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CFTC forms crypto innovation panel; India tightens crypto rules; Bitcoin whales sell $286M but $100K remains likely.

CFTC Chair unleashes innovation panel to tackle crypto and prediction markets

Cryptopolitan - The CFTC Chair has founded an Innovation Advisory Committee to address areas related to cryptocurrencies and prediction markets.

Standard Chartered Predicts Ethereum to Outperform Bitcoin in 2026

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Standard Chartered has projected that Ethereum will surpass Bitcoin in terms of performance in 2026, citing network effects and increased… For the full story, head over to TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

India Tightens Crypto Rules, Limits Anonymity for Users

TheCurrencyAnalytics - India is intensifying its regulatory approach to cryptocurrency transactions, focusing on reducing anonymity among users. The new rules, unveiled on… For the full story, head over to TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Robert Kiyosaki Warns Silver Crash Coming as Market Shows Clear Signs of Peaking

Bitcoin.com - Silver’s rally may be nearing a dangerous peak, with growing speculation and selling pressure signaling a sharp pullback ahead even as long-term bullish conviction remains intact, according to Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki. Robert Kiyosaki Says Silver Crash Is Likely as Peaking Signals Flash Rich Dad Poor Dad author and investor Robert Kiyosaki […]

CFTC forms innovation committee to help shape rules for crypto, AI

CoinTelegraph - The CFTC is looking to invite Tyler Winklevoss, Shayne Coplan, Kris Marszalek, and other crypto leaders to assist its approach to regulating the blockchain industry.

Ripple Urges SEC to Separate Crypto Assets From Securities Transactions

Bitcoin.com - Ripple presses U.S. regulators to redraw the boundaries of crypto oversight, arguing securities laws should hinge on enforceable legal rights — not speculation, decentralization, or trading behavior — and warning that blurred lines could permanently expand SEC jurisdiction. Ripple Urges SEC to Tie Crypto Regulation to Legal Rights, Not Speculation Ripple submitted a letter to […]

Markup of Senate Crypto Market Structure Bill Pushed to Late January

Decrypt - Senate leaders have delayed a key vote on crypto market structure legislation, citing unresolved policy issues around stablecoin yield.

CLARITY Act Delayed Again as Senate Lacks Votes for Crypto Reform

BeInCrypto - The US Senate has delayed a critical step on the Digital Asset Market Structure CLARITY Act, raising fresh doubts about whether Congress can pass long-awaited crypto rules in 2026. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman said his committee will postpone its planned markup of the bill until the last week of January. No Discussion on The post CLARITY Act Delayed Again as Senate Lacks Votes for Crypto Reform appeared first on BeInCrypto.

XRP Attracts 4-Month Record Dip Buying as Price Falls 15% in a Week

BeInCrypto - XRP has been in a sharp freefall since peaking on January 6, dropping nearly 15% in just six days. Multiple support levels have already given way, and momentum remains weak. Yet beneath the sell-off, something unusual is happening. Conviction buyers are stepping in at a pace not seen since September 7. Key XRP price zones The post XRP Attracts 4-Month Record Dip Buying as Price Falls 15% in a Week appeared first on BeInCrypto.

YouTuber Cracks Coca-Cola's 139-Year-Old Secret Formula—Here 's the Recipe

Decrypt - Yes, real Coke uses coca leaves. No, there's no cocaine. And now you can make the whole thing at home for pennies.

$340 Million ETH in Hours: Tom Lee’s BitMine Stakes Ethereum Again

U.Today - BitMine has continued to stake heavily on Ethereum, committing over $340 million to staking the leading crypto asset in just 24 hours.

SEC Chair: Fate of Rumored Venezuelan Bitcoin Stash ‘Remains to Be Seen’

BitcoinMagazine - Bitcoin Magazine SEC Chair: Fate of Rumored Venezuelan Bitcoin Stash ‘Remains to Be Seen’ SEC Chair Paul Atkins says it is still unclear whether the U.S. will seize Venezuela’s rumored $60 billion Bitcoin holdings, while emphasizing upcoming legislation to clarify crypto regulation. This post SEC Chair: Fate of Rumored Venezuelan Bitcoin Stash ‘Remains to Be Seen’ first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

SEC Chair: ‘Remains to be seen‘ whether US will seize Venezuela‘s reported Bitcoin

CoinTelegraph - Several blockchain analysts said they were unable to verify whether the Latin American nation held $60 billion in the cryptocurrency.

MicroStrategy’s Near-Term Outlook Depends on This Bitcoin Price Level

BeInCrypto - After seven major Bitcoin buys, MicroStrategy’s $3.4B cost basis now sits near $91K, turning it into one of the market’s most important levels. The post MicroStrategy’s Near-Term Outlook Depends on This Bitcoin Price Level appeared first on BeInCrypto.

Crypto Market Structure Bill Heads to Key Senate Votes This Week

TheDefiant - Two Senate committees are set to mark up competing crypto bills that would clarify SEC and CFTC oversight.

Machi Big Brother Is Back With His Biggest Ethereum Bet Yet

BeInCrypto - Machi Big Brother has returned to Ethereum markets with one of his most aggressive trades yet. On January 12, the high-profile crypto whale re-opened a $34 million leveraged ETH long on Hyperliquid. The position moved against him almost immediately, leaving the trade down roughly $325,000 within hours. However, the bigger picture looks worse. His Hyperliquid The post Machi Big Brother Is Back With His Biggest Ethereum Bet Yet appeared first on BeInCrypto.

Michael Saylor’s Strategy Buys $1,250,000,000 in Bitcoin, Confirming Largest Crypto Purchase Since Summer

DailyHODL - Strategy (MSTR) just announced a new, massive Bitcoin purchase. The preeminent BTC treasury company says it has purchased 13,627 Bitcoin for approximately $1.25 billion. That’s the firm’s largest weekly purchase since last summer. The acquisition was made at an average price of about $91,519 per Bitcoin, pushing the company’s total holdings to 687,410 BTC. The […] The post Michael Saylor’s Strategy Buys $1,250,000,000 in Bitcoin, Confirming Largest Crypto Purchase Since Summer appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Bitmine ETH holdings climb to 4.1M as chairman seeks to expand crypto strategy

CoinTelegraph - The latest purchase lifted the company’s Ether holdings to about 3.4% of the token's circulating supply, as Bitmine's chairman, Tom Lee, aims to accumulate 5% of the total outstanding supply.

A wave of perfectly timed bets set off the loudest fight yet over insider trading on prediction markets

Cryptopolitan - A wave of perfectly timed bets placed just before the removal of Nicolás Maduro set off the loudest fight yet over insider trading on prediction markets. Lawmakers started asking how traders could place massive wagers seconds before real-world events without inside access. For Tre Upshaw, the backlash was not a warning, but a signal. He […]

Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial Launches Crypto Lending Platform

Decrypt - World Liberty Financial launched a new borrowing and lending protocol, bolstering the utility of its USD1 stablecoin.

SEC Chair Confirms Bipartisan Bill to Crown U.S. 'Crypto Capital' in 2026

U.Today - SEC Chairman Paul Atkins has confirmed that the U.S. Senate will take up a landmark bipartisan market structure bill this week.

Three ETH price charts predict a sharp move to $4K is brewing

CoinTelegraph - ETH’s recent rally was driven by spot demand and a healthy use of futures market leverage, potentially setting Ether up for a follow-up move to $4,000.

2,675,900,000 XRP Shows Bullish Signs as Buyers Remain Resilient

U.Today - The amount of XRP sitting on Binance has declined as trading volume rockets 205.8%he temporary drawdowns.

Ripple’s $40B Valuation Isn’t a Free Pass for XRP Price

99Bitcoins - Ripple $40B Valuation Doesn’t Guarantee XRP Price Gains The post Ripple’s $40B Valuation Isn’t a Free Pass for XRP Price appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Bitcoin Stuck Near $90K: Miners Say Don’t Expect a Breakout Yet

99Bitcoins - Bitcoin Price Stalls Near $90K as Miners Signal Pause The post Bitcoin Stuck Near $90K: Miners Say Don’t Expect a Breakout Yet appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

After the Golden Globes, Polymarket’s Near-Perfect Accuracy Raised Eyebrows

BeInCrypto - Polymarket users placed 27 bets on the outcomes of the Golden Globe Awards, with 26 of them turning out to be correct. As the leading prediction market grows in popularity, so do concerns over insider trading. The partnership between Polymarket and the Golden Globes also raised questions about whether this will be the new normal The post After the Golden Globes, Polymarket’s Near-Perfect Accuracy Raised Eyebrows appeared first on BeInCrypto.

Ethereum Shouldn't Delay Preparing for Quantum Computing Threat, Says Vitalik Buterin

Decrypt - Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin says the network should be able to function for decades without relying on constant upgrades, including resisting future quantum computers.

BitGo Takes Step Toward IPO With SEC Filing and NYSE Plans

cryptoDNES - BitGo is officially moving closer to the public markets, setting the stage for one of the most closely watched crypto-related IPOs of the year. The post BitGo Takes Step Toward IPO With SEC Filing and NYSE Plans appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.

Bitcoin ‘OG whales’ sell $286M, but odds of $100K BTC remain high

CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin whales sold $286 million of BTC in January, but a slowdown in the distribution and accelerating bullish momentum could send BTC to $100,000 before the end of the month.

Crypto Firm BitGo Targets Nearly $2 Billion Valuation in US IPO Filing

Decrypt - Private crypto wallet and custody firm BitGo filed for an initial public offering in the U.S. with aims to raise as much as $200 million.

World Liberty Markets Goes Live, Giving USD1 a Lending and Borrowing Use Case

Bitcoin.com - World Liberty Financial has launched its first web application, World Liberty Markets, introducing lending and borrowing functionality for its USD1 stablecoin through an integration with Dolomite. World Liberty Financial Introduces Lending and Borrowing Web Application World Liberty Markets marks the second major product release from World Liberty Financial, positioning the platform as a new venue […]

Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Shed Nearly All 2026 Gains as Rate Cut Hopes Fade

Decrypt - Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs are surrendering nearly all 2026 gains as fading Fed rate cut hopes drive sizable crypto fund outflows.

Vitalik Buterin Says Bitcoin Maxis Were Right, Calls for a New ‘Sovereign Web’

CryptoPotato - Vitalik Buterin said BTC maxis were largely right about sovereignty, arguing today’s internet quietly strips users of privacy and autonomy.

Crypto Markets Stagnate as Gold and Silver Rally to New Highs

TheDefiant - U.S. Fed Chair Powell called out political pressure and threats from the Trump administration in a statement Sunday, weighing on global risk sentiment.

Crypto enters round 2 of institutional adoption led by Morgan Stanley: Binance

CoinTelegraph - Binance Research said crypto markets are entering a new phase, as institutional allocation and strategic positioning begin to outweigh retail-driven momentum.

BitMine Adds 24,266 ETH As BMNR Surges 4%, But Thursday Vote Could Kill The Rally

Benzinga - BitMine Immersion Technologies (NYSE:BMNR) acquired 24,266 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) last week, lifting holdings to 4.17 million ETH worth $13 billion, but Chairman Tom Lee warned accumulation will slow without shareholder approval to increase authorized shares. BitMine Needs 50.1% Shareholder Approval Or ETH Buying Stops Lee said BitMine is about to exhaust its current 500 million authorized share limit, which will force the company to slow ETH accumulation when it runs out of equity to sell. A shareholder vote takes place Thursday at the Wynn Las Vegas requiring 50.1% of all outstanding shares—not just those voting—to approve the increase. ...

Tennessee Demands Polymarket, Kalshi and Crypto.com End Sports Prediction Markets

Decrypt - Polymarket and other leading prediction market platforms were ordered to immediately close all sports-related markets in the state and refund pending wagers.

Adam Back-Linked H100 Moves to Buy Bitcoin Treasury Future Holdings

BitcoinMagazine - Bitcoin Magazine Adam Back-Linked H100 Moves to Buy Bitcoin Treasury Future Holdings H100 Group plans to acquire Swiss Bitcoin treasury Future Holdings, expanding its European institutional bitcoin presence. This post Adam Back-Linked H100 Moves to Buy Bitcoin Treasury Future Holdings first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

BTQ launches Bitcoin Quantum testnet with first quantum-safe fork of Bitcoin

CryptoBriefing - BTQ launches Bitcoin Quantum testnet with post-quantum ML-DSA signatures to protect BTC from future quantum computing threats. The post BTQ launches Bitcoin Quantum testnet with first quantum-safe fork of Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Polygon Foundation CEO Touts 'Benefits' of Holding POL as Active Addresses Slide

Decrypt - Polygon’s daily revenue has jumped to levels around $200,000, while its active address count has slipped since December.

