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What to Expect from the Crypto Market: How the Conflict Between Trump and the Fed Will Affect Prices

RBC Crypto presents an analysis by Anatoly Radchenko on the state of the cryptocurrency market as of January 12th. The key focus is the conflict between former US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Trump is pressuring the Fed to cut interest rates to provide cheaper credit, but Powell is resisting, leading to a reported criminal investigation. This political tension is causing the US dollar to weaken and is boosting gold and silver prices. Such pressure on the Fed and broader geopolitical risks (involving China-Taiwan, Iran-Israel, Venezuela, Cuba) are generally unfavorable for cryptocurrencies, as Middle East escalations have historically not benefited the asset class. Regarding market performance, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $90.5k, down 2.5% for the week. It is underperforming compared to Ethereum and Solana. Large holders continue to sell, and there is uncertainty around purchases by entities like Michael Saylor's Strategy company. Privacy coins like Monero (XMR) are seeing interest, but their performance is tied to the overall market strength of BTC and ETH. While positive narratives exist, such as Wells Fargo's $300 million Bitcoin purchase and rumors of crypto trading on Elon Musk's X platform, the analyst assesses the overall picture as negative. He states there is no strong catalyst for a rapid price increase, despite some investors accumulating BTC. The market lacks a convincing reason for a significant rally in the near term.

RBK-crypto01/12 12:13

What to Expect from the Crypto Market: How the Conflict Between Trump and the Fed Will Affect Prices

RBK-crypto01/12 12:13

Anonymous Cryptocurrency Monero Hits New All-Time High. What's Driving the Growth?

Anonymous cryptocurrency Monero (XMR) reached a new all-time high of nearly $598.50 on January 12, 2026, according to data from Kraken exchange. The price later corrected to around $580. This surpassed its previous peak of over $517 from May 2021. Over the past 24 hours, XMR surged by almost 20%, significantly outperforming major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, which saw minimal price changes. Since the beginning of the year, Monero's price has increased by more than 30%, continuing its strong performance from 2025 when it was one of the top-performing major cryptocurrencies. This growth occurred without significant news, institutional capital inflows, or major events, unlike other leading digital assets. Monero is now the 12th largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization at approximately $10.5 billion, making it the largest privacy-focused coin. Its main competitor, Zcash (ZEC), has a market cap of $6.6 billion but has faced recent selling pressure, including a 20% price drop in early January following the announcement that one of its development teams was leaving. The coin's inherent privacy features, which make all transactions anonymous and untraceable by default, have led to its delisting from major exchanges like Binance, OKX, and Bybit due to regulatory pressure. Despite these challenges and increasing regulatory scrutiny—such as a new ban on private cryptocurrencies that took effect in Dubai's DIFC on January 12—analysts note a growing investor interest in the privacy coin sector. The Bank of Russia has also proposed a ban on acquiring anonymous crypto assets whose transaction trails cannot be tracked.

RBK-crypto01/12 12:06

Anonymous Cryptocurrency Monero Hits New All-Time High. What's Driving the Growth?

RBK-crypto01/12 12:06

India Tightens Crypto KYC Rules, Ends Anonymous Trading

India has implemented stringent KYC rules for cryptocurrency exchanges and users, issued by its Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to combat fraud, money laundering, and security breaches following major exchange hacks. The new requirements mandate users to submit a live selfie with biometric verification (like eye blinking), provide government IDs (Aadhar, passport, or voter ID), complete a test bank transaction, and allow exchanges to record IP addresses, locations, device details, and login timestamps. KYC must be updated every six months for high-risk users and annually for others, moving away from a one-time process. These measures aim to prevent incidents like the 2024 Wazirx hack ($235 million loss) and 2025 Coindcx breach ($44 million loss), enhance tax compliance, and ensure full traceability of crypto transactions. While the rules increase operational costs for exchanges due to required technology upgrades (like liveness detection and geolocation systems), they are designed to improve security and reduce anonymity, aligning with India's existing strict crypto regulations, including a 30% tax on profits and anti-money laundering laws.

TheNewsCrypto01/12 11:09

India Tightens Crypto KYC Rules, Ends Anonymous Trading

TheNewsCrypto01/12 11:09

21Shares Secures Approval to Launch Spot Dogecoin ETF on Nasdaq

21Shares has received approval to launch a spot Dogecoin ETF on the Nasdaq under the ticker TDOG. This marks the third such ETF after Grayscale and Bitwise introduced similar products in November. The ETF is designed to track the CF Dogecoin–Dollar US Settlement Price Index, with custody services provided by Coinbase, Anchorage Digital, and BitGo. At the time of writing, Dogecoin's price was trading at $0.136, down 2.06% from its intraday high, while daily trading volume surged over 150% to $1.23 billion. Technical indicators show a neutral RSI at 48 and a stabilizing MACD, with key support at $0.13–$0.125 and resistance near $0.145–$0.15.

