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Here’s what happened in crypto today

Here’s what happened in crypto today

January 06, 2026

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Brian Quintenz joins SUI Group board after CFTC nomination pulled

Brian Quintenz joins SUI Group board after CFTC nomination pulled

January 06, 2026

The former CFTC commissioner and Donald Trump’s first pick to chair the agency will join investment company SUI Group's board and support the company’s treasury strategy.

Bitcoin liquidation data point to ‘absurd’ potential rally to $100K: Analyst

Bitcoin liquidation data point to ‘absurd’ potential rally to $100K: Analyst

January 06, 2026

Bitcoin’s liquidation map is still heavily biased toward a downside liquidity sweet, but a swift rally to $100,000 could quickly turn the tables in the bulls’ favor.

US crypto market structure bill could be delayed until 2027: Report

US crypto market structure bill could be delayed until 2027: Report

January 06, 2026

The midterm elections in November could cause some Senate Democrats to withhold support for the Responsible Financial Innovation Act due to conflict of interest concerns.

ETH price taps $3.3K: Here’s what must happen for another 20% rally

ETH price taps $3.3K: Here’s what must happen for another 20% rally

January 06, 2026

ETH’s price chart shows a confirmed double bottom pattern with a $3,900 price target. Here are the necessary factors to make it happen.

‘Like sats for Bitcoin’: Tether creates tiny gold unit as onchain demand grows

‘Like sats for Bitcoin’: Tether creates tiny gold unit as onchain demand grows

January 06, 2026

The stablecoin issuer says its Scudo unit could make gold easier to transact digitally as prices surge and institutional demand accelerates.

Bitcoin faces 'big boy sell wall' at $95K as BTC price struggles vs. gold

Bitcoin faces 'big boy sell wall' at $95K as BTC price struggles vs. gold

January 06, 2026

Bitcoin halted its gains as sellers came out to suppress BTC price upside close to $95,000, with the key weekly close target now in place.

MarketVector, Amplify roll out stablecoin, tokenization benchmark, ETFs

MarketVector, Amplify roll out stablecoin, tokenization benchmark, ETFs

January 06, 2026

The new products offer indirect, regulated exposure to companies building stablecoin and real-world asset infrastructure as adoption accelerates.

Iran’s currency collapse shows why Bitcoin is seen as an exit option

Iran’s currency collapse shows why Bitcoin is seen as an exit option

January 06, 2026

As Iran’s rial hits record lows, Bitcoin is resurfacing in public discourse. Its decentralized design is often cited as a contrast to state-managed fiat currencies.

XRP price 'starting to respond' to gold's multiyear 180% boom: Analyst

XRP price 'starting to respond' to gold's multiyear 180% boom: Analyst

January 06, 2026

XRP mirrors gold’s past breakout pattern, fueling speculation of an $8–$10 rally in 2026 if the fractal continues to play out.

Why crypto-treasury stocks fall faster than the assets they hold

Why crypto-treasury stocks fall faster than the assets they hold

January 06, 2026

Crypto-treasury stocks can fall harder than the coins they hold. Leverage, valuation premiums, dilution risk and equity market structure amplify downside moves.

Telegram revenue jumps to $870M in H1 2025; $2B full-year target: FT

Telegram revenue jumps to $870M in H1 2025; $2B full-year target: FT

January 06, 2026

Telegram’s H1 2025 revenue climbed 65% to $870 million, while Toncoin write-downs and $500 million in frozen bonds have added pressure.

Morgan Stanley files S-1s for Bitcoin and Solana ETFs in latest crypto push

Morgan Stanley files S-1s for Bitcoin and Solana ETFs in latest crypto push

January 06, 2026

The investment banking giant’s filings for Bitcoin and Solana ETFs follow an uptick in investor demand for regulated crypto investment vehicles, driven by the new year’s “clean-slate” effect.

Polymarket quietly introduces taker fees on 15-minute crypto markets

Polymarket quietly introduces taker fees on 15-minute crypto markets

January 06, 2026

Polymarket updated its documentation to show taker-only fees on short-term crypto markets, with proceeds redistributed to market makers as liquidity rebates.

BitMEX pushes into 24/7 stock perps as tokenized equities heat up

BitMEX pushes into 24/7 stock perps as tokenized equities heat up

January 06, 2026

BitMEX is rolling out 24/7 Equity Perps that use crypto as collateral for exposure to major US stocks and indexes, as exchanges from Bitget to Kraken race to bring equities onchain.

