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Fundstrat’s Lee Sees Painful Market Decline to Start 2026
Fundstrat's Tom Lee predicts a painful market decline in early 2026 due to geopolitical risks before a year-end recovery.
US–Venezuela Oil Moves Ignite Meme Coin Frenzy as ‘USOR’ Surges 150%
The Solana-based token USOR surged over 150% following news about US-Venezuela oil dealings, despite warnings of a speculative pump.
Wall Street’s secret blockchain platform is coming for your dividends and it’s using stablecoins to do it
The NYSE is developing a blockchain platform for tokenized securities trading with instant, 24/7 settlement using stablecoin funding.
US Treasury Secretary Revives Trade-War Inflation Risk at Davos as Crypto Sinks
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's remarks on using tariffs at Davos spooked markets, causing Bitcoin and Ethereum prices to fall.
Strategy just crossed 700k BTC but its “circular” Bitcoin funding loop risks a massive high-yield credit disaster
Strategy now holds over 700k BTC, funded partly by preferred stock sales that create a circular loop risking credit disaster.
Bitcoin Enters Delaware Life’s Retirement Annuity Portfolio
Delaware Life is adding limited, risk-managed Bitcoin exposure to its fixed indexed annuities via a BlackRock index.
Boundless unlocks Bitcoin settlement and verification for Ethereum and Base ZK proofs
Boundless developed a system to use Bitcoin as a settlement and verification layer for ZK proofs from Ethereum and Base.
Trump Media sets February 2 record date for digital token airdrop to DJT holders
Trump Media set February 2, 2026, as the record date for a digital token airdrop to DJT shareholders using Crypto.com infrastructure.
Hong Kong Highlights Balanced Digital Asset Regulation at Davos
Hong Kong's Finance Secretary defended the city's risk-based digital asset regulation at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Bitcoin Sell-off Risk Rises As New Whales Control The Price Action
New Bitcoin whales, holding coins for less than 155 days, now control more realized capital, increasing short-term selling pressure.
MicroStrategy’s Largest Bitcoin Purchase in a Year Shakes Stock Market Confidence
Strategy made its largest Bitcoin purchase in over a year, yet its shares dropped, raising investor confidence concerns.
Trump-Appointed CFTC Chair Launches ‘Future-Proof’ Initiative, Signaling a Pro-Crypto Shift
CFTC Chairman Mike Selig launched a 'Future-Proof' initiative to modernize crypto regulation, moving away from enforcement toward clear, tailored rules.
Analog January has people worldwide quietly moving offline, and the biggest Bitcoin risk isn’t price volatility
The 'Analog January' trend encourages moving offline, aligning with Bitcoin's self-custody options, as security risks like $5 wrench attacks become a major concern.
Crypto payment cards hit inflection point as daily transactions surge 22x since late 2024
Daily transactions for crypto payment cards have surged 22x since late 2024, reaching nearly 60,000 by mid-January 2026.
Ethereum Price at Risk: Selling Pressure Signals Possible Drop Below $3,000
Ethereum faces potential downside risk below $3,000 due to increasing selling pressure and bearish derivatives positioning.
Trump’s Treasury Secretary Bessent reiterates commitment to adding seized Bitcoin to strategic reserve
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the government's policy is to add seized Bitcoin to the national digital asset reserve.
Massachusetts Judge Bars Kalshi from Offering Sports Bets: Report
A Massachusetts judge issued an injunction barring Kalshi from offering sports betting to state residents without a gaming license.
CoinTerminal’s Max Stochyk Duarte on token launches, retail protection, and surviving 2026
CoinTerminal's Max Stochyk Duarte discussed how token launches require stronger business models and better retail alignment to succeed heading into 2026.
Chainlink launches ’24/5′ onchain data streams for tokenized US stocks and ETFs
Chainlink introduced 24/5 support for U.S. equities and ETFs via Data Streams to bring real-world asset data onchain outside standard hours.
PayPal outlines new tax reporting requirements for crypto users
PayPal will issue Form 1099-DA to users reporting digital asset dispositions starting in tax year 2025.
US CFTC Chair Names Crypto Lawyer as Senior Adviser
CFTC Chair Michael Selig appointed crypto lawyer Michael Passalacqua as a senior adviser.
Gold Beat Bitcoin, Oil Crashed, But Smart Money Kept Buying Crypto
In 2025, gold surged while oil and Bitcoin fell, as corporate treasuries aggressively accumulated crypto assets.
U.S. Treasury Confirms That All Seized Bitcoin Will Join the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that all seized Bitcoin will be added to the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve instead of being sold.
The Daily: Trumps’ crypto wealth jumps $1.4B, Strategy makes biggest bitcoin buy in over a year, OG whale moves $85M in BTC, and more
Crypto markets saw Bitcoin dip below $90k while the Trump family's crypto wealth grew by $1.4B, Strategy made a major BTC purchase, and an old whale moved funds.
