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Bitcoin vs. gold: BTC is a ‘better opportunity’ than in 2017, data says
Bitcoin could start catching up to gold as soon as February, as traders anticipate BTC to recover from its record lows versus gold this year.
Published Date: 2026-01-31 14:17:05Creator: Cointelegraph by Yashu Gola
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Active Solana addresses spike 115%, four in 10 merchants take Bitcoin: Month in Charts
Activity on Solana has spiked as new AI tech makes it easier than ever to launch memecoins. Meanwhile, Ethereum is plugging away at future-proofing and bringing down fees.
Published Date: 2026-01-31 12:00:00Creator: Cointelegraph by Aaron Wood
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US Treasury sanctions Iran-linked crypto exchanges for first time
The US Treasury has sanctioned two UK-registered crypto exchanges tied to Iran’s financial system, marking the first time Washington has targeted digital asset platforms.
Published Date: 2026-01-31 10:51:45Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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US Treasury sanctions Iran-linked crypto exchanges in first Iran-related designations
The US Treasury sanctioned two UK-registered crypto exchanges tied to Iran, in OFAC’s first move against digital asset platforms under Iran sanctions.
Published Date: 2026-01-31 10:51:45Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Crypto billionaires deploy $40M to fight California wealth tax and union power
Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen and venture capitalist Tim Draper are backing Grow California, a new political effort aimed at countering union-backed wealth tax proposals.
Published Date: 2026-01-31 09:32:34Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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$1.82B pulled from spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs amid metals rally
ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said many people seem to be forgetting that Bitcoin “spanked everything so bad” in 2023 and 2024, while other asset classes “still haven’t caught up.”
Published Date: 2026-01-31 08:59:36Creator: Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons
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Coinbase insider trading lawsuit against Armstrong, directors moves forward
The lawsuit alleges Marc Andreessen sold $118.7 million in Coinbase shares through Andreessen Horowitz, while CEO Brian Armstrong offloaded about $291.8 million.
Published Date: 2026-01-31 07:06:42Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Coinbase shareholder lawsuit over alleged insider trading allowed to proceed
A shareholder suit claims Coinbase insiders, including Armstrong and Andreessen-linked entities, sold nearly $3 billion in stock.
Published Date: 2026-01-31 07:06:42Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Lingering extreme fear in crypto is a 'strong bullish' sign: Santiment
Crypto sentiment platform Santiment said the “silver lining” in the current crypto market is the “extreme negativity” seen on social media.
Published Date: 2026-01-31 05:53:23Creator: Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons
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Lingering extreme fear in crypto is a ‘strong bullish’ sign: Santiment
Crypto sentiment platform Santiment said the “silver lining” in the current crypto market is the “extreme negativity” seen on social media.
Published Date: 2026-01-31 05:53:23Creator: Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons
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