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Crypto Markets Brace for ETF Shifts and Regulatory Moves Amid Institutional Growth |
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January 10, 2026 |
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Today’s Setup
Institutional and regulatory catalysts poised to shape crypto market direction
South Korea ETF Policy: South Korea reverses stance to allow spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2026, aligning with global trends and potentially triggering renewed institutional flows. Ripple UK Expansion: Ripple gains FCA approval, enabling expansion of regulated crypto payments in the UK and reinforcing XRP’s position in cross-border settlements. ETF Outflows and Price Action: Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs saw notable outflows early 2026, with Bitcoin price fluctuating near $90K amid volatile ETF flows and institutional repositioning.
Watch: Monitor regulatory developments in US and UK crypto frameworks alongside ETF flow trends for potential market shifts.
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Top Stories
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South Korea to Allow Spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2026 as Market Dynamics Evolve
South Korea plans to introduce spot Bitcoin ETFs as part of an economic growth strategy, flipping its prior stance. This aligns the country with the US and Hong Kong markets, amid Bitcoin price stability near $90,000 and easing sell pressure after $300 billion BTC sold in 2025.
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Ripple Secures UK FCA Authorization Enabling Crypto Payments Expansion
Ripple received key regulatory approval from the UK Financial Conduct Authority, allowing it to legally scale its digital asset payments business and cross-border services, underpinning broader adoption of XRP in the UK despite muted immediate price impact.
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Heavy Outflows Hit Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Amid Early 2026 Market Volatility
US spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs suffered over $1 billion in redemptions following a short-lived January rebound, as portfolio rebalancing and profit-taking persisted. This contributed to a volatile Bitcoin price range near $90,000, with miner economics and macro data adding complexity.
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Stablecoin Transaction Volumes Hit Record $33 Trillion Driven by US Policy and Institutional Demand
Stablecoin transactions reached an unprecedented $33 trillion in 2025, fueled by favorable US regulatory tailwinds and increased institutional adoption. USDC leads in transaction flow while USDT remains dominant by market value.
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Andreessen Horowitz Raises $15 Billion to Boost US Tech and Crypto Innovation
Andreessen Horowitz closed on $15 billion across several funds to support American technology leadership, emphasizing crypto as key to maintaining the country's competitive edge in emerging sectors.
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