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Big banks want to freeze innovation. History says that’s a mistake

CoinDesk - 16:11 Jan 14, 2026

The fight over stablecoin yield is less about protecting consumers and more about protecting banking incumbents, argues Bill Hughes, Senior Counsel and Director of Global Regulatory Matters for Consensys.
CleanSpark shares rise as bitcoin miner expands AI power capacity in Texas

CoinDesk - 15:15 Jan 14, 2026

Bitcoin miner targets large scale AI and high performance computing infrastructure in the Houston region.
Bybit Pay links with digital wallets Yape, Plin to offer crypto payments in Peru

CoinDesk - 15:15 Jan 14, 2026

Users can spend stablecoins and major cryptocurrencies which are automatically converted into Peruvian soles at the point of sale.
Blockchain-based lender Figure named 2026 'top pick' by Wall Street analyst

CoinDesk - 15:08 Jan 14, 2026

The Wall Street broker said that the regulatory momentum and a volatile banking backdrop are amplifying demand for Figure’s blockchain-based credit platform.

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Crypto analytics firm Chainalysis says impersonation, AI crypto scams stole $17 billion last year

CoinDesk - 14:43 Jan 14, 2026

Scams and fraud against individuals are increasing and if the trend continues, they could soon surpass crypto stolen via cyberattacks, Chainalysis said.

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CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Internet Computer (ICP) Surges 13% as Index Rises

CoinDesk - 14:43 Jan 14, 2026

Hedera (HBAR) was also among the top performers, up 3% from Tuesday.
Algorand Foundation returns to U.S. amid friendlier crypto regulation under Trump

CoinDesk - 14:00 Jan 14, 2026

The blockchain nonprofit is moving its base of operations back to the United States and has appointed a new board to oversee its next phase of growth.
Congress must bar interest on payment stablecoins to avoid harming Main Street lending

CoinDesk - 13:00 Jan 14, 2026

Allowing crypto exchanges and other intermediaries to offer yield-like incentives on payment stablecoins would pose significant risks to local economies, argues Kevin Paintner, chairman of the Independent Community Bankers of America’s Digital Assets Subcommittee.
Germany’s second-largest lender DZ Bank secures retail crypto trading MiCA license

CoinDesk - 12:42 Jan 14, 2026

DZ Bank will "shortly" roll out a crypto trading platform for cooperative banks to offer to clients.

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Bitcoin could rise to $100,000, analysts say: Crypto Daybook Americas

CoinDesk - 12:26 Jan 14, 2026

Your day-ahead look for Jan. 14, 2026
Bitcoin clears $94,500 as altcoins steal the spotlight: Crypto Markets Today

CoinDesk - 11:40 Jan 14, 2026

Crypto markets pushed higher on Wednesday after bitcoin broke above a key resistance level, triggering heavy liquidations and paving the way for sharp gains across altcoins.
MetaPlanet just 5% away from restarting share sales for bitcoin buying

CoinDesk - 11:36 Jan 14, 2026

Metaplanet shares approached the 637 yen trigger that reactivates the company’s moving strike warrants and unlocks hundreds of millions for new bitcoin purchases.
Pakistan signs deal with WLFI-linked crypto business for cross-border payments

CoinDesk - 10:32 Jan 14, 2026

The agreement would explore integrating a dollar-backed stablecoin into Pakistan’s regulated payments system as the country ramps up plans for digital currency and virtual-asset rules.

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Bitcoin climbs to two-month high of $96,240 as altcoins surge and shorts get squeezed

CoinDesk - 00:19 Jan 14, 2026

Bitcoin climbed above $96,000 for the first time since November, triggering over $500 million in liquidations as altcoins outperformed and traders rushed to cover bearish bets.

Tags: Bitcoin
Senate Agriculture Committee reschedules its own crypto bill hearing to Jan. 27

CoinDesk - 22:57 Jan 13, 2026

The Senate Agriculture Committee said Tuesday its postponed crypto market structure bill would drop on Jan. 21 and be debated six days later.
Strive tumbles 12% as reverse stock split stumps investors despite Semler acquisition

CoinDesk - 22:41 Jan 13, 2026

Upon completion, the combined firm would hold nearly 13,000 BTC, surpassing the holdings of Tesla and Trump Media & Technology Group.
Senate's Warren: WLFI-tied bank application should be halted until Trump divests

CoinDesk - 22:03 Jan 13, 2026

Government-ethics questions still hang over the U.S. Senate's plans to vote on the crypto market structure bill, and Warren is raising a related argument.

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How a battle with bankers tarnished crypto's market structure bill near the finish line

CoinDesk - 21:21 Jan 13, 2026

The crypto industry contends that Wall Street giants stood behind community banks to undercut digital competitors before they could get a major legislative win.
‘Inflation is aging’: Bryan Johnson’s war against systemic decay

CoinDesk - 20:21 Jan 13, 2026

From Braintree to Project Blueprint, Bryan Johnson views crypto and longevity as a unified war against systemic decay.

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JPMorgan CFO calls stablecoin yield payout 'obviously dangerous and undesirable'

CoinDesk - 18:31 Jan 13, 2026

JPMorgan's Jeremy Barnum said the bank would compete with crypto offerings but warned that stablecoin yield products look like banks without the same regulation.

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