On January 16, 2026, the Trump White House confirmed that 57.55 BTC forfeited by Samourai Wallet developers remains on the U.S. government balance sheet and has not been sold. Officials stated the Bitcoin is being held in the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in line with Executive Order 14233, after on-chain movements to Coinbase had raised concerns about a possible violation. The report also notes ongoing tensions over crypto policy, including SDNY prosecutions and debates around the CLARITY Act's treatment of stablecoins and DeFi.

Anchorage Digital is seeking to raise $200M–$400M ahead of a possible IPO in 2027. The bank holding company behind the first federally chartered U.S. digital‑asset bank last secured a $350M Series D in December 2021 at a valuation above $3B, and a spokesperson offered no comment on current plans.

In the opening weeks of 2026, crypto‑exposed equities have posted gains of 20–50%, sharply outperforming Bitcoin's roughly 9% year‑to‑date rise. Individual stocks such as Metaplanet, Galaxy Digital, Iren, and Bitdeer have led the move, while Coinbase and Robinhood slid after a key US digital asset bill was delayed.

Riot Platforms shares jumped over 14% on Friday after the firm agreed a 10-year data center lease with AMD worth at least $311 million and bought land in Texas for $96 million funded by selling 1,080 bitcoin. Galaxy Digital also secured approval for an 830 MW grid connection at its Helios site in Texas, supporting plans for up to 1.6 GW of capacity as mining stocks broadly outperformed other crypto-related equities.

Michael Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy, said the US crypto market-structure bill should advance even if it is imperfect, arguing that issues can be adjusted over time. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has withdrawn support from the latest Senate Banking Committee draft, warning it could restrict tokenized equities, DeFi and stablecoin rewards. Senate Banking and Agriculture Committee representatives are expected to hold a call with industry executives as the Crypto Fear & Greed Index slid 11 points to a neutral 50 on Friday.

In a Jan 16, 2026 CNBC interview, Galaxy Digital CEO Michael Novogratz said he expects the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act to pass, acknowledging it is not perfect but workable. His comments followed Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong withdrawing support two days earlier. Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott said the bill reflects bipartisan negotiations.

On January 16, 2026, Grant Cardone promoted a hybrid model that pairs income‑generating apartments with Bitcoin; Cardone Capital first launched the approach in December 2024. He plans 10 funds combining 10,000 BTC and 15,000 units, with crypto targeted at 15%–50% of assets. This push comes as President Donald Trump advances housing proposals, including limits on institutional single‑family purchases.

Riot Platforms' share price climbed about 11% to $18.80 after the miner disclosed a $96 million purchase of 200 acres in Rockdale, Texas, funded entirely by selling roughly 1,080 Bitcoin. The company also signed a 10-year data center lease and services agreement with AMD that could generate up to $311 million in revenue, with the potential to reach $1 billion if multiple extensions are exercised, while further pivoting its data centers toward AI and high-performance computing.