by Benzinga | January 2, 2026 10:17 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) continues to struggle below $90,000, leaving investors uncertain whether 2026 will begin with prolonged consolidation or a decisive macro-driven move. What Happened: According to CryptoQuant, Bitcoin has entered the new year stuck in a volatile...
by Coin Telegraph | January 2, 2026 10:16 pm | CoinTelegaph, Crypto News
Crypto regulations are changing around the world in 2026, as several jurisdictions adopt crypto and stablecoin policy frameworks.
by Coin Desk | January 2, 2026 10:16 pm | Crypto News
Particularly hard-hit in 2025’s final sessions, crypto-related stocks are bouncing in this year’s first trading day.
by Benzinga | January 2, 2026 9:14 pm | Crypto News
President Donald Trump pardoned three high-profile crypto figures between January and October 2025, triggering allegations that personal financial ties influenced executive clemency decisions. Ross Ulbricht: The Silk Road Founder Trump granted a full and unconditional...
by Benzinga | January 2, 2026 9:13 pm | Crypto News
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is attempting to reclaim $2 as technical indicators turn constructive, exchange supply tightens and spot XRP ETFs record fresh inflows. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Market Cap 7-Day Trend XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.89 $115.1 billion +1.1% Bitcoin (CRYPTO:...
by Coin Telegraph | January 2, 2026 9:08 pm | CoinTelegaph, Crypto News
Bitcoin could be getting ready for a rally toward $94,500, but higher levels are expected to attract selling by the bears.
by Benzinga | January 2, 2026 8:16 pm | Crypto News
Is 2026 crypto’s year of consolidation? After a decade of fragmentation and protocol sprawl, deal activity across exchanges, platforms and infrastructure is on the up. Coinbase’s (NASDAQ:COIN) $2.9 billion purchase of Deribit adds to a growing list of...
by Benzinga | January 2, 2026 8:16 pm | Crypto News
The pattern has become predictable. A new creator coin launches with viral momentum. Trading volume explodes. Market cap shoots into the millions within hours. Venture capitalists and crypto enthusiasts celebrate the future of creator monetization. Then, within days...
by Benzinga | January 2, 2026 8:15 pm | Crypto News
Polymarket traders are giving Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) just a 31% chance to hit $100,000 in January, while Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) sits at 8% for $4,000 and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) at 14% for $2.40—signaling traders expect volatility without breakouts. Bitcoin: Stuck In A...
by Coin Telegraph | January 2, 2026 8:14 pm | CoinTelegaph, Crypto News
Experts say the digital euro’s outcome hinges on a political compromise with parties fighting for the limits of privacy and online functionality.
by Coin Telegraph | January 2, 2026 8:14 pm | CoinTelegaph, Crypto News
Crypto exchanges are preparing their 2026 playbooks around licenses, stablecoins and tokenized assets, and OKX’s Haider Rafique argues that a tamer, macro‑driven Bitcoin is the backbone of that shift.
by Coin Desk | January 2, 2026 8:13 pm | Crypto News
While South Korean financial officials acknowledged the need for new rules, disagreements over stablecoins delayed a broader crypto framework.
by Benzinga | January 2, 2026 7:19 pm | Crypto News
BitVentures Limited (NASDAQ:BVC) stock rose after the company said it will start a new Digital Assets division focused on cryptocurrency mining expansion. BitVentures disclosed agreements to buy several fleets of Bitmain mining machines and about 0.5 MW of hosting...
by Benzinga | January 2, 2026 7:18 pm | Crypto News
Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) is up 9% over the past 24 hours, marking a strong start to 2026. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Market Cap 7-Day Trend Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1295 $21.8 billion +3.2% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.057533 $4.4 billion +4.5% Pepe (CRYPTO: PEPE)...
by Benzinga | January 2, 2026 7:16 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin edged above $89,000 on Friday morning, with liquidations at $205.18 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $348.1 million in net outflows on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $72.06 million in net outflows. $100,000 In January? Michael van...
by Coin Telegraph | January 2, 2026 7:14 pm | CoinTelegaph, Crypto News
Memecoins added $3 billion in market cap in one day, led by PEPE’s 23% surge and the buzz around the MemeMax_Fi DEX, hinting at a possible “meme season” underway.
by Coin Telegraph | January 2, 2026 7:13 pm | CoinTelegaph, Crypto News
India is urging other countries to develop CBDCs, and China is expanding the use of its digital yuan, allowing banks to offer interest on e-CNY wallets.
by Coin Desk | January 2, 2026 7:11 pm | Crypto News
The company is selling the site to the Sympatheia Power Fund, managed by Singapore-based Hawksburn Capital.
by Coin Telegraph | January 2, 2026 6:11 pm | CoinTelegaph, Crypto News
Bitcoin faced familiar $90,000 BTC price resistance into the year’s first Wall Street open as gold made a comeback from local lows.
by Coin Desk | January 2, 2026 6:10 pm | Crypto News
Prospective customers could purchase weapons such as missiles, tanks and drones using crypto, according to a government website.