Chain-abstraction stablecoin system River (RIVER) has quietly done more than a 10x since Christmas Day, outperforming the digital asset markets. RIVER Reaches a $3.8 Billion FDV After Suddenly Exploding Into New Year River, launched in September of last year, is a chain abstraction system that is powered by the omni-CDP stablecoin satUSD, which users can […]

BTC price surged nearly 150% after a similar BTC–gold undervaluation signal in late 2022, highlighting how extreme discounts have preceded major rallies.

Digital assets are poised to become a routine part of daily life in Russia as lawmakers advance legislation to remove them from special financial regulation, according a top Russian financial official. Anatoly Aksakov, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Financial Markets, says a bill has already been drafted to exempt cryptocurrencies from the country’s […]

We’re thrilled to announce that VTHO is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading VTHO trading is live as of January 16, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.  Make sure to deposit your tokens into networks supported by Kraken. Deposits […]

Pakistan has signed a memorandum of understanding with SC Financial Technologies, linked to the Trump family's USD1 stablecoin, …

The market mood in crypto cooled sharply after a quick spike in optimism. According to the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, the reading fell by 12 points on Friday, dropping from 61 to 49. That swing moved the gauge from “greed” into a “neutral” zone in a single session. Bitcoin had jumped about 4.5% earlier […]

Key Takeaways: The U.S. Senate Banking Committee postponed the CLARITY Act markup as industry support fractures – with Coinbase stepping back while Ripple and a16z remain active in negotiations. The bill seeks to split jurisdiction between the SEC and CFTC, protect self-custody and tighten money-laundering rules but language on stablecoin yield and DeFi is still a flashpoint. […]

Brian Garry Sewell, 54, of Washington County, Utah, was sentenced on Jan. 15 to 36 months in prison for wire fraud that cost investors over $2.9 million, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah said. DOJ said he also received a concurrent 36-month sentence in a separate case tied to an unlicensed money […]

TL;DR Polygon Labs cut staff while pivoting to a payments-first new “Open Money Stack” after deals up to $250 million for Coinme and Sequence. Posts on X tied integration to reductions as large as 30%, as Marc Boiron reiterated a mission to move all money onchain. Boiron said cuts are structure, not performance; Polygon previously […]

Crypto news digest: SHIB is facing a crucial test; DOGE tests key price level, XRP rebound seems imminent..

Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Accuses Banks of Undermining Trump’s Crypto Agenda  Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has accused major U.S. banks of attempting to sabotage President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto agenda, warning that proposed changes to a Senate market structure bill could stifle innovation, ban entire categories of digital assets and strip Americans of the […]

January 16th, 2026 – Dubai, UAE NEXT INNOVATIONS TECHNOLOGY L.L.C. (NEXST), a next-generation Web3 entertainment platform, announced a strategic partnership with KISS OF LIFE, the winner of the 2025 Asia Artist Awards “Best Musician Group.” The group will join NEXST VR LIVE as the platform’s second official collaboration artist. NEXST VR LIVE is the immersive […]

Iran’s cryptocurrency ecosystem reached a total activity of more than $7.78 billion in 2025, expanding at a faster pace for most of the year compared to 2024, according to a new report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The growth occurred against a backdrop of intensifying political, economic, and security pressures on the country, including sanctions, […]

Momentum across crypto ETFs remained intact as investors kept allocating capital despite mixed fund-level flows. While bitcoin inflows slowed compared to earlier in the week, ether ETFs took center stage, reinforcing confidence in broader digital asset exposure. Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Stay Green as Broad Inflows Continue Bitcoin ETFs recorded a $100.18 million net inflow, marking […]

The crypto market rally lost momentum as Bitcoin met resistance near $98,000, but technical charts suggest traders will actively buy dips to underlying support levels in altcoins and BTC.

