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The memecoin Nietzschean Penguin (PENGUIN) surged over 8,000% to a $0.174 all-time high shortly after its launch. The rally accelerated dramatically following a viral post from an official White House social media account featuring a penguin image. Large investors, or whales, both accumulated and…
Nietzschean Penguin Memecoin Surges 179% After White House Post; Facing Pullback
The memecoin Nietzschean Penguin (PENGUIN) surged over 8,000% to a $0.174 all-time high shortly after its launch. The rally accelerated dramatically following a viral post from an official White House social media account featuring a penguin image. Large investors, or whales, both accumulated and sold substantial amounts, contributing to extreme volatility as the token’s market […]
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January 25, 2026 at 11:22 PM
The memecoin Nietzschean Penguin (PENGUIN) surged over 8,000% to a $0.174 all-time high shortly after its launch. The rally accelerated dramatically following a viral post from an official White House social media account featuring a penguin image. Large investors, or whales, both accumulated and…
Memecoin PIPPIN has plunged more than 13% in the past 24 hours, deepening its monthly losses to approximately 36%. This decline significantly underperforms the broader, relatively flat cryptocurrency market. Data indicates that “smart money” investors sold over $675,000 worth of PIPPIN,…
Pippin Memecoin Plunges 13% as ‘Smart Money’ Sells $675K Worth
Memecoin PIPPIN has plunged more than 13% in the past 24 hours, deepening its monthly losses to approximately 36%. This decline significantly underperforms the broader, relatively flat cryptocurrency market. Data indicates that “smart money” investors sold over $675,000 worth of PIPPIN, contributing to widespread selling pressure among memecoins. Technical analysis shows the token’s price has […]
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January 25, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Memecoin PIPPIN has plunged more than 13% in the past 24 hours, deepening its monthly losses to approximately 36%. This decline significantly underperforms the broader, relatively flat cryptocurrency market. Data indicates that “smart money” investors sold over $675,000 worth of PIPPIN,…
Foundry USA curtailed about 60% of its Bitcoin hashrate since Friday as a severe U.S. winter storm forced capacity reductions to ease grid stress. Operators removed nearly 200 exahashes per second, slowing temporary block production and reducing mining output across affected regions. “Bitcoin…
Foundry USA Curtailed 60% of Bitcoin Hashrate Amid Winter Storm, Slowing Blocks to 12m avg
Foundry USA curtailed about 60% of its Bitcoin hashrate since Friday as a severe U.S. winter storm forced capacity reductions to ease grid stress. Operators removed nearly 200 exahashes per second, slowing temporary block production and reducing mining output across affected regions. “Bitcoin hashrate on Foundry USA alone is down by nearly 200 exahashes per […]
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January 25, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Foundry USA curtailed about 60% of its Bitcoin hashrate since Friday as a severe U.S. winter storm forced capacity reductions to ease grid stress. Operators removed nearly 200 exahashes per second, slowing temporary block production and reducing mining output across affected regions. “Bitcoin…
The Polygon network experienced a significant surge in on-chain activity and fees in early January, driving its POL token to a high near $0.1866. However, this activity proved unsustainable, leading to a sharp decline in both network usage and the token’s price, which has fallen over 33% from its…
Polygon [POL] Slumps 33% From Jan. High as On-Chain Activity & Demand Decline
The Polygon network experienced a significant surge in on-chain activity and fees in early January, driving its POL token to a high near $0.1866. However, this activity proved unsustainable, leading to a sharp decline in both network usage and the token’s price, which has fallen over 33% from its peak as demand weakened. The Polygon […]
