HODLTicker
90632
Bitcoin whales buy more as liquidity recovers; Ripple gains UK approval; Nasdaq-CME index launched.
Kevin Warsh emerges as market favorite for next Fed chair as Trump signals decision
Cryptopolitan - Kevin Warsh is now the leading candidate to become the next U.S. Federal Reserve chair.
UK FCA Plans September Launch for Crypto Licensing Gateway
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced its intention to begin accepting applications for crypto licenses in September 2026. This… For the full story, head over to TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
South Korea Supreme Court Ruling Treats Exchange-Held Bitcoin as Seizable Property
Bitcoin.com - South Korea’s top court has drawn a hard legal line on digital assets, ruling that bitcoin held on exchanges can be seized during criminal probes, cementing virtual assets as enforceable property under criminal procedure. Supreme Court Confirms Exchange-Held Bitcoin Can Be Seized A landmark judicial decision has addressed how digital assets interact with criminal procedure. […]
Boozman weighs delaying crypto bill markup as Bipartisan talks advance
Cryptopolitan - Senator Boozman may delay the vote on the crypto bill to facilitate more bipartisan discussions.
White House has backup plans ready if court blocks Trump tariffs
Cryptopolitan - Top White House officials spent Thursday night on a call mapping out what to do if the Supreme Court says no to President Trump’s emergency tariff powers. Kevin Hassett, who runs the National Economic Council, said Friday the administration isn’t sitting around waiting to see what happens. They’ve already figured out other ways to keep […]
Ripple Wins FCA Approval, Paving the Way for Massive UK Payments Expansion
Bitcoin.com - Ripple secured key U.K. regulatory approvals, clearing the way to scale compliant digital asset payments, deepen its London footprint and position its payments platform at the center of the country’s rapidly evolving cross-border finance landscape. Ripple Wins FCA Green Light to Expand Digital Asset Payments in the UK A regulatory breakthrough highlights growing confidence in […]
Linea becomes latest casualty as Arkham cuts L2s based on 'importance to crypto'
Cryptopolitan - Arkham Intelligence, a prominent crypto analytics and exchange platform, has announced it will no longer provide support for the Linea blockchain on its intelligence platform from January 11. The decision comes amid a periodic review, which Arkham carries out to determine how relevant a chain is based on factors like user demand and its overall […]
Rain Raises $250M to Scale Its Payments Capabilities Globally
Bitcoin.com - The Series C funding round, led by Iconiq, will allow the company to expand into key licensed markets, opening the doors for partners to launch compliant solutions in these jurisdictions. Rain also became a unicorn, with its valuation reaching $1.95 billion. Rain Raises $250 Million, Reaches Unicorn Status Rain, one of the largest stablecoin-linked card […]
Ripple’s UK License Quietly Changed XRP’s Positioning
BeInCrypto - Ripple’s UK licence quietly opened the door for XRP to be used in regulated cross-border payments, even though markets barely noticed. The post Ripple’s UK License Quietly Changed XRP’s Positioning appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Iran Used $2 Billion in Crypto to Run Its Militant Proxies in 2025
BeInCrypto - Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) transacted more than $2 billion in cryptocurrency to avoid sanctions and fuel cybercriminal operations, according to Chainalysis. The figure could be higher, given that it only accounts for sanctions designations from the US. Iran’s situation reflects an exponential rise in illicit cryptocurrency transactions, driven by other sanctions from countries The post Iran Used $2 Billion in Crypto to Run Its Militant Proxies in 2025 appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin Whales Keep Buying as 100+ BTC Addresses Set New Record
BitcoinMagazine - Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Whales Keep Buying as 100+ BTC Addresses Set New Record Bitcoin whale accumulation hit a record high as 100+ BTC addresses surged, even as bitcoin consolidates near $90,000 amid easing macro uncertainty. This post Bitcoin Whales Keep Buying as 100+ BTC Addresses Set New Record first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
Nasdaq, CME Group join forces to launch Nasdaq-CME Crypto Index
CoinTelegraph - Cryptocurrency index benchmarks and crypto index investment vehicles will grow in popularity as market complexity increases, analysts say.
Colombia advances crypto tax rules as global reporting standards take shape
CoinTelegraph - New rules from Colombia’s tax authority require crypto service providers to collect and share user and transaction data.
Bitcoin Liquidity Shows Signs of Recovery as Prices Approach $94,000
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin’s recent move towards the $94,000 mark indicates an influx of liquidity into the cryptocurrency market. This development comes as… For the full story, head over to TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
US lawmakers demand ethics safeguards for market structure bill: Report
CoinTelegraph - Democratic leaders on key committees considering crypto market structure legislation are reportedly drawing a line in the sand over elected officials profiting off the industry.
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.
China Extends Gold Acquisition Streak, Buys 30
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The People’s Bank of China added approximately 30,000 troy ounces of gold to its reserves in December, marking the continuation… For the full story, head over to TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
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.
Morgan Stanley to Release Its Own Crypto Wallet Amid Digital Asset Push: Report
Bitcoin.com - Banking giant Morgan Stanley has announced it’s working on its own proprietary digital wallet. Head of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Says Bank Has Big Digital Asset Plans for 2026 Earlier this week, the 90-year-old institution announced it was planning to launch its own bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), which would make it the first major U.S. […]
BNY Taps Ripple Prime to Pioneer Programmable Cash for Big Investors
U.Today - BNY states that these tokenized deposits will serve as the "connective tissue" between traditional assets and digital rails.
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.
Bitcoin Holds $90,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide Over 1%
Benzinga - Bitcoin is holding above $90,000 amid a solid U.S. jobs data release on Friday. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price ...
Bitcoin's Overlooked Role In The Protests In Iran
Benzinga - Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may play an underrated role in the recent protests in Iran, with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard reportedly moving $1 billion through crypto exchanges to evade sanctions. Currency Collapse Drives Mass Bitcoin Adoption The Iranian rial crashed to a record 1.42 million per U.S. dollar in late December, having lost over 40% of its value since June 2025. While ordinary citizens flee economic collapse, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been using cryptocurrency for a different purpose: evading international sanctions. TRM Labs identified Zedcex and Zedxion, two UK-registered exchanges, as key ...
Bitcoin Surges Toward $92K After Supreme Court Defers Tariff Ruling
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin briefly surged toward $92,000 on Jan. 9 after the U.S. Supreme Court delayed a ruling on the Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs. The price quickly retraced, however, triggering $20 million in liquidations and returning the asset to its $90,000 to $92,000 consolidation zone. Bitcoin Surges on Court Deferral Bitcoin surged toward the $92,000 threshold on […]
Ripple-Backed Firm Enters Major Partnership to Boost XRP Adoption
U.Today - XRP continues to see attention across the global space, with major entities joining efforts to facilitate institutional XRP infrastructure and boost adoption for the asset.
Bitcoin Price Holds $90,000 as Tariff Ruling Delay Eases Some Macro Jitters
BitcoinMagazine - Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Holds $90,000 as Tariff Ruling Delay Eases Some Macro Jitters The bitcoin price hovered near $90,000 as the Supreme Court's tariff ruling delay reduced macro uncertainty and kept crypto markets relatively stable. This post Bitcoin Price Holds $90,000 as Tariff Ruling Delay Eases Some Macro Jitters first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
Bitcoin’s next super rally could depend on this key data point
CoinTelegraph - Long-term Bitcoin holders sold nearly $300 billion worth of BTC in 2025, but as this sell pressure declines, a bullish outlook for 2026 has emerged.
Bitcoin Is Set For A Rally In 2026 If These Levels Break: Report
Benzinga - Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is setting up well for a rally in 2026, backed by several bullish technical indicators and receding sell pressure. What Happened: Glassnode data shows that profit-taking pressure has largely subsided, allowing Bitcoin to rebound from around $87,000 into the mid-$90,000 range. The move reflects exhaustion on the sell side—particularly among long-term holders—and signals a stabilization phase following the distribution seen in the fourth quarter of 2025. However, upside momentum now faces substantial overhead supply between roughly $92,000 and $117,000, where ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
Analyst: How Bitcoin Difficulty Adjustments Are Stabilizing the Market
CryptoPotato - Falling mining difficulty is easing pressure on miners, potentially reducing forced BTC sales and quietly stabilizing the market.
XRP Price Forecast 2026: Ripple and Amazon Quietly Partner Up
99Bitcoins - XRP X Amazon. If you didn’t know, now you know, and it’s affecting everyone’s XRP price forecast 2026. has only managed a2x since the halving and XRP is up 5x. Meanwhile, Amazon Web Services and Ripple are experimenting with something far less flashy than token launches or viral ETF debuts, though those are nice, but.. The post XRP Price Forecast 2026: Ripple and Amazon Quietly Partner Up appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Fed ‘Sweet Spot’ Sends Signal for Bitcoin as Jobs Data Quietly Sets Stage for $100K BTC
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin’s march toward $100,000 is gaining momentum as cooling U.S. labor data, shifting Fed policy expectations, and geopolitical tensions converge, setting the stage for renewed price discovery and a possible breakout beyond prior all-time highs. Macro Signals and Global Tensions Fuel Bitcoin’s Six-Figure Push A shifting macro and geopolitical landscape is sharpening investor focus on […]
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.
