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Venezuela Leaker Jailed, Trump Says As Prediction Markets Face Scrutiny
President Trump announced the jailing of the 'Venezuela leaker,' intensifying scrutiny on prediction markets like Polymarket.
Major lender Newrez to accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins for mortgage qualification
Major US lender Newrez will begin accepting Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins for mortgage qualification starting in February.
Jefferies ‘Greed & Fear’ Strategist Drops Bitcoin on Quantum Risk
Jefferies strategist Christopher Wood eliminated Bitcoin from his model portfolio due to rising quantum computing security risks.
Crypto Revenue Data Reveals a $5B Gap Between Top Protocol and #10 — Is Crypto’s Future Centralized?
Top crypto protocols show extreme revenue concentration, with centralized entities capturing over 64% of top-10 earnings.
Goldman Sachs CEO says firm is actively exploring tokenization and prediction markets amid evolving US regulation
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon confirmed the firm is heavily exploring tokenization, stablecoins, and prediction markets.
Bitcoin Out, Gold In? Jefferies’ Shocking Treasury Shift Over These Fears
Jefferies removed its 10% Bitcoin allocation from its pension portfolio due to long-term quantum computing security fears, shifting the funds entirely into gold.
What GAS Token’s 500% Surge Reveals About Crypto’s New Emerging Meta
The GAS token, inspired by Steve Yegge's Gas Town AI framework, surged over 500%, highlighting a new crypto meta where developers bootstrap projects via community tokens.
Kraken sees 2026 crypto markets shifting from hype to structure as macro forces reshape bitcoin cycle
Kraken predicts 2026 crypto markets will focus on structural changes driven by macro forces rather than just hype.
Belarus Introduces State-Regulated Cryptobanks
Belarus established a legal framework for state-regulated cryptobanks under direct oversight via a new presidential decree.
Top Wall Street equity strategist exits Bitcoin over quantum computing threat
Jefferies strategist Christopher Wood sold his Bitcoin holdings due to fears quantum computing could compromise its security.
Belarus authorizes ‘cryptobanks’ combining token operations with traditional banking
Belarus has established a framework for 'cryptobanks' allowing HTP resident companies to merge digital token operations with conventional banking services.
Bitcoin just touched a critical price point but this order book signal suggests the move to $100k might backfire
Despite Bitcoin nearing $98,000, thin liquidity and order book fragility suggest a sustained move above $100k could be vulnerable.
3 Mid-cap Privacy Coins Saw Heavy Accumulation by Whales in January.
Whales heavily accumulated three mid-cap privacy coins—Horizen (ZEN), Railgun (RAIL), and Decred (DCR)—in January, signaling bullish expectations for the sector.
BitMEX Report Finds Crypto Perpetuals Enter Post-Yield Era
A BitMEX report details how structural stress and crowded arbitrage strategies ended the easy yield era for crypto perpetuals in 2025.
Google Play Policy Shift Threatens Crypto Exchange Access in South Korea
Google's updated policy requires crypto apps in South Korea to prove FIU registration, potentially blocking offshore exchanges like Binance and OKX.
Will Gen Z Send Ethereum Price Soaring? Tom Lee Teams Up With MrBeast In $200M Deal
Tom Lee's Bitmine invested $200 million in MrBeast's company, sparking speculation about increased Ethereum adoption among younger audiences.
Bitcoin Recoils to $95K, But Classic Chart Pattern Projects 18% Gains
Bitcoin consolidated near $95K, but technical analysis suggests an ascending triangle pattern targets a potential 18% rise to $113,200.
Moldova To Legalize Cryptocurrencies Aligned With EU MiCA Regulation
Moldova plans to introduce comprehensive crypto legislation by the end of 2026, aligning with the EU's MiCA framework.
PENGU Price Misses the Signal in Pudgy Penguins’ Manchester City Deal
Pudgy Penguins announced a major partnership with Manchester City for an exclusive NFT and merchandise drop, yet the PENGU token price remained unaffected.
Polygon Trims Workforce Amid $250M Open Money Stack Payments Pivot
Polygon Labs reduced its workforce while pivoting aggressively toward a payments-first strategy centered on stablecoin rails and its new Open Money Stack.
Bitcoin Approaches $98,000 as Holder Behavior Signals a Critical Test
Bitcoin nears a $98,000 breakout, but rising short-term holder profits present a potential risk to the advance.
Utah man sentenced to three years for fraud, $5.4 million cash-to-crypto scheme
A Utah man was sentenced to three years in prison for wire fraud and operating an unlicensed cash-to-crypto conversion business.
Discord is suddenly locking down servers for the same alarming reason X just purged these crypto developers
X is banning paid posting via its API, prompting InfoFi projects to change incentive models, while DeFi projects are locking down Discord servers due to scam risks.
