Here’s what happened in crypto today
January 18, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
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Vitalik calls for a ‘garbage collection’ function to stop Ethereum bloat
January 18, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Vitalik Buterin warns that Ethereum’s push to add new features while preserving backward compatibility is inflating protocol complexity, calling for a “garbage collection” process.

Vanguard’s $505mln MSTR bet – Is the Bitcoin blockade officially over?
January 18, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
What changed behind the scenes?

Crypto’s decentralization promise breaks at interoperability
January 18, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Crypto’s interoperability layer reveals a gap between the industry’s decentralization narrative and how value actually moves across blockchains.

Bitcoin options just overtook futures for the first time, and the new way institutions hedge is trapping retail leverage
January 18, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
By mid-January, open interest in Bitcoin options rose to about $74.1 billion, edging past Bitcoin futures open interest of roughly $65.22 billion.

Samsung to pay record bonuses as AI boom lifts profits
January 18, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Samsung Electronics is set to hand out record bonuses to its team as the artificial intelligence boom translates into profits.

Scammers Drain $20,000 Life Savings From Wells Fargo Customer After Posing as Bank and Federal Agents: Report
January 18, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
A scammer posing as an FBI official has successfully taken a Wells Fargo customer’s entire life savings.

AI and robotics momentum boosts China tech stocks
January 18, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
China is entering the year with a sense of renewal, fueling a rally in stocks despite lingering economic weakness.

Bitcoin ETFs Note $1.4 Billion Inflows This Week As Indicator Flashes Buy Signal
January 18, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Bitcoin price has shown mild bearish pressure in recent sessions as global markets remain uncertain and traders adopt a cautious stance.

Father of Momentum Structural Analysis: Gold to Reach at Least $8,500, Silver to $300
January 18, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
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Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Price Analysis: Can This New Crypto Surge 950% by 2027?
January 18, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The most significant crypto actions are some of the ones that occur before they become widely known.

Solana CEO pushes back on Buterin’s blockchain longevity vision
January 18, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
An Indian director of an audit firm has been arrested in connection with a $3 million crypto theft.

80% of hacked crypto projects never ‘fully recover,’ expert warns
January 18, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Security failures don’t just drain funds, they often destroy trust, leaving most hacked crypto projects unable to recover despite fixing the technical flaws.

Solana CEO pushes back on Buterin’s blockchain longevity vision
January 18, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Solana’s Yakovenko says the blockchain needs to continue evolving to survive.

Yakovenko’s ‘adapt or die’ warning lands as Solana RWAs hit $1B
January 18, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
This comes days after the Ethereum co-founder's contrasting views.

DOJ seeks to recover $200,000 stolen in Tinder crypto scam
January 18, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The DOJ is seeking to recover $200,000 stolen in a cryptocurrency scam carried out on the Tinder dating app.

Steak ‘n Shake Increases Bitcoin Exposure to $10M, Expands Strategic Reserve
January 18, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Steak ‘n Shake adds $10,000,000 in BTC to its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve while reporting higher same‑store sales.

PEPE price prediction 2026-2032: Will Pepe coin dominate Dogecoin and Shiba Inu in 2026?
January 18, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key Takeaways: The meme coin sector momentarily slowed down, hinting at a potential rally if the broader market stabilizes after its recent downturn.

Vietnam police detain suspects over $532k crypto scam
January 18, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Vietnam police have arrested five suspects operating a crypto scam ring in the Da Nang region.

537,877 Americans Warned After Hackers Hit Payments Firm – Names, Transaction Histories and More at Risk
January 18, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
A cybersecurity breakdown at a digital payments firm is affecting hundreds of thousands of Americans.

QNT jumps 12% as volume triples — Can Quant bulls defend THIS floor?
January 18, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Capital rotation into altcoins could benefit Quant buyers, but they should also recognise where their bullish ideas will collapse.

Google search traffic to news sites drops one-third
January 18, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Google search traffic to news sites dropped 33% worldwide and 38% in the US over the past year.

