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Hashed unveils Layer 1 concept for upcoming South Korean stablecoin economy
Hashed Open Finance introduced Maroo, a new Layer 1 blockchain designed for South Korea's KRW stablecoin economy.
Senate Agriculture Committee unveils crypto market structure bill text, but chair says ‘differences remain’
The Senate Agriculture Committee released updated crypto market structure bill text, though the chair noted policy differences persist.
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive looks to raise $150 million in secondary stock offering
Bitcoin treasury firm Strive, Inc. announced a proposed $150 million secondary public offering to buy more bitcoin and retire debt.
Markets Rally After Trump Scraps Tariffs, but Greenland and Fed Risks Linger
Markets initially rallied after Trump canceled European tariffs, but relief was short-lived due to ongoing concerns about Greenland and Fed independence.
Vietnam opens crypto exchange licensing with nearly $400 million capital barrier to entry
Vietnam has started accepting applications for licensed crypto exchanges, imposing a high capital requirement of nearly $400 million.
F/m Investments seeks SEC permission to tokenize ETF shares
F/m Investments filed with the SEC to tokenize its US Treasury ETF shares on a permissioned blockchain for efficiency.
US Treasurys face a $1.7 trillion EU “dump” over Greenland, forcing shift to Bitcoin if dollar safety vanishes
A potential EU dispute with the US over Greenland could lead to a massive sell-off of US Treasurys, potentially impacting dollar safety and driving shifts toward Bitcoin.
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive plans to raise $150M in preferred stock sale to buy Bitcoin and repay debt
Vivek Ramaswamy's Strive plans to raise $150 million via preferred stock to buy Bitcoin and reduce debt.
Iran’s Central Bank Bought $500 Million in USDT Stablecoin to Prop Up Rial
Iran's Central Bank secretly acquired over $500 million in USDT stablecoins during 2025 to stabilize the collapsing rial.
Bitcoin, stocks rally after Trump halts Greenland tariffs
Bitcoin and stocks rallied after President Trump halted threats of imposing tariffs on European nations over the Greenland issue.
Tokenized assets could surpass $11 trillion by 2030, Ark Invest says
Ark Invest projects tokenized assets could exceed $11 trillion by 2030, driven by regulatory clarity and institutional infrastructure adoption.
68% of XLM Traders Are Short—Could Accumulation Still Trigger a Reversal?
Despite 68% of XLM traders being short, bullish divergence in the Chaikin Money Flow suggests underlying accumulation that could trigger a price reversal.
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Makes Bold Bitcoin and Nvidia Prediction
ARK Invest predicts Bitcoin's market cap will surge 700% by 2030, potentially reaching $800,000 per coin, while anticipating increased competition for Nvidia in AI hardware.
Ethereum reclaims $3,000 amid minor crypto rebound as Trump calls off Greenland tariff threat
Cryptocurrency prices rebounded after President Trump canceled a planned tariff threat against European countries regarding Greenland.
Strive ($ASST) Plans $150 Million Follow-On Offering to Buy More Bitcoin, Retire Convertible Notes
Strive announced a proposed $150 million follow-on offering of SATA Stock to acquire more Bitcoin and retire outstanding convertible notes.
Ripple’s RLUSD just got Binance’s strongest growth lever, can that catapult it into a top 3 asset?
Binance listed Ripple's RLUSD with zero trading fees, a move expected to significantly boost its market share and potentially propel it into the top three stablecoins.
Bitcoin Price Surges to $90,000 After Trump Delays Tariffs
Bitcoin briefly hit $90,000 twice after President Trump delayed planned trade tariffs, boosting risk assets.
FTX-Fraudster Caroline Ellison Set for Release From Federal Custody After Serving Reduced Sentence
FTX co-CEO Caroline Ellison is set for release from federal custody after serving about 440 days of her two-year sentence.
F/m Investments seeks to become first ETF issuer to tokenize shares
F/m Investments has applied to the SEC to become the first ETF issuer to tokenize shares of its U.S. Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF (TBIL).
Polymarket claims mindshare lead while broader prediction market searches decline
Polymarket's Google search interest hit an all-time high, contrasting with a 60% decline in generic "prediction markets" searches.
Trump Calls Off Greenland Tariffs, Markets Rebound as Risk Fades
Markets, including Bitcoin and US equities, rebounded sharply after President Trump canceled threatened tariffs related to Greenland.
Is The 180% Axie Infinity (AXS) Rally Just Exit Liquidity For Holders? Charts Have The Answer
Axie Infinity's 180% rally shows signs of being exit liquidity as whales sell while short-term holders chase the momentum.
SOL news: Solana’s new phase is ‘much more about finance’ says Backpack CEO Ferrante
Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante states Solana's current focus is shifting from speculative apps to building robust financial infrastructure.
