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Bitcoin has entered a 24–72 hour window in which Federal Reserve messaging, dollar pricing, and an active Supreme Court test tied to Fed independence could set the near-term regime traders apply to the asset.Fed decision and near-term market regimeAs of the morning of Jan. 28, markets are waiting on the Fed’s first policy decision of 2026: the Jan. 27–28 meeting concludes later today with the policy statement due at 2:00 p.m. EST and the chair’s press conference at 2:30 p.m. EST, according to the Federal Reserve’s January 2026 calendar.The Board also posted an advance notice for a closed meeting that…

In brief Tether is purchasing around 1-2 tons of gold per week to add to its massive holdings, its CEO said. It now holds around 140 tons, or $24 billion worth of the precious metal, much of which is held for reserves and its gold-backed token. The firm’s holdings are maintained in a secure former nuclear bunker in Switzerland. Crypto’s biggest stablecoin firm is becoming a behemoth in the gold market too. Tether, which issues USDT—the largest stablecoin by market capitalization—has been adding around 1-2 tons of gold per week to its reserves, CEO Paolo Adroino told Bloomberg. “We are soon becoming…

HSBC issued a directive on Jan. 27 for investors to stay aggressively risk-on. The bank recommends overweighting equities, high-yield debt, emerging-market bonds, and gold while underweighting sovereigns, investment-grade credit, and oil.The call rests on a specific macro view: US growth holds up, rate volatility stays contained, and markets tilt back toward mega-cap tech. Meanwhile, the US dollar hit its lowest level since 2021, trading at 96.206 as of press time.The confluence raises a question of whether the dollar’s multi-year low can create a risk appetite for Bitcoin.HSBC’s thesis is not a currency call in isolation. It’s a regime call about…

Fidelity Investments will expand its digital asset offerings with plans to launch its own U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, the Fidelity Digital Dollar (FIDD), the firm said in a press release.The new token will be available to retail and institutional investors “in the coming weeks” and run on the Ethereum blockchain.The stablecoin will be issued through Fidelity Digital Assets, the firm’s crypto-focused subsidiary and be fully backed by U.S. dollars and high-quality cash equivalents.“As a leading asset manager and a digital assets pioneer, Fidelity is uniquely positioned to provide investors with on-chain utility via a digital dollar,” said Mike O’Reilly, President of…

In brief Wall Street heavyweights met with the SEC Tuesday to discuss potential concerns with the agency’s crypto agenda. A top securities trade group, SIFMA, warned that exemptions for tokenized securities and DeFi projects could destabilize markets. SEC Chair Paul Atkins recently promised to formalize such exemptions for crypto by the end of January. As crypto’s coveted market structure bill stalls in the Senate, top Wall Street players met with the SEC Tuesday to discuss numerous concerns with the regulator’s permissive approach to digital assets.Representatives of JPMorgan, Citadel, and SIFMA, the powerful securities industry trade group, met with the SEC’s…

January 28th, 2026 – Victoria, Seychelles Margex, a cryptocurrency trading platform boasting ultra-convenient, user-friendly copy trading, is excited to announce new trading pairs on its platform to help users experience seamless trading. These trading pairs allow users to open a leverage position up to 100x. These new pairs include:  BIO Protocol (BIOUSD) Kaito (KAITOUSD) Metis (METUSD) Pudgy Penguins (PENGUUSD) ZKsync (ZKUSD) Margex’s new listing, in addition to 50+ pairs available on its platform, aims to improve trading exposure to trending tokens and to build a better user experience on its platform. Additionally, Margex has introduced new features to its robust platform,…

BlackRock is moving deeper into the “Bitcoin as a portfolio sleeve” trade, this time by packaging the flagship digital asset’s inherent volatility into distributable income.On Jan. 23, the $14 trillion asset management firm filed a registration statement for the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF.This is a fund designed to track BTC’s price (via holdings that include IBIT shares) while paying out option premiums generated by selling call options linked to IBIT and, at times, indices tied to spot bitcoin ETPs.If approved, the product would extend a fast-forming assembly line that spot Bitcoin ETFs unlocked: ETF shares become the proxy, listed…

