CME Drops Chainlink Futures Bombshell as Micro LINK Goes Live for 24/7 Regulated Trading
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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 […]

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Hackers Hijack WhatsApp To Steal Users’ Passwords and Drain Bank Accounts: Report
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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 […]

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Shiba Inu (SHIB) Key Price Reset: Big Chance for Recovery
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Shiba Inu price is back at an important support level that should act as a reset point for the asset.

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Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) and Blockchain Scalability Compared with Solana and Cardano
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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. […]

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Belgium’s KBC Bank Rolls Out MiCA-Compliant Bitcoin and Ether Trading With Full Custody
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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 […]

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JustLend DAO Completes Second JST Buyback and Burn, Removing Nearly 11% of Total Supply
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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 […]

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Riot Platforms shares jump 11% after Bitcoin sale funds Texas deal
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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.

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First Time in 3 Months: Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index Signals Greed
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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 […]

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Davos 2026: Crypto Debate Shifts from ‘If’ to ‘How’ as Tokenization and Stablecoins Take Center Stage
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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 […]

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

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XRP Whale Inflows To Binance Hit Their Lowest Level Since 2021: Accumulation Behavior?
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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 […]

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MrBeast’s Media Empire Lands $200M Bet From Ethereum Powerhouse Bitmine
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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 […]

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Bitcoin And Satoshi Celebrate 14 Year-Old Milestone That Made Them Known to Millions
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On this day 14 years ago, Bitcoin and Satoshi Nakamoto got their first mention on a popular TV series.

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Belgium’s KBC Becomes First Bank in the Country to Offer Bitcoin Trading to Retail Investors
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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 […]

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DeFi Giant Dydx Trading Volume Hits $34.3 Billion Peak in Q4 Recovery
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The Dydx ecosystem rebounded strongly in the second half of 2025, with trading volumes peaking at $34.3 billion in the fourth quarter after a midyear slump. Rebounding from a Midyear Slump The ecosystem of the decentralized finance ( DeFi) protocol, Dydx, saw a strong recovery in trading activity during the second half of 2025, culminating […]

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State Street rolls out new crypto tokenization tools
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State Street said its new crypto platform would help clients build tokenized money market funds, exchange-traded funds, and products such as tokenized deposits and stablecoins.

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Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Flip Back to Profit After Weeks of Capitulation
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TL;DR Profit Shift: Short-term Bitcoin holders are finally selling at a profit after weeks of realizing losses, supported by BTC’s recent 6% four-day surge and a break above the 0 level in CryptoQuant’s Short-Term Holder Profit Loss metric. Whales and Institutions: Onchain data shows whales accumulating while spot Bitcoin ETFs logged $1.8 billion in inflows […]

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Will Markets React to $2.8B Crypto Options Expiry Event?
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Around 25,000 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, Jan. 16, with a notional value of roughly $2.4 billion. This expiry event is slightly larger than last week’s, but derivatives trading remains slow, so there is unlikely to be any impact on spot markets. Crypto markets have gained around $130 billion since the start of the […]

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Coinbase, the Biggest U.S. Crypto Company, Asserts Its Power in Washington
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The top executive of the crypto exchange Coinbase scuttled a planned Senate committee vote on a major cryptocurrency bill after voicing his …

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Zcash Surges Post-SEC Probe: Is a Fresh Yearly High on the Horizon?
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Zcash (ZEC) is back on investors’ radar after U.S. regulators ended a long-running investigation into the Zcash Foundation without enforcement. The decision removes a key source of uncertainty that had followed the privacy-focused cryptocurrency since 2023. Related Reading: XRP Price Is Approaching A Key Decision Zone, But Structure Is Still Firmly Bullish Markets reacted quickly, […]

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Ethereum Price Outlook: Factors Influencing ETH Movement as Investors Explore Alternative Assets
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Ethereum price projections continue to be widely discussed as market participants evaluate risk, liquidity, and real-world utility during current volatility. Ethereum continues to anchor decentralized finance, smart contracts and Web3 activity, but capital rotation is becoming more selective.  Alongside ETH exposure, many crypto investors are now watching infrastructure-focused altcoins that address real-world payment friction. One […]

