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Bitcoin/Crypto Daily Podcast — 01/28/2026
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories: a mix of market moves, regulation, and product launches shaping the next chapter of crypto.
Bitcoin bullish bets now a bargain as 7% weekly loss underlines bearish trend
Source: CoinDesk
By Omkar Godbole — Jan 27, 2026
Bitcoin’s 7% weekly drop pushed price below a key bullish trendline as U.S. spot ETFs saw $1.33 billion in net outflows, signaling softer institutional demand. Options markets show downside protection is crowded while calls look cheap, offering discounted upside exposure for contrarians. With metals at record highs and South Korea’s Kospi rallying, cross-asset signals suggest staying alert for further crypto volatility.
Bitcoin, ether stall as metals steal spotlight in low-liquidity trade: Crypto Markets Today
Source: CoinDesk
By Oliver Knight, Omkar Godbole — Jan 27, 2026
Trading volumes fell sharply for BTC and ETH as capital rotated into gold and silver, with silver futures nearing $1B in daily volume on HyperLiquid. Derivatives positioning skewed cautious—large liquidations, low implied vol, puts pricing richer than calls—while select tokens like HYPE and privacy coins outperformed. Macro tensions, including new U.S. tariffs on South Korea, are reinforcing risk-off sentiment.
Crypto money laundering balloons to $82B as Chinese-language services dominate, Chainalysis says
Source: CoinDesk
By Jamie Crawley, AI Boost | Edited by Stephen Alpher — Jan 27, 2026
Chainalysis estimates over $82B moved through on-chain laundering channels in 2025, up from roughly $10B in 2020. Chinese-language networks now account for about 20% of known activity, anchored by Telegram-based guarantee platforms that connect laundering services across wallets and chains. The scale and resilience point to deep ties with off-chain criminal groups and rapid adaptation to enforcement pressure.
Trump family-backed American Bitcoin lifts bitcoin holdings to nearly 5,900 coins
Source: CoinDesk
By Shaurya Malwa, AI Boost — Jan 27, 2026
American Bitcoin increased reserves to about 5,843 BTC, making it the 18th-largest corporate holder after a 116% bitcoin yield since its Sept. 2025 Nasdaq debut. The miner, ~20% owned by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump with Hut 8 retaining ~80%, is leaning into a strategy of treating bitcoin as a long-term treasury asset. Shares ticked higher premarket even as broader crypto weakness and macro uncertainty weigh on miner valuations year-to-date.
Bitcoin remains coiled under $88,500 as gold tops $5,000, silver gives back gains
Source: CoinDesk
By Shaurya Malwa — Jan 27, 2026
BTC hovered below $88.5K as traders awaited the Fed decision and a heavy slate of Big Tech earnings, with crypto lagging equities and surging precious metals. Analysts note crypto is trading like a high-beta risk asset amid muted volumes and a bearish technical backdrop. Upcoming macro catalysts could set the next direction after weeks of drift.
Tether debuts federally regulated USAT stablecoin via Anchorage Digital
Source: CoinDesk
By Will Canny, AI Boost (Edited by Stephen Alpher) — Jan 27, 2026
Tether is entering the U.S. domestic market with USAT, a dollar-backed token issued by Anchorage Digital Bank under OCC oversight and aligned with the federal framework. The move challenges USDC’s institutional lead, with Tether aiming to leverage its scale, Bo Hines at the helm, and Cantor Fitzgerald as reserve custodian. USAT will launch across major platforms, signaling intensifying competition in regulated stablecoins.
Polymarket Makes Bitcoin and Ether Volatility Tradable With New Volmex-Based Markets
Source: Yahoo (Consent link)
By Unknown — Date unavailable
Polymarket introduced Volmex-based markets that let users trade volatility on BTC and ETH, bringing options-style exposure into a prediction market format. The design blends DeFi primitives with measurable volatility indices, expanding on-chain tools beyond simple price direction bets.
Galaxy Digital leads $7M investment in Tenbin to build improved tokenized gold and FX markets
Source: CoinDesk
By Krisztian Sandor — Jan 27, 2026
Tenbin raised $7M led by Galaxy Ventures to launch institutional-grade tokenized gold and FX assets that track real-world prices closely and settle quickly. Using CME futures for pricing and hedging, the protocol aims to pass futures-basis yield to users and avoid frictions of custody-based wrappers. A tokenized gold product is slated to arrive first, with emerging-market FX tokens to follow.
Bitcoin to silver ratio nears levels last seen during the FTX capitulation
Source: CoinDesk
By James Van Straten — Jan 27, 2026
The BTC-to-silver ratio near 780 echoes levels from late 2022, as silver’s near-300% yearly surge and extreme intraday swings raise blow-off top concerns. Historical seasonal patterns show many silver tops in the year’s first half, hinting at vulnerability relative to bitcoin if the cycle is repeating.
Australia’s corporate regulator flags risks from rapid innovation in digital assets
Source: CoinDesk
By Omkar Godbole, AI Boost | Edited by Sam Reynolds — Jan 27, 2026
ASIC warned of regulatory gaps across crypto, payments, and AI, noting some firms may actively avoid licensing amid rapid product rollouts. The regulator will focus on boundary monitoring and clarity as Australia implements recent legal amendments for digital asset oversight. The stance underscores a global tilt toward tighter, more explicit rules for fintech and crypto services.
Conclusion: Crypto markets remain in a holding pattern as capital rotates into metals, yet the industry’s plumbing keeps advancing—from regulated stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets to new volatility markets. With policy scrutiny rising and institutions refining their approaches, the next leg for digital assets will likely hinge on macro catalysts and the continued maturation of on-chain market infrastructure.
