Alternative Inflation Data Shows Sharp Cooling in US CPI

Alternative inflation data is pointing to a sharp cooling in US prices, reinforcing the case for interest rate cuts and carrying broader implications for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. After the Federal Reserve paused rate cuts last week and signaled no clear path to near-term cuts, real-time inflation data suggest policymakers may be out of sync with rapidly improving price conditions. Truflation, an alternative inflation tracker that aggregates millions of daily price points from tens of independent data providers, showed broad-based cooling across its US inflation indexes. As of Sunday, Truflation’s…

Bitcoin More ‘Undervalued’ Than During All Previous Bear Markets, Data Says

Bitcoin’s MVRV Z-score printed record lows on a rolling two-year basis, making BTC price more “undervalued” than at the pit of past bear markets. Bitcoin (BTC) may be “close to the end” of its correction as a classic BTC price metric beats records. Key points: Bitcoin’s MVRV Z-score is at record lows on two-year rolling time frames. The “wild” data is leading to predictions of an imminent BTC price recovery. Analysis says that the precious metals rally is “done for now.” MVRV Z-score says Bitcoin is “undervalued” In an X…

Bitmine stakes additional 113,280 ETH, totaling $7B in staked assets: On-chain data

Bitmine, the Ethereum treasury company chaired by Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, staked an additional 113,280 ETH worth about $341 million today, according to data from Arkham Intelligence. Tom Lee(@fundstrat)’s #Bitmine staked another 113,280 $ETH($340.68M) an hour ago. In total, #Bitmine has now staked 2,332,051 $ETH($7B), 55% of its total holdings.https://t.co/P684j5YQaG pic.twitter.com/Q4VDKaxmFp — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) January 28, 2026 The transaction brings Bitmine’s total staked Ethereum to 2.3 million ETH, valued at approximately $7 billion, representing 55% of the company’s holdings. Bitmine holds 4.2 million ETH in total, roughly 3.5% of the entire…

Corning shares surge over 16% after Meta signs $6B data center deal

Corning shares jumped more than 16% to a record high after the company announced a multiyear agreement with Meta Platforms valued at up to $6 billion to support the expansion of advanced data centers in the United States. Under the deal, Corning will supply Meta with its latest optical fiber, cable, and connectivity technologies designed to meet the scale and density requirements of next-generation AI data centers. Meta will serve as an anchor customer as Corning expands manufacturing capacity across North Carolina, including a significant expansion at its optical cable…

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta signs $6B fiber deal with Corning to expand US data centers

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta is partnering with Corning in a multi-year agreement worth up to $6 billion to supply fiber-optic cables for its AI data centers, the tech giant disclosed in a Tuesday press release. The agreement will allow Corning to expand manufacturing in North Carolina and grow its workforce, while Meta’s data centers will continue to support thousands of construction and operational jobs. “Building the most advanced data centers in the US requires world-class partners and American manufacturing,” Joel Kaplan, Chief Global Affairs Officer at Meta, said in a statement.…

Crypto Users Exposed in 149M Infostealer Data Dump

A cybersecurity researcher has uncovered a massive, publicly accessible database containing millions of stolen login credentials harvested from malware-infected personal devices, including accounts linked to major social media platforms and the crypto exchange Binance. The dataset, uncovered by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler, contained around 149 million usernames and passwords from personal phones and computers, according to a Friday blog post published on ExpressVPN. The records were tied to services including Facebook, Instagram, Netflix and Binance, with at least 420,000 credentials associated with Binance users. The leak contained 48 million Gmail…

French Authorities Investigate Data Breach of Crypto Tax Platform

A local news outlet reported that a hacking group called the Shiny Hunters sent ransom demands to Waltio after seizing personal data from about 50,000 users. Authorities in France have started a preliminary investigation into a breach of cryptocurrency tax platform Waltio that could have compromised users’ personal data. According to a Thursday notice by French cybersecurity authorities, the Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office and the country’s National Cyber ​​Unit were investigating the nature of the stolen data and identities of Waltio users. The notice warned that users affected by the…

Bitmine increases staked Ethereum to 1.9M ETH, valued at $5.7B: On-chain data

BitMine Immersion Technologies, the publicly traded Ethereum treasury company led by Tom Lee, staked an additional 171,264 ETH worth $503 million today, according to data tracked by Lookonchain. Tom Lee(@fundstrat)’s #Bitmine staked another 171,264 $ETH($503.2M) 6 hours ago. In total, #Bitmine has now staked 1,943,200 $ETH($5.71B).https://t.co/P684j5YQaG pic.twitter.com/xrFAF4KKau — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) January 23, 2026 The firm’s total staked Ether now stands at about 1.9 million ETH, valued at roughly $5.7 billion. BitMine holds over 4 million ETH in total, representing approximately 3.5% of Ethereum’s circulating supply. The company has set a…

Kingsport City leaders advance Bitcoin mining and data center regulation

The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen has advanced a new ordinance establishing zoning rules for crypto mining operations and data centers in the city, according to WJHL. Passed on first reading Tuesday, the ordinance sets standards for data centers and crypto mining, including setbacks, noise limits and zoning restrictions, while allowing the uses under strict oversight. Manager Ken Weems said it would protect existing property owners. Under the ordinance, mining crypto assets, like Bitcoin, would be permitted only in heavy industrial zones and would require special exception approval and…

US economy grew 4.4% in revised Q3 data, fastest pace in two years

The US economy grew 4.4% in Q3 2025, slightly faster than the initial 4.3% estimate, according to revised data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. It marks the strongest quarterly growth in two years, boosted by higher exports and stronger business investment. Consumer spending, government outlays, and a drop in imports also contributed, though household consumption was revised slightly lower. The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, the core PCE index excluding food and energy, held at 2.9% for the quarter. Headline PCE rose 2.8%, and the gross domestic purchases price index…