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Cryptocurrency News 21 January 2026

BMNR stock slips as BitMine lifts Ethereum holdings to 4.203 million and wins 50 billion-share authorization vote

BMNR stock slips as BitMine lifts Ethereum holdings to 4.203 million and wins 50 billion-share authorization vote

BitMine Immersion Technologies shares fell 0.7% to $28.05 Wednesday after shareholders approved raising authorized shares from 500 million to 50 billion. The company reported $14.5 billion in crypto and cash holdings, including 4.2 million ETH. Ether dropped nearly 2% during the session. BitMine disclosed a $200 million stake in Beast Industries, not included in its “moonshots” portfolio.
21 January 2026
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Strategy Inc (MSTR) stock rebounds after $2.1B bitcoin buy — dilution risk and Feb. 5 earnings ahead

Strategy Inc (MSTR) stock rebounds after $2.1B bitcoin buy — dilution risk and Feb. 5 earnings ahead

Strategy Inc. shares rose 1.8% to $163.18 late Wednesday morning, even as bitcoin slipped below $90,000. An SEC filing showed the company bought 22,305 bitcoin for $2.13 billion last week, funded by selling about 10.4 million shares. Investors await fourth-quarter results on Feb. 5 and updates on further bitcoin buys. Strategy reported a $17.44 billion unrealized loss on digital assets for Q4.
21 January 2026
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Bitcoin price slips below $90,000 as ETF outflows and tariff jitters keep traders cautious

Bitcoin price slips below $90,000 as ETF outflows and tariff jitters keep traders cautious

Bitcoin fell 0.7% to $89,930 Wednesday, staying below $90,000 after dipping to $87,897 as risk aversion hit markets. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $479.7 million in net outflows on Jan. 20, with withdrawals from BlackRock, Fidelity, and Grayscale funds. Ether dropped 1.3% to $2,990. Gold surged above $4,800 an ounce as investors sought safe havens amid renewed tariff threats from President Trump.
21 January 2026
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XRP price steadies near $1.94 as Binance adds Ripple’s RLUSD — what traders watch next

XRP price steadies near $1.94 as Binance adds Ripple’s RLUSD — what traders watch next

XRP rose about 1% to $1.94 Wednesday after a sharp weekly drop, as Binance set Jan. 22 for the launch of Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin and an XRP/RLUSD trading pair. Broader crypto markets stayed volatile after U.S. tariff threats, with bitcoin near $90,065 and ether at $2,994. RLUSD will debut with Ethereum support and monthly attestations. Trading in RLUSD pairs will be restricted in several jurisdictions, including the U.S.
21 January 2026
XRP price today: Ripple token slips below $2 as risk-off bites crypto ahead of Fed week

XRP price today: Ripple token slips below $2 as risk-off bites crypto ahead of Fed week

XRP fell below $2 to $1.90 early Wednesday, down 1.8% in 24 hours, with trading volume near $3.4 billion. Bitcoin hovered near $89,156 after slipping 2.2%, while ether dropped 4.6% to $2,965. The moves followed a sharp U.S. stock sell-off and renewed tariff threats from President Trump. Traders are watching the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 27-28 meeting for signals on rates and the dollar.
21 January 2026
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Bitcoin price today: BTC slides below $90,000 as tariff fears rattle risk assets

Bitcoin price today: BTC slides below $90,000 as tariff fears rattle risk assets

Bitcoin fell 2.2% to $89,221 Wednesday, dropping below $90,000 as volatility surged after President Trump threatened renewed tariffs on Europe. Ether slid 4.5% to $2,965. The Cboe Volatility Index reached an eight-week high, and Wall Street saw its steepest drop in three months Tuesday. Strategy disclosed a $2.13 billion bitcoin purchase last week, but sentiment remained shaky.
21 January 2026
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Russia’s new crypto crackdown: $128,000 fines proposed for illegal mining in banned regions

Russia’s new crypto crackdown: $128,000 fines proposed for illegal mining in banned regions

Russian lawmakers have introduced a bill imposing new fines and equipment seizures for illegal cryptocurrency mining, targeting operations in regions with government bans. Repeat corporate offenders could face penalties up to 10 million roubles and suspension of activities. The draft also tightens reporting rules and penalizes miners exceeding electricity limits. Mining was legalized in 2024 but faces new regional restrictions.
21 January 2026
Russia moves to slap illegal crypto miners with fines up to 10 million rubles

Russia moves to slap illegal crypto miners with fines up to 10 million rubles

Russian lawmakers submitted a bill imposing fines up to 10 million rubles and equipment seizure for illegal cryptocurrency mining, targeting unregistered operations in banned regions. The draft follows government efforts to curb power grid strain and recover billions in lost tax revenue. The bill has government backing and is set for parliamentary debate this spring.
21 January 2026
Coinbase stock drops after hours as bitcoin slides; Armstrong keeps crypto bill push alive in Davos

Coinbase stock drops after hours as bitcoin slides; Armstrong keeps crypto bill push alive in Davos

Coinbase shares fell 5.5% to $227.73 in after-hours trading Tuesday after bitcoin dropped 4.6% to about $88,312. CEO Brian Armstrong, speaking in Davos, said he remains optimistic about U.S. crypto legislation despite recent setbacks. Bermuda announced plans for a fully onchain national economy using Circle and Coinbase infrastructure, drawing regulatory attention.
21 January 2026
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Robinhood stock drops after-hours as tariff jitters and bitcoin slide hit risk trades

Robinhood stock drops after-hours as tariff jitters and bitcoin slide hit risk trades

Robinhood Markets shares fell 2.7% to $105.78 Tuesday and slipped another 0.7% after hours as risk assets retreated. Wall Street posted its steepest drop since October after President Trump threatened tariffs on Europe. Bitcoin dropped 4.7% to $88,075, pressuring crypto-linked stocks including Coinbase, which slid 5.5%. Volatility rose, with the Cboe VIX hitting an eight-week high.
21 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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