X Smart Cashtags Could Turn Social Media Into A Real-Time Investor Dashboard

Benzinga - X is preparing to roll out a feature that could reshape how investors track assets on social media. Nikita Bier, Head of Product at X, announced the development of Smart Cashtags, a new system that allows users to tag specific assets or smart contracts when posting a ticker. Unlike traditional tickers, which can be ambiguous, these tags will link directly to the exact asset, providing users with real-time price updates and a consolidated view of all mentions on the platform. The feature is currently in a feedback and testing phase, with a public release expected next month. What Smart Cashtags Are Smart Cashtags aim to eliminate 1 of the biggest challenges in social investing: ...

Apple picks Google’s Gemini to power new Siri upgrade, deepens AI push

CryptoBriefing - Apple selects Googles Gemini AI to power upgraded Siri, as the tech giants expand partnership and Alphabet tops Apple in market value. The post Apple picks Google’s Gemini to power new Siri upgrade, deepens AI push appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Standard Chartered Bets on Ethereum’s Next Cycle | US Crypto News

BeInCrypto - Welcome to the US Crypto News Morning Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead. Grab a coffee for today’s read, as Standard Chartered adjusts its plumbing, focusing on how it structures exposure, where it places risk, and which assets it believes will matter most when the next institutional The post Standard Chartered Bets on Ethereum’s Next Cycle | US Crypto News appeared first on BeInCrypto.

Tom Lee's BitMine Buys $76 Million in Ethereum as Analysts Predict ETH Outperforming Bitcoin

Decrypt - Publicly traded Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine Immersion Technologies added to its ETH stash, now valued around $13 billion.

Samourai Letter #1: Notes From The Inside

BitcoinMagazine - Bitcoin Magazine Samourai Letter #1: Notes From The Inside Syndicated from The Rage: "Turning yourself in to be incarcerated tugs against every fundamentally primal instinct we have as human beings," writes Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez as he recounts his first night in prison. This post Samourai Letter #1: Notes From The Inside first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Keonne Rodriguez.

WhiteWhale Experiences Significant Value Spike, Faces Sustainability Challenges

TheCurrencyAnalytics - WhiteWhale, a cryptocurrency, recently experienced a substantial increase in its market valuation, reaching approximately $200 million. This surge follows a… For the full story, head over to TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Bitcoin liquidity is about to get crunched by a new Korean law that legally excludes 99% of buyers

CryptoSlate - On paper, South Korea has been one of the world’s loudest crypto markets for years. In practice, it has been a strangely narrow one. If you were a regular person, you could trade on the big won exchanges. If you were a company with cash on the balance sheet, you mostly sat on your hands. […] The post Bitcoin liquidity is about to get crunched by a new Korean law that legally excludes 99% of buyers appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Crypto Funds Hit by $454M Weekly Exodus as Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Fade

CryptoPotato - Bitcoin-linked products lost $405 million as investors reduced exposure amid macro uncertainty.

Large TRX Transfer Between Anonymous Addresses Reported

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, data from Arkham indicates that at approximately 23:41, a significant transfer of TRX occurred between two anonymous addresses. The address beginning with TWzpz transferred a total of 47,959,398.184509 TRX to another address starting with TJL3B.

XRP Rockets 428% in Weekly Capital Allocation, With Germany and Canada in Lead

U.Today - XRP just pulled off a 428% inflow surge, defying a brutal $454 million crypto market outflow week led by US exits, as Germany and Canada shifted capital into selected altcoins.

BitMine's Ethereum Acquisition Hinges on Shareholder Approval

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, BitMine Chairman Thomas "Tom" Lee announced on Monday that the company's ability to continue acquiring Ethereum (ETH) depends on shareholder approval for the authorization to issue new shares. Without this approval, BitMine may be forced to slow down its purchasing pace in the coming weeks. Lee stated, "We must proceed with the issuance immediately as BitMine's current authorization limit of 500 million shares is nearing exhaustion. Once this limit is reached, our rate of ETH acquisition will decelerate." The shareholder vote is scheduled for Thursday. The proposal requires support from 50.1% of all ...

Strategy Spends $1.2 Billion on Bitcoin, Its Biggest BTC Buy Since July

Decrypt - Strategy notched its largest Bitcoin purchase in five months, following MSCI's decision to not exclude the company from its indices.

Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Whale Moves $180M in BTC to Coinbase

Decrypt - This is the first time the coins have moved since the summer of 2010, sparking speculation on social media.

BlackRock Starts Week With $361 Million in Bitcoin and Ethereum Sale

U.Today - BlackRock has continued its intense Bitcoin and Ethereum transfers as market participants ponder grand motive.

Ether set for 95% copycat rally against Bitcoin if bullish reversal confirmed

CoinTelegraph - ETH price could rally 95% versus Bitcoin if a decisive breakout above the key 0.042 BTC neckline confirms a bullish reversal.

Bitcoin Core Development Team Expands with New Trusted Key Holder

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, the Bitcoin Core development team has added a new trusted key holder with main branch commit privileges as of January 8, 2026. The developer, known by the pseudonym TheCharlatan, also referred to as 'sedited,' becomes the sixth core maintainer. This marks the first expansion of trusted key holders with code commit rights since May 2023. With TheCharlatan's inclusion, the current core maintainer team now consists of Marco Falke, Gloria Zhao, Ryan Ofsky, Hennadii Stepanov, Ava Chow, and TheCharlatan. ...

Illicit Cryptocurrency Transactions Reach Record $158 Billion in 2025

TheCurrencyAnalytics - TRM Labs, a blockchain intelligence firm, announced on January 10, that the volume of illicit cryptocurrency transactions surged to an… For the full story, head over to TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Binance News Flash Recap

Binance News - U.S. Equity Market PerformanceU.S. Stock Market Opens Lower with Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq DeclinesMonetary Policy & Institutional RiskFederal Reserve Independence Concerns Pose Short-Term Threat to U.S. Markets, Says JPMorganCorporate Crypto Treasury ActivityStrategy Increases Bitcoin Holdings in Early JanuaryCommunity AnalysisPublic Company Digital Asset DisclosuresBitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 4.168 Million TokensFederal Reserve Leadership & Political PressurePowell Pushes Back as Trump-Era Probe Raises Fed Independence Concerns

Crypto Firm BitGo Eyes Near $2 Billion Valuation in US IPO

BitcoinMagazine - Bitcoin Magazine Crypto Firm BitGo Eyes Near $2 Billion Valuation in US IPO BitGo launched an IPO for 11.8 million Class A shares, priced $15–$17 each, with a 30-day option for 1.77 million additional shares. This post Crypto Firm BitGo Eyes Near $2 Billion Valuation in US IPO first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

USDC Treasury Burns Over 100 Million USDC on Ethereum

Binance News - According to PANews, Whale Alert reported that at 22:36 UTC+8, the USDC Treasury destroyed 100,052,150 USDC on the Ethereum blockchain.

Gold, Silver Hit New Highs as Bitcoin Trades Flat Ahead of Key Macroeconomic Events

Decrypt - Precious metals hit new highs as political pressure on the Federal Reserve spurred a safe-haven rush ahead of critical U.S. inflation data.

Tom Lee’s Bitmine stakes $3.9 billion in Ethereum, hits nearly 70% of accumulation goal

CryptoBriefing - Bitmine's aggressive Ethereum accumulation could significantly influence market dynamics and staking economics, impacting crypto investment strategies. The post Tom Lee’s Bitmine stakes $3.9 billion in Ethereum, hits nearly 70% of accumulation goal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Strategy Increases Bitcoin Holdings in Early January

Binance News - According to Odaily, market reports indicate that Strategy acquired an additional 13,627 Bitcoins between January 5 and January 11.

ALT5 Sigma Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results and Strategic Developments

Binance News - According to Foresight News, ALT5 Sigma, a Nasdaq-listed company, has released its financial report for the third quarter of 2025. The company reported a net profit of approximately $57 million as of the end of the quarter. As of September 27, 2025, shareholder equity increased to around $1.6 billion. ALT5 Sigma is currently the largest holder of WLFI tokens among U.S. publicly traded companies, with a holding of approximately 7.28 billion tokens. Additionally, the company is actively exploring the integration of the stablecoin USD1 into its payment and financial platforms, ALT5 Pay and ALT5 Prime.

World Liberty Financial Launches New Crypto Lending Platform

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, on January 12, Bloomberg reported that the Trump family's crypto project, World Liberty Financial, has introduced a lending market powered by Dolomite. This initiative aims to expand the use cases for its stablecoins. The new platform, named World Liberty Markets, enables users to borrow and lend digital assets among each other. The service, which went live on Monday, supports the company's own tokens, including the stablecoin USD1 and another token called WLFI. Additionally, it accommodates Ethereum, a tokenized form of Bitcoin, and major market stablecoins USDC and USDT.

Strategy makes biggest Bitcoin purchase since July 2025, adds $1.25B in BTC

CoinTelegraph - Strategy added 13,627 Bitcoin in a $1.25 billion purchase last week, extending its lead as the world’s largest corporate BTC holder despite recent paper losses.

Ukraine Blocks Access to Prediction Market Platform Polymarket

Binance News - According to Odaily, market reports indicate that Ukraine has restricted access to the prediction market platform Polymarket.

BitGo seeks up to $1.9B valuation in planned NYSE debut

CryptoBriefing - BitGo's NYSE debut could enhance its market position, drive innovation, and influence regulatory dynamics in the crypto custody sector. The post BitGo seeks up to $1.9B valuation in planned NYSE debut appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Charles Hoskinson doubts CLARITY Act timeline, says Trump crypto czar should quit

CoinTelegraph - Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said the CLARITY Act may not pass this quarter, and criticized US crypto laws for favoring big banks over innovation.

BitMine Immersion Technologies Reveals Cryptocurrency Holdings

Binance News - According to Odaily, BitMine Immersion Technologies has disclosed its current cryptocurrency holdings. The company possesses 4,167,768 ETH and 192 BTC. Additionally, it holds Eightco Holdings equity valued at $23 million and maintains $988 million in unencumbered cash. Last week, the company increased its Ethereum holdings by 24,266 ETH.

Strategy Resumes Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Buys With 13,627 BTC Accumulation

CryptoPotato - Saylor hinted about the new purchase on Sunday.

BREAKING: Strategy Announces Biggest Bitcoin Purchase Since July

U.Today - Strategy has acquired more than $1.2 billion worth of BTC.

Coinbase Pushes For Crypto Market-Structure Bill, But The Window Is Closing Fast

Benzinga - Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has warned U.S. lawmakers it could withdraw support for a major crypto market-structure bill if new provisions restrict its ability to offer rewards on stablecoin holdings. What Happened: The bill is headed for Senate committee markup this week, but proposed changes would limit stablecoin rewards to regulated banks or trust-chartered institutions. Bloomberg reported on Monday the push is backed by the banking lobby and opposed by crypto-native firms. Stablecoin rewards are a key revenue source for Coinbase, largely tied ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

Strategy acquires $1.2B in Bitcoin at $91,500

CryptoBriefing - Strategy's significant Bitcoin acquisition highlights its aggressive investment approach, potentially influencing market dynamics and investor sentiment. The post Strategy acquires $1.2B in Bitcoin at $91,500 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Satoshi Nakamoto Makes First Bitcoin Transfer 17 Years Ago Today

U.Today - Crypto community celebrates 17-year Bitcoin P2P transaction memorial from Satoshi to Hal Finney.

White House Economic Adviser Expresses Interest in Federal Reserve Role

Binance News - According to Odaily, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett stated that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is a good person, but Hassett remains interested in a position at the Federal Reserve.

BitGo Files for IPO on NYSE, Aiming to Raise $201 Million

Binance News - According to PANews, cryptocurrency custody firm BitGo has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States. The company plans to issue 11.8 million shares, with a price range set between $15 and $17 per share, potentially raising up to $201 million. Established in 2013, BitGo is one of the largest crypto asset custodians in the U.S. The company intends to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol 'BTGO.' Goldman Sachs and Citigroup are acting as underwriters for the offering.

