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Bitcoin ETFs turn red after four days of inflows, post $394.68M outflow Bitcoin ETFs recorded $394.68 million in net outflows on January 16, ending a four-day inflow streak that brought $1.81 billion into the funds. $BTC

Fidelity's FBTC led outflows on January 16 with $205.22 million, accounting for 52% of total outflows. Bitwise's BITB and Ark & 21Shares' ARKB followed with $90.38 million and $69.42 million in withdrawals, respectively. Grayscale's GBTC saw $44.76 million in outflows. Other trusts like Grayscale's mini BTC trust, VanEck's HODL, and Invesco's #Bitcoin had zero flows. Total value traded was $3.60 billion on January 16, down from $3.99 billion the previous day. Cumulative net inflow decreased to $57.82 billion from $58.22 billion due to single-day outflows.

Every system humans have built to discover truth, from peer-reviewed science to investigative journalism to #Stock.exchanges depends on accountability. Prediction markets are no different. They turn guesses into prices, making it possible to bet real money on whether the Fed will cut rates or who’ll win the next election. For years, these were human games, involving traders eyeballing polls or economists crunching data. But something has changed. #Aİ agents are creating their own markets, executing thousands of trades per second, and settling bets automatically, all without a person in the loop

XRP’s bullish divergence: What traders are seeing
Bullish divergence occurs when price prints lower lows while momentum indicators make higher lows, a classic sign that selling pressure may be fading. On XRP’s daily chart, several traders have pointed out this exact setup forming after a prolonged cooling phase.
That doesn’t guarantee a rally, but historically, XRP has often reacted strongly once divergence patterns resolve upward. The result is renewed chatter about whether Ripple could lead the next altcoin rotation if Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to stabilize.
Short-term sentiment is clearly shifting. But price action alone doesn’t tell the full story.

Interactive bankers launches 24/7 stablecoin funding
The service offers 24/7 funding with #USDC  with support for Ripple #USD and PayPal USD expected soon, according to the firm. The brokerage has partnered with Zerohash to enable around-the-clock deposits using USDC across multiple blockchain networks. Once received, the stablecoins are converted into dollars and credited directly to client accounts, removing the delays and cut-off times associated with fiat wire transfers, the company stated.

The exact social engineering methodology used in the $282 million theft remains unclear. Common hardware wallet scams include phishing websites that capture seed phrases, fake customer support impersonating legitimate wallet companies, or malicious firmware update prompts.
ZachXBT’s investigation tracked the stolen funds across multiple blockchains and exchanges. The Thorchain bridging activity distributed stolen #Bitcoin across #Ethereum , #Ripple , and #Litecoin networks. #BinanceHODLerBREV

Bitcoin ETFs opened January with selling pressure, posting outflows from January 6 through January 9 totaling $1.38 billion. The trend reversed January 12 with $116.67 million in inflows, followed by the strongest week of 2026.
January 13 brought $753.73 million in net inflows, while January 14 posted the largest single-day total at $843.62 million.
January 15 added $100.18 million before the January 16 reversal. The four-day inflow period nearly erased early January’s redemption wave. #BTC100kNext? #BTCVSGOLD

Seventy European economists have called on #EU lawmakers to prioritize public interest over private-sector lobbying in shaping the #digitaleuro warning that poor design choices could leave Europe dependent on foreign payment systems and dollar-backed stablecoins.
The open letter, published Sunday by Utrecht University’s Sustainable Finance Lab, comes as the European Parliament prepares to finalize legislation that will determine whether the digital currency becomes a meaningful alternative to private money or a “symbolic compromise.”
The academics argue that Europe’s payment infrastructure has become dangerously concentrated in non-European hands, with thirteen euro area countries now relying entirely on international card schemes for basic retail transactions.

As major global banks accelerate their efforts to compete in the corporate crypto space, Standard Chartered is preparing to deepen its advancement in digital assets by establishing a crypto prime brokerage firm, according to sources familiar with the matter, as reported by Bloomberg.
Based in London, the lender plans to launch the new business not only within its core corporate and investment banking divisions but also within its wholly owned venture capital arm, SC Ventures.
Discussions are still in early stages, and no launch timing has been determined yet, according to people speaking on condition of anonymity due to the confidential nature of the plans, #CRYPTO

Ethereum (ETH) is a leading blockchain platform for decentralized applications and digital currency trading. It powers smart contracts and its native token, Ether (ETH). Stay updated on Ethereum news about smart contracts, DApps, and the network's fast transaction speeds. Learn about the future of this advanced cryptocurrency by following the latest Ethereum news. #Ethereum #cryptocurrency #blockchain

Last year, stablecoins have made property transactions worth between $500,000 and $2.5 million across England, France, and Malta easier, as wealthy crypto holders have increasingly turned toward digital assets for real estate purchases. The Lithuania-licensed crypto payment app Brighty has facilitated over 100 such transactions, enabling high-net-worth customers to bypass traditional banking channels and access fast, highly regulated transactions. This trend reflects growing confidence in cryptocurrencies as a legitimate vehicle for large-scale investments, particularly as traditional banks often hesitate to execute such agreements. #crypto

This week’s regulatory headlines show a familiar reality for the U.S. crypto industry: momentum exists, but coherence does not.
From prediction markets and Bitcoin custody to election-driven delays in legislation, policymakers appear increasingly aware of crypto’s importance, yet remain deeply divided on how to govern it. Taken together, the developments point to a market caught between maturation and political paralysis.

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