West Virginia lawmakers introduced the Inflation Protection Act to permit the investment of ten percent of state reserves into precious metals and Bitcoin. Digital assets must maintain a market capitalisation exceeding 750 billion dollars to qualify which effectively limits the state to Bitcoin alone. The proposal is currently under review by the Committee on Banking […]

Among the proposals is a bill that would expressly authorize law enforcement to seize cryptocurrency as part of a criminal investigation. The …

As Iran’s economy continues to strain under heavy sanctions, high inflation, and a weakening currency, many citizens are turning to crypto as an alternative financial lifeline. Recent blockchain data shows a sharp rise in Bitcoin withdrawals and transfers to personal wallets, particularly during periods of unrest and internet restrictions. For many Iranians, digital assets now […]

Key Takeaways: CME Group will launch LINK and Micro LINK futures on February 9, giving traders regulated exposure to Chainlink. The contracts expand CME’s crypto suite alongside Cardano (ADA) and Stellar (XLM) futures. Micro-sized contracts lower the barrier to entry, making LINK trading accessible with less capital and tighter risk control. CME Group is speeding […]

Cybersecurity researchers say hackers are manipulating WhatsApp to steal people’s banking credentials. The researchers have discovered a banking trojan affecting people who use WhatsApp Web. The malware infects Windows computers when victims open malicious ZIP files received in messages. This triggers a script that downloads the main payload, which then takes unauthorized control of the […]

Shiba Inu price is back at an important support level that should act as a reset point for the asset.

The cryptocurrency market closed January 2026 with a total market capitalization of approximately $3.27 trillion, reflecting gradual growth alongside expanding institutional participation. Recent updates from Solana highlight continued network activity, while Cardano price analysis shows ADA consolidating near established support levels. Both networks continue to evolve, facing ongoing challenges related to scalability and long-term efficiency. […]

TL;DR KBC will let retail clients trade Bitcoin and Ether in Bolero from Feb. 16, with coins held in the bank’s custody. KBC says it filed a crypto asset service provider notification and is aligning the offer with MiCA, pitching a regulated alternative to separate venues. Belgium made MiCA effective on Jan. 3, 2026, yet […]

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Singapore January 16, 2026 — JustLend DAO, TRON’s premier decentralized lending platform, announced the completion of a second buyback and burn of its JST token, permanently removing 525 million tokens, representing an estimated $21 million USD in value, from circulation. The burn represents approximately 5.3% of […]

The deal followed Riot announcing last week that it sold more than $160 million of its Bitcoin holdings as part of a strategy shift, to broaden use of its data centers.

The metric that shows the general investor sentiment toward the leading cryptocurrency, the BTC Fear and Greed Index, has finally entered “greed” territory after spending the past three months mainly in the “fear” or “extreme fear” zones. This development signals increased confidence and a growing appetite for the asset, but it may also be a […]

The conversation around digital assets at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos is becoming more concrete. Discussion is shifting from speculative debates on crypto’s long-term viability to practical questions, such as integration into traditional finance. The shift is visible in this year’s official agenda, which reflects a growing focus on implementation rather than […]

Royal Welt Confirms Operational Enhancements Across Stock, Cryptocurrency, and Index Trading. Introduction. Royal Welt has confirmed a set of …

XRP is consolidating above the $2 mark after a volatile stretch, as the market begins to wake up and traders watch for the next directional move. While price action remains relatively stable, on-chain data suggests that selling pressure from large holders may be easing, creating a more constructive short-term backdrop for bulls. A report from […]

Bitmine is investing 200 million dollars in MrBeast’s company to target younger demographics and expects a tenfold return on the deal. The firm expects its 13 billion dollar Ethereum portfolio to generate 400 million dollars in annual staking income despite holding 2.3 billion dollars in unrealised losses. Chairman Tom Lee aims to close the deal […]

On this day 14 years ago, Bitcoin and Satoshi Nakamoto got their first mention on a popular TV series.

Bitcoin Magazine Belgium’s KBC Becomes First Bank in the Country to Offer Bitcoin Trading to Retail Investors Belgium’s second-largest bank, KBC Group, is set to become the first bank in Belgium to allow retail clients to buy and sell crypto. Starting the week of February 16, private investors will be able to trade Bitcoin through […]