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January 25, 2026 at 9:20 PM
The Polygon network experienced a significant surge in on-chain activity and fees in early January, driving its POL token to a high near $0.1866. However, this activity proved unsustainable, leading to a sharp decline in both network usage and the token’s price, which has fallen over 33% from its…
Michael Saylor said this week that the biggest threat to the Bitcoin network comes from “ambitious opportunists” trying to force protocol changes, and his post sparked online debate about the protocol’s future. The comments prompted responses from developers, investors, and node operators over…
Saylor: ‘ambitious opportunists’ threaten Bitcoin; devs, quantum risk ignite heated debate
Michael Saylor said this week that the biggest threat to the Bitcoin network comes from “ambitious opportunists” trying to force protocol changes, and his post sparked online debate about the protocol’s future. The comments prompted responses from developers, investors, and node operators over spam, protocol ossification, and quantum risk. Justin Bechler interpreted the remark as […]
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January 25, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Michael Saylor said this week that the biggest threat to the Bitcoin network comes from “ambitious opportunists” trying to force protocol changes, and his post sparked online debate about the protocol’s future. The comments prompted responses from developers, investors, and node operators over…
In late January 2026, Ethereum (ETH) displayed conflicting market signals as its price corrected below $3,000. While a monthly chart showed a bullish technical pattern, a bearish momentum indicator introduced caution. Large investors, or “whales,” were accumulating ETH during the dip, contrasting…
ETH Consolidates Near $3K as Whales Buy Dip Despite Bearish Indicators
In late January 2026, Ethereum (ETH) displayed conflicting market signals as its price corrected below $3,000. While a monthly chart showed a bullish technical pattern, a bearish momentum indicator introduced caution. Large investors, or “whales,” were accumulating ETH during the dip, contrasting with retail traders focused on short-term highs. The network’s fundamental strength was evidenced […]
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January 25, 2026 at 8:17 PM
In late January 2026, Ethereum (ETH) displayed conflicting market signals as its price corrected below $3,000. While a monthly chart showed a bullish technical pattern, a bearish momentum indicator introduced caution. Large investors, or “whales,” were accumulating ETH during the dip, contrasting…
The cryptocurrency market experienced a broad downturn last week, with several major altcoins posting significant losses. Ethena’s ENA token fell roughly 15%, breaking below key support. Arbitrum’s ARB also slid close to 15%, while the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance’s FET dropped over 8%…
ENA and ARB Slump 15%, FET Falls as AI Tokens Lead Crypto Market Downturn
The cryptocurrency market experienced a broad downturn last week, with several major altcoins posting significant losses. Ethena’s ENA token fell roughly 15%, breaking below key support. Arbitrum’s ARB also slid close to 15%, while the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance’s FET dropped over 8% amid a wider slump in AI-related tokens. Larger assets like Solana and Chainlink […]
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January 25, 2026 at 7:12 PM
The cryptocurrency market experienced a broad downturn last week, with several major altcoins posting significant losses. Ethena’s ENA token fell roughly 15%, breaking below key support. Arbitrum’s ARB also slid close to 15%, while the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance’s FET dropped over 8%…
Bitcoin fell into multiday lows on Sunday as traders closed the week nervously ahead of major macro events, with BTC/USD sliding to about $87,500 on Bitstamp. Market concern centered on a possible U.S. government shutdown, tariff threats, and the upcoming Federal Reserve decision. (Ed. note: the…
Bitcoin slips multiday lows ahead of volatile macro week; downside risks outweigh upside.
