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- Trump’s ‘Very Soon’ Crypto Bill Meets Congressional Gridlock President Donald Trump declared at the World Economic Forum in Davos that he hopes to sign crypto market structure legislation "very soon." However, the legislation remains gridlocked in Congress, exposing a widening gap between presidential ambition and legislative reality. The standoff between Coinbase and banking lobbyists over stablecoin yields threatens to derail what lawmakers call a once-in-a-generation regulatory window—risking a two-year delay that could push crypto business overseas. Trump: "Bitcoin, All of Them" "Now Congress is working very hard on crypto market structure legislation, which I hope to sign very soon, unlocking new pathways to reach financial...

- FBTC vs. BITQ: Direct Bitcoin Exposure or Crypto Through Public Markets Key Points Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) and Bitwise Crypto Industry Innovators ETF (BITQ) offer two very different ways to invest in the crypto economy: FBTC gives direct bitcoin exposure with lower fees, while BITQ holds a basket of crypto-linked stocks and charges more for that diversification. Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) and Bitwise Crypto Industry Innovators ETF (BITQ) aim to capture the growth potential of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, but they do so through distinct approaches. FBTC does so through holding bitcoin itself, and BITQ invests in companies operating within crypto and blockchain sectors. This comparison highlights how...

- A sweeping US crypto market bill is likely to be delayed by at least several weeks as key lawmakers shift their focus to potential housing legislation in support of President Donald Trump’s affordability push, according to people familiar with the matter. The move by the Senate Banking Committee follows Trump administration calls to tackle costs for Americans ahead of this year’s congressional elections. The panel is likely to further postpone consideration of major digital-asset legislation, which was already delayed last week, until late February or March, said some of the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private deliberations. Housing Concerns Although Trump and top officials in his administration have made...

- Bitcoin’s quantum threat sparks concern on Wall Street Bitcoin’s quantum computing threat has reached the upper echelons of finance. And Sergio Ermotti, CEO of $5 trillion Swiss bank UBS, is the latest Wall Street leader to sound the alarm. “The potential effect of quantum computing on the safety of [cryptocurrencies] still needs to be proved,” Ermotti told CNBC on Thursday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Ermotti joins a growing chorus that includes the likes of Ray Dalio, BlackRock, and Christopher Wood, the global head of equity strategy at Jefferies’ Financial Group. Wood removed Bitcoin from his recommended long-term pension portfolio last week, citing the growing threat of quantum computers. Watching...

- Amid Crypto Downturn, Advisor Allocations Are on the Rise Crypto markets may be seesawing, but financial advisors' willingness to buy digital assets in client portfolios is only moving in one direction: up. In 2025, a record 32% of advisors reported investing in cryptocurrency in client accounts, according to a survey of financial advisors by asset manager Bitwise and index provider VettaFi. That figure is up 10 percentage points from 2024, despite a volatile trading period for bellwether assets like bitcoin. Over the course of the survey's fielding from Oct. 31 to Dec. 8, the price of bitcoin tumbled some 17%. Since hitting an all-time high of $126,000 in early October, bitcoin has fallen roughly 30%. Still, advisors like Ramiro...

- Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Makes Bold Bitcoin and Nvidia Prediction Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has laid out one of its clearest long-term views yet on Bitcoin and Nvidia, two assets that defined the 2024–2025 market cycle. The firm’s latest Big Ideas 2026 report predicts that the Bitcoin market cap will increase by 700% over the next four years. It also predicts that Nvidia’s dominance in AI hardware may face growing pressure from competitors. Bitcoin Price to Hit $800,000? ARK argues that Bitcoin’s behavior changed meaningfully in 2025. Its drawdowns were smaller, volatility declined, and risk-adjusted returns improved compared to past cycles. Measured by the Sharpe Ratio, Bitcoin outperformed Ethereum, Solana, and the broader...