EU warns US trade deal could be suspended
January 18, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The EU will hold an emergency meeting on Sunday after Trump threatened tariffs on eight countries over Greenland.

Trump Threatens Nations Opposing Greenland Annexation With Tariffs
January 18, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
President Donald Trump said the United States had subsidized Denmark and other EU countries for years without receiving any remuneration.

What Crypto to Buy Now With $600? Investors Favor This New Altcoin Under $1
January 18, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The crypto cycles have a tendency of rewarding the assets that accumulate behind the scenes before they become noticeable to a large number of people.

Everyone will have an AI friend in five years, says Microsoft exec
January 18, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman predicts everyone will have a personal AI companion within five years.

Why Is The Crypto Market Down Today?
January 18, 2026 | beincrypto.com
The total crypto market cap (TOTAL) and Bitcoin (BTC) maintained their bearish stance as the weekend failed to show any improvement.

China-led CBDC project mBridge tops $55B in cross-border payments
January 18, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
In 2024, the Bank for International Settlements stepped back from mBridge, seeking to distance itself from sanctions-related speculation surrounding the platform.

SAND jumps 15% – THESE 3 signals show REAL participation is back!
January 18, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
SAND’s breakout aligned with rising volume and Open Interest, but structure shifts matter more than price alone.

Wall Street rallies, Ethereum slips – But ETH/BTC tells another story
January 18, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Recent market action highlights a widening gap between crypto assets and legacy financial markets.

Crypto Bank Anchorage Digital Targets $400M Funding Ahead Of IPO
January 18, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Anchorage Digital, a New York–based crypto bank, is moving to raise fresh capital as it prepares to enter public markets.

From Anonymity to Selective Disclosure: The Next Era of Privacy Coins
January 18, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
The surge in privacy coins in late 2025, which continued in 2026 with Monero hitting new highs, is seen as signalling renewed investor demand for on-chain anonymity.

Coinbase CEO calls tokenized stocks ‘inevitable’ amid CLARITY Act uncertainty
January 18, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
After leading since July, Solana lost the tokenized stocks crown to BNB Chain.

Ethereum validator exit queue falls to zero as staking demand soars
January 18, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The massive staking inflows are strengthening ETH’s supply-demand dynamic, potentially setting the stage for upward price momentum this year.

Auros’s Atkins raises concerns about liquidity status in the crypto markets
January 18, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Jason Atkins said crypto’s biggest problem is a lack of liquidity, not volatility.

Dogecoin’s $500M whale outflows – A coincidence or smart money exit?
January 18, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
DOGE fell by 15% before a quick 9% rebound.

Nigerian SEC Partners With Police To Tackle Crypto Ponzi Schemes – Details
January 18, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is maintaining an intense focus on the local cryptocurrency industry, as indicated by recent developments.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the White House has not withdrawn support for the CLARITY Act
January 18, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the White House has not withdrawn support for the CLARITY Act and is still working with the company.

Daily Crypto Banking Is Coming: Old Glory Targets Full Integration Inside a Chartered US Bank
January 18, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
A pro-America digital bank is racing toward Nasdaq with an ambitious plan to fuse traditional banking and crypto, promising faster blockchain access, new lending options, and a…

Axie Infinity – Here’s what traders should bet on after AXS’s 39% hike
January 18, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
AXS's price is in a very tricky position right now.

XRP Sets Stage for Demand Shock as Ripple and UC Berkeley Expand Real-World Use Cases
January 18, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
XRP’s long-term investment case gains fresh momentum as Ripple and UC Berkeley advance institutional-grade development on the XRP Ledger, moving real-world use cases from…

Industry Expert Predicts Complete Bitcoin Collapse – Here’s The Timeframe
January 18, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Justin Bons, the founder and CIO of CyberCapital, has laid out a blunt and unsettling view of where Bitcoin could be headed over the next decade.

From $3.5K to $12K? Here’s why BMNR’s Ethereum forecast makes sense
January 18, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Is Ethereum following Bitcoin’s institutional playbook?

