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BNY Launches Tokenized Bank Deposits for Institutional Clients
BNY has launched tokenized bank deposits on its permissioned blockchain for institutional clients to support collateral and margin requirements.
Ex-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, other Democrats back bill to ban elected officials from political prediction market bets
Thirty Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi, support a bill banning elected officials from betting on political outcomes in prediction markets.
Ethereum Co-founder Reiterates Support for Roman Storm, Citing Privacy
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin reaffirmed his support for Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, emphasizing the importance of privacy.
From PRISM to AI: How Mass Surveillance Never Ended
Security expert Bruce Schneier warns that mass surveillance continues, evolving from PRISM to AI-powered bulk spying by governments.
$3.2 Million Accumulation Offsets Zcash’s Governance Shock — But Can It Save the Price?
Zcash rebounded after a governance scare, supported by $3.2M in whale accumulation, but faces technical downside risk.
Ripple secures FCA authorization, clearing path for UK expansion
Ripple obtained the UK's FCA Electronic Money Institution license and crypto asset registration, enabling platform expansion in the country.
Bitcoin ETFs wiped out $1.1 billion in 72 hours as a critical demand metric turned negative
US spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced over $1.1 billion in net outflows across three days as Bitcoin's on-chain demand metric turned negative.
Cloudforce secures $10 million to expand AI platform across education and healthcare
Cloudforce raised $10 million in Series A funding led by Owl Ventures to expand its secure AI platform, nebulaONE, into education and healthcare.
Bitcoin Traders Are Hands-Off Ahead of US Tariff Ruling
Bitcoin traders remained inactive as the price consolidated near $90,000, awaiting a Supreme Court ruling on US trade tariffs.
EverValue Coin (EVA) Consolidates an Economic Model with Growing Bitcoin Backing
EverValue Coin (EVA) is strengthening its economic model, backed by growing Bitcoin reserves in an audited smart contract called the Burn Vault.
BNY activates tokenized deposit service for payments and collateral
BNY Mellon launched a tokenized deposit service for institutional clients, representing client deposits on a blockchain for payments and collateral.
This Investor Thinks the United States Could Start Buying Bitcoin in 2026
ARK Invest founder Cathie Wood suggests US government buying of Bitcoin for a strategic reserve could begin by 2026, driven by political incentives.
South Korea Preparing to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Crypto Policy Pivot
South Korea is reportedly preparing to approve spot Bitcoin ETFs this year as part of a major pivot in its digital asset policy.
US Supreme Court Ruling to Decide Bitcoin’s Next Move — Here’s Where Bulls and Bears Are Waiting
Bitcoin is at a critical juncture awaiting a US Supreme Court ruling on Trump-era tariffs, which, alongside unemployment data, creates high volatility potential.
Vexl: Empowering Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin Exchange Through Social Networks
Vexl is a non-custodial P2P Bitcoin trading app that connects users within their social networks for private, non-KYC exchanges.
Tether partners with UN’s drug control agency to boost cybersecurity in Africa
Tether is collaborating with the UNODC to enhance cybersecurity and combat digital asset crime across Africa.
3 Catalysts That Could Help Monero (XMR) Lead Market Performance in 2026
The article suggests Monero (XMR) could excel in 2026 due to stable transaction demand, strong development, and increasing privacy concerns amid new crypto tax regulations.
Altcoin Season Index Hits a 3-Month High: What It Means for The Market In 2026?
The Altcoin Season Index reached a 3-month high in early January 2026, suggesting increasing momentum for altcoins, though not yet a full altseason.
Ripple Is Among the Few Crypto Firms to Pass FCA Scrutiny — Why XRP Holders Should Care
Ripple's UK subsidiary passed stringent FCA registration, allowing it to operate legally and partner with UK financial institutions.
How Binance Blockchain Week Confirmed Dubai as the New Ground Zero for Crypto’s Fourth Revolution
Binance Blockchain Week highlighted Dubai's emergence as the central hub for the crypto industry's maturation and next phase of development.
Bitcoin Can Hit $105,000 in Weeks Based on RSI Signals, Says Trader
A trader suggests Bitcoin could reach $105,000 in weeks due to bullish signals from the Relative Strength Index (RSI).
Rain valuation nears $2 billion after $250 million Series C raise for stablecoin payments firm
Stablecoin infrastructure provider Rain raised $250 million in a Series C round, achieving a $1.95 billion valuation.
Ripple Gains UK Regulatory Approval Via Local Arm
Ripple's UK subsidiary, Ripple Markets UK, secured an Electronic Money Institution registration from the UK's FCA.
Ripple wins FCA approval to offer compliant payment services in UK
Ripple's UK subsidiary secured an Electronic Money Institution authorization from the FCA to offer regulated payment services in Britain.
