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Cryptocurrency 12 January 2026 - 13 January 2026

XRP price edges up as Washington’s crypto bill draft and CPI loom

XRP price edges up as Washington’s crypto bill draft and CPI loom

XRP rose about 1% to $2.06 in early premarket trading Tuesday, tracking gains in major tokens ahead of the U.S. December CPI release at 8:30 a.m. ET. Ripple urged the SEC not to conflate securities offerings with secondary-market trading as Congress debates new digital asset regulations. The Senate Banking Committee plans a markup on the market-structure bill later this week.
13 January 2026
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Bitcoin price jumps toward $92,000 as U.S. crypto bill draft lands; Coinbase, Strategy rise premarket

Bitcoin price jumps toward $92,000 as U.S. crypto bill draft lands; Coinbase, Strategy rise premarket

Bitcoin rose 1.7% to $92,040 early Tuesday, with crypto stocks including Coinbase and Marathon Digital also gaining in premarket trading. A Senate draft bill would bar digital-asset firms from paying interest on payment stablecoins, while requiring new disclosure rules. Strategy disclosed it bought 13,627 bitcoin last week for $1.25 billion. U.S. CPI data and a Senate crypto bill markup are due this week.
13 January 2026
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Crypto ATM crackdowns are spreading — and Bitcoin Depot stock is in the frame

Crypto ATM crackdowns are spreading — and Bitcoin Depot stock is in the frame

Bitcoin Depot shares rose 4.6% to $1.37 despite mounting regulatory crackdowns on crypto ATMs following a surge in fraud. The FBI reported bitcoin ATM scam losses hit $333 million in 2025 through November, up from $250 million in 2024. Maine reached a $1.9 million settlement with Bitcoin Depot to compensate scam victims. Vermont and several cities have imposed new limits, bans, or licensing requirements on kiosks.
13 January 2026
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Strategy’s $1.25 billion bitcoin buy nudges MSTR stock higher premarket

Strategy’s $1.25 billion bitcoin buy nudges MSTR stock higher premarket

Strategy shares rose nearly 3% in premarket trading Tuesday after the company disclosed a $1.25 billion bitcoin purchase. SEC filings show Strategy bought 13,627 bitcoins at an average price of $91,519 each, raising its total holdings to 687,410 coins. The purchase was funded by $1.25 billion in proceeds from recent share sales. Bitcoin traded near $92,135 after the announcement.
13 January 2026
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Coinbase stock inches up as stablecoin rewards fight hits the Senate — what traders watch next for COIN

Coinbase stock inches up as stablecoin rewards fight hits the Senate — what traders watch next for COIN

Coinbase shares closed up 0.9% at $242.98 and held steady after hours as the Senate prepares to debate stablecoin rewards. The company reported $354.7 million in stablecoin revenue for Q3 2025 and is lobbying lawmakers ahead of a key markup. Oppenheimer cut its price target to $370. Coinbase fixed a Polygon transaction delay Monday; other services were unaffected.
13 January 2026
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IREN stock jumps after Bernstein tags it a top AI pick as bitcoin holds near $91,000

IREN stock jumps after Bernstein tags it a top AI pick as bitcoin holds near $91,000

IREN shares jumped 9.3% Monday, outpacing other crypto miners as bitcoin hovered near $91,200 ahead of Tuesday’s U.S. CPI data. About 53 million IREN shares changed hands, with the stock trading between $45.85 and $51.62. Investors are watching IREN’s AI expansion and a $9.7 billion Microsoft deal, as well as upcoming earnings projected for February. Rate cut expectations have shifted after recent U.S. data.
13 January 2026
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Strategy stock jumps after-hours as MSTR buys $1.25 billion of bitcoin again — what investors watch next

Strategy stock jumps after-hours as MSTR buys $1.25 billion of bitcoin again — what investors watch next

Strategy Inc. bought 13,627 bitcoin for $1.25 billion last week, raising its total holdings to 687,410 BTC, funded by selling $1.25 billion in new shares. MSTR stock rose about 3% in after-hours trading. The company’s average purchase price was $91,519 per bitcoin. Strategy reported a $17.44 billion unrealized loss on its digital assets earlier this month.
12 January 2026
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Bitcoin price edges higher near $91,000 as Strategy buys $1.25B of BTC; Coinbase stock climbs

Bitcoin price edges higher near $91,000 as Strategy buys $1.25B of BTC; Coinbase stock climbs

