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Strive Retires 92% of Debt and Buys 334 Bitcoin After Preferred Stock Raise

Strive Inc. (ASST), a Bitcoin treasury and asset management firm backed by Vivek Ramaswamy, announced January 28, 2026, that it retired **92%** ($110 million) of the $120 million debt assumed from its recent acquisition of Semler Scientific. The move was funded by an upsized, oversubscribed offering of Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (SATA), raising **$225 million** amid demand …

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Crypto PAC Fairshake Raises $193M Ahead of Critical US Crypto Vote

Pro-crypto super PAC **Fairshake** announced on January 28, 2026, that it holds more than **$193 million** in cash on hand, bolstering its influence as the U.S. heads into the 2026 midterm elections and ongoing debates over comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation. Backed by major players like Coinbase ($25M in 2025), Ripple ($25M), and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z, $24M), the funds represent a sharp …

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‘विराट vs रोहित’ विवाद पर अश्विन ने दी प्रतिक्रिया, निजी कॉल का पर्दाफाश

रविचंद्रन अश्विन और विराट कोहली भारतीय क्रिकेट की सबसे मशहूर साझेदारियों में से एक हैं, जिन्होंने 2011 में टेस्ट में डेब्यू किया और कोहली की कप्तानी में शानदार प्रदर्शन किया। अश्विन भारत के दूसरे सबसे ज़्यादा टेस्ट विकेट लेने वाले गेंदबाज़ बने, और 2018 की ऑस्ट्रेलिया सीरीज़ जीत, पांच साल तक नंबर 1 टेस्ट टीम बने रहने, और 2021-2023 वर्ल्ड …

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Russia Caps Crypto Purchases at $4,000 per Year – Could Other Countries Follow?

Russia is advancing a comprehensive cryptocurrency regulatory framework that would cap annual purchases for non-qualified (retail) investors at **300,000 rubles** (~$3,800–$4,000), as outlined in a draft bill discussed January 28–29, 2026. State Duma Financial Market Committee chair Anatoly Aksakov confirmed the proposal, which requires retail users to pass a qualification/risk-awareness test before trading only select “most liquid” cryptocurrencies (likely top-tier …

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दिल्ली की सीएम रेखा गुप्ता ने ब्लाइंड महिला क्रिकेट वर्ल्ड कप विजेताओं को किया सम्मानित

दिल्ली की मुख्यमंत्री रेखा गुप्ता ने 29 जनवरी, 2026 को मुख्यमंत्री जनसेवा सदन में भारतीय महिला ब्लाइंड क्रिकेट टीम को गर्मजोशी से बधाई दी, और पहले ब्लाइंड महिला T20 विश्व कप 2025 में उनकी ऐतिहासिक जीत का जश्न मनाया। गुप्ता ने उनके हौसले की तारीफ करते हुए उन्हें “देश की बहुत मजबूत बेटियां” कहा, जो बाउंड्री लगाने और बाधाओं को …

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Bitpanda and Ribbon Plc Launch Crypto Trading, Custody, and Staking for UK Users

European crypto platform Bitpanda’s B2B arm, **Bitpanda Technology Solutions (BTS)**, has partnered with UK digital financial services super-app **Ribbon Plc** to introduce a comprehensive digital asset investment service for UK customers, announced January 29, 2026. Under the agreement, Ribbon integrates Bitpanda’s infrastructure to deliver: – **Crypto trading** — Buy, sell, swap, and open-loop transfers for a range of cryptocurrencies. – …

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Optimism DAO Approves OP Buyback Proposal with 84% Support – Next Steps Explained

The Optimism Collective has approved a landmark governance proposal to implement monthly OP token buybacks, securing **84.4%** voter approval in an on-chain vote that concluded January 28, 2026. The measure directs **50%** of net Superchain sequencer revenue—generated across OP Mainnet, Base, Unichain, Ink, World Chain, Soneium, and other OP Stack chains—to repurchase OP tokens from the open market. This 12-month …

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Bitcoin Dips as Hawkish Fed and Outflows Shake the Market: Analysts Warn

Bitcoin declined this week, dipping below $89,000 to trade around $87,900–$88,900 as of January 29, 2026, pressured by the U.S. Federal Reserve’s January 28 FOMC decision and sustained capital outflows from crypto funds. The Fed held benchmark rates steady at 3.5%–3.75%, but its statement and Chair Powell’s remarks emphasized inflation persistence and a resilient economy, signaling limited near-term cuts (fewer …

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US Senators Criticize DOJ Over Crypto Crime Unit Shutdown Amid Conflicts

Six Democratic US Senators—Mazie Hirono, Elizabeth Warren, Richard Durbin, Sheldon Whitehouse, Christopher Coons, and Richard Blumenthal—publicly slammed the Department of Justice (DOJ) on January 28, 2026, over the 2025 disbandment of its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET). In a letter to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, they alleged conflicts of interest, noting he held cryptocurrency valued at $158,000–$470,000 (primarily Bitcoin …

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Bitcoin Slides on Hawkish Fed Stance and Crypto Fund Outflows: Analysts Flag More Volatility

Bitcoin faced renewed selling pressure this week, dipping below $89,000 (trading around $87,800–$88,700 as of January 29, 2026) after the U.S. Federal Reserve’s January 28 FOMC meeting. The Fed held rates steady at 3.5%–3.75% but struck a hawkish tone—highlighting elevated inflation risks, a resilient economy, and limited near-term cuts (markets now expect fewer than two 25bps reductions in 2026). This …

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