Crypto News

CFTC forms innovation committee to help shape rules for crypto, AI

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The CFTC is looking to invite Tyler Winklevoss, Shayne Coplan, Kris Marszalek and other crypto leaders to assist its approach to regulating the blockchain industry.

Published Date: 2026-01-13 00:09:34
Creator: Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea
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SEC Chair: ‘Remains to be seen‘ whether US will seize Venezuela‘s reported Bitcoin

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Several blockchain analysts said they were unable to verify whether the Latin American nation held $60 billion in the cryptocurrency.

Published Date: 2026-01-12 21:56:14
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Fitch Ratings flags Bitcoin-backed securities for ‘high market value risk’

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Fitch said sharp Bitcoin price swings could quickly erode collateral backing these securities, increasing the risk of losses for lenders and investors.

Published Date: 2026-01-12 21:46:58
Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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Bitmine ETH holdings climb to 4.1M as chairman seeks to expand crypto strategy

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The latest purchase lifted the company’s Ether holdings to about 3.4% of the token's circulating supply, as Bitmine's chairman, Tom Lee, aims to accumulate 5% of the total outstanding supply.

Published Date: 2026-01-12 21:22:39
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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Three ETH price charts predict a sharp move to $4K is brewing

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ETH’s recent rally was driven by spot demand and a healthy use of futures market leverage, potentially setting Ether up for a follow-up move to $4,000.

Published Date: 2026-01-12 20:45:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly
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Bakkt stock surges 20% after move on stablecoin payments strategy

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With Bakkt's share price surging following the announcement, the stock deal could be worth about $178 million.

Published Date: 2026-01-12 19:59:10
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Bitcoin ‘OG whales’ sell $286M, but odds of $100K BTC remain high

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Bitcoin whales sold $286 million of BTC in January, but a slowdown in the distribution and accelerating bullish momentum could send BTC to $100,000 before the end of the month.

Published Date: 2026-01-12 19:15:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly
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Stablecoin platform VelaFi secures $20M to scale cross-border settlement rails

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The funding will support expansion of enterprise payment and settlement services across Latin America, the United States and Asia.

Published Date: 2026-01-12 18:26:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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Price predictions 1/12: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH

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Bitcoin and several major altcoins bounced off their strong support levels, but charts and trading volume suggest bears will continue to sell at the range highs.

Published Date: 2026-01-12 18:10:56
Creator: Cointelegraph by Rakesh Upadhyay
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Crypto enters round 2 of institutional adoption led by Morgan Stanley: Binance

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Binance Research said crypto markets are entering a new phase, as institutional allocation and strategic positioning begin to outweigh retail-driven momentum.

Published Date: 2026-01-12 18:04:24
Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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