[LIVE] Crypto News Today: Latest Updates for Jan. 22, 2026 – Crypto Market Sees Mild Recovery as Trump Walks Back Tariff Threat on Europe

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[LIVE] Crypto News Today: Latest Updates for Jan. 22, 2026

Crypto markets posted a mild recovery over the past 24 hours, with Bitcoin trading near $90,000 and broader sectors posting gains, even as geopolitical developments tempered risk sentiment. Data from SoSoValue showed the GameFi sector leading performance, supported by double-digit rallies in tokens such as Axie Infinity, The Sandbox and Decentraland. Other sectors including AI, RWA and DeFi also climbed, reflecting improving risk appetite. Ethereum also climbed back above $3,000. The rebound in digital assets coincided with U.S. President Donald Trump walking back threatened tariffs on several European nations after diplomatic engagement at the World Economic Forum, a move that eased broader financial market jitters and offered relief to risk assets.

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