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• Bitcoin Mining Pressure Eases After First Difficulty Adjustment Of The Year
  Bitcoin’s mining difficulty slipped to a little over 146 trillion in the network’s first difficulty recalibration of 2026, offering a small but measurable easing for miners. According to multiple reports, the adjustment completed in early January reduced the metric from levels seen at the end of 2025. Related Reading: A16z Bets Big On America’s Crypto, […]
• A Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Miner Just Moved For The First Time Since 2024: Here’s How Much
  The price of Bitcoin is infamous for its inactivity during the weekends, and it has not disappointed in the past day. The premier cryptocurrency continues to hover around the psychological $90,000 mark, with no significant movement observed over the past 24 hours. While the Bitcoin price action — or lack thereof — has lulled most […]
• Bitcoin Bulls Alert: Samson Mow Forecasts Elon Musk’s Billion-Dollar BTC Entry
  Samson Mow, the founder of Bitcoin infrastructure firm JAN3, said on social media that he expects Elon Musk to “go hard into BTC” in 2026. Reports have disclosed the comment came as part of a set of bold forecasts from Mow on January 11, 2026, and it quickly spread across crypto news sites and social […]
• Tennessee Regulator Sends Cease-And-Desist Letters To Polymarket, Kalshi, Crypto.com — Details
  Tennessee’s sports betting regulator has ordered Polymarket, Kalshi, and Crypto.com to cease offering sports betting contracts, bringing focus to the regulatory landscape of event contract exchanges. The agency accused the three major prediction market platforms of violating state gambling laws by operating in Tennessee without the required licenses. Polymarket, Others Threatened With Fines For Offering […]
• Crypto Scam: Louisiana Bitcoin ATM Protections Help Recover $200,000 – Details
  A recently ratified law in the state of  Louisiana has helped seniors recover $200,000 following a Bitcoin ATM-related scam operation. This development represents a fine example of government protecting users’ interests even while encouraging digital asset adoption. Related Reading: Crypto Phishing Losses Crash By 83% In 2025 – Details Louisiana Law Presents Major Hurdle For […]
• Crypto Gets A Wall Street Upgrade As Nasdaq And CME Deepen Ties
  Nasdaq and the CME Group have stepped up a joint effort to give big investors a single, regulated way to measure crypto markets. According to Nasdaq, the firms have reintroduced the Nasdaq Crypto Index as the Nasdaq-CME Crypto Index (NCI), a benchmark built to support products like ETFs and structured funds. The announcement was made […]
• Bitcoin Spot ETFs Open 2026 Account With $681 Million Loss – Details
  The Bitcoin Spot ETFs have experienced a turbulent start to 2026 after early inflows were wiped out by four consecutive days of withdrawals. Amid Bitcoin’s recent failure to sustain its market recovery above $94,000, institutional investors are seeking more stability, especially considering the falling chances of a possible interest rate cut. Related Reading: Bitcoin Stays […]