- Steak 'n Shake to Pay 'Bitcoin Bonus' to Hourly Employees—Here's How Much Restaurant franchise Steak ‘n Shake is deepening its embrace of Bitcoin, teaming with publicly traded Bitcoin services firm Fold to offer a BTC bonus to hourly employees. Using Fold’s infrastructure, the restaurant will pay employees a bonus of $0.21 per hour, paid in BTC, which will vest in full after two years. “Starting March 1, Steak n Shake will give all hourly employees at its company-operated restaurants a Bitcoin bonus of $0.21 for every hour worked,” the restaurant brand posted on X. “Employees will be able to collect their Bitcoin pay after a two-year vesting period.” Based on a 40-hour work week, an hourly employee at the restaurant could stand...

- As the controversy over the Greenland episode rages, U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 21. With stock market benchmarks like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) struggling on the charts, Trump delivered a long speech to a packed audience at the World Economic Forum (WEF). While he reiterated the U.S.'s claim over the island, he ruled out the use of force as European countries attempt to counter Uncle Sam's domineering pose. Trump reiterates 'crypto capital of the world' promise At the WEF, Trump sharply criticized the Joe Biden administration for failing the crypto industry and hailed his own administration for making quick progress as he completes...

Greenland Gambit Sparks Crypto Chaos: Tariff Threats Send Bitcoin Sliding – Analysts Eye $75K Markets convulsed after President Donald Trump threatened steep tariffs on eight European nations unless Denmark cedes Greenland, with rhetoric including hints the U.S. might seize the territory by force, triggering a global risk-off move on January 20. Gold surged to record highs while Bitcoin plunged into the low-$90K range, with some intraday trades dipping as low as $87K. The crypto market shed nearly $150 billion in market capitalization as leveraged positions unwound violently, exposing Bitcoin’s continued treatment as a speculative asset rather than the safe haven its proponents claim it to be. Tariff Shock Drives Historic Divergence...

- President Trump has a habit of moving markets with his words, and he appears to have done that yet again Wednesday, prompting large swings across both crypto and stock markets—with the daily volatility generating over $1 billion worth of crypto liquidations in the process. Bitcoin recently rebounded above $90,000 again after falling to nearly $87,000 just hours earlier, with the rebound coming after Trump said in Davos that he would no longer issue new tariffs against European countries after meeting with the head of NATO. The price of Bitcoin has since settled to $89,574, as of this writing. “Based upon a very productive meeting that I have had with the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, we have formed the framework of a...

- U.S. billionaire and former hedge fund manager, Mike Novogratz, is going all in on a new crypto fund. His digital asset investment firm, Galaxy Digital (NASDAQ: GLXY), is set to launch a $100 million hedge fund in the first quarter of this year, targeting opportunities in the volatile digital assets market. The firm, which manages roughly $17 billion in digital assets, said the fund will take both long and short positions, aiming to profit from market swings rather than relying solely on price appreciation. Diversified strategy linking crypto and traditional finance The hedge fund will invest up to 30% of its portfolio directly in cryptocurrencies, with the remainder focused on financial services companies affected by blockchain...

- Why a $778 Billion Mortgage Lender Is Taking Bitcoin and Ethereum Seriously Now Younger Americans may find it increasingly difficult to afford a home, but Newrez, a national wholesale mortgage lender, thinks Bitcoin and Ethereum could change that. The firm—which serviced a $778.3 billion portfolio of 3.7 million loans, as of last year—recently signaled that it would begin assessing both cryptocurrencies for mortgage qualification. Last week, it billed itself as the first major provider of mortgages in the U.S. to do so. That means the company intends to view Bitcoin and Ethereum as reserves that a homeowner could theoretically dip into to meet their mortgage obligations. Typically, applications ask prospective borrowers to report...

- Crypto traders are still active on prediction markets, but fewer are willing to take risks. New on-chain analysis from BeInCrypto shows that high-conviction crypto trading on Polymarket has cooled steadily since early January, after peaking twice in late December and the first week of the new year. The data does not track casual users or passive viewers. Instead, it focuses on wallets that actively placed orders and provided liquidity on crypto-related markets, offering a clearer signal of trader sentiment. High-Conviction Crypto Activity Peaked, Then Faded BeInCrypto analysts observed daily maker activity on Polymarket over the past 30 days, filtering only crypto-tagged markets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum price outcomes, meme...

