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Economist Peter Schiff criticized former President Trump’s push for U.S. dominance in Bitcoin and digital assets, calling it misguided as China focuses on building factories and buying gold. While the U.S. holds around 198,000 BTC, China’s holdings from seizures are close to 190,000-194,000 BTC. Meanwhile, China continues expanding its gold reserves, reaching 2,306 tonnes valued at over $319 billion by December 2025, signaling a preference for traditional assets over crypto.

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Swiss banking giant UBS Group AG, which manages around $6.9 trillion in assets, is planning to offer cryptocurrency access to individual clients and tokenized deposit solutions for corporate customers as part of its digital asset strategy. CEO Sergio Ermotti described a cautious “fast follower” approach, focusing on building the right infrastructure and rolling out selective services while expanding pilot projects, highlighting the growing interest in blockchain among traditional banks amid evolving global demand and regulations.

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Binance’s Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) has made another big move in its ongoing plan to shift its $1 billion emergency reserve from stablecoins into Bitcoin. The fund added 1,315 BTC worth about $100 million in its latest buy, boosting total two‑day accumulation to 2,630 Bitcoin valued at roughly $201 million. This purchase is part of a 30‑day conversion strategy announced by Binance, reflecting confidence in Bitcoin as a core reserve asset and strengthening user protection in volatile markets.

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Elon Musk has pulled far ahead as the world’s richest person after SpaceX acquired his AI startup xAI. Forbes’ real-time tracker now estimates Musk’s net worth at $852.5 billion. The deal merged SpaceX, xAI, and X, valuing the combined company at $1.25 trillion. Musk owns 42% of SpaceX, which now accounts for more than half of his total wealth. His fortune is now larger than the combined wealth of Jeff Bezos, Larry Page, and Sergey Brin. Tesla still makes up about 12% of his holdings, while SpaceX’s Starship and Starlink continue to drive growth.

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Bitmine (BMNR) has faced criticism after reports showed an unrealized loss of about $6.6 billion on its Ethereum holdings amid a market downturn. Some traders warned that this could create future selling pressure and limit ETH’s price. Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee pushed back, saying these views misunderstand the purpose of an Ethereum treasury; it’s meant to mirror ETH’s price over the full cycle, so paper losses during a slump are expected. Lee called the losses “a feature, not a bug,” comparing them to index ETFs that also show losses in down markets, and emphasized Bitmine’s long‑term strategy and ongoing ETH accumulation.

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Tether has pulled back its fundraising plans after investors raised concerns about a reported $500 billion valuation, the Financial Times reported. The company had earlier considered raising $15–20 billion, but advisers are now discussing a much smaller amount of about $5 billion. CEO Paolo Ardoino said the higher figure was only the maximum Tether was willing to raise. He added that the company, which made around $10 billion last year from USDT reserves, is comfortable not raising any new funds.

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Arbitrum DAO has confirmed that its official X account has been compromised. The team warned users not to click on or interact with any posts or links from the hacked account. They are actively working to regain control. Importantly, the Arbitrum protocol and user funds remain completely safe, as the breach only affects the social media account. Users are advised to stay cautious and ignore any suspicious messages until the account is fully recovered.

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Aster CEO Leonard has denied recent rumors that insiders engaged in token dumping or that Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” controls the project, calling such claims baseless. He emphasized that Aster operates independently with YZi Labs’ investment locked long-term and follows published tokenomics. The DeFi perpetual exchange has completed 254 million token buybacks and burned 78 million, with automated daily buybacks planned. Future plans include deeper liquidity, a privacy‑focused Layer 1 chain, staking, and slowing token emissions to support long‑term growth.

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Aave founder Stani Kulechov has acquired a five-story Victorian mansion in London’s Notting Hill for £22 million (about $30 million), one of the few high-value property deals in the city’s luxury market over the past year. The purchase, completed in November, was roughly £2 million below earlier price guidance amid a slowdown in London’s high-end housing sector caused by higher taxes and reduced incentives for foreign buyers. The mansion offers extensive panoramic views and underscores continued global interest in prime real estate.

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French authorities, including the Paris prosecutor’s cybercrime unit, CyberGEND, and Europol, raided Elon Musk’s X offices in Paris over alleged cybercrimes. The probe targets offenses such as distributing child sexual abuse material, pedophilic deepfakes, grooming minors, and data mishandling. The raid follows a 2025 investigation into Grok-generated non-consensual content. Elon Musk and X CEO Linda Yaccarino were summoned for questioning in April. The action underscores growing EU pressure on X regarding AI safeguards and content moderation.

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HashKey Exchange, Hong Kong’s largest regulated crypto trading platform, will launch the SUI/USD spot trading pair and open over‑the‑counter trading at 16:00 HKT on February 4, 2026. Both the spot and OTC markets will be available only to professional investors, with the OTC marketplace offering real‑time quotes from top liquidity providers. SUI token deposits and withdrawals are already live, letting investors fund accounts ahead of launch. The move expands HashKey’s compliant trading options and supports growing institutional interest in SUI.

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Elon Musk’s AI company xAI is hiring crypto specialists to train its AI on trading and digital asset strategies. The roles require expertise in on-chain analysis, DeFi, derivatives, arbitrage, MEV, quantitative methods, and risk management. These remote positions pay $45 to $100 per hour for US applicants outside Wyoming and Illinois and require a master’s, PhD, or equivalent experience. The move has been welcomed by crypto communities as a step toward mainstream adoption, with some joking that Bitcoin is now the currency of AI.

