SEC Chair Paul Atkins noted that any potential US seizure of Venezuela’s alleged US$60 billion Bitcoin hoard remains uncertain and falls under the administration’s broader jurisdiction. Blockchain forensics firms and analysts have not verified the rumored 600,000 BTC, with some finding no evidence of such large-scale holdings in state-linked wallets. Experts expect stablecoin use to […]

World Liberty Financial launched World Liberty Markets, an on-chain lending platform that allows users to borrow or supply assets like Ether and Bitcoin for yield. The news comes shortly after WLF applied for a national trust bank charter with the US OCC to support the institutional use of its USD1 stablecoin for cross-border payments and […]

On Tuesday, monero ( XMR) kept the good times rolling, and among the top ten privacy coins by market cap, everyone except zcash (ZEC) and mimblewimblecoin (MWC) is flashing green with gains. Privacy Coins Find Their Groove At press time, around 12:10 p.m. Eastern on Jan. 13, XMR is trading at $661 per coin after […]

Securities and Exchange Commission chair Paul Atkins voiced strong support for the bipartisan legislation aimed at moving crypto markets out of a regulatory gray zone.

The launch of the NYC token, tied to former NYC mayor Eric Adams, quickly turned disastrous after it collapsed within hours. What followed were allegations of insider selling and liquidity manipulation, sparking outrage and a wave of scrutiny across the crypto industry. Political Token Disaster According to on-chain analysts and blockchain tracking platforms, the token […]

Hong Kong has signaled that it is not moving quickly toward gold-backed stablecoins, despite growing global interest in asset-backed digital currencies. Recent reports indicate regulators have no current plans to introduce or support stablecoins linked to physical gold, reflecting a cautious approach as the city balances innovation with financial stability. The new stance may affect […]

Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams is awash in a new controversy involving an alleged cryptocurrency scam. Adams launched his new crypto …

Bitcoin (BTC) and the stock market have experienced sharp price swings and declines since 2025. Because of this volatility, a crypto analyst has warned that the market correction could intensify further in 2026. In a detailed analysis, he outlines a bearish scenario for Bitcoin, suggesting the flagship cryptocurrency could soon face another price crash amid […]

HodlX Guest Post  Submit Your Post   Stablecoins are having their “boring is beautiful” moment. While the headlines bounce between memes, ETF flows, and the latest L2 drama, the most important product-market fit in crypto keeps compounding quietly: dollar tokens that move at internet speed. That success creates a question outsiders often ask with genuine confusion: […]

Recent on-chain data shows a rise in XRP whale activity, with large holders increasing accumulation during recent price pullbacks. This increase in high-value transactions, now near a three-month high, suggests continued interest among large market participants, drawing renewed attention to XRP’s price outlook. At the same time, XRP’s price swings have grown more pronounced since […]

BTQ Technologies has launched the Bitcoin Quantum testnet, marking a historic achievement in digital asset security. Commemorating the 17th anniversary of the first BTC transaction, the company introduced this fork specifically designed to resist the computing power of future quantum computers. By replacing the traditional ECDSA algorithm with the NIST-approved ML-DSA post-quantum standard, the project […]

BitMine has continued to stake heavily on Ethereum, committing over $340 million to staking the leading crypto asset in just 24 hours.

Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase May Drop Support for CLARITY Act Over Stablecoin Conflicts Coinbase, one of the largest U.S.-based crypto exchanges, may withdraw its support for the CLARITY Act if the bill imposes restrictions on stablecoin reward programs, according to a Bloomberg report.  The warning comes as Congress prepares to mark up the legislation in the […]

Kalshi is free to continue operating in Tennessee for now, as a federal judge blocked state regulators from taking action after the prediction market sued.