Xapo Bank’s Bitcoin Wealth Ecosystem, Explained
Xapo Bank offers a Bitcoin-first wealth ecosystem providing yield on USD and BTC balances, paid daily in satoshis, using regulated banking structures.
Today’s “perfect storm” for Bitcoin brings several critical macro tests that signal a volatility surge – what to watch
Bitcoin faces a volatile day driven by critical macro events, including the jobs report and a Supreme Court decision on tariffs.
Zcash Mass Resignation Highlights Bitcoin’s Importance, Says Samson Mow — Here’s Why
Samson Mow cited the mass resignation of Zcash developers due to governance issues as proof of Bitcoin's superior stability.
USDC Finally Beats USDT: Here’s How Solana and Trump Made It Happen
USDC surpassed USDT in annual transfer volume in 2025, driven by DeFi turnover, Solana's growth, the TRUMP memecoin, and regulatory clarity.
Sharplink Pockets $33M From Ether Staking, Deploys Another $170M
Sharplink Gaming earned $33 million in passive yield from Ether staking and deployed an additional $170 million into Linea for restaking rewards.
UK FCA signals September 2026 opening for crypto licensing gateway
The UK's FCA expects to open a formal crypto asset authorization gateway in September 2026 before a new regime starts in October 2027.
What Chiliz’s Return to the Top 100 Says About Market Resilience in 2026
Chiliz ($CHZ) re-entering the Top 100 in 2026 signals market resilience, driven by clean tokenomics and its evolving SportFi masterplan.
Visa-Linked Stablecoin Firm Rain Valued Above $1.9B
Stablecoin infrastructure provider Rain raised $250 million in a Series C round, valuing the company at $1.95 billion.
Bitcoin ETFs Erase Nearly All Early-2026 Inflows as Risk Appetite Cools
Bitcoin ETFs experienced $1.128 billion in outflows over three days, nearly wiping out early 2026 inflows amid cooling risk appetite.
The 24/7 Global Stock Market Is Impossible On Today’s Blockchain
Today's blockchain infrastructure fundamentally lacks the throughput, low latency, and fairness required for a 24/7 global stock market.
Crypto whale opens $325M long positions in BTC, ETH, XRP, and SOL
A crypto whale initiated $325 million in long positions across BTC, ETH, XRP, and SOL, with BTC and ETH dominating the investment.
The Hidden Risk of Public WiFi: How a Wallet Approval Wiped a Crypto Wallet
A crypto user lost $5,000 from a hot wallet after using open hotel WiFi and approving a malicious transaction request.
Michaël van de Poppe’s Altcoin Season Plan Revealed: Why 2026 Could Be Rewarding
Michaël van de Poppe suggests patient investors may be rewarded in 2026, emphasizing fundamental protocol growth over short-term narratives.
Grayscale Forms Trusts for Potential BNB and HYPE ETFs
Grayscale has formed Delaware statutory trusts for potential BNB and HYPE-linked investment products, signaling early expansion interest.
Crypto’s next phase goes beyond new blockchains, a16z says
a16z crypto predicts the next crypto phase will focus on market reshaping, infrastructure, and media via prediction markets, cryptographic proofs, and staked media.
Tom Lee’s Bitmine stakes 827K Ethereum worth over $2.5B
Nasdaq-listed Bitmine staked an additional 19,200 ETH, bringing its total holdings to over 827,000 ETH valued above $2.5 billion.
Token buybacks spent $880M+ last year, but prices stalled anyway – one number now decides if they work
Despite over $880M spent on token buybacks last year, prices stalled, making the net supply coverage ratio the key metric for future effectiveness.
Vitalik Buterin condemns criminalization of code in appeal for Tornado Cash developer
Vitalik Buterin supported Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, arguing against the criminalization of privacy-enhancing code.
Zcash Developer Activity 2021 Low, ZEC Down 40% On Governance Dispute
Zcash developer activity hit a multi-year low amid a governance dispute, coinciding with a 40% price drop for ZEC.
HTX Releases 2025 Recap and 2026 Outlook Report: Trading Volume Steadily Grows and Longtermism Defines the Next Expansion Cycle
HTX's 2025 report shows robust growth in trading volume and user base, emphasizing long-term resilience and security for future expansion.
Babylon Code Vulnerability Risks Block Production Slowdown
A vulnerability in Babylon's BLS vote extension could allow malicious validators to slow Bitcoin block production at epoch boundaries.
Lighter (LIT) Risks 15% Cooldown As Bearish Pattern Forms— Is Post-Launch Low Next?
Lighter (LIT) shows signs of a cooldown, forming a bearish head and shoulders pattern after a recent 21% rally, risking a drop toward its post-launch low.
