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Santiment data revealed LINK discussions rising despite broader market weakness.

The former Alameda Research chief and key witness against Sam Bankman-Fried has exited federal custody but remains subject to long-term bans, injunctions, and supervision tied to the FTX collapse.

Some Bitcoiners are “highly skeptical” that quantum computing is to blame for Bitcoin’s sideways price action, while others argue it’s a major issue. Bitcoin backers have minimized claims that fears around quantum computing being a threat to the cryptocurrency sooner than expected are dragging on its price. Glassnode lead analyst James Check said in an X post on Thursday that linking Bitcoin’s price to quantum computing fears “is akin to blaming market manipulation for red candles, and declining exchange balances for green ones.”  Check argued that while quantum computing may be “keeping some capital away” from Bitcoin (BTC), the weakness in Bitcoin’s price performance has been driven far more by heavy selling from long-term holders.  Read more

The deal brings a startup-focused spend platform with artificial intelligence and stablecoin capabilities into a major U.S. bank.

The SEC opened just 13 crypto enforcement cases in 2025, down 60% from 2024, with most new actions under Chair Paul Atkins focused on alleged fraud. The post SEC Crypto Crackdown Shrinks 60% Under Trump Pick Paul Atkins appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin derivatives markets show traders holding steady, but the path back to $95,000 relies on institutional inflows returning, especially after this week’s $1.58 billion outflow. Key takeaways: Bitcoin funding rates sit at 7%, showing bullish traders are still hesitant to increase leveraged positions. The spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $1.58 billion in outflows while gold hit record highs, signaling a shift toward safe assets. Read more

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire says AI agents have no alternative to stablecoins and will conduct everyday activities with the tokens within as little as three years. Within three to five years, billions of artificial intelligence agents that can work without human input will use crypto and stablecoins for everyday payments on behalf of users, says Jeremy Allaire, the CEO of stablecoin issuer Circle. “Three years, five years from now, one can reasonably expect that there will be billions, literally billions of AI agents conducting economic activity in the world on a continuous basis,” Allaire said on Thursday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao shared a similar view on stage at the WEF on Thursday, saying the “native currency for AI agents is going to be crypto” and will do everything from buying tickets to paying restaurant bills. Read more

The Center for Countering Digital Hate reports that Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok produced an estimated 23,338 sexualized images of children.

XRP has retreated by 8% in the past week, even though it started the year with a strong rally. On-chain data shows that, when trading interest has dried up like this, it has often been a contrarian signal that favors a bullish XRP price prediction.Despite its latest retreat below $2, XRP has booked a 5% […] The post XRP Price Prediction: When Traders Get This Quiet, XRP Has a History of Going Wild – Is It About to Happen Again? appeared first on Cryptonews.

South Korea’s Gwangju prosecutors are probing missing seized Bitcoin after an audit, with phishing suspected after a wallet password was exposed. Local reports say funds were tied to illegal gambling and stored on a USB, prompting scrutiny of state custody, as regulators have expanded seizure rules. The post South Korea’s Seized Bitcoin Vanishes in Major Phishing Heist – Prosecutors Probe $300M Loss appeared first on Cryptonews.

Coinbase said the group will assess how future quantum advances could affect blockchain security and outline long-term solutions.

Top markets on Myriad this week include predictions on a new Bitcoin all-time high, the battle between gold and Ethereum, and Zcash's price.

Bitwise debuted an ETF offering exposure to Bitcoin and precious metals that's themed around the debasement of fiat currencies.

DeFi Development Corp has launched DisclaimerCoin ($DONT) with no utility or roadmap. The memecoin has briefly topped $26M, while onchain trades have sparked scrutiny over wallets that profited before or just after the public post, amid a hyperactive Solana memecoin cycle. Fixed supply: 420B tokens. The post Solana DAT’s $DONT Memecoin Hits $26M – But Degens Are Warned: “Don’t Buy It” appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto price prediction today: Bitcoin and altcoins have stayed below highs as XRP tests $1.80, SOL holds $118, and SUI defends $1.40. Charts have shown rallies rejected at resistance, with XRP $2.40–$2.50, SOL $144, and SUI $1.90–$2.00 in focus. Maxi Doge has offered staking APY near 70% into 2026. The post Crypto Price Prediction Today 22 January – XRP, Solana, Sui appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Pi Coin price prediction has become much more bullish today, after the alt bounced strongly off a key support level. The post Pi Coin Price Prediction: Critical Support Level is Being Tested – Long-Term Setup Could Surprise Everyone appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP price prediction: LTH-NUPL has reset to accumulation-like levels after XRP defended $1.85. XRPL activity has hit 1.59M transactions in 24 hours, while price retests $1.90–$2.00. A close above $2.30–$2.40 could clear $2.60 next, with $4.00 in view if $2.00 returns. Sellers cluster near $2.70 yet. The post XRP Price Prediction: XRP Nears Accumulation Breakout as $1.85 Holds – Bulls Target $4 appeared first on Cryptonews.

U.S. policy has faced a delay after Coinbase has withdrawn support for the CLARITY Act. Bitcoin dominance has eased, and best crypto traders have watched XRP, Solana and Cardano for an altcoin rotation. Mentions have included Bitcoin Hyper’s Layer-2 presale. Spot ETFs cited for XRP and SOL in U.S. 2026. The post Best Crypto to Buy Now January 22 – XRP, Solana, Cardano appeared first on Cryptonews.

Gemini AI Predicts XRP at $6, with U.S. regulation having eased and XRP ETFs drawing TradFi inflows. It also sees DOGE near $0.70 and SHIB at $0.0001, citing Shibarium’s Layer-2 progress. Tesla has taken DOGE for some merch; PayPal and Revolut have added support; Maxi Doge presale has raised $4.50M. The post Google’s Gemini AI Predicts the Price of XRP, Dogecoin and Shiba Inu By the End of 2026 appeared first on Cryptonews.

Coinbase VP of US Policy Kara Calvert explains what tipped the scales for Coinbase against the legislation just hours before a scheduled markup.