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Friday, January 30, 2026
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DOJ finalizes $400M crypto forfeiture in Helix Bitcoin mixer case
January 30, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
A final court order transfers the legal title of seized cryptocurrency and assets to the US government, closing a case tied to Helix’s operations from 2014 to 2017.
XRP To $100? Ex-Ripple CTO David Schwartz Weighs In On The Hype
January 30, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Ex-Ripple CTO David “JoelKatz” Schwartz pushed back on viral XRP price calls, arguing that today’s market price is already a referendum on how much credible capital actually…
Ripple Price Prediction: Here’s Why XRP Lost 50% of Market Cap in 180 Days
January 30, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
A lot of traders used to believe that big altcoins such as Ripple (XRP) were a sure investment of future wealth.
ChangeNOW Review: A Fast, Non-Custodial Gateway to Web3 Finance
January 30, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The cryptocurrency sector has come a long way since its inception over a decade ago.
Why Cyprus Became a Web3 Hub: A Timeline of the Cyprus Banking Crisis Crypto Connection, Capital Controls, Regulation, and Crypto Adoption
January 30, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
March 2013 nearly broke Cyprus apart. Banks suddenly shut down, cash machines froze solid, while people found themselves locked out of their own accounts.
Trump cautions Britain over expanding trade relationship with China
January 30, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits China, securing deals on whisky tariffs and visa-free travel, while US President Trump warns of risks in deepening ties.
Bank Of England Shares Stablecoin, Tokenization Plan For UK’s Digital Financial Future
January 30, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
The Bank of England (BoE) has outlined its plan to prioritize key innovation areas in 2026, including stablecoins and tokenization, to shape the future of the UK’s digital…
Bitcoin Stays Rangebound as Demand Shifts: Who’s Really Buying BTC Now? 
January 30, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Despite a deep correction today, Bitcoin still remains rangebound in the consolidation pocket between $80.5K and $95k for the 11th week running.
OpenAI targets year end IPO as rivalry with Anthropic intensifies
January 30, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
OpenAI has revealed plans for an IPO in Q4 2026 as the race to a public listing against rival Anthropic enters the final stretch.
Securitize sees 841% revenue jump as it prepares to go public
January 30, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Securitize reported 841% revenue growth for nine months, advancing its merger with Cantor Equity Partners II.
Capital Rotation Intensifies As Bitcoin Lags Gold and US Equities
January 30, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Gold continues to surge to new highs while Bitcoin struggles to reclaim higher price levels, reinforcing a growing divergence across global markets.
Binance to shift $1 billion user protection fund into bitcoin amid market rout
January 30, 2026 | coindesk.com
Binance will convert the stablecoin holdings in its $1 billion Secure Asset Fund for Users to bitcoin over the next 30 days, with plans for regular audits.
Plunge in gold, silver, and copper sparks $120 million rout in blockchain metal clones
January 30, 2026 | coindesk.com
Metals remain a leading theme for the year while bitcoin trades independently, suggestive of its growing role as a standalone risk asset.
Cathie Wood Calls Gold Top as Markets Unwind $9 Trillion Across Assets
January 30, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Cathie Wood is sounding the alarm on gold just as global markets experience one of the most violent cross-asset swings in recent years.
Circle targets ‘durable’ infrastructure to drive institutional stablecoin adoption
January 30, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Circle has flagged scaling its payments network and institution-focused blockchain as a 2026 priority as companies look to examine how to use stablecoins.
Crypto Sell-off Hits Corporate Treasuries as Strategy and BitMine Stocks Slide Nearly 10%
January 30, 2026 | beincrypto.com
The crypto market capitalization fell 6% over the past 24 hours as major assets moved sharply lower.
XRP Risk-Adjusted Returns Signal Consolidation Rather Than Trend Formation – Details
January 30, 2026 | newsbtc.com
XRP has slipped below the $1.90 level as selling pressure continues to weigh on the market, reinforcing a cautious tone across recent price action.
Fidelity launches FIDD on Ethereum – Could this boost ETH?
January 30, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Ethereum chosen for FIDD launch, with whales and longs reflecting DeFi strength.
Bitcoin Could Hit $1.1 Million To $1.5M, Former PayPal President Says
January 30, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
David Marcus, a well-known voice from the payments world, has restated a familiar yet bold idea: Bitcoin could beat gold as a store of value.
