Crypto markets fell as tariff concerns pushed investors into safe havens and about $600 million in long positions were liquidated, while gold climbed to a record high.
ECB chief economist Philip Lane warned political pressure on the Fed could raise U.S. term premiums and unsettle the dollar’s global role; investors are increasingly eyeing Bitcoin as a non-sovereign alternative.
Privacy coin Monero (XMR) is trading about 26% below the all-time high it set last week, prompting questions about whether the recent rally has run its course.
Miami-based Defiance ETFs announced Thursday it will close its Ethereum ETF after just four months on the market. The abrupt decision underscores mounting pressure in the competitive spot-ETH ETF landscape.
The Federal Reserve will buy $55 billion in Treasury bills as it resumes expanding its balance sheet, fueling hopes that added liquidity could support a crypto market rally. Traders and analysts say the move may ease financial conditions and lift risk assets, including Bitcoin and Ethereum.
The White House has warned it may withdraw backing for a proposed crypto market bill after Coinbase said it does not support the legislation’s current approach. The dispute widens a split between regulators and major industry players and could reshape the bill’s future.
Russian authorities are preparing legislation to allow non-qualified retail investors limited access to crypto trading and certain cross-border uses, signaling a shift in policy toward wider participation.
U.S. December CPI matched expectations at 2.7%, keeping inflation pressures contained. Bitcoin climbed above $92,000 as markets priced in a higher chance of Fed rate cuts.
Michael Saylor says Bitcoin is one of the decade’s best performers, and early 2026 price action is starting to vindicate that conviction after a rough spell in late 2025. Market watchers are watching BTC for signs of sustained institutional demand.
BitGo disclosed in a regulatory filing that it plans to raise up to $201 million in a U.S. initial public offering. The move marks a notable step for the crypto custody firm toward public markets.