Bitcoin faced the prospect of turning its $98,000 highs into a liquidity hunt as tariffs put new BTC price local lows back on the table next. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/btc-vs-new-80k-liquidity-grab-5-things-bitcoin-this-week?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Monthly Archives: January 2026
Why wrench attacks are becoming one of the most violent forms of crypto crimes
Rising crypto wealth is bringing new physical risks. Wrench attacks show how digital assets can become real-world targets. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/explained/why-wrench-attacks-are-becoming-one-of-the-most-violent-forms-of-crypto-crimes?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Why Ethereum’s ‘walkaway test’ and quantum readiness matter more than ever
Ethereum’s walkaway test asks whether the network can remain credible, secure and adaptable without constant intervention, even as quantum risks loom. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/explained/why-ethereum-s-walkaway-test-and-quantum-readiness-matter-more-than-ever?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Binance Australia brings fiat back after being debanked for 2 years
Since mid-2023, Binance Australia users have only been able to deposit or withdraw fiat funds from their crypto exchange accounts via debit or credit card. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-australia-brings-fiat-back-after-being-debanked-for-2-years?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
US Senate panel wants developer safeguards out of crypto bill
The Republican and Democratic Senate Judiciary leaders have called for changes to the market structure bill, arguing it would “weaken” the ability to police money transmitters. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/senate-judiciary-leaders-developer-safeguards-out-of-crypto-bill?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin futures OI rebounds 13% as analysts see cautious return of risk appetite
Bitcoin futures open interest has begun to recover in January after a sharp Q4 deleveraging, though analysts say the rebound remains modest. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/analysts-tip-risk-appetite-return-bitcoin-futures-oi-climbs-13?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Traveling? ‘Evil Twin’ WiFi networks can steal crypto passwords
That free cafe WiFi can look mighty tempting, but it could also be a trap. Here’s what to look out for. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/evil-twin-wifi-attacks-crypto-security?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin hashrate at 4-month low as AI competes for the grid: Analyst
The Bitcoin hashrate has slipped below 1 zetahash per second for the first time in four months despite a recent improvement in miner profitability. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-hashrate-falls-under-1-zetahash-second?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin down, gold futures up as Europe threatens ‘trade bazooka’
Bitcoin fell 3.6% as gold futures hit record highs after the EU threatened to retaliate against Trump’s tariffs on eight European countries over Greenland. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-down-gold-futures-up-europe-threatens-trade-bazooka?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Saylor teases ‘Bigger Orange’ after $1.25B Bitcoin purchase last week
Michael Saylor’s Strategy has bought 14,910 Bitcoin since the start of the year, with the firm now holding over 687,000 Bitcoin. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/saylor-hints-even-bigger-buy-after-1-25b-purchase-last-week?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound