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Tether’s new stablecoin, USAT, aims to challenge Circle’s USDC in the U.S. market, targeting institutional users with partnerships and regulatory backing. Analysts see potential risks for both tokens. #Update #Crypto $USDT $USDC
Bitcoin ($BTC) rose to $89,300, up 2.2%, as the U.S. dollar index fell to 95.80, its lowest in four years after President Trump’s comments. #Update #Crypto $BTC
UK banks increasingly block customers from accessing registered crypto exchanges, with 80% reporting transaction issues. The FCA is consulting on new rules by October 2027. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Rick Rieder of @BlackRock, a favorite for Trump’s Fed chair pick, advocates for $BTC as a replacement for gold, suggesting it should be part of investment portfolios. #Update #Crypto $BTC
White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt stated that stablecoins are the “gateway drug” for global finance, emphasizing the urgency for regulatory clarity from Washington. #Update #Crypto
The crypto market remains stagnant, with $BTC volume down 25% to $35B and $ETH down 21% to $24.6B as traders shift focus to metals; over $270M in leveraged futures liquidated. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Bitcoin $BTC trades under $88,500, down 4% over the week. Gold briefly tops $5,000 as crypto struggles amid Fed policy anticipation. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@Polymarket has launched contracts for $BTC and $ETH volatility indices, enabling users to bet on market swings. Early trading indicates a 35% chance of $BTC’s volatility doubling this year. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Silver’s SILVER-USDC contract on @Hyperliquid hits $994M in 24-hour volume, trailing only BTC and ETH; Bitcoin remains stable near $88K amid cautious market sentiment. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@DeusXCapital CEO Tim Grant emphasizes integrating digital finance with traditional systems, focusing on regulated payments and institutional DeFi. He will speak at CoinDesk’s Consensus Hong Kong in February 2026. #Update #Crypto
Joseph Chalom, former BlackRock Head of Digital Assets Strategy, states institutional investors are favoring $ETH for asset tokenization, citing strong backing from Larry Fink and Ethereum’s dominance in stablecoins. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Bitcoin $BTC remains near $88,000 as gold hits record highs before retreating; analysts warn of potential drop below $84,500. ETF outflows exceed $1.3B, limiting bullish momentum. #Update #Crypto $BTC
U.S. Marshals investigate allegations that John Daghita, son of CMDSS president, stole over $40M in seized crypto assets; inquiry ongoing. #Update #Legal $ETH
The Senate Agriculture Committee postponed its crypto market structure bill hearing to Thursday due to a winter storm, amid disagreements on amendments. The SEC and CFTC also rescheduled a press appearance. #Update #Crypto
