Trump posted a picture with the US flag waving over Greenland
US President Donald Trump posted on the social network Truth Social an image showing him together with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the moment of raising the American flag on the territory of Greenland. The picture also features a sign that reads 'Greenland - US territory since 2026,' which essentially symbolizes Washington's claims on the island.
Denmark and Greenland proposed to create a NATO mission in the Arctic
The defense ministers of Denmark and Greenland held a meeting in Brussels with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, during which, against the backdrop of escalating disagreements with the USA, they proposed the initiative to create an Arctic mission for the North Atlantic Alliance. The proposal is seen as one of the possible ways to de-escalate the conflict around Greenland and strengthen collective security in the strategically important region.
In Russia, the fine for illegal mining can be up to 1.5 million rubles
According to the prepared draft law, responsibility for illegal cryptocurrency mining is proposed to be significantly tightened. For individuals, the fines for such activities will range from 100,000 to 150,000 rubles. For officials, the sanctions will be significantly higher — from 300,000 to 800,000 rubles, and legal entities face fines ranging from 1,000,000 to 2,000,000 rubles. In the event of repeated violations, the fines increase exponentially: for citizens — up to 1,000,000 to 1,500,000 rubles, for officials — up to 3,000,000 to 5,000,000 rubles, and for companies — from 5,000,000 to 10,000,000 rubles.
While the precious metals market showed a confident rise and gold repeatedly updated its historical highs amid increasing geopolitical instability, the largest cryptocurrency, on the contrary, came under pressure and entered negative territory. Such a divergence between traditional safe-haven assets and digital instruments was already observed in the fall, in October, and its recurrence has once again sparked discussions about the prospects of gold and bitcoin in the context of global risks.
Trump invited Putin to join the World Council on Gaza
Russia is studying the US proposal for the World Council to resolve the conflict in the Gaza Strip The press secretary of the President of Russia, Dmitry Peskov, informed journalists that Moscow is currently studying a proposal received from the United States regarding Russia's participation in the World Council created by US President Donald Trump to resolve the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian movement 'Hamas'.
Trump stated about the 'Russian threat' in Greenland and is ready to address it
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Denmark has been unable to eliminate the so-called 'Russian threat' in Greenland for many years, and emphasized that the situation, according to him, will soon change. The corresponding message was published by the American leader on his social network Truth Social.
Gold and silver prices have reached new highs following Trump's statements about tariffs on Greenland. Global gold and silver prices have surged, reaching new historical highs after U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a 10 percent tariff on eight European countries. The potential restrictive measures were prompted by these countries' stance on Greenland, heightening investors' concerns about escalating trade and geopolitical conflicts.
Bitcoin and the crypto market started the week with a drop: BTC fell below $93k, traders lost $871 million
N The Bitcoin price ($BTC ) began a new trading week with a sharp decline. On Monday morning, January 19, the price of the first cryptocurrency dropped from $95.5k to $92.5k in just a few hours, demonstrating a noticeable increase in selling pressure. Over the last 24 hours, the decline in BTC amounted to 2.6%, marking one of the most significant movements in recent times.
Solana (SOL): growth persists, but there is a risk of correction to $129
The price of Solana ($SOL ) continues to show an upward trend overall; however, in the short term, the market is experiencing increased correction risks. Since the beginning of the current month, a 'rising wedge' pattern has formed on the SOL chart - a technical pattern that is traditionally viewed as a signal for a potential reversal or decline after a growth phase.
The EU convenes a summit on the situation in Greenland
The EU is preparing an emergency summit due to statements from the USA: Greenland, tariffs, and the threat to transatlantic relations. European Union countries are preparing for urgent high-level consultations against the backdrop of sharp and contradictory statements from the USA, touching on issues of territorial integrity, international security, and trade relations among NATO allies and transatlantic partnership.
On January 19, the USA celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Market holiday)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the USA: significance, history, and traditions of the holiday In the United States of America, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated annually — a federal holiday dedicated to the life, work, and historical legacy of one of the most influential civil rights activists of the 20th century. This day symbolizes the American society's aspiration for equality, social justice, human rights, and nonviolent methods of combating discrimination.
What a Monday to everyone! The opening of the week painted the entire market red. $BTC Bitcoin fell to around 92500, $ETH Ethereum at 3200.
I see Bitcoin is in no hurry to reach 100k. As before, I publish a poll. What will happen first, 100k or 90k? Last week, most thought 100k. Wishing everyone a successful week!
The volume of transactions on the digital currency platform surged sharply in China
By the beginning of 2026, the international payment platform mBridge processed approximately four thousand cross-border transactions. The overwhelming majority of these operations — about 95% — involved the use of the digital yuan (e-CNY). To date, e-CNY is considered the largest practical experiment in the world for the implementation of a central bank digital currency (#CBDC ).
Trump stated that it is time to seek new leadership in Iran
The President of the United States sharply criticized the leadership of Iran in an interview with Politico, commenting on the publications of the country's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on the social network X, which contained criticism directed at him. According to the American leader, true leadership should be based on respect from the citizens, not on fear, violence, and death.
The U.S. trade deficit has shrunk to a minimum since 2021 during Trump's second term
The trade deficit of the United States during Donald Trump's second presidential term decreased to its lowest level in the last four years. According to official U.S. statistics, in October 2025, the negative balance of foreign trade for the U.S. amounted to $71.4 billion, which is the lowest figure since 2021.
In Greenland and Denmark, mass protests took place against the statements of U.S. President Donald Trump about the possible acquisition of Greenland. According to the organizers, thousands of people participated in the demonstrations, concerned about the threat to the sovereignty of the autonomous territory and the deterioration of relations between the U.S. and Europe.
The first and most well-known cryptocurrency is Bitcoin ($BTC ), which may face a serious crisis within the next 5–7 years. This opinion was expressed by Justin Bons, the founder of the European investment company Cyber Capital, pointing to systemic issues in the current security model of the network.
Trump imposes tariffs on European countries that do not approve of his plans for Greenland
President of the United States Donald Trump announced his intention to impose trade tariffs on a number of countries that, in his opinion, do not support Washington's position on Greenland. The relevant statement was published by the American leader on his social network Truth Social. This is reported by the publication 'European Truth'.
In Belarus, it is allowed to receive salaries in bitcoins
In Belarus, the possibility of receiving salaries in cryptocurrency has been legally established, including in $BTC . The country has formed a legal framework that allows the integration of digital assets into the real economy and their use alongside traditional financial instruments.
The STRK token of Starknet became available in the Solana ecosystem through cross-chain integration The native token of the network #STARKNET (STRK) gained direct access to the Solana ecosystem thanks to a new cross-chain integration implemented on the NEAR Intents infrastructure. The official announcement of the launch was made on January 15. This event marked an important milestone in the development of inter-network interaction and the expansion of Starknet's presence in popular #DeFi ecosystems.