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01/13/2026 08:33 AM

Bitcoin ETFs Update: $116.67M in Inflows as FBTC Tops and IBIT Experiences Losses

TLDR Total daily net inflow across all Bitcoin ETFs reached $116.67 million as of January 12, with $56.52 billion cumulative inflow. FBTC (Fidelity, CBOE) recorded the highest daily net inflow at $111.75 million and saw a 1.40% price gain. IBIT (BlackRock, NASDAQ) faced a $70.66 million outflow, with cumulative net inflow at $62.34 billion and [...]

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01/13/2026 05:42 AM

Nigeria Enacts Crypto Tax Law Mandating Identity-Linked Transactions

TLDR: Nigeria virtual asset providers must collect TIN and NIN from all customers under new Nigerian tax law. Monthly transaction reports to tax authorities become mandatory for crypto platforms starting 2025. Non-compliant providers face 100,000 naira fines initially, plus 10,000 naira for each month after. Large or suspicious crypto transactions must be reported to tax [...]

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01/13/2026 05:03 AM

Can XLM Stage a 30% Comeback After Three-Month Correction Phase?

TLDR: XLM forms inverse head and shoulders pattern targeting 30% rally toward $0.33 resistance level ahead Chaikin Money Flow remains positive during correction, indicating smart money accumulation continues Bullish divergence appears as MFI holds higher levels while XLM price makes lower lows recently Stellar’s Real-World Asset value grows 11% to nearly $986M, strengthening network fundamentals [...]

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01/13/2026 04:31 AM

Zand Bank Integrates XDC Network for Blockchain Payments and Digital Asset Custody

TLDR: Zand Bank integrates XDC Network to provide blockchain-based payments for corporate clients in UAE. Integration enables institutional-grade digital asset custody services pending regulatory approvals. ComTech Gold brings blockchain transparency and efficiency to precious metal trading markets. XDC Network transactions align with ISO 20022 standards for regulatory compliance and interoperability.   Zand, the UAE’s AI-powered [...]

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01/13/2026 04:00 AM

Bitcoin Core Adds Sixth Trusted Key Maintainer After Three-Year Wait

TLDR: TheCharlatan joins Bitcoin Core as the sixth trusted key holder, the first addition since the May 2023 expansion. At least 20 Bitcoin Core contributors supported the promotion with zero objections during the nomination process. The South African developer specializes in reproducibility and validation logic for Bitcoin Core software. Bitcoin Core’s governance evolved from Satoshi’s [...]

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01/13/2026 03:46 AM

Strategy Acquires 13,627 Bitcoin for $1.25 Billion, Total Holdings Reach 687,410 BTC

TLDR: Strategy acquired 13,627 bitcoin between January 5-11, 2026, at an average price of $91,519 per coin. The company now holds 687,410 BTC with total acquisition costs reaching $51.80 billion at $75,353 average. ATM program raised $1.25 billion through sales of 6.8 million MSTR shares and 1.2 million STRC shares combined. STRC Stock captured 43% [...]

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01/13/2026 03:03 AM

DOJ Investigation into Fed Chair Powell Sends Bitcoin Tumbling: What’s Next?

TLDR: Bitcoin fell 2.84% over seven days to $91,177 as DOJ opened criminal probe into Fed Chair Powell Trading volume surged to $44.35 billion as markets price in uncertainty over Federal Reserve autonomy Powell admitted legal threats could influence Fed decisions, raising concerns about policy independence Dollar weakness and gold surge create mixed signals for [...]

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01/13/2026 01:15 AM

Best Crypto to Buy: APEMARS ($APRZ) Presale Explodes With Over 300 Holders, Dogecoin and BabyDoge Investors Circle In

Did you blink and the market moved again? Same! One minute, things look sleepy; the next minute, meme coins are dancing. So… what’s the best crypto to buy if you want fun and a plan? Today, we’re comparing APEMARS ($APRZ) (presale live), Dogecoin (DOGE) (the OG meme king), and Baby Doge Coin (BabyDoge) (tiny pup, [...]

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01/12/2026 11:08 PM

Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Iran Trade Partners: Will This Strategy Pressure Tehran?

TLDR President Trump imposes a 25% tariff on countries conducting business with Iran, effective immediately. The tariff aims to apply economic pressure on Iran amid ongoing protests against the government. Protests in Iran, triggered by economic hardship, have spread across major cities, calling for regime change. Trump’s administration is considering military action against Iran in [...]

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01/12/2026 10:30 PM

From Dogecoin to Apeing: Why This Upcoming Meme Coin Is Being Tipped as the Next Crypto to Hit $1

The crypto world never stops moving, and for those who missed Dogecoin’s meteoric rise, there’s a new player on the radar. Apeing, the latest upcoming meme coin, is generating serious attention in trading communities and social media channels alike. Investors, blockchain enthusiasts, and meme coin lovers are buzzing quietly, but make no mistake, the early [...]

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