Ether eyes breakout to $3,500: Check forecast

CoinJournal - Key takeaways ETH is trading above $3,100, up by less than 1% in the last 24 hours. The coin could rally towards the $3,500 psychological level if the bullish trend resumes. ETH continues to range above $3k The cryptocurrency market has had a positive start to the year, with Bitcoin reclaiming the $90k level. Ether […] The post Ether eyes breakout to $3,500: Check forecast appeared first on CoinJournal.

White House Economic Advisor Comments on Federal Reserve Renovation Costs

Binance News - According to Odaily, the Director of the White House National Economic Council, Kevin Hassett, expressed respect for the Federal Reserve's independence. He noted that the renovation project for the Federal Reserve building has significantly exceeded its budget. Hassett hopes for a smooth resolution to the issues surrounding the Federal Reserve's renovation.

Seventy economists urge EU to ‘let the public interest prevail’ on digital euro

CoinTelegraph - Economists urge EU lawmakers to back a public digital euro, warning that private stablecoins and foreign payment companies threaten Europe’s monetary sovereignty.

Bitcoin Transfer of 497 BTC Observed from Anonymous Address

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, data from Arkham indicates that at 20:08, a total of 497 BTC was transferred from an anonymous address (1Hs5qUjKUeWkEU85JWp5dR7AjnRrdxBAia) to multiple other addresses.

Arbitrum price forecast as investors ponder $19M ARB unlock

CoinJournal - Arbitrum price is hovering near $0.20 amid a 3% dip in the past 24 hours. The altcoin could dip further as investors await an upcoming $19 million ARB unlock. Overall market sentiment and network milestones will help bulls. Arbitrum’s ARB token has returned to the $0.20 level, as the Ethereum-based layer-2 network prepares for another […] The post Arbitrum price forecast as investors ponder $19M ARB unlock appeared first on CoinJournal.

OranjeBTC Continues Stock Buyback Strategy Amid Bitcoin Holdings

Binance News - According to Odaily, OranjeBTC, a publicly listed Brazilian company, has continued its stock buyback strategy during the first full trading week of 2026. The company is leveraging what it perceives as a significant discount relative to the economic value of its Bitcoin inventory. Recent data reveals that OranjeBTC currently holds 3,722.3 Bitcoins. The company's year-to-date Bitcoin yield stands at 0.03%, with a cumulative yield of 2.43%.

South Korea Lets Companies Buy Crypto as Japan, Hong Kong Pull Back

99Bitcoins - South Korea Opens Corporate Crypto Door as Neighbors Tighten The post South Korea Lets Companies Buy Crypto as Japan, Hong Kong Pull Back appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Bitcoin BTC USD Price Jumps Above $90,000 as Fed Chair Pushes Back on Trump Pressure

99Bitcoins - Bitcoin Rises as Fed Chair Pushes Back on Trump The post Bitcoin BTC USD Price Jumps Above $90,000 as Fed Chair Pushes Back on Trump Pressure appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Trader James Wynn Faces Significant Losses Amid Leveraged Positions

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, on January 12, trader James Wynn, known by the identifier 0x507, has experienced substantial financial setbacks. Wynn, who previously faced near-bankruptcy, closed a leveraged position on PEPE with a 10x leverage, resulting in a drastic reduction of his total holdings from $2.45 million a week ago to approximately $240,000, marking a decline of over 90%. His account balance also fell from $800,000 to around $35,000. Earlier, on January 8, Wynn underwent 12 liquidations, significantly reducing his holdings multiple times. His recent trading activities have led to a weekly cumulative loss of $640,000. Wynn's primary positions include a 25x leveraged ...

Bernstein Warns of Narrowing Window for U.S. Crypto Market Structure Legislation

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, on January 12, Wall Street firm Bernstein highlighted in its latest analysis report that the window for passing the U.S. crypto market structure legislation is rapidly closing as lawmakers face growing divisions between the banking and crypto industries over stablecoin yield issues. Analyst Gautam Chhugani noted in a report to clients on Monday that while the core elements of the Clarity Act, including the distinction between digital commodities and securities and the regulation of decentralized finance, are contentious, these issues are unlikely to impede its progress. The main obstacle, according to the analyst, is the banking sector's attempt to limit ...

10x XRP Ledger Surge Awaits: Here Is Reason Why

U.Today - XRP is close to surging upwards in key metrics as dull on-chain performance is usually a feature of weekends.

BitMine Locks Up 1M ETH: Why Institutions Want Ethereum Yield

99Bitcoins - BitMine Stakes 1M ETH as Institutions Chase Yield The post BitMine Locks Up 1M ETH: Why Institutions Want Ethereum Yield appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Bitcoin and Precious Metals Rise Amid Dollar Weakness

Binance News - According to PANews, QCP Capital's analysis indicates that Bitcoin, gold, and silver experienced simultaneous gains during the Asian market's early trading hours, driven by a significant weakening of the U.S. dollar. The market perceives the U.S. Department of Justice's subpoena and criminal charges threat against the Federal Reserve as retaliation against its policy independence. Although the event's economic impact is limited, it raises concerns about central bank independence, increasing demand for alternative value reserves. Gold and silver continued their upward trend, while Bitcoin initially rose but failed to surpass $92,000, subsequently declining as the European market opened, ...

H100 Group signs preliminary deal to acquire Swiss Bitcoin firm Future Holdings

CoinJournal - H100 Group signs preliminary deal to acquire Future Holdings AG. Bitcoin tops $92K as mining difficulty dips to 146.4 trillion. Adam Back supports the expansion of corporate BTC treasury operations. Sweden-listed H100 Group has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire Swiss Bitcoin treasury company Future Holdings AG. The deal, backed by Bitcoin pioneer Adam Back, […] The post H100 Group signs preliminary deal to acquire Swiss Bitcoin firm Future Holdings appeared first on CoinJournal.

Bitcoin to $1 Million: Samson Mow Names Exact Dates

U.Today - Bitcoin maximalist Samson Mow makes a $1 million Bitcoin prediction with a firm basis.

SUN Brand Set for Strategic Renewal and Upgrade

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, official announcements reveal that the SUN brand is on the verge of completing a strategic renewal and upgrade. This move signifies the beginning of a new phase of development for SUN, with a clearer and more solid strategic blueprint and development path. Moving forward, SUN aims to use this as a new starting point, maintaining a firm direction and collaborating with various partners to create sustainable value and achieve a prosperous future.

$158,000,000,000 of Illicit Crypto Transactions Triggered in 2025, Shattering Record: Report

DailyHODL - Illicit crypto asset inflows hit a record $158 billion last year, according to a new report. The inflows represent a 145% jump from $64.5 billion in 2024, ending a multi-year decline and reaching the highest level in five years, says TRM Labs. The illicit transactions were driven by sanctioned entities, fraud and hacks, with ransomware […] The post $158,000,000,000 of Illicit Crypto Transactions Triggered in 2025, Shattering Record: Report appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Vitalik Buterin Stuns With New Resilience Test for Ethereum: Details

U.Today - Ethereum cofounder Vitalik Buterin has accessed the network, revealing what it must do to avoid crashing in case of developers walking away.

PAXG Reaching a New All-Time High, Increase of 1.79% in 24 Hours

Binance News - On Jan 12, 2026, 09:31 AM(UTC). according to Binance Market Data, PAXG has achieved a new all-time high, trading at 4,602.75 USDT. The 24-hour increase of 1.79%

Adam Back-backed Bitcoin treasury Future Holdings set for takeover by H100

CoinTelegraph - Adam Back-backed Bitcoin treasury Future Holdings has agreed to a takeover proposal from Sweden-listed H100 Group as it eyes expansion into Switzerland.

Bitcoin is being hijacked by three “boring” institutional dials that are overpowering the halving’s supply shock

CryptoSlate - Bitcoin’s four-year cycle used to be a comfort blanket. Even people who claimed they didn’t believe in it still traded as they did. The halving would cut new supply, the market would spend months pretending nothing happened, then liquidity would show up, leverage would follow, retail would rediscover its password, and the chart would start […] The post Bitcoin is being hijacked by three “boring” institutional dials that are overpowering the halving’s supply shock appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Investor Faces Losses in Cryptocurrency Trades

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, on January 12, HyperInsight reported that investor Huang Licheng, known as 'Maji Da Ge,' closed a long position in HYPE 15 hours ago, incurring a loss of approximately $450,000. Subsequently, he opened a new long position with 21,888.88 HYPE tokens at ten times leverage, currently facing a floating loss of $1,300. The details of his positions are as follows: He has a long position with 10,900 ETH at 25 times leverage, with a liquidation price of $3,001.40, resulting in a floating loss of $150,000. ...

Trading Legend Peter Brandt Bullish on 'Bitcoin,' But Not the One You Think

U.Today - Peter Brandt just turned heads by backing Bitcoin Cash (BCH), a long-forgotten Bitcoin fork, pointing to a major breakout setup forming near $720 on the long-term chart.

BTC Short Position Rapidly Expanded by Trader Known for Frequent Long Attempts

Binance News - According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, on January 12, an address labeled as '30 Times Long Attempts' (0x8d0E) quickly established a new short position in Bitcoin (BTC) and subsequently increased its short holdings. Initially, the address opened a short position of 69.34 BTC at approximately $91,091.7. About four minutes later, as the price of BTC declined, the address added 31.56 BTC to its short position, bringing the total value to approximately $2.842 million. After rolling over the position, the total BTC short position reached $9.1553 million, with an average holding price reduced to $91,022.30 and a current floating profit of about $28,900. The liquidation price is set at $146,687.61. ...

South Korea confirms spot Bitcoin ETF plans in 2026 Economic Growth Strategy

CoinPaprika - South Korea included spot Bitcoin ETFs in its 2026 Economic Growth Strategy. Regulators will start formal work this year to enable domestic trading of crypto-backed exchange-traded funds.

Strategy CEO Acquires Stretch Perpetual Preferred Shares

Binance News - According to Odaily, Strategy CEO Phong Le has purchased 12 shares of Stretch (STRC) perpetual preferred stock at a price of $99.99 per share, totaling an expenditure of $1,200.

South Korea prepares the ground for spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2026

Atlas21 - South Korea is preparing to approve spot Bitcoin ETFs in a policy shift that combines regulated access with new rules on stablecoins. The post South Korea prepares the ground for spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2026 appeared first on Atlas21.

Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Discusses the Future of Ethereum's Independence

Binance News - According to PANews, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin emphasized the importance of Ethereum passing the 'can exit at any time' test in a recent post on the X platform. He stated that Ethereum aims to be the ideal platform for trustless and minimized-trust applications across various sectors, including finance and governance. The platform should support applications that function as tools rather than services that fail if the provider ceases maintenance. Buterin highlighted that even if some applications rely on certain provider functions, Ethereum should minimize this dependency and protect users when such dependencies fail. If the underlying protocol itself requires continuous updates ...

Bitcoin and Gold React to Growing Conflict Between Trump and Powell

CryptoPotato - Gold and silver already charted fresh all-time highs, will BTC follow suit?

A-Share Market Sets New Single-Day Trading Record

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, the A-share market experienced a significant surge on January 12, setting a new record for single-day trading volume. As of the time of reporting, the trading volume exceeded the previous record of 3.47 trillion yuan set on October 8, 2024. Wind statistics indicate that the A-share market's trading volume has surpassed 3 trillion yuan on six occasions: October 8, 2024, August 25, 27, and 28, and September 18, 2025, as well as January 9, 2026. Since mid-December 2025, the A-share market has been on a continuous upward ...

Zanzibar Crypto City Targeting Digital Nomads

99Bitcoins - Zanzibar Crypto City Plan Explained for Beginners The post Zanzibar Crypto City Targeting Digital Nomads appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Crypto Market News Today, January 12: Bitcoin Price Run as Powell Said DOJ Threatens the Federal Reserve, US Dollar Weakens

99Bitcoins - Bitcoin price jumped today after a strange moment for markets. The Federal Reserve found itself at the center of a political storm, and the US dollar immediately felt the pressure. Comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell about a possible criminal probe tied to the central bank’s headquarters renovation sent us scrambling to reassess risk. And.. The post Crypto Market News Today, January 12: Bitcoin Price Run as Powell Said DOJ Threatens the Federal Reserve, US Dollar Weakens appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Markets Watch Closely After Saylor Hints at Strategy’s Next Bitcoin Move

cryptoDNES - A brief and characteristically cryptic message from Michael Saylor has once again put Strategy back in the spotlight, despite containing no numbers, announcements, or formal disclosures. The post Markets Watch Closely After Saylor Hints at Strategy’s Next Bitcoin Move appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.

