Crypto markets are consolidating after a volatile start to 2026. Bitcoin, Ethereum and select layer-1 networks remain key assets to watch as institutional demand stabilizes.
Vancouver city staff say Bitcoin cannot be included in municipal reserves under the Vancouver Charter, recommending council drop the proposal ahead of a vote.
Altcoin mentions on social media have dropped to a two-year low as Bitcoin draws investor attention, though market analysts see potential for renewed altcoin activity.
Bitwise Asset Management has contributed $233,000 to Bitcoin developers, marking its second annual donation tied to the success of its Bitcoin ETF.
Leopold Aschenbrenner’s hedge fund disclosed significant positions in Bitcoin miners and AI infrastructure firms, with equity exposure surpassing $5.5 billion.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $225 million in net inflows Tuesday, driven by strong demand for BlackRock’s IBIT despite redemptions from rival funds.
Investor Ray Dalio said gold remains the dominant reserve asset and questioned Bitcoin’s role as a long-term safe haven, citing privacy and structural concerns.
A Bitcoin Policy Institute study of 36 AI models found Bitcoin was the most preferred monetary instrument overall, while stablecoins led in payment-focused scenarios.
Core Scientific reported fourth-quarter revenue below analyst expectations, as lower Bitcoin prices and rising costs weighed on mining performance.
SpaceX’s Bitcoin holdings have declined to about $545 million as the company reportedly prepares for a potential IPO, highlighting balance sheet exposure to crypto volatility.
Magic Eden will wind down its Ethereum and Bitcoin NFT operations as it reallocates resources to its on-chain casino platform, Dicey. The move reflects shifting revenue dynamics in the NFT market.
MARA Holdings announced a partnership to convert select US Bitcoin mining sites into AI-focused data centers, sending shares up nearly 16% in after-hours trading.
US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs reversed a multi-week outflow streak, drawing over $1 billion in net inflows across three trading sessions this week.
South Korean authorities arrested two individuals after 22 seized Bitcoin, now worth about $1.4 million, were lost due to storage in a third-party wallet. The case highlights custody and governance risks in digital asset handling.
Bitcoin’s recurring 10 AM sell-offs in New York ceased following a lawsuit against Jane Street over alleged Terra-era insider trading, coinciding with a $200 billion market surge.