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Morgan Stanley Files for Spot Ethereum ETFs as TradFi Deepens Crypto Exposure
Morgan Stanley filed for spot Ethereum ETFs, joining other major banks in expanding traditional finance's exposure to digital assets.
Strategy ($MSTR) Jumps 7% After MSCI Decides Against Excluding Bitcoin Treasury Firms
Strategy ($MSTR) shares surged after MSCI decided not to exclude firms holding Bitcoin on their treasury from its equity indexes.
‘A milestone in financial innovation’: Wyoming issues first state-backed stablecoin on Solana
Wyoming launched the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT), the first state-issued, dollar-pegged stablecoin, on the Solana blockchain.
HBAR Traders Face a Risk of $6 Million Liquidations Due to Overbought Conditions
Hedera (HBAR) traders face potential $6.23 million liquidations as the price stalls near resistance amid overbought technical indicators.
Alleged crypto scam boss linked to $15 billion bitcoin haul deported to China after Cambodia arrest
Chen Zhi, accused of leading a major crypto fraud network, was arrested in Cambodia and deported to China.
Dow Jones to Add Polymarket Prediction Data Across WSJ, Barron’s Platforms
Dow Jones partnered with Polymarket to distribute real-time prediction market data across its major financial news platforms like WSJ and Barron's.
A16z backs Babylon with $15M to build trustless Bitcoin collateral vaults
a16z invested $15M in Babylon to develop BTCVaults, enabling native Bitcoin to be used as trustless collateral.
Flare launches first XRP spot market on Hyperliquid
Flare launched the first XRP spot market, FXRP/USDC, on Hyperliquid's onchain orderbook, expanding XRP's DeFi utility.
Trust Wallet Hack Highlights Security Gaps Facing Crypto-Friendly SMEs
The 2025 Trust Wallet hack exposed supply-chain and hot wallet risks relevant to crypto-friendly SMEs, emphasizing the need for robust verification and security.
Riot Platforms Sells $161M in Bitcoin in December as it Shifts Strategy
Riot Platforms sold $161.6 million in Bitcoin during December while pivoting its strategy from mining to monetizing infrastructure for AI workloads.
Flare launches first XRP spot exposure on Hyperliquid via FXRP
Flare Network listed FXRP, a wrapped XRP, on Hyperliquid, enabling the platform's first-ever XRP spot market trading.
Bitcoin ripped to $94,000 as critical metric quietly turns positive for first time since October
Bitcoin surged to $94,000, supported by positive options call skew, supply redistribution, and low leverage, suggesting a structurally sound rally.
Aptos' APT falls amid a decline in wider crypto markets
Aptos' APT token declined 1.1% to $1.88 in quiet trading, tracking the broader crypto market downturn.
Fireblocks acquires crypto accounting platform TRES in $130M cash and equity deal
Fireblocks acquired crypto accounting platform TRES Finance for $130 million in cash and equity to enhance its infrastructure with audit-ready reporting.
Crypto Long & Short: 2026: The year institutions treat crypto as part of their core stack
In 2026, Wall Street is predicted to move beyond crypto wrappers to embed blockchain infrastructure into its core product stack, driven by technological readiness and integration fixes.
Rumble and Tether Release Rumble Wallet for In-App Crypto Tips
Tether and Rumble launched the non-custodial Rumble Wallet for users to tip content creators with digital currencies.
BNB falls below $900 even after network upgrade, ecosystem developments as market declines
BNB dropped below $900 amid a market-wide decline, despite positive technical upgrades to the opBNB network.
Bitcoin vs Luxury Real Estate: A New Wealth Debate in China
Wealthy Chinese investors are increasingly comparing Bitcoin and crypto assets against traditional luxury real estate as a preferred store of value.
Privacy tokens’ 2025 rally may have legs in 2026, but might face regulatory challenges
Analysts expect privacy tokens to continue outperforming in 2026, driven by structural demand for financial privacy, despite looming regulatory risks.
Crypto.com first to go live on Lynq, streamlining funding for institutional clients
Crypto.com Exchange is the first to integrate with Lynq's real-time settlement network to streamline funding for institutional clients.
Upexi targets higher-yield Solana treasury strategy for 2026 as holdings near 2.2 million SOL
Upexi plans a new risk-adjusted Solana treasury strategy for 2026 while its SOL holdings approach 2.2 million tokens.
The Protocol: Ledger customer data breached from Global-e platform
Hardware wallet firm Ledger suffered a data breach via its payment processor Global-e, exposing customer names and contact information.
Bitcoin plunges below $92K as liquidations top $490M
Bitcoin dropped below $92,000, causing over $490 million in liquidations, primarily affecting long positions.