4 Things That Could Move Crypto Markets in Week Ahead

CryptoPotato - A volatile week could be ahead with all eyes on key inflation data in the United States as crypto markets remained sideways.

Ethereum Price Sentiment Sinks Again: History Says That’s When Rallies Start

99Bitcoins - Ethereum Sentiment Falls as Past Rally Signals Reappear The post Ethereum Price Sentiment Sinks Again: History Says That’s When Rallies Start appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Powell says rate policy under threat after DOJ action against the Fed

CryptoBriefing - The DOJ's actions could undermine the Fed's independence, potentially leading to politically influenced monetary policy decisions. The post Powell says rate policy under threat after DOJ action against the Fed appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Trader Utilizes High Leverage for Bitcoin Short Position

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, on January 12, Hyperinsight monitoring revealed that the trader known as 'Baisheng War God' (0x4331c) is currently shorting 49.95 BTC with 40x leverage, at an average entry price of $92,081.6, resulting in an unrealized loss of $6,500. Previously, this address completed 152 trades, with only four resulting in a total loss of $5,191.12. The remaining 148 trades were closed with profits, accumulating a total account profit of $293,700.

Upcoming Key Events in Crypto Market on January 15

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, the crypto market is set to experience two significant events on January 15. The first involves the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, which will vote on the CLARITY Act. This legislation aims to combat fraudulent and deceptive trading practices, false trading volumes, and mandates proof of reserves, potentially addressing longstanding regulatory issues in the cryptocurrency sector.Additionally, January 15 marks BitMine's shareholder day, where shareholders will vote on a proposal to increase the number of shares from 500 million to 50 billion. If approved, BitMine will secure additional funds to purchase ETH, potentially boosting expectations for ETH prices.

Crypto Whale Adjusts BTC and ETH Positions Amid Market Fluctuations

Binance News - According to PANews, a prominent crypto whale known as 'Lightning Counter' (address starting with 0x50b3) has been actively adjusting their Bitcoin and Ethereum positions. On January 12, the whale continued to take profits and reduce their BTC long positions. Currently, they are maintaining a long position of 11.8927 BTC with 20x leverage, showing an unrealized profit of $17,000. In contrast, the whale has opened a short position on 11,366.46 ETH with 14x leverage, at an average entry price of $3,073.66. This position is currently experiencing an unrealized loss of $949,000. The strategic adjustments reflect the whale's response to ongoing market dynamics.

Crypto Trader Establishes Leveraged Position in ZEC

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, a monitored address that previously sold 255 BTC to short has now established a 10x leveraged long position in 42,498 ZEC, valued at $17.53 million. The total profit for this address has reached $14.69 million. The current holdings of the address include 1,331 BTC worth $122.84 million, 22,828 ETH valued at $72.16 million, 232,187 SOL totaling $33.09 million, 42,498 ZEC at $17.53 million, and 6.63 million XRP amounting to $13.93 million.

Crypto M&A Transactions Expected to Surpass Record $37 Billion in 2026

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, DL News reports that the cryptocurrency market is anticipated to see merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions exceed the record $37 billion set in 2025 by 2026.Data from Architect Partners reveals that publicly disclosed crypto M&A transaction values surged sevenfold in 2025, reaching $37 billion, significantly surpassing analysts' expectations of $30 billion. The number of transactions increased by 74% year-on-year to 356, with 39 deals exceeding $100 million and 17 surpassing $500 million.Karl-Martin Ahrend, co-founder of crypto M&A advisory firm Areta, stated that transaction activity in 2026 will depend on regulatory clarity, interest rates, risk appetite, and valuation attractiveness. Traditional financial institutions are ...

Goldman Sachs Predicts U.S. Economic Growth Driven by Tax Cuts and Wage Increases in 2026

Binance News - According to PANews, Goldman Sachs economists anticipate that the U.S. economy will be bolstered by tax cuts, real wage growth, and rising wealth this year, with inflation expected to remain moderate. The bank's '2026 U.S. Economic Outlook' report, released on January 11, suggests that due to uncertain labor market prospects, the Federal Reserve is likely to implement two 25 basis point rate cuts in June and September. Goldman Sachs forecasts a GDP growth rate of 2.5% year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2026, with an annual rate of 2.8%. By December, the core personal consumption expenditures (PCE) inflation rate is projected to be 2.1% year-over-year, while the core consumer price index (CPI) is expected to slow to 2%. The baseline unemployment rate is predicted to ...

Indonesia Grants License to Second Cryptocurrency Exchange Platform

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) has officially approved and issued a license to ICEx, making it the country's second cryptocurrency exchange platform.

Federal Reserve Nominations on Hold Amid Powell's Legal Case, Says U.S. Senator

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, U.S. Republican Senator Thom Tillis has stated that no Federal Reserve nominees, including the chair, will be confirmed until the legal case involving Jerome Powell is resolved.

Ripple Gains FCA Approval, Paving Way for UK Platform Expansion

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ripple has received authorization from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK’s primary financial regulatory body, enabling the company to… For the full story, head over to TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Top Performing Assets of the Decade Identified by Michael Saylor

Binance News - According to PANews, Michael Saylor, founder and executive chairman of Strategy, shared insights on the X platform regarding the best-performing assets over the past decade. He highlighted digital intelligence, represented by Nvidia (NVDA), digital credit, represented by Strategy (MSTR), and digital capital, represented by Bitcoin (BTC), as the top assets in their respective categories.

Spot Silver Sees Significant Daily Increase

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, spot silver experienced a notable rise of 4.00% during the day, with the current price reported at $83.14 per ounce.

USD/JPY Reaches Highest Level Since January 2025

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, the USD/JPY exchange rate briefly rose to 158.19, marking its highest point since January 2025.

X Plans ‘Smart Cashtags’ to Link Crypto and Stock Tickers to Live Prices

Decrypt - X is developing a feature that turns ticker symbols in posts into links for real-time pricing and asset-specific information.

Crypto Market Weekly Report: POL and JASMY Highlight Trends

TheCurrencyAnalytics - the cryptocurrency market displayed mixed performance, with some digital tokens gaining significant traction while others lagged. According to market data,… For the full story, head over to TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Venezuela Political Shift Sparks Crypto Rally, Bitcoin and Ether Surge

TheCurrencyAnalytics - A recent U.S. operation in Venezuela, resulting in the removal of Nicolás Maduro from power on January 3, 2026, has… For the full story, head over to TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Stonex Partners with Enhanced Digital Group, Leads Series A Funding

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Stonex Group Inc. has announced a strategic partnership with Enhanced Digital Group (EDG) and has taken the lead in EDG’s… For the full story, head over to TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Bitcoin Whales Exit Leveraged Longs in Pattern That Preceded Past All-Time Highs

cryptoDNES - Large Bitcoin holders are quietly unwinding their leveraged long positions, a move that many market watchers see as a classic precursor to a powerful upside move. The post Bitcoin Whales Exit Leveraged Longs in Pattern That Preceded Past All-Time Highs appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.

BitMine Expands Ethereum Exposure With $266 Million Single-Day Staking Move

cryptoDNES - BitMine Immersion Technologies has taken another decisive step deeper into the Ethereum ecosystem, sharply increasing its exposure to staking. The post BitMine Expands Ethereum Exposure With $266 Million Single-Day Staking Move appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.

Bitcoin’s 4.5% Daily Jump Revived Bull-Market Signal Debate

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin’s latest sharp daily move revived a long-running debate over whether a roughly 4.5% advance can act as an early… For the full story, head over to TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Ethereum Staking Queue Signals Long-Term Capital Commitment

cryptoDNES - Ethereum is seeing a renewed wave of long-term commitment as staking demand accelerates, locking up a growing share of supply and quietly reshaping the market’s balance between buyers and sellers. The post Ethereum Staking Queue Signals Long-Term Capital Commitment appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.

Insiders sell government crypto database to violent home invaders as transparency laws backfire

CryptoSlate - A tax employee in Bobigny used internal software to compile dossiers on cryptocurrency specialists, billionaire Vincent Bolloré, prison guards, and a judge. She passed the information to criminals who paid €800 to attack a prison officer at home in Montreuil. Her appeal was rejected Jan. 6, as reported by local media. The case matters less […] The post Insiders sell government crypto database to violent home invaders as transparency laws backfire appeared first on CryptoSlate.

X algorithm suppresses crypto posts as bot activity surges 1,224 percent in one day

CoinPaprika - X platform experienced a 1,224 percent spike in crypto-related bot posts on January 9, prompting algorithmic suppression of cryptocurrency content. CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju reported bots generated 7.75 million crypto posts in one day.

Top Crypto Gainers and Losers This Week as BTC Stalls at $90K: Weekend Watch

CryptoPotato - ZEC stands in one corner, while POL is in the other.

CryptoQuant Founder Criticizes X for Handling of Crypto Content and Bots

Binance News - According to Cointelegraph, Ki Young Ju, founder of CryptoQuant, has expressed dissatisfaction with X's approach to managing crypto-related posts, highlighting the platform's failure to address the surge in automated spam. Ju argues that X is penalizing legitimate users instead of tackling the underlying issue of bots. In a post on X, Ju noted a significant increase in automated activity linked to the keyword 'crypto,' with data indicating over 7.7 million posts generated in a single day, marking a rise of more than 1,200% compared to previous levels. Ju claims this influx of low-quality content has led to algorithmic measures that inadvertently impact genuine crypto accounts. ...

Japan to Classify Bitcoin as Financial Product in 2026

Binance News - According to PANews, Japan plans to classify Bitcoin as a financial product this year, a move that could incentivize Japanese citizens to invest in the cryptocurrency. Crypto analyst Willy Woo commented that this classification would result in Bitcoin earnings or transactions being taxed at a rate of 20%, rather than the marginal income tax rate, which ranges from 43% to 55% for annual incomes exceeding $57,000. This change could diminish Metaplanet's tax arbitrage advantage compared to self-custody of Bitcoin. Additionally, approximately 110 other cryptocurrencies will be included in this classification, with staking earnings subject to marginal tax rates.

Satoshi-Era Miner Moves 2,000 Bitcoins for the First Time Since November 2024

Binance News - According to Foresight News, CryptoQuant analyst Julio Moreno reports that a miner from the Satoshi era has transferred 2,000 bitcoins today. This marks the first movement of bitcoins by a Satoshi-era miner since November 2024, when the price of bitcoin was approximately $91,000. Historically, miners from the Satoshi era have been known to move their bitcoins at significant turning points.

Elon Musk’s X to launch Smart Cashtags for accurate asset tracking and live pricing

CryptoBriefing - X's Smart Cashtags could enhance financial transparency and influence market dynamics by providing precise asset tracking and live pricing. The post Elon Musk’s X to launch Smart Cashtags for accurate asset tracking and live pricing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

MetaMask's Prediction Market Sees Limited User Engagement

Binance News - According to Odaily, Paymentscan founder Dash shared on the X platform that data from Dune indicates MetaMask's prediction market has been operational for nearly a month, with an average of 300 to 400 daily active users. The nominal transaction volume stands at $700,000. MetaMask's trading volume is approximately one-third to one-sixth of Phantom's on Hyperliquid's perpetual contracts, while its prediction market volume is less than one-tenth of Phantom's.

U.S. Employment Market Shows Mixed Signals Amid Fed Rate Decisions

Binance News - According to PANews, a report from Guotai Haitong indicates that the U.S. job market in December continued to experience low hiring and low layoffs. The unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 4.4%, interrupting its upward trend. However, the growth in new jobs is slowing, and future annual revisions may further lower these figures. Despite the unemployment rate not rising further and various employment indicators suggesting a low risk of a sharp downturn in the U.S. job market, the Federal Reserve may still have room to pause interest rate cuts, following three consecutive reductions. CME data shows that after the release of non-farm ...

Binance News Flash Recap

Binance News - Market Outlook & Analyst ForecastsBitcoin's Short-Term Performance Expected to Strengthen, But Analyst Predicts Challenges for 2026On-Chain & Social Sentiment AnalysisEthereum's Social Sentiment Mirrors Pre-2025 Price Surge LevelsCommunity AnalysisTechnical Analysis & Chart PatternsBTCUSDT Bear Flag AnalysisOn-Chain Activity & Whale MovementsSatoshi Era Miner Wakes Up, 2,000 BTC Moves For First Time Since 2024Regulation & Policy DevelopmentsSenate Poised for Crypto Market Structure Vote as Key Hearings Loom

Trump's Impeachment Probability Rises to 57% for 2025-2029 Term

Binance News - According to Odaily, prediction platform Kalshi reports that the likelihood of U.S. President Donald Trump facing impeachment during the 2025-2029 term has increased to 57%, marking a record high. Trump previously stated that if the Democrats achieve a significant victory in the 2026 midterm elections, he might face another impeachment attempt.

