MSCI Temporarily Halts Removal of Holdings, Strategy Rises After Hours and Avoids $2.8 Billion Passive Sell-Off (Previous context: MicroStrategy Strategy invests an additional $100 million to purchase 1,229 Bitcoins, bringing total holdings to over 672,000 BTC) (Additional background: Michael Saylor reiterates Bitcoin targets of $1 million and $10 million: waiting for Strategy to hold 5% or 7% of total BTC supply) US index provider MSCI announced late on the 6th that in the February quarter adjustment, it will temporarily suspend the implementation of the plan to classify companies with digital asset holdings exceeding 50% as investment funds, directly alleviating market fears of the removal of 39 digital asset treasury companies including Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy). Once the news broke, St

MSCI, a leading global index provider, announced on Tuesday that it will temporarily suspend the implementation of a proposal that could remove digital asset treasury companies from its global indices. This means that companies like Strategy, which hold over $60 billion in Bitcoin, can remain in the "club" for now. The move directly boosted Strategy's stock price by about 5% in after-hours trading, recovering from the day's decline. The decision temporarily alleviated market concerns about billions of dollars in passive funds potentially flowing out, but MSCI also stated that it will initiate a broader review of "non-operating companies," laying the groundwork for potential rule adjustments in the future.

Dogecoin (DOGE) experienced an 8.3% rise, reaching a sell wall at $0.1529 with two more overhead. Holding above $0.1396 support, DOGE also gained 6.0% against Bitcoin. Current market behavior suggests constrained upward movement within defined resistance and support levels.

Morgan Stanley has filed for spot Bitcoin and Solana ETFs, awaiting regulatory approval. These passive funds aim to track the performance of their respective cryptocurrencies but have not yet disclosed custodians or fees. Bitcoin ETFs currently hold $119 billion in assets, while Solana ETFs are a newer investment option.

While many Bitcoin investors are entering 2026 disappointed, Coin Bureau co-founder Nic Puckrin argues that 2025 delivered more positives than the market narrative suggests. The year closes with Bitcoin struggling to hold the $90,000 level, while precious metals outperform and investor sentiment

Reports claim that Venezuela held 600,000 BTC, twice as much as the US government and the fourth-largest holding globally. The accumulation reportedly began in 2018 through seizures, oil payments received in crypto, and gold swaps. Venezuela may currently be under the most chaotic period in

Bitmine Immersion has continued to expand its Ethereum holdings over the past week, adding 32,977 tokens, bringing the total to 4,143,502 tokens with a total value of $13 billion. Its goal is to hold approximately 6.04 million Ethereum, with over two-thirds of the target already achieved. The company is also involved in network governance and remains optimistic about Ethereum's prospects in 2026.

Writing by: Cathy, Plain Blockchain On January 3, 2026, in the early morning, U.S. special forces arrested Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas during a military operation codenamed "Absolute Resolve." This event has sparked a huge question in the crypto community: Does the Maduro regime really hide the rumored "shadow reserves"? According to reports from the investigative agency Whale Hunting and multiple intelligence sources, there is a shocking rumor circulating in the market: the Maduro regime may hold between 600,000 and 660,000 bitcoins. If this rumor is true, based on market prices in early 2026, the total value could reach $60-67 billion. What does this mean? MicroStrategy (now renamed Strategy), a company known as the "Bitcoin whale,"

MicroStrategy's stock has dropped 66% in six months, trading at a 20-25% discount to its Bitcoin holdings. Analysts see potential recovery if Bitcoin stabilizes. Key support levels hold at $150-$157, with targets set for $200. The upcoming MSCI ruling may impact the stock's index status.

