U.S. could gain massive bitcoin stash if Venezuela's $60 billion reserve rumors are true
Yahoo Finance·2026-01-05 12:17

By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Happy New Year, readers! Crypto's kicking off 2026 with good vibes: Bitcoin (BTC) is buoyant near $92,700, up 1.3% in 24 hours and 5% in the first five days of the year. Major altcoins like XRP, SOL, BNB, and ETH have risen 1%-3% over the past 24 hours, with XRP up 2.49%, SOL up 1.27%, BNB up 0.54%, and ETH up 0.99%. The CoinDesk 20 Index (CD20) rose 1.25%, reflecting strength in the biggest, most active assets, while the CoinDesk 80 Index (CD80) ...