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ING Deutschland, one of Germany’s largest retail brokers, has opened up new ways for ordinary investors to buy and sell crypto exchange‑traded products (ETPs) through its standard securities accounts. The bank’s Direct Depot now includes Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana ETPs, as well as crypto index products, all provided by major issuers such as 21Shares, Bitwise, and VanEck, and traded on regulated markets. These ETPs are physically backed, letting clients gain exposure to digital assets without managing wallets or private keys, while relying on familiar banking infrastructure. ING says this move aims to lower barriers to crypto investing while using familiar banking infrastructure.

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Michael Saylor’s Strategy has continued buying Bitcoin steadily, adding 855 BTC in a recent purchase worth about $75.3 million at an average price of around $87,974 per coin. As of February 1, 2026, the company now holds a total of 713,502 Bitcoin. In total, Strategy has invested roughly $54.26 billion in Bitcoin, with an average purchase price of $76,052 per BTC, showing strong long term confidence in Bitcoin’s value.

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JasmyChain’s ecosystem grows with the launch of Jasmy Swap, a third-party decentralized exchange protocol. Built on JasmyChain, it uses smart contracts to automatically execute digital asset swaps, serving as a technical proof-of-concept for blockchain-based trading. The launch has sparked positive market response, with JasmyCoin rising 3.64%. Jasmy Swap highlights the ecosystem’s innovation and potential, showing how the chain can support new DeFi applications and increase activity within its blockchain network.

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Russian Bitcoin mining giant BitRiver is on the brink of bankruptcy after a court launched insolvency proceedings over unpaid debts of more than 700 million rubles related to equipment and electricity costs. The company has shut down several facilities, faced management departures, and grappled with creditor lawsuits. Adding to its challenges, founder Igor Runets has been charged with tax evasion and placed under house arrest, intensifying the financial and legal pressures on the once‑leading mining firm.

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Ripple has officially received its full Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from Luxembourg’s CSSF, marking a major step in its European growth. The approval allows Ripple to offer regulated blockchain-based payment solutions across the EU, supporting businesses in moving to modern, digital-first finance. This comes after recent UK approvals and adds to Ripple’s portfolio of 75+ global licenses, making it one of the most regulated and trusted players in the crypto and digital assets space.

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A Nevada state court has issued a two-week temporary restraining order preventing Blockratize, the operator of the prediction market Polymarket, from offering sports and event contracts to residents, saying those activities likely violate Nevada’s gambling laws. The judge agreed with the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s civil complaint that Polymarket is operating without a state gaming license and that the federal Commodity Exchange Act does not give the CFTC exclusive authority over these contracts. If upheld, Polymarket and similar platforms may have to obtain state licenses or stop offering such markets.

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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin says the future of on-chain system design will rely on a two-layer structure. The first layer focuses on open and accountable execution, such as prediction markets, where correct decisions are rewarded, and wrong ones face losses. The second layer handles preferences and judgment, using decentralized, anonymous, and non-token-based voting systems like MACI. This design aims to resist capture, prevent collusion, and reduce the risk of 51% attacks.

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A crypto trader lost 4,556 ETH (about $12.4 million) after mistakenly copying a poisoned wallet address that looked nearly identical to Galaxy Digital’s legitimate deposit address. Scammers had polluted the victim’s transaction history with tiny dust transfers from a fake address that shared the same first and last characters as the real one. Thinking he was sending funds to Galaxy Digital, the trader pasted the poisoned address and executed a transfer, only for the attacker to sweep almost the entire balance, leaving the wallet with just 6.8 ETH. This incident highlights the risk of relying on transaction history and the importance of always verifying full wallet addresses before sending large amounts.

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Today, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin turns 32. Born on 31 January 1994 in Russia and raised in Canada, Buterin began coding at an early age and co-founded Bitcoin Magazine before publishing Ethereum’s whitepaper in 2013. He launched Ethereum in 2015, creating a platform that now powers decentralized finance, NFTs, smart contracts, and thousands of blockchain applications. Fans marked the occasion with artwork, memes, and tributes, while ETH traded near $2,700 as the community wishes him Happy Birthday, Vitalik, honoring his lasting influence on crypto.

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Lighter has launched Lighter EVM, adding Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) support to let developers build and run smart contracts on its platform, marking a shift from a pure trading engine to a broader blockchain and DeFi ecosystem. The upgrade will support DeFi apps like Uniswap and Aave, integrating trading, lending, and shared liquidity pools for better efficiency and reduced manipulation risks. Lighter is also researching ways to cut latency and exploring advanced execution models for complex DeFi use cases.

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Hong Kong has officially put its Stablecoin Ordinance into effect, requiring issuers of fiat-backed stablecoins to get a license from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. The rules include strong compliance, reserve, and risk management standards to protect investors and ensure stability. This year, the government will also submit a full framework for crypto trading, custody, advisory, and management services to the Legislative Council. Cross-border tax reporting is expected to start in 2028, strengthening oversight and aligning with global standards.

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President Trump has officially chosen former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to be the next Federal Reserve Chair, replacing Jerome Powell, with Senate confirmation still pending. Warsh, who served on the Fed from 2006 to 2011 and later worked in economic research and policy, is seen as experienced but likely to favor tighter monetary policy, which has lifted the U.S. dollar and bond yields. Stocks, gold, and Bitcoin fell as markets priced in potentially higher rates and reduced liquidity. Warsh has previously said Bitcoin can act like a store of value, though his focus remains on price stability and disciplined policy.

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SEC Chair Paul Atkins has indicated that broad crypto innovation exemptions, covering areas like tokenized securities and DeFi, are unlikely to be finalized this month or next. Initially expected in January, the agency is taking a cautious approach and reviewing details carefully. Wall Street firms, including JPMorgan, Citadel, and SIFMA, recently met with the SEC to raise concerns about potential market impacts. Timing may also be influenced by pending crypto legislation in the Senate, though no release date is set.

