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Cryptocurrency News 4 January 2026 - 5 January 2026

XRP price today: Ripple-linked token holds above $2 as ETF inflows, SEC shift keep traders on alert

XRP price today: Ripple-linked token holds above $2 as ETF inflows, SEC shift keep traders on alert

NEW YORK, Jan 5, 2026, 02:42 ET — Market closed XRP climbed about 3% to $2.13 on Monday, after trading as high as $2.16 in overnight markets, extending a rebound that has pushed the token back above the $2 threshold.  Investing The move matters because $2 has been a pivot level for XRP over the past month, separating a return to late-2025 ranges from a more durable upside push. Investors are also weighing whether fresh demand from regulated products can keep lifting a market that remains headline-sensitive. Flows into U.S.-listed spot XRP exchange-traded funds — listed vehicles that track the
5 January 2026
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BitMine (BMNR) stock jumps 15% as Tom Lee pushes 50 billion share cap ahead of Jan. 14 vote

BitMine (BMNR) stock jumps 15% as Tom Lee pushes 50 billion share cap ahead of Jan. 14 vote

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 18:16 ET — Market closed BitMine Immersion Technologies’ shares surged 14.9% on Friday, closing at $31.19, after the company stepped up its push for shareholders to approve a sharp increase in the number of shares it is allowed to issue. About 58 million shares changed hands, with the stock ranging from $27.48 to $31.50. The push lands with the annual shareholder vote nearing its deadline. BitMine set a Jan. 14 cutoff for voting and plans to hold its annual meeting on Jan. 15 at the Wynn Las Vegas, the company said in a release filed
5 January 2026
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Coinbase stock jumps on CEO’s 2026 “everything exchange” roadmap — what to watch next

Coinbase stock jumps on CEO’s 2026 “everything exchange” roadmap — what to watch next

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 18:25 ET — Market closed Coinbase Global (COIN.O) closed Friday up 4.6% at $236.53 after Chief Executive Brian Armstrong laid out a 2026 plan to broaden the crypto exchange into what he called an “everything exchange.” The S&P 500 rose 0.2% on the day. StockAnalysis The roadmap matters now because Coinbase still leans heavily on transaction fees that rise and fall with crypto prices and volatility. A credible move into multiple asset classes would broaden its revenue base and reduce dependence on spot crypto trading, a business that can swing sharply from quarter to quarter.
5 January 2026
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XRP price today: XRP holds above $2 as SEC exit and crypto-policy calendar come into focus

XRP price today: XRP holds above $2 as SEC exit and crypto-policy calendar come into focus

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 12:38 ET — Market closed XRP held above $2 on Sunday, extending a rally that has outpaced major tokens as traders latched onto U.S. regulatory signals and new ETF demand. The token was up about 5% over the past 24 hours at roughly $2.10, according to Coinbase pricing. Coinbase The move matters because XRP has been unusually sensitive to Washington’s tone after years of legal and regulatory scrutiny, and because U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds have added a stock-like wrapper for investors who want exposure without holding the token directly. An ETF is a fund that trades
4 January 2026
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Bitcoin price back above $91,000 as ETF inflows put Coinbase, Strategy stocks in focus

Bitcoin price back above $91,000 as ETF inflows put Coinbase, Strategy stocks in focus

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 12:36 ET — Market closed Bitcoin climbed back above $91,000 on Sunday, extending a new-year rebound that lifted crypto-linked stocks and U.S.-listed bitcoin funds in the first session of 2026. With U.S. stock markets shut for the weekend, the move still matters for holders of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) — listed funds that hold bitcoin and trade like stocks — and for companies whose shares tend to track the token’s swings. It also lands ahead of a busy U.S. macro week that could reset interest-rate expectations, a key driver for risk assets from tech
4 January 2026
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BitMine Immersion (BMNR) stock jumps as Tom Lee presses for a 50 billion-share vote

BitMine Immersion (BMNR) stock jumps as Tom Lee presses for a 50 billion-share vote

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 11:34 ET — Market closed Shares of NYSE American-listed BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) were last up about 15% at $31.19, after the company released fresh materials from Chairman Tom Lee urging shareholders to approve a major increase in authorized shares. Securities and Exchange Commission The vote matters now because BitMine is asking investors to expand the ceiling on how many shares it can issue — known as “authorized shares” — from 500 million to 50 billion. The company has roughly 426 million shares outstanding, close to the current cap cited in its materials. Securities and
4 January 2026
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Coinbase stock: Argentina peso-to-USDC halt sets up Monday test for COIN

