| Open‑Source Intelligence for Crypto | | | Crypto Signals Daily | | | | |
|
Bitcoin Surges Past $96K on ETF Flows Amid US Senate Crypto Bill Debate |
|
January 14, 2026 |
|
|
|
▶ Play Audio Brief
|
Today’s Setup
ETF inflows, regulatory moves, and geopolitical tensions drive crypto markets
Bitcoin Rally: Bitcoin breaks above $96,000 amid record ETF inflows and short-squeeze liquidations, lifting market cap to $1.9 trillion. US Senate Crypto Bill: The bipartisan CLARITY Act faces 75+ amendments and delayed January 27 markup, focusing on stablecoin rewards and DeFi concerns. Geopolitical & Macro Support: US inflation data and US-Iran tensions bolster Bitcoin’s appeal as a hedge, even as institutional Ethereum outflows persist.
Watch: Senate Banking Committee’s imminent CLARITY Act markup and ETF flow trends for sustained crypto momentum.
|
|
Top Stories
|
|
Bitcoin Rockets Past $96K on Record ETF Inflows and Short Liquidations
Bitcoin surged above $96,000 on January 13 driven by $753.8 million in ETF inflows led by Fidelity and BlackRock. The rally wiped out $590 million in short bets and lifted Bitcoin’s market cap above $1.9 trillion, marking a two-month breakout supported by macro data and institutional buying.
|
|
US Senate Drafts Crypto Market CLARITY Act with Stablecoin and DeFi Controversies
The US Senate Banking Committee released a 278-page draft CLARITY Act proposing a regulatory framework to clarify digital asset rules and protect investors. The bill faces over 75 amendments, a delayed markup to January 27, and debate over stablecoin rewards and DeFi surveillance, with banking sector influence stirring community backlash.
|
|
Strive Acquires Semler Scientific Adding Over 5,000 BTC to Holdings
Strive completed an all-stock acquisition of Semler Scientific, adding 5,048 Bitcoin to its treasury and recently purchasing more BTC, bringing total Bitcoin holdings to nearly 13,000 and ranking it the 11th largest corporate holder worldwide.
|
|
Former NYC Mayor’s Solana-Based NYC Token Collapses Over 80% in Minutes
Eric Adams’ launch of the NYC Token saw its price crash 81% within 30 minutes, wiping approximately $500 million in market value. Investigations uncovered one-sided liquidity pools and suspicious wallet activity indicating a rug pull at launch.
|
|
Monero Hits New All-Time High as Privacy Coins Benefit from Regulatory Tightening
Monero reached a record price high amid increased KYC regulations and heightened crypto surveillance, which is driving investor demand for privacy-focused coins.
|
| Also on the Wire |
|
• US SEC Chair expresses uncertainty over potential seizure of Venezuela’s alleged $60 billion Bitcoin holdings.
·
AMBCrypto
|
|
• Ethereum saw $116 million in institutional outflows last week, though price remained steady above $3,000.
·
BeInCrypto
|
|
• Polygon Labs acquires Coinme and Sequence for $250 million to boost regulated stablecoin payment infrastructure.
·
Decrypt
|
|
• JPMorgan warns interest-bearing stablecoins risk creating a lightly regulated parallel banking system.
·
CryptoNews
|
|
• Russia finalizes draft bill to allow non-qualified investors limited access to cryptocurrency trading.
·
The Block
|
|
• Bitpanda, backed by Peter Thiel, plans a Frankfurt IPO in the first half of 2026 targeting a valuation of €4–5 billion.
·
CryptoNews
|
|
• XRP price gains 12% YTD as Ripple challenges SEC's ambiguous crypto regulations.
·
CryptoNews
|
|
• US Senate Senator Warren calls to halt WLFI-related bank application until former President Trump divests.
·
CoinDesk
|