KBC Bank To Launch MiCA-Regulated Crypto Trading in Belgium
KBC Bank will launch Bitcoin and Ether trading for Belgian retail investors next month under the MiCA regulation.
RLUSD Hits Record High Amid Ripple’s Institutional Push — But XRP Is Left Behind
Ripple's stablecoin, RLUSD, reached a record $1.38 billion market cap due to institutional adoption, yet XRP's utility remains limited.
Google Play to ban overseas crypto exchanges from South Korea store
Google Play will ban unregistered overseas crypto exchanges from its South Korean store starting January 28.
Russell 2000 Hits a New All-Time High, Fueling Hopes for an Altcoin Season in Q1
The Russell 2000 reaching a new high suggests increased risk appetite, potentially signaling a positive outlook for altcoins in Q1.
Crypto Stocks Coinbase and Robinhood Drop Sharply Despite Bitcoin’s Rally — CLARITY Act To Blame?
Coinbase and Robinhood stocks fell sharply due to uncertainty surrounding the delayed and controversial CLARITY Act.
Why Bitcoin Has Become an Element of Resistance in Iran’s Economic Crisis
Bitcoin is acting as an element of resistance for Iranians facing economic crisis and currency devaluation amidst ongoing unrest.
BitMine Shareholder Meeting Marks Shift from ETH Staking Proxy: Here’s Where Tom Lee’s Looking Next
BitMine's shareholder meeting signaled a strategic pivot from being just an ETH staking proxy to a broader digital economy holding company.
President Trump Plans an “Emergency Power Auction”: What It Could Mean for Bitcoin Miners
President Trump plans an emergency power auction where tech firms fund new power plants to ease rising electricity costs.
Interactive Brokers Allows Account Funding With USDC
Interactive Brokers now allows clients to fund accounts with USDC stablecoins via partnerships with zerohash.
US Homebuilder To Launch Crypto Rewards After Regulatory OK
Megatel Homes will launch the MegPrime crypto rewards platform after receiving an SEC no-action letter.
State Street Launches Platform For Tokenizing Assets
State Street launched an institutional digital asset platform to help clients build tokenized products via blockchain connectivity.
CME Group to Launch Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar Crypto Futures on February 9
CME Group plans to launch regulated futures contracts for Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar on February 9, pending regulatory approval.
Nearly $3 Billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Expire as Markets Test Breakout Conviction
Nearly $3 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options are expiring today, testing the conviction behind recent crypto price breakouts.
XRP price forecast: Ripple linked token falls 4% even as ETF flows strong
Despite strong ETF inflows, XRP's price dropped by 4%, reflecting broader crypto market weakness.
Ethereum Activity Retention Doubles With Record Transactions
Ethereum's network activity retention has nearly doubled, driven by a surge in new users and record daily transactions.
NCAA Asks CFTC to Suspend College Prediction Markets
The NCAA requested the CFTC suspend college sports prediction markets due to increased athlete harassment and inadequate age restrictions.
South Korea approves tokenized securities framework in key legislative hearing
South Korea's National Assembly passed amendments establishing a legal framework for issuing and trading tokenized securities.
Crypto Sentiment Drops Amid Uncertainty Over US Crypto Bill
Crypto market sentiment declined as industry figures expressed concern over a divided US Senate crypto market structure bill.
DeadLock Malware Exploits Polygon Smart Contracts to Hide
DeadLock ransomware uses Polygon smart contracts to dynamically rotate command-and-control addresses, making disruption difficult.
House Democrats press SEC over pausing Justin Sun case, citing ‘pay-to-play’ concerns
House Democrats are questioning the SEC's dismissal of crypto cases and the pause in the Justin Sun lawsuit amid political spending by crypto firms.
Cathie Wood sees Bitcoin as effective portfolio diversifier in the years ahead
Cathie Wood of ARK Invest views Bitcoin as a strong portfolio diversifier due to its low correlation with traditional assets.
Nexo To Pay $500K Fine Over 'Risky' Crypto-Backed Loans
Nexo will pay a $500,000 fine to California's regulator for issuing thousands of risky crypto-backed loans without a proper license.
Iran Turns to Crypto Amid Collapsing Economy, Protests
Iran's crypto ecosystem reached $7.78 billion as citizens used Bitcoin to preserve value during widespread economic protests.
Kaito Sunsets Yap as X Bans Payments for ‘AI Slop’
X banned apps rewarding users for posts to curb 'AI slop,' causing Kaito.ai and Cookie DAO tokens to drop significantly.
Uniswap Goes Live on OKX’s X Layer as Preferred DEX Partner
Uniswap has launched on OKX's X Layer L2, becoming its preferred decentralized exchange to expand DeFi access.
