Top Crypto News Stories:

1. Bitcoin Dips Below $96K Amid Regulatory Uncertainty:

BTC pulled back to around $95,000 after nearing $97,000 earlier, influenced by delays in U.S.

Senate legislation and broader risk-off moves in markets. Trading volume dropped 13%.

2. U.S. Crypto Market Structure Bill Faces Setbacks:

A long-awaited Senate bill to define crypto regulations was introduced but is now in limbo after industry groups withdrew support.

This contributed to lowered market sentiment.

3. Jefferies Strategist Swaps Bitcoin for Gold:

Christopher Wood reduced his bitcoin exposure in favor of gold, citing potential long-term risks from quantum computing to BTC’s cryptographic security.

4. Corporate Bitcoin Adoption:

DDC Enterprise added 200 bitcoin to its treasury in its first 2026 move, boosting its shares over 5% pre-market.

5. European Developments:

KBC Bank Launches BTC/ETH Trading in Belgium. KBC Bank will offer Bitcoin and Ether trading under new MiCA regulations.

Moldova also announced plans for EU-style crypto rules in 2026.

6. SEC Closes Zcash Investigation
The U.S. SEC ended its 2023 probe into Zcash, concluding the privacy coin is not an unregistered security.

7. Bitcoin Technical Outlook Remains Bullish:
Analysts see classic bottom signals, with potential for a run to $113,000 if BTC closes above $98,000 daily.

8. Polygon Lays Off Staff Amid Strategic Shift:
Polygon reduced its workforce while pivoting toward $250M in stablecoin payments integration.

9. Other Notable Stories:

• Increasing new Ethereum addresses signal growing user adoption.
• Iranians are withdrawing BTC to self-custody amid protests and currency collapse.
• Botched launch of ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ “NYC Token” saw rapid valuation crash. 💥