XRP Dips 14% As First Sell Wave of 2026 Hits — Yet The Trends Holds
BeInCrypto - XRP price has pulled back sharply after a strong start to the year. Since topping on January 6, the price has been down more than 14%. Even after the drop, XRP remains up roughly 11% over the past seven days, showing this move is more correction than a collapse. What matters now is not the The post XRP Dips 14% As First Sell Wave of 2026 Hits — Yet The Trends Holds appeared first on BeInCrypto.
President Trump Reveals No Pardon for SBF in the Works
Bitcoin.com - During a recent interview, President Donald Trump declared that he had no intention of pardoning Sam Bankman-Fried, mixing his name with other high-profile individuals, including Sean Combs, AKA Diddy. Last year, reports stated that SBF’s parents were seeking avenues to reach a pardon for their son. Trump Says No Pardon For SBF Despite Ongoing Efforts […]
Dumbest Reason to Buy Bitcoin Named by Cathie Wood, Canadian Billionaire Claims
U.Today - Canadian mining mogul Frank Giustra has launched a blistering attack on Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood, awarding her "first prize for the dumbest reason to buy Bitcoin.".
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.
South Korea Moves Toward Spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2026 Growth Push
cryptoDNES - South Korea is moving closer to allowing spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, signaling a meaningful shift in how the country approaches digital assets within its financial system. The post South Korea Moves Toward Spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2026 Growth Push appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Security expert Bruce Schneier ‘guarantees’ governments are bulk spying with AI
CoinTelegraph - From PRISM to AI, mass surveillance has only grown more powerful. Bruce Schneier warns the post-Snowden world may be entering an even darker phase.
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.
BTC Price Suddenly Rockets by $2K as Trump Posts Unpublished Jobs Data
CryptoPotato - The US Supreme Court also delayed making a decision on the Trump-imposed tariffs.
DOGE Price Analysis for January 9
U.Today - Should one expect DOGE to drop to the $0.13 zone soon?
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).
$1.06 Billion in Days: Ethereum Just Flashed Crucial Market Signal
U.Today - Ethereum has spent time consolidating within a broad range, with the latest signal now crucial for its price action.
SEC Releases 2025 Report on Capital-Raising Dynamics
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released its 2025 staff report on capital-raising dynamics, highlighting key trends and data… For the full story, head over to TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
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.
Bitcoin price clings to $90K as traders eye US Supreme Court tariff ruling
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin traders avoided taking positions amid sideways BTC price action, while markets waited for a decision on US trade tariffs by the Supreme Court.
This Investor Thinks the United States Could Start Buying Bitcoin in 2026
BitcoinMagazine - Bitcoin Magazine This Investor Thinks the United States Could Start Buying Bitcoin in 2026 Cathie Wood thinks that with crypto now a durable political issue, President Trump may move the U.S. beyond holding seized bitcoin and toward actively buying BTC for a national strategic reserve. This post This Investor Thinks the United States Could Start Buying Bitcoin in 2026 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
Ripple Gets FCA License Ahead of UK Crypto Rule Changes
cryptoDNES - Ripple has taken another step toward deeper regulatory integration in the United Kingdom, after its local subsidiary received approval from the country’s financial watchdog. The post Ripple Gets FCA License Ahead of UK Crypto Rule Changes appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
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%.
Goldman Sachs Veteran Slams XRP Critics
U.Today - Dom Kwok has spoken out against XRP critics as a set of people with a deep bias against the coin.
South Korea Preparing to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Crypto Policy Pivot
BitcoinMagazine - Bitcoin Magazine South Korea Preparing to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Crypto Policy Pivot South Korea is moving to approve spot bitcoin ETFs this year as part of a broader crypto policy shift that pairs regulated market access with stricter stablecoin rules and expanded use of blockchain in public finance. This post South Korea Preparing to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Crypto Policy Pivot first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
Bitcoin Maintains $90K Despite Rising Geopolitical Tension, Morgan Stanley Enters Crypto ETF Race: Weekly Recap
CryptoPotato - The first full week of 2026 was quite eventful, but BTC and crypto have remained rather unfazed.
Bitcoin Exchange Balances Are Falling As Market Structure Evolves
Benzinga - Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is undergoing a notable shift beneath the surface of daily price action, as the amount of Bitcoin held on centralized exchanges continues to decline to levels last seen several years ago. The ongoing drawdown in exchange reserves reflects deeper changes in how the asset is held, traded, and valued as the market matures. Exchange Reserves Drop To Critical Levels On-chain data from multiple analytics providers indicates that Bitcoin balances on centralized exchanges have fallen into an estimated range of 2.4 million to 2.8 million BTC as of early January 2026. This marks a meaningful reduction from prior cycle highs, when exchange reserves exceeded 3 million BTC around 2020. ...
Ripple Obtains Major License in UK
U.Today - Ripple has achieved a major regulatory milestone in the United Kingdom.
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.
Vexl: Empowering Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin Exchange Through Social Networks
BitcoinMagazine - Bitcoin Magazine Vexl: Empowering Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin Exchange Through Social Networks CEO Viliam Klamarcik explains how Vexl's web-of-trust model and end-to-end encryption prioritize privacy in peer-to-peer Bitcoin trading. This post Vexl: Empowering Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin Exchange Through Social Networks first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.
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
Binance News - Macroeconomic Data & Labor MarketsU.S. December Nonfarm Payrolls Fall Short of ExpectationsRegulation & Government PolicyCoinFund President Criticizes U.S. Senate's Crypto Market Structure BillGlobal Regulation & Licensing DevelopmentsRipple Secures UK Regulatory Approval Amid New Licensing RequirementsCommunity AnalysisCrypto ETFs & Institutional AdoptionSouth Korea Sets the Stage for Launching a Spot Bitcoin ETF by 2026Macroeconomic Events & Market VolatilityMarkets on a Knife’s Edge: Jobs Report & Supreme Court Ruling
Ripple Is Among the Few Crypto Firms to Pass FCA Scrutiny — Why XRP Holders Should Care
BeInCrypto - Ripple has cleared a major regulatory milestone in the UK, yet the XRP price remains largely muted. The company’s UK subsidiary, Ripple Markets UK Ltd., officially received registration from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This regulatory milestone enables Ripple to operate legally under the country’s regulated financial framework. Despite its significance, XRP is trading up The post Ripple Is Among the Few Crypto Firms to Pass FCA Scrutiny — Why XRP Holders Should Care appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Notorious Bitcoin Whale Opens Mega $30,065,443 XRP Long: Details
U.Today - Mega XRP long worth $30 million opened by the same Bitcoin whale, who perfectly timed December dump, flipped short and now holds $328 million across BTC, ETH, SOL and XRP longs.
Trump 'Has All Kinds Of Reasons' To Buy Bitcoin Before Midterms, Cathie Wood Says
Benzinga - Ark Invest’s CEO Cathie Wood predicts President Donald Trump will start buying Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for the strategic reserve before the 2026 midterms to maintain political momentum and crypto voter support. Trump Doesn’t Want To Be A Lame Duck In an interview published on Thursday, Wood identified three key motivations driving Trump toward strategic reserve purchases. First, he wants to avoid becoming a lame duck president in his final two years. Presidents who lose midterms typically lose their ability to pass legislation and advance their agenda. Second, Trump’s family has significant investments in Bitcoin and crypto ...
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.
Bitcoin RSI hints at $105K BTC price rebound as bull signals multiply
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin RSI flipped bullish on several timeframes, leading one trader to a $105,000 BTC price target within "three to four weeks."
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.
The Bet On InfoFi Is Changing — From Paying For Posts To Pricing Credibility
Benzinga - InfoFi arrived last year with a big ambition: put a price on information itself. Platforms rewarded users for commentary and social engagement, transforming posts and attention into tradeable value. The model took off, but now as spam rises and yields start to shrink, it faces its first real test. In 2026, InfoFi is still bubbling, but splitting. One side of the market is drifting toward content arbitrage, where posts become inventory and the focus is on engagement and rewards. The other is evolving into signal infrastructure that filters, ranks, and verifies information before it reaches markets, rewarding credibility over volume. That divergence is re-shaping the market, and the opportunity. ...
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.
Ripple wins FCA approval to offer compliant payment services in UK
CryptoBriefing - Ripple's FCA approval enhances its UK market presence, potentially accelerating digital asset integration and fostering financial innovation. The post Ripple wins FCA approval to offer compliant payment services in UK appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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.
Sharplink pockets $33M from Ether staking, deploys another $170M ETH
CoinTelegraph - Corporate crypto treasuries are increasingly turning to Ether staking, as companies like SharpLink generate recurring yield from onchain operations.
France Extends 2025 Budget to 2026 to Maintain Fiscal Stability
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The French government has enacted emergency legislation to extend its 2025 budget into 2026. This measure, passed late last month,… For the full story, head over to TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Amundi Significantly Increases Strategy Stock Holdings
Binance News - According to Odaily, European asset management firm Amundi, which manages assets worth $2.65 trillion, has significantly increased its holdings in Strategy stocks. Through its Amundi Smart Overnight Return UCITS ETF, the company has raised its investment to $32 million, marking a 1600% increase.
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 ...
Metaplanet's Director Shares Four Key Events That May Impact BTC Price in 2026
U.Today - Metaplanet's director and COO believes these four factors may impact the Bitcoin price this year.
