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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.
X API Ban Kills Kaito and InfoFi Crypto Projects: The Death of AI Slop?
X revoked API access for apps rewarding user posting, collapsing InfoFi crypto projects like Kaito due to excessive AI spam.
Time2Build 2025 Winners: Breez Awards Bitcoin Prizes for Lightning Integrations in BTCPay Server, Primal, and More
Breez announced the 2025 Time2Build developer challenge winners, awarding Bitcoin prizes for integrating self-custodial Lightning payments into open-source applications.
US Lawmakers Demand Action from SEC on Justin Sun Enforcement Case
Three House Democrats urged the SEC Chair to reconsider dropping its enforcement action against Tron founder Justin Sun.
Senate Banking Committee lawmakers say crypto bill is ‘closer than ever’ despite setbacks
Despite a postponed hearing, Senate lawmakers remain optimistic about advancing sweeping cryptocurrency legislation.
State Street expands tokenization push as banks rush to bring cash and funds onchain: Bloomberg
State Street is developing tokenized versions of traditional funds and cash products to meet growing institutional demand for onchain finance.
CME Expands US Crypto Futures Lineup with New Altcoin Contracts
CME Group plans to list futures contracts for Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar on February 9th, pending regulatory approval.
Can DASH Make A Dash For $100 Or Will Selling Pressure Get To it First?
Despite a strong rally, technical indicators suggest Dash may face a reversal due to overbought conditions and weakening capital inflows.
Bitcoin demand is breaking out, but dealers are mechanically forcing stability: Here is the exact price the dam cracks
Strong spot ETF inflows are testing Bitcoin's price stability, which is being mechanically reinforced by dealer hedging in a net-long gamma configuration.
Senate Banking Committee Postpones CLARITY Act Markup After Crypto Industry Backlash
The Senate Banking Committee postponed the CLARITY Act markup due to industry backlash over late amendments and political disputes.
Ethereum Giant BitMine Backs MrBeast with $200 Million, But Why? | US Crypto News
Ethereum liquidity firm BitMine invested $200 million in MrBeast's company, Beast Industries, using its ETH treasury as capital.
Bitcoin Price Rallies in January as ETF inflows signal demand shift
Bitcoin's price surpassed $97,000, driven by significant net inflows into US spot Bitcoin ETFs, suggesting a structural demand shift.
KAITO drops 20% as X blocks InfoFi apps to fight spam
KAITO's token value dropped 20% after X announced it would block apps that reward users for posting, known as 'InfoFi' apps, to combat spam.
Kaito token plummets after X revises API policies to ban ‘infofi’ crypto projects
X revised its API policies to ban apps rewarding user posts, causing the Kaito token to drop over 10%.
CME adds Cardano, Chainlink and Stellar to growing crypto derivatives lineup
CME Group will launch futures for Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar on February 9, expanding its crypto derivatives offerings.
Generic Protocol bets on private stablecoin model with GUSD launch as Congress battles over yield
Generic Protocol launched GUSD, a privacy-focused stablecoin using a yield-routing model amid U.S. regulatory debates on stablecoin rewards.
Saturn raises $800k from YZi Labs and Sora Ventures to build USDat, a 11%+ yield-bearing stablecoin protocol backed by Strategy’s Digital Credit
Saturn secured $800k from YZi Labs and Sora Ventures to develop USDat, a stablecoin protocol offering over 11% yield backed by Strategy's digital credit.
Get access to Strategy’s 11% Bitcoin dividends without owning the stock through this new token
Saturn is launching USDat, a tokenized dollar product yielding returns tied to Strategy's 11% Bitcoin-backed STRC preferred equity.
Ethereum Forms History By Onboarding 447,000 New Holders As Price Breaks Out
Ethereum broke out of a bullish pattern while onboarding a record 447,000 new holders in 24 hours, suggesting strong upside momentum.
Ripple invests $150M in LMAX to expand RLUSD use across FX and crypto markets
Ripple is investing $150 million in LMAX Group to integrate RLUSD as core collateral across its institutional trading platforms.
Bitcoin Cools Its Comeback With a Dip to $95,500
Bitcoin dipped below $96,000 as geopolitical tensions eased, with traders watching the critical $94K support level.
US jobless claims drop to 198K, beating 215K forecast as labor market holds steady
US initial jobless claims fell to 198K, lower than the 215K forecast, indicating a steady labor market.
Ripple’s massive license victory hides a structural shift that could actually divert volume away from XRP
Ripple's EU licensing victory enables a dual-hub strategy but may accelerate stablecoin use, potentially diverting settlement volume from XRP.
Multiple Signs Point to a Potential XRP Price Rally Toward $2.80.
Technical indicators, including a falling wedge breakout and a bull flag pattern, suggest XRP could rally toward $2.80.
Litecoin Trades 46% Below 2025 Peak, but Whale Activity Tells a Different Story
Despite trading significantly below its peak, sustained whale activity and renewed network interest suggest a potential reversal for Litecoin (LTC).
BlackRock hits record $14 trillion in assets, stock rises 5%
BlackRock reached a record $14 trillion in AUM, leading to a 5% stock rise after strong 2025 net inflows.
Wall Street bank JPMorgan (JPM) sees 2026 crypto inflows topping 2025's $130 billion
JPMorgan predicts that cryptocurrency inflows in 2026 will surpass the $130 billion expected for 2025.
