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Bitcoin rebounds on US crypto bill hopes and institutional flows amid geopolitical tensions |
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January 22, 2026 |
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Today’s Setup
US crypto market structure legislation advances amid bipartisan delays and geopolitical market swings
Legislation: US Senate Agriculture Committee advances crypto market structure bill, but Senate Banking Committee delays push potential passage to late February or March. Market Reaction: Bitcoin price rallied near $90,000 due to optimism about imminent signing of the bill and institutional buying despite geopolitical tensions triggering earlier liquidations. Institutional Activity: BitGo raised $213 million in its NYSE IPO at $18 per share; Michael Saylor bought $2 billion in Bitcoin; BitMine added $108 million in Ethereum.
Watch: Watch for updates on the crypto market structure bill progress and potential impacts on stablecoin regulation and Bitcoin price stability.
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BitGo prices IPO at $18 per share in NYSE debut, raising $213 million
BitGo priced its IPO above marketed range at $18 per share, raising approximately $213 million through primary and secondary shares, marking a key milestone in crypto infrastructure institutionalization.
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US Senate crypto market structure bill advances amid bipartisan delays and Senate Banking Committee stall
The Senate Agriculture Committee released updated crypto market structure bill text, moving ahead despite bipartisan disputes and delay in Banking Committee, pushing final vote to late February or March; Coinbase pulled support and debate over stablecoin yields continues.
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Bitcoin nears $90,000 amid optimism for US crypto bill and whale buying despite geopolitical liquidations
Bitcoin rallied close to $90,000 fueled by hopes for US crypto market reform and political support, despite a recent $1.5 billion liquidation triggered by US-EU Greenland trade tensions; new Bitcoin whales now control more coins than long-term holders and institutional investors continue accumulating.
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Iran’s Central Bank acquired over $500 million in USDT to support rial and trade flows
Iran’s Central Bank secretly purchased approximately $507 million in Tether’s USDT stablecoin during 2025 to prop up the collapsing rial and facilitate trade despite sanctions, with transactions tracked to state-controlled wallets.
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Ethereum sees record network activity and institutional buying as BitMine adds $108 million in ETH
Ethereum network activity reached historic highs with 2.9 million daily transactions alongside increased institutional interest marked by NYSE-listed BitMine’s acquisition of $108 million in ETH amid heightened usage and addressing scams.
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• Trump emphasized the national crypto bill to counter China's influence, pledging imminent signing and positioning US as global crypto leader.
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• Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong clashed with France’s central bank governor at Davos over Bitcoin’s decentralized nature and monetary trust.
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Bitcoin Magazine
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• Guernsey authorities seized $11.4 million connected to the OneCoin fraud to compensate victims and support enforcement efforts.
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CryptoNews
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• Hashed launched Maroo, a Layer 1 blockchain tailored for South Korea’s stablecoin economy combining public openness with financial compliance.
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The Block
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• Vietnam started a crypto exchange licensing pilot with steep $400 million capital requirements, favoring domestic incumbents.
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The Block
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• Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said Binance’s US comeback is inevitable, predicting an intensified market competition and bullish dynamics.
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Bitcoin News
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• Bank lobby pushes policy targeting stablecoin yields and open banking reforms amid regulatory debates.
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CoinDesk
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• Cardano’s decentralized exchange spot trading volume collapsed by over 95% in two weeks despite slight price gains, signaling weak retail interest.
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