Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong pushed back against the Governor of the Bank of France during a World Economic Forum panel on January 21 after the central banker expressed skepticism about Bitcoin by referring to its “private issuers.” François Villeroy de Galhau stated he trusts independent central banks with democratic mandates more than what he called private issuers of Bitcoin, according to a video posted on X by Cointelegraph’s Gareth Jenkinson. Armstrong responded that Bitcoin is a decentralized prot ...

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack. GM! Today’s top news: Crypto majors very red and down 3-6% on day; BTC at $88,200 Saylor’s Strategy bought 9-month high $2.13B in BTC last week Delaware Life added BTC to its insurane product via IBIT Solana Mobile’s SKR token debuted at $120M FDV Infinex announced its TGE plans aiming for Jan 3 ...

Investors may be overlooking one of the most important pieces of crypto infrastructure, according to crypto asset manager Bitwise. Chainlink (LINK), the 11th-largest crypto asset with a market capitalization near $10 billion, is among Bitwise’s highest-conviction investments. Yet it rarely features in mainstream crypto conversations, a disconnect the firm attributes not to weak fundamentals, but to the asset’s complexity. "I believe it is one of the least understood, most important, and possibly most un ...

Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson slammed Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) CEO Brad Garlinghouse for backing the Senate’s Clarity Act draft, warning the bill hands too much power to the SEC and locks crypto into flawed regulation that favors banks over innovation.The Fight Over “Clarity Beats Chaos”Garlinghouse praised the Senate Banking Committee’s version of the Clarity Act on January 14, calling it a massive step forward despite imperfections.“Ripple and I know firsthand that clarity beats chaos, and t ...

After a year since its launch, Ripple’s USD-pegged stablecoin RLUSD has finally become available on Binance. The San Francisco-based blockchain payments firm announced the milestone on X, stating that it is supported on Ethereum , with support for XRP Ledger (XRPL) coming later. This listing is expected to improve RLUSD’s liquidity and trading activity.   RLUSD Spot Trading on Binance RLUSD will be listed for spot trading on Binance, with trading pairs XRP/RLUSD and RLUSD/USDT to be made available on ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nakamoto Inc. (NASDAQ: NAKA) ("Nakamoto†or the "Company†), a Bitcoin company, today announced that it has changed its corporate name from KindlyMD, Inc. to Nakamoto Inc., to integrate its corporate identity with the Company's long-term strategy in the Bitcoin ecosystem. The healthcare business will continue operations through Kindly LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nakamoto. The Company's common stock and warrants will remain listed under the NAKA and NAKAW. ...

By Francisco Rodrigues (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Bitcoin (BTC) recovered from overnight lows, though it remains below $90,000, weighed down by geopolitical tensions that keep it behaving more like a volatile tech stock than a haven asset. The stabilization coincided with easing pressure in global bond markets. Japanese government bonds rebounded after a sharp selloff earlier in the week, with yields on ultra-long debt falling after officials called for calm. The move helped provide a cush ...

Economic Context - The U.S. deficit decreased by 15% year-over-year in 2025 but is projected to increase again due to President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act [1] - The Federal Reserve implemented three rate cuts in 2025, contrasting with the rate hikes in 1999 when the government had a budget surplus [1] Market Sentiment - Investor sentiment is reminiscent of the late 1990s, with expectations of a significant market run-up driven by central bank policies and government spending [2] - Late-cycle rallies are noted for delivering substantial gains, with the greatest price appreciation typically occurring in the 12 months before market peaks [2] Asset Performance - Gold has shown a remarkable return of approximately 71% over the past 12 months, reaching a high spot price of about $4,756 per ounce [6][8] - Bitcoin, described as "digital gold," has experienced a powerful rally, with its supply capped at 21 million coins, contributing to its appeal as a scarce asset [12] Investment Strategies - A diversified investment approach is recommended, including traditional assets like gold and cryptocurrencies, as well as exposure to tech stocks, particularly in the Nasdaq [5][15] - The Nasdaq Composite has surged roughly 52% since its low in April, driven by significant investments in artificial intelligence [15][16] Alternative Assets - Art is highlighted as an alternative asset with low correlation to the stock market, offering unique opportunities for portfolio diversification [20] - Platforms like Masterworks allow investors to buy fractional shares in high-value artworks, yielding notable returns [21]

受日本政府债券市场剧烈波动及美欧关税威胁升级的影响，风险资产遭遇大规模清算。OEXN表示，事 实数据表明，比特币已回撤至 88403 美元附近，距离年初 87586 美元的起涨点仅一步之遥。加密货币市 场的"恐惧与贪婪指数"已从前几日的 61 贪婪区间骤降至 31 的恐慌水平，这反映出地缘政治的高度不确 定性已动摇了短期多头的信心。 在具体个股与衍生品市场方面，压力同样显著。OEXN表示，作为持有比特币最多的上市公司， Strategy （MSTR） 股价重挫 7.8%，而加密交易所 Coinbase 的跌幅也达到 5.5%。与此同时，比特币衍 生品未平仓合约从 285 亿美元上升至 293 亿美元，暗示交易员更多是在通过反向头寸对冲风险，而非简 单的现货减持。这种市场结构的转变意味着短期内价格仍面临较大的探底压力。 与加密市场的低迷截然不同，传统贵金属则在混乱中尽显锋芒。OEXN认为，黄金近期攀升至 4750 美 元上方，白银日内涨幅更是惊人，这清晰地表明了资金在极端风险下的流向偏好。在全球财政不确定性 和去美元化趋势的推动下，中央银行的持续买盘支撑了黄金的防御性溢价。而比特币近期因流动性收紧 和风险偏好回 ...

People walk on a street in downtown Sioux Falls, S.D. (Emily Spartz Weerheim / For The Times) California cryptocurrency startup BitGo has moved to South Dakota ahead of its initial public offering and amid a heated debate about a proposed ballot measure to tax billionaires. Read more: Explaining California's billionaire tax: The proposals, the backlash and the exodus The company that had been based in Palo Alto is now based in Sioux Falls, S.D., according to a December filing to the U.S. Securities and E ...