Democrats Press DOJ Deputy Over Crypto Holdings, Enforcement Retreat
January 30, 2026 | decrypt.co
A group of Democratic senators is pressing the Justice Department over ethics questions tied to a rollback in crypto enforcement.
Sentient (SENT) Defies a Market Sell-Off With 60% Gains — 3 Metrics Explain How
January 30, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Sentient (SENT) is moving against the market. While the broader crypto market is down nearly 5%, the Sentient price is up more than 60% at press time.
Here's why Fed contender Kevin Warsh is seen as bearish for bitcoin
January 30, 2026 | coindesk.com
BTC fell deeper to nearly $81,000 late Thursday as Warsh's odds surged in betting markets.
Bitcoin ‘to keep bleeding against stock market’ as cycle wraps: Analyst
January 30, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoiners hoping for a big rotation from gold and silver might be chasing the wrong signal, says Benjamin Cowen.
Bitpanda Becomes Europe’s Most Comprehensive Investment App
January 30, 2026 | beincrypto.com
On 29 January 2026, Bitpanda will launch Europe’s most  extensive investment offering within a fully regulated app.
XRP bulls lose $70 million as Ripple-linked token plunges 7%
January 30, 2026 | coindesk.com
Traders are watching $1.74 as near-term support, with $1.79–$1.82 now the key resistance zone.
Microsoft stock dropped 10%, wiping out $357 billion in value.
January 30, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Microsoft shares got hammered on Thursday, falling 10% and slicing off $357 billion in value in what is now the biggest one-day drop for the company since the world went into…
Kevin Warsh set to be nominated by Trump as Fed chair on Friday: Reports
January 30, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Kevin Warsh, seen as a more hawkish Federal Reserve chair pick, previously said Bitcoin could serve as a check on fiscal policy decisions.
Bitcoin falls to $81K, triggering $1.7B in liquidations
January 30, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin plunged to a nine-month low as geopolitical tensions, tariff threats, and tech earnings concerned traders, triggering billions of dollars worth of long liquidations.
Solana (SOL) Crashes Back To $112, A Level That Could Decide Everything
January 30, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Solana failed to settle above $125 and extended losses. SOL price is now consolidating losses below $120 and might struggle to start a recovery wave.
$90,000 Loses Its Pull on Bitcoin as $8.8 Billion Options Expiry Approaches
January 30, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Roughly $8.8 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire today, January 30, 2026, marking the first monthly options expiry of the year.
Bybit Unveils 2026 Vision as "The New Financial Platform," Expanding Beyond Exchange Into Global Financial Infrastructure
January 30, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Bybit Unveils 2026 Vision as "The New Financial Platform," Expanding Beyond Exchange Into Global Financial…
Bitcoin is going nuts with biggest volatility spike since November
January 30, 2026 | coindesk.com
The spike shows traders rushing for protection, though implied volatility is not yet at extreme levels versus the past year.
Why Is The Crypto Market Down Today?
January 30, 2026 | beincrypto.com
The total crypto market (TOTAL) and Bitcoin (BTC) crashed owing to a global sell-off.
Ethereum Drops Below $2,800 As Crypto Liquidations near $1B – Should Investors Worry?
January 30, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Ethereum (ETH) has retested its crucial $2,800 support level for the second time this week, as the broader crypto market erases all its intraweek gains.
SEC reaffirms tokenized stocks must follow existing securities laws
January 30, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Wall Street and DeFi players are divided on potential legal…
Russia’s Lower House Outlines Crypto Rules Debut In June, Activation By July 1, 2027
January 30, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Russia is preparing to roll out its long‑awaited regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, with lawmakers and regulators moving closer to defining how digital assets will be…
Helix had managed over 350000 BTC for customers
January 30, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The U.S.
Rollercoaster bitcoin price moves end up liquidating $1.7 billion in bullish crypto bets
January 30, 2026 | coindesk.com
More than $1.7 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated in 24 hours as bitcoin fell to $81,000, with long bets accounting for nearly all the damage amid macro jitters and…
Securitize says revenues up 840% in filing to go public via Cantor SPAC
January 30, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Securitize’s latest SEC filing showed that the company’s revenue increased nearly tenfold year-over-year as institutions experiment with tokenization.
Bitcoin Slips to $82K as Liquidations Spike to $1.7B
January 30, 2026 | decrypt.co
Bitcoin has hit a nine-month low of $82,134 amid escalating policy shifts, including President Trump's Friday Fed Chair announcement.
