Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Wednesday (January 14) as of 9:00 a.m. UTC.
Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrencymarket news
Bitcoin and Ether price update
Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$94,861.03, up by 3.1 percent over 24 hours.
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Bitcoin price performance, January 14, 2025.
Ether (ETH) was priced at US$3,327.37, up by 4.9 percent over the last 24 hours.
Altcoin price update
* XRP (XRP) was priced at US$2.14, up by 2.8 percent over 24 hours.
* Solana (SOL) was trading at US$144.85, up by 1.6 percent over 24 hours.
Today’s crypto news to know
Senate Committee puts crypto bill on January clock
The US Senate Agriculture Committee has scheduled January 27 for its markup of a sweeping crypto market structure bill aimed at clarifying regulatory oversight of digital assets.
The bill text is due to be released on January 21, giving lawmakers less than a week to review and propose amendments before the committee vote. Committee Chair John Boozman said the compressed schedule is designed to balance transparency with momentum as Congress looks to reduce regulatory uncertainty that has long plagued the sector.
The Agriculture Committee plays a central role because it oversees the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which would gain expanded authority under the proposal.
If approved, the bill would still need to clear the Senate Banking Committee, pass the full Senate and House, and ultimately be signed into law.
While momentum has improved compared to last year, unresolved disputes remain around stablecoin yield and decentralized finance provisions.
Strategy’s US$1.3 billion Bitcoin haul lifts prices
Bitcoin climbed back above US$95,000 after Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) disclosed a US$1.3 billion Bitcoin purchase, its largest single acquisition since July.
The purchase pushed Strategy’s shares up about 7 percent, reinforcing its reputation as a high-beta proxy for Bitcoin exposure. The company now holds roughly US$66 billion worth of Bitcoin at an average purchase price near US$75,000.
Strategy funded the purchase by issuing more than US$1 billion in new shares rather than tapping existing cash.
The rally was reinforced by a surge in institutional demand, with US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recording their strongest single-day inflows since October.
European crypto exchange Bitpanda targets 2026 Frankfurt IPO
European crypto exchange Bitpanda is reportedly preparing for an initial public offering in the first half of 2026, with a potential valuation of up to €5 billion.
Bloomberg reported that the Vienna-based firm is said to be eyeing a Frankfurt listing, positioning itself in one of Europe’s deepest capital markets rather than London. Founded in 2014, Bitpanda has grown into a major retail platform with more than seven million users and a dominant share of Austria’s domestic crypto trading activity.
The company has reportedly engaged major investment banks to advise on the deal, though it has yet to formally confirm its IPO plans.
A Frankfurt listing would align Bitpanda with a broader trend of European firms prioritizing liquidity and investor depth over traditional UK venues
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