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TL;DR South Korea outlines a 2026 regulatory roadmap including Bitcoin spot ETFs. New stablecoin rules demand full reserve backing and strict capital requirements. Public finance will trial blockchain for treasury management and payments. South Korea opens a clearer phase for crypto assets.

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may play an underrated role in the recent protests in Iran, with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard reportedly moving $1 billion through crypto exchanges to evade sanctions. Currency Collapse Drives Mass Bitcoin Adoption The Iranian rial crashed to a record 1.42 million per U.S. dollar in late December, having lost over 40% of its value since June 2025.

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TL;DR Ethereum holds above the $3,000 level, reinforcing it as a critical technical support despite short-term weakness. Wyckoff-based analysis and on-chain metrics point to ongoing accumulation, not distribution, with large holders increasing exposure. With ETH trading near $3,092 and a market capitalization of $373.

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Bitcoin briefly surged toward $92,000 on Jan. 9 after the U.S. Supreme Court delayed a ruling on the Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs. The price quickly retraced, however, triggering $20 million in liquidations and returning the asset to its $90,000 to $92,000 consolidation zone.

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US Representative Byron Donalds filed this week a purchase of up to $100,000 in Bitcoin. The move raised eyebrows, given the congressman's seat on the House Subcommittee on Digital Assets.

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XRP has continued to gain traction amid heightened interest across institutions and the global financial market, as it is increasingly becoming one of the most recognized cryptocurrencies.

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Bitcoin jumps above $93K as Fed rate cut hopes, SEC reform signals, and Vanguards ETF reversal drive renewed investor confidence. Bitcoin soars past $93K on regulatory optimism, Fed rate cut hopes.

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Bitcoin holds above $90K as Coinglass data shows a 5% rally to $95K could liquidate $1.5B in Binance shorts. Bitcoin shorts face $1.5B liquidation risk if BTC hits $95K.

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TL;DR USDC transfer volume surpassed USDT in 2025 despite a lower market cap. USDC dominates in DeFi and on Solana, where high turnover cycles liquidity. Regulation (GENIUS Act, MiCA) has favored USDC's compliant, transparent model. Circle's USDC closed 2025 with $18.3 trillion in transfers versus $13.

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Bitcoin has moved back above $90,000, rising toward $92,000 on $39B spot volume as U.S. jobs data today shaped rate bets. Traders have watched $93,500 as a hurdle, with 50-week and 21-week EMAs near $96K and $101K. Bitfinex data show whales closing longs; Mercuryo says investors reposition for 2026.

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The crypto market is flashing early signals of a first-quarter recovery as the dust finally settles on December's sharp sell-off. According to a new analysis from Coinbase, four structural indicators suggest the correction was a temporary setback rather than a regime shift.

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A cryptocurrency analyst has pointed out how Bitcoin could risk a crash to $69,230 if the support level of this Bear Pennant doesn't hold up. Bitcoin Might Need To Hold Above $87,200 In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about a support level that BTC might have to hold in order to avoid a steep drop.

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XRP whales appear to remain confident about the prospects of a mega rally, using the recent pullback to accumulate more coins.

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Dogecoin faces short-term correction with $0.13978 key support as Head and Shoulders pattern signals weakening bullish momentum.

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The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

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SharpLink Gaming has officially put $170 million of ether to work, deploying the funds into a multi-layered yield strategy on Consensys' Linea network. Will this become the blueprint for institutional DeFi adoption?

 

Crypto markets entered the week expecting heightened volatility ahead of key macro triggers, including U.S. unemployment data and the Supreme Court's ruling on Trump-era tariffs. While a brief bullish push lifted prices across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and major altcoins, the move lacked follow-through. Selling pressure quickly returned, forcing prices back into their respective ranges.

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Long-term Bitcoin holders sold nearly $300 billion worth of BTC in 2025, but as this sell pressure declines, a bullish outlook for 2026 has emerged.

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XRP price has pulled back sharply after a strong start to the year. Since topping on January 6, the price has been down more than 14%.

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is setting up well for a rally in 2026, backed by several bullish technical indicators and receding sell pressure. What Happened: Glassnode data shows that profit-taking pressure has largely subsided, allowing Bitcoin to rebound from around $87,000 into the mid-$90,000 range.

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Yi Lihua, founder of Liquid Capital, acknowledged having sold his SOL positions prematurely, missing out on a maximum 15-fold increase in value. Liquid Capital began building its position around $20 following a research report published on July 26, 2023, when the team believed the SOL ecosystem was undervalued and had strong growth potential.

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Solana price is showing bullish continuation after defending the 21EMA, with price structure and momentum aligning for a potential rally toward $156 resistance.

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Falling mining difficulty is easing pressure on miners, potentially reducing forced BTC sales and quietly stabilizing the market.

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Bitcoin's march toward $100,000 is gaining momentum as cooling U.S. labor data, shifting Fed policy expectations, and geopolitical tensions converge, setting the stage for renewed price discovery and a possible breakout beyond prior all-time highs.

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Bitcoin's price is hovering below the cost required to justify new miner investment, compressing margins and slowing hashrate growth.