Forget $150,000, Bitcoin's Real Target Is $2.9 Million: VanEck
Benzinga - VanEck released long-term capital market assumptions projecting Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could reach $2.9 million by 2050 in its base case, implying a 15% compound annual growth rate from current levels near $88,000. Base Case Built On Settlement And Reserve Adoption VanEck’s base case assumes Bitcoin will settle 5-10% of global international trade and 5% of domestic trade by 2050, while central banks allocate 2.5% of their balance sheets to Bitcoin as a reserve asset. The projection represents a structural shift from speculative asset to institutional monetary instrument. VanEck models Bitcoin’s penetration into two markets: global medium of ...
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.
Bitcoin BTC USD Price Eyes $100K as Wall Street Buying Meets Rate Cut Tailwinds
99Bitcoins - Bitcoin Price Forecast: Why Analysts See $102K Ahead The post Bitcoin BTC USD Price Eyes $100K as Wall Street Buying Meets Rate Cut Tailwinds appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
VanEck Forecasts Bitcoin Could Reach $2.9 Million by 2050
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Global asset manager VanEck has projected that Bitcoin might achieve a value of approximately $2.9 million by the year 2050.… For the full story, head over to TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Grayscale Signals Broader Institutional Crypto Ambitions With New Trusts
cryptoDNES - Recent filings in Delaware suggest that Grayscale Investments is quietly probing how far institutional crypto products could expand in the next market cycle. The post Grayscale Signals Broader Institutional Crypto Ambitions With New Trusts appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
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.
Rain Secures $250 Million Funding at $1.95 Billion Valuation
Binance News - According to BlockBeats, on January 9, stablecoin company Rain announced it has completed a $250 million funding round, valuing the company at $1.95 billion. The round was led by ICONIQ, with participation from Sapphire Ventures, Dragonfly, Bessemer, Lightspeed, and Galaxy Ventures. To date, Rain has raised over $338 million in total funding. The company assists clients in launching stablecoin cards on the Visa network. Rain plans to use the new capital to expand its presence in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Additionally, the funds will be used to help the company adapt to the rapidly changing global regulatory environment.
Evernorth, Doppler Finance collaborate to power institutional XRP infrastructure
CoinJournal - Evernorth and Doppler partner to explore institutional liquidity on XRP Ledger. Collaboration aims to deploy XRP capital and improve treasury management strategies. Strategic alliance focuses on bridging traditional finance with XRPL-native systems. SAN FRANCISCO, CA – January 9, 2026 – Evernorth, an XRP digital asset treasury company supported by Ripple and SBI Holdings, and Doppler […] The post Evernorth, Doppler Finance collaborate to power institutional XRP infrastructure appeared first on CoinJournal.
Ripple CTO Emeritus Named as Headline Speaker at Key XRP Event: Details
U.Today - Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz, one of the original architects of the XRPL, is set to take the stage at the upcoming XRP event.
Tom Lee’s Bitmine stakes 827K Ethereum worth over $2.5B
CryptoBriefing - Bitmine's significant Ethereum stake highlights the growing institutional confidence in crypto assets and the potential for increased market influence. The post Tom Lee’s Bitmine stakes 827K Ethereum worth over $2.5B appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
100% XRP Network Surge in 24 Hours: What to Expect From Price
U.Today - XRP saw a substantial surge in payments volume on the market, with the possibility of hitting levels even higher.
Barclays Strategist Highlights Importance of U.S. Payroll Data Revisions
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Barclays' Chief Market Strategist Julien Lafargue has emphasized the significance of revisions to U.S. payroll data from previous months, which are expected to be closely monitored tonight. These revisions could shed light on the impact of the U.S. government shutdown. Barclays questions whether these data changes will significantly alter market expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged in the first quarter. Lafargue noted that the employment report is just one piece of the puzzle, with other factors including inflation trends and a U.S. Supreme Court decision on reciprocal tariffs also playing a role.
Large Transfer of DOGE Observed Between Anonymous Addresses
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, data from Arkham indicates that at 18:52, a total of 85,343,100 DOGE was transferred from one anonymous address, starting with DR1DUh, to another anonymous address, beginning with DJGBi3.
Liquid Capital Founder Reflects on Investment Challenges and Missed Opportunities
Binance News - According to PANews, Liquid Capital founder Jack Yi shared insights on the X platform about the complexities of investment, emphasizing the importance of patience in achieving successful outcomes. Yi highlighted that while timing the market is crucial, enduring the waiting period is equally significant. He recounted his team's experience with Solana (SOL), noting that they published a research report on July 26, 2023, and began accumulating SOL around the $20 mark, believing in the undervalued potential of its ecosystem. However, Yi explained that subsequent news regarding FTX's OTC shares led to panic, prompting them to liquidate their holdings below $50, thereby missing out ...
Kalshi's January Trading Volume Projected to Reach $8.4 Billion
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, data released by KalshiData indicates that as of January 6, Kalshi's monthly nominal trading volume is approximately $1.6 billion, averaging around $272 million per day. If this pace continues, Kalshi anticipates that January's nominal trading volume will reach about $8.4 billion. Previous data showed that in December 2025, Kalshi's trading volume was $6.38 billion, marking a record high for monthly trading volume.
U.S. Dollar Index Surpasses 99 for First Time Since December
Binance News - According to BlockBeats, on January 9, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) exceeded 99, marking the first time it has reached this level since December 10 of the previous year. The index saw a daily increase of 0.14%.
Unexpected Conclusion of White House Press Conference Yields High Returns for Traders
Binance News - According to BlockBeats, on January 9, the prediction platform Kalshi had forecasted a 98% probability that White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt would speak for 65 minutes or more during the January 7 press conference. However, Leavitt unexpectedly concluded the event in the final seconds. Traders who bet against the prediction experienced a fiftyfold return on their investment within seconds.
U.S. December Employment Report and Supreme Court Tariff Decision Awaited
Binance News - According to PANews, the U.S. December non-farm employment report is set to be released tonight at 21:30 UTC+8. The market is not only focused on the number of new jobs added but is also closely watching revisions to previous values to assess the true resilience of the labor market. On the same day, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on the legality of tariffs.
Binance Futures to Launch ZAMAUSDT Perpetual Contract with Up to 5x Leverage
Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, the platform is set to expand its trading options by introducing the ZAMAUSDT perpetual contract on Binance Futures. The pre-market trading for this contract will commence on 2026-01-09 at 09:00 (UTC), offering traders the opportunity to leverage up to 5x. The Zama Protocol (ZAMA) serves as the underlying asset for this contract, which is designed to enhance confidentiality across various blockchain layers using Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE). The total supply of ZAMA is 11 billion, with an infinite max supply. The settlement asset for this contract is USDT, and trading will be available 24/7. ...
New York State Legislature Reintroduces ORACLE Act to Regulate Event-Based Contracts
Binance News - According to PANews, the New York State Legislature has reintroduced the ORACLE Act in November 2025, aiming to regulate event-based contracts through the addition of Chapter 48, 'Prediction Markets,' to the General Business Law. The proposed legislation seeks to prohibit contracts related to political and sports events, while also establishing age restrictions, market entry conditions, advertising limitations, and anti-manipulation clauses. Although the ban covers specific types of events, contracts with neutral outcomes, such as 'league wins and losses,' may still be permissible. This indicates that regulators are attempting to strike a balance between fostering ...
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.
U.S. December Employment Data Expected to Clarify Recent Economic Confusion
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, the upcoming release of the U.S. December non-farm employment data is anticipated to help resolve the recent confusion caused by the government shutdown. Francisco Pesolo, a foreign exchange strategist at ING, predicts that the employment report will be strong enough to allow the Federal Reserve to maintain its accommodative policy for an extended period. Additionally, the Supreme Court is expected to rule against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff measures. These factors combined are likely to have a moderately positive impact on the U.S. dollar.
Whale Strategy Sees Significant Gains with Crypto Holdings
Binance News - According to PANews, data from Hyperbot reveals that over the past 18 hours, the entity known as 'Strategy Counterparty' has engaged in multiple rounds of buying and selling, currently holding long positions in BTC, ETH, SOL, and XRP. The total position size has increased to $309 million, with a floating profit of $400,000. Over the past week, the whale's total profit and loss is approximately +$4.34 million. The address established its position in December last year, with the current account total around $31.1 million. After building its position, it continued to add short positions in mainstream cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH, once being ...
Morgan Stanley's Chief Investment Officer Predicts Optimistic U.S. Stock Market Outlook
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Morgan Stanley's Chief Investment Officer Mike Wilson has expressed a highly optimistic outlook for the U.S. stock market. In an interview with CNBC's 'Squawk Box,' Wilson described the future market trajectory as 'extremely clear.' He believes that the stabilization of Federal Reserve policies and legislative tailwinds will reignite the consumer sector's vitality. Wilson noted, 'The Federal Reserve is actively addressing these liquidity issues, providing significant risk relief for investors.' While the long-term outlook remains positive, Wilson cautioned that market corrections are inevitable in a midterm election year. He advised investors to ...
Colombia Ends the Crypto Gray Zone With Mandatory Reporting Regime
cryptoDNES - Colombia is preparing to fundamentally change how cryptocurrency activity is monitored and taxed, signaling the end of a largely hands-off approach toward digital assets. The post Colombia Ends the Crypto Gray Zone With Mandatory Reporting Regime appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
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.
