Day: January 22, 2026

Bitcoin price movements as whale soaks up BTC at $90k — can price finally break higher?

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Bitcoin price continues to face resistance around the $90,000 level, while a large-scale buyer has reportedly increased purchasing activity, according to statements from a cryptocurrency industry executive. Summary A Bitfinex whale is reportedly buying around 450 BTC per day near $90k, roughly matching daily mining supply at current prices. Glassnode flags a moderate bear phase, with market mean near support and short-term holder cost basis capping BTC with dense supply above $98k–$100k. Derivatives show dealers short gamma below $90k and long above it, options skew front-loaded, and futures participation thin,…

Fedi, Cornell And Bitcoin Think Tank Launch US Financial Privacy Study

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The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI), Fedi and Cornell University are launching a two‑year study on how Americans view financial privacy, the trade‑offs they will accept and how regulation shapes their behavior.  The initiative brings together a Bitcoin (BTC) wallet company with an academic center and a policy think tank, aiming to connect how privacy tools are built, researched and ultimately governed. According to Fedi and BPI, the research will combine quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews to examine attitudes toward financial privacy and their evolution.  Cornell’s Brooks School Tech Policy Institute…

Santiment: XRP Social Sentiment Hits ‘Extreme Fear’

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XRP is back in a familiar spot: social chatter has turned sharply bearish even as the market probes support after an early-January surge. Analytics firm Santiment said its social data shows XRP slipping into “Extreme Fear” after a roughly 19% pullback from its early-month high, a setup it argues has historically preceded rallies. Santiment wrote on Jan. 22 via X: “According to our social data, XRP has fallen into ‘Extreme Fear’ territory. Small retail traders have become pessimistic toward the #5 market cap cryptocurrency after a -19% drop since the…

Bitcoin ‘Starterpacks’ on X target crypto-curious users worldwide

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X rolls out crypto-focused Starterpacks to boost discovery as Bitcoin chatter on the platform drops 32% and Vitalik renews push for decentralized social media. Summary X will launch interest-based “Starterpacks” so new users can auto-follow curated crypto and tech accounts by country and niche.​ Crypto users say visibility is collapsing, with Bitcoin mentions on X down 32% in 2025, fueling claims the platform is throttling CT.​ Vitalik Buterin urges a shift to decentralized social platforms that prioritize users’ long-term interests over engagement farming. Social media platform X announced Thursday plans…

US Crypto Market Bill to Be Delayed to March as Senate Sets Other Priorities

Key Notes Sources said that the Senate Banking Committee prioritizes housing affordability over the crypto bill measures ahead of the elections. The bill delay has generated much discussion, with top players like Coinbase pulling out support. Moreover, the Senate Agriculture Committee has its own draft and markup scheduled for January 27. Scheduled for January-end, the US crypto market bill is likely to face further delay, for at least a few weeks, dragging into March. This happens as the lawmakers at the US Senate Banking Committee have moved their attention to…

Thailand SEC Plans Crypto ETF Rules This Year

Key Notes Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission plans to issue crypto ETF rules early this year. Monthly crypto trading exceeds ฿100 billion, dominated by USDT. Lawmakers have called regulators and Bitkub to testify as the baht gains 9%. Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to issue formal rules for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) early this year. The framework will allow regulated crypto ETFs to launch domestically and give investors exposure without direct wallet or custody risk. The SEC has approved the concept in principle and is now finalizing investment…

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Ramaswamy-Backed Strive Plans $150M Preferred Stock Raise to Buy Bitcoin

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Strive, an asset manager co-founded by former US presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy in 2022, plans to raise as much as $150 million through an offering of preferred stock, with proceeds earmarked for debt repayment and Bitcoin purchases. Strive said it plans to sell shares of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock, trading under the ticker SATA, according to a Wednesday announcement. The company said the capital raised, alongside existing cash and potential proceeds from unwinding hedging transactions, would be used to pay down liabilities at its wholly owned…