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Bitcoin Price Declines to $77K as US-Iran Tensions Escalate

Bitcoin fell further on January 31, 2026, trading below $77,000 after touching intraday lows not seen since earlier in the month. The cryptocurrency has now lost more than 12% from its recent peak near $87,000 just a week ago, with the bulk of the earlier portion of the

Markets

Bitcoin Price Drops to $81K as Trump's Fed Pick Rattles Market

Bitcoin has fallen sharply in the last day, with it currently settling around $82,000 after touching a low of $81,000 yesterday. The cryptocurrency dropped from $84,000 the previous day and stands well below the $96,000 level it held just two weeks ago in mid-January. This move

Politics

Trump Says Fight Against Crypto Ended but Devs Still Face Charges

President Donald Trump has repeatedly declared that the war on cryptocurrency has ended under his leadership, highlighting policies that support crypto assets and institutional involvement. Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are now widely available, major firms like BlackRock and Fidelity offer regulated products, and talks of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve have

Regulations

SEC Crypto Enforcement Actions Reach Eight Year Low Under Atkins Leadership

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has dramatically scaled back its cryptocurrency enforcement activity during the 2025 year, marking the lowest level in eight years. A new 2026 report covering last year from Cornerstone Research, shows the agency initiated only 13 crypto-related actions during the year, a 60% drop

Regulations

Cardano’s Hoskinson Slams Ripple CEO Over CLARITY Act Support

Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, openly criticized Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse for endorsing the draft CLARITY Act, describing the proposed legislation as a risky concession that could undermine the core principles of cryptocurrency. In a recent livestream, Hoskinson argued that the bill, intended to provide a regulatory framework for digital

World Liberty Financial

Senator Elizabeth Warren Pushes OCC to Delay World Liberty Financial Bank Charter Review

Senator Elizabeth Warren has called on the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to pause its review of a national trust bank charter application submitted by a subsidiary of World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency platform co-founded by President Donald Trump and his sons. In a letter dated January 13,

Bitcoin

Iran Turns to Bitcoin as Protests Grow and Currency Collapses

Street protests have swept across multiple cities in Iran since late December, driven by widespread frustration with the government and a worsening economic situation. As demonstrators clashed with authorities and inflation continued to erode savings, many Iranians took steps to secure their cryptocurrency holdings. A clear spike in Bitcoin withdrawals

USDT

Venezuela Embraces USDT Stablecoin as Trump Oil Tanker Seizures Add New Challenges

Venezuela has increasingly turned to stablecoins, particularly Tether (USDT), to facilitate its oil exports as U.S. sanctions continue to restrict traditional financial channels. Economist Asdrúbal Oliveros recently highlighted this shift on the Tertulia y Dinero podcast, noting that nearly 80% of the country's crude oil sales are

World Liberty Financial

Trump Based Crypto Treasury Faces WLFI Token Strategy Backlash

ALT5 Sigma Corporation, a Nasdaq-listed fintech firm that shifted its focus to a digital asset treasury based on WLFI tokens, continues to grapple with mounting challenges. A recent report highlights internal disruptions, including executive departures and warnings of potential litigation, that have coincided with a sharp decline in the company&

Coinbase

Coinbase Admits Donating to White House Ballroom Project to Maintain Good Relations

Emilie Choi, president and chief operating officer of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, openly acknowledged this week that the organization's contribution to a major White House renovation project was intended to foster positive ties with the administration. Speaking at the Axios BFD Summit in New York, Choi responded

CZ

After Trump Pardon, CZ Binance Plans $4.3 Billion in U.S. Investment if Funds Returned

Changpeng Zhao, widely known as just CZ in crypto circles, and the founder of Binance, has addressed speculation surrounding the possibility of a refund for the cryptocurrency exchange following his recent presidential pardon. The discussion centers on the massive $4.3 billion settlement Binance reached with U.S. authorities in

Bitcoin

Epstein Emails Uncover Early Bitcoin Talks Involving Brock Pierce and Larry Summers

Fresh documents from the U.S. House Oversight Committee shed light on a private gathering at Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan townhouse, where cryptocurrency pioneer Brock Pierce shared insights on Bitcoin with former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers. The emails, part of a larger trove released this week, date back to