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The U.S. Department of Justice has seized over 400 million dollars in cryptocurrency, real estate, and other assets tied to the darknet mixing service Helix. The forfeiture was finalized on January 21, officially giving the government legal ownership. Helix, operated by Larry Dean Harmon from 2014 to 2017, handled around 354,468 Bitcoin, worth roughly 300 million dollars at the time, mainly for darknet drug markets. Harmon pleaded guilty to money laundering in 2021 and was sentenced in November 2024 to three years in prison, supervised release, and asset forfeiture. The case marks a major victory in combating crypto crime.

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Binance has unveiled a new plan to reshape its $1 billion Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) by converting all of its stablecoin reserves into Bitcoin over the next 30 days. This move underscores its long-term confidence in BTC’s value. During this transition, Binance will continuously monitor the fund’s worth and add more Bitcoin if volatility pushes its market value below $800 million, keeping the safety net near its full target. The SAFU, launched in 2018 as a user protection reserve, is now being aligned with Bitcoin to strengthen risk coverage and reflect Binance’s belief in crypto’s core asset.

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Hyperliquid Labs will unstake 140,000 HYPE tokens today, set to be distributed to team members on February 6, down from 1.2 million in January. Previous large unlocks, including 10 million tokens in November 2025, caused sell-off fears and price drops. Traders praised the move, calling the team innovative and focused on growth rather than greed. The platform continues to see strong adoption, generating over $58 million in daily fees on its Layer 1 blockchain.

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Tokyo-listed Metaplanet has launched a $137 million stock offering to fund further Bitcoin purchases, reinforcing its aggressive strategy to build one of the largest corporate Bitcoin treasuries. The company plans to issue new shares and stock acquisition rights to raise about ¥20.7 billion, with most proceeds earmarked for buying more Bitcoin and supporting its Bitcoin income business. Metaplanet, already among the top global corporate holders of Bitcoin, aims to deepen its exposure as institutional interest in digital assets grows.

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The crypto-focused super PAC Fairshake has raised $193 million to prepare for the 2026 midterm elections, surpassing its previous cycle’s spending of $140 million. The increase comes from major contributions by Coinbase, Ripple, and Andreessen Horowitz, adding $74 million since July 2025. Fairshake aims to support lawmakers who back crypto innovation and oppose those seen as hostile to digital assets. In 2024, the PAC helped over 50 pro-crypto candidates win key races, including defeating Sen. Sherrod Brown.

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Tom Lee’s BitMine Immersion Technologies recently added 250,912 $ETH ($745 million) to staking, bringing total staked Ethereum to 2,582,963 $ETH ($7.67 billion), or 61% of its 4.24 million ETH treasury. The company plans to eventually hold 5% of Ethereum’s total supply and launch its MAVAN validator network in Q1 2026. With potential annual yields of $215 million at 2.8-3% rates, analysts see this move as a major institutional endorsement of Ethereum’s security, scalability, and long-term growth potential.

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Sony Innovation Fund has invested $13 million in Startale Group, marking the start of the company’s Series A funding round. Startale, a co-developer of the Soneium blockchain, works on building secure and scalable Web3 applications. The company previously raised $3.5 million from Sony in 2023 and another $3.5 million in 2024 from UOB Venture Management and Samsung Next. With this latest investment, Startale’s total funding reaches $20 million, strengthening its blockchain development efforts.

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WisdomTree is widening its tokenization footprint by launching its full suite of regulated tokenized funds on the Solana blockchain, boosting its multichain strategy. Now, both institutional and retail investors can mint, trade, and hold products such as money market, equity, fixed‑income, and alternative funds directly on Solana via WisdomTree Connect and WisdomTree Prime. The move taps Solana’s fast, low‑cost network to offer smoother on‑chain access to real‑world asset (RWA) investments. Solana’s growing RWA ecosystem adds scale and choice for investors seeking diversified on‑chain exposure.

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The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority has banned Coinbase’s “Everything Is Fine” ad campaign for suggesting that cryptocurrency could help ease the cost-of-living crisis without clearly explaining the risks. The ads used satirical videos and posters to highlight economic stress, which regulators said could mislead people into seeing high-risk crypto as a simple solution. Coinbase said the campaign was meant to criticize the financial system, but agreed to comply with the ruling and follow UK advertising rules.

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The Federal Reserve (Fed) has a meeting today to decide on interest rates. The decision and the official statement from the Fed will be shared at 12:30 AM IST. After that, Fed Chair Jerome Powell will speak at 1:00 AM IST to explain the decision and answer questions. This is when we find out if the Fed will raise, lower, or keep rates the same and what their outlook is for the economy. It’s an important event for markets and investors.

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U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw significant net outflows of about $147.37 million on January 27, while Ethereum spot ETFs also recorded notable withdrawals of around $63.53 million, showing reduced demand for the two largest crypto assets. In contrast, XRP spot ETFs attracted approximately $9.16 million, and Solana spot ETFs gained about $1.87 million, suggesting growing investor interest in select altcoin‑linked funds amid broader market rotation.

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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said he made around $70,000 on Polymarket last year by committing about $440,000 and consistently betting against hype-driven outcomes. He calls this approach “anti-insanity mode,” focusing on markets fueled by irrational behavior. In an interview with Foresight News, Vitalik named Decentralized Social as his top priority for developers, followed by smarter DAOs, adding that his motivation is to curb excessive speculation, improve Ethereum, and avoid a future dominated by centralized AI.