TheNewsCrypto01/12 11:08

21Shares Secures Approval to Launch Spot Dogecoin ETF on Nasdaq

TheNewsCrypto01/12 11:08

India Cranks Up Crypto KYC Rules, Making Sign-Ups Harder

India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has implemented stricter Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering rules for crypto platforms. New requirements include live biometric verification (such as eye blink or head movement checks), geolocation tracking, and a "penny-drop" bank account confirmation. Users must provide multiple government IDs and verify contact details. Exchanges must refresh KYC periodically and register as reporting entities with the FIU. These measures aim to prevent anonymous accounts and illicit transactions but are expected to increase compliance costs, lengthen the sign-up process, and potentially reduce trading volumes in the short term.

bitcoinist01/12 11:02

India Cranks Up Crypto KYC Rules, Making Sign-Ups Harder

bitcoinist01/12 11:02

Why India’s new crypto rules leave little room for anonymity

India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has introduced stricter crypto regulations, effective from January 12, requiring enhanced verification processes beyond traditional ID checks. New measures include live selfie verification with actions like blinking, biometric authentication, geo-tagging, IP address collection, and penny-drop bank account validation. These steps aim to prevent deepfake fraud and money laundering, aligning with the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Crypto exchanges must now implement a three-level compliance system, conduct ongoing due diligence, screen users against sanctions lists, and maintain records for five years. The rules also classify ICOs as high-risk and enforce the "Travel Rule" for transparent transaction trails. India's move signals a tightening of digital asset oversight amid evolving global standards.

ambcrypto01/12 10:52

Why India’s new crypto rules leave little room for anonymity

ambcrypto01/12 10:52

South Korea Plans to End Corporate Crypto Ban With 5% Equity Cap

South Korea is set to lift its ban on corporate cryptocurrency investments, a policy in place since 2017. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) will allow listed companies and professional investors to allocate up to 5% of their equity to crypto assets, with final guidelines expected by January or February. Investments will be restricted to the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market cap and must be conducted through the country's top five exchanges. This move could inject significant capital into the market and accelerate developments like a national stablecoin initiative and spot Bitcoin ETFs. The policy aligns with South Korea's broader digital finance strategy, which includes exploring CBDCs and a licensing framework for stablecoin issuers.

TheNewsCrypto01/12 10:26

South Korea Plans to End Corporate Crypto Ban With 5% Equity Cap

TheNewsCrypto01/12 10:26

In Buryatia, a 'Mining Truck' Stole Electricity Worth 3 Million Rubles

In Russia's Republic of Buryatia, a group of individuals organized an illegal mobile cryptocurrency mining operation using a modified truck, stealing electricity worth 3 million rubles. Three local residents equipped the truck with around 100 mining devices and drove along power lines, illegally connecting to the electrical grids. Two additional accomplices were involved in the operation. Law enforcement, supported by the Russian National Guard, detained all five suspects. A criminal case has been initiated under the article on causing property damage through fraud or abuse of trust. During raids at the suspects' residences, authorities seized mining equipment valued at 6.5 million rubles, along with records and other evidence. The organizers have been subjected to a restraining order prohibiting certain activities, while other participants signed pledges not to leave the area and to exhibit good behavior. This case follows other recent discoveries of illegal mining farms in Russia, including a three-month search for one in Dagestan that was eventually located using a drone with a thermal imager.

RBK-crypto01/12 10:19

In Buryatia, a 'Mining Truck' Stole Electricity Worth 3 Million Rubles

RBK-crypto01/12 10:19

Coinbase Flags Concerns Over CLARITY Bill

Coinbase has threatened to withdraw its support for the upcoming CLARITY Act, a key U.S. crypto bill, if it restricts the ability of platforms to offer rewards on stablecoin holdings beyond basic disclosure rules. The exchange argues such limitations would harm its business and competition in the stablecoin market, particularly affecting rewards programs for assets like USD Coin. This stance follows the earlier GENIUS Act, which prohibited issuers from paying yields but allowed third-party platforms to offer rewards. Coinbase claims restricting platform-based rewards would undermine previous compromises and unfairly advantage traditional banks. The issue arises as policymakers work on broader crypto market reforms, with some senators seeking a compromise that would permit rewards only for chartered banks or trust companies.

TheNewsCrypto01/12 10:15

Coinbase Flags Concerns Over CLARITY Bill

TheNewsCrypto01/12 10:15

When Asian VCs See Crypto as 'Bullshit', a16z Has Written It into 'America's Century-Long National Destiny'

Author: Tu Ao Da Shi Xiong BroLeon While many in the industry view the cryptocurrency sector as dirty and degenerate, A16Z positions crypto as equally critical as AI in shaping America’s strategic future. The firm, which recently raised $15 billion—accounting for 18% of all U.S. venture capital—has transformed over the past three years into a strategic investment giant with $90 billion in assets under management. A16Z maintains an extensive investment portfolio in crypto, covering numerous well-known projects across various sub-sectors. Even in 2025, it completed 33 investment rounds. In contrast, crypto VCs in Asia have nearly vanished or pivoted away from early-stage investments. The article highlights that A16Z operates with a clear national strategic mission: to ensure U.S. leadership in the next century of technological competition, explicitly naming China as a rival. This aligns with its noted reluctance to invest in Chinese-founded teams. The firm has evolved beyond financial objectives to embrace strong national and ideological commitments. The author expresses a hope that crypto may one day be included in China’s Five-Year Plan.

marsbit01/12 08:37

When Asian VCs See Crypto as 'Bullshit', a16z Has Written It into 'America's Century-Long National Destiny'

marsbit01/12 08:37

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