Over 60% of Traders Lost Money on Eric Adams-Backed NYC Token
Over 60% of traders lost money on the NYC token, launched shortly after Eric Adams left office, which quickly crashed like a meme coin rug pull.
Bitcoin Drops Pace At $97K As Retail Stays Sidelined: Did The Rally End?
Bitcoin's rally stalled near $97K with low funding rates indicating retail traders remain hesitant despite institutional ETF buying.
Polymarket Faces ‘Information Laundering’ Fears After Iran and Maduro Bets
Polymarket faces scrutiny over high-risk geopolitical bets suggesting information laundering of inside knowledge.
Cake wallet adds Zcash support as it expands beyond its Monero roots
Cake Wallet has integrated Zcash, enabling shielded transactions by default to enhance user privacy.
Senate Democrats, Crypto Industry to Resume Talks After Market Structure Bill Delay
Senate Democrats and the crypto industry will resume talks Friday following a delay of a key digital asset market structure bill markup.
ETH Charts Point To 25% Rally, But A Support May Happen First
ETH's leverage ratio suggests a potential 10%-25% rally, but it might first require a short, liquidation-driven dip to support levels.
CLARITY Act Faces Uncertain Path After Senate Delay
A Senate vote on the CLARITY Act, a key cryptocurrency bill, has been delayed due to industry pushback and political friction.
West Virginia Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Allow State Crypto Investments
A West Virginia state senator introduced a bill allowing the state treasury to invest up to 10% in precious metals, stablecoins, and large-cap digital assets.
Why Wall Street refuses to sell Bitcoin – and actually bought way more – even while losing 25% of its value
Institutional investors increased their Bitcoin ETF holdings in Q4 2025 despite a 25% price drop, suggesting strong conviction or arbitrage activity.
NiceHash Explains Untagged Bitcoin Blocks, Dispels Solo Miner Myth
NiceHash clarified that two untagged Bitcoin blocks were mined during internal testing, debunking solo miner speculation.
Belgium’s KBC Becomes First Bank in the Country to Offer Bitcoin Trading to Retail Investors
KBC Group, Belgium's second-largest bank, will soon allow retail investors to trade Bitcoin and Ether via its Bolero platform.
Coinbase CEO Expects Market Structure Bill Markup ‘in a Few Weeks‘
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong anticipates the markup for the crypto market structure bill could occur in a few weeks following a postponement.
Interactive Brokers adds USDC funding, with Ripple and PayPal stablecoin support next week
Interactive Brokers now allows eligible US clients to fund accounts with USDC, adding RLUSD and PYUSD support soon.
BofA CEO Warns Interest-Bearing Stablecoins Could Pull $6T from Banks
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan warned that interest-bearing stablecoins could drain up to $6 trillion from US banks, reducing lending capacity.
US and Taiwan agree to 15% tariff cap and $500B chip investment deal
The US and Taiwan finalized a trade deal featuring a 15% tariff cap and $500B in semiconductor investment and credit guarantees for US operations.
Over 200 Million XRP Has Been Sold This Year, Yet Price Uptrend Is Surviving
Despite over 200 million XRP being sold onto exchanges this year, the cryptocurrency's broader price uptrend remains intact due to long-term holder accumulation.
Interactive Brokers unlocks 24/7 funding with USDC, plans to rollout Ripple and PayPal stablecoins next week
Interactive Brokers now allows 24/7 account funding using USDC, with plans to add Ripple's RLUSD and PayPal's PYUSD soon.
Citrea rolls out ctUSD stablecoin as native liquidity layer for Bitcoin ecosystem
Citrea launched ctUSD, a 1:1 dollar-backed stablecoin, to serve as Bitcoin's native, compliant liquidity layer.
Polygon Reportedly Cuts Nearly 30% of Staff in a Mass Layoff
Polygon reportedly laid off approximately 30% of its staff this week amid a strategic shift toward a payments-first model.
SEC Chair predicts 2-year timeline to put US fully on chain but the real $12.6 trillion opportunity isn’t equities
The SEC Chair anticipates US markets moving on-chain within two years, focusing on layers two and three, with repo markets offering the largest immediate opportunity.
The Daily: Bank of America’s $6T stablecoin warning, BitMine’s $200M MrBeast investment, X’s InfoFi policy change hits Kaito token, and more
Bank of America warned $6T in deposits could shift to stablecoins, BitMine invested $200M in MrBeast's firm, and X's policy change impacted the Kaito token.
BTC Whales Turn Net Positive After Fastest Selloff In Years Ends
Bitcoin whale addresses have turned net positive in one-year holdings after the sharpest selloff since early 2023, while mid-sized holders are still reducing exposure.