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Prediction markets downplay Powell exit risk despite DOJ probe: Asia Morning Briefing

Traders on Polymarket and Kalshi are shrugging off the idea that a criminal investigation into the chair of the Federal Reserve would have him removed from his role early.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell taking questions during the October 2025 FOMC press conference.

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Bitcoin holds near $91,000 as market awaits Trump tariff ruling: Asia Morning Briefing

Prediction markets see low odds of a clear Supreme Court ruling on tariffs, a setup that has previously triggered short-term volatility in bitcoin, which then stabilized.

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Bitcoin drops below $90,000 after early January pop as BTC ETFs see $480 million outflows

The crypto market's movements are influenced by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts and a rally in global government bonds.

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Crypto credit is starting to look like cash savings accounts: Asia Morning Briefing

Flowdesk says record demand met even deeper liquidity, suppressing volatility across staking, stablecoin lending, making crypto credit markets look more like traditional cash plumbing.

Crypto custodians are increasingly mindful of how stored tokens should be used in governing DeFi protocols. (Credit: NYPL)

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Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin holds steady above $90K as fresh money returns to crypto

New-year allocations support bitcoin prices as leverage cools and volatility expectations rise.

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Here’s why bitcoin and major tokens are seeing a strong start to 2026

Bitcoin and the broader crypto market have started 2026 with strong gains, driven by new-year allocations and a haven bid amid geopolitical tensions.

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Why bitcoin ETFs look like they’re falling short, even as their role grows: Asia Morning Briefing

What looks like underperformance reflects a structural shift: ETF flows now smooth volatility rather than amplify crypto rallies.

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Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin Drifts Near $89K as Traders Step Back and Balance Sheets Step In

FlowDesk sees fading post-Fed demand and low leverage, while Glassnode data show digital asset treasuries quietly resuming bitcoin accumulation in a range-bound market.

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Bitcoin Holds Near $92K as Selling Cools, but Demand Still Lags

ETF inflows have finally turned positive, but weak on-chain activity, defensive derivatives positioning, and negative spot CVD show a market stabilizing without the conviction needed for a sustained move higher.

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Ethereum’s P2P Layer Is Improving Just as Institutional ETH Buys Pick Up

Early PeerDAS performance is proof that the Ethereum Foundation can now ship complex networking improvements at scale.

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