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Tether has launched USA₮, a U.S.-made, federally regulated stablecoin designed under the GENIUS Act to operate within America’s new federal framework. Issued by Anchorage Digital Bank with Cantor Fitzgerald as reserve custodian, USA₮ is now accessible on major platforms, including Bybit, Cryptocom, Kraken, OKX, and MoonPay. Led by Bo Hines, the token combines Tether’s global infrastructure with strict U.S. regulatory oversight, offering secure, transparent digital dollars and reinforcing the U.S. dollar’s leadership in the growing digital currency market.

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American Bitcoin, backed by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., has increased its Bitcoin holdings by 416 BTC, bringing its total to 5,843. Built through mergers, including Gryphon Digital Mining and majority-owned by Hut 8, the firm is steadily rising among public Bitcoin treasuries. Following a disciplined strategy of mining and market purchases, it aims to boost U.S. crypto infrastructure while expanding mining capacity and driving strong revenue growth.

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Around 60% of the top 25 U.S. banks are now offering or developing Bitcoin products, including trading, custody, and lending solutions. PNC leads with full-service offerings for private clients, while Wells Fargo provides Bitcoin-backed loans for institutions. J.P. Morgan, Citigroup, and Morgan Stanley are actively exploring crypto integration. Even Bank of America is starting to engage with Bitcoin through wealth management tools. This trend signals growing acceptance of digital assets within mainstream finance and rising institutional demand.

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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin detailed a clear approach to scaling blockchains efficiently. He explained that computation is the easiest to scale using tools like parallel processing and zero-knowledge proofs. Data comes next, with solutions like erasure coding and PeerDAS allowing lighter nodes to verify information without full downloads. State is the hardest, as it requires full transaction verification. Buterin recommends prioritizing computation and data over state to reduce centralization risks, a strategy reflected in projects like Monad and Ethereum’s upcoming Fusaka upgrade.

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Ethereum transaction fees have dropped to their lowest levels since May 2017, even as network activity hits record highs. Daily transactions reached nearly 2.9 million on January 16, highlighting strong usage. Fees fell after major scalability upgrades, including the Fusaka hard fork in December 2025, which tripled the block gas limit. With gas prices close to zero, simple transfers now cost under $0.0002, making Ethereum cheaper to use and supporting wider adoption.

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BitMine Immersion Technologies, led by Tom Lee, added 40,302 ETH to its holdings last week, bringing its total to about 4.243 million ETH, roughly 3.52% of all Ethereum. The company also staked over 2 million ETH and continues developing its MAVAN validator network to generate staking yield. Backed by institutional investors, BitMine aims to expand its Ethereum treasury further. The firm’s strategy reflects strong institutional interest in long‑term ETH exposure and staking infrastructure.

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BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager with $14 trillion in assets, has filed for an iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF. The fund is designed to provide investors with exposure to Bitcoin while generating potential income through strategies such as covered calls and option premiums. If approved by the SEC, this ETF would offer a new way for institutional and retail investors to access Bitcoin with an income‑focused approach, further cementing BlackRock’s expanding presence in the crypto investment space.

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Strategy disclosed it has acquired 2,932 Bitcoin for about $264 million, at an average price near $90,100 per BTC. This latest purchase increases Strategy’s overall Bitcoin holdings to 712,647 BTC as of January 25, 2026. The firm’s total Bitcoin investment now stands at roughly $54.19 billion, with an average purchase price of about $76,000 per Bitcoin. The continued accumulation reinforces Strategy’s role as a leading corporate Bitcoin holder.

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Ripple has entered a partnership with Jeel Movement, the digital innovation arm of Riyad Bank, to support the use of blockchain technology in Saudi Arabia’s financial system. The collaboration will explore cross-border payments, digital asset custody, and tokenization. Announced by Ripple’s Reece Merrick, the deal aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy to modernize finance and grow fintech adoption. Riyad Bank, managing $130 billion in assets, launched Jeel in 2023 to accelerate digital innovation.

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On January 28, 2026, at 14:30 UTC, Binance Futures will launch the TSLAUSDT Equity Perpetual Contract, allowing traders to follow Tesla Inc. stock (Nasdaq: TSLA) prices without owning the shares. The contract offers up to 5× leverage, enabling users to amplify potential gains or losses while trading. This addition expands Binance’s stock‑linked derivatives, giving crypto traders easy access to traditional equity movements in a familiar crypto trading environment.

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After nearly nine years of inactivity, an Ethereum wallet has reactivated, transferring 50,000 ETH, worth about $145 million, to a Gemini deposit address. The wallet originally accumulated its ETH in 2017 when prices were around $90 and still holds approximately 85,000 ETH valued at $244 million. The move comes as Ethereum trades near $2,890 amid market weakness, fueling speculation over whether it signals potential profit-taking or reflects long-term confidence from a major holder.

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Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet has revised its outlook upward, expecting 2025 revenue of about 5.8 billion yen or $58 million and operating profit of about $40 million. The firm anticipates 2026 revenue to rise to approximately $103 million, with operating profit expected to be around $73 million. However, a drop in Bitcoin prices will trigger non-cash impairment charges of $680 to $700 million in 2025, leading to steep reported losses. Metaplanet’s Bitcoin holdings jumped to 35,102 coins.

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Binance has announced the launch of six new spot trading pairs starting January 27, 2026, at 08:30 UTC. The new pairs include BNB U, ETH U, KGST U, SOL U, TRX USD1, and USD1 U. Along with trading access, Binance will enable its Trading Bots service for these markets, allowing users to apply automated strategies. The update reflects Binance’s ongoing effort to improve market liquidity, trading flexibility, and advanced tools for both retail and active traders.

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Crypto analyst Arthur Hayes suggested the Federal Reserve might print dollars to build reserves and buy Japanese yen, expanding its $19.185 billion foreign currency assets. The yen rallied up to 1.75% to 155.63 per dollar amid talk of possible Japanese intervention, though no official word has come yet. Crypto enthusiasts see this potential liquidity as a positive for Bitcoin, which held steady around $89,500 on Saturday, while skeptics question the Fed’s intentions.