Bitcoin's Short-Term Performance Expected to Strengthen, But Analyst Predicts Challenges for 2026

Binance News - According to PANews, crypto analyst Willy Woo has expressed optimism about Bitcoin's performance from late January to February, while maintaining a bearish outlook for 2026.Woo stated that an internal investor capital flow model predicts Bitcoin hit its bottom on December 24 and has been steadily strengthening since. Typically, it takes 2-3 weeks for such trends to reflect in prices, which appears to be happening now, albeit restrained by short-term technical indicators showing overbought conditions. Another positive factor is the recovery of fiat liquidity in the futures market after months of stagnation, similar to mid-2021, which led to the second peak of the previous cycle. Therefore, the resistance level of $98,000 to $100,000 needs to hold. If this ...

Ethereum's Social Sentiment Mirrors Pre-2025 Price Surge Levels, According to Analysts

Binance News - According to PANews, Santiment analyst Brian Quinlivan noted in a YouTube video that Ethereum's current low social media sentiment resembles the levels seen before its price surge in 2025. This previous increase eventually propelled Ethereum back to its all-time high in 2021.

Cosmos Ecosystem Faces Significant Challenges, Says Anoma Co-Founder

Binance News - According to PANews, Anoma co-founder Christopher Goes has stated that the Cosmos ecosystem is nearing collapse. He noted that several projects have already shut down, such as Penumbra, while others like Osmosis have shifted to maintenance mode and redirected their resources elsewhere. Additionally, some projects, including Noble, are departing from the Cosmos network.

Vitalik Transfers 330 ETH to Paxos for Second Time Since 2025

Binance News - According to Foresight News, monitoring by @ai_9684xtpa reveals that a Vitalik-associated address transferred 330 ETH to Paxos 11 hours ago. This address previously received 50.1 ETH from Vitalik's public address, vitalik.eth, two years ago. This marks the second token deposit to Paxos since January 2025.

Musk Announces Plans to Open Source X Platform Algorithm

Binance News - According to PANews, Elon Musk has announced on the X platform that the algorithm used to recommend natural search content and advertisements to users will be open-sourced within seven days. This process will be repeated every four weeks and will include detailed developer instructions. Previously, CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju noted on the X platform that bots posted 7,754,367 crypto-related messages yesterday, marking a 1,224% increase. This surge led to the X platform algorithm blocking cryptocurrency-related posts.

Bitmine Increases Ethereum Stake with Additional 86,400 ETH

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, on January 11, Onchain Lens reported that Bitmine has staked an additional 86,400 ETH, valued at $266.3 million. This brings their total staked Ethereum to 1,052,192 ETH, worth $3.25 billion.

Significant ETH Transfers Linked to Developer Richard Heart

Binance News - According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, on January 11, crypto analyst Cryptosolv reported a 40% decrease in the total value locked (TVL) of the '100 ETH' pool on Tornado Cash over the past week, with 120,600 ETH being transferred. Onchain Lens indicated that the addresses involved belong to crypto developer Richard Heart, suggesting that the wallet may be connected to his new project, ProveX. Over the last four months, Heart has transferred 162,937 ETH through Tornado Cash. Public information reveals that ProveX aims to facilitate completely trustless, peer-to-peer (P2P) cryptocurrency transactions and settlements using Zero-Knowledge Proofs technology.

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Adjusts Amid Industry Challenges

Binance News - According to Cointelegraph, the Bitcoin (BTC) network mining difficulty, which measures the computational challenge of adding a new block to the blockchain, slightly decreased to 146.4 trillion on Thursday. This marks the first difficulty adjustment of 2026. The next adjustment is anticipated to occur on January 22, 2026, at 04:08:12 AM UTC, with an expected increase in difficulty from 146.47 trillion to 148.20 trillion, as reported by CoinWarz. Currently, average block times are at 9.88 minutes, slightly below the 10-minute target, indicating a forthcoming increase in difficulty to better align with the target block time.In 2025, Bitcoin mining difficulty reached new all-time highs, with the final adjustment of the year slightly increasing the difficulty level. ...

Bitcoin Transfer of 495.97 BTC Between Anonymous Addresses

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Arkham data reveals that at 02:41, a total of 495.97 BTC, valued at approximately $44.86 million, was transferred from one anonymous address, beginning with 1eaLX, to another anonymous address, starting with 19qgw.

Whale Faces Significant Losses on Crypto Investments

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, AI monitoring has revealed that a major investor, who has invested $310 million in BTC, ETH, SOL, and XRP, is currently experiencing a loss of $1.451 million. The largest loss is from SOL, with a floating loss of $8.17 million from a $46.43 million investment. Notably, this investor increased their SOL holdings just two hours ago. Since yesterday evening's peak in cryptocurrency prices, the investor's potential profits have decreased by nearly $10 million, resulting in a shift to losses.

Hal Finney's Legacy Celebrated with Fifth 'Running Bitcoin Challenge'

Binance News - According to Odaily, the widow of the late early Bitcoin contributor Hal Finney marked the 17th anniversary of his first tweet mentioning Bitcoin, "Running bitcoin," through her X account, formerly known as Twitter. She also announced the launch of the fifth 'Running Bitcoin Challenge' event. Hal Finney was the recipient of the first Bitcoin transaction from Satoshi Nakamoto and played a crucial role in the development and operation of early Bitcoin versions. He passed away due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Toobit Introduces Greater Flexibility and Profit Sharing to Copy Trading Ecosystem

CryptoPotato - The popular and award-winning cryptocurrency exchange, Toobit, today announced a major suite of upgrades regarding one of its most popular features – Copy Trading. Undoubtedly, the most important highlight of this release is the introduction of customizable leverage, so let’s dive deeper. Toobit’s Copy Trading Feature Receives Major Boost Customizable leverage will allow followers to […]

Precious Metals Surge Amid Geopolitical Instability and Fed Policy Shifts

Binance News - According to PANews, in the first full trading week of 2026, there was a synchronized rise across various assets, signaling a resurgence of risk sentiment on Wall Street. Spot gold prices increased by over 4%, with a cumulative rise of more than $177, while spot silver saw a nearly 10% increase, accumulating over $7. This remarkable strength in the precious metals complex is driven by geopolitical instability and shifting expectations regarding the Federal Reserve's monetary policy. Next Tuesday, the United States will release the December Consumer Price Index (CPI), which could significantly influence market sentiment and determine the ...

Vitalik Buterin Criticizes Corporate Practices and Advocates for Sovereign Web Tools

Binance News - According to Foresight News, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin expressed concerns on Farcaster about what he terms 'corporate slop,' which combines corporate optimization, flashy branding, and profit-driven actions at the expense of ethics. He highlighted issues such as social media's pursuit of short-term dopamine hits, the misuse of user data in 'walled gardens,' and the production of soulless, homogenized content. Buterin called for the development of tools that support a 'Sovereign Web,' including privacy-focused local applications, social media with user-controlled algorithms, responsible financial tools, and open-source AI.

Hong Kong's Financial Outlook Improves Amid Stamp Duty Revenue Increase

Binance News - According to Foresight News, Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, Paul Chan, recently stated that the city's financial accounts are expected to return to surplus earlier than anticipated, driven by increased stamp duty revenue from the financial market's performance. In response to suggestions from the audience about launching a stablecoin linked to gold, Chan mentioned plans to gradually develop stablecoins, considering linking them to gold or other assets after initial steps are taken, while emphasizing the need for cautious handling. Additionally, he highlighted that virtual currencies are part of financial innovation, which Hong Kong should embrace, but stressed the importance of integrating them into a proper regulatory framework to mitigate risks and ...

Leverage Positions of Huang Licheng Show Significant Losses

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, on January 10, monitoring by HyperInsight revealed that the address belonging to Huang Licheng, known as 'Maji Da Ge,' has seen its overall unrealized losses expand to $610,000. Previously, the address had achieved unrealized gains exceeding $1.4 million. The current holdings are as follows: A 25x leveraged long position on 10,706 ETH, with a liquidation price of $3,000.16, is showing an unrealized loss of $460,000. Additionally, a 10x leveraged long position on 86,000 HYPE, with a liquidation ...

Polymarket Partners with Golden Globe Awards as Exclusive Prediction Market

Binance News - According to PANews, decentralized prediction market platform Polymarket has announced its partnership as the exclusive prediction market collaborator for the Golden Globe Awards, as stated in an official announcement.

Crypto Market Funding Rates Show Neutral Sentiment for BTC and ETH

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, data from Coinglass on January 10 indicates that after recent fluctuations in the crypto market, funding rates on major centralized exchanges (CEX) and decentralized exchanges (DEX) suggest a neutral sentiment towards Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). The funding rates on mainstream platforms have returned to neutral, although altcoins continue to experience significant negative rates.BlockBeats notes that funding rates are set by cryptocurrency trading platforms to maintain balance between contract prices and the prices of underlying assets, typically applied to perpetual contracts. This mechanism involves the exchange of funds between long and short traders, and the platform does not charge this fee. It is used to adjust the cost or profit of ...

POL Skyrockets by 17% Daily, BTC Price Calms Above $90K: Weekend Watch

CryptoPotato - ZEC has dumped hard over the past 24 hours again.

End of a Ripple Era: Here’s What Happened With the Spot XRP ETFs Last Week

CryptoPotato - Here's also what happened to XRP's price since the start of 2026.

Hong Kong's Approach to Cryptocurrency and AI Development Discussed by Financial Secretary

Binance News - According to Odaily, Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, Paul Chan, stated during a program appearance today that the region's economy grew by 3.2% last year. Addressing the development of virtual currencies and artificial intelligence, Chan emphasized that virtual currency is a part of financial innovation that Hong Kong should embrace. However, he noted that the confidentiality of blockchain technology might lead to insufficient investor protection, impact anti-money laundering efforts, and pose threats to financial stability. Chan stressed the importance of the Hong Kong government handling these issues cautiously by integrating them into an appropriate regulatory framework. Additionally, he expressed skepticism about promoting virtual currency ...

Legislation Proposed to Restrict Federal Officials from Betting on Prediction Markets

Binance News - According to PANews, U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres, a Democrat from New York, and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have introduced legislation aimed at preventing federal officials from participating in prediction markets. The newly unveiled Financial Prediction Markets Public Integrity Act of 2026 seeks to prohibit federal elected officials, political appointees, executive branch employees, and congressional staff from buying, selling, or exchanging prediction market contracts related to government policies, actions, or political outcomes. This restriction applies if they possess or could reasonably acquire significant non-public information through their official duties.

WisdomTree scraps plan to launch XRP ETF in the US

CryptoBriefing - WisdomTree's withdrawal highlights the challenges and competitive pressures in the evolving US digital asset ETF market landscape. The post WisdomTree scraps plan to launch XRP ETF in the US appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ethereum Developer Tim Beiko Shifts Focus to Exploring Frontier Applications

Binance News - According to Foresight News, Ethereum core developer Tim Beiko announced a shift in his focus from primary development to exploring frontier applications of Ethereum in the coming months. His immediate priority is ensuring a smooth transition for AllCoreDevs and fulfilling his responsibilities at the Ethereum Foundation. Beiko will remain at the foundation as a protocol advisor, collaborating with the foundation and cluster leadership to establish a supportive organizational structure for ecosystem participation.Beiko emphasized that the Ethereum protocol is nearing its final stages, yet the potential of a permissionless, scalable, economically secure, and low-cost verifiable world computer is only beginning to be realized. He aims to explore what can uniquely ...

High-Leverage Crypto Positions Face Significant Losses

Binance News - According to Odaily, Hyperbot data reveals that a 'Strategy Counterparty' initiated a 20x leveraged long position on XRP this morning, resulting in an overall unrealized loss of approximately $2.25 million.The breakdown of the positions includes a 15x leveraged long position on Bitcoin with 1,699 BTC at an entry price of $90,801, currently facing an unrealized loss of $480,655. Additionally, a 15x leveraged long position on Ethereum involves 33,063 ETH at an entry price of $3,099, with an unrealized loss of $597,245.Furthermore, a 20x leveraged long position on Solana comprises 336,109 SOL at an entry price of $138, resulting in an unrealized loss of $974,221. Lastly, the 20x leveraged long position on XRP includes 3,777,318 XRP at an entry price of $2.13, with an ...