Bitcoin fell into multiday lows on Sunday as traders closed the week nervously ahead of major macro events, with BTC/USD sliding to about $87,500 on Bitstamp. Market concern centered on a possible U.S. government shutdown, tariff threats, and the upcoming Federal Reserve decision. (Ed. note: the Fed meeting is scheduled for Jan. 28.) Long positions […]
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January 25, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Bitcoin fell into multiday lows on Sunday as traders closed the week nervously ahead of major macro events, with BTC/USD sliding to about $87,500 on Bitstamp. Market concern centered on a possible U.S. government shutdown, tariff threats, and the upcoming Federal Reserve decision. (Ed. note: the…
On-chain data reveals a stark divergence in Bitcoin behavior as volatility increases. Retail short-term holders are panic selling at a loss, while large “whale” wallets holding at least 1,000 BTC have accumulated over 104,000 BTC in recent weeks. This whale accumulation has pushed their total…
Bitcoin Whales Accumulate 104K BTC While Retail Investors Panic Sell
On-chain data reveals a stark divergence in Bitcoin behavior as volatility increases. Retail short-term holders are panic selling at a loss, while large “whale” wallets holding at least 1,000 BTC have accumulated over 104,000 BTC in recent weeks. This whale accumulation has pushed their total supply to a four-month high of 7.17 million BTC, signaling […]
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January 25, 2026 at 6:10 PM
On-chain data reveals a stark divergence in Bitcoin behavior as volatility increases. Retail short-term holders are panic selling at a loss, while large “whale” wallets holding at least 1,000 BTC have accumulated over 104,000 BTC in recent weeks. This whale accumulation has pushed their total…
The first U.S. spot Dogecoin ETF launched recently when 21Shares‘ TDOG DOGE ETF went live on Nasdaq. The listing is the first memecoin ETF in the United States and reflects rising institutional demand. After the SEC approved 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2024, the market expanded. Funds tracking…
TDOG Dogecoin ETF Launch on Nasdaq Fuels Questions Over Possible Shiba Inu (SHIB) ETF Soon
The first U.S. spot Dogecoin ETF launched recently when 21Shares‘ TDOG DOGE ETF went live on Nasdaq. The listing is the first memecoin ETF in the United States and reflects rising institutional demand. After the SEC approved 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2024, the market expanded. Funds tracking Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin have also […]
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January 25, 2026 at 6:07 PM
The first U.S. spot Dogecoin ETF launched recently when 21Shares‘ TDOG DOGE ETF went live on Nasdaq. The listing is the first memecoin ETF in the United States and reflects rising institutional demand. After the SEC approved 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2024, the market expanded. Funds tracking…
Chainlink (LINK) is consolidating near a critical support level of $11.90 as derivatives data reveals a strong bullish bias among traders on Binance. The platform’s LINK/USDT Long/Short Ratio stood at 2.06, with over 67% of accounts holding long positions. Analysts suggest holding this support…
Chainlink Traders Heavily Long as Price Tests Key Support Zone
Chainlink (LINK) is consolidating near a critical support level of $11.90 as derivatives data reveals a strong bullish bias among traders on Binance. The platform’s LINK/USDT Long/Short Ratio stood at 2.06, with over 67% of accounts holding long positions. Analysts suggest holding this support could lead to a rebound toward $14.15, though overleveraged clusters pose […]
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January 25, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Chainlink (LINK) is consolidating near a critical support level of $11.90 as derivatives data reveals a strong bullish bias among traders on Binance. The platform’s LINK/USDT Long/Short Ratio stood at 2.06, with over 67% of accounts holding long positions. Analysts suggest holding this support…
Microsoft’s Fairwater AI data centers in Wisconsin boosted Azure growth and helped lift MSFT stock. They started going live last year and are set to reach 500 megawatts by mid-2026 to support AI workloads. UBS analyst Karl Keirstead said checks with industry partners found no major delays in the…
Fairwater AI data centers power Azure growth, boost MSFT stock as analysts turn bullish on
Microsoft’s Fairwater AI data centers in Wisconsin boosted Azure growth and helped lift MSFT stock. They started going live last year and are set to reach 500 megawatts by mid-2026 to support AI workloads. UBS analyst Karl Keirstead said checks with industry partners found no major delays in the Fairwater rollout. This reassurance supports expectations […]