BitMine’s Major ETH Stake Highlights Growing PoS Participation
Binance News - With over 1 million ETH staked, BitMine’s move underscores evolving dynamics in Ethereum’s staking ecosystem and liquidity.
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.
FCA sets September 2026 start for UK crypto licensing applications
CoinTelegraph - UK crypto businesses must secure FCA authorization well before the crypto regime starts in October 2027 or face transitional restrictions on new services.
South Korea’s top court rules exchange-held Bitcoin can be seized
CoinTelegraph - The ruling confirms that Bitcoin in South Korean exchange accounts is an “object of seizure” under criminal law, aligning Seoul with US and EU enforcement practices.
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.
India Warns: Crypto Makes Tax Tracking Harder
99Bitcoins - India Warns Crypto Makes Tax Tracking Harder The post India Warns: Crypto Makes Tax Tracking Harder appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Crypto Market News Today, January 9: Bitcoin Price Slid Under $90K Before Bouncing Back, Ethereum Holds Above $3K
99Bitcoins - Another week in crypto wrapped up with a mix of nerves and joy. Bitcoin price briefly slipped under $90,000 before it bounced to above the critical level again late last night, posting an overall gain of 2.5% this week, and Ethereum, on the other hand, managed to stay above $3,000 price range despite pressure across.. The post Crypto Market News Today, January 9: Bitcoin Price Slid Under $90K Before Bouncing Back, Ethereum Holds Above $3K appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Hayes: Bitcoin to $1M
U.Today - BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has doubled down on his audacious prediction that Bitcoin could hit $1 million.
New York Lawmakers Propose Restrictions on Prediction Markets
TheCurrencyAnalytics - A New York state assemblyman has reintroduced legislation aimed at restricting the operation of prediction markets, which would include barring… For the full story, head over to TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
BlackRock Leads Institutional Comeback in Digital Assets
cryptoDNES - Early trading activity in 2026 is signaling a renewed institutional appetite for digital assets. The post BlackRock Leads Institutional Comeback in Digital Assets appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Zcash Recovers as Developers Explain Structural Shift, Not Exit
TheCurrencyAnalytics - On January 8, Zcash (ZEC) experienced a recovery in its market value after facing a sharp decline. This rebound occurred… For the full story, head over to TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Iran is cut off from the internet: Here’s how crypto could still work
CoinTelegraph - Protests began in Iran in response to worsening economic conditions and as the Iranian rial hit record lows against the US dollar.
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.
Ripple-Backed Evernorth to Expand XRPL Adoption
U.Today - Evernorth, the newly formed $1 billion digital asset treasury backed by Ripple and SBI Holdings, has formed a collaboration with Doppler Finance to build out institutional-grade treasury and liquidity frameworks for the XRP Ledger (XRPL).
Coinlocally Launches Reward Campaign Focused on User Engagement
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Coinlocally has initiated its “Season of Rewards” campaign, running throughout January 2026, as announced on January 8 in Berlin, Germany.… For the full story, head over to TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
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.
Colombia mandates disclosure of Bitcoin and crypto transaction data
CryptoBriefing - Colombia's crypto data disclosure mandate enhances fiscal transparency, potentially influencing global tax policies and crypto market dynamics. The post Colombia mandates disclosure of Bitcoin and crypto transaction data appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Musk Announces Major Upgrade for AI Model Grok Code
Binance News - According to PANews, Elon Musk has announced that his AI model, Grok, will receive a significant upgrade next month. The update will enhance Grok Code's ability to generate multiple complex programming tasks simultaneously. Previously, Grok Code Fast 1 topped the OpenRouter AI model rankings, with usage reaching approximately 420 billion tokens this week.
Ethereum Consensus Layer Developers Discuss Key Updates in Latest Meeting
Binance News - According to Odaily, the 172nd Ethereum Consensus Layer Core Developers Meeting (ACDC) focused on several significant updates. The successful activation of BPO2 was a key topic, along with the increase of Blob Target to 14 and Limit to 21. Additionally, EIP-8070, known as Sparse Blob Pool, was confirmed to be included in Glamsterdam. The proposal process for Hegota headlines has commenced, with a deadline set for February 5.
Satoshi Nakamoto Remains Largest Bitcoin Holder
Binance News - According to Foresight News, Satoshi Nakamoto continues to be the largest holder of Bitcoin, possessing approximately 968,000 BTC, which accounts for 4.6% of the total supply. Following Nakamoto, Strategy holds around 672,000 BTC, while the United States owns about 328,000 BTC.
Major Wall Street trade group SIFMA meets privately with crypto leaders on market structure bill
CryptoBriefing - The private talks signal potential shifts in crypto regulation, impacting market dynamics and investor strategies amid ongoing legislative debates. The post Major Wall Street trade group SIFMA meets privately with crypto leaders on market structure bill appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
U.S. Nonfarm Employment Data and Unemployment Rate Set for Release
Binance News - According to BlockBeats, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is scheduled to release the first nonfarm employment data for 2026 tonight at 21:30 (UTC+8). The report is expected to show an increase of 60,000 jobs, compared to the previous figure of 64,000. This data reflects changes in employment within the U.S. non-agricultural sectors.The nonfarm employment data is derived from a survey of businesses, government agencies, and non-agricultural sectors across the United States. Typically, the U.S. Department of Labor releases the nonfarm employment report on the first Friday of each month, detailing the employment changes from the previous month.Simultaneously, the unemployment rate for December will also be announced, with expectations set at 4.50%, down from the previous rate of ...
xAI Faces Mounting Losses Amid Rapid Expansion Efforts
Binance News - According to PANews, internal documents reveal that xAI, led by Elon Musk, is experiencing significant financial losses due to substantial investments in data center construction, talent acquisition, and software development intended for humanoid robots. The documents indicate that xAI's net loss in the third quarter reached $1.46 billion, up from $1 billion in the first quarter. Over the first nine months of 2025, the company spent a total of $7.8 billion in cash. Sources familiar with the matter suggest that, like other rapidly growing AI startups, xAI is swiftly utilizing funds raised in recent financing rounds. During an investor conference call, xAI's senior management emphasized that the company's current focus is on accelerating the development of AI agents and other software ...
ECC CEO Announces New Zcash Wallet Development
Binance News - According to Odaily, Josh Swihart, CEO of the original Zcash development team ECC, announced on X that the team will continue to focus on Zcash. Additionally, they are developing a new Zcash wallet, which is now open for pre-application.
Polygon Plans Acquisition of Bitcoin ATM Provider Coinme
Binance News - According to Odaily, Polygon is planning to acquire Coinme, a company that operates Bitcoin ATMs and related services. The transaction is expected to be valued between $100 million and $125 million.
New York Legislation Targets Prediction Markets with Event Contract Restrictions
Binance News - According to Cointelegraph, New York Assemblyman Clyde Vanel has reintroduced a bill to the state's lower house aiming to limit the types of event contracts that prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket can offer. The legislation, known as the Oversight and Regulation of Activity for Contracts Linked to Events, or ORACLE Act, was initially introduced in November and seeks to prohibit certain markets related to politics, sports, the stock market, and other areas. Prediction markets have seen a surge in popularity over the past year, offering bets on various events. Notably, sports markets have become significant revenue generators, with research from Foresight Ventures indicating that up to 90% of Kalshi's volume is tied to sports. The proposed bill would ban ...
Ripple Reports Significant XRP Withdrawals from Major Exchanges
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ripple’s XRP token is currently experiencing notable attention due to significant withdrawals from major cryptocurrency exchanges such as Upbit and… For the full story, head over to TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Haseeb: Zcash’s Cypherpunk Ethos Mirrors BitTorrent’s Path to Survival
Binance News - According to PANews, Dragonfly Managing Partner Haseeb recently compared Zcash to BitTorrent on the X platform, highlighting their shared commitment to a 'legitimate mission' and avoidance of illegal activities, which has allowed them to survive in their respective fields. Haseeb noted that BitTorrent's adherence to decentralization principles protected it from suppression, while the Zcash team has demonstrated a 'true believer' and 'cypherpunk' spirit, enabling its survival amid the crypto industry's turbulence. This statement was supported by Zcash ecosystem representative Josh Swihart, who reposted it.
EU Demands X Platform Preserve Grok Data Until 2026
Binance News - According to PANews, the European Commission has instructed the U.S. social media platform X to retain all internal documents and data related to its built-in chatbot, Grok, until the end of 2026. Grok, developed by xAI, an artificial intelligence company owned by U.S. entrepreneur Elon Musk, is integrated into the X platform. Recently, some users on the platform have been using Grok to edit images and videos, generating fake explicit content of real individuals, which has been disseminated on X. Victims include hundreds of adult women and minors. Thomas Renier, a spokesperson for the European Commission, stated that the ...
U.S. Officials Considered Payments to Greenland Residents for Potential U.S. Integration
Binance News - According to Odaily, four informed sources have revealed that U.S. officials discussed offering one-time payments to Greenland residents as an attempt to persuade them to separate from Denmark and potentially 'join' the United States. While the exact amount and method of payment remain unclear, sources indicated that U.S. officials, including those from the White House, considered payments ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 per person. The idea of directly paying residents of Greenland, a Danish overseas territory with a population of 57,000, illustrates how the U.S. might attempt to 'purchase' the island, despite firm assertions from both Danish and Greenlandic authorities that Greenland is not for sale.
