Bitcoin investors are bracing for a rare convergence of market forces this week, walking into a gauntlet of three distinct macro and policy catalysts packed into a single 72-hour window. The catalysts include the release of December’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Tuesday, a potentially historic Supreme Court opinion day on Wednesday regarding executive tariff
Alphabet reaches a $4 trillion market value, driven by its intensified AI focus. The Google parent is only the fourth company in history to hit the $4 trillion milestone after Nvidia, Microsoft and Apple. On January 12, Alphabet’s Class‑A shares surged to $334.04, briefly pushing the company’s market capitalization to $4 trillion, the highest ever for
Bitcoin’s on-chain data is showing a clear split between large holders and small investors. While retail traders were seen taking profits after the early-January rally, whales were moving in the opposite direction. According to data from Santiment, this divergence has historically increased the probability of bullish market conditions. With Bitcoin trading above $93,000 at the
ClearBank has chosen digital asset infrastructure provider Taurus to support its push into stablecoin-related services, as the U.K.-based clearing bank looks to broaden its payments and digital asset offerings for clients, the company said in a press release Tuesday. Under the agreement, ClearBank will use Taurus-PROTECT as its wallet infrastructure provider, enabling it to offer
U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs returned to positive territory on January 12, recording a net inflow of $116.7 million. The data shows renewed interest despite visible selling from large institutional players. Market participants watched closely as capital movements revealed a complex shift in investor positioning. This inflow signals confidence, but not without hesitation. The trading session
Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB), a fully licensed digital bank regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain, has taken a major step in expanding its global payment capabilities by opening a correspondent banking account with J.P. Morgan. The move grants SGB direct access to J.P. Morgan’s established USD clearing network, strengthening its ability to deliver fast,
Brian Armstrong, the chief executive officer (CEO) at the largest U.S.-based publicly-traded cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, has taken to his social media account to make an important statement to the global community. He spoke about crypto wallets, their actual purpose and importance, which many users underestimate. The crypto community supported the Coinbase CEO in the comments.
Bitcoin is drawing attention in early 2026 as long term valuation metrics, onchain data, and technical levels converge near critical zones. Charts tracking scarcity, whale behavior, and price structure now frame the market around areas that rarely align at the same time. Bitcoin Hits Lowest Stock to Flow Rainbow Band on Record Bitcoin has dropped
Zand completed XDC Network integration for blockchain payments and institutional custody, pending UAE regulatory approvals. Partnership includes ComTech Gold for blockchain-enabled gold trading; XDC transactions align with ISO 20022 standards. Zand, a UAE-based fintech and digital banking group that uses AI and blockchain, has completed an integration with the XDC Network to support blockchain-powered payments
Bitcoin continued trading within a narrow range on the 4-hour chart, signaling a pause after its recent rebound. The leading cryptocurrency showed reduced volatility, as buyers and sellers remained cautious near key technical levels. Market participants appeared focused on structure rather than momentum, with price stability reflecting indecision instead of weakness. Consequently, short-term direction depended