Significant POL Transfer from BitGo to Polygon Observed

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, data from Arkham indicates that at 09:54, a total of 14,473,200 POL tokens were transferred from BitGo to Polygon.

Cango's Weekly Bitcoin Mining Output Reaches 114.5 BTC

Binance News - According to Foresight News, official announcements reveal that cryptocurrency mining company Cango produced 114.5 bitcoins this week. The company's total bitcoin holdings have now reached 7,642.8 BTC.

Betterment App Sends Unauthorized Notification Promising Cryptocurrency Gains

Binance News - According to PANews, a Reddit post revealed that the financial application Betterment sent a suspicious notification to users, urging them to transfer $10,000 to Bitcoin and Ethereum wallets with the promise of tripling their cryptocurrency. Betterment's official statement clarified that this was an 'unauthorized message' sent through a 'third-party system' and emphasized that no such activity exists, advising users to disregard the notification.

Senate Committee Considers Delaying Vote on Cryptocurrency Legislation

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, the Senate Agriculture Committee, led by Chairman Boozman (Republican-Arkansas), is contemplating postponing the vote on a significant cryptocurrency legislation. This decision hinges on the progress of bipartisan negotiations in the coming days.Boozman is currently planning to proceed with the review process of the crypto market regulation bill on January 15. However, he is open to delaying the vote depending on the outcome of discussions with the Democratic lead negotiator, Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey. If substantial progress is made by the end of the week, Boozman may delay the vote to secure bipartisan support for the bill.

U.S. Treasury Prepared for Potential Tariff Refunds

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, on January 10, U.S. Treasury Secretary Besent stated that if the U.S. Supreme Court rules against the Trump administration's tariff policies, the Treasury has sufficient funds to cover any tariff refunds.

U.S. Senate Committee to Review CLARITY Act on Digital Assets

Binance News - According to Odaily, the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs has scheduled an executive session to discuss the H.R.3633 CLARITY Act. The meeting is set for January 15 at 10:00 local time in Room 538 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building.The session will focus on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, involving discussions and markup procedures as part of the committee's formal review process. The committee has announced that a live video broadcast will be available once the meeting begins, but no related video content will be provided beforehand.

Bitcoin Transfer from Cumberland DRW to Bullish.com Observed

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, data from Arkham indicates that at 06:10, 50 BTC were transferred from Cumberland DRW to Bullish.com. Following this, Cumberland DRW moved the remaining 19.99988732 BTC to another address starting with bc1q8s3h3.

Crypto’s “Best Quarter” Didn’t Show Up: Q4 2025 Wiped $1T As Bitcoin Slid And Institutions Split

99Bitcoins - Q4 2025 broke crypto’s long-standing seasonal script. Instead of a year-end rally, the market sold off hard, dragging the total crypto market cap down to roughly $2.9 trillion. It pushed Bitcoin from October highs into the low-$80,000s. The new 99Bitcoins Q4 2025 State of Crypto Market Report, in collaboration with Crypto.com, frames the move as.. The post Crypto’s “Best Quarter” Didn’t Show Up: Q4 2025 Wiped $1T As Bitcoin Slid And Institutions Split appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Insiders Say DeepSeek V4 Will Beat Claude and ChatGPT at Coding, Launch Within Weeks

Decrypt - DeepSeek's upcoming V4 model could outperform Claude and ChatGPT in coding tasks, according to insiders—with its purported release nearing.

Nasdaq and CME relaunch crypto index to meet rising demand for trusted benchmarks

CryptoBriefing - Nasdaq and CME relaunch crypto index as NCI to support institutional adoption with trusted benchmarks, governance, and transparency. The post Nasdaq and CME relaunch crypto index to meet rising demand for trusted benchmarks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Metaplanet jumps 5% today, pushing 2026 gains to 35%

CryptoBriefing - Metaplanet stock jumps 35% YTD as its Bitcoin treasury hits 35,000 BTC, extending gains despite shares still down from 2025 highs. The post Metaplanet jumps 5% today, pushing 2026 gains to 35% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Nasdaq 100 Index Rises Over 1% Amid Intel and ASML Stock Gains

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, the Nasdaq 100 Index experienced an increase of over 1%. Intel's stock price surged by 10.4%, while ASML's American Depositary Receipts (ADR) rose by 6.9%.

Bitcoin Transfer to Jump Crypto Observed

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, data from Arkham indicates that at 02:18, a total of 108.92 BTC was transferred from an anonymous address, beginning with 12YGEm, to Jump Crypto.

Crypto VC Giant Andreessen Horowitz Raises $15 Billion to Help America 'Win' Tech Race

Decrypt - Major crypto investor Andreessen Horowitz raised $15 billion across multiple funds to propel technology bets and help boost America's prospects.

OKX reduces its workforce in global restructuring effort

CryptoBriefing - OKX's restructuring may enhance operational efficiency and client relations, potentially bolstering its position in the competitive crypto market. The post OKX reduces its workforce in global restructuring effort appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Federal Reserve's Bostic Comments on Cooling Job Market

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Federal Reserve's Bostic stated that the current job market has shown signs of cooling. However, it remains unclear whether it has fundamentally weakened.

S&P 500 Index Reaches Record High with 0.6% Increase

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, the S&P 500 index has reached a historic peak during trading, marking a 0.6% increase. This milestone reflects ongoing positive trends in the market.

Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Backs Convicted Dev, Calls Privacy 'Essential Protection'

Decrypt - Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin publicly backed convicted Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, calling privacy tools a human right.

Tim Scott’s crypto balancing act

CryptoBriefing - Senator Tim Scott eyes early 2026 vote on crypto market-structure bill as developers push decentralized systems into real-world sectors. The post Tim Scott’s crypto balancing act appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ripple Gets Green Light From FCA to Scale Crypto Payments in the UK

Decrypt - Ripple secured regulatory approval to scale its payments business from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

White House Economic Advisor Calls for Further Fed Rate Cuts

Binance News - According to Odaily, White House Economic Advisor Kevin Hassett has stated that the Federal Reserve needs to implement further interest rate cuts. He also mentioned that there is a comprehensive backup plan regarding tariffs.

Cloudforce secures $10 million to expand AI platform across education and healthcare

CryptoBriefing - Cloudforce's funding boost could accelerate AI integration in education and healthcare, enhancing accessibility and data security globally. The post Cloudforce secures $10 million to expand AI platform across education and healthcare appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Mixed Performance in Cryptocurrency Sector as U.S. Markets Open

Binance News - According to Foresight News, the cryptocurrency sector experienced mixed results as U.S. markets opened. Notably, WULF saw an increase of 3.1%, CIFR rose by 2.8%, and RIOT gained 2.5%. Conversely, MSTR declined by 2.3%, GEMI fell by 2.3%, and SBET decreased by 1.7%.

Significant Ethereum Transfer from BitGo to Anchorage Digital

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, data from Arkham reveals that at 21:50, a total of 4,022.98 ETH was transferred from BitGo to Anchorage Digital.

Goldman Sachs Executive Comments on U.S. Labor Market Stability

Binance News - According to PANews, Lindsay Rosner, head of the multi-sector fixed income investment division at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, shared insights on the U.S. non-farm employment situation. Rosner noted that the Federal Reserve is likely to maintain its current stance as the labor market shows initial signs of stabilization. The improvement in the unemployment rate suggests that the significant rise in November was due to individual employees leaving early under the 'delayed departure' policy and data distortion, rather than indicating systemic weakness. It is anticipated that the Federal Reserve will keep its policy unchanged for now, but there may be two more rate cuts expected during the remainder of 2026.

Binance News Flash Recap

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Bitmine Appoints Young Kim as CFO and COO

Binance News - According to Odaily, Bitmine, an Ethereum treasury company listed on NYSE American, has announced an update in its executive team. Young Kim, a partner and senior portfolio manager at Axiom Investors, has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO). Kim will report directly to the Chairman of the Board, Thomas “Tom” Lee. This appointment is effective immediately. Young Kim previously served as a senior portfolio manager at Columbia Threadneedle Investments for a decade.

Spot Gold Prices Experience Short-Term Increase

Binance News - According to Odaily, spot gold prices have seen a short-term increase, reaching $4,490 per ounce. This marks a 0.30% rise within the day.

Traders Anticipate Federal Reserve's Monetary Policy Easing in 2026

Binance News - According to PANews, market traders continue to expect the Federal Reserve to ease its monetary policy by approximately 50 basis points in 2026.

U.S. December Nonfarm Payrolls Fall Short of Expectations

Binance News - According to Odaily, the first nonfarm payroll report of 2026 reveals that the United States added 50,000 jobs in December, falling short of the anticipated 60,000.

Federal Reserve's January Rate Cut Probability Assessed Before Nonfarm Data Release

Binance News - According to Odaily, CME's "FedWatch" tool indicates that before the release of nonfarm payroll data, there is an 11.6% probability that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 25 basis points in January. The likelihood of maintaining the current rates stands at 88.4%. By March, the probability of a cumulative 25 basis point rate cut is 35.8%, while the chance of keeping rates unchanged is 60.6%. Additionally, there is a 3.7% probability of a cumulative 50 basis point rate cut.

UK crypto firms must apply for FCA licenses by September 2026 before new regime starts October 2027

CoinPaprika - The UK Financial Conduct Authority expects to open its crypto licensing gateway in September 2026. The new regulatory regime requiring FSMA authorization for crypto asset service providers goes live October 25, 2027.

CoinFund President Criticizes U.S. Senate's Crypto Market Structure Bill

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, CoinFund President and former banker Christopher Perkins expressed criticism on social media regarding the U.S. Senate's ongoing review of a cryptocurrency market structure bill. Perkins, who is also a member of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) Global Markets Advisory Committee, argued that restricting retail investors from earning rewards related to stablecoins is an inappropriate policy, especially given the persistent issue of income inequality. The United States already has a stablecoin bill known as GENIUS, and Perkins questioned why policymakers would prevent ordinary investors from benefiting ...

Amundi Smart Overnight Return UCITS ETF Significantly Increases Stake in MicroStrategy

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, European asset management giant Amundi Smart Overnight Return UCITS ETF has significantly increased its holdings in Bitcoin treasury company MicroStrategy (stock symbol: $MSTR) by 1600%, bringing the total investment to $32 million.

Bitcoin's VDD Multiple Indicates Accumulation Phase, Report Shows

Binance News - According to Odaily, a recent report by Glassnode reveals that Bitcoin's (BTC) VDD Multiple remains in a low range, suggesting the market is still in an accumulation phase. The current market condition reflects limited spending by long-term holders and reduced distribution pressure, which is seen as a positive sign. Glassnode notes that the market is absorbing previous price increases in a 'structurally constructive manner,' a pattern typically regarded as healthy market behavior. The VDD Multiple, or Value Days Destroyed Multiple, is a significant on-chain metric for Bitcoin. It measures the ratio of short-term spending speed to the ...

Ripple's UK Subsidiary Secures FCA Registration Approval

Binance News - According to Foresight News, Ripple Markets UK Ltd., a subsidiary of Ripple, has received registration approval from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Goldman Sachs Predicts Limited Market Impact from Nonfarm Payroll Data

Binance News - According to Odaily, Goldman Sachs anticipates that the upcoming nonfarm payroll data will not cause significant market fluctuations. The current positioning and volatility pricing indicate a limited demand for substantial market movements, unless extreme scenarios occur.

Nasdaq and CME Group to Relaunch Crypto Index in 2026

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, on January 9, Nasdaq and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group announced plans to deepen their collaboration by relaunching the Nasdaq CME Crypto Index (NCI™) on January 8, 2026. This initiative aims to provide institutions seeking digital asset investments with a transparent and reliable benchmark tool.

U.S. Treasury Yields Rise as Dollar Strengthens Ahead of Employment Data

Binance News - According to Odaily, U.S. Treasury yields have seen a slight increase, while the dollar has strengthened ahead of the release of December's non-farm employment data. Fadi Al Kurdi from FFA Kings highlighted in a report that this data could be crucial in shaping monetary policy expectations for 2026. He noted that any significant deviation from expectations might introduce volatility into the currency and bond markets. Meanwhile, the market is anticipating a ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court on whether U.S. President Donald Trump can invoke the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs without congressional approval. The dollar index rose by 0.1%, reaching 99.091, marking a four-week high.