The XRP community now explores the possibility of the IMF integrating XRP into its SDR baskets, a move that could positively impact XRP’s price. For the uninitiated, Special Drawing Rights (SDR) act as an international reserve asset created by the IMF to support its member countries. Instead of

In the first week of 2026, the cryptocurrency market is filled with bullish sentiment. As Bitcoin stabilizes above the $90,000 mark, derivatives traders are holding strong expectations for the new year's market, increasingly betting that Bitcoin will further surge past the $100,000 milestone. According to data from Deribit, the world's largest cryptocurrency options exchange, since last Friday (the 2nd), demand for Bitcoin call options with a strike price of $100,000 expiring at the end of January has surged rapidly, indicating that the market is not only optimistic about January's行情 but also targeting the highly significant "six-figure" milestone. A call option is a contract that gives the buyer the right (but not the obligation) to purchase the underlying asset at a predetermined price within a specific period in the future. The recent surge in demand for the $100,000 strike price options suggests that the market is betting that Bitcoin's price will be able to hold steady or even break through this level before or at the time of the contract's expiration.

Pi Network's native token $PI has staged an impressive rebound in recent trading sessions, gaining significant ground amid renewed community enthusiasm and ecosystem developments.

In 2025, Bitcoin's annual line first declined after the halving, breaking the traditional 4-year cycle rule. The core reason is that the US PMI indicator continues to hover in the neutral 46-50 range. Based on the cyclical decline pattern, 2026 may face a 60% to 65% retracement, with a target price of $42,000 to $48,000. The decisive factor is whether the PMI can rebound above 51 in the second half of the year.

Amid suggestions that XRP still has more room to grow, most investors have continued to envision a future where they attain millionaire status with XRP. Having existed for over 13 years, XRP has already delivered impressive returns to early investors. Notably, data from CoinMarketCap shows that XRP

Since the Ethereum upgrade on December 3rd with Fusaka, new holders have surged by 110%, with approximately 292,000 addresses added daily. The upgrade improves scalability and reduces Layer 2 costs, addressing high transaction fee issues. Ethereum is trading at $3,141, approaching the breakout zone of the descending wedge, with technical indicators showing a 29.5% upside potential. Mid-term holders are forced to hold to provide support but may limit the upside.

BTC this morning quickly broke through $93,000, testing the psychological resistance. Asian stock markets also opened higher in sync, with the Taiwan stock index aiming for 30,000 points. (Background: Maduro was sanctioned, and the legendary "60 billion dollars worth of Bitcoin" in Venezuela—did the US swallow it?) (Additional context: Bitcoin returns to $91,000! The "clear rebound" of the attacking air force and the new situation in 2026) During the long weekend for most Wall Street traders, Bitcoin (BTC) started a rapid surge this morning (5). At the time of writing, BTC reached a high of $93,415, up 2.18% for the day, hitting its highest price in three weeks. In the short term, whether it can hold above $92,000 as the primary psychological barrier, with the next resistance target around $95,800. If it can break through smoothly, Bitcoin is expected to challenge the $100,000 mark again. Top ten

ADA completed a five-wave advance after correction, while price now consolidates near $0.3704 within a defined intraday range. Support at $0.3621 continues to hold, while resistance at $0.3824 caps upside movement during current trading. Cross-pair data shows stability, with ADA

The warning letter from Washington's political circles in the United States is chilling. U.S. Representative Warren Davidson's deliberate criticism of the 2025 "Genius Act" raises fundamental questions about the so-called "innovation"—stablecoins—that we are now trying to believe and accept. He characterizes the bill as a "Trojan horse," ostensibly aimed at fostering the stablecoin market, but in reality allowing the government and banks to scrutinize and control all individual financial activities under a microscope. Representative Davidson's insights pierce through the illusion of digital finance. The "account-based" system mandated by the Genius Act stifles the fundamental reason for the existence of cryptocurrencies—decentralization. This is not "digital cash" that allows us to hold and freely transfer our funds; rather, it records our funds on bank and government ledgers, requiring their approval to move—digital shackles. Ultimately, this will pave the way to a totalitarian regime through digital IDs.

