2026-01-13 16:30:11

Bitcoin kicked off the week in green territory, holding steady around $92k as the broader crypto market showed upside momentum. But the real headline grabber this week? Monero's explosive 15% rally that pushed XMR to a fresh all-time high of $680—a serious move for the privacy-focused asset.

On the policy front, the US Senate dropped a draft crypto market structure bill that's drawing scrutiny from the community. The key sticking point: the proposal would prohibit stablecoins from earning interest, which could reshape how these assets function in DeFi and trading ecosystems.

Meanwhile, Michael Saylor wasn't sitting on the sidelines. MicroStrategy's chairman pulled the trigger on another $1.25B Bitcoin purchase, adding more fuel to the institutional adoption narrative. The aggressive accumulation continues as major players double down on conviction.

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Anon4461

· 01-16 15:26

Is XMR now soaring to 680? Privacy coins are really unstoppable. Is this rally serious... Saylor is pouring another 1.25B into BTC, this guy just never stops Prohibiting stablecoins from earning interest? The Senate's move is really a bit outrageous, how can DeFi continue to operate 92k feels like just the beginning, institutions are疯狂ly accumulating coins If stablecoins are not allowed to earn interest, then how will the funds circulate... If this policy really passes, it will cause an uproar BTC performed steadily this week, but XMR is the real star Institutions have been buying疯狂ly, what are retail investors waiting for, so funny Privacy coins are on fire this wave, XMR is about to turn the tide Saylor's move really shows confidence, 1.25B is no small number Prohibiting stablecoin interest? Then what's the point of playing? Need to think of ways to bypass it

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AirdropDreamer

· 01-16 07:45

Bro, Monero's recent surge is really incredible. Can privacy coins still pack such a punch? Meanwhile, Bitcoin remains as steady as an old man... Saylor just poured another 1.25B in, this guy is unbelievable, really treating MicroStrategy as a Bitcoin fund. Respect, respect.

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FalseProfitProphet

· 01-13 16:51

Monero's recent surge is unbelievable, it really scared me. Can privacy coins still hit new highs in this environment? It shows that there are still people optimistic about decentralization.

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DeFiChef

· 01-13 16:41

Damn, Monero's recent surge is insane... Privacy coins are finally gaining recognition Stablecoin ban? That would kill DeFi completely, Senate folks really have a vivid imagination Saylor is still aggressively accumulating, his obsession with Bitcoin is unmatched Bitcoin has stabilized at 92k, let's see if it can break new highs next week If the ban really passes, lending protocols will have to recalculate, it's concerning

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