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Crypto Market Bears Pressure from Macro, Ledger IPO, and EU Compliance Moves |
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January 24, 2026 |
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Today’s Setup
Macro headwinds and regulatory actions set tone for crypto markets
Ledger IPO: Ledger targets a $4 billion US IPO amid growing hardware wallet demand and scrutiny of past security breaches. Bitcoin Pressure: Bitcoin shows early bear market signals with increased net loss realization and price drop below critical supports. EU Compliance: Binance files for MiCA license in Greece as EU deadlines approach, signaling heightened regulatory compliance.
Watch: Senate Agriculture Committee advances crypto market structure legislation amid new ethics amendments.
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Ledger eyes $4 billion US IPO amid scrutiny over past breaches and fee strategy
Ledger is preparing for a potential $4 billion US IPO in New York, tripling its 2023 valuation, despite critics questioning its security track record and fee strategy.
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Bitcoin faces bear market signals and net loss realizations amid macro pressures
Bitcoin has entered an early bear phase, slipping below $89,000 with profit cycles turning negative and holders realizing net losses of about 69,000 BTC since late December, pressured by high US yield spreads.
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Binance applies for MiCA license in Greece ahead of EU compliance deadlines
Binance filed for a MiCA license in Greece to secure EU-wide approval, fast-tracking compliance after France flagged it as unlicensed, aiming to meet regulatory deadlines this year.
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Crypto institutional adoption and policy momentum highlighted at Davos 2026
At Davos, central bankers expressed concerns over crypto’s impact on monetary sovereignty while PwC confirmed institutional adoption is irreversible; Treasury US reaffirmed crypto leadership; CertiK plans $2B IPO amid growing cybersecurity focus.
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SEC dismisses lawsuit against Gemini over Earn product after $40M investor recovery
The SEC dismissed its civil action against Gemini following a $40 million recovery agreement that fully compensated investors impacted by the Genesis bankruptcy, closing one of crypto’s longest-running enforcement cases.
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Cointelegraph
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• Farcaster, acquired by Neynar, will return $180 million to investors and pivot to a developer-focused model.
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Cointelegraph
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• US Senate Agriculture Committee faces ethics amendment ahead of key crypto market structure bill hearing.
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The Block
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• Ryan James Wedding, ex-Olympian, arrested for operating a crypto-enabled drug trafficking network using stablecoins.
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Decrypt
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• The SEC's removal of position limits unlocks expanded Nasdaq Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF options trading.
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Bitcoin News
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• Grayscale files for a Binance Coin ETF while BNB price remains range-bound.
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AMBCrypto
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• Altcoin momentum fades as market shifts back into Bitcoin season, signaling cautious sentiment.
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AMBCrypto
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• Brazil’s Central Bank streamlines crypto market entry rules for banking institutions and brokers.
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Bitcoin News
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