The apparent shutdown follows years of scrutiny over one of crypto's largest fraud marketplaces.
DALLAS, TX, Jan. 16, 2026 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- Strive, Inc. ( Nasdaq: ASST ) ( "Strive" ) today announced the successful completion of the previously announced acquisition of Semler Scientific.
Bitcoin's fixed supply makes it a superior scarce asset to gold when demand rises, according to the Ark Invest CEO's 2026 Outlook report.
Jefferies' Greed & Fear strategist Christopher Wood has slashed a 10% Bitcoin allocation from his portfolio and moved into gold, citing the quantum risk to BTC, Bloomberg reports.
The CRYPTO Act would criminalize unlicensed crypto businesses, with penalties escalating to felony charges and up to 15 years in prison.
Bitcoin hovers around $95,000 as sentiment took a slight hit from news around the crypto market structure bill. Bitcoin ETFs saw $100.1 million in net inflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $164.4 million in net inflows.
U.S. stock futures rose on Friday following Thursday's positive close. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher. On Thursday, chip stocks were standout performers after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. ( NYSE:TSM ) posted a record quarter.
The recovery could continue as long as Bitcoin achieved a daily close above $98,000, with the technical setup projecting 18% gains ahead.
The president is attacking the independence of the Federal Reserve because it won't implement the policies he wants.
Bitcoin still has potential to grow, but don't expect the same returns as the past few years.
Belgian bank KBC will launch Bitcoin and Ether trading for retail investors via its Bolero platform as Belgium's MiCA regime comes into force.
In its 2026 outlook released on Jan. 15, ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood declared the U.S. economy a "coiled spring" poised for a powerful rebound, forecasting a "golden age" for U.S. equities comparable to the boom of the 1980s.