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January 25, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Microsoft’s Fairwater AI data centers in Wisconsin boosted Azure growth and helped lift MSFT stock. They started going live last year and are set to reach 500 megawatts by mid-2026 to support AI workloads. UBS analyst Karl Keirstead said checks with industry partners found no major delays in the…
Tezos implemented its latest protocol upgrade, Tallinn, on Saturday, reducing base-layer block times to six seconds and cutting storage costs to speed finality. The change is the network’s 20th protocol update and aims to lower latency and improve throughput. Tallinn lets all validators, known as…
Tezos Tallinn upgrade cuts base-layer block time to 6s, lets bakers attest every block now
Tezos implemented its latest protocol upgrade, Tallinn, on Saturday, reducing base-layer block times to six seconds and cutting storage costs to speed finality. The change is the network’s 20th protocol update and aims to lower latency and improve throughput. Tallinn lets all validators, known as bakers, attest to every block instead of only subsets. “This […]
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January 25, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Tezos implemented its latest protocol upgrade, Tallinn, on Saturday, reducing base-layer block times to six seconds and cutting storage costs to speed finality. The change is the network’s 20th protocol update and aims to lower latency and improve throughput. Tallinn lets all validators, known as…
Layer Zero’s ZRO token has declined 14% in 24 hours following a 45% weekly rally, hitting a major technical resistance level that has triggered six previous pullbacks. Technical indicators suggest overbought conditions, though a key token unlock event last week was initially met with strong buying…
ZRO Plummets 14% Amid Fading Rally, Could Drop 43% More to Support
Layer Zero’s ZRO token has declined 14% in 24 hours following a 45% weekly rally, hitting a major technical resistance level that has triggered six previous pullbacks. Technical indicators suggest overbought conditions, though a key token unlock event last week was initially met with strong buying pressure, leaving the broader bullish narrative intact. The Layer […]
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January 25, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Layer Zero’s ZRO token has declined 14% in 24 hours following a 45% weekly rally, hitting a major technical resistance level that has triggered six previous pullbacks. Technical indicators suggest overbought conditions, though a key token unlock event last week was initially met with strong buying…
MoonPay signed an eight-figure, three-year deal to become a title partner of the X Games, creating the MoonPay X Games League and unveiled in Aspen ahead of a March draft in Los Angeles that will assign 150 athletes to regional clubs, aiming to support a new team-based format and expand…
MoonPay signs eight-figure, three-year deal to become title partner of new X Games League.
MoonPay signed an eight-figure, three-year deal to become a title partner of the X Games, creating the MoonPay X Games League and unveiled in Aspen ahead of a March draft in Los Angeles that will assign 150 athletes to regional clubs, aiming to support a new team-based format and expand decentralized finance exposure (see that […]
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January 25, 2026 at 2:53 PM
MoonPay signed an eight-figure, three-year deal to become a title partner of the X Games, creating the MoonPay X Games League and unveiled in Aspen ahead of a March draft in Los Angeles that will assign 150 athletes to regional clubs, aiming to support a new team-based format and expand…
After a sharp rejection near $98,000, Bitcoin is consolidating between $88,000 and $91,000. Analysts note a potential easing of bearish control, with key metrics suggesting seller exhaustion and renewed buyer aggression, although broader momentum indicators remain in negative territory. Bitcoin saw…
Bitcoin Consolidates Near $89k As Analysts Foresee Seller Exhaustion
After a sharp rejection near $98,000, Bitcoin is consolidating between $88,000 and $91,000. Analysts note a potential easing of bearish control, with key metrics suggesting seller exhaustion and renewed buyer aggression, although broader momentum indicators remain in negative territory. Bitcoin saw a sharp drop to $87,000 after being rejected at $97,924 a week ago. The […]
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January 25, 2026 at 12:57 PM
After a sharp rejection near $98,000, Bitcoin is consolidating between $88,000 and $91,000. Analysts note a potential easing of bearish control, with key metrics suggesting seller exhaustion and renewed buyer aggression, although broader momentum indicators remain in negative territory. Bitcoin saw…
Analysts expect Shiba Inu to trade between $0.0000079 and $0.0000125 in February 2026. Heightened volatility on major platforms has traders watching for a breakout or a correction. Data from Changelly shows a February projection range of $0.0000084 to $0.0000094, implying roughly a 19% potential…