XRP Price Breakdown Accelerates — Can Support Absorb The Shock?
January 30, 2026 | newsbtc.com
XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.80. The price is now consolidating and might decline further if it remains below $1.8250.
Kevin’s path from Wall Street to the Fed’s inner circle
January 30, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Donald Trump told reporters he would name the new Federal Reserve chair on Friday morning, but the thing is, he already has.
Crypto Liquidations Surge to $1.7 Billion Amid Heightened Market Volatility
January 30, 2026 | beincrypto.com
In the past 24 hours, nearly $1.7 billion in liquidations swept through the cryptocurrency market, with the total market capitalization declining by 6%.
Bitmine Stakes Additional 250,912 Ethereum Worth $745M – 61% Is Now Staked
January 30, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Ethereum has slipped below the $3,000 level, extending a period of fragile price action as the broader crypto market remains cautious.
Bitcoin Liquidity Remains Intact Despite Precious Metals Rally: Stablecoins Wait On The Sidelines
January 30, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Bitcoin is struggling to regain the $88,000 level as market uncertainty persists and precious metals continue to rally aggressively.
Unclaimed Ethereum from The DAO hack to fund new security initiative: Griff Green
January 30, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
While The DAO has an “incredible” team that could build security projects themselves, they would rather focus on security distribution methods, says Griff Green.
US DOJ finalizes $400 million forfeiture tied to Helix darknet crypto mixer
January 30, 2026 | theblock.co
The DOJ said Helix processed at least 354,468 bitcoin between 2014 and 2017, worth about $300 million at the time.
Gold crashes to $5,100 as Bitcoin tumbles back to $80,000
January 30, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Gold plunged $300 in just two hours, breaking back below $5,200 an ounce. It’s now sitting at $5,100, with volatility matching 2008 levels.
Optimism passes buyback proposal to bolster OP token
January 30, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The Optimism blockchain will begin to sell half of its Superchain revenue to buy back its own token starting next month, with the tokens held for future ecosystem use.
Europe’s Biggest Ethereum Conference Returns to Cannes With Emphasis on Institutional Participation
January 30, 2026 | beincrypto.com
EthCC (Ethereum Community Conference), the largest annual European Ethereum conference, for the community, by the community, returns for its ninth edition, EthCC[9], between Mar.
Trump accuses the IRS and Treasury of failing to protect tax records.
January 30, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Trump, his two sons, and the Trump Organization filed a $10 billion lawsuit over leaked tax records.
Ethereum Price Dumps To $2,700, Bulls Scramble To Defend Support
January 30, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Ethereum price started a major decline after it failed to clear $3,050. ETH is down 10% and is now struggling to stay above the $2,700 support.
Illicit Crypto Flows Hit Record $158 Billion In 2025, TRM Says
January 30, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Scammers used new tools to widen their reach and to seem more real.
XRP price slips: Why is the altcoin stuck below $2?
January 30, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
XRP structure still weak as holders slip underwater.
Bitcoin Is The Money Of The AI-Powered Economy: CryptoQuant CEO
January 30, 2026 | newsbtc.com
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju revived the “Bitcoin equals energy” thesis on Wednesday, arguing that proof-of-work is becoming the settlement layer for an AI-driven economy where…
Bybit made ‘slow but steady comeback’ in 2025 after massive hack: CoinGecko
January 30, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bybit‘s market share climbed in 2025, even after it was hacked for $1.5 billion, while trading volumes on the top 10 exchanges rose by 7.6% on average last year.
Tech Giants Circle OpenAI in Funding Round That Could Top $100 Billion
January 30, 2026 | decrypt.co
Amazon’s talks could make it one of OpenAI’s biggest backers as the AI company continues to forge ahead with plans for an IPO this year.
Avalanche tokenization hits Q4 high as BlackRock’s BUIDL expands onchain
January 30, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Messari reports that institutions put millions of dollars into Avalanche last year, but it didn’t help its token, which fell by nearly 60% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Bitcoin Price 10% Tumble Sparks Fears Of $80K Give-Way
January 30, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Bitcoin price started a major decline below $86,500. BTC is down nearly 10% and might soon test the $80,000 support zone.
