DTCC Says It’s Avoiding ‘Walled Gardens’ as Tokenization Push Expands
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TL;DR: DTCC rejects the creation of “walled gardens” to allow digital assets to flow frictionlessly between different networks. The initial infrastructure will rely on Canton Network and AppChain, prioritizing security and client liquidity demand. Experts debate the nature of these assets, as the tokens represent claims on securities already safeguarded by the entity. The Depository […]

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COVID March 2020-Style Event Potentially Brewing for Bitcoin: Luke Gromen
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Macro guru Luke Gromen says a potential COVID March 2020-style market capitulation could rock bitcoin and financial markets in the near future before any sort of liquidity-driven rally arrives. Sudden AI Deflation Could Cause COVID-Style Market Crash, Investor Luke Gromen Argues Speaking in an update to investors on his YouTube channel, Luke Gromen, founder of […]

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Democrats Ask SEC to Explain Lack of Enforcement on Trump-Linked Crypto Entities
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… Cryptocurrency KiOSks Ahead Of Eagerly Awaited Etf Decision. © Milan … cryptocurrency industry to the 2024 Trump campaign. “The unjustified …

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Surge In XRP Transactions: 1.45 Million Daily Users Could Signal Price Rally Ahead, Says Expert
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Recent reports indicate that XRP has reached an almost six-month high in daily transactions, marking a pivotal moment for the cryptocurrency as it exhibits increasing adoption across both payment systems and decentralized finance (DeFi) applications.  For January 2026 alone, the XRP Ledger recorded 1.45 million daily transactions, following a steady upward trend in network usage […]

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Iran’s Crypto Surge Reflects Economic Flight—and Sanctions Pressure
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Iranians moved significant funds from domestic exchanges to personal Bitcoin wallets during late 2025 as a flight to safety before a nationwide internet blackout. Total crypto activity hit 7.78 billion dollars in 2025 as citizens sought alternatives to a domestic currency that has lost 90 percent of its value since 2018. Wallets linked to the […]

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STRK Goes Multichain as Solana Embraces NEAR’s Cross-Chain Infrastructure
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The crypto market witnesses a rare twist this week as Solana shifts from open mockery to technical integration in less than 24 hours. On January 14, the official Solana account taunted Starknet over its usage metrics and valuation, triggering heated discussions across the community. What began as a dig quickly became one of the most […]

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Why Is Pi Network’s Price Stuck? AI Reveals the 3 Things PI Needs for a Rally
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The cryptocurrency markets experienced a wild start to the new year, with BTC surging by almost ten grand to a two-month peak of $98,000 before it was stopped. Many altcoins posted even more impressive gains mid-week but have failed to double down. Pi Network’s native token, though, cannot say the same. It has been stuck […]

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X Removes InfoFi Apps to Cleanse Crypto Spam and AI Slop Off Feed
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Key Takeaways: The social media platform X has revised its policies of developer API to formally forbid the apps that compensate the users to publish.  The ban is directed at a specific sector of the industry, namely the “InfoFi” one, which has received criticism due to a flood of the automated reply spam, as well […]

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ETH price hits $3.4K, but pro traders are not bullish yet: Here’s why
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ETH price cooled down from its recent rally as US macroeconomic factors, reduced DApps activity and falling fees impact traders’ use of Ether derivatives.

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Bitcoin (BTC) Price Analysis for January 16
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Does Bitcoin (BTC) have energy to fix above the $95,000 zone?

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Riot Stock ($RIOT) Rockets 13% Following Major Data Center Lease with AMD
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Bitcoin Magazine Riot Stock ($RIOT) Rockets 13% Following Major Data Center Lease with AMD Riot Platforms (NASDAQ: RIOT) has completed the purchase of 200 acres at its Rockdale, Texas, site and signed a long-term data center lease with Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), marking the first major hyperscale tenant at the location. The fee simple […]

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Crypto Fraud Hits $15.8B in 2025, Far Outpacing Losses from Hacks and Exploits
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In 2025, Web3 fraud surged to $15.87 billion, far surpassing the $2.5 billion plus lost to traditional hacks. Unlike isolated breaches, losses were spread across millions of transactions, reflecting the rise of “industrialized” crime networks that use address clusters and cross‑platform flows. Sophisticated Networks and ‘Authorized’ Fraud In 2025, the Web3 security landscape shifted dramatically. […]

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SUI Back in Smart Money Zone — Weekly Charts Hint at Breakout
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TL;DR: SUI defends a critical weekly support zone following a deep correction in 2024. Analysts identify signals of smart money accumulation in SUI between $1.30 and $1.50. The technical structure points to ambitious long-term targets set at $5, $10, and $20. SUI is showing early signs of a significant shift in momentum after reclaiming a […]

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Galaxy’s Novogratz Urges Progress on Crypto Legislation
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TL;DR: Mike Novogratz (Galaxy) prioritizes passing the current bill to enable industry growth. Coinbase withdraws support, claiming the draft harms key products and benefits banks. The Fear & Greed Index drops to neutral levels amid legislative uncertainty in the Senate. Recent statements by Michael Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy, have caused a deep divide in the […]

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Ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams' new <b>cryptocurrency</b> loses 75% of value within a day
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Around $1.5 million was later returned, the firm said, though by then investor confidence had collapsed. To some cryptocurrency experts, the rollout …

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XRP Poised To Move On Its Own, Separate From Bitcoin: CEO
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For a market that usually moves in one direction, some voices are starting to say this time might look a little different. Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg said XRP could move on a different path from Bitcoin this year, pointing to enterprise use cases as a key reason. He made the remarks during a podcast with […]

