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Blockchain News 14 January 2026 - 5 February 2026

Epstein files reignite Satoshi Nakamoto mystery as Binance and Brownstone posts claim Bitcoin was ‘hijacked’

Epstein files reignite Satoshi Nakamoto mystery as Binance and Brownstone posts claim Bitcoin was ‘hijacked’

Newly released Justice Department emails show Jeffrey Epstein sought contact with early Bitcoin developers and urged Gavin Andresen to call his New York office, DL News reports. Journalists criticized the document release for exposing victims’ names and images, prompting the DOJ to pull and replace thousands of records. Bitcoin fell 15% Thursday, trading near $62,500.
5 February 2026
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Ethereum slips under $2,000: analysts size up $1,450 downside and $6,200 rebound case

Ethereum slips under $2,000: analysts size up $1,450 downside and $6,200 rebound case

Ether fell 8% to $1,955 on Friday, briefly touching $1,935, as bitcoin slid to $66,424 in a broad crypto selloff. Analysts remain split on whether Ether’s drop signals a rebound or a deeper slide. On-chain data showed mid-sized wallets trimming positions, while large holders bought more. A new Ethereum-focused payments project is set to launch Feb. 9.
5 February 2026
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Coinbase stock slips as Senate crypto bill vote is delayed; Galaxy joins new Prime staking trade

Coinbase stock slips as Senate crypto bill vote is delayed; Galaxy joins new Prime staking trade

New York, January 23, 2026, 13:28 EST — Regular session Shares of Coinbase Global dipped 1.5% to $219.70 during Friday afternoon trading, despite bitcoin climbing 1.3% to around $90,720 and ether edging up 1.1% to about $2,989. The stock moves on two fronts: crypto prices and Washington’s regulations. For Coinbase, that translates to bursts of retail trading when the market heats up, or an abrupt freeze when policies hit the news. A Senate vote delay on the Clarity Act has shifted focus to stablecoin “yields” — the rewards given to holders of stablecoins, crypto tokens usually tied to the U.S.
23 January 2026
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BitMine Immersion (BMNR) stock ends higher after $14.5B crypto holdings update as market looks to next session

BitMine Immersion (BMNR) stock ends higher after $14.5B crypto holdings update as market looks to next session

New York, January 21, 2026, 20:47 EST — Market closed Shares of BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc (BMNR) rose 3.9% on Wednesday, closing at $29.35 following the company’s update on the scale of its crypto and cash reserves. The stock inched higher in late after-hours trading. (Investing.com) The numbers are significant because BitMine is behaving more like a leveraged proxy for ether — the cryptocurrency behind the Ethereum blockchain — instead of a typical miner or hosting business. When ether’s price moves, the company’s net asset value often shifts in tandem, dragging the stock along with it. This week’s update also
22 January 2026
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Coinbase stock slips after-hours as Base network glitch shows “incorrect balances” warning

Coinbase stock slips after-hours as Base network glitch shows “incorrect balances” warning

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 18:56 EST — After-hours Coinbase Global reported on Wednesday that a third-party problem might be leading some users to experience incorrect or missing balances, as well as wrong price quotes for assets on Base, its blockchain network. The company assured that customer funds remain secure. Shares of Coinbase (COIN.O) ended the day down 0.35% at $226.93 and barely moved in after-hours trading. (Coinbase Status) The glitch hits Coinbase at a tricky moment. Base, an “Ethereum Layer 2” network, acts as an add-on to speed up and cut costs on transactions compared to Ethereum’s mainnet. Coinbase
22 January 2026
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Hoskinson vs Garlinghouse Gets Ugly as U.S. CLARITY Crypto Bill Splits Industry

Hoskinson vs Garlinghouse Gets Ugly as U.S. CLARITY Crypto Bill Splits Industry

WASHINGTON, Jan 20, 2026, 06:13 EST Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson slammed Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse over the latest draft of the U.S. “CLARITY” crypto bill, urging the industry to “fight for what’s right” instead of settling for a bank-friendly compromise. Garlinghouse had praised lawmakers, calling the frameworks “workable” and insisting “clarity beats chaos.” Ripple has yet to comment on the criticism, Benzinga reported. (Benzinga) The Senate Banking Committee has postponed its planned “markup” — the session to debate and vote on bill amendments — following Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong’s statement that his company cannot back the current version. Armstrong declared,
20 January 2026
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Visa card rollout, $4 million presale: Digitap’s $TAP gets pitched against XRP and Remittix

