The global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $2.95T, up by 0.70% over the last day, according to CoinMarketCap data. Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading between $86,892 and $89,568 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $88,744, up by 1.43%. Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include DCR, 0G, and AT, up by 31%, 23%, and 17%, respectively. Top stories of the day: Crypto News Today: Binance Captures Nearly 30% of Global Crypto Derivatives Volume in Record $86T Year Bitcoin News: Bitcoin ETFs Lose $825M in Five Days as U.S. Becomes Largest BTC Seller Crypto News Today: Crypto M&A Hits Record $8.6 Billion in 2025 as Institutional Confidence Surges, According to FT Report CoinGlass: 2025 Crypto Derivatives Volume Hits $85.7T, Binance Nears 30% Share Market movers: ETH: $2966.93 (+1.29%) BNB: $841.31 (+0.10%) XRP: $1.8704 (+0.18%) SOL: $122.92 (+0.76%) TRX: $0.2792 (+0.07%) DOGE: $0.12576 (-1.26%) WLFI: $0.1416 (+5.67%) ADA: $0.3539 (-0.84%) BCH: $601.3 (+2.96%) WBTC: $88581.43 (+1.43%) Top gainers on Binance: DCR/USDT (+31%) 0G/USDT (+23%) AT/USDT (+17%)

According to ChainCatcher, MSCI has proposed excluding companies with digital assets comprising 50% or more of their total assets from its global investable market indices. The final decision is expected on January 15, 2026, with changes potentially taking effect in February. Analysts predict this move could compel 39 publicly traded companies to sell between $10 billion and $15 billion in crypto assets to maintain eligibility. These companies have a combined market capitalization of approximately $113 billion, with Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) accounting for 74.5% of the affected value. JPMorgan estimates that Strategy alone might face $2.8 billion in outflows from MSCI-related funds. To avoid exclusion, some companies may proactively reduce their crypto holdings below 50%, potentially triggering market sell-offs and increased Bitcoin volatility. Over 1,268 individuals have signed a petition opposing the proposal, criticizing it for unfairly targeting digital assets.

Market history often reveals its most important signals at turning points, not during trends. One of those moments appears when gold reaches a cycle peak, a phase that has previously coincided with major shifts in Bitcoin’s trajectory. source: https://www.ethnews.com/bitcoin-what-happened-to-price-the-last-time-gold-topped-out/

중국에서 은은 물리적 희소성과 산업 수요로 인해 사상 최고치까지 치솟았지만, 비트코인은 횡보세를 유지하고 있습니다. 이러한 차이는 실물 희소성과 디지털 희소성 사이의 거시적 패러다임 전환을 의미합니다. source: https://ko.spaziocrypto.com/amhohwa/junggugyi-eun-girog-biteukoin-jungdan-maekeuro-teoneoraundeu/

According to BlockBeats, Christopher Aaron, chief analyst and founder of iGold Advisor, has identified a significant fourth turning point in the Dow-Gold ratio. This signal suggests that gold is poised for several years of sustained growth, while holders of industrial stocks like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 may face prolonged losses. The Dow-Gold ratio measures the number of ounces of gold required to purchase one share of each of the 30 Dow Jones component stocks. Historically, during the previous three key turning points (1930–1933, 1968–1980, 2002–2011), the Dow has fallen by an average of 90.5% relative to gold over 9.3 years. Aaron also noted that this fourth turning point in the Dow-Gold ratio could be the most critical trend break in their historical performance, with the Dow's decline relative to gold potentially exceeding the average of the previous three cycles.