In brief A UK judge has ruled that virtual gold in RuneScape can be viewed as property within the scope of criminal law, reversing an earlier judgement. The defendant in the case is accused of stealing 705 billion gold pieces and selling them for Bitcoin and fiat worth a total of $748,385. Lawyers suggest that this case will not have implications for the legal status of Bitcoin, which has been considered property within UK law since 2019. The UK Court of Appeal has ruled that virtual gold in Old School RuneScape is property under the terms of the Theft Act…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Coinbase’s colorful ad push has been blocked in the UK after the country’s ad regulator found it crossed a line between satire and risky suggestion, The Guardian reported Wednesday. What began as a musical-style spot and a set of eye-catching posters is now at the center of a formal ruling that bars the campaign from running in several formats. Coinbase Ads Found To Trivialize Investment Risks According to the Advertising Standards Authority, the adverts used humor about Britain’s cost pressures while hinting that switching to crypto could…

In brief Representative Logan Manhart submitted a bill to introduce Bitcoin holdings into the state’s investment funds this week. Manhart’s move comes nearly a year after his first attempt to establish a reserve was shut down. Lawmakers in nearly 30 states have introduced Bitcoin reserve-related legislation, though most efforts have failed. South Dakota lawmaker Logan Manhart made a renewed attempt on Tuesday to introduce Bitcoin holdings into the state’s investment funds, following a previous proposal that was shot down in February last year.“Strong money. Strong state,” the Republican State Representative tweeted. I am proud to say I have released my…

In brief The ASA upheld 35 complaints against Coinbase’s August 2024 campaign featuring satirical ads about housing costs, living expenses, and wage stagnation. The regulator ruled the ads irresponsibly implied crypto could solve financial hardship by pairing economic concerns with “IF EVERYTHING’S FINE DON’T CHANGE ANYTHING” next to Coinbase’s logo. Coinbase defended the campaign as obvious satire with no calls to action, citing growing consumer crypto awareness. Britain’s advertising watchdog has banned a controversial marketing campaign by crypto exchange Coinbase, after ruling that the adverts irresponsibly implied digital assets could solve widespread financial hardship.The Advertising Standards Authority announced the decision…

The US dollar slid to a four-year low, while gold and silver pushed deeper into record territory as Bitcoin attempted to recliam the $90,000 level.During the past day, the dollar index, a gauge of the greenback against major peers, touched 95.566, its weakest level since February 2022, after President Donald Trump dismissed concerns about the slide.Since then, the US dollar has fallen below its 14-year support level.US Dollar has Fallen Below its 14-Year Support Level (Source: Barchart)As a result, the current setup is forcing institutional managers to grapple with the core question of whether Bitcoin rises as part of a broad…

In brief Illicit crypto activity hit a record $158 billion in 2025, up 145% year over year, according to a new TRM Labs report. The surge was driven largely by A7A5, a ruble-pegged stablecoin tied to Russia. TRM says the rise of A7A5 shows how sanctioned states are moving away from dollar-based rails toward specialized crypto tools. Illicit crypto volume blasted to an unprecedented high of $158 billion last year, in large part thanks to a trendy new stablecoin that appears designed to evade international sanctions.Last year’s deluge of illicit crypto activity represents a 145% surge compared to 2024, according…

In brief Bitcoin is trading at $89,842 while Ethereum has reclaimed $3,000 ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting. Markets have priced in a 97% chance that the Fed holds rates steady at 3.5-3.75% range. The focus has shifted to Powell’s labor market commentary as unemployment sits at 4.4%. Bitcoin and Ethereum have gained 2.1% and 3.5% respectively, as investors await the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision Wednesday afternoon.Bitcoin is changing hands for $89,842, about level with where it was a week ago, according to data from crypto price aggregator CoinGecko. And Ethereum regained $3,000 for the first time since…