TL;DR Ripple obtained an EMI license in the United Kingdom through its local subsidiary, registered by the FCA under the Money Laundering Regulations to provide payment services. The authorization allows it to offer payment and electronic money services, but imposes limits: the subsidiary cannot serve retail clients or operate crypto ATMs without prior approval. The […]

Key Takeaways: Andreessen Horowitz raised a record amount of funds totaling to 15.5 billion dollars in a bid to fund various lines of technology. Capital is divided into specialized funds of which $6.75 billion is allocated to growth and infrastructure and apps of any type of app. The company is focused on the intersection of […]

Bitcoin’s price volatility returned on Friday afternoon following the latest developments on US soil. At first, the Supreme Court said it would not publish its decision on the legality of the tariffs imposed by the POTUS against numerous countries. Later, the President himself shared unreleased jobs data on his social media platform, showing that in […]

Major Bitcoin maximalist Mow slams altcoin devs after the recent Zcash core team’s exodus.

Bitcoin Magazine Florida Revives Bitcoin Reserve Push With New 2026 Bill Florida lawmakers have revived a push to put bitcoin on the state’s balance sheet, filing new legislation for the 2026 session that would create a state-run cryptocurrency reserve after a similar effort stalled last year. House Bill 1039, filed Jan. 7 by Republican Rep. […]

Bitcoin ended 2025 lower than it started, while gold and the S&P 500 delivered superior returns to investors over the same period. Analysts expect 2026 may be a slower year for crypto, with the market digesting Bitcoin’s substantial three-year gains rather than generating fresh momentum. Recent price movements have been driven largely by exchange-traded fund […]

Zodia Custody became the first global custodian to support AUDM, an Australian dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Macropod, the country’s first licensed stablecoin issuer. The partnership allows institutional clients to hold AUDM in cold storage, facilitating programmable payments and real-time settlement for both traditional and crypto-native firms. AUDM recently debuted on the Independent Reserve exchange following […]

Morgan Stanley is moving deeper into digital assets with a full-scale rollout planned for 2026, combining spot crypto trading with a proprietary wallet and a new suite of in-house crypto ETFs. The strategy places one of the largest U.S. wealth-management firms at the center of institutional tokenization as regulatory clarity improves and investor demand expands. […]

Ripple is spotlighting how stablecoins can earn income onchain, reframing digital dollars as productive assets through yield strategies that go beyond payments and price speculation. Ripple Highlights Overlooked Stablecoin Yield Strategies Ripple shared a bullish explanation on social media platform X on Jan. 7, outlining how stablecoins can generate income when used actively onchain, emphasizing […]

Crypto exchange BingX has launched BingX TradFi, a new feature offering futures tied to traditional assets. The move reflects a broader industry shift toward building one-stop financial platforms rather than single-purpose trading venues. With this latest expansion, BingX joins an increasingly competitive push by crypto platforms to move beyond digital assets and into multi-asset trading. […]

According to Resolution 000240, cryptocurrency exchanges, intermediaries, and platforms dealing with bitcoin, ether, and stablecoins must now report …

Cathie Wood, ARK Invest’s founder and CEO, said she expects the Trump administration could move beyond simply holding seized bitcoin and begin purchasing BTC to build a US strategic reserve, a shift she argued could become a catalytic signal for markets and other governments. Speaking on ARK’s “Bitcoin Brainstorm” podcast in an episode dated Jan. […]

Bank of America has upgraded Coinbase’s rating on reversing short interest and tax-loss harvesting, while the exchange is broadening its vision to put the financial system onchain.

TL;DR Pump.Fun recorded $2.03 billion in daily DEX volume, reflecting significant platform activity. Despite this surge, the $PUMP token dropped 18% in 24 hours, showing weak translation of usage into price gains. Accumulation among the top 100 holders remains minimal, signaling cautious investor sentiment and limiting potential for a sustained recovery. Pump.Fun, a decentralized exchange, […]

XRP saw a substantial surge in payments volume on the market, with the possibility of hitting levels even higher.