Florida Revives Bitcoin-Only Reserve Plan After 2025 Pushback
99Bitcoins - Florida Brings Back Bitcoin-Only Reserve Bill for 2026 The post Florida Revives Bitcoin-Only Reserve Plan After 2025 Pushback appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Fireblocks Buys TRES for $130M as Institutions Demand Clean Crypto Books
99Bitcoins - Fireblocks Buys TRES for $130M to Boost Crypto Compliance The post Fireblocks Buys TRES for $130M as Institutions Demand Clean Crypto Books appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Binance Adds Gold and Silver Perps: Why USDT Is the Real Winner
99Bitcoins - Binance Gold and Silver Perps Put USDT Front and Center The post Binance Adds Gold and Silver Perps: Why USDT Is the Real Winner appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
SharpLink Puts $170M ETH to Work on Linea—Why That Matters
99Bitcoins - SharpLink Deploys $170M ETH on Linea—What It Means The post SharpLink Puts $170M ETH to Work on Linea—Why That Matters appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Bitcoin is not the king of the dark web – and the reason why is a $154 billion crypto nightmare
CryptoSlate - The era of the hooded hacker hoarding Bitcoin in a dark web wallet is over. In 2025, the center of gravity in the illicit cryptocurrency economy shifted decisively away from the volatility of the original cryptocurrency and toward a dense, dollar-linked shadow system. According to new Chainalysis data shared with CryptoSlate, stablecoins accounted for 84% […] The post Bitcoin is not the king of the dark web – and the reason why is a $154 billion crypto nightmare appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Ethereum Treasury Firm SharpLink Stakes $170 Million of ETH on Linea
Decrypt - Publicly traded Ethereum treasury firm SharpLink Gaming staked $170 million worth of ETH on Ethereum layer-2 scaling network, Linea.
Boston Dynamics Unveils First Commercial Atlas Humanoid Robot
Decrypt - Boston Dynamics said manufacturing on its humanoid Atlas robots will begin immediately, with all 2026 deployments already reserved.
Myriad Moves: Traders Bet on Zcash Rebound, But Aren't Buying Another Bitcoin All-Time High
Decrypt - Top markets on Myriad this week include predictions on a new Bitcoin all-time high, Ethereum’s next move, and whether Zcash will bounce back.
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.
Scientists Crammed a Computer Into a Robot the Size of a Grain of Salt
Decrypt - Researchers built autonomous robots the size of salt grains—with onboard computers, sensors, and motors that think and swim independently for months.
New York Lawmakers Target Prediction Markets as NHL's Rangers Ink Polymarket Deal
Decrypt - A New York assemblyman reintroduced a bill that would restrict prediction markets, barring bets on individual sports matches, war, and more.
How United States could use Greenland for 10,000 EH/s Bitcoin mining hub from stranded energy
CryptoSlate - Talk of the United States buying Greenland has returned to Washington, and miners are tracking the power projects on the island. The White House said a U.S. purchase of Greenland is an “active discussion,” according to Reuters. For Bitcoin miners, the more actionable clock is Greenland’s industrial power planning. How Greenland’s hydropower translates into real […] The post How United States could use Greenland for 10,000 EH/s Bitcoin mining hub from stranded energy appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Morgan Stanley to Launch Digital Asset Wallet and Crypto ETFs by 2026
Binance News - According to Cointelegraph, Morgan Stanley is set to introduce a digital asset wallet in 2026, marking a significant expansion of its crypto investment offerings. The financial services giant aims to support cryptocurrencies and real-world tokenized assets (RWAs) such as stocks, bonds, and real estate, with plans to include more assets over time. This development follows the company's announcement in September that users of its E*Trade brokerage platform will be able to trade cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Solana (SOL), and Ether (ETH), starting in 2026.The move underscores the growing acceptance of crypto and blockchain technology among established financial institutions. Morgan Stanley has also filed several crypto-related applications with the U.S. ...
Zcash developer unveils new wallet amid team departure
CryptoBriefing - Zcash faces developer departures as a new team structure moves ahead with a wallet launch following a governance dispute. The post Zcash developer unveils new wallet amid team departure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Russia Advances Digital Ruble Rollout Within State Systems
cryptoDNES - Russia has quietly crossed a critical threshold in its digital currency strategy. The post Russia Advances Digital Ruble Rollout Within State Systems appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
e-pick: Your One-Stop Unboxing Platform for Japanese Pokémon Cards
CryptoPotato - Over the years, Japanese trading cards have been winning the hearts of many, thanks to their exclusivity and superior print quality. Among the numerous trading card series available in the country, Pokémon stands out. Investing in Japanese Pokémon cards has never been easier. e-pick.xyz, a collector-first online unboxing platform, introduces an easy way for anyone […]
Florida Lawmakers Renew Push to Launch State Bitcoin Reserve
Decrypt - Florida lawmakers introduced another bill for the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve, less than a year after two attempts were shelved.
VanEck projects Bitcoin could reach $2.9 million by 2050 in long term outlook
CryptoBriefing - VanEck projects Bitcoin could reach $2.9 million by 2050 as adoption grows in global trade and central bank reserves. The post VanEck projects Bitcoin could reach $2.9 million by 2050 in long term outlook appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Bitcoin Could Hit $2.9 Million by 2050, VanEck Says
BitcoinMagazine - Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Could Hit $2.9 Million by 2050, VanEck Says VanEck’s new report projects that Bitcoin could reach $2.9 million by 2050 under a base-case scenario. This post Bitcoin Could Hit $2.9 Million by 2050, VanEck Says first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
SharpLink deploys $170M in ETH on Linea
CryptoBriefing - SharpLink's innovative strategy on Linea could set a new standard for institutional ETH management, enhancing yield and network engagement. The post SharpLink deploys $170M in ETH on Linea appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Trump’s Second Term Creates Rare ‘Golden Window’ for Any Crypto Policy Progress: Report
BitcoinMagazine - Bitcoin Magazine Trump’s Second Term Creates Rare ‘Golden Window’ for Any Crypto Policy Progress: Report TD Cowen says Trump’s second term offers a rare chance for crypto progress in 2026, with deregulation and aligned regulators driving gains — but timing is crucial for lasting impact. This post Trump’s Second Term Creates Rare ‘Golden Window’ for Any Crypto Policy Progress: Report first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman. ...
Bitcoin Transfer to Jump Crypto Observed
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, data from Arkham indicates that at 01:13, a total of 283.19 BTC was transferred from an anonymous address, beginning with 12YGEm, to Jump Crypto.
Healthcare Giant Handing $46,000,000 To Members After Being Accused of Disclosing Private Data to Google, Microsoft and Other Third Parties
DailyHODL - A health insurance firm has agreed to pay millions of dollars to settle a class action lawsuit that accused it of sharing sensitive and confidential information with third parties. According to the settlement administrator’s portal, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. will pay $46 million to compensate Kaiser Permanente members whose data was allegedly impacted. Kaiser […] The post Healthcare Giant Handing $46,000,000 To Members After Being Accused of Disclosing Private Data to Google, Microsoft and Other Third Parties appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Google Just Overhauled Gmail With Gemini 3, Turning It Into an AI Assistant
Decrypt - Google integrated Gemini 3 into Gmail, transforming the inbox into an assistant with summaries, drafting tools, and new privacy controls.
Ethereum News Today: ETH Dips 2%, Faces Technical Resistance
Binance News - Key TakeawaysEthereum price falls about 2.3% to near $3,100, underperforming the broader crypto marketRegulatory pressure from California law raises compliance and liquidity concernsTechnical resistance near $3,150–$3,200 caps short-term upsideRegulatory Developments Add PressureEthereum came under pressure after California's bill of SB 822, classifying dormant ETH held by custodians as unclaimed property, came into effect at the start of this year.The rule introduces new compliance obligations for exchanges and custodial platforms, raising operational costs.For markets, this creates short-term uncertainty around liquidity and access, especially for institutional participants.Concerns are growing that similar state-level actions could fragment U.S. crypto ...
Significant Ethereum Transfer Between Anonymous Addresses
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, data from Arkham indicates that at 00:11, a total of 4,267 ETH was transferred from one anonymous address, beginning with 0x6C8E, to another anonymous address, starting with 0x3b58.
Bitcoin on Exchanges Can Be Legally Seized in South Korea, Supreme Court Affirms
Decrypt - The South Korean Supreme Court confirmed that Bitcoin stored on crypto exchanges can be seized under criminal law, rejecting an appeal.
Google hits fresh intraday high after brief surge to $330
CryptoBriefing - Google shares hit a fresh intraday high near $330 as traders watch for a new record close while the companys market value tops Apple. The post Google hits fresh intraday high after brief surge to $330 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
CRV eyes $0.5 amid whale accumulation: Check forecast
CoinJournal - Key takeaways CRV is up by less than 1% despite the ongoing market correction. The coin could rally towards the $0.5 psychological level as bulls continue to accumulate. Curve DAO tops $0.40 Curve DAO (CRV) is trading above $0.40 after adding more than 8% to its value in the last 24 hours. It is facing […] The post CRV eyes $0.5 amid whale accumulation: Check forecast appeared first on CoinJournal.
World Liberty Fi Transfers 3 Million USD1 to Jump Crypto
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, data from Arkham indicates that at 23:31, 3 million USD1 were transferred from World Liberty Fi to Jump Crypto.
