All Seized Bitcoin To Join Strategic Reserve

When asked about the U.S. government’s approach to Bitcoin and recent BTC seizures, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent re-affirmed that the administration will halt all sales of seized BTC and instead add it to the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR). 

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Bessent told journalist Christine Lee that the initiative is part of a larger effort to bring digital-asset innovation onto U.S. soil while keeping federal oversight of seized cryptocurrency

This sentiment comes from questions about the government’s handling of BTC seized from developers linked to Tornado Cash in the Southern District of New York as well as the handling of bitcoin from…

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What’s Going On With Trump Media Stock Today? – Trump Media & Tech Gr (NASDAQ:DJT)

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:DJT) shares are trading higher on Tuesday as the company outlined plans tied to its digital token initiative.

• Trump Media & Technology stock is charging ahead with explosive momentum. What’s behind DJT gains?

The operator of Truth Social and Truth+ set Feb. 2, 2026, as the cut-off date for its recently unveiled digital tokens.

Shareholders must own at least one full DJT share by the record date to qualify for the token rollout.

The company will work with brokers to identify holders but warns that certain ownership designations may slow information sharing.

Trump Media is advising investors to check their broker status to ensure they…

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Mastercard Eyes Zerohash Investment After Talks Fall Through

Mastercard is reportedly considering a strategic investment in blockchain infrastructure firm Zerohash after the company rejected an outright acquisition, sources familiar with the matter told CoinDesk reporters.

Late last year, Mastercard was reportedly in advanced talks to buy the infrastructure company for up to $2 billion. The company offers custody, settlement, and fiat on- and off-ramps, enabling fintechs and brokerages to offer digital assets without building the underlying infrastructure. Ultimately, Zerohash chose to remain independent.

“We are not entertaining an acquisition by Mastercard. We respect the Mastercard team and look forward to scaling commercial…

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BitMine’s ETH Holdings Hit $14.5B, But BMNR Plunges 7% – BitMine Immersion (AMEX:BMNR)

BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NYSE:BMNR) on Tuesday dropped 7% despite revealing it now owns 4.203 million Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), representing 3.48% of all ETH in existence.

BitMine Now Owns 3.48% Of All Ethereum

BitMine disclosed total crypto and cash holdings of $14.5 billion as of January 19, comprised of 4.203 million ETH at $3,211 per token, 193 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), $22 million in Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ:ORBS), and $979 million in cash.

The company acquired 35,268 ETH in the past week alone, maintaining aggressive accumulation despite the stock’s 80% collapse from June’s $140 peak.

BitMine now controls 3.48% of Ethereum’s total supply of 120.7 million tokens—nearly…

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Strategy Stock ($MSTR) Slides 7% As Bitcoin Dip Continues 

Strategy (MSTR) made headlines this morning for its continued ambitious Bitcoin accumulation strategy, even as its stock struggles under mounting investor pressure. 

On Tuesday, shares of the Bitcoin-focused company fell over 7% in early trading at times, despite the firm officially surpassing the 700,000-BTC milestone.

The latest acquisition, disclosed January 20, adds 22,305 Bitcoin to Strategy’s treasury at an average cost of $95,284 per coin, bringing total holdings to roughly 709,715 BTC. The purchases were funded through the company’s at-the-market (ATM) equity and preferred stock programs, which raised about $2.125 billion in net proceeds between January 12 and… Read more on BitcoinMagazine

Why Your USDT Is A Tool, Not An Interest-Bearing Bond

The digital asset market is often clouded by a fundamental misunderstanding of the products we use daily. Recently, during a discussion on an X Space hosted by members of a Chinese crypto community, a guest speaker passionately argued that Tether (CRYPTO: USDT) holders are entitled to a share of the interest generated by Tether Limited’s massive reserves. This sentiment is growing, fueled by a desire for passive income in a volatile market. However, this perspective represents a dangerous conflation of financial concepts. We must be clear: 1 USDT is equivalent to $1 USD in terms of purchasing power within the ecosystem, but it is fundamentally not the same as holding a US dollar in a…

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The Surprising Way Investors Now Use Crypto ETFs, If You Ask This Expert

Crypto ETFs are shifting from fringe alternatives to mainstream tools for expressing growth and innovation themes, placing them alongside technology and other high‑beta sectors, according to Roxanna Islam, Head of Sector and Industry Research at VettaFi.

“Many investors are treating crypto like a sector allocation to express growth and innovation as a theme, rather than as an alternative investment,” Islam said in an interview with Benzinga, adding that crypto’s distinct volatility profile still keeps it “in a category of its own” for many portfolios.

Within the thematic landscape, spot crypto ETFs currently align most closely with high-beta growth strategies, while crypto equity ETF,…

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Bitcoin Price Slumps 6% In Two Days, Falls Below $90,000

Bitcoin price fell sharply over the past 36 hours, sliding more than 5% over that time and briefly dipping below $90,000 early Tuesday as macroeconomic uncertainty and renewed scrutiny of corporate bitcoin treasuries weighed on the market.

The world’s largest cryptocurrency was trading near $95,500 on Sunday night but fell to around $89,800 by Tuesday morning, extending losses that began with a violent sell-off late Saturday and into Sunday evening and Monday morning.

The move erased nearly $5,700 from bitcoin’s price in less than two days, according to Bitcoin Magazine Pro data.

The initial leg lower came Sunday night, when the bitcoin price plunged nearly $4,000 in a…

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Michael Saylor Teases ‘Bigger Orange’ — And Strategy Buys $2.1B In Bitcoin – Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR)

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) disclosed it sold $2.1 billion worth of stock between January 12-19 and converted it straight into 22,305 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), validating chairman Michael Saylor’s ‘Bigger Orange’ teaser.

The Buy Details Show Aggressive Execution

Strategy Inc. announced the purchase on Monday, at an average price was $95,284 per Bitcoin—notably higher than the company’s historical average and about 25% above its overall cost basis.

That premium signals Strategy is willing to buy Bitcoin at elevated prices rather than wait for dips, continuing the strategy that’s defined the company since 2020.

Strategy Now Holds 709,715 BTC

As of January 19, Strategy’s total Bitcoin…

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