Ripple, LMAX Group strike deal to expand institutional stablecoin use with $150 million in financing
Ripple and LMAX Group partnered, with Ripple committing $150 million to integrate Ripple USD (RLUSD) as core collateral across LMAX's institutional trading infrastructure.
Bitcoin Price Climbs Above $97,000 on $1.7B ETF Inflow Surge
Bitcoin surged past $97,000, driven by $1.71 billion in spot ETF inflows over three days and positive economic news.
Gate Releases December 2025 Transparency Report: Advancing Trading Scale, Compliance, and Ecosystem Synergy to Strengthen Its Global Growth Foundation
Gate's December 2025 Transparency Report details growth in trading scale, Web3 ecosystem, and global compliance milestones.
CME Group to launch ADA, LINK, and XLM futures as part of crypto expansion
CME Group will launch futures contracts for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM) on February 9.
Football.Fun debuts FUN token as sports betting drives onchain prediction markets
Football.Fun launched its FUN token on Base and Solana, entering the growing onchain sports prediction market.
Anchorage unlocks onchain lending using off-chain collateral via Spark
Anchorage Digital partnered with Spark to enable institutional clients to access onchain lending using BTC collateral held securely off-chain.
MetaMask adds native Tron support across mobile and browser extension wallets as multichain push accelerates
MetaMask now offers native support for the Tron network on its mobile and browser extension wallets.
United Kingdom Considering Under‑16 Social Media Ban
The UK is considering banning social media for under-16s, monitoring Australia's approach amid Online Safety Act enforcement conflicts.
Five Bitcoin Narratives Analysts Are Watching Beyond Price in 2026
Analysts are focusing on five key narratives beyond price action to understand Bitcoin's long-term trajectory in 2026.
Crypto Market Structure Bill in Limbo as Industry Pulls Support
The US crypto market structure bill is stalled after major industry groups, including Coinbase, withdrew support over contentious provisions.
SWIFT Tests Societe Generale’s MiCA-Compliant Euro Stablecoin
SWIFT successfully tested Societe Generale's MiCA-compliant EURCV stablecoin for settling tokenized bond payments.
Galaxy Digital Closes $75 Million Tokenized CLO on Avalanche
Galaxy Digital successfully closed its first tokenized Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) worth $75 million on the Avalanche blockchain.
BitMine Invests $200M In MrBeast’s Beast Industries
BitMine Immersion Technology is investing $200 million in MrBeast's company, Beast Industries, to expand its mainstream visibility.
Amazon Web Services inks landmark metal deal with mining giant Rio Tinto
AWS and Rio Tinto's Nuton venture partnered to use bioleaching technology for lower-carbon copper extraction for AWS data centers.
Robinhood Listing Sparks Lighter Rally: Token Recovers After 15% Dip
Lighter's LIT token recovered after a 15% dip following its listing announcement on Robinhood.
Ethereum treasury firm BitMine invests $200 million in MrBeast’s Beast Industries
Ethereum treasury firm BitMine is investing $200 million in MrBeast's media company, Beast Industries.
Ethereum’s surprising usage drop suggests the network solved the wrong problem with Fusaka upgrade
Ethereum's Fusaka upgrade increased data capacity, but usage remains low, suggesting the network addressed a non-binding constraint.
Fogo launches high-speed blockchain mainnet after $7 million Binance token sale
Fogo, a new Solana Virtual Machine-based blockchain, launched its mainnet aiming for 40-millisecond block times after raising $7 million via a token sale on Binance.
AI Is Moving Faster in Crypto Trading but Humans Remain in Charge
AI is accelerating crypto trading tasks, but humans still define strategy, set limits, and maintain accountability.
Short Squeeze Hits Top 500 Cryptos, Traders Unwind Bearish Bets
A major short squeeze, the largest since October, forced bearish traders to cover positions across the top 500 cryptos.
Universal Blockchains Buckle Under Real-World Demands
General-purpose blockchains like Ethereum and Solana struggle with specific industry needs, leading to specialized L1s.
Galaxy debuts $75 million tokenized CLO on Avalanche to fund Arch Lending facility
Galaxy Digital launched a $75 million tokenized CLO on the Avalanche blockchain to finance its Arch Lending facility.
Bitmine invests $200 million in MrBeast’s Beast Industries to expand DeFi and financial services integration
Bitmine Immersion Technologies invested $200 million in Beast Industries to integrate DeFi into MrBeast's financial services platform.
MSTR’s preferred 'STRC' drops below par after Ex dividend date
MSTR's preferred stock, STRC, fell below its par value following its ex-dividend date.
Why 86% of All Crypto Token Failures Happened in 2025
In 2025, an unprecedented 11.6 million crypto tokens failed, accounting for 86.3% of all failures since 2021, driven by massive project creation and market saturation.
Indian Crypto Exchanges Push for Tax Changes Ahead of Union Budget
Indian crypto exchanges are urging tax reform before the Union Budget, citing current taxes that discourage onshore activity.
4 Red Flags That Make NYC Token’s Crash Look Like a Rug Pull
The NYC token, associated with former NYC Mayor Eric Adams, crashed over 80%, showing four red flags indicative of a potential rug pull.
London Stock Exchange Group launches 24/7 blockchain-based settlement platform for tokenized bank deposits
LSEG launched DiSH, a 24/7 platform settling transactions using tokenized commercial bank deposits via blockchain.