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WisdomTree scraps plan to launch XRP ETF in the US
WisdomTree has withdrawn its application to the SEC to launch an XRP exchange-traded fund in the United States.
Anti-DeFi Group Runs Ads Aimed At Stripping DeFi From Crypto Bill
An anti-DeFi group is running ads urging the public to pressure Senators to remove DeFi provisions from the CLARITY Act.
A16z raises $15B Says Crypto is Crucial to Preserve US Dominance
a16z raised $15 billion to invest in critical technologies like AI and crypto to ensure America wins the next century.
Stablecoin Card Adoption Will Take Off in 2026 Says Dragonfly
A Dragonfly executive predicts stablecoin-powered cards will become a major crypto theme in 2026 due to seamless integration into global payments.
Gold Weekly Forecast: Volatile Start to 2026 as Markets Assess US Data and Geopolitics
Gold experienced a volatile start to 2026, influenced by US economic data and escalating geopolitical tensions.
Ripple’s UK License Quietly Changed XRP’s Positioning
Ripple secured crucial UK regulatory approvals allowing it to operate a full digital asset payment stack using XRP for settlement.
Bitcoin Bulls Rest, Prepping For Rally To $101.5K
Bitcoin bulls are consolidating after a rally, potentially retesting support before another push toward $101.5K.
Iran Used $2 Billion in Crypto to Run Its Militant Proxies in 2025
Iran's IRGC used over $2 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025 to fund militant proxies and evade sanctions, according to Chainalysis.
Bitcoin Whales Keep Buying as 100+ BTC Addresses Set New Record
The number of Bitcoin addresses holding 100 BTC or more reached a new all-time high, signaling continued accumulation by large holders.
Nasdaq and CME Team Up To Issue the Nasdaq-CME Crypto Index
Nasdaq and CME Group rebranded the Nasdaq Crypto Index (NCI) as the Nasdaq-CME Crypto Index.
Colombia Introduces Mandatory Crypto Reporting Rules for Exchanges
Colombia's tax authority mandated crypto service providers report user and transaction data, aligning with OECD standards like CARF.
This Bitfinex whale “buy signal” is everywhere, but the real Bitcoin data suggests a much messier six weeks
The decline in Bitfinex margin longs suggests de-risking, but the actual market direction depends more on ETF flows and macro liquidity.
US Lawmakers Demand Ethics Safeguards for Market Structure Bill: Report
Democratic lawmakers are demanding ethics safeguards, including prohibitions on public officials profiting from crypto, for the Republican-led market structure bill.
Crypto Biz: Wall Street Moves Onchain as Banks Embrace Digital Assets
Major Wall Street banks are increasingly integrating digital assets, with JPM Coin expanding, Morgan Stanley proposing crypto ETFs, and Barclays investing in stablecoin infrastructure.
CLARITY Act Needs Bipartisan Support in Senate Banking Committee: Analyst
The CLARITY Act's passage hinges on securing bipartisan support in the Senate Banking Committee next week, according to analyst Alex Thorn.
US Jobs Data Removes Critical Downside Risk for Bitcoin and Crypto Markets
US jobs data showing slower hiring but stable employment eased recession fears, stabilizing Bitcoin above $90,000.
Nasdaq and CME relaunch crypto index to meet rising demand for trusted benchmarks
Nasdaq and CME relaunched their joint crypto index as the NCI to offer institutions a regulated, transparent benchmark amid growing demand.
US Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Ban Politically-Related Prediction Bets
Representative Ritchie Torres introduced legislation to ban federal officials from trading prediction market contracts tied to political outcomes.
Metaplanet jumps 5% today, pushing 2026 gains to 35%
Metaplanet shares rose 5% today, bringing its 2026 year-to-date gains to over 35% due to renewed focus on its Bitcoin strategy.
Crypto Traders Turn to Bots in Sideways Markets, HTX Says
HTX reported that crypto traders increasingly used grid trading bots in 2025 due to range-bound markets.
A Key US Lawmaker Made A $100,000 Bitcoin Buy – Is The CLARITY Act Close to Passing?
Representative Byron Donalds bought up to $100,000 in Bitcoin, fueling speculation about the pending CLARITY Act's passage.
Bitcoin Price Holds $90,000 as Tariff Ruling Delay Eases Some Macro Jitters
Bitcoin stabilized near $90,000 after the Supreme Court delayed a tariff ruling, temporarily reducing macro uncertainty.
Pump.fun overhauls creator fees as token launches hit highest daily count since September
Solana memecoin launchpad Pump.fun is overhauling its creator fee system to better align incentives with long-term platform health.
Bitcoin Steadies as ETF Flows Reverse and Altcoins Reprice
Bitcoin stabilized near $90K despite US spot ETF outflows, while altcoins underwent a repricing amid institutional capital entry.
Shortest bear market ever? Key metrics imply Bitcoin price could surge past $125,000 before April
Analysis suggests key market metrics indicate a potential Bitcoin surge past $125,000 before April following a brief correction.
Pump.fun founder returns to X, promises creator fee overhaul as $PUMP jumps 10%
Pump.fun founder Alon returned to X after 65 days to announce a 2026 overhaul of creator fees, causing $PUMP to jump 10%.
The Daily: Cathie Wood says US government may soon start buying bitcoin, Ripple secures FCA authorization, and more
Cathie Wood predicts the US government may buy Bitcoin, Ripple gains UK regulatory approval, and Bitcoin ETFs see outflows.
Bitcoin’s Next Parabolic Rally Hinges On A Key Data Point
Bitcoin's potential next rally depends on the stabilization of selling pressure from long-term holders after a historic distribution phase.
OKX reduces its workforce in global restructuring effort
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX is implementing global restructuring, resulting in layoffs within its institutional business unit.
XRP Dips 14% As First Sell Wave of 2026 Hits — Yet The Trends Holds
XRP dropped over 14% from its peak, but strong buying from long-term holders and whales suggests this is a correction, not a collapse.
Bitcoin shorts face $1.5B liquidation risk if BTC hits $95K
Bitcoin shorts risk $1.5 billion in liquidations if BTC price reaches $95K, according to Coinglass data.
Ripple is winning on Wall Street and in the UK, but the XRP Ledger is losing users fast and the split will define 2026
XRP faces a split reality in 2026: institutional adoption and tight supply contrast sharply with declining on-chain usage on the XRP Ledger.
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.