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Farcaster to repay $180 million to venture backers, says protocol is ‘not shutting down’
Farcaster's parent company, Merkle Manufactory, will repay $180 million to investors following its acquisition by Neynar.
Ledger To Turn Crypto Security into Wall Street Gold in $4 Billion IPO
Crypto hardware wallet provider Ledger is reportedly planning a US IPO valuing the company over $4 billion.
Can XRP HODLer Conviction Beat Profit Booking and the 18% Price Breakdown Risk?
XRP faces a potential 18% breakdown risk due to profit-taking, despite long-term holders accumulating the asset.
Ledger mulls New York IPO at over $4 billion valuation: FT
Ledger is exploring a U.S. IPO with investment banks, potentially valuing the crypto hardware wallet maker above $4 billion.
The Sandbox (SAND) Rallies 60% in January — But a Major Supply Risk Looms
The Sandbox (SAND) surged 60% in January, driven by Korean investor interest, but faces a major supply risk due to high exchange reserves.
Pi Coin Posts Modest Gains as Pi Network Unveils New App Studio Updates
Pi Coin saw modest gains following Pi Network's announcement of new App Studio updates designed to boost utility and accessibility.
Farcaster’s Billion-Dollar Dreams Fade as Founders Vanish—Experts Weigh In on What’s Really at Stake
Farcaster's founders have departed following a near $1 billion acquisition by Neynar, raising questions about the future of Web3 social media.
Bitcoin Warning: Selling Pressure Spikes 61% in a Day as 3 Other Risks Stack Up
Bitcoin faces increasing bearish risk as selling pressure from long-term holders jumps 61% amid technical patterns and weak ETF demand.
SEC and CFTC Chairs to Have A Sit-Down As Trump’s Crypto Vision Takes Shape
The SEC and CFTC Chairs will hold a rare joint public event to harmonize crypto regulation in line with President Trump's vision.
CZ at Davos: Crypto Will Become the Native Currency of AI Agents
Binance founder CZ predicted that cryptocurrency will become the default currency for future AI agents at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
$2.3 Billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Set to Expire—Is a Volatility Shock Looming?
Nearly $2.3 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options are expiring today, potentially triggering a volatility reset driven by mechanical hedging flows.
YZi Labs backs BitGo IPO as crypto custodian debuts on NYSE
YZi Labs, backed by Changpeng Zhao, took a strategic stake in crypto custodian BitGo's NYSE IPO debut.
RALPH and GAS Suffer Sharp Losses as Creator Economy Meta Faces Stress Test
Meme coins RALPH and GAS experienced sharp double-digit plunges, testing the sustainability of the creator economy fundraising model.
Kansas introduces bill to establish Bitcoin and digital assets reserve fund
Kansas introduced Senate Bill 352 to create a Bitcoin and Digital Assets Reserve Fund from unclaimed digital assets.
Japan Holds Rates at 0.75%: What It Means for Crypto Markets
The Bank of Japan held its key rate at 0.75% despite upgraded forecasts, signaling long-term risks for crypto via potential yen carry trade unwinding.
Trump-backed World Liberty Financial partners with Spacecoin on USD1 satellite DeFi
World Liberty Financial partnered with Spacecoin to explore integrating DeFi services with Spacecoin's satellite internet network.
Odds of BlackRock CIO becoming next Fed chair peak ahead of Trump call
Prediction market odds for BlackRock's Rick Rieder to become the next Fed chair have surged ahead of President Trump's decision.
Why Anthony Scaramucci Thinks TON Still Has a Future Inside Telegram
Anthony Scaramucci and AlphaTON CEO Brittany Kaiser see a strong future for TON driven by its integration with Telegram's AI ecosystem, Cocoon AI.
BitGo NYSE Debut: What It Means for Retail Investors
Crypto custody firm BitGo debuted on the NYSE, offering retail investors indirect exposure to the growing crypto industry.
Bank of Japan Expected To Hold Rates, But Markets Seek Clues
The Bank of Japan is expected to maintain its 0.75% interest rate, but investors are closely watching for signals regarding future policy adjustments.
South Korean Prosecutors Lose Seized Bitcoin, Decline to Disclose Details
South Korean prosecutors lost a significant amount of seized Bitcoin, possibly worth $48 million, due to a suspected phishing attack.
World Liberty Financial’s Latest Partner Launches SPACE Token Tomorrow
Spacecoin, a DeFi partner of World Liberty Financial, is launching its SPACE token on January 23, aiming to build a decentralized satellite internet network.
BitGo shares surge 36% then retrace in volatile first day of NYSE trading
BitGo's shares experienced a volatile first day on the NYSE, surging 36% before closing only slightly above its IPO price.
A Year of Trump: Pro-Crypto White House, Falling Markets, and One Clear Winner
Despite a pro-crypto administration under Trump, major cryptocurrencies experienced significant value depreciation over the past year.
