The largest crypto exchange in the United States has found a new way to show up in Washington’s evolving financial agenda. Not through lobbying, lawsuits or health drinks, but this time through employee benefits. Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong revealed on Jan. 28 that Coinbase will match government contributions to Trump Accounts for eligible children of its employees, aligning the company with a fast-growing initiative backed by Donald Trump. Related: Analyst revamps MicroStrategy, Coinbas ...

Bitcoin’s price is down nearly 7% over the past week after US investors cashed more than $1.3 billion out of exchange-traded funds giving exposure to the leading digital coin. The price of Bitcoin recently stood at $89,225, according to CoinGecko, a drop of 1% over a 24-hour period. Investors cashed out every single day this week from US funds, according to Farside Investors data. Bitcoin traded higher last weekend — briefly touching $95,419 — before dropping hard on US President Donald Trump’s renewed ...

Bitcoin ETFs and other crypto exchange traded products recorded $2.17 billion in inflows for the week ending January 16, marking the largest weekly total since October 2025, per CoinShares. However, CoinShares reported that robust early-week buying momentum faced a sharp reversal on Friday due to shifting geopolitical and macroeconomic sentiment. Sentiment turned negative late in the week, resulting in $378 million in outflows on Friday alone. Investors reacted to diplomatic escalation regarding the U.S ...

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) approached $98,000 on Jan. 14 after U.S. spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to BTC logged their largest daily inflows in three months the previous day. Bitcoin ETFs are funds that track the value of Bitcoin and trade on traditional trading exchanges rather than cryptocurrency exchanges. These funds provide indirect crypto exposure to retail traders and are easily accessible. Related: XRP surges as Ripple lands major license Bitcoin ETFs register strongest day in more th ...

Core Viewpoint - Standard Chartered predicts that Ethereum will outperform Bitcoin and reach $40,000 by 2030, with 2026 being a pivotal year for Ethereum similar to 2021 for Bitcoin [1] Group 1: Ethereum vs. Bitcoin - The price ratio between Ethereum and Bitcoin could return to its 2021 high of approximately 0.08, indicating that one Ether token was valued at 8% of one Bitcoin [2] - Currently, the Ethereum to Bitcoin ratio has dropped to around 0.03, and if it rises to 0.16, both assets would have equal market value [3] Group 2: Stablecoins and Tokenization - Standard Chartered emphasizes the growing bullish sentiment among traditional financial firms towards stablecoins and tokenization, with Ethereum being the leading blockchain for these developments, hosting over $10 billion in crypto and real-world assets [4] - Ethereum also hosts the majority of stablecoins, which are often backed by US Treasury bonds, positioning it favorably for increased interest in on-chain finance [5] Group 3: Market Predictions - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent forecasts that stablecoins could evolve into a $3 trillion industry by 2030, while the total value of tokenized assets on blockchains may exceed $19 trillion by 2033 [6] Group 4: ETF Flows - Investment through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is less critical for Ethereum's price performance compared to Bitcoin, with Ethereum ETFs experiencing over $1.9 billion in outflows since November, while Bitcoin ETFs saw over $4.6 billion in outflows [7] - Despite the overall weakening of crypto ETF flows, the current trends are more favorable for Ethereum than for Bitcoin [8]

Cryptocurrency ETFs recorded $454 million in outflows last week as investor sentiment shifted negatively, according to a report by CoinShares. The withdrawals nearly erased $1.5 billion in inflows accumulated during the first two days of the year. This reversal coincided with diminishing market expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in March. A four-day streak of selling totaled $1.3 billion according to data released by CoinShares. The shift in capital flows followed the release of macroe ...

By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Since its introduction in 2009, bitcoin (BTC) fans have seen it as an anti-establishment asset and a shield against financial mismanagement and political turmoil. Yet on Monday, the largest cryptocurrency is trailing traditional safety assets such as gold even as tensions between President Donald Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell escalate, raising concerns on the central bank's ability to maintain its independence. On Sunday, Powell revealed th ...

XRP exchange-traded funds have pulled in over $1 billion since they launched in November 2025. Yet some analysts forecast the fun won’t last. “Investing is all about growth potential and who is building on top of a blockchain,” Brian Huang, co-founder of investment platform Glider, told DL News. “When we look at a16z’s builder mindshare, XRP doesn’t even show up.” But showing up on Andreessen Horowitz’s builder list might not matter since XRP ETFs have been crushing it. Following their launch in mid ...

Core Insights - The US has validated the cryptocurrency industry, allowing major players to invest significantly, particularly through Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, which are seen as transformative [1] - South Korea, which previously imposed strict regulations on cryptocurrencies, is now focusing on stablecoin legislation as a critical next step [2] Group 1: South Korea's Regulatory Landscape - South Korea had previously banned crypto ICOs and mandated licensing for operators, which has benefited current holders [2] - The country has paused its development of new crypto laws due to disagreements among regulators on who should issue won-backed stablecoins [3] - Stablecoin trading in South Korea is growing, with local users transacting tens of billions of dollars annually [3] Group 2: Stablecoin Market Dynamics - Korean won-based stablecoin purchases reached approximately $64 billion in the year ending June 2025, attracting the attention of central banks [4] - The Bank of Korea (BoK) insists that only bank-led groups should issue stablecoins, requiring banks to own at least 51% to ensure compliance with financial laws [5] - The Financial Services Commission (FSC) advocates for a more flexible model allowing fintech firms to issue stablecoins under strict reserve and redemption rules, which could enhance competition and consumer choice [6] Group 3: Future Outlook - A resolution regarding stablecoin legislation in South Korea is anticipated in Q1 2026, indicating that the government is still committed to the project despite current delays [6] - The ongoing regulatory challenges may inadvertently strengthen the dominance of USD stablecoins in the market [7]

DaLiu / Shutterstock.com Quick Read XRP ETFs pulled in $483M during December while Bitcoin ETFs lost $1.09B and Ethereum shed $564M. XRP spot price fell 15% to $1.77 despite institutional inflows. Retail selling dominated while institutions accumulated. XRP ETFs reached $1.3B in total inflows since November launch. This marks the fastest adoption for any altcoin ETF. If you’re thinking about retiring or know someone who is, there are three quick questions causing many Americans to realize they can ...