Ripple and BNY Signal Shift as Institutional Cash Moves On-Chain
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Tokenized bank deposits went live inside a regulated banking giant, marking a decisive step toward on-chain cash as Ripple and BNY moved institutional money onto blockchain rails for real-world use. Ripple Prime Joins BNY’s Live Tokenized Deposit Launch Ripple and BNY marked a milestone moment for institutional finance as tokenized deposits entered live use. BNY, […]

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Iran's Revolutionary Guard used crypto to evade sanctions, report finds
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Iranian security forces have used two cryptocurrency exchanges registered in Britain to move about $1 billion since 2023, evading international …

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Shiba Inu Sell-Offs Incoming: 82 Trillion Deposits Threaten To Crash SHIB Price
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On-chain data show a significant amount of Shiba Inu still held on exchanges, putting the SHIB price at risk of a decline due to sell-offs. This comes amid a positive increase in net flows, indicating that more coins are flowing into exchanges, likely to offload them.  SHIB Price At Risk With 82 Trillion Shiba Inu […]

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Arkham Drops Linea, Raising Eyebrows Over L2 ‘Importance’ Cuts
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TLDR: Arkham Intelligence will stop tracking data for Linea, Manta, and Blast starting January 11, 2026. The decision is based on a periodic review of industry relevance, user demand, and maintenance costs. Established networks like Arbitrum, Base, and Optimism maintain their status within the analytical tool. Arkham Intelligence has shaken the crypto ecosystem by removing […]

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Top 10 Crypto Coins Poised for Growth: Catch APEMARS Presale Stage 2 Before It Soars – 92% Already Sold
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The crypto market is buzzing this week, with traders looking for the next potential gains. From Floki to Shiba Inu, digital coins are capturing attention. APEMARS ($APRZ) is standing out, with its presale live and early participants potentially benefiting from significant upside. Stage 2 is priced at $0.00002066, offering noteworthy early-entry potential. Other coins like […]

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Are Meme Coins Losing Steam? Shiba Inu and Pepe Show Mixed Signals as Sentiment Shifts
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Meme coins had a strong start to the year, but some traders question whether the momentum can persist. Shiba Inu has given back much of its early gains and is trading near earlier levels, while recent volatility highlights how quickly sentiment can shift in meme coin markets. Pepe has rallied, but on-chain signals suggest mixed […]

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DOGE Price Analysis for January 9
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Should one expect DOGE to drop to the $0.13 zone soon?

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South Korea Preparing to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Crypto Policy Pivot
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Bitcoin Magazine South Korea Preparing to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Crypto Policy Pivot South Korea is reportedly preparing to open its financial markets to spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) this year, marking a shift in the country’s long-standing approach to digital assets as regulators accelerate work on a comprehensive new crypto law. The plan […]

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Anti-DeFi group runs ads urging public to pressure Senators on crypto bill: Report
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A series of ads reportedly aired on Fox News, calling on the public to contact their senators to remove DeFi provisions from the CLARITY Act bill.

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Event Contracts Gain Regulatory Clarity as CFTC Issues Bitnomial No-Action Relief
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Clearer regulatory ground is emerging for event-based derivatives as U.S. regulators outline how certain contracts can operate within existing swap reporting and recordkeeping rules, giving exchanges and clearinghouses greater operational certainty. CFTC Clarifies Oversight for Event-Based Derivatives Event-based derivatives are receiving clearer regulatory treatment as oversight adapts to evolving instruments. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission […]

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Zcash Devs to Build New Wallet After ECC Exit Amidst Development Activity Slowdown
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Developers behind privacy-focused cryptocurrency Zcash have announced plans to launch a new wallet and form a new Zcash-focused company. The latest development comes just a day after the team resigned en masse from the Electric Coin Company (ECC) following a governance dispute. New Wallet Push Former ECC CEO Josh Swihart announced that the team responsible […]

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Andrew Hinkes Discusses Stablecoin Regulation with Cointelegraph | Winston & Strawn
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Logan Payne Discusses the GENIUS Act with Cointel… July 18, 2025. In the Media. Drew Hinkes Discusses Cryptocurrency Related Legislation …

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Ethereum’s Long Accumulation Nears Completion While ETH/BTC Holds The Line
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Ethereum continues to trade within a prolonged accumulation phase, signaling that the market may be approaching a pivotal transition. As ETH/BTC firmly defends long-term cycle support, the structure points to quiet strength building beneath the surface, often a precursor to rotation and a decisive next move. Ethereum’s Inverted Monthly Chart Signals Late-Stage Accumulation EGRAG CRYPTO […]

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BNY Launches On-Chain Tokenized Deposits, Bringing $57.8T Custody Giant Into 24/7 Crypto Settlement
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Key Takeaways: BNY has activated tokenized bank deposits on-chain, marking a major step toward real-time, programmable institutional cash. Client balances are mirrored on a permissioned blockchain, enabling faster collateral, margin, and settlement workflows without breaking regulatory controls. Early adopters include Ripple Prime, Circle, Citadel Securities, ICE, and Galaxy, signaling deep institutional buy-in for on-chain cash […]

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French Tax Authorities Under Fire After Crypto Holder Data Leak
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A former tax administration official, Ghalia C., has been convicted by French courts for leaking cryptocurrency investor data after abusing her access to confidential databases. Allegedly, the former agent collected and disseminated sensitive information, including users’ geographic locations and capital gains, exposing the vulnerability of state systems to internal threats. This event heightens fears regarding […]

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Lawmakers Targeted: New Bill Could Block Politicians from Prediction Markets
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This Friday, Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY) and 30 other lawmakers, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, introduced the “Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act of 2026.” The legislation formally seeks to prohibit federal officials, Congressional employees, and executive agency staff from participating in wagers on platforms such as Polymarket or Kalshi, arguing that access […]

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Shiba Inu (SHIB) Could Dethrone Zcash and Litecoin With This 60% Chart Setup
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Shiba Inu (SHIB) is just one 60% breakout away from flipping Zcash, Litecoin, Avalanche and four others on the crypto leaderboard: $8.1 billion market cap is all it would take.