Senate Ag Committee has released its version of crypto market structure legislation — what happens next
The Senate Agriculture Committee released its crypto market structure bill text, which includes DeFi wins but lacks necessary Democratic support to pass.
BitGo stock jumps on NYSE debut as Ondo brings the stock onchain
BitGo's stock rose nearly 13% on its NYSE debut after Ondo Finance tokenized the shares across multiple blockchains.
Kansas Introduce Bill to Establish Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Kansas lawmakers introduced a bill to create a state-managed Bitcoin and Digital Assets Reserve Fund overseen by the State Treasurer.
BlackRock sees Ethereum as the gatekepper for tokenization even though market share is drifting elsewhere
BlackRock views Ethereum as the central infrastructure for tokenization, despite evidence of market share shifting to other chains and rollups.
Institutional crypto adoption has passed the ‘point of reversibility,’ PwC says
PwC reports that institutional crypto adoption is irreversible due to its integration into core financial operations.
Trump sues JPMorgan over allegedly terminating bank accounts, putting debanking criticisms back in the spotlight
Donald Trump sued JPMorgan Chase and Jamie Dimon for allegedly terminating his accounts due to political motivations.
What’s Next For FTX Culprit Caroline Ellison After Her Prison Release
FTX co-conspirator Caroline Ellison was released early after serving 60% of her sentence and is now in a halfway facility.
XRP Struggles Below $2 as Loss-Driven Selling Spikes Across the Network
XRP is facing downward pressure due to bearish sentiment and investor selling, despite positive developments like the RLUSD stablecoin listing.
Coinbase Forms Quantum Computing Advisory Board as Bitcoin Security Concerns Grow
Coinbase established a quantum computing advisory board to address potential threats to the crypto ecosystem from advancements in quantum technology.
The Daily: Ark Invest sees bitcoin topping $750K by 2030, Senate Agriculture Committee releases crypto market structure bill text, and more
Ark Invest projects Bitcoin's market cap to hit $16 trillion by 2030, while the Senate Agriculture Committee released new crypto bill text.
Gold hits new record above $4,900 as safe haven trade resumes after tariff pause
Gold surged past $4,900 to a new record as investors resumed safe-haven buying following a brief pause in tariff threats.
Kingsport City leaders advance Bitcoin mining and data center regulation
Kingsport's Board of Mayor and Aldermen advanced an ordinance to regulate crypto mining and data centers with strict zoning and noise limits.
Bitcoin liquidity just evaporated – and now this Wall Street feedback loop could wipe out gains
Recent significant net outflows from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have thinned market liquidity, potentially creating a negative feedback loop that could pressure prices.
Onchain lending protocol USD.AI approves $500 million loan for Australian AI startup
USD.AI approved a $500 million loan facility for Australian AI startup Sharon AI to fund GPU deployments.
Bitcoin Payments Startup ZBD Raises $40M to Build Gaming Payments Rails
Bitcoin payments startup ZBD secured $40 million in Series C funding to expand its blockchain payment infrastructure for the video game industry.
JPMorgan doubts Ethereum’s post-Fusaka upgrade activity surge will be sustained
JPMorgan analysts question if Ethereum's post-Fusaka upgrade activity surge is sustainable due to persistent issues.
Judicial Rackets: Judge Rakoff and the Fear of Monetary Exit
The article critiques Judge Rakoff's essay, arguing Bitcoin represents an exit from a state-controlled financial system that failed in 2008.
Flipper Launches Updated Trading Protocol on Solana
Flipper released an upgraded, AI-driven DEX aggregator on Solana featuring smart swaps, limit orders, and market forecasting.
BlackRock Names Ethereum The “Toll Road” To Tokenization; Here’s What It Means
BlackRock views Ethereum as the essential "toll road" infrastructure for the growing tokenization of financial assets.
Chainlink acquires Atlas to power DeFi liquidation auctions across more blockchains
Chainlink acquired Atlas from FastLane to integrate its liquidation auction technology into the Chainlink SVR MEV recapture protocol.
Circle CEO pegs 40% stablecoin growth as base case: ‘Everybody has to participate’
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire projects a 40% compound annual growth rate for stablecoins as banks adopt the technology for real-world use.
Chainlink acquires transaction ordering solution Atlas, accelerating rollout of its ‘non-toxic MEV’ tool
Chainlink acquired transaction ordering solution Atlas to accelerate the rollout of its 'non-toxic MEV' tool, Chainlink SVR.
Thailand Finalizes Rules for Bitcoin ETFs and Crypto Futures in Early-2026 Push
Thailand's SEC is finalizing rules for Bitcoin ETFs and crypto futures trading, aiming for implementation in early 2026 to boost crypto adoption.
Bitwise launches new ETF targeting Bitcoin, gold, and mining equities
Bitwise and Proficio launched the BPRO ETF to hedge against fiat currency debasement using Bitcoin, gold, and mining equities.
