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Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $92,733 as of this writing, continuing a recovery rally after weeks below $90,000. However, the pioneer crypto now faces a major test: the US Supreme Court’s ruling on President Trump’s global tariffs, scheduled for January 9.The decision could force the Treasury to refund $133–$ 140 billion to importers, triggering volatility across cryptocurrency, equity, and bond markets.Sponsored SponsoredCrypto Investors Brace for Potential Shock on January 9The case centers on whether Trump exceeded his authority in imposing tariffs that he says generated roughly $600 billion in revenue.Justices return from a four-week break to release opinions at 10:00…

Stablecoins are shifting from a crypto native tool to a core piece of institutional market plumbing, according to a new cross-sector outlook report from Moody’s. In the report, published Monday, the ratings agency said stablecoins processed about 87% more settlement volume in 2025 than the year before, reaching $9 trillion in activity based on industry estimates of onchain transactions, rather than purely bank‑to‑bank flows. Moody’s said fiat‑backed stablecoins and tokenized deposits are evolving into “digital cash” for liquidity management, collateral movements and settlements across an increasingly tokenized financial system.Stablecoins plug into institutional railsMoody’s placed stablecoins alongside tokenized bonds, funds and…

In brief More than 200 community bank leaders have warned that crypto companies are exploiting regulatory gaps in the GENIUS Act. The ABA estimates up to $6.6 trillion in deposits could flee to yield-bearing stablecoins, threatening credit availability. The OCC chief had previously downplayed banks’ concerns, saying any material deposit flight “would not happen overnight.” Community banks are looking to close a loophole in federal stablecoin rules, urging U.S. senators to tighten oversight of yield-based workarounds.The American Bankers Association’s Community Bankers Council sent a letter to lawmakers on Monday, warning that crypto companies are skirting the GENIUS Act’s ban on…

Ethereum has recently shown a notable shift in short-term momentum, attracting renewed attention as it approaches a technically important area. While the broader structure remains corrective, recent price behaviour suggests that buyers are becoming more active near key technical levels. Ethereum Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, ETH has experienced a clear upside surge from the $2.7K demand zone, pushing the price toward a substantial resistance zone. This resistance is defined by the confluence of the 100-day moving average of $3.4K and the highlighted yellow supply area. Historically, this region has acted as a strong barrier, and…

Bitcoin trades near $91.7K as exchange supply drops to 13.7%, with low inflows, steady outflows, and key levels at $93.8K and $96.5K in focus. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at near $91,700 at press time, down almost 2% in the last 24 hours. Over the past week, it has gained 4%. The focus now is shifting from short-term price swings to what’s happening with supply on exchanges. Fewer coins are being held on trading platforms, even as the price stays near $92,000. Exchange Supply Hits Lowest Levels Since 2018 The share of Bitcoin held on exchanges has dropped to around 13.7%,…

Guest Contributor Shane Neagle Editor In Chief • The Tokenist The following is a guest post and opinion from Shane Neagle, Editor In Chief from The Tokenist.Between the end of 2025 and up to July 2026, the European Union’s MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation will go into full effect. Specifically, crypto exchanges, self-custody wallet providers, custodians, asset transfer providers, stablecoin issuers and portfolio managers will have to obtain formal authorization to continue operating.Notably, out of the 27 EU member states, only Poland is delaying the national implementation of this strict crypto framework. Polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoed the MiCA-compliant bill…

In a move that could shape corporate Bitcoin adoption, index provider MSCI is set to decide whether to exclude companies holding significant Bitcoin reserves from its global benchmarks. The outcome, due January 15, may influence billions in forced selling and set precedents for how Wall Street views Bitcoin as a treasury asset. MSCI Inc., a New York-based publicly traded company listed on the NYSE with a market capitalization of $43.76 billion and a stock price of $565.68 as of January 2, is a key player in the investment world. It curates over 246,000 equity indexes daily, with more than $18.3…

In brief The amount of documented wrench attacks has increased in 2025 amid Bitcoin’s price rise. At least 65 have been tracked in a public database, with many more expected to be unreported. Some of the most grisly crimes include murder, severed fingers, and sexual assaults. Crypto’s growing mainstream presence has not been all good news for investors. Alongside Bitcoin’s price rise, a growing list of wrench attacks—that is, physical attacks meant to coerce a victim to hand over access to their crypto holdings—have taken place over the course of 2025. According to a publicly available database of wrench attacks from Jameson…

Fedi will release its full software stack as open source on Jan. 3, completing a pledge made at launch in 2024. The company said all Fedi software has now transitioned to the Affero General Public License (AGPL), following an interim period under a business source license.  The change makes Fedi’s codebase publicly available under a copyleft license that requires derivative works to remain open, according to a spokesperson from Fedi.  The date carries weight in Bitcoin history. Jan. 3 marks the anniversary of the Bitcoin genesis block, mined in 2009. Fedi said the timing reflects its focus on community ownership…

A cluster of suspicious wagers netted more than $630,000 on Polymarket after betting on the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.The activity triggered a swift legislative response in Washington, with lawmakers moving to ban federal officials from trading on prediction markets.Sponsored SponsoredLawmakers Move to Bar Officials From Prediction MarketsOn January 4, blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain identified three digital wallets that netted a combined profit of $630,484 on Polymarket by betting on the removal of Maduro. Three insider wallets on #Polymarket bet on Venezuelan President Maduro being out of office just hours before his arrest, netting a total profit of $630,484!The…