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‘SavingsCoin’ Buck (BUCK) aims for 7% returns, supported by strategy stocks

Cayman Islands-registered Buck Labs has introduced the “BUCK” crypto token, positioning it as a yield-bearing “savings coin” aimed at users seeking returns on dollar-denominated crypto holdings without relying on traditional stablecoins. The token is backed by shares of Strategy (MSTR) shares, the largest corporate owner of bitcoin with nearly 675,000 BTC on its balance sheet. […]

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Bitcoin holds steady above $90,000 as fresh money returns to crypto

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Good morning, Asia. Here’s what’s making news in the markets: Welcome to the Asia Morning Briefing, a daily overview of top stories in US hours and an overview of market movements and analysis. For a detailed overview of US markets, see CoinDesk’s Crypto Diary Americas. Crypto markets start the year in recalibration mode rather than

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Stake queues drop to near zero, creating a bearish outlook for ETH

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Ethereum’s stake queues have been emptied and the network can now absorb new validators and exits in near real-time. This means that the rush to lock ETH is gone for now and the stakes are settling into a steady-state rather than a scarcity trade. Queues are simply the time spent starting or stopping staking on

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DeFi, ethical disputes remain in Senate crypto bill ahead of Jan. 15 vote

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The US Senate Banking Committee is moving closer to agreement on a bipartisan crypto market structure bill, with a vote next week, its chairman said, as industry insiders prepare for a blitz of Senate offices on Thursday. Republicans on the committee show broad confidence that their goal is close to the long-running negotiations on a

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Liquidity Lifts Bitcoin (BTC), But ‘Halving Cycle’ Fear May Limit 2026 Rally, Schwab Says

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Bitcoins BTC$93,374.70 The price continues to reflect a complex mix of macro trends and market-specific events heading into 2026. BTC is shaped by three long-term forces and seven short-term ones, according to Jim Ferraioli, director of crypto research and strategy at the Schwab Center for Financial Research. The long-term factors are the global M2 money

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MSCI decision ‘a welcome reprieve’, but analysts warn the battle is not over

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Shares of Strategy (MSTR) rose nearly 6% in post-market trading on Tuesday after MSCI said it would not move forward – for now – with plans to exclude digital asset treasury firms from its indexes. The move eases the immediate pressure on companies like Strategy that hold large amounts of bitcoin BTC$93,531.12 on their balance

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Don’t hold your breath for Venezuela’s bitcoin

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Recent speculation suggests that the Venezuelan regime could be keeping a secret stash of bitcoin, potentially valued at upwards of $60 billion. But the claim appears to be rooted in conjecture and second-hand reporting that lacks credible onchain evidence tying these funds to government-controlled wallets. As a born and raised Venezuelan who has mined bitcoin

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Most new crypto tokens lost over 70% in 2025 – and the reasons go beyond price

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For most of 2025, a simple rule applied: if a new token hit the market, the price was likely to drop. Data from Memento Research, which tracked 118 token generation events last year, shows that around 85% are now trading below their original valuations. The Median token has fallen more than 70% from where it

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The strategy is up 6% due to MSCI’s decision not to exclude financial companies for digital assets from indices

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Strategy ( MSTR ) is ahead 6% in after-hours trading Tuesday after MSCI decided not to exclude digital asset treasury companies (DATs) from its indexes. “Distinguishing between investment companies and other companies that hold non-operating assets, such as digital assets, as part of their core activities rather than for investment purposes requires further research and

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Asset manager Bitwise sees 3 tests for crypto’s 2026 rally

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The crypto market has started 2026 on a solid footing, but the question now is whether the rally can last, crypto asset management firm Bitwise said in a blog post on Tuesday. Bitcoin BTC$92,489.13 and ether ETH$3,243.69 are both up around 7% year-to-date, six days into 2026, with speculative tokens posting even bigger gains. DOGE$0.1471

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