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The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is strengthening its leadership as it prepares for a potentially expanded role in overseeing digital asset markets. Chair Michael Selig has appointed two senior advisers, signaling the agency’s focus on crypto regulation as lawmakers consider legislation that could grant the CFTC broader authority over the sector.

While the crypto market is going through a downturn phase, Solana (SOL) drops below $130, sowing doubt among investors. However, behind this sharp drop, the on-chain data outline a very different scenario. Whales buying, supply free-falling on exchanges, network activity booming: the fundamentals remain solid. A marked divergence between price and network reality, which could reshuffle the cards faster than imagined.

Bitcoin: Institutional accumulation explodes. Here are the figures confirming massive accumulation.

After three years under the yoke of sellers, Ethereum finally sends an unexpected signal. The "net taker volume" turns green again for the first time since January 2023, revealing a possible trend reversal. This sudden change in trader behavior on futures contracts intrigues analysts. Should we see it as the beginnings of a bullish recovery for the second largest crypto in the market?

Bitcoin loses its feathers while gold parades at the top perch. Temporary panic or true metamorphosis of a crypto market finally learning to breathe under pressure?

Michael Saylor scores another breakthrough. His company Strategy now holds more than 700,000 BTC after a massive purchase of 22,305 bitcoins for 2.13 billion dollars. An unprecedented milestone that confirms the company's committed transformation into a true Bitcoin company. In a tense market, this move strengthens Saylor's influence and repositions Strategy as a central player in the crypto ecosystem.

Gold and silver hit record highs as investors seek safety, while Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies dip amid global uncertainty.

After a sharp drop, Bitcoin stabilizes and shows signs of recovery. Technical analysis and key scenarios for BTC.

Bitcoin steadied after a sharp sell-off earlier this week, finding support near the $92,000 level as traders reassessed risk. Market watchers say exchange-traded fund inflows continue to support a positive long-term outlook, even as global political tensions keep volatility elevated. Recent price action suggests buyers remain active despite broader uncertainty.

Crypto funds attract capital again. With more than $2 billion injected in one week, the sector records an unprecedented influx, dominated by bitcoin-backed products. While traditional markets falter, institutional investors redirect their strategy towards cryptos. This renewed interest propels crypto ETPs to the forefront, acting as a strong recovery signal and a tactical repositioning amid economic uncertainties.

Bitcoin sneezes, traders panic, whales scoop up everything. A drop without a shiver, a washout of leveraged positions, and presto! the market regains its Olympian calm.

Why has the Bitcoin hashrate just fallen below the symbolic threshold of 1 zettahash per second? Are miners abandoning the network for more profitable AI (artificial intelligence)? A silent battle is redefining the future of mining and blockchain.

Scaramucci warns that banning yield on stablecoins could make the US dollar less competitive globally as other countries offer interest on digital currencies.

Bitcoin options open interest has overtaken futures for the first time, marking a shift in how risk is held across crypto markets. By mid-January, options open interest climbed to about $74.1 billion, edging above roughly $65.22 billion in futures. The change points to a market relying less on short-term directional trades and more on structured positions that manage risk and volatility over time.

Under regulatory pressure, the American crypto sector closely watched the CLARITY Act, intended to establish a clear legal framework for these assets. However, the bill was abruptly paused in Congress after Coinbase dramatically withdrew its support. Presented as a structural reform, the latest version of the project triggered sharp criticism, accused of threatening innovation. A political setback that reignites tensions between legislators and actors of an ecosystem still seeking recognition.

While the crypto ecosystem oscillates between uncertainty and consolidation, Solana attracts an unexpected wave of users. In the space of 24 hours, more than 8.9 million new addresses were created on the network, a record that reignites attention on this blockchain known for its speed and efficiency. Behind this sudden enthusiasm lies a more nuanced reality, where the enthusiasm of newcomers clashes with fragile technical signals.

In the world of cryptocurrencies, hacks have become events that are both frequent and dramatic. The main data is clear: nearly 80% of hacked crypto projects never fully recover, even after fixing their technical vulnerabilities. This means that most protocols experiencing a major attack remain permanently weakened — financially and in terms of trust.

Announced as a historic breakthrough, the strategic Bitcoin reserve desired by the United States remains at a standstill today. Nearly a year after the decree signed by Donald Trump in March 2025, no BTC acquisition has been made. Legal blockages and persistent administrative confusion are the causes. Officially a priority, the project is stalling, giving way to growing criticism from the crypto community, disappointed by the lack of concrete actions and the absence of a clear government strategy.

Brian Armstrong clarified that Coinbase’s talks with the White House remain constructive as the CLARITY Act faces delays over regulation issues.

While macroeconomic uncertainty weighs on traditional markets, bitcoin is once again establishing itself as a strategic asset for institutional investors. Spot Bitcoin ETFs are recording record inflows, reaching unprecedented levels for several months. This massive return of capital signals a clear repositioning of large portfolios, now more inclined to expose themselves through regulated vehicles. A change in tone that could mark a new phase of institutional adoption, but whose strength remains to be confirmed.

In Washington, crypto puts the Senate in a tailspin: Coinbase says no, the law collapses, and banks fear that open code will become uncontrollable.

Bitcoin is regaining the interest of institutional markets. This week, U.S. spot ETFs attracted $1.8 billion in inflows, a record peak since October 2025. Such a spectacular resurgence occurs in an uncertain macroeconomic environment, rekindling hopes of a new bull cycle. However, does this surge reflect a fundamental trend or just a technical rebound? As the $100,000 threshold fuels speculation, the market remains suspended on the consistency of these new funds.

Patrick Witt confirmed that Bitcoin seized from the Samourai Wallet case will remain in the U.S. Strategic Reserve, dispelling rumors of a government sell-off.

Ethereum has not "lost", but it has sometimes compromised. That is the quite direct message that Vitalik Buterin put back on the table on Friday 16 January 2026. He promises a year of reconquest: easier to verify the network yourself, easier to use dApps without trusting intermediaries, and easier to take back control of your data.

While corporate bitcoin adoption remains a divisive subject, Michael Saylor continues to lead the movement. The executive chairman of Strategy no longer just accumulates BTC. He now steps up to defend, against criticism, an unapologetic vision of bitcoin as a strategic corporate treasury asset. In a context of macroeconomic uncertainty, his positions reignite the debate on the relevance and durability of this strategy.

While the market's attention has focused on Ethereum, Solana or rollups, XRP is back in the conversation. Long held back by regulatory turbulences, the asset is catching a new breath, driven by favorable technical dynamics and a growing strength of its infrastructure, the XRP Ledger. Influential voices in the sector now see it as an underestimated catalyst, able to reactivate a growth cycle based on real use cases and a proven architecture.

The Iranian crypto economy experienced a spectacular acceleration in 2025, reaching around 7.78 billion dollars, according to Chainalysis data. This growth is far from being purely technical. It is closely linked to social movements, economic constraints, and digital disruptions that have shaken the country.

The boundary between traditional finance and crypto continues to fade. Interactive Brokers, a heavyweight in online brokerage, brings new proof by allowing account funding via USDC. This stablecoin, pegged to the dollar, thus becomes a bridge between two worlds long opposed. Behind this decision is a clear desire to accelerate the modernization of global financial flows, bypassing the limits of traditional banking systems.