XRP Community Day Spotlights Institutional Momentum as Ripple Expands Adoption
January 30, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
XRP Community Day 2026 signals accelerating institutional adoption and global coordination as Ripple spotlights XRP’s expanding role in regulated finance, infrastructure, and…
Trump Set to Nominate Warsh as Fed Chair: Bloomberg
January 30, 2026 | beincrypto.com
The Trump administration is preparing to nominate Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Analyst claims single entity is ‘suppressing’ Bitcoin below $90K
January 30, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin order-book analysis said that BTC price action was being held back by just one trading entity, while risking a trip to "Bearadise."
Bitcoin pulls back to as low as $81,000 as horrendous day continues
January 30, 2026 | coindesk.com
The world's largest cryptocurrency has shed nearly $10,000 over the past 24 hours, now threatening to take out its recent November low just under $81,000.
US Finalizes Forfeiture of $400 Million Tied to Helix Darknet Mixer
January 30, 2026 | decrypt.co
The mixer processed hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin that prosecutors say were tied to illicit activity on the dark web.
Banks And Crypto Firms Back At The Table As CLARITY Talks Restart
January 30, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Washington is trying again to clear a path for federal crypto rules.
Top 3 Altcoins as Cheap Cryptocurrency Market Turns Bullish
January 30, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The cryptocurrency market is entering a period of revived optimism due to the increased search of high-growth assets.
Michael Saylor Vows ‘We Buy Real Bitcoin,’ No Rehypothecation
January 30, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Michael Saylor’s Strategy has reignited a long-running Bitcoin custody debate after co-founder and CTO of Casa Jameson Lopp challenged whether the firm can know its holdings…
COMEX Silver Inventories Drain Rapidly as Short Squeeze Goes Full Swing
January 30, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
COMEX silver inventories are draining rapidly, signaling tightening physical supply as a short squeeze intensifies, raising delivery risks, fueling volatility, and underscoring…
Markets Crashed Overnight—Gold Recovered, Bitcoin Didn’t
January 30, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Bitcoin sold off sharply early Friday Asian time, plunging more than 5% from $89,000 to a low of $83,400 during US daytime trading.
Perplexity strikes Microsoft AI cloud deal amid Amazon legal fight
January 30, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Perplexity has signed a deal with Microsoft for AI cloud services while disagreeing with Amazon.
Solana processes 40% of L1 throughput amid memecoin boom – Explained
January 30, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Solana handles memecoin-driven volume without degradation, as high TPS and app revenue confirm execution-layer strength.
OpenAI to retire popular GPT‑4o ChatGPT model next month
January 30, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
OpenAI will remove GPT-4o from ChatGPT on February 13, along with several other older AI models.
Solana Scores Major Institutional Adoption As WisdomTree Goes On-Chain
January 30, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Solana is rapidly positioning itself as a core hub for tokenized finance following WisdomTree’s deployment of fund infrastructure on the blockchain.
Optimism votes to approve highly contested OP buyback program
January 30, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Executives at Optimism Collective have officially passed a proposal that commits 50% of Superchain sequencer revenue to buy back the company’s OP token.
XRP Millionaire Wallets Are Growing — Whales Are Accumulating
January 30, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
XRP’s on-chain data is signaling renewed confidence as wealthy holders quietly return despite sluggish prices, with blockchain analytics highlighting early accumulation trends…
‘Millionaire’ XRP Addresses Rising For First Time Since September, Data Shows
January 30, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
On-chain data shows the XRP addresses holding over a million tokens have seen a reversal in behavior with some population growth in January.
Bitcoin sell-off ripples through altcoins as market cap contracts
January 29, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Altcoins are feeling the impact of Bitcoin’s latest sell-off, with total altcoin market capitalization continuing its downward trend.
72% of Indonesian Crypto Exchanges Still Unprofitable Despite 20M Users
January 29, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) reported that approximately 72% of licensed crypto exchanges in the country remained unprofitable as of the end of 2025, even…
SWIFT Adopts Ripple’s Playbook — But Without Replacing Banks
January 29, 2026 | beincrypto.com
SWIFT has announced a new global payments scheme to make cross-border transfers for consumers and small businesses as fast and predictable as domestic payments.
Strategy, BitMine Stock Prices Dive as Bitcoin and Ethereum Sink
January 29, 2026 | decrypt.co
Leading crypto treasury firms BitMine and Strategy both saw their stocks plunge nearly 10% amid broader market uncertainty, as a possible U.S.