Fireblocks expands into crypto financial reporting with $130 million TRES acquisition
Fireblocks acquired crypto accounting platform TRES Finance for $130 million to bridge blockchain operations with traditional finance reporting.
Polymarket to provide prediction data to Wall Street Journal, Barron’s in Dow Jones deal
Polymarket secured an exclusive deal with Dow Jones Media to supply its prediction market data to outlets like the Wall Street Journal and Barron's.
Fireblocks buys crypto accounting platform TRES to become the ‘first complete operating system’ onchain
Fireblocks acquired onchain accounting platform TRES Finance to integrate audit-ready financial records into its digital asset management services.
Tokenization 'supercycle' set to drive crypto’s next leg higher in 2026: Bernstein
Bernstein predicts a tokenization 'supercycle' will begin in 2026, driving crypto markets higher after a weak end to 2025.
FINRA taps crypto policy figures Rostin Behnam and Dan Gallagher for its board
FINRA appointed former CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam and Robinhood's Dan Gallagher to its Board of Governors.
‘We Still Plan to Remain Private‘ Says Ripple President on IPO Plans
Ripple President Monica Long confirmed the company currently plans to remain private despite reaching a $40 billion valuation.
Crypto Wealth: Binance moves to help ultra-wealthy invest big in crypto
Binance is launching 'Binance Prestige' to cater to ultra-wealthy investors seeking greater crypto exposure, addressing a gap in services from traditional banks.
XRP Profitability Hits 83% – Sell Pressure-Induced Price Dip Likely
Despite 83% of XRP supply being profitable, increased selling pressure from short-term holders suggests a likely near-term price dip.
Dow Jones taps Polymarket to provide insights into financial outcomes and forecasts
Dow Jones partnered with Polymarket to integrate prediction market data into its news platforms for financial insights.
Bitcoin price news: BTC appears aimed at re-testing the $90,000 level
Bitcoin and most major cryptocurrencies declined, with BTC trading near $91,100 amid a broader crypto selloff.
JPMorgan plans to issue JPM Coin on Canton Network
JPMorgan and Digital Asset will issue JPM Coin on the privacy-enabled Canton Network for 24/7 institutional settlements.
Exchanges to freeze trading and withdrawals after countdown under new crypto law – how long do you have?
New EU DAC8 rules start data collection on Jan 1, 2026, potentially leading to trading freezes if users don't provide tax IDs.
A16z Crypto buys $15 million in BABY tokens to fund Babylon’s buildout of new BTCVaults
a16z crypto invested $15 million in BABY tokens to support Babylon's development of BTCVaults, enabling native BTC collateralization.
Freedx to Launch First Ever Live Crypto Quiz Show on Twitch
Freedx is launching an interactive, live crypto quiz show on Twitch on January 9th to educate users.
Rumble Launches Crypto Wallet With Tether Allowing Direct Creator Payments in Bitcoin and Crypto
Rumble launched the non-custodial Rumble Wallet with Tether to enable direct creator payments in Bitcoin and USDT.
Morph’s $150 Million Accelerator Backs Startups Scaling Real-World Payments Onchain
Morph launched a $150 million Payment Accelerator to fund companies bringing real-world transactions onto its Ethereum-based settlement layer.
Bitcoin Price Falls Despite ‘Really Bullish’ MSCI Update: What Went Wrong?
Bitcoin dropped despite positive signals because MSCI changed rules that reduced passive demand for MicroStrategy stock.
Political Betting on Polymarket Could Drive a Major Stablecoin Boom in 2026
The growth of political betting on Polymarket, which uses stablecoins, may catalyze a major stablecoin adoption boom by 2026.
Why 2026 Could Force Coinbase Into a Direct Retail Finance War With Robinhood
Coinbase and Robinhood are increasingly competing to become the primary retail finance interface by expanding into each other's core markets.
Voices of the Crypto: The 2025 Year in Review 
Experts reviewed 2025, noting institutional integration, the death of the four-year cycle, and the rise of AI-assisted participation in a professionalized crypto market.
Filecoin (FIL) declines as crypto markets retreat
Filecoin (FIL) dropped 3.6% in 24 hours, mirroring the broader crypto market decline tracked by the CoinDesk 20 index.
Telegram Reportedly Sold $450 Million Worth of Toncoin: Did This Impact TON Price?
Telegram reportedly sold $450 million in Toncoin, leading critics to blame the sale for TON's price drop, though defenders cite vesting and ecosystem balance.
Tony Volpon, ex-Brazil central bank official, to introduce real-pegged stablecoin
Former Brazil central bank official Tony Volpon is launching BRD, a stablecoin pegged to the Brazilian real and backed by government bonds.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Uniswap (UNI) Falls 1.5% as Index Trades Lower
The CoinDesk 20 Index traded down 0.5%, led lower by Uniswap (UNI) falling 1.5% and Hedera (HBAR) dropping 1.4%.