Digital ruble: Russia accelerates large-scale rollout

Atlas21 - The digital ruble is entering the operational phase, with integration into federal institutions and major banks ahead of a full launch scheduled for September 2026. The post Digital ruble: Russia accelerates large-scale rollout appeared first on Atlas21.

Colombia: new tax reporting requirements for exchanges

Atlas21 - Exchanges and intermediaries will be required to submit detailed information on transactions and users. The post Colombia: new tax reporting requirements for exchanges appeared first on Atlas21.

EU DAC8 Law Takes Effect, Requires Crypto Platforms to Report User Data to Tax Authorities

CoinPaprika - The European Union's DAC8 law took effect January 1, 2026, requiring custodial crypto platforms to report user identities, tax IDs, and transaction histories to national tax authorities. Non-custodial wallets remain exempt from the reporting requirements under the new directive.

South Korea: Supreme Court upholds the legality of BTC confiscation on exchanges

Atlas21 - The ruling reiterates that the seizure of bitcoin held on exchange platforms is consistent with criminal law. The post South Korea: Supreme Court upholds the legality of BTC confiscation on exchanges appeared first on Atlas21.

Australian Regulator Flags Grok in Rising AI Image Abuse Complaints

Decrypt - Reports of non-consensual AI-generated sexual images doubled since late 2025, with some involving children, the Commissioner said.

Masked Gunmen Tie Up Woman in France, Steal Crypto USB

Decrypt - France is becoming a European hotspot for crypto wrench attacks, with over 14 crypto-related attacks documented last year.

Optimism Foundation Proposes Using 50% of Revenue for Buybacks

TheDefiant - The vote will begin on Jan 22, and OP buybacks will begin in February if the measure passes.

Ripple Rules Out IPO Plans Despite Million Raise at Billion Valuation

CoinPaprika - Ripple confirmed it has no plans to pursue an initial public offering. President Monica Long said the company's billion valuation and November funding round provide sufficient capital for continued expansion.

Crypto Derivatives Market Reset After Oct. 10 Crash: BitMEX

TheDefiant - The Oct. 10–11 crash exposed weaknesses in exchange risk systems.

Polymarket Begins Rolling Out Fees in US App and Crypto Markets

TheDefiant - Polymarket has also become the exclusive prediction market partner of the Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones.

Ethereum Upgrades For More L2 Capacity

Trustnodes - The ethereum network has just implemented a json fork to further increase second layer capacity by moving the max limit on blobs to 21 from 15.

Alleged sale of 57 BTC: possible violation of Trump’s executive order, but US Marshals deny

Atlas21 - The US Marshals have denied the alleged sale of confiscated bitcoins to the developers of Samourai Wallet. The post Alleged sale of 57 BTC: possible violation of Trump’s executive order, but US Marshals deny appeared first on Atlas21.

Binance Futures launches XAGUSDT silver perpetual contract with up to 50x leverage on January 7, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.

CoinPaprika - Binance Futures will list a USDS-margined XAGUSDT perpetual contract on January 7, 2026 at 10:00 UTC, offering up to 50x leverage on silver. The contract will be margined and settled in USDT, trade 24/7 with funding every four hours, and support Multi-Assets Mode for eligible users.

No exclusion for Bitcoin treasury companies from MSCI indices

Atlas21 - The stock index giant announces a rethink on the classification of companies holding digital assets. The post No exclusion for Bitcoin treasury companies from MSCI indices appeared first on Atlas21.

Sustainable mining: Canaan will use miners’ heat to warm greenhouses in Canada

Atlas21 - Canaan aims to convert the heat generated by Bitcoin mining into a heating source for tomato cultivation. The post Sustainable mining: Canaan will use miners’ heat to warm greenhouses in Canada appeared first on Atlas21.

Crypto Markets Trade Mixed as Bitcoin Pulls Back

TheDefiant - BTC hovers around $92,000 as ETH extends weekly gains.

Kraken’s Ink Layer 2 Surpasses $500 Million in TVL

TheDefiant - Liquidity has surged since October, but daily active users have fallen by more than half from their peak.

How Digital Asset Treasuries Went Mainstream in 2025

TheDefiant - Expanding from Bitcoin to Ethereum, Solana, and other altcoins, public companies embraced crypto as a core treasury tool — and exposed new risks along the way.

Crypto starts 2026 STRONG! Venezuela Impacts on the market! Lighter TGE reactions!

Decrypt - The global crypto market cap pushed another 2% to $3.22T as majors continue to grind up; BTC +1% at $93,780; ETH +2% at $3,240, SOL +3% at $139; XRP led up 12% to $2.37 RENDER (+18%), SUI (+18%) and LIT (+15%) led top movers. Bank of America formally launched its crypto recommendations for wealth clients with up to 4% portfolio allocation. Morgan Stanley filed for a Solana Trust with the SEC. Goldman Sachs upgraded Coinbase to a ‘Buy’ rating today while simultaneously downgrading eToro. Japan’s finance minister endorsed deeper crypto integration, including lower taxes and exchange-level reforms. Vitalik Buterin claimed Ethereum has effectively solved the “Blockchain Trilemma” by ...

US ETFs Buy $700 Million Bitcoin

Trustnodes - Bitcoin ETFs saw one of their highest inflow on Monday with BlackRock buying $370 million worth of bitcoin while Fidelity added $190 million.

Polymarket and Parcl Launch Real Estate Prediction Markets

TheDefiant - The leading decentralized prediction market is working with Parcl, an onchain real estate market, to enable users to bet on US home prices.

Ripple Exec Endorses Franklin Templeton XRP Strategy - Institutional Adoption

CoinPaprika - Ripple Managing Director Reece Merrick has publicly endorsed Franklin Templeton's decision to label XRP a foundational asset. The $1.6 trillion asset manager recently integrated the XRP Ledger for its tokenized money market funds.

China will pay interest on digital yuan wallets from January 2026

CoinPaprika - China's central bank will require commercial banks to pay interest on digital yuan wallet balances from January 1, 2026. The new framework turns e-CNY from cash-like money into deposit-style digital currency integrated with banks' balance sheets.

Zcash Emerges as Top-Performing Large-Cap Crypto of the Year

TheDefiant - The privacy-focused token has far outperformed Bitcoin and Ethereum as interest in confidential on-chain transactions surged.

California Billionaire Tax 2026: Crypto Leaders Warn Exodus

CoinPaprika - California billionaire tax 2026 ballot initiative proposes 5% levy on net worth over $1 billion including unrealized gains. Crypto executives Jesse Powell and Hunter Horsley warn the plan could trigger industry exodus.

Crypto Markets Trade Mostly Flat as Year-End Activity Remains Light

TheDefiant - Trading volumes stayed subdued while BTC, ETH and other large-caps rose slightly.

The White Whale up 10x in a week! Lighter TGE! Saylor buys $109M BTC!

Decrypt - Btc: 87k (-1%) | btc.D: 59.0% (0%). Eth: 2953 (-3%) | bnb: 853 (-1%) | sol: 124 (-3%). The White Whale goes almost 15x in a week, from $5m to $71m mcap. Lighter TGE rumours stirring. YouTuber Nick Shirley reveals mass fraud in Minnesota daycare system. Gold & Silver prices see huge dump

Japan Cuts Crypto Tax to 20% in 2026 Tax Reform Blueprint

CoinPaprika - Japan plans to cut crypto tax rates from 55% to a flat 20% in 2026. The ruling coalition released a tax reform blueprint on December 19.

Kalshi’s Weekly Volume Hits $2.3B, Nearly Double Polymarket’s

TheDefiant - The prediction market’s volumes accelerated over the past seven days to overtake its main rival.

Lighter Publishes Operations Code Ahead of TGE

TheDefiant - The leading perp DEX by trading volume is gearing up for its highly anticipated token airdrop.

RWAs Became Wall Street’s Gateway to Crypto in 2025

TheDefiant - In just a year, tokenized real-world assets have gone from an idea to billions in on-chain liquidity, shaking up traditional finance.

Prediction Markets Expand from DeFi Niche to Global News Sources

TheDefiant - Polymarket has been thrust into the mainstream limelight in 2025, making it one of the year’s breakout products.

Ethereum Fees Fall to Sub Pennies

Trustnodes - Ethereum transactions are at their all time high of 1.8 million a day, the current average blocksize is lower at 140kb than two years ago at 180kb, yet networks fees are now at 2016 levels.

BlackRock Names Bitcoin ETF One of Three Top Investment Themes for 2025

CoinPaprika - BlackRock named its iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF one of three major investment themes for 2025. The fund attracted $25 billion in net inflows this year despite negative returns.

Polymarket Volumes Surge on Layer 2 Speculation

TheDefiant - The leading decentralized prediction market clocked its busiest weekend since the 2024 US presidential election.

Crypto Markets Rally Ahead of Holidays

TheDefiant - Bitcoin and Ethereum rise over 2% while SKY and NEAR lead the altcoin market.

Magma Devs Launches RPC Smart Router on Google Cloud

TheDefiant - The new tool distributes requests across multiple providers to reduce outages and delays on public blockchains.

Coinbase CEO Debates Base App’s Strategic Focus

TheDefiant - Brian Armstrong responds to community feedback about the Base App, which now blends finance and social features.

Metaplanet Raises $150 Million via Preferred Shares for Bitcoin Treasury

CoinPaprika - Metaplanet approved capital reforms to raise $150 million via preferred shares for Bitcoin purchases. The company holds 30,823 BTC and Capital Group increased its stake to 11.39%.

Charles Hoskinson on Hash vs Lattice-Based Cryptography

Decrypt - Cardano co-founder Charles Hoskinson talks hash vs lattice-based cryptography, and how November's “poisoned transaction” hack could have destroyed Cardano if they were BFT-based “Ethereum is embracing STARKs and hash-based crypto. [Cardano is] embracing lattice-based crypto on our side. You know, it’s Blu-ray vs HD DVD, we’ll see which one the market picks.”

Metaplanet Launches Sponsored ADRs on US OTC Market Under Ticker MPJPY

CoinPaprika - Metaplanet launches sponsored ADRs under ticker MPJPY to expand access for U.S. investors seeking Bitcoin treasury exposure. The move upgrades the previous unsponsored MTPLF structure with Deutsche Bank acting as the depositary to improve liquidity.

Coinbase Sues Three States Over Prediction Market Restrictions

TheDefiant - The lawsuits were filed just before the Senate confirmed Trump’s pick to lead what would be prediction markets' federal regulator, the CFTC.

Wall Street giant ICE targets MoonPay in $5 billion crypto push

CoinPaprika - NYSE owner Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is reportedly negotiating a stake in crypto payments firm MoonPay at a $5 billion valuation. The investment would mark another major step into digital assets for the Wall Street giant after backing Bakkt and Polymarket.

Senate confirms Michael Selig and Travis Hill to lead CFTC and FDIC

CoinPaprika - CFTC chairman Michael Selig and FDIC chairman Travis Hill won Senate confirmation December 18, 2025, installing crypto-friendly leadership at two key U.S. financial regulators. The 53-43 vote positions both agencies to reshape digital asset oversight.

Charles Hoskinson Critiques US Government on Crypto Objectivity

Decrypt - Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson says the U.S. government needs much more rigorous testing when it comes to deciding which cryptocurrencies are considered valuable and which are not. “Why is XRP in the system but not Sui? Why is Solana in the system but not BNB? Can we objectively answer that against some metric?”

Coinbase & Robinhood Big Announcements! BTC falls then bounces!

Decrypt - Crypto majors were mixed; btc+0.3% at $87,400; eth -2% at $2,870; bnb -2% at $838, sol -3% at $124. Beat (+26%), pippin (+9%) and cc (+4%) led top movers. Coinbase announced several new products last night, including prediction markets, stock trading, equity perps, ai advisors, borrowing, full dex integration and more. Senators proposed the safe crypto act, creating a federal task force to coordinate agencies on crypto scam enforcement and investor protection. The dtcc said it will issue tokenized securities on canton network, starting with tokenized u.S. Treasuries. Ex-alameda ceo caroline ellison left federal prison after 11 months, moving to another government facility or home confinement to serve the rest of her 2-year sentence. The acting cftc chair ...

Digital Wealth Partners Launches Algorithmic XRP Trading for Retirement Accounts

CoinPaprika - Digital Wealth Partners launched an algorithmic trading strategy for XRP within retirement accounts. The strategy uses automated execution powered by Arch Public with custody at Anchorage Digital.