Markets

Bitcoin Price Consolidates at $100K as U.S. Government Shutdown Ends

Bitcoin's price has remained relatively flat around the $100,000 mark even as the US government resumes full operations after its recent shutdown. Traders and investors appear cautious, holding positions while anticipating a flood of postponed economic reports that could influence market directions. This period of uncertainty comes

Markets

Bitcoin Rebounds to $106K as Senate Resolves Government Shutdown

Bitcoin ended the day on Monday with a roughly 2% gain, touching a daily high of $106,516 amid reports of a bipartisan push to resolve the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. The cryptocurrency’s rebound came after a period of volatility that saw it dip below $100,000 earlier

Donald Trump

Trump Talks Crypto and CZ Binance Pardon on CBS 60 Minutes Interview

In a wide-ranging 90-minute interview on CBS's 60 Minutes that aired Sunday night, President Donald Trump turned his attention to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency during the closing moments. The discussion highlighted his administration's aggressive push to cement America's dominance in the digital asset space. Trump

CZ

Trump Grants Pardon to Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ)

BREAKING: In a move that has sent waves through the crypto world, President Donald Trump has issued a pardon for Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder of Binance, according to sources familiar with the decision. The Wall Street Journal first reported the development on Thursday, drawing from insights provided by individuals

Donald Trump

Trump Family Has Made Over $1 Billion in Crypto Profits

The Trump family has built a substantial fortune in the cryptocurrency space over the past year, amassing more than $1 billion in pre-tax gains from various digital asset projects. This development comes during President Donald Trump's second term, which has seen a surge in interest for Trump-linked tokens

FTX

Sam Bankman-Fried Accuses Biden Admin of Targeting Him Over Republican Donations

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the founder of the now-defunct FTX cryptocurrency exchange, has resurfaced with fresh allegations against the Biden administration. In a social media post shared on Wednesday, he described his 2022 arrest as a politically charged move tied to his shift in political donations. The claims come as he

Bitcoin

US Government Shutdown Pushes Bitcoin Toward New All-Time High

Bitcoin stands on the brink of surpassing its all-time high, with market analysts forecasting a breakthrough as early as next week. It’s currently trading at around $123,227, reflecting a 12% increase over the past seven days and positioning it just 3% shy of its previous peak. This momentum

Coinbase

Coinbase and Lightspark Face Backlash Over Support for Vercel CEO Netanyahu Photo

The tech world erupted in controversy this week when Guillermo Rauch, CEO of the AI cloud platform Vercel, shared a selfie with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The photo, posted on September 29 after a private meeting in New York focused on AI's role in Israel's

Ross Ulbricht

Bitcoin Pioneer Ross Ulbricht Fires Back at Kamala Harris Over Fentanyl Claims

Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road marketplace and a pioneering voice for Bitcoin, has directly addressed a recent portrayal of his case in former Vice President Kamala Harris's new memoir. In a pointed social media post, Ulbricht refuted Harris's description of him as "

Prediction Markets

South Park Spotlights Crypto Prediction Markets in Trump Satan Baby Satire Episode

The long-running animated cartoon South Park continues to push boundaries with its sharp commentary on current events. In the latest installment of season 27, episode 5 titled "Conflict of Interest," creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone weave a wild narrative around former President Donald Trump and Satan. The

Bitcoin

Golden Trump Bitcoin Statue Sparks Debate in Washington DC

A striking 12-foot golden statue of President Donald Trump holding a Bitcoin appeared outside the U.S. Capitol on September 17, 2025, captivating onlookers and igniting a firestorm of reactions. The shimmering monument, unveiled just hours before the Federal Reserve announced a 25-basis-point interest rate cut, transformed a routine monetary

Regulations

Tyler Winklevoss Slams Brian Quintenz CFTC Nomination Over Conflict of Interest Concerns

The nomination of Brian Quintenz as the chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has hit a significant roadblock, as newly surfaced emails have raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest tied to his role with crypto prediction market platform Kalshi. Sources cited by the New York Post indicate

Donald Trump

Trump’s Crypto Empire: How His Family’s Ventures Doubled His Wealth in a Year

Donald Trump’s financial landscape has undergone a seismic shift since his re-election as U.S. President, with Bitcoin and cryptocurrency emerging as the cornerstone of his newfound wealth. Once a vocal skeptic of digital currencies, Trump has transformed into a crypto advocate, leveraging his position to establish lucrative ventures