Bitcoin is about to hit the Federal Reserve’s 2026 stress tests, creating a massive capital risk for regulated banks
Bitcoin's growing integration into regulated bank activities may force the Federal Reserve to include BTC price shocks in its 2026 stress tests.
SpaceX taps Goldman, JPMorgan, BofA and Morgan Stanley to lead trillion-dollar IPO
SpaceX has selected Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, BofA, and Morgan Stanley to lead its anticipated 2026 public offering.
Goldman Sachs Turns More Bullish on Gold, Lifting 2026 Target by 10% | US Crypto News
Goldman Sachs raised its 2026 gold price target by 10% to $5,400 per ounce due to intensifying competition for physical bullion.
Consensus Hong Kong Unveils 2026 Speaker Lineup Featuring Binance, Solana Foundation, Grayscale, J.P. Morgan
Consensus Hong Kong 2026 is scheduled for February 10-12, featuring speakers from Binance, Solana Foundation, Grayscale, and J.P. Morgan.
edgeX: Where Mobile Traders Meet Institutional Liquidity
Perpetual DEXs are rapidly growing, capturing significant market share from centralized exchanges, with edgeX emerging as a top contender due to its superior execution infrastructure.
Superstate raises $82.5 million Series B funding to expand onchain equity issuance infrastructure
Superstate secured $82.5 million in Series B funding to scale its infrastructure for issuing SEC-registered equities on public blockchains.
HBAR Price Clings to $0.102 Support as Bearish Metrics Raise Breakdown Risk
HBAR price is testing $0.102 support, but weakening capital flows and collapsed sentiment suggest a high risk of a bearish breakdown.
US economy grew 4.4% in revised Q3 data, fastest pace in two years
The US economy revised its Q3 growth to 4.4%, the fastest pace in two years, driven by exports and investment.
Crypto Bill Delayed Several Months as Senate Pivots to Trump’s Housing Initiatives
The Senate's comprehensive crypto market structure bill is delayed for months as lawmakers pivot to housing initiatives following industry backlash.
South Korean prosecutors probe disappearance of seized bitcoin: report
South Korean prosecutors are investigating the loss of a significant amount of seized bitcoin during state custody, likely due to a phishing incident.
BitGo set to debut on NYSE at $2.2B valuation in first crypto IPO of 2026
Crypto custody leader BitGo is debuting on the NYSE with a $2.2 billion valuation, marking the first major crypto IPO of 2026.
The “insider wallet” that made over $100M on October tariff trade in threat of liquidation if one asset continues to dip
A highly profitable Hyperliquid wallet holding a massive ETH long faces liquidation risk if the asset price drops further.
TikTok US business gets green light from US and China for sale
TikTok's US business received approval from both the US and China for its sale to an Oracle-led consortium.
Wirex Limited Raises the Bar on Transparency With Candid 2025 Report – Over £630,000 in Suspected Illicit Funds Blocked
Wirex Limited released its 2025 Transparency Report, detailing over £630,000 in suspected illicit funds blocked and key compliance achievements.
Nansen CEO Explains Why AI Can’t Replace Human Conviction in Crypto Trading
Nansen CEO Alex Svanevik argues AI augments, rather than replaces, human judgment in crypto trading by handling scale and pattern identification.
RAIN Price Hits ATH – But Holders’ Discrepancy Fails New High
RAIN briefly hit an all-time high near $0.0100, driven by whale accumulation, but broader market caution is preventing a sustained breakout.
Perp DEXs Are Growing Fast, but Do They Really Threaten CEXs? MEXC COO Explains
MEXC COO Vugar Usi Zade explains that while Perp DEXs are growing, they currently complement, rather than threaten, CEXs due to liquidity and execution gaps.
BlackRock moves $357M in BTC and $247M in ETH to Coinbase Prime
BlackRock transferred $357 million in Bitcoin and $247 million in Ethereum to Coinbase Prime amidst significant ETF outflows.
Bitcoin struggles to regain momentum amid persistent overhead supply: Glassnode
Bitcoin's rally stalled below $90,000 due to overhead supply from recent buyers, signaling low-conviction market consolidation.
Bitcoin prices are recovering as gold retreats because a surprise “framework deal” just killed the tariff threat
Bitcoin rebounded sharply after President Trump canceled threatened tariffs, causing gold to retreat as risk-on sentiment returned.
Gate Releases Q4 2025 Report: Steady Growth in Trading Business, Accelerated On-Chain and Compliance Expansion
Gate's Q4 2025 report shows steady growth in trading, expansion in its Web3 ecosystem, and significant progress in global compliance efforts.
Nomura’s crypto arm debuts tokenized Bitcoin fund targeting excess returns
Nomura's Laser Digital launched a tokenized Bitcoin fund seeking returns exceeding Bitcoin's price performance.