While silver soars to all-time highs in China due to physical scarcity and industrial demand, Bitcoin remains sideways. The divergence marks a macro paradigm shift between real scarcity and digital scarcity. source: https://en.spaziocrypto.com/crypto/silver-record-in-china-bitcoin-halted-macro-turnaround/

XRP is trading in a narrow and tense range as multiple timeframes point to compression rather than trend resolution. The latest charts highlight a market that is not breaking down, but also not yet confirming upside momentum. Instead, price action suggests preparation, with volatility building beneath the surface source: https://www.ethnews.com/xrp-price-holds-key-area-as-macro-triangle-tightens-whats-next/

Token sales in 2025 turned into cautionary stories. Pump. fun achieved the most anticipated ICO, raising $600M, but the PUMP token lost over 70% since launch. source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/how-did-top-10-token-sales-perform-in-2025/

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) failed to live up to its oft-repeated “digital gold” reputation in 2025, while cryptocurrencies linked to precious metals turned out source: https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/12/49591243/bitcoin-failed-as-store-of-value-in-2025-but-these-crypto-derivatives-of-gold-silver-delivered-sharp-returns-check-them-out?utm_source=cryptopanic.com&utm_campaign=partner_feed&utm_medium=referral

According to BlockBeats, Trust Wallet has confirmed that approximately $7 million has been affected, and the team is committed to ensuring that all impacted users receive refunds. Supporting affected users is the team's top priority, and they are actively working to improve the refund process. Additionally, the team urges users of the affected browser extension version 2.68 to follow these steps promptly: Step 1: Do not open the Trust Wallet browser extension version 2.68 on desktop devices to ensure wallet security and prevent further issues. Step 2: Open the Chrome extension panel in the Chrome browser by copying the following into the address bar (shortcut for the official Trust Wallet browser extension): chrome://extensions/?id=egjidjbpglichdcondbcbdnbeeppgdph Step 3: If the switch below Trust Wallet is still in the "on" position, toggle it to "off." Step 4: Click on "Developer mode" in the upper right corner. Step 5: Click the "Update" button in the upper left corner. Step 6: Check the version number: 2.69. This is the latest and secure version.

Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of Samourai Wallet, began serving a five-year federal prison sentence and shared a personal account of his first days, describing the intake process and adjusting to prison life just before Christmas.

The Philippines has escalated its crackdown on unlicensed cryptocurrency platforms, with internet service providers beginning to block access to major global exchanges, signaling a decisive shift toward stricter enforcement of local crypto regulations.

Pudgy Penguins projected its animated characters on the Las Vegas Sphere for a week-long holiday campaign, promoting its physical products rather than NFTs. The display helped the crypto-born brand reach mainstream audiences, supporting merchandise sales and boosting recognition despite a struggling NFT market.

Kraken has officially launched the Krak Card, a Mastercard crypto debit card for residents living in the EU countries and the United Kingdom. The Krak card would allow users to spend more than 400 cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies seamlessly.

Trust Wallet confirmed a security incident affecting version 2.68 of its Chrome extension after users reported unauthorised wallet drains following a recent update. The company told users to disable the extension and upgrade immediately, saying its mobile app and other versions were not affected while the investigation continues.

Kyrgyzstan has taken another step toward embedding digital assets into its financial system after cryptocurrency exchange Binance listed the country’s first som-pegged stablecoin, a move that signals growing state-level confidence in blockchain-based payments and infrastructure.

A 23-year-old Brooklyn resident, Ronald Spektor, stands accused of orchestrating a sophisticated phishing scheme that drained $16 million from Coinbase users. Prosecutors say Spektor, using the online alias “lolimfeelingevil,” targeted unsuspecting victims by posing as an official Coinbase support agent, warning them that their crypto holdings were at risk of theft.

A Brazilian music project will turn real-time Bitcoin price changes into live orchestral performances using an algorithm to guide the instruments. The initiative has received government approval and funding through Brazil’s tax incentive programme to bring the concept to life in Brasília.

Ethena’s synthetic stablecoin USDe has suffered a sharp contraction since the Oct. 10 market crash, with roughly $8.3 billion exiting the protocol as investors reassessed the risks tied to leveraged and synthetic-backed designs.

Seven companies ran fake crypto platforms and WhatsApp investment clubs, tricking US investors out of over $14 million with false trading claims and AI-driven tips. Victims were pressured to pay extra fees to withdraw funds, and the stolen money was sent through overseas bank accounts and crypto wallets.