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Coinbase Markets has added Solana-based Doodles (DOOD) and Moonbirds (BIRB) to its asset listing roadmap. The exchange will begin trading these tokens once market-making support and technical infrastructure are ready. Doodles, launched in May 2025 for AI tools and games, trades around $0.0047. Moonbirds plans BIRB’s launch on January 28 for staking and DEX perks, boosting its NFT floor price over 10%. Fans welcomed the news on social media, while some remain cautious amid crypto market volatility.

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Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, is encouraging people to buy gold, silver, and Bitcoin as protection against US economic problems. He points to the $38.43 trillion national debt and 2.7 percent inflation as reasons the dollar is losing value. Kiyosaki says 2026 is a key chance to build wealth and urges buying real assets despite price swings. While many support his view, critics mention his past bankruptcy and legal issues.

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Swiss banking powerhouse UBS, overseeing $4.7 trillion in wealth assets as of late 2025, plans to launch cryptocurrency trading for select private banking clients in Switzerland. High-net-worth individuals will access spot Bitcoin/Ethereum and derivatives, with potential rollout to Asia-Pacific and the US. This follows UBS Tokenize pilots with Chainlink and Swift for tokenized funds and digital cash solutions. CEO Sergio Ermotti declared at Davos that blockchain will transform traditional banking, joining JPMorgan and BNY Mellon in the institutional crypto surge.

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Farcaster co‑founder Dan Romero has confirmed the decentralized social protocol will remain active and continue operating normally, dismissing rumors of a shutdown. Farcaster had about 250,000 monthly active users and over 100,000 funded wallets in December 2025, and is transitioning to new leadership under Neynar, a venture‑backed startup focusing on developers. Romero also announced that Merkle plans to return the full $180 million raised to investors, underscoring responsible capital management, and clarified that funds for his recent home came from Coinbase IPO proceeds.

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French hardware wallet maker Ledger is preparing for a U.S. stock market listing in New York that could value the company at more than $4 billion, potentially as soon as later this year, working with Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, and Barclays on the deal. Founded in Paris in 2014 and last valued at approximately $1.5 billion, Ledger has achieved record revenues of over $100 million in 2025, as demand for secure offline wallets rises in response to increasing crypto thefts and hacks. CEO Pascal Gauthier says strong investor interest and a surge in security needs are driving the company toward a U.S. IPO.

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Binance Wallet (Web) has introduced three advanced AI-driven features aimed at improving on-chain research and trend discovery. “Social Hype” analyzes large-scale social media data to rank trending tokens across BSC, Solana, and Base. “Topic Rush” tracks capital inflows to classify narratives into Early, Rising, or Viral stages, helping users spot momentum sooner. The “AI Assistant” instantly summarizes essential token data, enabling faster, data-backed decision-making for crypto users.

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At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao highlighted tokenization as a powerful way for governments and markets to create value. By turning bonds, real estate, and commodities into blockchain tokens, traditional assets can become faster to trade, more liquid, and widely accessible. This could unlock trillions of dollars even before larger crypto industries develop. Experts estimate the tokenized asset market could reach 16 trillion dollars by 2030, while crypto grows in payments and as a currency for AI-driven transactions.

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Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission is advancing plans to modernize its crypto framework by introducing new regulatory measures. The upcoming rules will allow the launch of crypto exchange-traded funds, expand crypto futures trading on the Thailand Futures Exchange through market maker support, and formally recognize digital assets under the Derivatives Act. SEC Deputy Secretary General Jomkwan Kongsakul said the changes are designed to create clearer oversight, attract investment, and support the long term growth of Thailand’s digital asset market.

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Saga has paused its SagaEVM chain after a smart contract exploit drained nearly $7 million in assets, forcing the team to stop the chain at block height 6,593,800 while it investigates and fixes the issue. Attackers used a coordinated series of contract and cross‑chain actions to bridge funds out to Ethereum, and Saga is working with exchanges to blacklist the attacker’s wallet. The breach led Saga Dollar to drop to about $0.75 and slashed the total value locked by over half, though the core network remains secure.

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Binance will list Sentient (SENT) with a Seed Tag, indicating it is a higher-risk token that requires users to complete risk awareness steps before trading. Spot trading for SENT/USDT, SENT/USDC, and SENT/TRY will start on January 22, 2026, at 12:00 UTC. Deposits will open one hour after the announcement, while withdrawals will be available from January 23, 2026, at 12:00 UTC. The listing gives traders wider access to Sentient, which aims to develop an open and collaborative AI ecosystem.

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The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has delayed work on its crypto market structure bill as it shifts focus to housing affordability policies backed by President Donald Trump. This move could push the bill’s markup to late February or March. Meanwhile, the Senate Agriculture Committee has released its Digital Asset Market Clarity Act and plans to vote on it on January 27. Both bills will need to be combined before a full Senate vote, delaying clear crypto rules.

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At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong challenged Banque de France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau’s perspective on Bitcoin. Armstrong emphasized that Bitcoin operates as a decentralized protocol with no single issuer, making it more independent than traditional central bank money. During the Is Tokenization the Future? panel, experts also discussed how blockchain tokenization could revolutionize stocks, bonds, and real estate by enabling faster settlements and wider access, while agreeing that innovation must be paired with regulation as adoption by major firms grows.

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Ethereum co‑founder Vitalik Buterin says decentralized social media will make a strong comeback in 2026, as open, competing platforms can improve public communication and steer users away from centralized feeds. He criticized many crypto social projects for using speculative tokens that reward influence over real content quality, arguing that this approach creates bubbles rather than meaningful interaction. Buterin highlighted optimism for ecosystems like Lens and Farcaster and pointed out Farcaster’s shift to a wallet‑focused model as part of the space’s evolution.

