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1 Feb 2026, 00:16
Currency Wars: Bitcoin’s Rise Against The Dollar
The decentralized nature of bitcoin may prove appealing in a world of declining U.S. dollar dominance and a changing global trade order.
31 Jan 2026, 23:29
Wall Street picked Trump's new Fed chairman Kevin Warsh
Kevin Warsh always said the job was his. Back in November 2024, right after Donald Trump won the election, Kevin flew to Mar-a-Lago thinking he was being interviewed for Treasury Secretary. But Trump had other plans. “You’re my Fed chair,” Trump told him. For over a year, Kevin repeated that to everyone. And he was right. It took 14 months, one bitter fight inside the White House, and a criminal case against Jerome Powell, but by January 2026, Trump finally said it out loud. He picked Kevin to lead the Federal Reserve. How Kevin outplayed Hassett with Wall Street help The biggest obstacle in Kevin’s way was Kevin Hassett, Trump’s economic adviser. By late 2025, Hassett was convinced he had the job. Trump told his cabinet he’d made his pick. All other interviews were suddenly canceled. While Kevin was on vacation in the Bahamas, Trump was spending the holidays with Hassett in Florida. At that point, everyone assumed it was Hassett. Trump even hinted to reporters, “I know who I’m going to pick,” then just grinned. Inside the West Wing, officials started ignoring Kevin. One senior official said he was finished and mocked him like a man clinging to a sinking boat. The reason? Trump thought Kevin looked desperate. But Kevin had something Hassett didn’t; powerful friends. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said he liked Kevin for the job. Stanley Druckenmiller made calls on his behalf. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was tight with Druckenmiller too. Ronald Lauder, Kevin’s father-in-law, is a Republican megadonor and close to Trump. That crew didn’t sit quiet. They got on the phone and told Trump’s team: Hassett was too close to Trump to be seen as independent by the markets. It was risky. Dimon had beef with Trump. Druckenmiller said he wouldn’t vote for either Trump or Kamala Harris in 2024. Still, their pitch landed. Hassett’s Wall Street credibility came under fire. He also said he might not even stay the full four years. People started wondering how badly he even wanted the job. Hassett said he was happy where he was. “This is my dream job,” he told reporters. Trump wanted a rate cutter, and Kevin said yes On December 10, just hours after the Fed cut rates by 0.25%, Kevin met with Trump. Trump had long regretted choosing Powell. He was looking for someone who’d work with him, not push back. He asked Kevin straight up if he would support more cuts. Kevin said yes. Trump told the Journal, “I asked him what he thinks. He thinks you have to lower interest rates.” During the holidays, Trump told aides he liked Kevin’s sharpness and how he looked. It was a change from 2017, when he’d passed on Kevin for looking too young and chose Powell instead. Back then, Powell was seen as more open to easy-money policies. Kevin was the hawk. He later told NYU professor Simon Bowmaker, “I did not put my ambitions ahead of my principles.” After the first term soured, Trump’s team asked Kevin if he’d replace Powell. He refused. “The position was not open,” he told Bowmaker. But in Trump’s second term, talks restarted. Trump even considered firing Powell. Again, Kevin said not yet. Then on January 11, Powell went public. He announced the DOJ was investigating him for lying to Congress. That set off chaos. Republicans like Senator Thom Tillis and Lisa Murkowski said they’d block any nominee until the case was over. The scandal crushed Hassett’s chances. He had spent months on TV trashing Powell. Now his loyalty looked dangerous. On January 16, Trump humiliated him in public. At a White House event, Trump said, “I actually want to keep you where you are,” with Hassett sitting in the front row. Kevin, on the other hand, had stayed quiet. He gave a few speeches last year, then disappeared from TV. Other finalists? They never had a shot. Fed Governor Christopher Waller’s meeting with Trump lasted 30 minutes. Trump was two and a half hours late. Rick Rieder’s meeting was longer, but he pitched a complex rate idea; 3% fed-funds, 4% on the 10-year Treasury, 5% mortgages. He’d also donated to Democrats and Nikki Haley. That didn’t help. Scott started the process last summer. He interviewed 11 people. He didn’t want to be blamed for the choice like Steven Mnuchin was back in 2017 when Powell was picked. He told friends Trump was making the call himself. The delay made some officials think the search might expand. On Monday before the announcement, Judy Shelton (known for backing Trump’s Fed views) met Scott. That added speculation. But the Fed held rates steady Wednesday, and Powell hinted they may not cut again soon. That night, Trump met Kevin one more time. The next morning at 6:48 a.m., he made it official. “I have known Kevin for a long period of time,” Trump wrote online, “and have no doubt that he will go down as one of the GREAT Fed Chairmen.” If you're reading this, you’re already ahead. Stay there with our newsletter .