Visa card rollout, $4 million presale: Digitap’s $TAP gets pitched against XRP and Remittix

NEW YORK, Jan 20, 2026, 06:02 (EST) A press release on crypto site CryptoNinjas reported that the token presale for Digitap ($TAP) has exceeded $4 million. Promoters tout the project as a banking-style app featuring Visa cards. The post also drew a comparison between Digitap and DeepSnitch AI, another early-stage crypto venture leveraging artificial intelligence to analyze market data. (CryptoNinjas) The flurry matters because token presales—early-stage token sales typically held before a public exchange listing—have long provided a reliable funding stream for crypto projects, especially when venture capital dries up and retail traders lose interest. Payments are grabbing attention at
20 January 2026
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FIGR stock jumps again as Figure Technology Solutions gets fresh target hike and pushes on-chain equities

FIGR stock jumps again as Figure Technology Solutions gets fresh target hike and pushes on-chain equities

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 12:01 PM EST — Regular session Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. (FIGR.O) shares surged 13.6% to $73.82 on Friday, building on a strong rally this week fueled by renewed analyst enthusiasm and the company’s recent move into blockchain-driven market infrastructure. Mizuho bumped its price target on the stock to $64 from $56, maintaining an Outperform rating. The firm highlighted a blend of macro factors and policy drivers supporting fintech through 2026, including easing rates and clearer regulation on crypto and stablecoins. (Investing.com) The stock’s jump comes shortly after Figure unveiled OPEN, its “On-Chain Public Equity Network”
16 January 2026
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Figure Technology Solutions stock jumps premarket after Mizuho lifts target, OPEN blockchain push

Figure Technology Solutions stock jumps premarket after Mizuho lifts target, OPEN blockchain push

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 08:40 EST — Premarket Figure Technology Solutions (FIGR.O) jumped roughly 16% to $64.96 in premarket on Friday, following Mizuho’s boost of its price target to $64 from $56. The firm kept its Outperform rating on the fintech stock. Since its $25 IPO last September, the shares have surged significantly. (Investing.com) This shift shines a spotlight on a seldom-seen corner of the market: the recording, settlement, and borrowing of shares. That infrastructure is typically slow, centralized, and costly to access. Figure is pushing ahead regardless. As a fresh face on the market, it’s betting that “market
16 January 2026
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Bitmine (BMNR) stock on watch after company says crypto pile hit $14 bln ahead of share vote

Bitmine (BMNR) stock on watch after company says crypto pile hit $14 bln ahead of share vote

New York, January 14, 2026, 05:46 (EST) — Premarket Shares of Bitmine Immersion Technologies edged up 0.2% in premarket action Wednesday, hitting $31.22. The move came after the company disclosed a larger ethereum holding in its latest operations update. Ether, the token behind the Ethereum blockchain, gained roughly 6%, while bitcoin picked up about 3%. Bitmine now acts more like a quick-moving stand-in for ether than a straightforward mining play. Its stock often amplifies crypto price shifts — and the company’s funding decisions can further fuel the volatility. The second layer is now the key issue. Bitmine is pushing shareholders
14 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Carvana stock jumps 5% to $403.67 — here’s what CVNA traders are watching next

Carvana stock jumps 5% to $403.67 — here’s what CVNA traders are watching next

7 February 2026
Carvana shares rose 5.21% Friday to $403.67, rebounding after recent volatility sparked by a short-seller report from Gotham City Research. The company denied allegations of overstated earnings and undisclosed ties to DriveTime. Carvana will report Q4 and full-year 2025 results after markets close on Feb. 18. The January U.S. CPI report is scheduled for Feb. 13.
Confluent stock hugs IBM’s $31 bid — here’s what investors watch next week

Confluent stock hugs IBM’s $31 bid — here’s what investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Confluent shares closed at $30.57 Friday, 43 cents below IBM’s $31-per-share cash offer, ahead of key events next week. The company will report earnings Feb. 11 without a call or outlook, and shareholders vote on the merger Feb. 12. Confluent disclosed 17 demand letters and two lawsuits over proxy disclosures but denies wrongdoing. The IBM deal values Confluent at $11 billion.
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