Day: January 21, 2026

US Has to ‘Make it so that China Doesn’t Get the Hold‘ of Crypto

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US President Donald Trump used part of his speech addressing the crowd at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Wednesday to discuss the motivations behind his crypto policies, saying China’s regulatory landscape was a factor.  In a Wednesday speech at the WEF’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Trump said he supported the signing of the payment stablecoin-focused legislation, the GENIUS Act, in July because it was “politically good” and “China wanted that market, too.”  “[I]t is politically popular,” said Trump on crypto. “But it’s, much more importantly, we have to…

Vinny Lingham: Hedging a $200 billion stablecoin with Bitcoin is impractical, gold is set to reach $10,000, and Bitcoin’s narrative has shifted to a store of value

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Xash cofounder Vinny Lingham on why gold—not Bitcoin—will be the world’s reserve asset, and why he’s building a gold-backed stablecoin. Key Takeaways Hedging a $200 billion stablecoin with Bitcoin is impractical due to significant counterparty risk. The perception of risk in the economy affects the value of assets like gold. Gold is likely to reach $10,000 within two years due to its scarcity and historical role as a store of value. Gold is the neutral reserve asset of the world, outperforming Bitcoin in terms of liquidity and market size. Bitcoin…

Wyatt: DeFi markets face cyclical highs and lows, crypto lending proves sustainable amid centralized failures, and risks of leveraged systems threaten stability

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Castle Island Ventures investor Wyatt Khosrowshahi on why DeFi lending still works—and why most crypto tokens aren’t worth their valuations. Key takeaways The DeFi industry recently experienced a cyclical high followed by a significant decline in token valuations. Total Value Locked (TVL) is a crucial metric for assessing DeFi protocols’ value. Crypto lending markets are sustainable due to their unique value proposition. This year has been marked by rapid capital formation in the crypto space. DeFi business models can be divided into instantaneous activities and evergreen capital formation. Lending remains…

Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin Says He’s Leaving Centralized Social Media Behind in 2026

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Vitalik Buterin said that he already posts through Firefly, a multi-client covering X, Lens, Farcaster, and Bluesky. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said he plans to return fully to decentralized social media in 2026. In the latest post on X, he explained that better mass communication tools are necessary for a better society while pointing out that the current platforms often prioritize short-term engagement over users’ long-term interests and fail to surface the best information, arguments, or areas of agreement. He said there is no simple solution to these issues,…

Former Alameda Research co-CEO Caroline Ellison set for release Wednesday after 14 months in custody

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Caroline Ellison exits federal custody Jan 21 after FTX cooperation, faces 10-year industry ban and supervised release. Caroline Ellison, the former co-CEO of Alameda Research, was released from federal custody today after serving roughly 440 days of a two-year prison sentence tied to her role in the collapse of FTX and Alameda Research. The release came about ten months ahead of her originally scheduled term, reflecting her cooperation with prosecutors and good conduct. Ellison pleaded guilty in late 2022 to multiple fraud and conspiracy charges related to the misuse of…

BTC-To-Gold Ratio Hits New Lows As Gold Rally Continues

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Gold’s record-breaking rally inadvertently put pressure on Bitcoin’s allure, but analysts say historical data shows BTC eventually starts a catch-up rally. Bitcoin’s (BTC) relative performance against gold has weakened sharply, but several analysts argue that this setup remains a long-term investment opportunity for BTC. Key takeaways: The Bitcoin-to-gold ratio fell to 18.5 ounces per BTC, its lowest since November 2023. Analysts say these rare “asymmetric setups” often precede capital rotations back into Bitcoin. BTC/Gold one-day chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView The Bitcoin-to-gold ratio measures how many ounces of gold are required to…

Bitcoin Price Reclaims $90K After Trump Rules Out Using Force Over Greenland

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However, the tariff threats between the US and EU continue. In a highly anticipated speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, US President Donald Trump addressed numerous hot topics, including the escalating situation with Greenland and some cryptocurrency news. BTC’s price, alongside most financial markets, rallied during and after the event, surpassing $90,000 after the recent meltdown. BREAKING: US markets surge as President Trump rules out military action in Greenland. We are now on step #7 of our tariff playbook with timing EXACTLY as outlined. https://t.co/O0OxJZlXyT pic.twitter.com/56Ayjb32uB…

Ondo Finance launches tokenized US stocks and ETFs on Solana

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The integration of tokenized stocks on Solana could revolutionize blockchain finance, enhancing accessibility and liquidity for global investors. Ondo Finance has launched Ondo Global Markets on Solana, introducing hundreds of tokenized stocks and ETFs to the blockchain’s 3.2 million daily users, according to a Wednesday announcement. Built to bring traditional public securities onto the blockchain, Ondo Global Markets enables investors to buy, sell, and trade over 200 tokenized US stocks and ETFs, with crypto rails enabling fast, secure, and scalable transactions. After debuting on Ethereum and expanding to BNB Chain,…

How Low Can ETH Go After Losing $3K Support?

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Ethereum remains in a corrective phase after rejection from the mid-$3,000 region, with the price rolling over on both the daily and 4-hour timeframes while on-chain data continues to show structural supply leaving exchanges. The combination of short-term technical weakness and longer-term constructive on-chain positioning creates a context where further downside or sideways action in the near term can coexist with a still‐intact cyclical bull backdrop. Ethereum Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily chart, ETH has turned lower after failing to sustain inside the $3,300–$3,400 resistance block, which…

First FTX-Linked Exec to be Released from Prison Today

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Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, is scheduled for release from federal custody after serving 440 days of a two-year sentence. According to inmate records with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Ellison is expected to be released from the Residential Reentry Management field office in New York City on Wednesday, more than a year after she reported to prison in Danbury, Connecticut. The former Alameda CEO was one of three executives linked to the defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX to serve prison time, along with former FTX CEO Sam…