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Bitcoin (BTC) saw a sharp pullback during the Asian market open, shaking out leveraged positions without breaking its market structure. While sentiment cooled rapidly, onchain and derivatives data suggest that the move resembles a structural reset rather than a deeper trend reversal.Key takeaways:$233 million in Bitcoin long liquidations flushed leverage while spot selling stayed muted, pointing to a reset, not panic distribution.Sentiment collapsed from 80% to 45% as open interest fell to $28 billion, confirming a mild risk-off unwinding.Bitcoin dip flushes leverage as sentiment coolsBitcoin slid from $95,300 to $91,800, a 3.7% drop, during the Asian market open on Monday,…
Valentino Garavani died on Monday, January 19. He was 93. “Valentino Garavani passed away today at his Roman residence, surrounded by his loved ones,” the iconic fashion designer’s foundation said in a statement shared via Instagram. The message continued, “The lying in state will be held at PM23 in Piazza Mignanelli 23 on Wednesday, January 21st and Thursday, January 22nd, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.” His foundation also shared that his funeral “will take place on Friday, January 23rd at the Basilica Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri, in Piazza della Repubblica 8 in Rome, at 11 am.”…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday released the final list of candidates and running mates for the 20 June governorship election in Ekiti State, leaving out the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Wole Oluyede, and his running mate’s name. Apart from the Young Peoples Party (YPP) which replaced its candidate and the running mate, there was no significant changes from the provisional list released by the electoral body on 29 December, 2025. The YPP replaced its candidate and running mate, Owoola Daramola and the running mate, Opeyemi Adeyemo, with Osinkolu Ayodele and Arowolo Olusesan respectively. PREMIUM TIMES reported…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has condemned the abduction of 163 worshippers during Sunday service in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, urging the federal government to take immediate action to rescue the victims and prevent further attacks. This was disclosed in a statement by the PDP National Publicity Secretary Comrade Ini Ememobong. He expressed the party’s sympathy to the victims’ families. “Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this agonizing period of uncertainty,” he said. The party described the abduction as a “sad reminder of the normalisation of insecurity which has become the new reality of Nigerians”…
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, Abdullahi Abbas, has said Governor Abba Yusuf may register and collect the party’s membership card between Tuesday and Wednesday. Abbas made this known while addressing about 1,500 ad hoc staff hired to handle the party’s electronic registration exercise in the state. He explained that the APC delayed the start of the e-registration because the party was awaiting the return of its state leader, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, and Governor Yusuf from Abuja. Both leaders are expected back after meeting President Bola Tinubu. “Be on standby, we may call on you…
Plateau United have expressed gratitude to the club supporters after the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 21 win over Wikki Tourists. Vincent Temitope lone strike gave the Peace Boys a 1-0 win over Wikki Tourists at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday. The encounter was witnessed by a large number of Plateau United faithfuls. “Thank you to our amazing fans for turning out and standing with us. Your support made the difference.” Plateau United stated after the game. Plateau United are yet to taste defeat in their last two fixtures since the appointment of veteran tactician Gbenga Ogunbote. They…
Corin Solarin, the first child of the late human rights activist and educationist, Dr Tai Solarin, on Monday, emphasised that her father, the founder of Mayflower School, Ikenne-Remo, believed that holistic education must be combined with practical skills acquisition. Solarin said one factor that set the 70-year-old secondary school apart—and helped lay a solid foundation for thousands of its alumni—was the culture of engaging students in vocational activities such as farming, poultry, plumbing, and other trades, as established by the school’s founder. She expressed satisfaction with recent government moves to institutionalise vocational and skills acquisition alongside academic learning in schools,…
Sevilla striker Akor Adams made a memorable return from the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday, coming off the bench to score twice and secure a 2–2 draw against Elche, PUNCH Online reports. The Nigerian international netted both goals for Sevilla, ending the club’s four-game losing streak in all competitions. Elche, who have won just two of their last 13 top-flight matches, took the lead inside 15 minutes. Martim Neto cleverly released Aleix Febas into space on the edge of the box, allowing the midfielder to fire past a slightly out-of-position Sevilla goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos. The hosts doubled their advantage…
One year ago Tuesday, Gary Gensler resigned as chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) amid the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Many in the crypto industry had heavily criticized the former SEC chair for his approach to digital asset regulation and enforcement. Gensler’s position on cryptocurrencies likely contributed to companies like Ripple Labs funding political action committees (PACs) and backing many candidates in the 2024 US elections who had expressed views favorable to the industry and opposing those who didn’t.Shortly after Gensler’s resignation, Trump appointed SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda as acting chair of the agency. What followed was…
Bringing Up Bates alum Lawson Bates is sharing his public support for sister Katie Bates after Travis Clark admitted to cheating on her just hours after she revealed a recent pregnancy loss. “@kgbates2000, I still can’t believe you dropped everything at a moment’s notice to come be with us and help document this huge life moment. It meant the world,” Lawson, 33, wrote via his Instagram on Sunday, January 18, alongside a photo of the brother-sister duo standing beside his wife, Tiffany Bates, after she gave birth. Lawson, one of Gil and Kelly Jo Bates’ 19 children, and Tiffany welcomed…