Whale 'pension-usdt.eth' Opens New Leveraged ETH Long Position
Binance News - According to PANews, data from Hyperbot reveals that the whale known as 'pension-usdt.eth' closed all its ETH short positions seven hours ago. Shortly thereafter, the entity opened a new leveraged ETH long position with a 3x leverage. The current position has been increased to approximately $12.63 million, with an entry price of $3,097.07 and a marked price of $3,099.9.
Michael Saylor meets with Senator Jim Justice to discuss digital assets
CryptoBriefing - Saylor's meeting with Justice highlights growing political support for digital assets, potentially influencing future regulatory frameworks. The post Michael Saylor meets with Senator Jim Justice to discuss digital assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Mark Yusko Says $15,000,000,000,000 Bitcoin Market Cap Incoming – Here’s His Outlook
DailyHODL - Morgan Creek Capital founder and CEO Mark Yusko says Bitcoin (BTC)’s market cap will likely surge by more than 720% its current value in the coming years. In a new interview on the Coin Bureau podcast, Yusko says he believes increasing Bitcoin adoption will boost the top crypto asset’s current $1.82 trillion market cap to […] The post Mark Yusko Says $15,000,000,000,000 Bitcoin Market Cap Incoming – Here’s His Outlook appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Fitch Revises U.S. GDP Growth Forecasts for 2025 and 2026
Binance News - According to Odaily, Fitch Ratings has revised its U.S. GDP growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026. This adjustment follows the inclusion of economic data delayed due to last year's government shutdown. Fitch now anticipates a GDP growth of 2.1% in 2025, up from the 1.8% predicted in its December 2025 Global Economic Outlook (GEO). For 2026, the growth forecast has been increased from 1.9% to 2.0%. Due to incomplete data for October, recent trends in CPI inflation are challenging to interpret. It is estimated that the inflation rate will rise to 3.0% by December 2025, up from 2.7% in November, and will further increase to ...
Florida considers Bitcoin-focused crypto reserve under new House bill
CryptoBriefing - Florida's move to create a state crypto reserve could set a precedent for other states, potentially influencing national crypto policy. The post Florida considers Bitcoin-focused crypto reserve under new House bill appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
USD/JPY Surpasses 157 Mark with 0.17% Intraday Increase
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, the USD/JPY exchange rate has exceeded the 157 level, marking a 0.17% increase within the day.
Fitch Predicts Federal Reserve to Cut Interest Rates Twice in 2026
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Fitch anticipates that the Federal Reserve will implement two interest rate cuts in the first half of 2026. This adjustment is expected to lower the federal funds rate upper limit to 3.25%.
Florida Revives Bitcoin Reserve Push With New 2026 Bill
BitcoinMagazine - Bitcoin Magazine Florida Revives Bitcoin Reserve Push With New 2026 Bill Florida lawmakers filed new legislation for the 2026 session that would create a state-run crypto reserve after a similar effort stalled last year. This post Florida Revives Bitcoin Reserve Push With New 2026 Bill first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
Digital Finance Will Evolve Into ‘Foundational Infrastructure Layer’ in 2026: Moody’s
Decrypt - The ratings agency predicts that financial institutions and service firms will compete on the effectiveness of their infrastructure layers.
Digital Assets Expected to Evolve into Financial Infrastructure by 2026
Binance News - According to BlockBeats, investment bank B. Riley has indicated that as regulatory frameworks mature and traditional financial institutions increasingly adopt blockchain technology, digital assets are anticipated to transition from speculative investments to practical financial infrastructure by 2026. Analysts highlight that clearer regulatory guidelines for stablecoins, ongoing tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) by institutions, improved governance frameworks, and enhanced interoperability between bank ledgers and public blockchains are collectively transforming the 'use' of digital assets beyond mere 'trading.' This evolution is prompting digital asset treasury companies to shift from merely accumulating tokens to integrating digital assets into ...
U.S. Employment Holds Firm Despite Uptick in Jobless Claims
cryptoDNES - Fresh labor market data continues to point toward resilience rather than stress in the U.S. economy. The post U.S. Employment Holds Firm Despite Uptick in Jobless Claims appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Morning Minute: The Institutions Aren’t Coming—They’re Here
Decrypt - Four major headlines across TradFi and U.S. States has crypto on notice—the institutions are charging in
21shares to distribute Ethereum staking rewards to TETH holders
CryptoBriefing - This move could enhance investor confidence in crypto ETFs, potentially driving more institutional interest and capital into the digital asset space. The post 21shares to distribute Ethereum staking rewards to TETH holders appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
XRP Whale Activity Surges as Price Holds Above $2
cryptoDNES - On-chain metrics indicate a renewed surge in activity among large XRP holders, with whale-level transactions on the XRP Ledger climbing to their highest levels in three months, according to data from Santiment. The post XRP Whale Activity Surges as Price Holds Above $2 appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
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.
Fireblocks Expands Into Crypto Accounting With TRES Finance Acquisition
Decrypt - The deal links custody infrastructure with audit-ready reporting as firms face regulatory and capital markets pressure.
BitMine Expands Ethereum Staking as Long-Term Strategy Takes Shape
cryptoDNES - BitMine Immersion Technologies is rapidly repositioning itself from a crypto-adjacent company into a staking-native Ethereum institution, using scale and infrastructure to secure a long-term role inside the network’s proof-of-stake economy. The post BitMine Expands Ethereum Staking as Long-Term Strategy Takes Shape appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Ethereum Short Position Yields Significant Profit
Binance News - According to PANews, the address 'pension-usdt.eth' has closed its leveraged Ethereum short position, securing a profit of $2.75 million. As of now, the total profit accumulated by this address amounts to $22.3 million.
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Decreases by 1.20% at Block Height 931,392
Binance News - According to PANews, data from CloverPool indicates that Bitcoin mining difficulty was adjusted at 16:05 UTC+8 at block height 931,392. The mining difficulty decreased by 1.20% to 146.47 T. Currently, the average hash rate across the network over the past seven days is 1.06 ZH/s.
The Highway Analogy: Vitalik Buterin’s Plan to Scale Ethereum 1000x
CryptoPotato - Vitalik Buterin argues that working towards increasing Ethereum's bandwidth will offer potentially infinite scalability rather than working on reducing latency.
The Smarter Web Company Appoints Martin Thomas as Independent Non-Executive Director
Binance News - According to Foresight News, London-listed technology firm The Smarter Web Company has appointed Martin Thomas as an independent non-executive director on its board. Since January 2015, Thomas has been a member of the DEC board, currently serving on the Audit and Risk Committee and the Nomination and Governance Committee. He previously held a position on the Remuneration Committee.
Crypto Market Structure Bill Close to Passing: Senator Lummis
CryptoPotato - The Crypto Market Structure Bill, or CLARITY Act, is close to passing, said Senator Lummis, as others predict a huge catalyst for crypto markets.
Vitalik Buterin Compares Ethereum to BitTorrent and Linux
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Vitalik Buterin recently stated on the X platform that Ethereum can be likened to BitTorrent and Linux. He explained that BitTorrent represents the coexistence of decentralization and scale, while Linux exemplifies open-source, public trust, and widespread application. Buterin emphasized that Ethereum Layer 1 should serve as the financial, identity, and governance foundation for individuals and organizations seeking autonomy, enabling them to unlock the network's full potential without relying on intermediaries. He also noted that the demand from enterprises for open, censorship-resistant systems aligns closely with the principle of 'trust minimization.'
Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF Launch Aims to Boost Influence
Binance News - According to BlockBeats, on January 8, Bitwise advisor Jeff Park stated that Morgan Stanley's recent announcement of launching a spot Bitcoin ETF, even if not hugely successful, will provide 'intangible benefits' to the firm, enhancing its influence. The introduction of a Bitcoin spot ETF is expected to offer reputational advantages, showcasing the asset management company's forward-thinking, youthful, and slightly avant-garde nature. It is also likely to attract top talent in the crypto sector, send a stronger signal to the market than anticipated, and reach new customer bases. Morningstar ETF analyst Bryan Armour added that Morgan Stanley's sudden entry ...
U.S. Treasury Establishes Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Without Purchasing
Binance News - According to Foresight News, U.S. Treasury Secretary Besant stated in an interview with Fox Business that the department has established a strategic reserve for Bitcoin. While the Treasury does not plan to purchase Bitcoin, it will retain confiscated Bitcoin and has no intention of selling it.
Binance Adds SKY and PLUME to Simple Earn Locked Products
Binance News - Binance announced that Sky (SKY) and Plume (PLUME) have been added to Binance Simple Earn Locked Products, allowing users to earn rewards by subscribing to fixed-term staking products.Eligible subscriptions for SKY and PLUME Locked Products will open at 10:00 UTC on Jan. 8, 2026.How SKY and PLUME Locked Products workSubscription format: First-come, first-servedReward calculation period: From 00:00 UTC on the day after subscription until the end of the lock-up periodRewards distribution: DailyMinimum subscription: 1 tokenMaximum limits: Apply per product and durationActual rewards depend on subscription amount, duration, and availability.Available Locked Products and APRsSKY Locked ProductsDurationStandard APRMin per UserMax per User30 days9.75%1 SKY150,000 ...