SEC Clarifies Tokenized Securities Rules, Opening Door to Regulated Onchain Equities
January 29, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
The SEC has drawn a clear regulatory line for tokenized securities, affirming that crypto-based formats remain fully subject to federal securities laws while signaling regulatory…
‘We buy real Bitcoin’- Michael Saylor rejects ‘paper BTC’ claims
January 29, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Community sought answers on +110K BTC of untraceable Strategy's…
Bitcoin Needs Deeper Liquidity Before A Real Recovery Takes Shape: Analysts
January 29, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Bulls kept a collapse from happening this week when Bitcoin found buying interest above the mid-$80,000s.
Is the Solana Rally Over? Whales Dump SOL to Accumulate This Cheap Crypto as V1 Protocol Activated
January 29, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
There has been a huge flow of capital in the top cryptocurrency market. In the past, the focus was placed on the big high-speed networks that took the lead in the charts.
Bitfinex Bitcoin longs hit highest level since late 2023: Is a rally to $100K possible?
January 29, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin margin longs at Bitfinex exchange reached a two-year high prior to stocks and crypto selling off sharply.
Digitap ($TAP) vs BlockDAG ($BDAG): The Best Crypto Presale Battle of 2026
January 29, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
Hundreds of new crypto projects and tokens are launched each day.
Ethereum's Oldest Crisis Reborn as a $220 Million Security Fund
January 29, 2026 | decrypt.co
Unclaimed Ethereum from a decade-long hack will be staked and distributed to fund audits, tooling, and incident responses.
Ethereum Is Pivoting Into The AI Industry? Here’s What We Know So Far
January 29, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Ethereum (ETH) is extending its influence in the AI industry as developers aim to integrate AI with decentralized technology.
El Salvador's central bank buys $50 million of gold as government keeps adding bitcoin
January 29, 2026 | coindesk.com
The bitcoin-friendly nation's central bank now holds over $360 million of the yellow metal, while the government, led by President Nayib Bukele, has bitcoin holdings worth $635…
Circle’s biggest bear just threw in the towel, but warns the stock is still a crypto roller coaster
January 29, 2026 | coindesk.com
Circle’s rising correlation with ether and DeFi exposure drives the re-rating, despite valuation and competition concerns.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning to merge with xAI ahead of the planned public offering later this year
January 29, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning to merge with his artificial intelligence startup xAI ahead of the planned public offering later this year.
Crypto Sentiment Falters as Fear Index Lingers Near Extreme Levels
January 29, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Crypto sentiment remained mired in fear on Thursday as the Crypto Fear and Greed Index stayed stuck in the low 20s, reflecting weeks of fragile confidence while bitcoin slid…
WallStreetBets Founder Cries Foul After Reddit Cracks Down on Miami Convention
January 29, 2026 | decrypt.co
Jaime Rogozinski litigated the trademark to the Supreme Court—and lost.
Bitcoin holds $84,000 — for now — but analysts warn of drop to $70,000 if support fails
January 29, 2026 | coindesk.com
Thursday's decline showed that, despite hopes for being a macro hedge, bitcoin continues to trade like the riskiest of risk assets when markets turn lower.
Pepe Coin Price Prediction: PEPE Price Forms Bullish Inverted Head and Shoulders, Eyes $0.00000592 Breakout
January 29, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
Pepecoin is back in focus as shifting market structure and a classic bullish reversal pattern suggest momentum may be building for another decisive move higher.
Google Brings Agentic Browsing to Chrome—And It's Not Playing Nice With Competitors
January 29, 2026 | decrypt.co
Google has integrated Gemini 3 into Chrome with agentic capabilities, joining OpenAI and Anthropic in the race to automate web browsing.
Apple reportS $143.8 billion in Q1 revenue, up 16% from last year
January 29, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Apple brought in $143.8 billion for the December quarter, beating every estimate. That’s a 16% jump from last year. Profit hit $42.1 billion, or $2.84 per share, up from $2.40.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
January 29, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Need to know what happened in crypto today?
21Shares launches first Jito staked Solana ETP in Europe
January 29, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The product offers exchange-traded exposure to JitoSOL with staking rewards embedded, as liquid staking ETFs remain under review in the United States.
Amazon is discussing a $50 billion investment in OpenAI, possibly becoming its biggest backer
January 29, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
OpenAI is trying to raise up to $100 billion in new funding.
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