Cipher Mining Inc. announced a $50 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) from Softbank Group Corp., positioning the technology-focused investor as a key stakeholder in the company. Softbank Becomes Key Investor in Cipher Mining Cipher Mining's (Nasdaq: CIFR) transaction involves Softbank purchasing approximately 10.

Cryptocurrency markets are under pressure on Friday after President Trump's tariff announcement. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $101,924.10 -3.6% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,310.99 +1.5% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $228.96 -4.7% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.01 -4.2% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.3245 -3.1% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.0000187 -0.6% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 3.6% and daily active addresses growing by 4.3%.

Tether reported $7.8 billion in Bitcoin (BTC) holdings in the fourth quarter, which boosted its profits to over $13 billion last year. The company's informed price of $93,812 puts its Bitcoin stash at 83,758 BTC.

Amid its underperformance, Ethereum is set to enter its most bullish month in history. This has sparked a positive sentiment among investors, who hope for a bullish reversal.

A leaked Elliott Management letter to investors reveals the hedge fund's managers fear Trump is stoking a unprecedented bitcoin price bubble that's headed for “inevitable collapse"

Bitcoin accounts for nearly 15% of El Salvador's reserves as President Bukele doubles down on his bold crypto strategy, even after inking a deal with the IMF.

Software company MicroStrategy will issue new stock—STRK—to raise funds so it can add to its $48 billion Bitcoin treasury stash.

Tesla's Q4 2024 earnings report delivered a surprising boost, largely thanks to the company's significant Bitcoin holdings. The electric vehicle manufacturer recorded a $600 million gain from its 11,509 Bitcoin reserves, reflecting a dramatic rise in the digital asset's value.

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Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, has argued the classic four-year Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) cycle is evolving due to institutional adoption. What Happened: In a thread on X on Friday, Hougan noted that historically Bitcoin has followed a pattern of three bullish years followed by a pullback, driven by driven by investor enthusiasm, leverage buildup and eventual deleveraging.

Decentralized exchange Uniswap launched its V4 protocol across Ethereum, Avalanche, BNB Chain, and beyond Friday, with various improvements.

Bitcoin price moves closer to its all-time high, and the absence of euphoria in derivatives markets is a positive sign.

The global crypto market cap stands around $3.58 trillion, down by 0.13% in the past 24 hours at the time of writing. Daily trading volume for the entire market fell 22% to around $107 billion in this period. According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin dominance was at 57.

The first country to use Bitcoin (BTC) as a legal tender has reportedly passed a new law that will scale back its crypto efforts.

In an astonishing development, decentralized crypto exchange (DEX) Uniswap has unveiled Uniswap v4, transforming the protocol into a comprehensive platform for developers. Uniswap v4 is now live and operational across multiple platforms, with exchange functions launched in a few days.

In an interview with CNBC on January 30, Anthony Scaramucci—Founder and Co-Managing Partner at SkyBridge Capital and former White House Communications Director—provided fresh insight into the Trump administration's emerging approach to Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, highlighting potential regulatory shifts and the possibility of a US strategic reserve.

Bitcoin (BTC) retail investors are becoming increasingly bold in the derivatives market, taking on more risk despite market uncertainties. A recent analysis by AMBCrypto on Bitcoin's order-book depth has highlighted the growing trend of retail traders assuming excessive risk.

The cryptocurrency market develops through new options for investors who want to increase their asset values. The current innovation from Ozak AI features the $OZ token as an attractive investment option for people who want to optimize their profits.

A closely followed crypto analyst says long-term holders are nearly done selling off Bitcoin, setting BTC up for a series of rallies.

The White House confirmed sizable tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China will go into effect tomorrow.

Following Bitcoin's fourth halving in April 2024, mining companies have tried to diversify their operations.

Ethereum (ETH), the world's second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is poised for a massive upside rally as it has formed bullish price action on the daily timeframe.

Ethereum (ETH) has been hovering around the $3,200 mark, drawing increasing attention from investors, especially long-term holders (LTHs). This price point has fueled a subtle yet significant shift in sentiment among these market veterans, often considered the “smart money” of the crypto world.