31 Jan 2026, 21:03
Husky Inu AI (HINU) Climbs To $0.00026031, Markets Tread On Thin Ice As Bitcoin (BTC) Reclaims $83,000 And Gold Crashes
Husky Inu AI (HINU) has completed the latest price increase of its pre-launch phase, rising from $0.00025932 to $0.00026031. The project has raised $925,384 so far thanks to its presale and pre-launch phases, with the latter beginning on April 1, 2025. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC) recovered some ground after plunging to $81,000 on Friday and reclaimed the $83,000 mark. The steady recovery has seen the flagship cryptocurrency move to $98,901, up over 1% in the past 24 hours. However, precious metals crashed as their rally lost steam, with gold down over 10% and Silver dropping more than 30%. Husky Inu AI (HINU) Moves To $0.00026031 Husky Inu AI (HINU) has completed the latest price increase of its pre-launch phase, rising from $0.00025539 to $0.00025636. The project’s much-talked-about pre-launch phase began on April 1, 2025, following the conclusion of its presale. The pre-launch allows the project to continue its fundraising efforts while empowering its growing community and existing token holders. It also helps the team to secure capital, fund platform improvements, undertake market initiatives, and support broader ecosystem expansion. Husky Inu AI’s official launch date is now under three months away. However, the team remains open to the possibility of an earlier or later launch, depending on market conditions. The team will conduct a series of review meetings to determine the project’s launch date. The first two review meetings were held on July 1, 2025, and October 1, 2025, while the third is scheduled for January 1, 2026. Bitcoin (BTC) Reclaims $83,000 As Gold, Silver Lose Steam Meanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC) steadied itself after crashing to a nine-month low and reclaimed the $83,000 mark, moving to its current level of $83,890. The flagship cryptocurrency is up over 1% in the past 24 hours. The 10% correction, spread over Wednesday and Thursday, saw BTC come dangerously close to slipping below the $80,000 mark. The correction was the result of overly cautious traders following significant ETF outflows, rising geopolitical tensions, and market uncertainty. Besides geopolitical and market factors, the threat from quantum computers has added to investor anxiety. Coinbase recently announced an independent advisory board to evaluate the risks associated with quantum computing, with plans to publish its study by 2027. The quantum threat discussion intensified after Jeffries removed Bitcoin from its flagship portfolio, citing long-term security concerns. However, Blockstream co-founder Adam Beck dismissed concerns about an immediate quantum risk. A Feeble Recovery The cryptocurrency market also recovered after two days of intense downward pressure, registering a marginal 0.45% increase to $2.83 trillion. Trading was mixed as Ethereum (ETH) continued trading in bearish territory. The altcoin slipped below the $2,700 mark and is down 1.50% to $2,692. Ripple (XRP) is down almost 1% at $1.73, while Solana (SOL) made a strong recovery and moved to $118. Dogecoin (DOGE) is marginally up over the past 24 hours, but Cardano (ADA) is down over 3%, trading around $0.314. Chainlink (LINK) is down 1% while Stellar (XLM) is also down over 1%, trading around $0.190. Hedera (HBAR) and Polkadot (DOT) are also trading in the red, but Litecoin (LTC) and Toncoin (TON) registered notable declines over the past 24 hours. Visit the following links for more information on Husky Inu: Website: Husky Inu Official Website Twitter: Husky Inu Twitter Telegram: Husky Inu Telegram Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice
31 Jan 2026, 20:34
Bitcoin Reaches Unprecedented New Lows Against Gold
The Bitcoin-gold ratio hit a historic low in January. Analysts view this as an opportunity better than the 2017 scenario. Continue Reading: Bitcoin Reaches Unprecedented New Lows Against Gold The post Bitcoin Reaches Unprecedented New Lows Against Gold appeared first on COINTURK NEWS .
31 Jan 2026, 20:11
Bitcoin price slides to lowest level since 2025 tariff shock
Drop comes after gold and other precious metals sold off sharply
31 Jan 2026, 20:00
Why This Pundit Is Walking Back His XRP Stand; “I Was Wrong”
A popular crypto pundit who previously criticized XRP has now changed his tune, acknowledging he was wrong to undermine the cryptocurrency and now calling it “the global currency”. The analyst cited his earlier misconceptions about the altcoin, highlighting developments such as Ripple’s new bank charter as major reasons for his shift in sentiment. XRP Critic Reverses Stance On The Cryptocurrency Crypto commentator Minus Wells has publicly reversed his stance on XRP, admitting he was wrong to be a “hater” and to have consistently criticized the cryptocurrency. In his post on X, Wells asserted that he was a “changed man now,” underscoring his newfound confidence in the token. He cited several reasons for his unexpected change of heart, highlighting Ripple’s recent milestone in receiving a bank charter license from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) in the US and officially becoming a regulated bank . Wells revealed that Ripple had formally sent him their first coin, which could be going into minting soon. He described the cryptocurrency as “the future currency of the world,” indicating that XRP could play a transformative role in the global financial system . Wells said that he was astonished by how much he had overlooked XRP’s potential. He admitted that, in light of the recent positive developments surrounding Ripple, he had to step back and acknowledge he was utterly wrong about the cryptocurrency. Pointing to the Ripple coin in his possession, the crypto pundit described it as absolute proof of XRP’s legitimacy and future growth. He went on to compare XRP to Bitcoin , arguing that the altcoin now has physical coins, whereas BTC does not. Wells dismissed Bitcoin for lacking real substance and questioned its legitimacy, further supporting his argument by asking whether the world’s largest cryptocurrency holds a banking license in the United States similar to Ripple. Wells also sought to preempt any future claims that he was acting as an influencer for XRP. He emphasized that he was never paid to spread Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt (FUD) about XRP during his earlier criticisms. He explained that, in most cases, financial incentives in the crypto space are used to promote digital assets and convince investors of a token’s bullishness rather than criticize it. According to Wells, criticism of the altcoin is rarely sponsored, as paid efforts typically focus on boosting hype and driving demand. He added that those who fund influencer promotions are not Ripple, but whales who control significant portions of its supply and cannot sell their holdings without crashing the market. To support his claims, the former critic pointed to the sharp flash crash on October 10 as a prime example of the impact of large-scale liquidations. No All-Time High For The Token Although he has backtracked on his previously negative position regarding XRP, Wells remains skeptical about its price potential. He stated that he does not expect the cryptocurrency to climb to $100 , dismissing the notion that it could even reach $20. The crypto pundit emphasized that the altcoin will never hit a new all-time high, and investors would be fortunate to see it ever trade above $5. He urged Ripple supporters to remain cautious and not be swayed by exaggerated predictions or claims from influencers.
