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Crypto's Rollercoaster: Highs, Lows, and Everything in Between

USASaturday, January 17, 2026
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Bitcoin and Ether Surge

  • Bitcoin crossed the $95,000 mark.
  • Ether also saw a significant rise.

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Gain Traction

  • Pulled in $1.7 billion over four days.

CLARITY Act Faces Delays

  • Senate Banking Committee may delay the legislation.
  • Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong criticized parts of the draft.

YouTube and Crypto Investments

  • BitMine invested $200 million in MrBeast's Beast Industries.

New Crypto Lending Platform

  • World Liberty Financial (Trump family-linked) launched a stablecoin-backed lending platform.

DeFi and Discord

  • DeFi protocols are leaving Discord due to scams in public channels.

Perpetual DEXs to Disrupt Traditional Finance

  • Predicted to take a big bite out of traditional finance by 2026.

The Takeaway

  • Crypto is a wild ride with ups, downs, and unexpected turns.
  • It's not just about tech or money—it's about people, rules, and platforms.

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