Analyst Reveals How Far Bitcoin Price Will Crash If The Uptrend Doesn’t Continue
January 18, 2026 | newsbtc.com
A warning signal is flashing on the charts, with market analysts predicting that the Bitcoin price could collapse again soon.

Robert Kiyosaki Predicts $107 Silver on Monday as Market Faces Sudden Supply Shock
January 18, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Silver markets face a potential shock as Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki predicts a rapid surge toward $107, arguing that tightening physical supply and industrial…

Trump says Dimon lied about Fed chair offer, calls him unfit for the job
January 18, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Trump on Saturday said Jamie Dimon lied about being offered the Federal Reserve chair role.

Adapt or die: Solana Labs CEO opposes Buterin’s approach to blockchain longevity
January 18, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Solana Labs CEO Anatoly Yakovenko said Solana fees could fund AI-assisted development to write and improve Solana’s codebase in the future.

Crypto Regulation: Nigerian SEC Raises Capital Requirement For Exchanges To N2 Billion
January 18, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, is paying vast attention to its rapidly developing cryptocurrency industry marked by a string of new regulations.

Ripple Price Forecast and What’s Ahead for New Crypto Mutuum Finance (MUTM) 
January 18, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Ripple has seen swift gains since the beginning of 2026, with XRP briefly reaching the $2.3 area on the back of a strong market advance.

Steak ‘n Shake adds $10 million to BTC treasury eight months after Lightning Network rollout
January 18, 2026 | theblock.co
The $10 Bitcoin buy comes eight months after the chain began accepting BTC via Lightning Network across all U.S.

DASH Price Falls Short of $100, What’s Next for the Privacy Coin?
January 18, 2026 | beincrypto.com
DASH price surged nearly 130% in a short span, fueling expectations of a sustained move above $100.

Is Bitcoin About to Go Parabolic? Bitwise Sees ETF Demand Draining Supply
January 18, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Sustained bitcoin ETF buying could quietly drain available supply before triggering an explosive price surge, mirroring gold’s delayed rally after years of institutional…

Ethereum Maintains Structural Strength Despite Resistance Near $3,400
January 18, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Ethereum continues to show resilience, holding its ground above key support levels even as price faces firm resistance near the $3,400 zone.

Why Immutable traders are betting long as IMX tests $0.30
January 18, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Why IMX traders eye a $0.30 breakout as bullish sentiment strengthens.

Platinum’s Supply Squeeze Deepens as Structural Deficits Persist
January 17, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Platinum’s tightening supply and resilient demand are amplifying long-term market volatility, reinforcing structural deficits that continue to pressure prices and drive growing…

Stablecoin yield fight threatens to sink CLARITY Act as Coinbase and White House clash
January 17, 2026 | theblock.co
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the White House told him to go figure out a deal with the banks, or risk losing its support on the bill.

Solana Price Faces Crash Risk Despite 8 Million New Investors
January 17, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Solana price continues to trend higher overall, but near-term risks are building.

$31M ZEC whale inflows: Is Zcash ready to break $439?
January 17, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Zcash faces bearish pressure; whales accumulate, but price risks breaching $400 support before potential rebound.

Bitcoin Demand Is Picking Up, But The Bear Market Still Holds
January 17, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
The price of Bitcoin took the crypto community by surprise when it broke the resistance level around $94,000 over the past week.

XRP Wave C Push On The Way: What Could Send Price Below $2?
January 17, 2026 | newsbtc.com
XRP’s price action is trading just above $2, but technical analysis of mid-term charts shows a more complex corrective structure for what comes next.

Cryptoquant: Bitcoin Demand Conditions Improve Slightly, Bear Market Still Intact
January 17, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Bitcoin’s recent price rebound aligns with historical bear market rally behavior, according to a new insights report published by Cryptoquant and its analysts at cryptoquant.com.

Developers report productivity gains with Claude
January 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The software, Claude Code from startup Anthropic, has stunned programmers and tech executives who tested it over the holidays, with many reporting productivity gains they…

Coinbase CEO denies White House clash, says negotiations are ongoing
January 17, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the industry is working on several ideas to help community banks in the CLARITY market structure bill.