Ethereum's Potential Growth in 2025 Highlighted by Liquid Capital Founder
Binance News - According to Odaily, Liquid Capital founder Jack Yi expressed optimism about Ethereum's performance in 2025, suggesting that its price could rise significantly from $1,400 to $4,900, presenting an opportunity for more than threefold gains. Yi's team is bullish on Ethereum above $1,000 and plans to sell around $4,500, with all transactions transparently recorded on the blockchain. Currently, they are buying at around $3,000, with confidence in Ethereum's potential in 2026. Additionally, Jack Yi anticipates further development along Ethereum's path.
GCL New Energy Partners with Pharos for Strategic Investment
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Hong Kong's leading listed new energy company, GCL New Energy (00451.HK), has entered into a subscription and investment agreement with RealFi inclusive finance Layer 1, Pharos. Under this agreement, Pharos will subscribe to approximately 10% of GCL New Energy's shares, with GCL issuing 186.5 million subscription shares to Pharos at a price of HKD 1.033 per share. This collaboration aims to combine Pharos's expertise in developing institutional-grade asset tokenization applications with GCL New Energy's substantial resources and leadership in the new energy sector. The partnership seeks to accelerate the application of Web3 technology in the new energy field, ...
Qiangnao Technology Secures Major Funding for Brain-Computer Interface Development
Binance News - According to PANews, Qiangnao Technology, one of the 'Six Little Dragons' of Hangzhou, has completed a significant financing round of approximately 20 billion yuan. This marks the second-largest funding in the brain-computer interface sector globally, following Elon Musk's Neuralink. A representative from Qiangnao Technology confirmed the completion of the funding, stating that the capital will be used to accelerate the development of core brain-computer interface technologies, achieve engineering breakthroughs, and scale up production. The company aims to assist one million individuals with physical disabilities in ...
Binance to Update Collateral Ratios for Cross Margin Assets
Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, the platform will update the collateral ratios for several assets under Cross Margin on 2026-01-12 at 06:00 (UTC). The update is expected to be completed within approximately 30 minutes. The assets affected by this change include ARB, ADA, CFX, TRX, ASTER, XPL, and ZEC. These adjustments are part of Binance's ongoing efforts to optimize its margin trading services.The collateral ratios for assets ranked 8, 9, and 10 will be revised as follows: For Asset No. 8, the collateral ratio will be 100% for amounts between 0 and 100,000 USD, decreasing to 80% for amounts between 100,000 and 250,000 USD, 60% for 250,000 to 500,000 USD, 30% for 500,000 to 700,000 USD, and 10% for 700,000 to 1,000,000 USD. Beyond 1,000,000 USD, the ...
Venezuela's Alleged Bitcoin Holdings Questioned Amid Speculation
Binance News - According to BlockBeats, recent rumors suggest that the Venezuelan government may secretly hold up to $60 billion worth of Bitcoin. However, Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, co-founder of Ledn and a long-time Bitcoin miner in Venezuela, argues that these claims are largely speculative and based on second-hand information, lacking credible on-chain evidence. The rumors stem from three main sources: a large-scale gold sale in 2018 allegedly converted to Bitcoin, partial oil revenue settlements in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies, and government confiscation or theft of mining equipment for Bitcoin mining. Mauricio acknowledges that Venezuela has indeed received cryptocurrency in some ...
Crypto Markets Face Key Challenges for Growth in 2026
Binance News - According to Cointelegraph, the crypto markets are poised for potential growth in 2026, but must overcome three significant hurdles to reach new peaks, as outlined by Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan. Hougan emphasized the importance of the U.S. Senate passing a crucial crypto bill, the CLARITY Act, as one of these checkpoints. He noted that while the year has started positively for crypto, with markets gaining 5.6% since the beginning of the year, there are still obstacles to achieving new all-time highs.The crypto market experienced a significant downturn on October 10, which resulted in a $19 billion loss in futures positions in a single day. This event caused investor concerns about potential sales from major market makers or hedge funds, which Hougan described ...
Three Catalysts That Could Kickstart a Crypto Rally in 2026: Bitwise
Decrypt - Bitcoin’s next rally hinges on market stability, with analysts pointing to calmer crypto conditions and progress on U.S. crypto legislation.
BitMine Increases Ethereum Staking with Additional 19,200 ETH
Binance News - According to Foresight News, Onchain Lens reports that BitMine has staked an additional 19,200 ETH. BitMine's total staked Ethereum now amounts to 827,008 ETH. The total value of these staked assets is approximately $2.62 billion.
Cryptocurrency's Growing Influence on Luxury Real Estate Markets by 2026
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Sotheby's recently released the '2026 Luxury Outlook Report,' highlighting the increasing impact of cryptocurrency on high-end real estate purchases. The report notes significant trends in markets such as Dubai, New York, and California. It emphasizes that changes in regulatory environments could become pivotal, potentially integrating crypto assets into mortgage qualification standards. This development could open new avenues for buyers with substantial cryptocurrency holdings to enter the real estate market.
Brazil Presidential Candidate Advocates for National Bitcoin Reserve
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Brazilian presidential candidate and founder of the Missão Party, Renan Santos, recently expressed on a podcast that Brazil should consider establishing a national Bitcoin reserve, stating that the proposal is feasible in reality. He noted that some countries have begun exploring similar approaches, suggesting that Brazil could gradually develop a Bitcoin reserve system.Renan Santos mentioned that his campaign platform includes content related to Bitcoin and believes blockchain technology can serve as a tool to enhance transparency and combat corruption in the public sector. Previously, the Brazilian Congress held public hearings on the strategic Bitcoin reserve topic, with discussions initiated by pro-crypto legislators. The Brazilian presidential ...
OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Health for Personalized Wellness Guidance
Binance News - According to PANews, OpenAI has unveiled a new health-focused feature called 'ChatGPT Health.' This service allows users to voluntarily connect their medical records with health applications like Apple Health and MyFitnessPal to receive personalized advice based on their health data. The feature aims to assist users in understanding test results, preparing for medical appointments, and optimizing diet and exercise plans. It ensures privacy by storing health data in a separate space. A waitlist is now open, with initial access limited to a small group of users.
Senate Agriculture Committee to Review Cryptocurrency Market Structure
Binance News - According to Odaily, the Senate Agriculture Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on the structure of the cryptocurrency market on January 15. This hearing coincides with a similar session planned by the Banking Committee on the same day.
Trader Experiences Significant Loss After Bitcoin Price Adjustment
Binance News - According to Odaily, trader James Wynn (@JamesWynnReal) recently increased his $10,000 investment to a peak of $940,000 through leveraged rolling operations, achieving a profit of 93 times the initial amount. However, due to the high leverage strategy, the liquidation price was very close to the current price. Following a Bitcoin price adjustment last night, Wynn's position was liquidated, reducing his profits from $940,000 to $160,000.
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.
Decentralized Training Gains Momentum in AI Development
Binance News - According to Foresight News, Jack Clark, co-founder of Anthropic and former policy director at OpenAI, highlighted the significance of decentralized training in his weekly AI newsletter, Import AI. He emphasized that decentralized training enhances data privacy and system robustness by utilizing distributed learning across multiple nodes. Citing a study by Epoch AI, Clark noted that the computational scale of decentralized training is expanding at an annual rate of 20 times, significantly outpacing the fivefold growth rate of cutting-edge centralized training. Although decentralized training is currently about 1,000 times smaller than advanced centralized methods, it remains technically feasible and could potentially facilitate broader collaborative ...
U.S. December ADP Employment Figures Anticipated by Financial Institutions
Binance News - According to Odaily, various financial institutions have projected the U.S. December ADP employment numbers, which are set to be released at 21:15 UTC+8. The previous figure stood at -32,000. Spartan Securities forecasts an increase of 16,000, while Sumitomo Mitsui predicts a rise of 34,000. Zurich Cantonal Bank and Deutsche Central Bank both expect an increase of 40,000. Allied Irish Banks, Scotiabank, and Pantheon Macroeconomics anticipate a growth of 45,000, with PNC Group projecting a slightly higher figure of 48,000. ...
Binance Futures to Launch USDⓈ-Margined XAGUSDT Perpetual Contract With Up to 50x Leverage
Binance News - Binance announced that Binance Futures will launch a new USDⓈ-margined XAGUSDT perpetual contract, expanding its derivatives offerings to include silver-based trading instruments.The XAGUSDT perpetual contract is scheduled to go live on Jan. 7, 2026, at 10:00 UTC, with maximum leverage of up to 50x.XAGUSDT Perpetual Contract detailsTrading pair: XAGUSDTLaunch time: Jan. 7, 2026, 10:00 UTCUnderlying asset: Silver (XAG)Contract unit: 1 troy ounce of silver, priced in U.S. dollarsSettlement asset: USDTTick size: 0.01Minimum trade amount: 0.001 XAGMinimum notional value: 5 USDTCapped funding rate: +2.00% / −2.00%Funding settlement: Every four hoursMaximum leverage: 50xTrading hours: 24/7Multi-Assets Mode: SupportedAdditional notesBinance said the new contract will be included in ...
Gold May Surpass U.S. Treasury Bonds as Largest Reserve Asset, According to Report
Binance News - According to Odaily, gold is poised to overtake U.S. Treasury bonds as the largest reserve asset held by foreign governments, driven by a surge in gold prices over the past year and active purchases by central banks. Data from the World Gold Council released this month indicates that the total official gold reserves held by foreign governments exceed 900 million troy ounces, with most countries' data recorded up to the end of November, and some up to the end of October. As of November 30, the value of this gold is approximately $3.82 trillion. In comparison, as of October, the value of long-term and short-term U.S. Treasury bonds held by foreign governments was nearly $3.88 trillion. Assuming the scale of gold reserves held by central banks remains unchanged by ...