Bitcoin ETFs attract $697M in second trading day of 2026

Bitcoin ETFs attract $697M in second trading day of 2026

January 06, 2026

Spot Bitcoin ETFs have hauled in $1.1 billion in the first two trading days of 2026, with analysts pointing to a new year “clean-slate effect” driving digital asset demand.

Is Venezuela hiding a 600K Bitcoin reserve? Analysts remain unsure

Is Venezuela hiding a 600K Bitcoin reserve? Analysts remain unsure

January 06, 2026

Venezuela’s early crypto adoption and gold-to-Bitcoin conversion speculation raise questions about a $60 billion reserve, though analysts have found no proof.

Bitcoin Core v30 bug risks fund loss during legacy wallet upgrades

Bitcoin Core v30 bug risks fund loss during legacy wallet upgrades

January 06, 2026

A migration flaw affecting older wallet setups can wipe local wallet files under specific conditions, prompting developers to pull recent releases.

South Korea considers pre-emptive crypto account freezes, report says

South Korea considers pre-emptive crypto account freezes, report says

January 06, 2026

The proposal highlights South Korea’s push to align crypto oversight with securities markets, raising stakes for exchanges and traders alike.

Bitcoin buying metric with average 109% gains flips positive at $88K

Bitcoin buying metric with average 109% gains flips positive at $88K

January 06, 2026

Institutional Bitcoin purchases exceeded newly mined supply for eight consecutive days, a signal that has historically preceded major BTC price upside.

‘Mixed year for IPOs’ as crypto pulls down US IPO performance

‘Mixed year for IPOs’ as crypto pulls down US IPO performance

January 06, 2026

Investors would have been better off investing in the S&P500 than betting on US initial public offerings in 2025, with crypto and AI public debuts partly to blame.

Bitcoin outlook bullish as whales, sharks buy retail sell-off: Santiment

Bitcoin outlook bullish as whales, sharks buy retail sell-off: Santiment

January 06, 2026

Whales accumulated over $5.3 billion in Bitcoin since mid-December while retail traders took profits, creating bullish market conditions.

Nvidia CEO says demand for computing resources is ‘skyrocketing’ 

Nvidia CEO says demand for computing resources is ‘skyrocketing’ 

January 06, 2026

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says there’s a massive race for AI computing power, which could raise questions about how much will be left for crypto mining.

Fund manager Bill Miller IV says Bitcoin ’looks ready to go again’

Fund manager Bill Miller IV says Bitcoin ’looks ready to go again’

January 06, 2026

The crypto-friendly Trump administration and Wall Street adoption will be two of the biggest drivers behind a Bitcoin rally to new highs in 2026, two industry analysts said.

Ethereum staking sees tidal shift as validator exit queue clears out

Ethereum staking sees tidal shift as validator exit queue clears out

January 06, 2026

Ethereum’s validator exit queue fell near zero for the first time since July as staking demand increased, led by BitMine’s aggressive accumulation.

Coinbase rallies 8% after Goldman Sachs upgrades stock to ‘buy’

Coinbase rallies 8% after Goldman Sachs upgrades stock to ‘buy’

January 06, 2026

Goldman Sachs highlighted crypto firms building infrastructure over trading desks, seeing steady growth in tokenization and prediction markets.

US crypto stocks soar double-digits as major tokens rally

US crypto stocks soar double-digits as major tokens rally

January 06, 2026

Major US crypto stocks soared on Monday as the wider crypto market mounted a comeback, with Bitcoin and Ether hitting three-week highs.

US access to Venezuelan oil could eventually lower Bitcoin mining costs, Bitfinex says

US access to Venezuelan oil could eventually lower Bitcoin mining costs, Bitfinex says

January 06, 2026

Bitcoin mining electricity costs could fall if Venezuelan oil production increases, though it may take several years before the benefits are fully realized, Bitfinex analysts say.

NFT Paris cancels conferences: ‘The market collapse hit us hard‘

NFT Paris cancels conferences: ‘The market collapse hit us hard‘

January 06, 2026

Total NFT market capitalization dropped significantly in 2025, from about $9 billion in January 2025 to just over $2.7 billion in 2026.

Prediction markets move into real estate with Polymarket–Parcl deal

Prediction markets move into real estate with Polymarket–Parcl deal

January 06, 2026

Parcl’s native PRCL token surged over 100% following news of the partnership, which brings housing price indexes into prediction markets.

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