Weekly Crypto Market Update January 16, 2026
The second week of 2026 finally delivered the first real fireworks we’ve seen in a while, with Bitcoin breaking out of its multi-month trading range and Ethereum staking hitting all-time highs amid softer inflation data and renewed institutional flows. From macro relief to
99Bitcoins Exclusive: CES 2026 Saw McKinsey AI Rewiring Product Development Faster Than Any Crypto Bull Run
At CES, McKinsey showed a version of the future that had nothing to do with .cwp-coin-chart svg path { stroke-width: 0.65 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.positive svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive { color: #008868 !important; background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container
Solana Lawsuit Shifts the Spotlight Back to Ethereum: Up Next $5,000?
Solana and meme coins are one, joined by the hip. The SOL USD price is shaped by the level of meme coin activity. Everyday thousands of meme coins are launched on platforms like Pump.fun. Most of these tokens don’t stand a chance but
Citron Calls Out Coinbase on Crypto Rules: Backs Securitize Instead
Citron Research publicly criticized Coinbase for pulling support from a key US crypto market structure bill and threw its weight behind tokenization firm Securitize. Securitize was in the news late last year after securing a SPAC deal that valued the firm at $1.25Bn.
XRP Stalls At $2.1: Ripple ETFs Hit $1.37B in Assets 35 Days of Straight Inflows
XRP is holding near $2.10 while its new spot exchange-traded funds quietly pass the $1.37Bn mark. The token sat at around $2.13 on Friday after a small -3.2% dip over the past day. It stayed above the $2 support level but well under
Obvious Rug Pull? Here’s Everything About Eric Adams’ NYC Token Crashed 82%
A crypto token promoted by former New York City mayor Eric Adams collapsed within hours of its debut, raising fresh concerns about political memecoins and sparking “rug pull” claims from traders. Adams introduced the Solana-based “NYC Token” ($NYC) during a public appearance in
Belgium’s KBC Bank Opens Ethereum, Bitcoin Trading to Everyday Clients
Bitcoin and crypto trading rapidly shifted after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in 2024. Now, not only are retailers watching, but the big boys are behind the scenes, dictating direction. As traders jostle to get
Argentina Gets Its First Bitcoin Credit Card
Lemon, one of Argentina’s leading crypto platforms and the country’s second-largest crypto exchange, announced on January 14-15, 2026, the launch of the nation’s first Bitcoin-backed Visa credit card. This innovative product allows users to access credit in Argentine pesos (ARS) for everyday spending
Crypto Market News Today, January 16: Total Crypto Market Cap Bullish Divergence, But Can Bitcoin Break Price High?
The crypto market cap sits at 3.32 trillion dollars, and for us watching screens a little too long, it is somehow bullish. Bitcoin price keeps pulling focus, driving the direction of the crypto market as a whole. Crypto market cap holds steady, and
Coinbase and Robinhood Stocks Slide as Senate Crypto Bill Hits Pause
Shares of Coinbase and Robinhood slid after US senators delayed work on a long-awaited crypto market structure bill. Coinbase (COIN) closed yesterday’s (January 15) trading session down -6.48%, while Robinhood (HOOD) finished the session down -7.79%. Price action across both stocks highlights further