Cathie Wood Says Bitcoin Price Is Nearing End of Down Cycle, Predicts ‘Shallowest Four-Year Decline’
ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood believes Bitcoin is near the end of its current down cycle, predicting it will be the shallowest four-year decline yet.
Trump reverses planned Feb 1 tariffs on NATO nations after Greenland talks
Donald Trump suspended planned February 1 tariffs on NATO nations following progress on a framework deal concerning Greenland and the Arctic.
Bitcoin treasury firm Nakamoto down 7% following name change update
Bitcoin treasury firm Nakamoto Inc. (NAKA) saw its stock drop over 7% following its official rebranding from its previous form after merging with KindlyMD.
Intel shares surge 11% to four-year high ahead of Q4 earnings call
Intel stock jumped nearly 11% to a four-year high driven by government investment and AI chip advancements.
Bitcoin is in the blast radius after Japan’s bond market hit a terrifying 30-year breaking point
Rising yields in Japan's long-dated bond market, signaling the end of cheap money, are impacting global risk assets like Bitcoin.
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest projects bitcoin’s market cap at $16 trillion by 2030
Ark Invest projects Bitcoin's market cap will hit $16 trillion by 2030, implying a price of about $761,900 per BTC.
Crypto Traders are Quietly Stepping Back From Prediction Markets
High-conviction crypto trading activity on Polymarket has steadily declined since early January, indicating a risk-off shift among active traders.
Iran’s central bank used $500M in Tether to fight FX collapse and evade sanctions
Iran's central bank accumulated over $507 million in USDT to bypass sanctions and stabilize its collapsing currency.
The Daily: Trump hopes to sign crypto bill ‘very soon,’ Hong Kong set to issue first stablecoin licenses, and more
Trump aims to sign a crypto bill soon, Hong Kong prepares stablecoin licenses, and Buterin proposes DVT staking changes.
Haun-backed Neynar acquires Farcaster after founders pivot to wallet app
Neynar, backed by Haun Ventures, is acquiring the Farcaster decentralized social media protocol from its founders.
Zcash’s 34% Breakdown Triggered — Why It Could All Be A Setup To Trap The Bears
Despite a technical breakdown suggesting a 34% drop, Zcash is showing signs of accumulation by large holders, hinting at a potential bear trap.
Global Financial Institutions Gather in London as UK Crypto Reporting Rules Take Effect
Global financial leaders are meeting in London at DAF3 to discuss digital asset adoption following the UK's new crypto reporting rules.
Bitcoin falls below $88K to a new 2026 low with $150M liquidated in one hour
Bitcoin dropped below $88,000, hitting a 2026 low and causing $150 million in liquidations in one hour.
Delaware Life Launches First Fixed Index Annuity That Offers Bitcoin Exposure
Delaware Life introduced the first U.S. fixed index annuity offering indirect exposure to Bitcoin via a BlackRock index.
Former Alameda Research co-CEO Caroline Ellison set for release Wednesday after 14 months in custody
Former Alameda Research co-CEO Caroline Ellison was released from custody after serving 14 months for her role in the FTX collapse.
Portfolio Optimization Gains Traction as Gold Price Nears $5,000
As gold nears $5,000, investors are increasingly considering blended portfolios combining gold and Bitcoin for enhanced risk-adjusted returns.
Iran acquired over $500 million in USDT, likely to support local currency and settle trade: Elliptic
Iran's central bank acquired over $500 million in USDT to bypass sanctions, support the rial, and settle trade.
Bitcoin is now your only lifeboat as Canada says the current world order is merely a “pleasant fiction”
Following Mark Carney's speech calling the rules-based order a "pleasant fiction," Bitcoin emerges as crucial risk management due to geopolitical weaponization of finance.
Fast-Food Chain Steak ‘n Shake to Pay Hourly Workers a Bitcoin Bonus
Steak 'n Shake will offer hourly employees a Bitcoin bonus worth $0.21 per hour worked, vesting after two years.
Figure takes operational role at Provenance Blockchain Foundation under community-led structure
Figure Technology Solutions will provide operational support to the Provenance Blockchain Foundation while governance remains community-led via HASH token holders.
EMCD and BeInCrypto Announce Educational Webinar on Responsible Capital Growth in Crypto
EMCD and BeInCrypto are hosting a webinar on January 22 about responsibly growing capital in crypto amidst economic uncertainty.
Former Alameda Research co-CEO Caroline Ellison scheduled for release on Wednesday
Former Alameda Research co-CEO Caroline Ellison is scheduled for release from a residential reentry facility this Wednesday.
Monero (XMR) Price Drops 20% Below $500: Warning Sign or Strategic Pullback?
Monero's price sharply dropped nearly 20% below $500, but on-chain data suggests this is a strategic pullback, not a bearish reversal.
