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Bitcoin rallies near $97K on ETF inflows, regulatory delays hit CLARITY Act |
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January 15, 2026 |
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Today’s Setup
ETF inflows and regulatory headlines reshape crypto market dynamics
Bitcoin Price Surge: Bitcoin rallies near $97,000 driven by spot ETF inflows exceeding $750 million and strong macro fundamentals. Senate Crypto Bill Delay: Senate Banking Committee postpones markup of the CLARITY Act after Coinbase withdraws support amid regulatory concerns. AI-Driven Scam Losses: Chainalysis reports record $17 billion lost in crypto scams involving AI and impersonation techniques in 2025.
Watch: Impact of regulatory negotiations on crypto market structure bills and potential follow-through on ETF inflows.
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Bitcoin rallies near $97K as whales accumulate and $100K odds rise
Bitcoin surged to about $97,000 amid significant spot ETF inflows topping $750 million, whale accumulation, and a positive macroeconomic backdrop, signaling a strong bullish market and raising the likelihood of reaching $100,000 soon.
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Senate CLARITY Act markup delayed after Coinbase withdraws support
The Senate Banking Committee postponed the markup of the CLARITY Act due to regulatory concerns highlighted by Coinbase's public withdrawal, delaying pivotal crypto legislation amid ongoing bipartisan negotiations.
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Chainalysis reports $17B lost to AI-driven crypto scams in 2025
Crypto scams leveraging AI and impersonation techniques cost victims a record $17 billion in 2025, surpassing losses from other cyberattacks, as reported by Chainalysis.
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Zcash Foundation cleared by SEC probe, boosting ZEC price
The SEC closed its multi-year investigation into the Zcash Foundation without enforcement action, easing regulatory uncertainty and triggering a 13% surge in ZEC price amid high trading volume.
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Bitpanda plans Frankfurt IPO in 2026 with $5 billion valuation
Vienna-based crypto platform Bitpanda is targeting a 2026 IPO in Frankfurt, aiming for a valuation up to $5 billion, backed by major banks including Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Deutsche Bank.
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