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Tether’s XAUt tokenized gold now accounts for more than half of the gold-backed stablecoin market as the US dollar weakens amid renewed safe-haven demand. The market for tokenized gold is expanding in step with rising demand for physical bullion, highlighting a broader shift toward traditional safe-haven assets as geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainty push investors away from the US dollar. On Monday, Tether said its Tether Gold (XAUt) now represents more than half of the entire gold-backed stablecoin market, with a total value exceeding $2.2 billion. Tether disclosed that 520,089 XAUt tokens were in circulation at the end of the fourth quarter, with each token backed one-for-one by physical gold held in reserve. Read more

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Spot gold has climbed above $5,100 as geopolitical tensions and fiscal risks have driven haven demand. Western ETF holdings have risen about 500 tonnes in 2025 and Goldman Sachs has raised its 2026 target to $5,400. ETH has traded near $2,877 after $630M outflows and a 50,000 ETH transfer to Gemini. The post Gold Smashes $5,100 Record as Trump Tariff Threat Looms; ETH Slides Under $2,900 appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Deus X CEO discussed his journey into digital assets, the company's infrastructure-led growth strategy, and why his Consensus Hong Kong panel promises "real talk only."

Bitcoin holders face pressure, fatigue, and doubt as the crypto winter has intensified since November.

Without proper planning, inherited crypto can easily be lost to delays, missing keys or fiduciaries unfamiliar with the asset class, experts warn.

Traders continue to defend the lowest support levels in Bitcoin and altcoins, but sellers at the range highs and declining sentiment across the market may complicate a quick recovery. Key points: Bitcoin is attempting a recovery, but higher levels are likely to attract solid selling by the bears. Several major altcoins are at risk of breaking below their support levels. Read more

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Bitcoin traders will parse Federal Reserve guidance on Jan. 28 for signals on real yields, the dollar, and dollar-liquidity plumbing. Those channels can move spot prices even if the policy-rate corridor is unchanged. The Fed’s calendar shows the Federal Open Market Committee meeting runs Jan. 27–28, with the press conference on Jan. 28. Traders often […] The post Disastrous Bitcoin losses loom this week as the Fed’s hidden liquidity trap threatens to drain markets despite a rate hold appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin remains range-bound as the New York Fed’s intervention in the yen triggers a global carry trade unwind and sparks a flight to gold.

The threat actor was captured on video flaunting millions in crypto allegedly siphoned from U.S. government seizure addresses, later traced back by ZachXBT.

WhiteBIT has actively supported Ukraine's war effort, donating $11 million to military initiatives and processing over $160 million in donations.

Digital asset investment products saw $1.73 billion in outflows last week as U.S.-led redemptions intensified.

XRP is holding the $1.80-$2 support, with multiple indicators suggesting an extended sideways price action before a “liftoff” toward double figures. XRP (XRP) may see another sharp rise to a double-digit price, but similar market setups in 2022 and 2017 pointed to an extended consolidation period before this happens. Key takeaways: XRP macro setup targets $10, but an extended consolidation is required before any sharp liftoff. Read more

Infrastructure gains and regulatory momentum are accelerating tokenization. A market structure bill is the missing link for the next phase of digital asset adoption.

There’s a good chance snow will be cleared in D.C. by Thursday’s markup—but a “99%” chance the bill won’t receive any Democratic support, one Senate source said.

Analysts say a weak dollar only helps Bitcoin during easy liquidity or inflation, not during risk-off capital preservation.

Ripple’s agreement with Riyad Bank highlights growing institutional interest in blockchain for payments, custody and tokenization across global financial markets. Ripple has partnered with the innovation arm of Riyad Bank, a major Saudi financial institution, to explore the use of blockchain technology within the country’s financial system, signaling growing interest in blockchain-based infrastructure at the institutional level. The partnership was announced Monday by Reece Merrick, Ripple’s senior executive officer and managing director for the Middle East and Africa. Merrick said Ripple is working with Jeel, Riyad Bank’s innovation unit, as part of an agreement to study potential applications of blockchain technology. The arrangement will take the form of a memorandum of understanding that focuses on cross-border payments, digital asset custody and asset tokenization. These efforts are intended to support Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia’s long-term strategy to modernize its economy and financial infrastructure wh...

One proposed fund will attempt to exactly mimic the CoinDesk 20, but the other would track the index, excluding bitcoin.