XRP holds $2 as whales pile in – Is volatility about to hit?
January 17, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
XRP tightens beneath resistance as whales accumulate and leverage builds.

This New Crypto Could Make Cardano’s (ADA) 2026 Rally Look Small, Here’s How High It Could Go
January 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
While Cardano’s ADA is preparing to embark on its 2026 cycle through continuous development, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) has emerged as a better buy.

Bitcoin bots fight over funds sent to compromised wallets
January 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Greedy bots have launched an RBF transaction war over Bitcoin sent to a compromised wallet, according to a post from X.

China-led cross-border CBDC platform mBridge surges past $55 billion in transaction volume: Reuters
January 17, 2026 | theblock.co
China's digital yuan accounts for approximately 95% of settlement volume on the platform, which includes central banks from elsewhere in Asia.

Monero Stalls Post-ATH: How a $282M Social Engineering Scam Fueled XMR’s Rally
January 17, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Monero tumbled on Jan. 17 after an onchain investigator ZachXBT linked its recent rally to a $280 million crypto heist.

Husky Inu aI (HINU) At $0.00025344, Crypto Market Continues Downtrend, White House Threatens To Pull CLARITY Act
January 17, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Husky Inu AI (HINU) has completed the latest price increase of its pre-launch phase, rising from $0.00025248 to $0.00025344.

Fed transcripts show Powell pushed hard in September 2020 to lock in near-zero rates with strict conditions
January 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Federal Reserve transcripts released Friday lay out how Powell drove a major policy shift during the worst stretch of the Covid-19 crisis.

Coinbase refutes rumors of White House's threat to pull support for crypto bill
January 17, 2026 | coindesk.com
"The White House has been super constructive here," said CEO Brian Armstrong.

Axie Infinity is leading the GameFi rally as the sector witnesses a resurgence
January 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Axie Infinity’s token, AXS, has been witnessing a significant price surge in recent days, and the rally has once again attracted attention to the GameFi sector, as it has…

Ethereum Futures Volume Hits Highest Level On Binance Since Mid-December — Details
January 17, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Over the week, Ethereum struggled to sustain any significant move to the upside.

Monero price prediction – Assessing volatility risks after XMR’s latest ATH
January 17, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Monero investors should consider taking profits after the token set a new all-time high.

Bank of America Says One Stock Sector Could Outperform ‘Quite Aggressively’ if Fed Continues To Cut Rates
January 17, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
Bank of America (BofA) says one sector of the stock market could wildly outperform the rest if the Federal Reserve continues to cut interest rates.

Bitcoin Adoption In West Virginia Sets A New Regional Benchmark
January 17, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Bitcoin literacy and community growth are accelerating in West Virginia, and it’s starting to reshape how communities across the state engage with digital finance.

Steak 'n Shake announces $10M notional increase on Bitcoin holdings
January 17, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The company began accepting Bitcoin as a method of payment in May 2025, following hundreds of store closures between 2018 and 2025.

American Burger Chain Makes $10 Million Bitcoin Purchase
January 17, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Steak 'n Shake is positioning itself as a rare fast-food outlier tying its long-term financial strategy to Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency.

Trump vs. Dimon: JPMorgan Faces Lawsuit Threat Over Account Closures
January 17, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
President Donald Trump says he plans to sue JPMorgan Chase within weeks, accusing the banking giant of improperly cutting off his accounts after the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol events.

JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo Warn Zelle Transactions May Be Blocked in New Crackdown on Scams
January 17, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
US banks are taking new steps to stop illicit transactions on Zelle.

Metaplanet’s Gerovich explains why companies choose Bitcoin
January 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The CEOs of Metaplanet and Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Simon Gerovich and Tom Lee, have made bullish calls on the respective digital assets that their firms hold as they look…

Bitcoin’s next major move hinges on a $63 billion “fallen angel” signal that most investors are completely ignoring
January 17, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Corporate credit quality is deteriorating beneath a surface that looks deceptively calm.

