Analysis
ETF
Bitcoin ETFs buy 95,000 BTC as assets under management hit $4 billion
Growing investor appetite evident as "Newborn Nine" Bitcoin ETFs accumulate $4 billion in assets under management.
ETF
Franklin Templeton CEO says ETF has shown ‘demand’ for Bitcoin is ‘everywhere’
Jenny Johnson said the launch of Franklin Templeton's Bitcoin ETF is a strategic response to the increased use of Bitcoin in transactions and its integration into the broader financial system.
Analysis
Bitcoin dips to lowest level since Dec. 12 before bouncing as buyers hold $40k threshold
The quick recovery indicates a recalibration of investor sentiment and strategic buying at lower price points.
Stablecoins
Justin Sun, Tron respond to UN report on TRC-20 USDT use in illicit finance
Amidst UN scrutiny, Tron maintains TRC-20 USDT’s legitimate dominance while addressing misuse concerns.
Politics
Ripple CEO calls SEC chair Gensler’s regulatory approach a ‘political liability’
Garlinghouse accused Gensler of not acting in "the best interest of the citizenry" and hindering the "long-term growth of the economy."
ETF
BlackRock’s IBIT continues to lead Bitcoin ETF volume among ‘Newborn Nine’
Spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded roughly $500 million in trading volume on the third day of trading, as of press time.
Stablecoins
Cantor CEO confirms Tether holds $86B in reserve to back its stablecoin USDT
Lutnick made the confirmation during an interview with Bloomberg at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Jan. 16.
Regulation
South Korea looks to crackdown on crypto mixers via new regulations
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of South Korea's Financial Services Commission is spearheading the examination of potential regulatory frameworks.
Adoption
Morgan Stanley believes Bitcoin, CBDCs have the potential to ‘de-dollarize’ the world
Morgan Stanley said the dollar's global dominance is threatened by the rise of Bitcoin and the eventual proliferation of CBDCs.
Trading
Bitcoin dips below $42k, liquidates majority of long positions across exchanges
The flagship crypto experienced $20.52 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours, roughly 85% of which were longs — equating to $17.48 million.
Culture
This BTC core developer said Bitcoin had ‘failed’ exactly 8 years ago
Mike Hearn was an early Bitcoin adopter and developer who gave up on the flagship cryptocurrency due to concerns over centralization, technical limitations, and governance issues.
Adoption
Samson Mow believes Bitcoin will surge to $1 million ‘within days or weeks’ once supply crunch hits
The forecast hinges on a perceived supply shock driven by demand from the recently approved Bitcoin ETFs and the upcoming halving event.