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This Investor Thinks the United States Could Start Buying Bitcoin in 2026
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Bitcoin Magazine This Investor Thinks the United States Could Start Buying Bitcoin in 2026 Cathie Wood is betting that politics, not just markets, could be the catalyst that pushes the United States into actively buying bitcoin. The ARK Invest founder said this week that cryptocurrency has become a durable political issue for President Donald Trump, […]

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Pump.fun says creator fees ‘may have skewed’ incentives, plans revamp
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Pump.fun is introducing a new creator fee sharing system that lets teams and CTO admins split fees across up to 10 wallets, transfer coin ownership and revoke update authority.

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Stablecoin Volumes Hit Record $33 Trillion Amid Policy Tailwinds
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Stablecoin transaction volumes jumped to a record $33 trillion in 2025, driven by favorable U.S. policy and growing institutional adoption. Data shows USDC leading transaction flows, while USDT continues to dominate market value. Record Activity for Stablecoins in Pro- Crypto U.S. Climate Stablecoin usage surged to new highs in 2025, with transaction volumes climbing 72% […]

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New Louisiana law helps seniors recover $200,000 from <b>cryptocurrency</b> scams – WAFB
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(WAFB) – A recently passed Louisiana law is making it harder for cryptocurrency scammers to steal money from seniors after at least four elderly …

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Ripple Builds ‘Next Amazon’ With XRP At The Center, Says Crypto CEO
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Ripple’s 2025 acquisition spree is starting to look, in the eyes of Digital Ascension Group CEO Jake Claver, less like opportunistic dealmaking and more like an attempt to build the “Amazon of financial infrastructure,” a vertically integrated stack where XRP and Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD sit at the settlement layer. In a video, Claver said Ripple […]

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Here’s Why VanEck Says Bitcoin Could Reach $2.9 Million by 2050
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VanEck’s Head of Digital Assets Research Matthew Sigel said Bitcoin could reach a valuation of nearly $2.9 million by 2050 under the firm’s long-term base-case scenario. This projection is driven by BTC’s adoption as a settlement currency for 5% to 10% of global trade and its emergence as a reserve asset comprising 2.5% of central […]

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$33 Trillion Stablecoin Boom: USDC Leads as Crypto Payments Race Toward $56T by 2030
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Key Takeaways: Stablecoin transaction volume surged 72% to a record $33 trillion in 2025, driven by policy clarity and rising global demand for digital dollars. USDC dominated transaction flows with $18.3 trillion, outpacing USDT’s $13.3 trillion despite Tether’s larger market cap. Quarterly momentum accelerated, with Q4 2025 hitting $11 trillion, and analysts see stablecoin payments […]

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Security expert Bruce Schneier ‘guarantees’ governments are bulk spying with AI
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From PRISM to AI, mass surveillance has only grown more powerful. Bruce Schneier warns the post-Snowden world may be entering an even darker phase.

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Bitcoin (BTC) Price Analysis for January 9
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Does the rate of Bitcoin (BTC) have enough power for a move to the $100,000 zone?

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Bitcoin Price Holds $90,000 as Tariff Ruling Delay Eases Some Macro Jitters
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Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Holds $90,000 as Tariff Ruling Delay Eases Some Macro Jitters The bitcoin price was trading near the $90,000 mark on Friday as crypto markets steadied following a delay from the U.S. Supreme Court on a closely watched ruling tied to President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, temporarily easing near-term macro uncertainty. The […]

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Crypto Market Update: Aave Price Trends, Worldcoin WLD Performance & Zero Knowledge Proof Giveaway
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The cryptocurrency market is showing some bullish momentum this week. Aave price is approaching a potential breakout, supported by on-chain data. Meanwhile, the Worldcoin WLD price today maintains steady momentum, with analysts observing gradual progress toward higher levels. These movements reflect moderate gains, with investor interest shifting toward emerging projects such as Zero Knowledge Proof […]

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Australian Crypto Exchange Halts Trading, Enters Voluntary Liquidation
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Australian crypto exchange group DAEX has ceased trading and entered voluntary liquidation. The liquidator is now urging creditors to come forward. Liquidation Details The Australian cryptocurrency exchange group DAEX has halted all trading operations and entered voluntary liquidation, leaving investors in a state of uncertainty regarding the recovery of their funds. According to the Daily […]

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Coinbase Adds Two Solana Altcoins and Two Base Ecosystem Coins to Listing Roadmap
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Coinbase has updated its official asset listing roadmap to include four digital assets that the exchange has decided may be listed in the future. According to an update on its blog, the assets newly added to the Coinbase roadmap include the Solana network Raydium (RAY) and Energy Dollar (ENERGY). Two additional assets from the Base […]

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FLOCK is available for trading!
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We’re thrilled to announce that FLOCK is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading FLOCK trading is live as of January 9, 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 […]

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Ripple Gets FCA Green Light for UK Payments via Local Unit, but with Tight Limits
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Ripple has secured a key regulatory approval in the UK that lets its local subsidiary offer regulated payment services, while the country moves toward a full licensing regime for crypto assets. The decision gives Ripple a clearer base in one of the world’s major financial centres. The Financial Conduct Authority granted Ripple Markets UK an […]

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