Today's Crypto and Bitcoin News

Christopher Wood, Jefferies’ global head of equity strategy, removed a 10% allocation to bitcoin BTC$95,403.72 from his model portfolio, saying advances in quantum computing could eventually weaken the Bitcoin blockchain’s security and, by extension, its appeal as a long-term store of value.Wood rep...

According to a report by Cryptobriefing, U.S. lending institution Newrez announced that starting in February, borrowers will be allowed to use specific cryptocurrency assets when applying for mortgages. Eligible assets include Bitcoin, Ethereum, SEC-approved spot ETFs backed by BTC or ETH, and stabl...

According to a ChainCatcher report, Jefferies strategist Christopher Wood stated in his latest "Greed & Fear" market letter that due to growing concerns about how advances in quantum computing could potentially undermine the long-term security of cryptocurrencies, he has completely removed Bitcoin f...

CME adds regulated futures for Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar to meet rising institutional demand in crypto markets.Standard and micro contracts lower entry costs while supporting hedging needs across volatile crypto assets globally.Record futures volumes in 2025 show sustained participation as CME...

According to a ChainCatcher report, data shows that the annualized 30-day implied volatility of Bitcoin has dropped below 40%, reaching its lowest level since October 5. The U.S. Senate Banking Committee's postponement of discussions on a market structure bill has become one of the most-watched topi...

BlockBeats news: On January 16, according to monitoring by Lookonchain, a whale has been repeatedly using on-chain lending to accumulate gold. Over the past 20 days, the whale has cumulatively borrowed 18.3 million USDe from Aave, using the funds to purchase 8,337 XAUT gold tokens, worth $38.4 milli...

Bitcoin sees $56M in liquidations in 24 hoursETF inflows slow, triggering profit-taking by tradersFear and Greed Index drops to neutral at 49After a brief rally in major cryptocurrencies, the market is showing signs of fatigue. Bitcoin (BTC) has slipped by 0.7% in the past 24 hours to trade at $95,6...

A Utah man has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for running a crypto-related fraud scheme that cost investors nearly $3 million while also operating an unlicensed cash-to-crypto business that handled millions of dollars, US prosecutors said Thursday.Key Takeaways:A Utah man was senten...

According to Artemis’ stablecoin report, crypto cards have grown from being a niche product in the cryptocurrency payments market to becoming a bridge between crypto natives and global commerce. The report states that now, crypto card payments rival P2P stablecoin payments in volumes settled.A...

BlockBeats news: On January 16, mobile trading platform Dreamcash announced a partnership with Tether and Selini Capital to launch a series of RWA-based HIP-3 perpetual contract markets on Hyperliquid, which will use USDT as collateral.

BlockBeats News: On January 16, 0xSakura Sakura (@0xsakura666), founder of the "Life K-Line" project, announced that the "merit donation" and "daily fortune" features of the "Life K-Line" project have been fully deployed. Merit donations will only accept BNB and whitelisted tokens (six whitelisted t...

Key Insights:Solana price is holding $144, with a bullish structure intact despite slowing momentum.Analysts point to a double bottom base favoring continuation if support holds.A breakout above $148 could open the way to the $155-$160 resistance zone.Solana price is consolidating close to an import...

Goldman Sachs is taking a closer look at crypto-related technologies to see how they could fit into its core business.Speaking during the firm’s fourth-quarter earnings call, CEO David Solomon said the review is focused on regulated prediction markets, stablecoins, and tokenization, which he views a...

The XRP price is testing key support levels, with an analyst predicting a potential bullish push.XRP currently trades for $2.07, with a 24-hour performance reflecting a slight decrease of 0.8%. Over the last 24 hours, XRP fluctuated between $2.06 and $2.13, showing a relatively narrow trading range....