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‘Bitcoin Lottery’ Buzz Fizzles After Untagged Blocks Traced to NiceHash Test
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Speculation flared after two Bitcoin blocks appeared untagged, but NiceHash later confirmed the blocks were mined during internal testing. Claims of a solo Bitcoin mining jackpot faded after NiceHash said block metadata display issues caused the confusion. The brief “Bitcoin lottery” buzz showed how rare solo mining wins continue to spark speculation amid rising network […]

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'BTC Will Collapse Within 7 to 11 Years From Now': Justin Bons
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Cypher Capital cofounder Justin Bons is convinced that Bitcoin has a lifespan of at most 11 years.

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Senate Democrats, Crypto Industry to Resume Talks After Market Structure Bill Delay
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Bitcoin Magazine Senate Democrats, Crypto Industry to Resume Talks After Market Structure Bill Delay U.S. Senate Democrats are reportedly set to reopen talks with representatives from the cryptocurrency industry on Friday, according to people familiar with the plan speaking to CoinDesk.  All this comes less than two days after a last-minute postponement of a key […]

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Fragmentation or Evolution? Experts Say the Zcash Multi-Entity Split Strengthens the Network
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The exit of Electric Coin Co.’s development team to launch the for‑profit startup CashZ has shaken the Zcash ecosystem. Analysts remain divided: some warn the departure exposes single‑point‑of‑failure risks and undermines cypherpunk ideals, while others argue fragmentation strengthens resilience by distributing development across multiple teams. Market Volatility and Governance Friction The wholesale exit of the […]

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US housebuilder to launch crypto rewards after SEC ‘no-action’ letter
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Megatel Homes says it’s launching a program where renters could receive rewards for paying their rent using a crypto token.

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Landmark Moment for <b>Cryptocurrency</b> Industry as MegPrime Becomes First Universal …
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Landmark Moment for Cryptocurrency Industry as MegPrime Becomes First Universal Payments Token to Receive Historic No-Action Letter From the SEC.

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Sui Restores Service After Major 6-Hour Outage Shook Network
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Sui’s blockchain resumed normal activity after a network stall that halted transactions for roughly six hours on January 14, 2026. According to reports, validators identified the problem in the mid-afternoon and worked to roll out a fix that restored block creation and transaction processing later that evening. Outage Timeline And Recovery Based on reports, Sui’s […]

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From Wallet to Exchange: Rezor Rolls Out Complete Multi-Chain Ecosystem
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This Thursday, it was announced that Rezor has launched its multi-chain ecosystem. This Web3 infrastructure unifies traditionally fragmented services. Rahul Rohit Parekh, founder of Rezor, confirmed that the suite includes the Rezor Wallet, the RezorSwap aggregator, and the RezorEx centralized exchange. This comprehensive proposal seeks to simplify the global user experience by reducing the need […]

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Citron Research Accuses Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong of Undermining CLARITY Act
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Citron Research on Thursday accused Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong of opposing the Senate’s CLARITY Act to protect the exchange’s stablecoin yield business from new competition, as debate over the bill intensified in Washington and across the crypto industry. The allegation has widened a public split within crypto, pitting Coinbase’s objections against other firms that still […]

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Sui Network Restarts After 6-Hour Outage, Restoring $1B+ Onchain Activity
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Key Takeaways: Sui has fully resumed operations after a roughly six-hour network outage that halted transactions. Validators deployed a fix following a consensus-related stall, with transactions now processing normally. The Sui team has promised a full incident review as onchain activity and TVL remain above $1 billion. The high throughput layer-1 blockchain, called Sui, is […]

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Bitcoin (BTC) Price Analysis for January 15
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Has the rate of Bitcoin (BTC) accumulated enough energy to reach the $100,000 mark soon?

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