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Nansen has launched powerful AI‑driven trading tools on its web and mobile apps, letting users analyze on-chain data and execute trades directly on Solana and Base without switching platforms. Built on insights from over 500 million labeled wallets, the new features include AI‑powered “vibe trading,” a desktop terminal, and a non‑custodial Nansen Wallet to keep users in control. Trading is live now with fees starting around 0.25% for free users, and this release marks the company’s biggest product expansion yet, paired with Nansen Points Season 03 rewards from partners like MetaMask.

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Binance has officially listed Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin, with spot trading set to go live at 8:00 a.m. UTC tomorrow. Traders will have access to pairs such as RLUSD/USDT, RLUSD/U, and XRP/RLUSD. Deposits are currently open on Ethereum, while withdrawals will begin on January 23. To encourage liquidity, Binance is offering zero trading fees on select pairs. Ripple also confirmed that support for the XRP Ledger is on the way. Since its launch in December 2024, RLUSD has been fully backed by cash and U.S. Treasuries and has surpassed a market capitalization of $1.3 billion.

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Bhutan’s sovereign wealth fund, Druk Holding and Investments, will deploy a national validator on the Sei Network in the first quarter of 2026. Building on its crypto initiatives since 2019, including mining over 11,000 Bitcoins using surplus hydroelectric power and enabling crypto payments for tourists, this move strengthens Sei’s decentralization. It also supports Bhutan’s broader push into digital innovation and economic projects like the Gelephu Mindfulness City, opening opportunities for asset tokenization and sovereign-led blockchain development.

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Starting March 1, 2026, Steak n Shake will give hourly employees at its 400 company-operated U.S. locations a Bitcoin bonus of $0.21 per hour via Fold app integration. The rewards will vest after two years to promote employee loyalty. This initiative follows the chain’s May 2025 Bitcoin payment rollout, which increased same-store sales by 15 percent and reduced transaction costs by 50 percent. Supported by a multi-million-dollar Bitcoin treasury, the program highlights the chain’s expanding use of cryptocurrency to boost compensation and retention.

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On January 20, major spot crypto ETFs faced significant outflows as market sentiment turned cautious. Bitcoin ETFs saw roughly $483 million leave, with Grayscale’s GBTC dropping $161 million and Fidelity’s FBTC losing $152 million. Ethereum ETFs ended a five-day inflow streak, seeing $230 million withdrawn. XRP ETFs declined by $53.3 million overall, despite a $2 million gain for Franklin’s fund, while Solana ETFs recorded $3.1 million in inflows through Fidelity and Franklin products.

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Michael Saylor’s firm, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), has acquired 22,305 Bitcoin for about $2.13 billion, adding to its massive corporate Bitcoin treasury. This brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 709,715 BTC, acquired for roughly $53.92 billion at an average of $75,979 per Bitcoin. Strategy remains one of the largest public corporate holders of Bitcoin, reinforcing its long‑term commitment to the asset amid ongoing market activity.

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Cronos Labs has joined the MiCA Crypto Alliance to align its CRO token with the EU’s Markets in Crypto‑Assets rules, effective since late 2024. The partnership introduces MiCA‑ready white papers and standardized disclosure templates, supported by members like Hedera and Ripple, to ensure transparency. Meanwhile, the Cronos network is growing with over 500 dApps, new liquidity integrations, and an ambassador program guiding users. The community sees this as a key step toward sustainable growth and real-world crypto adoption.

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Vanguard Group’s Value Index Fund (VVIAX) bought 1.23 million MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares for $202.5 million, marking its first investment in the Bitcoin-focused company holding 687,410 BTC. Earlier, Vanguard’s Mid-Cap Fund (VMCIX) acquired 2.91 million shares worth $505 million as MSTR reached mid-cap benchmarks. While some see this as traditional finance warming up to crypto, others note it’s likely routine index tracking by the $12 trillion firm rather than an active investment bet.

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Portugal’s gambling regulator, SRIJ, has ordered Polymarket to shut down and be blocked nationwide, ruling the crypto prediction platform illegal for operating without proper authorization and breaking the country’s ban on political betting. The decision comes after reports that over €4 million was wagered on Portuguese presidential markets just hours before results were announced, sparking concerns over insider trading and leaked exit polls. Total trading on these markets exceeded €110 million, drawing intense attention from regulators.

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A Bitcoin whale that had remained inactive for 13 years has moved 909.38 BTC, worth approximately $84.62 million, to a new wallet, according to on-chain analytics. These coins were originally purchased for under $7 each, resulting in a staggering 13,900× increase in value. The transfer was not sent directly to an exchange, indicating the holder may be positioning rather than selling. Analysts highlight this as a rare window into early adopter behavior and long-term holding strategies in the crypto market.

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Bitmine Immersion Technologies, led by Tom Lee and supported by Cathie Wood and Pantera, added 86,848 ETH (around $279 million) to its staking. The company now has 1.77 million ETH staked, worth $5.66 billion, more than 40 % of its treasury. With 36 million ETH (30 % of the network) already locked in staking, this move helps reduce supply on exchanges. Bitmine aims to earn staking rewards, strengthen its long-term position, and reach 5 % network share with its MAVAN validator network in early 2026.

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Tether, issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, and Bitqik, a licensed cryptocurrency exchange in Laos, have teamed up to boost financial literacy about Bitcoin, stablecoins, and blockchain technology across the country. The collaboration will host quarterly educational events in cities like Vientiane, Pakse, Vangvieng, and Luang Prabang, plus online content to teach digital finance basics. Aiming to reach over 10,000 people in 2026, the initiative focuses on financial inclusion, trusted use of stablecoins, and empowering students, entrepreneurs, and communities to adopt digital assets.