Trump Vows to Sign Major Bitcoin Bill ‘Very Soon,’ Says U.S. Must Remain Crypto Capital
Donald Trump stated he intends to sign significant cryptocurrency legislation soon, emphasizing the U.S.'s need to lead in the crypto market.
Trump hopes to sign crypto market structure bill ‘very soon’ amid growing tensions over stablecoin rewards
President Trump expressed hope to soon sign comprehensive crypto market structure legislation despite internal disagreements over stablecoin rewards.
How an industrial-scale scam is driving Ethereum transactions to record highs because of cheap gas fees
Record Ethereum transaction volume is largely fueled by industrial-scale address poisoning scams exploiting newly low gas fees.
CSX and a16z lead Cork’s $5.5 million seed round to make RWA risk tradable
Cork raised a $5.5 million seed round led by CSX and a16z to build infrastructure for tokenizing and trading real-world asset risk.
Quantum Computing Is Already Hitting Bitcoin—Here’s How
Quantum computing risks are influencing institutional Bitcoin allocations, causing some strategists to reduce exposure due to potential cryptographic vulnerabilities.
Trump Seeking Immediate Negotiation to Acquire Greenland
President Trump announced at Davos he seeks immediate, non-forceful negotiations to acquire Greenland for security reasons.
Trump’s crypto czar David Sacks says banks will fully embrace crypto once market structure bill passes
David Sacks predicts banks will fully integrate into crypto once market structure legislation is approved, unifying the industries.
Solana activity jumps as Claude Code virality fuels a new token launch frenzy
Solana launchpad Bags saw massive fee surges driven by token launches capitalizing on the virality of Anthropic's Claude Code.
Confidentiality & Cryptography in Practice: Use Cases Online Conference
MoRe Frens is hosting a free online conference on real-world applications of confidentiality and cryptography.
‘Bitcoin Has No Issuer’: Coinbase CEO Clashes With French Central Banker at Davos
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong debated the French central banker in Davos over Bitcoin's decentralized nature versus state-backed currencies.
dYdX Announces New Affiliate Booster Program and Upgraded Commission Structure
dYdX launched a new Affiliate Booster Program and implemented a sliding commission structure following its v9.4 upgrade.
Sui Group (SUIG) charts new course for crypto treasuries with stablecoins and DeFi
Sui Group is evolving from a crypto treasury vehicle into a yield-generating operating business centered on the Sui ecosystem.
Former FTX US president Brett Harrison’s Architect expands crypto-style perpetual futures into AI compute markets
Architect, founded by former FTX US president Brett Harrison, will introduce perpetual futures tracking AI compute pricing on its AX exchange.
Younger Americans Trust Crypto 5x More Than Baby Boomers, OKX Survey Shows
An OKX survey reveals Gen Z and Millennials trust crypto platforms five times more than Baby Boomers, highlighting a significant generational divide in finance.
Gate Futures Points System: Unlocking Long-Term Value, From Trading Incentives to Ecosystem Privileges
Gate's Futures Points System converts futures trading into points for sustainable airdrops and ecosystem privileges.
Bitpanda to launch stock and ETF trading as crypto exchanges pivot to full-stack financial apps
Bitpanda will launch trading for over 10,000 stocks and ETFs on January 29, integrating them into its existing app.
Bitcoin just erased all 2026 gains as a $1.5 billion liquidation trap catches every trader off guard
Bitcoin dropped below $90,000, erasing 2026 gains due to $1.5 billion in long liquidations and macro selling pressure.
Roman Storm’s case is ‘not an isolated dispute,’ Solana Policy Institute says as it pushes for software developer protections
The Solana Policy Institute urges stronger legal protections for software developers following Roman Storm's guilty verdict.
Ethereum’s Buterin backs decentralized social media’s second act as Lens handover unfolds
Vitalik Buterin announced plans to fully return to decentralized social media in 2026 amid Lens Protocol's transition to Mask Network stewardship.
Seeker’s SKR Token Slides After Airdrop as Early Holders Begin Selling
Seeker's SKR token price dropped following its Solana Mobile airdrop as early recipients started selling to secure profits.
Binance to open trading for Ripple’s stablecoin and XRP pairs
Binance will list Ripple USD (RLUSD) and XRP pairs, starting trading on January 22 with fee waivers for promotional pairs.
Solana Digital Asset Treasuries Halt SOL Purchases as Unrealized Losses Grow
Companies holding Solana (SOL) as treasury assets are pausing new purchases due to significant unrealized losses following SOL's price decline.
XRP Recovery Hopes Rise as One Metric Hits a 6-Month Low — What’s Next for Price?
XRP shows signs of potential recovery as bearish momentum fades, evidenced by a bullish RSI divergence and collapsed coin activity.
Dutch crypto exchange Finst secures €8M in Series A round
Dutch crypto exchange Finst raised €8 million in a Series A round led by Endeit Capital for European expansion.