Shiba Inu February 2026: Analysts See $0.00000787-$0.0000125 Range, Breakout Possible Now
Analysts expect Shiba Inu to trade between $0.0000079 and $0.0000125 in February 2026. Heightened volatility on major platforms has traders watching for a breakout or a correction. Data from Changelly shows a February projection range of $0.0000084 to $0.0000094, implying roughly a 19% potential return. CoinCodex projects $0.000009, while 3Commas models set $0.000008 as targets. […]
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January 25, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Analysts expect Shiba Inu to trade between $0.0000079 and $0.0000125 in February 2026. Heightened volatility on major platforms has traders watching for a breakout or a correction. Data from Changelly shows a February projection range of $0.0000084 to $0.0000094, implying roughly a 19% potential…
On Friday, ARK Invest increased exposure to crypto-linked equities as sector prices fell. The firm bought shares of Coinbase, Circle Internet Group and Bullish across its ETFs. The ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) bought 38,854 Coinbase shares and ARKF added 3,325. Those purchases totaled about $9.4…
Cathie Wood’s ARK adds Coinbase, Circle and Bullish amid crypto pullback; trims Meta today
On Friday, ARK Invest increased exposure to crypto-linked equities as sector prices fell. The firm bought shares of Coinbase, Circle Internet Group and Bullish across its ETFs. The ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) bought 38,854 Coinbase shares and ARKF added 3,325. Those purchases totaled about $9.4 million. ARK also bought 129,446 Circle shares for roughly $9.2 […]
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January 25, 2026 at 12:43 PM
On Friday, ARK Invest increased exposure to crypto-linked equities as sector prices fell. The firm bought shares of Coinbase, Circle Internet Group and Bullish across its ETFs. The ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) bought 38,854 Coinbase shares and ARKF added 3,325. Those purchases totaled about $9.4…
The Aave token experienced a 10% pullback during the week of January 25th, dropping from the $170-$175 range to the mid-$150s. Despite the price decline, derivatives data reveals traders are not rushing to exit, with Open Interest remaining steady near $130 million and Funding Rates staying…
AAVE Price Drops 10% as Protocol Nears $1 Trillion in Cumulative Loans Issued
The Aave token experienced a 10% pullback during the week of January 25th, dropping from the $170-$175 range to the mid-$150s. Despite the price decline, derivatives data reveals traders are not rushing to exit, with Open Interest remaining steady near $130 million and Funding Rates staying positive. This measured market response coincides with the underlying […]
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January 25, 2026 at 10:48 AM
The Aave token experienced a 10% pullback during the week of January 25th, dropping from the $170-$175 range to the mid-$150s. Despite the price decline, derivatives data reveals traders are not rushing to exit, with Open Interest remaining steady near $130 million and Funding Rates staying…
AFP Protección, Colombia’s second-largest private pension and severance fund manager, will launch a Bitcoin exposure fund. Juan David Correa, president of Protección SA, confirmed the plan and said access will be limited. Only clients who meet specific risk criteria may allocate a portion of their…
AFP Protección to launch Bitcoin fund for qualified clients, with limited advisory access.
AFP Protección, Colombia’s second-largest private pension and severance fund manager, will launch a Bitcoin exposure fund. Juan David Correa, president of Protección SA, confirmed the plan and said access will be limited. Only clients who meet specific risk criteria may allocate a portion of their portfolios to Bitcoin. “The most important element is diversification,” Correa […]
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January 25, 2026 at 10:33 AM
AFP Protección, Colombia’s second-largest private pension and severance fund manager, will launch a Bitcoin exposure fund. Juan David Correa, president of Protección SA, confirmed the plan and said access will be limited. Only clients who meet specific risk criteria may allocate a portion of their…
MYX Finance’s MYX token showed strengthened bullish momentum, trading at $6.38 on January 24 and holding above key moving averages. Technical indicators and a defense of the $6.19 Fibonacci level signaled growing trader conviction. This occurred alongside a major surge in perpetual trading volume…
MYX Price Surges Past $6.38 as Bulls Gain Strength, Aim for $7.50
MYX Finance’s MYX token showed strengthened bullish momentum, trading at $6.38 on January 24 and holding above key moving averages. Technical indicators and a defense of the $6.19 Fibonacci level signaled growing trader conviction. This occurred alongside a major surge in perpetual trading volume on the protocol, which data shows spiked toward the $550–600 million […]