Austan Goolsbee, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, has stated that the Fed is legally limited about what it can actually put on its balance sheet.

The positive momentum on bitcoin ETFs continued with another day of net inflows worth $588 million, while ether ETFs bounced back with a net inflow of $67.77 million. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Record Significant Inflows As Market Confidence Strengthens U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a significant net inflow of $588.

The Ethereum co-founder has admitted he's mostly in on the coin he helped create.

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan has questioned the persistence of Bitcoin's (BTC) historical four-year cycle, suggesting that recent policy shifts in Washington could extend the current bull market into 2026 and beyond. In a letter to clients, Hougan highlighted that Bitcoin has traditionally followed a cycle of three strong years followed by a pullback.

Genius Group, an AI-powered education company announced on Friday a rights offering with plans for additional loans to expand its Bitcoin holdings to $100 million. Notably, the right offering provides existing shareholders the opportunity to purchase additional ordinary shares at a discounted price of $0.50 per share, as per the announcement.

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On Jan. 30, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved NYSE's proposal to list and trade shares of Bitwise's Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF) — a hybrid investment product giving investors exposure to the spot price of both BTC and ETH in one regulated fund.

World Liberty Financial, the Trump family's DeFi project, has made another purchase of $10 million worth of Ether.

After several days of volatility due to a general market decline, Bitcoin is finally seeing upside momentum. Thus far, the flagship asset has reclaimed the pivotal $105,000 price level and is targeting higher highs.

The past week has seen a pronounced shift in the level of optimism around Ethereum.

Bitcoin (BTC) price has remained above $100,000 for the last three days, showing resilience despite recent volatility. A golden cross has formed on BTC's EMA lines, indicating potential for a bullish breakout if key resistance levels are cleared.

Bitcoin bulls are chasing after new highs but investor actions in equities markets and sellers at the top of BTC's range are keeping a cap on price discovery.

Czech National Bank (CNB) governor Aleš Michl told FT, "For the diversification of our assets, bitcoin seems good."

The European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde's recent statement on a strategic Bitcoin reserve has sparked widespread criticism. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao believes the European Union needs Bitcoin, contradicting Christine Lagarde's assertion that the EU will never include it in its reserve.

Alongside record profits, USDT issuer Tether also reported Friday it now holds over $143 billion in reserve assets to back the stablecoin.

Stablecoin issuer Tether reported $13 billion in net profit for 2024, driven by rising Bitcoin and gold prices. The company, which issues the largest stablecoin, USDT, generated $6 billion in profit in the last quarter of the year.

Following Jan. 30, 2025, blockchaincenter.net's Altcoin Season Index reveals a 28.26% leap, vaulting from a low of 46 to its present tally of 59—a numerical crescendo hinting that the fabled ‘Altcoin Season' inches toward fruition.

MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) continues its bold Bitcoin strategy with a new $563.4 million preferred stock offering, signaling unwavering confidence in the apex crypto. The company announced on Friday that it has priced 7,300,000 shares of 8.00% Series A Perpetual Strike Preferred Stock at $80.00 per share, with settlement expected on Feb. 5.

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a crypto project associated with the Trump family, has significantly expanded its Ethereum holdings. Reports indicate that WLFI recently purchased 2,971.45 ETH, valued at approximately $9.97 million, bringing its total Ethereum holdings to over 70,157 ETH.

MSTR intends to use the proceeds to buy more bitcoin, of which is currently holds 471,107 BTC worth over $46 billion.

Bitcoin's rally reversed Friday as President Donald Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS countries. Plus, a class action lawsuit hovers over memecoin factory Pump.fun and SBF seeks a presidential pardon.

World Liberty Financial, the decentralized finance project backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, has made another $10 million purchase of Ethereum. Ethereum (ETH) price has struggled for upside momentum as Bitcoin (BTC) hit new all-time high above $108k.

Genius Group's Bitcoin expansion could influence educational tech firms to integrate cryptocurrency strategies, impacting market dynamics. The post AI-driven Genius Group plans $100 million Bitcoin treasury expansion through rights offering appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin held above the $105,000 mark on Friday as markets reacted to the latest PCE data, which showed inflation in line with expectations.