Tether news: Stablecoin issuer partners with Rumble on non-custodial crypto wallet
Rumble launched a non-custodial crypto wallet, built with Tether, allowing users to tip creators in BTC, USDT, or XAUT.
BTC Inc Standardizes Bitcoin Operations Using BTCPay Server Across Events, Payroll, and Treasury
BTC Inc is standardizing its internal operations, including events, payroll, and treasury, by heavily utilizing the open-source, non-custodial BTCPay Server.
All-Republican SEC ‘Unusual’ With Pro-Crypto Agenda Likely
The SEC is now entirely Republican following a commissioner's departure, setting the stage for a pro-crypto regulatory agenda in 2026.
Ripple President Monica Long says company will stay private despite $40 billion valuation
Ripple President Monica Long confirmed the company plans to remain private due to its strong balance sheet and private capital access.
CoinFlip launches payroll-based crypto investing for workers
CoinFlip introduced a new benefit allowing US employees to invest in cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH via automatic payroll deductions.
RAIN Price Rallies 13% on KuCoin Buzz — But Momentum Now Risks Drying Up
RAIN price surged 13% following its KuCoin listing, but on-chain data and momentum indicators suggest the rally's momentum is fading.
2025 Crypto Bear Market "Repricing" Institutional Capital: Analyst
Analysts suggest the 2025 altcoin bear market was a repricing event as institutions prepare for multiyear market entry.
Dfns Integrates Concordium Blockchain For Compliant Web3 Wallets
Dfns integrated Concordium's L1 blockchain to offer identity-verified Web3 wallets for financial institutions.
Bitcoin (BTC) news: Babylon Labs raises $15 million for Trustless BTCVaults
Babylon Labs secured $15 million from a16z crypto to develop infrastructure for using native Bitcoin as on-chain collateral.
Ripple again rules out IPO, saying balance sheet gives it room to stay private
Ripple President Monica Long confirmed the company prefers to remain private due to its strong balance sheet and funding capabilities.
Tether-backed Rumble launches crypto wallet, letting fans tip creators in bitcoin and USDT
Rumble and Tether launched an embedded, non-custodial crypto wallet supporting bitcoin and USDT for creator tipping.
Pump.fun’s DEX Volume Hits a New ATH: Is a Solana Meme Coin Revival Imminent?
Pump.fun's DEX volume reached an all-time high of $2 billion, signaling a potential revival for Solana meme coins.
Friday Supreme Court ruling could trigger an instant “tariff shock” crash as Bitcoin wildly misprices impact
A looming Supreme Court ruling on Trump-era tariffs may cause significant market volatility, which Bitcoin derivatives currently appear to have mispriced.
JPM Coin to launch natively on Canton Network in 2026
JPMorgan's JPM Coin will launch natively on the Canton Network by 2026, expanding its digital deposit token to a public, institutional blockchain.
JPMorgan brings JPM Coin to Canton, its second extension after launching on Base
J.P. Morgan's JPM Coin is expanding to the Canton Network, marking its second deployment after launching on Base.
Nike Quietly Sells RTFKT After NFT Studio Shutdown
Nike has reportedly sold its acquired NFT studio, RTFKT, months after shutting down its operations.
Rumble and Tether unveil new crypto wallet, enabling direct tipping in Bitcoin and USDT
Rumble and Tether launched the Rumble Wallet, a non-custodial wallet integrated into Rumble for direct tipping in Bitcoin and USDT.
Strategy’s STRC perpetual preferred stock returns to $100, may trigger more bitcoin buying
MicroStrategy's STRC perpetual preferred equity reclaimed $100, enabling share sales to fund additional Bitcoin purchases.
Blockchain Innovation Must Rise Above Politics And Serve Real-World Needs
Blockchain innovation must prioritize building apolitical, compliant, and trustworthy infrastructure over becoming a tool for political narratives.
Morgan Stanley Files Staking ETH ETF in 3rd Crypto Offering
Morgan Stanley filed an S-1 form for a spot Ether ETF, which plans to use staking for yield.
Riot sells $162 million in bitcoin as mining hashprice slumps back toward lows
Riot Platforms sold $161.6 million worth of Bitcoin in December amid falling mining profitability.
Start-of-the-year recovery rally stalls: Crypto Daybook Americas
Major cryptocurrencies fell over 1.5% as the initial 2026 recovery rally stalls, raising questions about its underlying conviction.
Nike sells RTFKT amid broader slowdown in NFTs
Nike has discreetly sold its NFT subsidiary, RTFKT, following a shutdown amidst a cooling digital collectibles market.