Bitcoin Rises on Red QQQ

Trustnodes - Bitcoin is up today, regaining $90,000 after a drop to $86,000 on Tuesday despite stocks being slightly down with QQQ at -0.3%.

Bitcoin Rallies Back Over $90,000 as Alts See Modest Gains

TheDefiant - Ethereum broke back above $3,000 this morning as markets caught some relief

Pet Wellness Company Comes to Bitcoin and Ethereum DATs

Trustnodes - A pet wellness penny stock, SRXH, has entered into an agreement to buy out EMJX, making it go public as a digital assets treasury (DAT) company.

HashKey Crypt Exchange Debuts at $2.4 Billion

Trustnodes - HashKey has become the first crypto entity to publicly trade in Asia with its stock price opening just above HK$7 to close at HK$6.67.

2026 Crypto Predictions, 2025 Crypto Awards, Trump as Crypto person of the Year

Decrypt - Crypto majors were very red to start the week; btc -3% at $87,200; eth -6% at $2,950, bnb -2% at $868, sol -3% at $128. Xdc (+4%), cc (+3%) and sky (+2%) led top movers. Jpmorgan launched a tokenized money-market fund on ethereum, using onchain rails to settle fund shares. The senate punted the crypto market-structure markup to next year, delaying near-term progress on a major u.S. Framework bill. Coinbase and robinhood joined the new u.S. ‘tech force’ aimed at recruiting top engineers to build ai infra for the government. Metamask expanded beyond ethereum by adding native bitcoin support, letting users buy, send, and receive btc inside the wallet. Paypal applied for a bank charter in utah as its next potential step into the traditional banking system. Trump said ...

SEC Commissioner Peirce, Crypto Experts Say Privacy Is Key to Crypto Adoption

TheDefiant - The recent SEC Crypto Task Force roundtable discussed the rising demand for privacy tools and the need for compliant solutions as crypto adoption grows.

Gnosis Hard Fork to Recover Balancer Funds Sparks Debate on Immutability

TheDefiant - The move to return frozen funds following the Balancer hack has split the Gnosis community over governance and the limits of “code is law.”

RedotPay, Crypto to TradFi App Raises $107 million

Trustnodes - RedotPay, an app that lets you send cryptos like USDc to bank accounts, has raised $107 million in a Series B round.

Prediction Market Monthly Volumes Grew 130x Since 2024: Keyrock, Dune

TheDefiant - A new joint report shows rapid growth, high accuracy, and strong adoption for the sector.

ETFs Sold $500 Million Bitcoin and ETH

Trustnodes - The US bitcoin ETFs saw their biggest outflows in nearly a month on Monday (since November 20) with $357 million worth of bitcoin sold.

Senate Delays CLARITY Act Crypto Bill to 2026 Market Structure

CoinPaprika - US Senate delays CLARITY Act crypto market structure bill until early 2026.

The US Lawmaker trying make Crypto mainstream in the USA

Decrypt - Indiana State Representative Kyle Pierce unpacks hist latest crypto-focused bill, while showcasing his familiarity with Bitcoin.

SushiSwap Approves SUSHI Emissions Boost in Vote Controlled by Single Wallet

TheDefiant - SushiSwap approved a plan to sharply increase SUSHI token emissions, with the decision driven almost entirely by a single voting wallet.

Bitcoin and Stocks Fall to Open the Week

Trustnodes - Bitcoin has fallen below $88k as of writing with QQQ also turning slightly red after futures suggested green in a packed week with both...

Bitcoin's Hashrate Dives as 400,000 Miners Taken Out in Xinjiang

Trustnodes - Bitcoin's hashrate has fallen by more than 10% from 1.08 zetahash a second to 887 exahashes as authorities in China have cracked down on miners in Xinjiang...

BitMine Buys $300 Million ETH

Trustnodes - BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) has bought more than 100,000 eth, worth over $300 million, last week according to a statement.

MicroStrategy Buys Another $1 Billion Bitcoin

Trustnodes - MicroStrategy bought 10,645 BTC last week for around $980 million at an average price of $92,098 per bitcoin, slightly higher than the current price of $89.5k.

Phantom wallet integrates Kalshi prediction markets, letting 20 million users trade regulated event contracts directly inside the app

CoinPaprika - Phantom wallet adds Kalshi prediction markets, enabling in-app event trading with Solana and CASH tokens on CFTC-regulated contracts for politics, crypto, and sports.

BPCE Launches Crypto Trading for 2 Million French Customers

CoinPaprika - French bank BPCE began offering Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and USDC trading to two million customers via mobile apps December 8, 2025.

Strive Asset Management Launches $500 Million Stock Sale to Buy More Bitcoin

CoinPaprika - Strive Asset Management announced a $500 million preferred stock offering to acquire more Bitcoin and related products.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Says US Entering Crypto Golden Age

CoinPaprika - Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong declared the U.S. has entered a "golden age for freedom" following the SEC's dismissal of its lawsuit against the exchange.

Strategy acquires 10,624 bitcoin for $963 million as total holdings hit 660,624 BTC

CoinPaprika - Strategy bought 10,624 bitcoin for about $963 million last week, funded by stock sales, taking its corporate holdings to 660,624 BTC.

Crypto Enters Murky Politics

Trustnodes - The apolitical money, bitcoin, was arguably never outside of politics as such, but now might be zooming into football politics in some corners.

Robinhood Acquires Two Indonesian Firms to Enter Southeast Asia Market

CoinPaprika - Robinhood Markets entered agreements to acquire two Indonesian firms, marking its entry into Southeast Asia's largest crypto market.

Franklin Templeton XRP ETF Hits 63M Holdings in Week

CoinPaprika - Franklin Templeton XRP ETF holdings reached 63 million tokens in one week, valued at $127.8 million on NYSE Arca.

Italy orders non-compliant VASPs to exit by December 30, 2025

CoinPaprika - Italy requires crypto exchanges to secure MiCA authorization by December 30, 2025 or cease operations.

Twenty One Capital to List on NYSE December 9 Under Ticker XXI

CoinPaprika - Twenty One Capital, the Bitcoin company led by Jack Mallers, will begin trading on the NYSE under ticker XXI on December 9.

BitMine buys 96,798 ETH worth $265 million in one week

CoinPaprika - BitMine Immersion purchased 96,798 ETH worth approximately $265 million, bringing total Ethereum holdings to 3.73 million tokens.

UK Crypto Law: Digital Assets Now Legally Property After Royal Assent

CoinPaprika - UK crypto law receives royal assent, making digital assets legally recognised as personal property for the first time.

Poland Vetoes MiCA Crypto Bill Over Freedom Threats 2025

CoinPaprika - President Karol Nawrocki vetoed Poland's Crypto-Asset Market Act on December 1. The presidential office claims the bill grants government power to block crypto websites "with one click" and imposes excessive licensing fees.

Vanguard Opens Platform to Crypto ETFs

CoinPaprika - Vanguard Group permits crypto ETF trading on its platform. The policy starts December 2, 2025. It includes Bitcoin and Ether funds for 50 million clients.

Kraken Launches Market Participation Program

CoinPaprika - Kraken introduces equity-linked incentives for high-volume institutional traders to boost liquidity.

Ripple Secures MAS Approval for MPI License Expansion in Singapore

CoinPaprika - Ripple received MAS approval to expand its Major Payment Institution license in Singapore on December 1, 2025.

House Report Alleges Trump Crypto Empire Enables Foreign Influence

CoinPaprika - House Judiciary Committee released a report on November 24, 2025, accusing President Trump of using his office to build a $11.6 billion crypto empire through self-dealing.

South Korea Expands Crypto Travel Rule to All Transactions

CoinPaprika - South Korea expands travel rule to sub-1M won crypto trades, adding bans on high-risk exchanges.

Australia Unveils 2025 Digital Asset Laws for Investor Protection

CoinPaprika - The Australian government introduced a bill to regulate digital asset platforms and custody services under new financial licensing rules.

Dutch Firm Blockrise Gets MiCA License for Bitcoin-Backed Corporate Loans

CoinPaprika - Netherlands-based Blockrise secures MiCA license, enabling regulated Bitcoin custody and corporate loans across Europe.

Robinhood and Susquehanna to Launch Futures Exchange in 2026

CoinPaprika - Robinhood and Susquehanna formed a joint venture to launch a CFTC-licensed futures and derivatives exchange in 2026.

Texas Invests $5M in Bitcoin: First State ETF Purchase

CoinPaprika - Texas becomes the first U.S. state to buy $5M in Bitcoin ETF, with $10M total allocated.

Kraken Krak App Upgrade: Debit Card, Salary Deposits, 10% APY

CoinPaprika - Kraken rolled out a major upgrade to its Krak app, adding a debit card, salary deposits, and high-yield savings.

Metaplanet Secures $130M Bitcoin Loan for Holdings Expansion

CoinPaprika - Metaplanet drew $130 million from its Bitcoin-backed facility to buy more BTC.

Monad EVM-Compatible Mainnet Goes Live November 2025

CoinPaprika - Monad s high-throughput EVM mainnet launches with 10,000 TPS and MON token distribution.

Bitcoiners vs. JP Morgan: Boycott Erupts Over Index Exclusion Threat

CoinPaprika - Bitcoin community targets JP Morgan boycott amid MSCI crypto treasury exclusion risks.

New Zealand Digital Currency Education in Schools from 2026

CoinPaprika - New Zealand integrates digital currency into financial literacy program for schools in 2026.

Bit Digital Q3 2025 Earnings: 33% Revenue Rise, ETH Holdings Hit $590M

CoinPaprika - Bit Digital reported $30.5 million in Q3 2025 revenue, up 33% from last year, driven by Ethereum staking and cloud services.

Coinbase Launches ETH USDC Loans on Base Morpho

CoinPaprika - Coinbase launched ETH-collateralized USDC loans for U.S. users on Base this week.

Metaplanet $150M Raise: Perpetual Preferred Equity for Bitcoin

CoinPaprika - Metaplanet announced a $150 million raise through Class B perpetual preferred equity on November 20.

A new kids’ show will come with a crypto wallet when it debuts this fall

TechCrunch - A new animated kids’ series expected to premiere this year won’t be headed for a TV network. Or a streaming service. Instead, the founders of production studio We Ghosted Media plan to launch on a decentralized web platform that uses blockchain technology. And yes, a crypto wallet will be involved. We Ghosted Media — founded by […]

Researchers accuse North Korea of $1.4 billion Bybit crypto heist

TechCrunch - North Korea is behind the massive crypto hack, according to several blockchain monitoring firms and a well-known researcher

Sam Altman’s Worldcoin becomes World and shows new iris-scanning Orb to prove your humanity

TechCrunch - Worldcoin, the Sam Altman co-founded “proof of personhood” crypto project that scans people’s eyeballs, announced on Thursday that it dropped the “coin” from its name and is now just “World.” The startup behind the World project, Tools for Humanity, also unveiled its next generation of iris-scanning “Orbs” and other tools at a live event in […]

Aptos CEO Mo Shaikh shares his journey to web3 and market opportunities in Asia and Middle East

TechCrunch - TechCrunch sat down with Shaikh this week at the Korea Blockchain Week 2024 conference in Seoul to talk about Aptos' expansion; its partnerships with major Asian web2 companies; and how Aptos uses blockchain to make financial transactions seamless and cost-effective.

South Korean tech giant Naver launches crypto wallet in partnership with Chiliz

TechCrunch - Many tech companies are expanding their reach into the web3 market, integrating blockchain and web3 technologies into their products and services. In the latest development, South Korean internet giant Naver is launching its first digital asset wallet, Naver Pay Wallet, for the Korean market. It is partnering with Chiliz, a blockchain provider for sports and […]

Global crypto firms turn to Hong Kong for refuge — and opportunity

TechCrunch - With U.S. regulators continuing to ramp up their scrutiny of crypto, startups and founders in the space are looking overseas to find friendlier climates to support their growth. One such destination is Hong Kong, which, seeking to restore its status as a financial hub, is banking on favorable crypto regulations to draw a fresh raft […]

Vana plans to let users rent out their Reddit data to train AI

TechCrunch - In the generative AI boom, data is the new oil. So why shouldn’t you be able to sell your own? From Big Tech firms to startups, AI makers are licensing e-books, images, videos, audio and more from data brokers, all in the pursuit of training up more capable (and more legally defensible) AI-powered products. Shutterstock […]