DeepSnitch AI Raised Over $1.1M Ahead of January 2026, While Polygon and Arbitrum Face Friction
January 17, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
Why Deepsnitch AI raised over $1.1m, tokenization and stablecoin news for early 2026, and why the next big crypto token’s launch is only weeks away.

Crypto User Loses $282 Million in Bitcoin and Litecoin to Social Engineering Scam
January 17, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
A cryptocurrency holder lost over $282 million in Bitcoin and Litecoin on January 10, 2026, in one of the largest social engineering attacks ever recorded in the digital asset…

Anchorage Digital Eyes $400M Fundraising Round Ahead of Potential 2027 IPO
January 17, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
The fundraising effort comes as Anchorage Digital positions itself as a leader in the regulated stablecoin market following the passage of the GENIUS Act in July 2025.

Why Vitalik Buterin believes Ethereum will regain ‘lost ground’ in 2026
January 17, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Here's Vitalik Buterin's new vision for Ethereum in 2026.

Analysts Identify the Best Crypto to Buy to Turn $150 Into $15,000 If You Missed Shiba Inu (SHIB)
January 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Shiba Inu (SHIB) was among the largest altcoins that made significant gains during the bull run of 2021.

Trump announced tariffs on eight NATO countries tied to demands over Greenland
January 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Trump has decided to drag the Greenland fight a step deeper yet again.

Cathie Wood calls bitcoin 'good source of diversification' for investors seeking higher returns
January 17, 2026 | coindesk.com
Ark's data shows bitcoin has weak price correlations with stocks, bonds, and gold, making it potentially attractive for risk-adjusted portfolio management.

Stablecoin Market Opens 2026 at a New $310B Record
January 17, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Based on the latest figures, the stablecoin economy has edged beyond its mid-December all-time high (ATH), clearing the previous record by $364 million and gliding well above the…

Bitcoin Holds Key Support As Weekend Liquidity Sets In — $98,200 And $107,500 In Focus
January 17, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Bitcoin remains anchored above key support as weekend trading unfolds, keeping $98,200 and $107,500 in focus.

Popular Strategist Removes Bitcoin From Portfolio Due To Quantum Threat — What’s Happening?
January 17, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
The global head of equity strategy at Jefferies has removed Bitcoin from his model portfolio, citing the potential threat of quantum computing as his reasoning.

Bitcoin (BTC) Price Prediction: Bitcoin Poised for a $100K Breakout After Classic Bull Pattern Emerges
January 17, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
Bitcoin (BTC) is showing technical and market signals that suggest a potential breakout toward the $100,000 threshold, as institutional flows and on-chain metrics support renewed…

Litecoin: Is $74 the base for LTC’s next price move?
January 17, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Litecoin stabilizes as sentiment lags price and traders position ahead of potential resolution.

Lack of liquidity is a growing concern in crypto, says Auros' Jason Atkins
January 17, 2026 | coindesk.com
Ahead of Consensus Hong Kong, Auros’ Jason Atkins says market depth, not hype, will determine crypto’s next phase.

Solana price prediction 2026-2032: Trends and insights for investors
January 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways Despite occasional challenges for the Solana network ecosystem, including network congestion and competition from other blockchain platforms, the current sentiment…

Ethereum Bulls Might Fail Because of This Critical Reversal
January 17, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Ethereum price recently broke out of a bullish triangle pattern, suggesting renewed upside momentum.  However, that breakout now appears vulnerable.

'Obscure' laws stall Bitcoin reserve: White House Crypto Council director
January 17, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The bill is still a "priority," White House Crypto Council Director Patrick Witt said, but interagency legalities remain a challenge.

2016-Era Bitcoin Whale Suddenly Shifts 1,087 BTC in Onchain Awakening
January 17, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
With bitcoin hovering tantalizingly near the $100,000 mark, long-silent, old-school bitcoin wallets are suddenly stirring, reappearing with a noticeable uptick in activity. On Jan.

Ripple (XRP) Pushes Upwards While One New Crypto Explodes in Popularity
January 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
As Ripple (XRP) is slowly recovering through new institutional investments, another new cryptocurrency has also emerged in the market.