Bitcoin slips below $88,000 after Fed holds rates; $2.9 trillion wiped from crypto market
Following US Fed's decision, gold surged to new highs which negatively impacted the crypto markets, say analysts
Budget 2026-27: Four years on, crypto industry continues to push for tax rationalisation, loss set-off
Crypto sector is seeking the raising of TDS deduction threshold to Rs 5 lakh per year. The 1% TDS on every transaction has reduced onshore liquidity and shifted a significant share of trading to offshore platforms outside effective Indian regulatory oversight,say experts.
Bitcoin up 0.33% at $88,890 amid market volatility
BTC edged higher, supported by a softer US dollar and improving short-term market structure, say analysts
US banks may lose $500 billion to stablecoins by 2028, Standard Chartered warns
US President Donald Trump last year signed into law a bill creating a federal regulatory framework for stablecoins
Bitcoin starts week on shaky ground amid geopolitical jitters
The largest cryptocurrency dropped as much as 3.5% Sunday to a 2026 low of just above $86,000 before climbing to $87,733 Monday morning in Singapore
Bitcoin drops below $89,000; ETH, XRP, Solana slide in red zone
Markets await a clear catalyst to set the next direction, with macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties keeping activity subdued, says analyst.
Crypto market plunges 3.8% as bitcoin slips to $89,329, ethereum down 6.6%
The 3.8% drop has wiped out nearly $1 billion in positions over the past 24 hours, mainly in bitcoin and ethereum
Bitcoin tests $92,000 support as worries about US regulation, Greenland trigger sell-off
The recent pullback flushed out excess leverage, with nearly $875 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours, helping reset positioning and improve market structure, say analysts
Why is bitcoin falling? Prices slip to $92,000 levels amid regulation worries, stronger dollar
A stronger US dollar and defensive positioning across global markets tend to weigh on crypto inflows, as investors prioritise liquidity and capital preservation, says analyst
Bitcoin falls below $92,000 as tariff fears weigh on risk assets
Bitcoin rose to just shy of $98,000 on Jan. 14, with strong inflows into a group of US-listed exchange-traded funds for the token.
Bitcoin down, regulatory uncertainty weighs, $95,000 support in focus
Price pulled back toward the $95K region after key regulatory developments in the US weighed on sentiment, says analyst.
Bitcoin briefly crosses $97,000 on favourable US inflation data, regulatory optimism and ETF inflows
The rally was fuelled by a combination of favourable US inflation data, positive regulatory developments surrounding a crypto bill and positive net inflows in the spot ETF's.
Bitcoin nears $96,000 after US CPI shows stable inflation, highest in nearly two months
Over the past week, price action has followed a steady upward path, supported by consistent buying interest and the ability to defend key support zones, says analyst.
Polygon Labs to acquire crypto firms Coinme, Sequence for over $250 million to expand into US stablecoin payments
Starting with the US, Polygon plans to expand its stablecoin payments to other markets soon including India.
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India tightens crypto noose: Live selfies, geo-tagging now mandatory for users
Cryptocurrency Rules: Under the new rules, users must take a ”live selfie” using software that verifies their presence, typically through eye-blinking or head movement. The measure helps prevent the use of static photos or deepfakes.
FIU-IND updates guidelines for crypto, virtual digital asset entities
This is a significant step towards formalising the crypto industry in India, coming ahead of Budget 2026
Bitcoin trades near $91,000 amid volatility, cautious investor sentiment
Heightened geopolitical and trade-related concerns have kept investors cautious, limiting follow-through buying and slowing the recovery, says analyst.
How Budget 2026 can rationalise taxes, regulate platforms for India’s crypto future
India’s crypto sector faces a mass exodus due to restrictive tax rules, with billions trading offshore. Budget 2026 presents an opportunity to rationalize TDS and capital gains tax, attract users back, and boost Web3 innovation.
Bitcoin slips 2% to $90,000 level on ETF outflows
Bitcoin is showing resilience despite short-term ETF-driven selling.
Bitcoin trades near $92,600 amid volatility in crypto market
While momentum cooled during Asian hours and some traders are booking profits, fresh capital returning to the crypto market is preventing deeper retracements, say analysts
Budget 2026 wishlist: TDS cut, tax relief and clarity for crypto assets
Key proposals for the Union Budget 2026 include a reduction in TDS on crypto transactions, a review of the 30 percent flat capital gains tax on VDAs, allowing loss set-off against crypto gains, and regulatory clarity for VDAs.
Bitcoin faithful still missing even after token reclaims $90,000
Even as fresh inflows returned to Bitcoin exchange-traded funds last week, the broader market structure has yet to follow. For now, Bitcoin’s price uptick looks more like a reprieve than a resurgence.
Crypto SIPs grow over 60% in India as retail investors bet on long-term gains
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and Ripple were the most preferred SIP assets. Top crypto exchanges said monthly average SIP contribution remained as low as Rs 100 - Rs 500
Bitcoin briefly rises above $94,000 for the first time in four months
The overall market’s tone remains constructive, with institutional activity, regulatory progress, and a broader risk-on environment positioning crypto assets for potential continuation gains through mid-January, says analyst.