ADA completed a five-wave advance after correction, while price now consolidates near $0.3704 within a defined intraday range. Support at $0.3621 continues to hold, while resistance at $0.3824 caps upside movement during current trading. Cross-pair data shows stability, with ADA

CBS reports that the U.S. military launched a large-scale military strike against Venezuela on the morning of Saturday, January 3rd. President Trump immediately announced on Truth Social that he had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. He stated: "The United States has carried out a large-scale operation against Venezuela and its leader Nicolás Maduro (President). Maduro and his wife have been arrested and taken out of the country." This operation was conducted in cooperation with U.S. law enforcement agencies. Further details will be announced later. Trump is expected to hold a press conference at 11 a.m. Eastern Time at Mar-a-Lago in Florida to provide more details. Foreign media: U.S. special forces Delta team abducts Maduro CBS reports that U.S. elite special forces Delta team

Author: Aleks Gilbert, DL News Translation: Wu Shuo The past year, the United States experienced a crypto policy revolution. In less than a year of his second term, President Donald Trump appointed industry-friendly regulators who ended investigations into crypto companies, made it easier for banks to hold crypto assets, and also facilitated asset management firms in launching crypto-related ETFs. Under Trump's push, lawmakers passed landmark legislation on stablecoins and made significant progress in market structure legislation. After these victories became facts, it’s natural to wonder whether 2026 will still be an important year for crypto policy. The short answer is: yes. So, without further ado, here are some key dates for US crypto policy in 2026. January January is destined to be a month of events

ADA completed a five-wave advance after correction, while price now consolidates near $0.3704 within a defined intraday range. Support at $0.3621 continues to hold, while resistance at $0.3824 caps upside movement during current trading. Cross-pair data shows stability, with ADA

Solana (SOL) is experiencing strong upward momentum, trading at $128 after a 3.0% gain. Despite a recent recovery, technical indicators suggest a fragile bullish trend, with critical support at $124.22 and overhead resistance around $141.5. Short sellers face pressure as liquidations rise.

Digital asset treasuries (DAT), altcoin ETFs, and seasonal strength all fail to hold prices, with some DAT now at risk of a sell-off as market capitalization falls below NAV. October saw a liquidation wave of $19 billion, draining liquidity, and the subsequent recovery was mainly due to closing positions.

Sentora’s tweet landed like a cold splash of water across DeFi feeds on Thursday: “Ethereum DeFi TVL remains dominant, and has become increasingly dominant last year. Do you expect this trend to hold, or could other chains start catching up?” The chart he attached, a stacked share graphic from

ADA completed a five-wave advance after correction, while price now consolidates near $0.3704 within a defined intraday range. Support at $0.3621 continues to hold, while resistance at $0.3824 caps upside movement during current trading. Cross-pair data shows stability, with ADA

Fink says tokenizing assets can remove intermediaries, shorten settlement cycles and lower transaction costs. $4.1T is in digital wallets, but fees and delays block entry into markets; tokenization keeps capital in one flow. A single digital account could hold cash, stocks and bonds,

Bearish outlooks for BTC in 2026 hold strong.  Bear analysts remain unmoved by bullish theories.  Which expectation will play out in 2026? Despite the many bullish price predictions and expectations growing for the coming New Year 2026, a few analysts remain stubbornly bullish and

ADA completed a five-wave advance after correction, while price now consolidates near $0.3704 within a defined intraday range. Support at $0.3621 continues to hold, while resistance at $0.3824 caps upside movement during current trading. Cross-pair data shows stability, with ADA

Solana (SOL) is experiencing short-term upward momentum, currently priced at $126.16. A breakthrough above $129 could signal further gains, but holding key support at $118.12 is critical to maintain this trend amid cautious market sentiment.

JPMorgan just reminded the crypto world that traditional banks still hold the keys to the exit ramps. The banking giant froze accounts belonging to stablecoin startups because of their ties to Venezuela. This move underscores the high level of regulatory risk facing even the most promising fintech p

Finance commentator and XRP supporter John Squire says that people who hold XRP for a long time may one day lose track of how much their investment is worth. While XRP remains under $2 today, Squire wrote on X that XRP holders may reach a point where they no longer know their exact wealth because t

Online crypto platforms have developed alongside the rest of the digital asset industry, although one aspect has not changed significantly: Bitcoin continues to hold dominance as the primary wagering currency. Meanwhile, more

Prince Group former HR manager applies for fund unfreezing, unexpectedly revealing details of Chen Zhi's related companies' assets in Singapore. CAD rejects the application and prepares to seize more assets, including a 3.7 million SGD check and a 200,000 USD bond. Court documents disclose that four companies hold 8 accounts with Revolut and Malayan Banking, with a total balance of over 4 million SGD. The United States has seized 130,000 Bitcoins valued at 15 billion USD, and the UK has confiscated 19 properties in London.