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January 25, 2026 at 8:42 AM
MYX Finance’s MYX token showed strengthened bullish momentum, trading at $6.38 on January 24 and holding above key moving averages. Technical indicators and a defense of the $6.19 Fibonacci level signaled growing trader conviction. This occurred alongside a major surge in perpetual trading volume…
The privacy-focused cryptocurrency Nym (NYM) surged 20.9% on Friday, January 23rd. This movement coincided with data from crypto intelligence platform Santiment ranking Nym second among privacy tokens for notable GitHub development events over the past month, and on-chain metrics signaling…
Nym Surges 20.9%, Backed by Strong Development Activity and Holder Accumulation
The privacy-focused cryptocurrency Nym (NYM) surged 20.9% on Friday, January 23rd. This movement coincided with data from crypto intelligence platform Santiment ranking Nym second among privacy tokens for notable GitHub development events over the past month, and on-chain metrics signaling sustained token accumulation by holders. The NYM token experienced a significant price increase of 20.9% […]
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January 25, 2026 at 7:41 AM
The privacy-focused cryptocurrency Nym (NYM) surged 20.9% on Friday, January 23rd. This movement coincided with data from crypto intelligence platform Santiment ranking Nym second among privacy tokens for notable GitHub development events over the past month, and on-chain metrics signaling…
Nifty Gateway, the Gemini-owned NFT marketplace, will close on February 23, 2026, and has entered withdrawal-only mode so users have about one month to move NFTs or funds. “Today, we are announcing that the Nifty Gateway platform will be closing on February 23, 2026,” stated the platform, which…
Nifty Gateway to close Feb. 23, 2026, Gemini says – major NFT marketplace exits amid slump
Nifty Gateway, the Gemini-owned NFT marketplace, will close on February 23, 2026, and has entered withdrawal-only mode so users have about one month to move NFTs or funds. “Today, we are announcing that the Nifty Gateway platform will be closing on February 23, 2026,” stated the platform, which said customers will receive email instructions to […]
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January 25, 2026 at 7:25 AM
Nifty Gateway, the Gemini-owned NFT marketplace, will close on February 23, 2026, and has entered withdrawal-only mode so users have about one month to move NFTs or funds. “Today, we are announcing that the Nifty Gateway platform will be closing on February 23, 2026,” stated the platform, which…
ARK Invest has filed with the SEC for a new ETF tracking the CoinDesk 20 Index, which includes Litecoin (LTC). The filing prompted a significant market reaction, with Litecoin’s derivatives Open Interest rising by approximately $317 million as traders anticipated potential institutional exposure.…
ARK Invest’s ETF Filing Puts Litecoin Back in Focus, Spurs $317M Open Interest Jump
ARK Invest has filed with the SEC for a new ETF tracking the CoinDesk 20 Index, which includes Litecoin (LTC). The filing prompted a significant market reaction, with Litecoin’s derivatives Open Interest rising by approximately $317 million as traders anticipated potential institutional exposure. On-chain activity also increased, though the ETF’s approval is not guaranteed. Asset […]
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January 25, 2026 at 6:40 AM
ARK Invest has filed with the SEC for a new ETF tracking the CoinDesk 20 Index, which includes Litecoin (LTC). The filing prompted a significant market reaction, with Litecoin’s derivatives Open Interest rising by approximately $317 million as traders anticipated potential institutional exposure.…
Polymarket bettors now price a 77% probability the U.S. government will shut down again before January 31, after odds jumped 67% in the past 24 hours, according to Polymarket. The move came amid Senate opposition to Department of Homeland Security funding and reports of a federal-agent shooting in…
Polymarket: 77% odds of US government shutdown by Jan 31 as CLARITY Act faces delays —67% up
Polymarket bettors now price a 77% probability the U.S. government will shut down again before January 31, after odds jumped 67% in the past 24 hours, according to Polymarket. The move came amid Senate opposition to Department of Homeland Security funding and reports of a federal-agent shooting in Minneapolis, which have complicated funding talks (Ed. […]
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January 25, 2026 at 5:22 AM
Polymarket bettors now price a 77% probability the U.S. government will shut down again before January 31, after odds jumped 67% in the past 24 hours, according to Polymarket. The move came amid Senate opposition to Department of Homeland Security funding and reports of a federal-agent shooting in…