Bitcoin Magazine Will a Supreme Court Ruling Against Trump Cause a Bitcoin Crash? Bitcoin is trading near $90,000, extending a fall-off after spending several days above $92,000. The crypto now faces a fresh macro test as markets brace for a U.S. Supreme Court decision that could land Friday on the legality of President Donald Trump’s […]

A health insurance firm has agreed to pay millions of dollars to settle a class action lawsuit that accused it of sharing sensitive and confidential information with third parties. According to the settlement administrator’s portal, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. will pay $46 million to compensate Kaiser Permanente members whose data was allegedly impacted. Kaiser […]

Two members of the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) economic bloc are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into a precious metal that Morgan Stanley expects to continue rallying this year. According to a World Gold Council report, Brazil and China collectively acquired 12 tonnes of gold worth approximately $1.88 billion in […]

Ethereum (ETH) started 2026 with renewed strength after ending 2025 just under the $3,000 mark. The recent price move above $3,200 has triggered technical breakout signals and renewed attention from traders. However, mixed on-chain data suggests that some caution may still be required. Bollinger Bands Tighten on ETH Chart On the 3-day chart, Ethereum is […]

In 2025, bitcoin reserves on exchanges fell sharply, signaling a shift toward long‑term custody by institutions, though experts warn this metric is no longer a reliable price indicator. The Great Exchange Exodus: A Shift to Long-Term Custody In 2025, bitcoin underwent a series of fundamental shifts, transitioning from a speculative risk-on asset into a core […]

VanEck analysts said Bitcoin could handle 5–10% of global trade and make up 2.5% of central bank reserves by 2050, driving its strategic role as a monetary hedge.

World Liberty Financial is accelerating its push into regulated digital finance as WLTC Holdings LLC submits a de novo application to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a national trust bank built specifically for stablecoin issuance and custody. The proposed entity , World Liberty Trust Company, National Association (WLTC) […]

Frontier Stable Token, or FRNT, can be purchased on the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken.

Crypto analyst Bird has indicated that the XRP price may be on course to record its greatest rally ever. The analyst alluded to the falling Bitcoin dominance as the reason why the altcoin could surge soon enough, noting how this development has preceded previous XRP rallies.  Analyst Predicts Huge XRP Price Rally On The Horizon […]

January 9th, 2026 – Singapore, Singapore Morph, the Ethereum-based settlement layer purpose-built for payments, today announced the launch of its Payment Accelerator, a $150 million program designed to support payment companies bringing live, real-world transaction activity onchain. Stablecoins are increasingly being adopted as a settlement rail for global commerce and cross-border transfers. Morph cited more […]

Dogecoin flashes signs of a deeper correction as the first 2026 crypto market drop continues, proposing a new support at the deep price level of $0.073.

Bitcoin Magazine Trump’s Second Term Creates Rare ‘Golden Window’ for Any Crypto Policy Progress: Report The U.S. is entering what may be the most favorable policy environment for crypto since the industry emerged, as President Donald Trump’s second term accelerates deregulation across financial markets and pulls digital assets closer to the center of the U.S. […]

Recent market activity shows contrasting behaviors among digital assets. Chainlink (LINK) is trading near $14, while Worldcoin (WLD) is experiencing some downward pressure after recent wallet activity. Both projects remain under observation as investors assess their short-term trends. In contrast, BlockDAG (BDAG) is seeing active participation on its platform, with over 3.5 million X1 app […]

Bitcoin (BTC) inflows have dried up, according to CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju, who said that the market is likely heading into several months of flat, uneventful price movement rather than a dramatic sell-off. His comments matter because they challenge both crash fears and near-term bull expectations at a time when Bitcoin is trading just […]

Bybit’s 2026 crypto outlook argues that macro policy and institutional flows may matter more than historical cycles. Options data, regulatory shifts, and structural changes are expected to shape crypto markets in the year ahead. Evolving Risks and Opportunities for Crypto in 2026 Bybit has released its 2026 crypto outlook, outlining the key forces likely to […]

The Global Sanctions Inflation Index estimated there were just under 80,000 total sanctioned entities and persons globally as of May 2025.

Turkmenistan’s new Law on Virtual Assets, which came into force on January 1, 2026, has formally legalised cryptocurrency mining and digital asset exchanges in a country with some of the world’s lowest energy costs. While the move is designed to attract foreign investment, it does so within a tightly controlled, licence-driven framework that may deter […]