When 2025 kicks off with a series of positive developments, the three top voices in the crypto world—Arthur Hayes, Tom Lee, and Michael Saylor—unanimously painted a grand blueprint for Bitcoin's price surge. Their forecast ranges focused on $150,000 to $250,000, firmly believing that driven by pro-crypto presidents, institutional adoption, and ETF capital inflows, Bitcoin would easily break through its October all-time high of $126,080. However, the actual trajectory was quite the opposite. By late December, Bitcoin's price had fallen about 10% year-to-date, hovering around $86,000, forming a stark contrast to all optimistic predictions. Behind this collective misjudgment are macro headwinds that were not fully priced in, investor fatigue, and a sudden shift in market risk sentiment. Reflecting on this "prophecy failure" is not only an examination of the perspectives of these three industry leaders but also a profound reflection on the driving logic of crypto asset prices: in the complex and ever-changing global financial markets, how much influence does a single industry narrative truly hold?

With the trend of listed companies allocating Bitcoin becoming more prevalent, a Nasdaq-listed company is now turning its attention to a more controversial area. Cypherpunk Technologies recently announced an increase of approximately $29 million to its holdings of 56,418.09 ZEC privacy coins, bringing its total holdings to an astonishing 290,062.67 coins, accounting for about 1.76% of the circulating supply of Zcash. Supported by Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of Gemini, this company’s long-term goal is to hold 5% of the total supply of the Zcash network, elevating privacy assets to a strategic reserve level comparable to Bitcoin. This increase has sparked intense debate in the market: amid increasingly strict global regulations and urgent demands for financial privacy, can privacy-enhanced cryptocurrencies like Zcash truly replicate Bitcoin’s success path and become a new option on corporate balance sheets?

Techub News reports that, according to Florida Politics, Florida State Senator Joe Gruters has introduced legislation to authorize the state government to create and manage a cryptocurrency reserve fund, directly investing in digital assets as part of a long-term financial strategy. The proposals, SB 1038 and SB 1040, will jointly establish the Florida Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve Fund within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and create a dedicated trust fund to hold and manage assets. SB 1040 establishes the trust fund, specifying funding sources including legislative appropriations, statutory revenues, and cryptocurrencies obtained through purchases, blockchain forks, or airdrops. Non-cryptocurrency investment income can also be deposited. The reserve aims to diversify the state's investment portfolio and adapt to the emerging digital economy. SB 1038 authorizes the current Chief Financial Officer to...

Altcoin recovery signals are emerging through liquidity rotation rather than broad speculative inflows. Infrastructure-focused tokens are receiving increased analytical attention compared with previous cycles. Risk remains elevated, with performance likely determined by

Nasdaq-listed company Cypherpunk Technologies invested $29 million to purchase 56,418 ZEC, with a total holding of 290,063 coins, accounting for approximately 1.76% of the circulating supply. The goal is to hold a 5% share, marking a shift in corporate treasury strategy from transparent blockchain to privacy-oriented asset allocation. Zcash has surged over 800% in the past 12 months, while Bitcoin has declined by 5% during the same period.

The Korean cryptocurrency industry faces a turning point. According to Yonhap News Agency, the Digital Asset Basic Law, originally scheduled to be introduced this year, has been postponed to 2026 due to key regulatory disagreements. This stablecoin bill, promoted by President Lee Jae-myung, was originally seen as a milestone for Korea's crypto market, but now it has stalled over issues regarding "stablecoin issuer qualifications" and "reserve asset custody mechanisms." The power struggle between the Financial Services Commission and tech industry players over regulatory authority has put the legalization process of stablecoins in Korea on hold.