Demand for USDT Drops in Venezuela: Is the Economy Stabilizing?
USDT prices in Venezuela have dropped over 40%, narrowing the gap with the official exchange rate amid new US-Venezuela oil agreements.
Delaware Life partners with BlackRock to offer bitcoin exposure through fixed index annuity
Delaware Life is the first insurer to offer bitcoin exposure via a fixed index annuity using a new BlackRock index.
Stablecoin-focused Noble protocol will sunset Cosmos appchain and launch EVM-based Layer 1
Noble is migrating its Cosmos SDK-based blockchain to a standalone EVM Layer 1 to better serve as stablecoin and FX infrastructure.
ETH Net Taker Volume Shifts From Bears To Bulls: Will Traders Buy The Dip?
ETH's Net Taker Volume turned positive for the first time since 2023, signaling a potential shift from seller dominance to renewed buying interest.
Prediction markets on pace to smash monthly volume record after $814 million day
Prediction markets hit a record $814 million in Sunday volume, setting them up to break the monthly trading record.
Bitmine secures shareholder approval to increase authorized shares as ETH treasury expands
Bitmine shareholders approved increasing authorized shares to support its long-term Ethereum accumulation strategy.
XRP Price Falls Below $2 – Can Investors Rework This Into 13% Rally?
XRP dropped below $2 after failing a bullish breakout, but a bullish divergence on the CMF indicator suggests potential accumulation despite falling prices.
RedStone Expands Oracle Business with RWA Data and TokenizeThis Acquisition
RedStone acquired Security Token Market and its TokenizeThis conference to integrate RWA data into its oracle services.
Mastercard weighs investment in ZeroHash after $2 billion acquisition talks fall through
Mastercard is considering investing in ZeroHash after acquisition talks for $2 billion collapsed, opting for a commercial partnership instead.
Mastercard Eyes Bitcoin and Crypto Infrastructure Firm Zerohash Investment After Acquisition Talks Fall Through
Mastercard is reportedly considering a strategic investment in crypto infrastructure firm Zerohash after acquisition talks ended.
RedStone acquires Security Token Market to accelerate tokenized asset adoption
Oracle provider RedStone acquired Security Token Market to enhance its infrastructure for tokenized asset adoption.
Accelerating retail payments on Solana with BonkX and Solstice
Solstice and BonkX founders predict stablecoins will dominate retail payments on Solana within a decade.
SVM-powered Solayer launches $35 million ecosystem fund on the heels of alpha mainnet launch
Solayer, an SVM-powered Layer 1, announced a $35 million ecosystem fund following its alpha mainnet launch.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reaffirms Trump’s push for US crypto leadership and strategic bitcoin reserve
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed Trump's commitment to US crypto leadership and expanding the strategic bitcoin reserve.
Ray Dalio Warns of Banks Shying away from Fiat, Praises Gold Surging
Ray Dalio warned that the monetary order is breaking down, causing central banks to change how they handle fiat, favoring gold.
Strategy Stock ($MSTR) Slides 7% as Aggressive Bitcoin Buying Continues 
Strategy stock fell over 7% despite the company surpassing 700,000 BTC holdings through aggressive equity-funded purchases.
Bitcoin drops below $90K as selloff triggers $580 million in liquidations
Bitcoin fell below $90,000 due to escalating trade tensions, causing over $580 million in crypto liquidations.
Solana’s Onchain Data Signals Bullish Rebound Despite Drop Below $130
Despite Solana dropping below $130, onchain data shows strong bullish signals, including whale accumulation and reduced exchange supply.
While 71% are in profit XRP just triggered a rare signal last seen in 2022 that could paralyze rallies for months
XRP shows a rare on-chain signal mirroring early 2022, where newer buyers accumulate below stressed longer-term holders, potentially causing prolonged sideways movement.
Dogecoin Foundation-backed team plans ‘Such’ DOGE payments and commerce app for early 2026
A Dogecoin Foundation-backed team is developing 'Such,' a self-custodial payments and commerce app slated for a first-half 2026 launch.
How a Third-Party Leak Fueled Phishing Against Ledger Users
A data leak at Ledger's e-commerce partner, Global-e, exposed order details, enabling highly targeted and convincing phishing attacks against users.
Mask Network takes over Lens Protocol with goal to build ‘products people actually use’
Mask Network will now steward the next chapter of Lens Protocol, aiming to build consumer-grade social products.
Chainlink launches 24/5 access to US equities across 40+ blockchains
Chainlink launched 24/5 U.S. Equities Streams, delivering comprehensive market data across 40+ blockchains to bridge the gap between onchain and traditional equity markets.