- Bitcoin hovers near $88,000 as Wall Street urges caution in 'chasing rallies' Bitcoin (BTC-USD) briefly touched $90,000 on Wednesday before falling to roughly $88,000 as President Trump offered encouragement on legislation in Congress that could serve as a catalyst for crypto prices. The token rallied 1% after Trump said he was working "to ensure America remains the crypto capital of the world." "Congress is working very hard on crypto market structure legislation...which I hope to sign very soon," said Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The president’s comments raised hopes for a broader regulatory framework after the bill hit a snag last week when trading platform Coinbase (COIN) withdrew its support ahead of a key...

- Jim Cramer delivers blunt Bitcoin warning amid Greenland tensions Popular TV personality Jim Cramer is well-known for his hot takes on the stock and crypto markets, and no matter how much he is criticized, he doesn't shy away from sharing his views. A well-known figure on Wall Street, Cramer is a former hedge fund manager who now hosts "Mad Money" and "Squawk on the Street" on CNBC. Famous for his energetic TV delivery, Cramer’s commentary has prompted many traders to think the market often moves opposite to where he’s pointing. It is referred to as the “Inverse Cramer effect," according to which assets he endorses often decline shortly afterward, while those he dismisses tend to rally. Cramer hints at S&P 500 rally As...

- Trump Expects to Sign Crypto Market Structure Bill Soon, Unleash Innovation Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, United States President Donald Trump signals he expects to be able to sign the CLARITY Act soon. The Act is the crypto market’s structure bill that has been involved in public controversies due to fears of killing innovation in favor of traditional banks. “To unleash innovation and savings and financing, I’m also working to ensure America remains the crypto capital of the world. And to that end I signed last year the landmark GENIUS Act into law. Now, Congress is working very hard on crypto market structure legislation. Bitcoin, all of them. Which I hope to sign very soon, unlocking new pathways for...

- The younger you are, the more trust you have in crypto. That’s the central finding of a new OKX survey of 1,000 Americans conducted in January 2026. Gen Z trusts crypto more The survey revealed a striking divide between younger and older investors when it comes to digital assets. When asked how much they trust crypto platforms, 40% of Gen Z and 41% of Millennials rated them 7 or higher on a 10-point scale, compared with just 9% of Baby Boomers. That makes younger generations roughly five times more trusting of crypto than their older peers. Gen Z (born between 1997 and 2012) are digital natives shaped by technology, while millennials (born between 1981 and 1996) bridge the pre and post-internet eras. Baby Boomers (born...

- Buy the Bitcoin Dip? Not Until Short-Term Holders Show Gains, Says Compass Point Betting on Bitcoin before it reclaims the $98,000 mark might not be the best idea, following the asset’s recent downturn, according to analysts at investment bank Compass Point. That’s the current average cost for short-term holders, who have held the digital asset for less than 155 days—and are typically sensitive to price swings—they wrote in a Wednesday note. Last week, the price of Bitcoin climbed to a two-month high of $97,500. However, it failed to cross the threshold for short-term holders, the analysts wrote, bolstering fears that the digital asset’s price could be poised for a prolonged slide. “One of the defining features of Bitcoin bear...

- President Donald Trump said Wednesday he hopes to sign crypto’s coveted market structure bill “very soon,” likely adding pressure to a legislative effort that nearly went off the rails last week. “Now Congress is working very hard on crypto market structure legislation, which I hope to sign very soon, unlocking new pathways to reach financial freedom,” Trump said during a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, reading from prepared remarks. “Bitcoin, all of them,” the president added, looking briefly away from the teleprompter. The show of support came just hours after one of the White House’s top crypto officials appeared to publicly criticize Coinbase for potentially jeopardizing the bill’s chances of passage. Last week...

- Bitcoin and global markets have turned defensive after a sharp shock from Japan’s bond market and renewed geopolitical tensions, dragging BTC down by more than 6% over the past week as U.S. equities slid by more than 2% at their lows and global debt markets sold off. According to a recent market insight from QCP Asia, the pullback has been driven by surging Japanese government bond yields and escalating U.S.–Europe trade disputes, developments analysts say are tightening financial conditions and eroding risk appetite across asset classes. Against this development, Bitcoin has struggled to regain momentum, trading below $90,000 after only recently reclaiming $97,000, as it increasingly behaves like a rate-sensitive risk asset rather...