Author: CryptoPress
Bitcoin surged past $90,000 on Wednesday following comments from President Donald Trump in Davos regarding a deal framework for Greenland.
The sharp price reversal triggered more than $1 billion in liquidations across the crypto market as leveraged short positions were wiped out.
The rally follows a period of intense volatility where geopolitical tensions over proposed tariffs on European allies dragged the digital asset toward $87,000.
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Crypto’s Generational Divide Deepens as 40% of Gen Z Plan to Increase Trading
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A new OKX Insights survey of 1,000 U.S. residents reveals that 40% of Gen Z and 36% of Millennials plan to increase their crypto activity in 2026.
In contrast, only 11% of Baby Boomers anticipate more crypto involvement, with 74% still favoring traditional banking institutions.
Trust remains the primary barrier; 65% of Boomers prioritize regulation, while younger cohorts value platform security and transparency.
A new generational chasm...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Reinforces Trump’s Goal to Make U.S. the ‘Crypto Capital’
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that making the U.S. a global crypto leader remains a top priority for the Trump administration.
The administration is focusing on a 168-page digital asset roadmap designed to provide regulatory certainty and foster innovation.
Bessent emphasized that stablecoins and digital assets are key to maintaining U.S. dollar dominance by increasing demand for Treasuries.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has...
Crypto Whales Accumulate Bitcoin and Ethereum as Retail Traders Exit Amid Tariff Turmoil
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On-chain data shows a sharp divergence between institutional and retail behavior, with whales aggressively scooping up Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Chainlink.
The Ethereum staking ratio has reached a milestone 30%, locking up over $115 billion in ETH and signaling long-term network confidence.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent tariff threats against European allies have triggered a broader market “risk-off” sentiment, impacting...
Monero (XMR) plummets 28% after hitting historic $798 all-time high
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Monero (XMR) retreated to approximately $573 on January 20, 2026, marking a 28% decline from its record peak of $798.91 set just six days prior.The price drop follows a massive rally fueled by a $282 million social engineering exploit where stolen assets were swapped for XMR, alongside growing privacy demand.
Technical indicators show the formation of a descending triangle, with key support levels at $564 and $502 being closely watched by...