Pi’s Liquidity Crisis Deepens While GCV Believers Face Heavy Losses
Pi Network's liquidity is critically low with trading volume plummeting, while GCV proponents suffer significant financial losses.
Bitcoin is stalling, but this low-key “absorption signal” shows a violent supply shock could be inevitable
Despite short-term price stagnation, institutional Bitcoin absorption exceeding new supply suggests an inevitable, violent supply shock is likely.
Why Vitalik Buterin Just Threw His Weight Behind a Convicted Tornado Cash Developer
Vitalik Buterin publicly supported convicted Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, emphasizing the necessity of privacy tools against surveillance.
Bitcoin, Ether ETFs See January Outflows After Early-Year Rebound
Bitcoin and Ether ETFs experienced over $1B in outflows this week, reversing early 2026 gains and signaling investor caution.
Nonfarm Payrolls Set to Grow Moderately in December as Markets Assess Fed Rate Cut Bets
The upcoming December Nonfarm Payrolls report is expected to show moderate growth and will influence market bets on the Federal Reserve's interest rate path.
Korea to Pass Stablecoin Laws in Q1, Allow Spot Crypto ETFs
South Korea plans to enact stablecoin laws in Q1 2026 and introduce spot crypto ETFs this year as part of a major digital asset strategy.
FCA Opens UK Crypto Licensing Gateway Under New Regime
The FCA will open a crypto licensing application gateway in September 2026 for CASPs ahead of the new regime starting in October 2027.
South Korea’s Supreme Court Says Bitcoin Held on Exchanges Can Be Seized
South Korea's Supreme Court ruled that Bitcoin held in centralized exchanges is subject to seizure under criminal law.
Grayscale Advances BNB and Hyperliquid ETF Plans With Delaware Filings
Grayscale filed statutory trusts in Delaware for potential BNB and Hyperliquid ETFs, preceding SEC applications.
Spot bitcoin ETFs extend negative streak, reporting $400 million in outflows
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs experienced a third consecutive day of net outflows, totaling nearly $400 million on Thursday.
Bitcoin Shrugs Off Intraday Weakness With a 12% Breakout Hope — 2 Triggers Explain How
Bitcoin is showing constructive price action supported by aligned momentum and increasing spot accumulation, setting up a potential 12% breakout.
Colombia and France Tighten Crypto Tax Rules — Here’s Who’s in Their Crosshairs
Colombia and France are implementing stricter crypto tax reporting rules targeting exchanges and self-custody wallets.
Sam Bankman-Fried Unlikely to Receive Presidential Pardon from Trump
President Donald Trump stated in an interview that a presidential pardon for former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is unlikely.
Crypto ‘Easy Yield’ Era Likely Ended With October Crash
BitMEX reports the October crypto crash ended the era of easy yield for market makers due to auto-deleveraging events.
Colombia’s tax authority mandates crypto exchanges to submit user data: report
Colombia's DIAN now requires crypto platforms to report detailed user and transaction data to combat tax evasion.
Bitcoin and Ethereum Pinned at Max Pain as $2.2 Billion Options Expire into Macro Storm
Over $2.2 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options are expiring near their max pain levels amid anticipation of major macro events.
Stablecoin Payment Flows Could Hit $56.6T by 2030
Bloomberg Intelligence projects stablecoin payment flows to reach $56.6 trillion by 2030, driven by institutional adoption and economic instability.
Consensys-backed SharpLink stakes $170 million in ETH on Linea
SharpLink Gaming staked $170 million in ETH on Consensys' Linea L2 to optimize yield through native staking and restaking rewards.
3 Key Signals Suggest Bitcoin Could Be Primed for a Short Squeeze
Three key derivatives data points suggest Bitcoin is vulnerable to a short squeeze amid recent volatility.
Colombia mandates disclosure of Bitcoin and crypto transaction data
Colombia's DIAN now requires crypto providers to report detailed transaction data, aligning with the OECD's CARF for tax transparency.
3 Altcoins To Watch This Weekend | January 10 – 11
Investors should monitor Polygon (POL), Aptos (APT), and Midnight (NIGHT) this weekend for potential market movements.
What Europe’s New Crypto Rules Are Changing in Practice
The EU's MiCA framework is shifting crypto from a legal gray area to a regulated environment, enhancing investor protection and operational clarity.
Bitcoin Mining's Environmental Benefits Backed By Science
Over 56% of Bitcoin mining now uses sustainable energy, with potential to further boost green energy projects and mitigate emissions.
Zcash Developers Launch CashZ Wallet After Leaving ECC
Zcash developers who recently left Electric Coin Company (ECC) are launching a new wallet called cashZ using the existing Zashi codebase.