Ranger ICO Projections Indicate Potential High Subscription
Binance News - According to Foresight News, data from Polymarket suggests that the probability of Ranger's public offering exceeding $80 million is 51%, surpassing $100 million is 36%, and going beyond $120 million is 26%. The current trading volume in this prediction market stands at $4.37 million. Previously, Foresight News reported that the Solana DEX aggregator Ranger launched its ICO on January 7 at 0:00 UTC+8 on MetaDAO, lasting for four days. According to MetaDAO data, the current total public offering for Ranger has reached $2.175 million.
Whale Closes BTC Long Position with Loss, Opens New Short Position
Binance News - According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, a whale recently closed a Bitcoin long position held for 53 days, incurring a loss of $588,000. Shortly after, the whale opened a new short position with a 3x leverage, involving 139.62 BTC. The average entry price for this position was $92,739.2, and it is currently experiencing a slight unrealized loss.
World Liberty Fi Transfers 2.3 Million USD1 to Jump Crypto
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Arkham data reveals that at 14:06, the address labeled as 'World Liberty Fi' transferred 2.3 million USD1 to Jump Crypto.
U.S. Treasury Market Awaits Key Employment Data Amid Venezuela Intervention
Binance News - According to BlockBeats, the U.S. Treasury market showed little reaction to the country's intervention in Venezuela, with traders focusing more on upcoming events, including the release of the December 2025 non-farm payroll report on Friday. Since the end of last year's government shutdown, investors in the bond market have been anticipating clear and reliable labor market data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, following the October and November 2025 non-farm employment reports. Strategists at BMO Capital Markets suggest that Friday's employment data might be sufficient to restore investor confidence.Additionally, the U.S. Supreme Court may rule on the legality of U.S. President Donald Trump's global tariffs on Friday, coinciding with the release of the December non-farm ...
U.S. Employment Growth and Supreme Court Decision May Impact Markets
Binance News - According to Odaily, economists predict that the U.S. economy added 73,000 jobs last month, surpassing November's 64,000. The unemployment rate is expected to decrease from 4.6% to 4.5%. The ADP private sector employment report, often considered less reliable, will be released on Wednesday, two days before the government's data.Additionally, the U.S. Supreme Court may rule on the legality of U.S. President Donald Trump's global tariffs on Friday, coinciding with the release of December's non-farm payroll data, which could influence market dynamics.Vincent Ahn, a portfolio manager at Wisdom Fixed Income Management in Plano, Texas, emphasized the significance of U.S. growth, inflation, and Federal Reserve actions on interest rates and credit instruments. He noted that events ...
Ripple Maintains Private Status, Focuses on Growth Through Acquisitions
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Ripple President Monica Long has stated that the company has no plans to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) and will continue to operate privately. Ripple aims to grow through product development and acquisitions. Long emphasized that Ripple's financial position is strong, negating the need to access capital markets through a public listing, and the company is capable of investing in its development.Monica Long's comments follow Ripple's completion of a $500 million funding round in November 2025, which valued the company at approximately $40 billion. Investors in this round included Fortress Investment Group, Citadel Securities, and several crypto-focused funds. While Long mentioned that the investment terms were ...
Whale Resumes Shorting ZEC with Leveraged Position
Binance News - According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, a whale investor has resumed shorting ZEC after closing a previous short position. The investor is currently using a 2x leverage to short 3,697.06 ZEC at an average price of $507.66, with a floating profit of $41,000.This address has consistently shorted ZEC without taking long positions, resulting in a cumulative loss of $508,000 over seven previous attempts.
Ripple's GTreasury Expands with Solvexia Acquisition
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, GTreasury, a financial management system company under Ripple, has announced the acquisition of Solvexia, a no-code financial automation platform. The specific financial details of the acquisition have not been disclosed. This acquisition enhances GTreasury's platform capabilities, enabling automated handling of reconciliation and regulatory reporting in financial, treasury, and compliance operations.Previously, ChainCatcher reported that Ripple had acquired GTreasury for $1 billion.
Crypto Whale Increases Leverage Positions in Bitcoin and Ethereum
Binance News - According to BlockBeats, a prominent crypto investor known as 'Lightning Reversal' has expanded their leveraged positions in Bitcoin and Ethereum. The investor, identified by the address 0x50b30, has increased their holdings using significant leverage.The investor has taken a 20x leveraged long position on 1,569.29 BTC, with an average entry price of $93,838.7, currently facing an unrealized loss of $1.682 million. Additionally, they have a 14x leveraged long position on 15,677.02 ETH, with an average entry price of $3,284.08, resulting in an unrealized loss of $388,000.These moves reflect the investor's continued confidence in the market despite the current losses. The positions indicate a strategic approach to capitalize on potential future gains in the cryptocurrency ...
Bitcoin Holdings of Manus Founder Revealed
Binance News - According to Odaily, Arkham monitoring has revealed that the Bitcoin address associated with Manus founder Xiao Hong currently holds 0.0223 BTC, valued at approximately $2,068 at current prices.Blockchain data indicates that this address has conducted five transactions over the past 12 years, receiving a total of about 0.15 BTC, which was worth approximately $66.5 at the time, and transferring out around 0.128 BTC.
Potential Security Flaw Detected in Fusion Project
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, SlowMist has reported on the X platform that MistEye has identified potential suspicious activity related to the Fusion project. The root cause is a vulnerability in the foundational contract delegated by an EOA account controlled by the project team through EIP-7702. This flaw permits arbitrary external calls, enabling attackers to create and configure malicious circuit breaker contracts for PlasmaVault, allowing them to extract funds from the contract.
Significant Ethereum Transfer from Mantle to Anonymous Address
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Arkham data reveals that at 11:43, a total of 3,251.87 ETH was transferred from Mantle to an anonymous address beginning with 0x5b64.
Baidu's AI Chip Unit ARM Plans Hong Kong IPO to Raise $2 Billion
Binance News - According to Foresight News, sources indicate that Baidu's artificial intelligence chip company, ARM, is planning an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong. The company aims to raise up to $2 billion through this IPO.
Ethereum Network Implements Blob Pressure Optimization Upgrade
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Alex Stokes, Co-Head of Research at the Ethereum Foundation, announced via Twitter that the Ethereum Blob Pressure Optimization (BPO2) upgrade has been successfully activated on the mainnet. Real-time on-chain data indicates that the target setting for Blobs has been increased to 14 per block, while the maximum capacity has been raised to 21.
World Liberty Financial Converts WBTC to ETH
Binance News - According to Odaily, World Liberty Financial is currently converting its WBTC assets into ETH. The organization withdrew 162.69 WBTC, valued at $14.98 million, from Aave. Subsequently, 27.12 WBTC, worth $2.5 million, was exchanged for 770.6 ETH.
China Reviews Meta's $2 Billion Acquisition of AI Platform Manus
Binance News - According to Foresight News, the Financial Times reports that China's Ministry of Commerce is reviewing Meta's $2 billion acquisition of the artificial intelligence platform Manus. The review aims to assess potential violations of export control regulations and determine if transferring Manus's employees and technology to Singapore requires a Chinese export license. Although the review is in its early stages and may not lead to a formal investigation, the licensing requirement could allow authorities to influence the transaction.
Ark Invest Increases Stake in Roblox with Significant Stock Purchase
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, has increased its investment in the metaverse platform Roblox. Data from Ark Invest Daily reveals that the firm acquired an additional 169,130 shares of Roblox stock, valued at approximately $12.825 million.
Market Rebound Leads to Significant Gains for Major Investor
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, a recent market rebound has allowed a major investor, who previously held a position valued at $230 million, to recover from a $74 million unrealized loss. The investor now reports a profit of $26.82 million from long positions, with rebound gains exceeding $100 million.The total value of the investor's long positions currently stands at $825 million, utilizing approximately 3.2x leverage. The holdings include 203,000 ETH with a position price of $3,147, resulting in a profit of $21.1 million; 1,000 BTC with a profit of $1.05 million; and 511,000 SOL with a profit of $4.65 million.
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.
Bitcoin Core development: record growth in 2025 after years of contraction
Atlas21 - Bitcoin Core’s development activity shows a reversal in trend, with +60% traffic and 135 unique contributors. The post Bitcoin Core development: record growth in 2025 after years of contraction appeared first on Atlas21.
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.
JellyJelly Rockets 120% on App Store Release
TheDefiant - The video chat app built by Venmo co-founder Iqram Magdon-Ismail launched its token earlier this year.
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.
BlackRock Registers Staked Ethereum ETF Trust
CoinPaprika - BlackRock registered the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF in Delaware on November 19, 2025.
Malaysia Crypto Mining Electricity Theft Costs $1.1B 2020-2024
CoinPaprika - Crypto mining electricity theft drains $1.1 billion from Malaysia's grid over four years.
Mt. Gox Bitcoin Transfer: $936M Moved in Latest Repayment Step
CoinPaprika - Mt. Gox moved 10,422.6 BTC worth $936 million to an unmarked wallet on Tuesday.
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 […]