Crypto markets are entering a new phase as institutional and corporate capital reshape liquidity, infrastructure, and long-term participation, marking the end of a retail-only era while reinforcing digital assets as a permanent fixture in global finance. Institutional Capital Signals Structural Shift in Crypto Markets Binance CEO Richard Teng shared on social media platform X on […]

HodlX Guest Post  Submit Your Post   Market data shows that only 0.79% of Bitcoin’s total supply is currently locked in DeFi. The rest sits comfortably in centralized custody – with exchanges, ETFs, corporate treasuries or nation-states. Given that BTC is the world’s largest crypto asset, that’s an astonishingly small number to talk about. Bitcoin remains […]

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson believes the crypto market structure legislation known as the CLARITY Act is unlikely to pass into law in Q1 of 2026. Hoskinson also said if the bill fails to pass in Q1, the Trump administration’s ’crypto czar’ David Sacks should resign from his position. He also hit out at the GENIUS […]

Standard Chartered expects Ether to outperform Bitcoin over time, with the ETH–BTC ratio recovering toward 2021 highs despite near-term market weakness. The bank cut its medium-term Ether forecasts but raised its long-term outlook, projecting ETH could reach US$40,000 (AU$60,400) by 2030. Regulatory progress, Ethereum’s dominance in stablecoins and DeFi, network scaling plans, and Bitmine accumulation […]

The controversial crypto project continues to draw attention due to some interesting initiatives announced by its team and community. The native token – PI – remains in red territory on a weekly scale, but one key factor suggests a short-term rebound could be on the way. The Naming Contest Several hours ago, the popular X […]

BitGo, a U.S. virtual asset (cryptocurrency) trustee company, will launch its first initial public offering (IPO) in 2026 on the New York Stock …

XRP price extended losses and traded below $2.080. The price is now attempting to start a fresh increase and faces hurdles near the $2.120 level. XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.10 zone. The price is now trading below $2.10 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line […]

The crypto market in early 2026 is sending mixed signals. Recent Hyperliquid news shows HYPE trading between $23 and $27, with large holders contributing to selling pressure. Meanwhile, the Dogecoin current price hovers around $0.148 after a 20% weekly surge, prompting traders to reassess short-term momentum. While these assets face resistance and volatility, other projects […]

Volatility is coming back to the market. Unfortunately, it is not favorable for all assets out there.

Bitcoin Magazine Iran’s Rial Collapses Against U.S. Dollar — Is Bitcoin Emerging as an Alternative? Iran’s national currency, the rial, has completely collapsed against the U.S. dollar as the country’s economic crisis worsens. The value of one rial is now worth $0.00 right now. On the open market, one U.S. dollar now trades for roughly […]

US President Donald Trump opened the door for cryptocurrencies to be included in 401(k) retirement plans in August last year with an executive order.

HodlX Guest Post  Submit Your Post   For a long time, traders and investors treated ‘perps’ (perpetual futures) as one of the riskiest instruments, characterized by high leverage and constant volatility. But as trading matured, those same mechanics started to connect among markets, turning perps from a niche derivative into the backbone of crypto liquidity. Today, […]

Crypto markets continue to show mixed signals as participants assess price behaviour and monitor emerging projects alongside established names in early 2026. The Uniswap price remains within a narrow $5 to $6 range, supported by institutional transfers and the recently activated fee switch that redirects a portion of protocol revenue toward token-related mechanisms. This activity […]

Crypto price trends heading into 2026 are showing mixed signals across the market. Volatility remains present, while many established assets are trading within defined ranges as broader confidence gradually rebuilds. The Sui price today reflects this environment, with cautious movement as participants wait for clearer confirmation of direction. Meanwhile, the Binance coin price continues to […]

Dubai authorities have unified regulations banning privacy coins and anonymity-enhanced tools across all jurisdictions, effective Jan. 12, 2026. Jurisdictional Unity on Privacy The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) have finalized a comprehensive regulatory environment that leaves no room for anonymity-enhanced digital assets. As of Jan. 12, 2026, new […]

While the biggest meme coin by market capitalization saw a substantial uptick at the start of 2026, it has been on an evident decline over the past few days. Some analysts think the downtrend might intensify, envisioning a potential 50% crash. A Further Plunge? On January 6, DOGE climbed to a local top above $0.15, […]

Bakkt Holdings, backed by Intercontinental Exchange, has agreed to acquire Distributed Technologies Research, a stablecoin payments infrastructure provider. The deal marks a shift in strategy following earlier reports that Bakkt had explored a potential sale or breakup in 2024. Bakkt Agrees Stock-Based Acquisition of DTR Under the agreement, Bakkt will issue Class A common stock […]

Federal prosecutors are seeking to recover funds from an online cryptocurrency fraud scheme and the scammers that swindled a Massachusetts …