Bitcoin rose 0.3% to $91,147 Monday as Coinbase and Marathon Digital shares also gained. Fed Chair Jerome Powell confirmed the Justice Department served the central bank with grand jury subpoenas, sending the dollar lower and gold to a record above $4,600 an ounce. Strategy bought 13,627 bitcoin last week, bringing its holdings to 687,410. Traders await Tuesday’s U.S. CPI report and the Fed’s Jan. 27-28 meeting.
12 January 2026
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Bakkt stock jumps as BKKT strikes DTR stablecoin deal, sets Jan. 22 rebrand and March Investor Day

Bakkt stock jumps as BKKT strikes DTR stablecoin deal, sets Jan. 22 rebrand and March Investor Day

Bakkt Holdings shares surged 13.5% to $18.48 midday after announcing it will acquire stablecoin payments firm DTR in an all-stock deal, issuing about 9.13 million shares, or 31.5% of its fully diluted count. CEO Akshay Naheta is DTR’s main owner. The company will rebrand as “Bakkt, Inc.” on January 22. Investor Day is set for March 17 at the NYSE.
12 January 2026
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Coinbase stock rises as Senate crypto bill fight puts stablecoin rewards back in play

Coinbase stock rises as Senate crypto bill fight puts stablecoin rewards back in play

Coinbase shares rose 2.1% Monday after reports the company is lobbying Congress to protect stablecoin rewards. Senate negotiators are finalizing crypto market legislation, with debate intensifying over whether to restrict such rewards to regulated firms. Coinbase has threatened to withdraw support if restrictions are too strict. Circle, the firm behind USDC, slipped 0.9%.
12 January 2026
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Tennessee crackdown hits Kalshi, Polymarket and Crypto.com sports contracts — Kalshi says it’s suing

Tennessee crackdown hits Kalshi, Polymarket and Crypto.com sports contracts — Kalshi says it’s suing

Tennessee’s sports betting regulator ordered Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com to stop offering sports event contracts to state residents and refund customers by Jan. 31. The council warned of fines starting at $10,000 for violations. Kalshi has filed a federal lawsuit, arguing the state lacks authority. Polymarket and Crypto.com have not commented.
12 January 2026
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Robinhood (HOOD) stock jumps as bitcoin climbs; traders eye earnings and fresh scrutiny on event contracts

Robinhood (HOOD) stock jumps as bitcoin climbs; traders eye earnings and fresh scrutiny on event contracts

Robinhood shares rose 3.6% to $119.38 by late morning Monday, rebounding after an early drop. Bitcoin gained 1.2% to $92,046, while most crypto-linked stocks were steady. Investors are watching Robinhood’s Feb. 10 earnings and regulatory moves against sports event contracts, a sector the company is expanding into. Tennessee and Connecticut regulators have targeted several firms, including Robinhood, over unlicensed sports wagering.
12 January 2026
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IREN stock jumps as bitcoin firms up; what traders are watching next

IREN stock jumps as bitcoin firms up; what traders are watching next

IREN shares surged 7.3% to $49.38 in early New York trading Monday, with volume topping 20.5 million. Bitcoin hovered near $91,674, while other crypto miners posted mixed-to-higher moves. IREN’s gains follow its $9.7 billion Microsoft contract and updated AI revenue targets. Traders await Tuesday’s U.S. CPI data for further market direction.
12 January 2026
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Bitcoin price holds near $91,000 after Strategy’s $1.25 billion buy; crypto stocks mixed

Bitcoin price holds near $91,000 after Strategy’s $1.25 billion buy; crypto stocks mixed

Bitcoin rose 0.4% to $91,164 Monday after Strategy disclosed a $1.25 billion purchase of 13,627 bitcoin, bringing its holdings to 687,410. U.S.-listed crypto stocks were mixed in early trading. Traders focused on Tuesday’s U.S. CPI report and fallout from DOJ subpoenas of Fed Chair Powell. ETF outflows and dollar moves added to market volatility.
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Stock Market Today

  • FTSE 100 Surges as Middle East Peace Prospects Lift Global Markets
    April 1, 2026, 12:55 PM EDT. European stocks surged Wednesday amid growing hopes for a near-term end to the Middle East conflict. The FTSE 100 gained 1.9%, closing at 10,364.79, with strong advances also seen in the FTSE 250 and AIM All-Share. U.S. President Donald Trump signaled potential ceasefire talks with Iran conditional on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil and gas shipping route. Iranian and Israeli leaders offered mixed signals on peace prospects, while Brent oil prices dropped from $107.38 to $101.83 per barrel. Major European indexes like France's CAC 40 and Germany's DAX 40 rose sharply. U.S. stocks continued Tuesday's rally, led by the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq. Experts warn higher energy prices could fuel inflation and economic headwinds. The Bank of England cited the conflict as a significant supply shock, heightening risks to global growth and financial stability.
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