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Crypto Trader “1011 market crash trader” suffered a massive setback as crypto markets plunged amid rising EU–US tensions. His unrealized profits dropped by $35.9 million as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana tumbled sharply. Once sitting on huge gains, his current long positions now show just $13 million in unrealized profit. After paying $7.7 million in funding fees, his net unrealized gains stand at only $5.2 million, highlighting how fast fortunes can change in volatile markets.

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Aster DEX has launched an automated buyback program, directing 20-40% of daily platform fees to repurchase $ASTER from its reserve wallet. This expands an earlier initiative, allowing up to 80% of fees to support the token. The move comes as $ASTER tumbled 12% to $0.63, triggered by Bitcoin’s drop from $95,400 to $92,000 and a broader altcoin sell-off. While traders reacted with surprise, bulls view the buybacks as a strategic tool to shrink supply and stabilize the token.

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Crypto scams hit an all-time high in 2025, with AI-driven schemes causing massive losses, Chainalysis reports. Illicit addresses received over $14B, likely crossing $17B as more wallets are tracked. Impersonation scams surged 1,400% YoY, while AI-linked groups made 4.5× more money with 9× the daily transactions. Industrialized “Lighthouse” scam kits generated $1.5M over 3 years. Asia remains a hotspot, and average victim losses skyrocketed 253%, from $782 to $2,764. Major law enforcement actions targeted $15B in fraud.

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XRP has emerged as the most traded digital asset in South Korea, highlighting massive retail adoption across the country. According to Upbit, one of the nation’s largest exchanges, the XRP/KRW pair led the market for most of 2025. Upbit alone processed over $1 trillion in total trades, showing strong everyday demand for XRP. This is not speculation, but a clear signal of real-world usage and growing dominance in a major crypto market.

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BingX has signed a multi‑year partnership with Scuderia Ferrari HP, becoming its first motorsport sponsor and the team’s first collaboration with a crypto exchange brand. The deal, effective from January 1, 2026, makes BingX a Team Partner, linking two global brands known for innovation and performance. The partnership will include presence at race events, digital platforms, global content, and special fan experiences, expanding BingX’s reach and connecting crypto with racing audiences worldwide.

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Belarus has signed Decree No. 19, legally creating crypto banks that can combine digital token operations with traditional banking services such as payments and deposits. These institutions must be joint-stock companies registered as residents of the High-Tech Park and listed in the National Bank’s crypto bank registry, and they’ll operate under dual oversight by park authorities and the National Bank. The move strengthens Belarus’s role as a regulated digital finance hub and reflects growing global trends toward integrating blockchain into mainstream financial systems.

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XRP has become one of the most searched cashtags on X, showing growing interest in the token. According to Nikita Bier, Head of Product at X, recent data shows XRP ranking alongside popular names such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tesla, and GameStop. The strong search activity reflects XRP’s active online community and ongoing interest in Ripple-related updates. Unlike many other altcoins that see brief attention, XRP continues to stay in focus. Its presence alongside major cryptocurrencies and well-known stock tickers highlights XRP’s increasing visibility in daily market discussions on X.

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Citron Research sharply criticized Coinbase for abandoning support of crypto market structure legislation, arguing the exchange’s retreat reflects self-interest and fear of increased competition rather than genuine policy concerns. The firm instead highlighted Securitize, a tokenization platform backed by BlackRock and poised to go public via SPAC in the first half of 2026. With over $4 billion in tokenized assets issued and key regulatory licenses secured, Securitize stands to benefit from clearer rules and broader institutional adoption in crypto.

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CME Group plans to roll out cash-settled futures for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM) on February 9, pending regulatory approval. The contracts will be available on CME Globex in both standard and micro sizes, giving traders flexible access to regulated altcoin exposure. CME says demand for crypto derivatives continues to grow, supported by strong 2025 market activity that saw record daily volumes and open interest, signaling rising institutional interest in major cryptocurrencies beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.

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Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine Immersion Technologies announced a $200 million equity investment in Beast Industries, the company behind MrBeast’s global media, Feastables snacks, and major philanthropic campaigns like feeding over 20 million people. Bitmine’s chairman, Tom Lee, said MrBeast’s huge reach with Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and Millennials makes the partnership strategic, while Beast CEO Jeff Housenbold said the funding will help scale the brand and explore decentralized finance opportunities. Backed by investors including Cathie Wood’s ARK, the deal is expected to close around January 19, 2026, during Bitmine’s stockholder meeting in Las Vegas.

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Brevis and BNB Chain are expanding their collaboration into privacy infrastructure by partnering with 0xbow to launch an Intelligent Privacy Pool on BNB Chain in Q1 2026. This privacy layer builds on 0xbow’s Privacy Pools, which use zero-knowledge proofs to mask transaction details while maintaining compliance safeguards. Users will be able to prove the legitimacy of their funds on-chain through Brevis’ ZK Data Coprocessor or link off-chain KYC using zkTLS without revealing sensitive information. The initiative aims to bring privacy and regulatory compliance together on a major blockchain.

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Crypto banking firm Sygnum forecasts that upcoming US regulations, including the CLARITY Act and Bitcoin Act, could drive sovereign Bitcoin reserves and boost tokenized bond issuance by major institutions in 2026. Countries like Brazil, Japan, and Germany may adopt BTC strategically, while traditional finance increasingly explores blockchain-based token rails. Wider adoption could raise Bitcoin’s global store-of-value share, potentially pushing prices toward $350K–$400K.