Coinbase stock: Argentina peso-to-USDC halt sets up Monday test for COIN

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 11:00 ET — Market closed Coinbase Global (COIN.O) will stop allowing customers in Argentina to buy or sell USD Coin (USDC) using pesos from Jan. 31, the company told users, scaling back local-currency services less than a year after it entered the market. The decision lands as Coinbase pushes to diversify revenue away from crypto trading fees, which can swing sharply with market activity. Stablecoin and payments growth is a core part of that pitch, making any retrenchment in local on-ramps a point of scrutiny. U.S.-listed shares ended Friday up 4.6% at $236.53, the first
4 January 2026
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TeraWulf (WULF) stock jumps nearly 11% as bitcoin miners rally — what traders watch next

TeraWulf (WULF) stock jumps nearly 11% as bitcoin miners rally — what traders watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 10:19 ET — Market closed Shares of TeraWulf Inc (WULF) rose 10.8% on Friday to $12.74, a strong start to 2026 for the Nasdaq-listed bitcoin miner. The stock traded between $11.57 and $12.79 in the session. The move underscored renewed demand for high-beta crypto equities at the start of the year. Bitcoin was last up about 1.4% at $91,253, leaving miners’ stock gains well ahead of the token’s latest move. Investors also had fresh insider reports to parse. A batch of Form 4 filings posted late Friday showed new equity awards for several senior executives.
4 January 2026
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Hut 8 stock jumps 12% to start 2026 as Coinbase boosts bitcoin-backed credit line — what to watch next

Hut 8 stock jumps 12% to start 2026 as Coinbase boosts bitcoin-backed credit line — what to watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 10:11 ET — Market closed Hut 8 Corp shares ended the first trading day of 2026 up 11.6% on Friday, a sharp move that put the bitcoin miner and data-center operator back on momentum screens heading into Monday’s open. The stock closed at $51.27. The move matters now because crypto-linked equities have been trading as high-beta proxies for bitcoin and for investors’ broader appetite for risk, and because miners have been leaning on financing to fund expansion without issuing new stock. A larger secured credit line can buy time and flexibility when funding conditions tighten.
4 January 2026
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Strategy (MSTR) stock jumps with bitcoin rebound — here’s what matters before Monday

Strategy (MSTR) stock jumps with bitcoin rebound — here’s what matters before Monday

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 10:07 ET — Market closed Strategy Inc shares ended the first U.S. trading session of 2026 up 3.5% at $157.16, before markets closed for the weekend. The move tracked bitcoin’s recovery, leaving crypto-linked stocks in focus heading into Monday’s open. The Nasdaq-listed company — formerly MicroStrategy — is widely treated as a proxy for bitcoin, meaning investors often buy or sell the stock to express a view on the token. That relationship tends to amplify moves: when bitcoin rises or falls, Strategy can swing more sharply. Strategy That sensitivity matters now because bitcoin has been
4 January 2026
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Riot Platforms stock jumps 12% as CFO change and data-center incentives come into focus

Riot Platforms stock jumps 12% as CFO change and data-center incentives come into focus

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 09:58 ET — Market closed Riot Platforms shares jumped 11.8% on Friday, the last trading day, after a regulatory filing detailed a chief financial officer transition and changes to executive incentives tied to the company’s push into data-center development. The stock ended at $14.16. Yahoo Finance The move matters because investors have been watching bitcoin miners for signs they can broaden revenue beyond the coin’s boom-and-bust cycle. Riot’s updated pay scorecard leans harder into data-center metrics that depend on signing a customer to lease capacity. It also comes as crypto-linked equities continue to trade with
4 January 2026
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IREN stock jumps 13% as bitcoin hovers near $91,000 — what investors watch next

IREN stock jumps 13% as bitcoin hovers near $91,000 — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 07:29 ET — Market closed. Shares of IREN Ltd (IREN) closed up 13% on Friday at $42.70, giving the crypto-linked stock a strong start to 2026. The Nasdaq-listed shares swung between $38.10 and $42.99, with about 30.5 million shares changing hands. Bitcoin, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency, was last trading around $91,285 on Sunday, up about 1.8% from its prior close. Moves in bitcoin often spill into U.S.-listed miners and infrastructure providers tied to the token’s price. Risk-sensitive stocks have been searching for a catalyst as investors look ahead to fresh U.S. economic signals. “The market
4 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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