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.
On January 12, 2009 Satoshi Nakamoto executed the first peer‑to‑peer Bitcoin transaction; the crypto community marks its 17th anniversary today. The transfer, widely recorded as being sent to developer Hal Finney, proved Bitcoin could move value without intermediaries.
Michael Saylor drew fresh attention to MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin position on Jan. 11 after posting that the company controls a $61.25 billion Bitcoin portfolio, fueling speculation he may announce another large purchase as soon as tomorrow.
A near-total internet shutdown in Iran on Jan. 8, 2026 amid anti-government protests threatens local Bitcoin mining operations and could reduce global hash rate and pool connectivity. The outage underscores how geopolitical actions and state-controlled networks can quickly disrupt crypto infrastructure.
Jeff Park hailed Morgan Stanley’s new Bitcoin product as “the most bullish thing ever,” saying the market’s real transformation is happening at the institutional level even as price swings dominate headlines.
As the rial plunges to fresh lows, Bitcoin has re-entered public debate in Iran, often cited for its decentralized properties compared with state-controlled fiat. Citizens and remittance senders are increasingly discussing crypto as an alternative store of value and cross-border payment tool.
Nobel Prize–winning Bitcoin advocate María Corina Machado is one of three candidates vying to replace Nicolás Maduro following his reported capture on Saturday. Her rise could shift Venezuela’s crypto policy and draw renewed market attention to BTC in the region.
Tether bought 8,888 BTC in Q4 2025, taking its total above 96,000 BTC, CEO Paolo Ardoino said. The purchase is part of a policy to allocate 15% of quarterly profits into Bitcoin.
Bitcoin climbed above $90,000 on Jan. 2, 2026, as traders dialed back bearish bets and crypto-related stocks rebounded in early trading. The move follows steep losses in the final sessions of 2025 and has traders watching for confirmation of a sustained recovery.