Tokenization is emerging as a potential fix for global financial inequality, with Coinbase research arguing that bringing stocks and bonds onchain could unlock broader market access and reshape how wealth is created worldwide.

Fundstrat head of research Tom Lee says the firm is expecting new all-time highs for bitcoin in 2026.

Coinbase is pushing crypto deeper into youth culture by blending NBA rookie storytelling with subtle financial themes, using athlete-led narratives to expand mainstream relevance while strengthening its long-term positioning around the future of money.

The CFTC signals a major shift toward clearer, lighter-touch oversight of digital assets and blockchain markets, aiming to modernize U.S. financial regulation and boost innovation as crypto grows into a multitrillion-dollar force, according to chairman Mike Selig.

Bitcoin could slide toward $58,000–$62,000 as technical weakness persists, with veteran trader Peter Brandt flagging risky chart patterns and fading momentum that keep downside pressure in focus.

On Jan. 20, U.S. equities logged one of their roughest single-day pullbacks in three months as selling swept across every major index. The Dow Jones Industrial Average bore the brunt, chalking up the day’s steepest decline with an 870.74-point slide. Crypto assets weren’t spared either, as bitcoin-linked stocks also felt Tuesday’s sting.

President Donald Trump’s recent flirtation with acquiring Greenland has drawn pushback from several European countries, prompting him to fire back with tariff threats slated for early February. The move has lit up prediction markets, where wagers now run into the millions over whether the U.S. actually pulls off a Greenland grab.

XRP slid deeper into a defensive posture as selling pressure persisted, technical indicators stayed bearish and global risk-off sentiment intensified, leaving the token pinned near range lows with traders wary of further downside amid heightened geopolitical and trade tensions.

As bitcoin’s price has drifted south, long-silent bitcoins have been stretching their legs after years in a deep freeze. This week, several sizable chunks have been on the move, peeling away from long-held vintage caches. On Monday, a wallet inactive for more than 13.5 years sprang to life, moving 909.37 BTC valued at $84.2 million.

Prediction markets posted a record-breaking week, generating more than $2.7 million in fees. Opinion and Polymarket led activity as volumes and open interest climbed across major platforms.

The privacy-coin crypto market has taken a noticeable knock, moving in lockstep with bitcoin and ethereum as both slid lower. While the broader crypto economy is off more than 4% over the past day, the privacy-coin segment has fared worse, slipping 9.9% against the greenback.

Bitcoin plunged below $90,000 on Jan. 20, briefly touching $89,180 despite Strategy’s $2.13 billion purchase of 22,305 bitcoins.

XRP is flashing a familiar onchain warning as quiet consolidation masks rising holder stress, with Glassnode data showing mounting psychological pressure that has historically preceded major XRP market moves.

This content is provided by a sponsor. Geneva, Switzerland, January 20, 2026

U.S. stock markets took a bruising on Tuesday as investors recoiled from rising geopolitical strain and hazy policy cues. Meanwhile, gold and silver are finding eager buyers while crypto assets stay mired in a funk, with Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates, warning that the existing fiat monetary order is “breaking down” and that all fiat currencies could “go down together” against hard assets.