Month: January 2026

Trump Moves on Fed, NFT Paris Cancelled: Global Express

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The US Department of Justice, at the direction of President Donald Trump, has opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The DOJ alleges that the chair has misallocated funds in the course of renovations of Federal Reserve office buildings, a claim that Powell has denied. The Fed chair said that the charges were politically motivated and “a consequence of the Federal Reserve setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public, rather than following the preferences of the President.” Trump had previously…

How US Investors Could Spark Bitcoin’s Deep Correction or Surge

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Bitcoin’s next move hinges on U.S. institutions, with a return of buyers potentially driving a breakout above $100,000. With Bitcoin (BTC) hovering near recent highs after touching about $98,000 a day earlier, traders are weighing geopolitical headlines against signs of shifting demand from large U.S. investors. The next move hinges on whether American institutions return as steady buyers or remain cautious, a decision that could keep prices range-bound or push volatility higher. Market Awaits Institutional Signal On-chain analyst GugaOnChain pointed to the Coinbase Premium Index as a key gauge…

Venezuela Leaker Jailed, Trump Says As Prediction Markets Face Scrutiny

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US President Donald Trump said the “leaker on Venezuela” has been jailed, a remark that has renewed scrutiny of prediction markets following a series of well-timed bets earlier this month. “The leaker on Venezuela has been found and is in jail right now,” Trump said in the Oval Office on Wednesday, according to a video posted by The Wall Street Journal. Although Trump did not mention prediction markets, blockchain analysts such as Lookonchain have speculated that the leaker may be linked to a cluster of Polymarket accounts that placed concentrated…

Major lender Newrez to accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins for mortgage qualification

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Key Takeaways Newrez will start accepting eligible crypto holdings as part of mortgage qualification. The move makes Newrez the first major lender among the country’s top 25 to formally recognize crypto in mortgage origination. Share this article Major US non-bank lender Newrez will allow borrowers to include certain crypto holdings when applying for a mortgage starting in February. Eligible assets are Bitcoin, Ethereum, SEC-approved spot ETFs backed by BTC or ETH, and USD-backed stablecoins. Homebuyers will be able to use these assets for income and asset verification without the need…

Jefferies ‘Greed & Fear’ Strategist Drops Bitcoin on Quantum Risk

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Investment bank Jefferies’ longtime “Greed & Fear” strategist Christopher Wood has reportedly dropped Bitcoin entirely from his flagship model portfolio, citing mounting concerns that advances in quantum computing could undermine the cryptocurrency’s long-term security. According to a report by Bloomberg, in the latest edition of his Greed & Fear newsletter, Wood said the 10% Bitcoin (BTC) allocation he first added in late 2020 has been replaced by a split position in physical gold and gold mining stocks. He argued that quantum breakthroughs would weaken Bitcoin’s claim to be a dependable…

Bitcoin (BTC) Sell Signal Sparks Fears of Major Price Drop

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Bitcoin faces a key sell signal on the weekly chart, rejection at $126K, and mixed technical setups as traders watch $95.5K and $102K levels. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading near $95,500 after a brief move toward $98,000 earlier this week. While the market remains active, analysts are watching a series of chart signals and technical levels that may influence the cryptocurrency’s short-term direction. Sell Signal Appears on Weekly BTC Chart A weekly chart posted by Ali Martinez shows a new sell signal on the Supertrend indicator. The last time it…

Belarus Introduces State-Regulated Cryptobanks

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Belarus has introduced a legal framework for so-called “cryptobanks,” formally integrating digital asset activity into the country’s regulated banking system under direct state oversight. On Friday, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko signed Decree No. 19, defining how crypto banks may operate and what conditions they must meet to enter the market.  The decree positions cryptobanks as joint-stock companies authorized to combine token-based operations with traditional banking, payments and related financial services. Rather than creating a parallel sector for crypto, the framework ties digital asset activity to existing financial oversight mechanisms and…

Top Wall Street equity strategist exits Bitcoin over quantum computing threat

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Key Takeaways Christopher Wood, a renowned equity strategist at Jefferies, has decided to divest from Bitcoin. The decision stems from concerns about quantum computing potentially compromising Bitcoin’s security architecture. Share this article Jefferies’ Global Head of Equity Strategy Christopher Wood has removed Bitcoin from his model portfolio over fears that advances in quantum computing could eventually undermine its long-term viability as a store of value. Writing in his Greed & Fear newsletter, Wood said the technology may arrive sooner than expected and poses an existential risk to Bitcoin’s security and…

Moldova To Legalize Cryptocurrencies Aligned With EU MiCA Regulation

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Moldova plans to introduce its first comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation by the end of 2026, aligning its rules with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) framework, according to the country’s finance minister, Andrian Gavrilita. Gavrilita said Wednesday in an interview on the state-owned TVR Moldova that the government is working with regulators to develop a legal framework that would allow citizens to hold and trade cryptocurrencies, while stopping short of recognizing digital assets as a means of payment. “We have the responsibility to regulate them, and it will be…

Google Play Policy Shift Threatens Crypto Exchange Access in South Korea

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Google is rolling out updated crypto app requirements in South Korea, a move that may significantly restrict access to offshore crypto exchanges by tying app availability to local regulatory clearance.  According to South Korean media outlet News1, starting Jan. 28, crypto exchange and wallet apps listed on Google Play in South Korea must upload documentation proving that their Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registration with the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has been accepted.  Google reportedly clarified that developers listing crypto exchange and custodial wallet apps must upload proof of…