Cardano (ADA) faces bearish momentum, currently trading around $0.351 after a 7.2% decline. Support is near $0.34, while resistance is between $0.37 and $0.383. Technical indicators show a persistent downtrend, but analysts suggest potential for accumulation ahead of a breakout.

XMR may offer a buying opportunity if $400-$420 support holds and trend repeats. The 50-day Moving Average provides key support, guiding potential near-term bullish momentum. Market sentiment remains negative but healthy, suggesting patience could improve entry risk-reward. Monero — XMR,

Cryptocurrency Market Overview BTC (-0.37% | Current Price 87,393 USDT): Bitcoin remains in a narrow range between $86,000 and $90,000, having been repeatedly rejected near $90,000 since mid-December. Recent price movements resemble a consolidation phase after volatility contraction rather than a trend continuation, with both bulls and bears temporarily reaching a stage of balance. Once the price effectively breaks through the critical resistance zone of $90,000–$92,000, upward momentum is expected to re-ignite. From an on-chain perspective, Bitcoin is gradually transitioning from the previous aggressive selling phase to a stabilization phase. Currently, a large number of spot buy orders, mainly from whales, are clustered around the current price level, forming a stark contrast to earlier pullbacks dominated by retail traders and a noticeable absence of large participants. The sustained involvement of spot whales typically indicates longer-term position building, especially common in low-volatility environments.

Holding 5,000 XRP today could translate into substantial gains if XRP grows to half of Bitcoin’s market cap. Bitcoin has plunged sharply from its early October peak of $126,198, a level that pushed its market cap above $2.5 trillion. However, amid the broader market downturn, the flagship

The U.S. Department of Justice has charged Russian national Aleksey Bilyuchenko with hacking into Mt. Gox in 2011 and stealing approximately 647,000 Bitcoins (worth billions of dollars today). According to recent Arkham on-chain analysis data, wallets associated with him transferred 1,300 Bitcoins (about $114 million) to unknown exchanges within the past week. The related wallets still hold about 4,100 Bitcoins, with a total of 2,300 Bitcoins previously sold. This incident has once again raised concerns about potential money laundering activities related to the historic leak that led to Mt. Gox's bankruptcy in 2014. The 43-year-old Bilyuchenko and his 29-year-old accomplice Aleksandr Verner are reportedly involved in this case since September 2011.

Ethereum shows bullish momentum, potentially leading to a run if the key support level holds. Ethereum (ETH) is seeing strong upward momentum, with its price hitting $3,016 amid a notable 2.7% increase in the last 24 hours. This surge suggests Ethereum might be in a bullish phase, but the key

Pi Coin holders have watched its value swing dramatically in recent months, leaving many to wonder: what's driving the volatility, and what does the future hold? This in-depth analysis examines Pi Network price predictions for 2026 through 2030 while uncovering the real reasons behind the token's recent decline.

Author: Frank, PANews As the narrative benefits of the crypto market gradually fade, funds are searching for the next definitive exit. Recently, prediction markets have emerged as a dark horse, not only because of their independent performance amid turbulent market conditions but also due to a series of high-return "smart money" strategies that have surfaced behind them, making them widely regarded as one of the most explosive tracks by 2026. However, for most onlookers, prediction markets still seem like a black box wrapped in a blockchain exterior. Although built on smart contracts, oracles, and stablecoins, their core mechanisms differ significantly from traditional "coin trading" logic. Here, it’s not about candlestick charts, but about probabilities; not about storytelling, but about facts. For newcomers, questions arise one after another: How does this market operate efficiently? What are the fundamental differences between it and traditional crypto gameplay? What exactly does the legendary "smart money" hold that is not publicly known?

According to the Financial Times, Alt5 Sigma was replaced due to its failure to publish financial reports on time, but the newly hired accounting firm's practice license has expired, and its status is prohibited from conducting audits. Alt5 stated that the auditing firm is expected to restore its license in 2026.