Bitcoin Hits New Record Above $75,000 Amid U.S. Election Early Voting Trends

Vietnamese police have arrested five suspects in Da Nang accused of running a cryptocurrency scam that allegedly stole about $532,000; investigations are ongoing.

Texas and New Hampshire are among a growing number of U.S. states moving to add Bitcoin (BTC) to their balance sheets as Congress advances a federal crypto market structure bill. The actions signal rising state-level appetite for digital-asset exposure and could shape wider treasury practices.

Jan3 CEO Samson Mow reiterated his strong long-term bullishness on Bitcoin, arguing that a 10x price target may be conservative and reigniting debate across the crypto community. His comments have drawn attention from traders, analysts, and investors weighing upside expectations against market risks.

Interactive Brokers announced on Jan. 16, 2026 it will accept 24/7 stablecoin deposits across 170 markets, enabling round-the-clock funding and faster access to trading. The move highlights growing integration of crypto rails into mainstream brokerage infrastructure.

French regulators say nearly 30% of crypto firms have not applied for MiCA authorization ahead of a key compliance deadline, putting many operations at legal risk. The disclosure raises fresh concerns about enforcement and service continuity for customers.