GameFi Narrative Is Finally Showing Signs of Life — These 3 Tokens Lead The Way
Early 2026 data suggests GameFi is stabilizing after a 75% drop in 2025, led by rising usage on chains like B3 and Sei, and price action in AXS, SAND, and MANA.
CFTC launches Future-Proof initiative to establish bespoke rules for digital assets and other emerging markets
The CFTC launched the Future-Proof initiative to create tailored regulations for digital assets and emerging markets.
Trump Media sets Feb. 2 record date for upcoming rewards token
Trump Media has set February 2nd as the record date for determining which shareholders are eligible to receive its announced blockchain-based rewards token.
Blockchain Forum 2026: The Main Crypto Event goes to Moscow on April 14–15
Moscow will host the 16th Blockchain Forum on April 14-15, 2026, featuring three stages, 250 exhibitors, and the new AI Future sub-forum.
Bitcoin Price Slumps 6% in Two Days, Briefly Falls Below $90,000
Bitcoin's price dropped over 5% in 36 hours, briefly dipping below $90,000 due to macro uncertainty and corporate treasury concerns.
Silver surges past $95 to fresh all-time high as geopolitical tensions fuel 30% year-to-date rally
Silver hit a new all-time high above $95, driven by geopolitical tensions and tariff risks, marking a 30% year-to-date gain.
Chainalysis Launches No-code Tool for Onchain Investigations
Chainalysis released Workflows, a no-code automation feature designed to simplify onchain investigations for non-technical compliance teams.
Tom Lee’s BitMine passes 4.2 million ETH in holdings as staked share climbs above 40%
BitMine Immersion Technologies now holds over 4.2 million ETH, with its staked share exceeding 40% of its total holdings.
Building AI-native blockchain infrastructure with Kite AI’s Lei Lei
Kite AI's Lei Lei discussed the need for dedicated blockchain infrastructure for AI agents on The Block's Layer One podcast.
CFTC Chair Mike Selig unveils ‘Future Proof’ initiative to upgrade crypto oversight
CFTC Chair Michael Selig launched the 'Future Proof' initiative to modernize digital asset regulation using a 'minimum effective dose' approach.
Bitcoin slides toward $91,000 as crypto markets reprice risk one year into Trump era
Bitcoin fell toward $91,000 after a recent high, driven by macro uncertainty and leveraged long liquidations, despite strong ETF inflows.
Pendle retires vePENDLE multi-year lockups as sPENDLE staking goes live
Pendle is replacing its vePENDLE lockup model with liquid sPENDLE staking, shortening withdrawal times and redirecting revenue to token buybacks.
dYdX 2025 Annual Report: Transition from Volatility Cycles to Institutional-Grade Liquidity
The dYdX 2025 Annual Report details its shift from volatility-driven trading to building institutional-grade liquidity, achieving $1.55 trillion in volume.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy ($MSTR) Spends $2.13 Billion to Buy 22,305 Bitcoin
Strategy ($MSTR) acquired 22,305 Bitcoin for $2.13 billion, bringing its total holdings to 709,715 BTC.
Why Metaplanet is the only Bitcoin treasury surviving a brutal market shift that left Strategy investors totally exposed
Metaplanet thrives with a premium market-to-net-asset-value (mNAV) ratio, unlike Strategy and Semler, which are in 'repair mode' trading at a discount.
SOL Strategies deepens Solana footprint with STKESOL liquid staking token
SOL Strategies launched STKESOL, a liquid staking token backed by over 500,000 SOL, expanding its Solana infrastructure presence.
Onyxcoin Holders Exit in Size — How an 85% Supply Dump Could Help XCN Price
Significant selling by short-term Onyxcoin holders, reducing speculative supply by 85%, may be constructive for XCN's price stabilization near support.
Figure Markets Unveils $25,000 USDC “Democratized Prime” Sweepstakes to Introduce Retail Investors on Next-Gen Yield Opportunities
Figure Markets launched a $25,000 USDC sweepstakes to onboard U.S. retail investors to its Democratized Prime lending marketplace.
Strategy Buys $2.13B In Bitcoin, Holdings Surpass 700K
Strategy acquired $2.13 billion in Bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to over 709,715 BTC.
Trumps add $1.4 billion in crypto-related assets to family fortune since inauguration: Bloomberg
The Trump family gained about $1.4 billion from crypto projects since inauguration, offsetting losses elsewhere.
US Lenders Dip Their Toes in Crypto Mortgages
US lender Newrez plans to accept crypto for mortgage applications, following FHFA guidance to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
DASH Faces 3 Hidden Risks That Could Catch Holders Off Guard
DASH faces three hidden risks: dormant coin distribution, high whale concentration, and record open interest signaling potential liquidations.
Strategy acquires $2.1B in Bitcoin, holdings top 709,000 BTC
Strategy purchased 22,305 Bitcoin for $2.13 billion, increasing its total holdings to 709,715 BTC.