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Argentine crypto exchange Lemon introduced a Bitcoin-backed Visa card, letting users access peso credit without selling BTC. By locking 0.01 BTC (~$960), customers receive 1 million pesos credit. The card will allow adjustments and stablecoin payments. This reflects growing crypto adoption in Argentina amid high inflation and ongoing distrust of traditional banks.

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Argentina’s crypto platform Lemon has launched the country’s first Visa credit card backed by Bitcoin collateral, allowing users to access peso credit without selling their BTC or requiring a bank account or credit history. Customers deposit a small amount of BTC as collateral and receive a credit limit in pesos, which they can use at merchants worldwide that accept Visa. The card aims to make Bitcoin savings practical for everyday spending while keeping crypto holdings intact and usable through the Lemon app.

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Ripple Payments Europe S.A. has received preliminary approval from Luxembourg’s financial regulator, the CSSF, to operate as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI). Once all requirements are met, Ripple will be able to issue e-money and offer regulated payment services across the European Economic Area under MiCA rules. This follows Ripple’s recent EMI license and crypto registration in the UK. With over 75 licenses globally and $95 billion in payments processed, Ripple continues to strengthen its presence in Europe.

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Visa has partnered with payments firm BVNK to support stablecoin payouts, allowing businesses to send stablecoins directly to digital wallets. The collaboration could channel up to $30 billion in stablecoin flows from BVNK into Visa’s global payments network, which processes around $1.7 trillion in transactions. The move highlights Visa’s growing focus on blockchain-based payments and reflects rising demand from businesses for faster, more efficient digital settlement using stablecoins.

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Pakistan has signed an MOU with SC Financial Technologies, affiliated with the Trump family’s World Liberty Financial, to pilot the USD1 stablecoin, pegged one-to-one to the U.S. dollar, within its payment system. The central bank aims to accelerate $30 billion in annual remittances while cutting high fees. Set for an official announcement in Islamabad, this is one of the first sovereign partnerships for the DeFi platform, launched in September 2024 by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, advancing Pakistan’s digital finance initiatives.

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On Jan. 13, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a huge $754 million in inflows, marking the strongest single day since October. Fidelity’s FBTC led with $351 million, followed by Bitwise’s BITB and BlackRock’s IBIT. Other crypto ETFs also saw gains, including Ethereum ($130M), Solana ($5.9M), and XRP ($13M). The surge pushed total ETF assets near $123 billion, reflecting renewed institutional interest as Bitcoin climbed above $95,000 amid softer U.S. inflation data.

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Germany’s second-largest banking group, DZ Bank, received MiCAR authorization from BaFin in late December 2025 to launch its crypto platform meinKrypto, a significant step toward regulated digital asset access in Europe’s mainstream banking. Under the EU’s Markets in Crypto‑Assets rules, the platform lets around 700 Volksbanken and Raiffeisenbanken offer Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Cardano trading inside the VR Banking App. Custody is handled by Boerse Stuttgart Digital Custody, and each bank must submit its own BaFin notification before going live.

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Polygon has earned over $1.7 million in fees in 2026, driven in large part by Polymarket’s 15-minute high-frequency prediction markets, which introduced transaction fees that reward liquidity providers and increase network activity. On one day, these markets contributed up to $100,000 in fees. Polygon also achieved a throughput of 16.67 million gas per second and $1.45 million in revenue over the past week, marking a 171% week-over-week increase, signaling growing adoption, stronger on-chain activity, and the ecosystem’s expanding utility.

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On January 13, 21Shares’ Bitcoin Gold ETP (BOLD) began trading on the London Stock Exchange, marking the UK’s first exchange‑traded product that blends Bitcoin and gold in one fund. The ETP uses a volatility‑based monthly rebalance to adjust exposure, aiming to give Bitcoin’s growth potential while keeping gold’s stability. The underlying assets are 100% physically backed and held in cold storage. BOLD’s strategy and strong past performance appeal to investors after the UK opened retail access to crypto ETPs, though risks remain high.

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Ex-New York City Mayor Eric Adams, known as the pro-crypto “Bitcoin Mayor,” launched the $NYC token on January 12, 2026, in Times Square via X. He pledged 70 percent of the token supply to a reserve wallet to support causes like fighting antisemitism, anti-Americanism, HBCUs, and youth scholarships. The memecoin quickly reached a $600 million market cap before plummeting over 80 percent to around $108 million, amid liquidity withdrawals and top wallets taking $1 to $2.5 million in profits. On-chain analysis revealed heavy concentration among early holders and red flags for potential rug pulls. Fake clones also appeared on Pump.fun, and Adams has remained silent since the crash, highlighting the risks of memecoins even with celebrity backing.

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After months of negotiation, Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott released the text of the nearly 280‑page Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, a bipartisan proposal to bring clarity to U.S. crypto regulation. The bill draws a clearer line between SEC oversight for early‑stage tokens and CFTC control for ‘digital commodities’, aiming to resolve long‑standing regulatory uncertainty. It also includes DeFi exemptions and self‑custody protections to support innovation. Supporters like Sen. Cynthia Lummis and former CFTC Chair Atkins back the approach, while Democrats, including Sens. Jack Reed and Elizabeth Warren, express concerns about the timeline and possible loopholes ahead of the upcoming markup.

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Nigeria has implemented sweeping tax reforms that require crypto activity to be linked to Tax Identification Numbers (TINs) and National Identity Numbers (NINs), allowing authorities to trace digital asset transactions for taxation and enforcement purposes without compromising blockchain security. Under the Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025, virtual asset service providers are required to collect detailed customer information, including names, addresses, TINs, and NINs, and submit monthly reports to the tax authorities. Firms must also flag large or suspicious transactions, bringing previously opaque crypto markets into formal oversight.

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