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Cardano (ADA) in Danger? Analyst Predicts Possible Correction Soon
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Cardano (ADA) is trading near $0.39 after slipping by just over 3% in the last 24 hours. The price has moved within a narrow range this week, gaining less than 1%. Meanwhile, the token remains the 12th largest cryptocurrency, with a market cap of over $14.4 billion and a circulating supply of 37 billion ADA. […]

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South Korea Enacts Seed Bills to Authorize Tokenized Ssecurity Based on Blockchain
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Key Takeaways: The National Assembly approved the Electronic Securities Act and the Capital Markets Act amendments to allow the legalization of tokenized securities. The new laws formally accept distributed ledgers based on blockchain as a proper way of tracking and controlling security ownership. The legislation is scheduled to come into effect in January 2027, after […]

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White House threatens to pull support for crypto bill after Coinbase standoff: Report
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Coinbase withdrew support for the CLARITY Act, warning the draft would restrict DeFi, ban tokenized equities and eliminate stablecoin rewards.

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Capital One Prepares To Hand $425,000,000 To Customers After Receiving Court Approval on Massive Settlement
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US financial giant Capital One just received a court approval for a settlement that will deliver a massive payout to current and former customers. A judge has granted Capital One preliminary approval to settle a class-action lawsuit filed by depositors who alleged the bank cheated them out of interest payments. [adinserter block=”1″] According to the […]

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BofA’s Moynihan Warns Interest-Bearing Stablecoins Could Drain US$6T From Banks
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Moynihan said allowing stablecoin-linked yield could trigger large-scale deposit migration away from the banking system, weakening banks’ ability to extend credit. He said deposit migration would force banks to rely on higher-cost wholesale funding, pushing borrowing costs higher, particularly for smaller businesses. The comments come as US lawmakers debate crypto legislation, with yield on stablecoins […]

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ZachXBT Exposes Hardware Wallet Scam Breach Of $282 Million Involving Monero
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A major crypto investigation has surfaced, shaking the industry with the sudden discovery of one of the largest social-engineering thefts ever documented. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has revealed a detailed breakdown of a catastrophic breach in which a victim lost more than $282 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and Litecoin (LTC) in a single day. Unlike […]

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Democrats Take Aim at SEC for Dropping Ripple Lawsuit
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The Democrats are escalating their attacks on the Securities and Exchange Commission after it adopted a crypto-friednly stance.

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U.S. Government Denies Sale of Forfeited Samourai Wallet Bitcoin, Says BTC Will Remain in Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
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Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Government Denies Sale of Forfeited Samourai Wallet Bitcoin, Says BTC Will Remain in Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Members of the U.S. government have denied reports that bitcoin forfeited by Samourai Wallet developers was liquidated in violation of President Trump’s executive order mandating the retention of government-held bitcoin. In a brief statement on X […]

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Messari Research: Bitget’s UEX Model Scales With $18B in Tokenized Stock Volume and 82% Institutional Participation
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This content is provided by a sponsor. Victoria, Seychelles — 15 Jan 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has been featured in a newly released Messari research report examining the platform’s evolving market structure and growth drivers. The report highlights the rapid scaling of Bitget’s UEX model, driven by the expansion of […]

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ROLL  is available for trading!
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We’re thrilled to announce that ROLL is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading ROLL 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 […]

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How Crypto Is Used for Political Corruption – The Atlantic
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Brandon LaRoque kept his life savings in a cryptocurrency account. One morning, as he went to check his balance, he discovered that it was all missing …

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Dogecoin Flirts With An Inverse Head And Shoulders: $0.15 Break Is The Trigger
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Dogecoin (DOGE) is trying to base on higher timeframes as Cantonese Cat points to a potential inverse head-and-shoulders on the daily, with price compressing just beneath a defined resistance shelf while holding a nearby demand zone. Dogecoin Breakout Could Target $0.19 In a daily chart (DOGE/USD, Binance) shared via X on Jan. 16, Cantonese Cat […]

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Bitcoin copying 2022 'bear market rally' despite 21% BTC price gains
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Bitcoin market research warned that BTC faced another bear market in 2026 if it was unable to reclaim its yearly moving average.

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Trader Who Called 2021 Crypto Collapse Details Bullish Gold Price Target, Says Bitcoin Eyeing $110,000
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A widely followed crypto analyst says that gold remains on target to hit a new massive level early this year. Crypto market analyst Dave the Wave tells his 154,100 followers on X that gold remains in a bullish ascending channel and that the metal is capable of hitting $5,000 within months. “Gold: shorter-term target still […]

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BlockDAG’s $0.001 Reset Draws Attention as APEMARS and Dodgeball Compete for Early 2026 Momentum
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As Bitcoin regains strength and altcoin trading activity increases, investor focus is gradually shifting away from established assets and toward early-stage crypto projects. The phrase trending cryptos in 2026 is increasingly associated with presales that are nearing completion, presenting defined pricing structures and time-sensitive entry conditions rather than long-term uncertainty. In recent weeks, analysts and […]

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Real Estate Meets Crypto: Megatel & Newrez Advance Token Payments and Rewards
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TLDR: Megatel Homes launches the MegPrime token after receiving a “no-action” letter from the SEC. Newrez will allow the use of digital assets for mortgage risk assessment starting in February 2026. New regulation under the Trump administration facilitates the integration of digital assets into housing. The convergence between digital finance and physical property has reached […]

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