The cryptocurrency market remains in defensive mode as of January 2026. Bitcoin dominance stands at 59.07%, representing over half of the total market value as capital shifts away from higher-risk altcoins. The CMC Altcoin Season Index reads 29 out of 100, indicating continued Bitcoin-dominant market conditions. Total market capitalization has slipped slightly to $2.97 trillion […]

TL;DR The White House mediates between banks and Coinbase over restrictions on stablecoin yield offerings. The core dispute is direct competition for customer deposits between traditional and crypto products. The meeting aims to forge a compromise to salvage the stalled CLARITY Act legislation. The White House is convening leaders from Coinbase, major banks, and crypto […]

After several consecutive interest rate cuts, a streak that began in September, the United States Federal Reserve has pivoted on its strategy and has kept the rates steady between 3.5% and 3.75%. This decision, which was largely expected despite the decreasing inflation in the US, has failed to impact BTC’s price, at least for now. […]

The landmark crypto bill is currently deadlocked in the Senate as banks and exchanges are sparring over stablecoin yield.

Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase to Join Trump Accounts Push, Eyes Bitcoin Payments for Children Coinbase announced plans to participate in President Donald Trump’s newly launched Trump Accounts program — and is exploring delivering its matching contribution in Bitcoin rather than traditional financial assets.  In a social media post today, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong indicated the company […]

A Massachusetts duo is accused of stealing more than $1.2 million from US banks. The Department of Justice (DOJ) says 67-year-old William Shaw and 59-year-old Rosemary Parks impersonated bank customers using fake driver’s licenses containing the customers’ information combined with their own photos. Shaw allegedly impersonated at least 11 bank customers between December of 2022 […]

Robert Kiyosaki expressed regret over selling bitcoin, calling it a mistake as he reaffirmed plans to accumulate more BTC and hard assets amid currency debasement concerns and long-term distrust of fiat money. Robert Kiyosaki Confirms Bitcoin Conviction After Calling Sale a Mistake Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki shared on social media platform X […]

Decentralized trading platform Matcha Meta is reeling after a major security incident involving its SwapNet contracts led to an estimated $16.8 million in stolen assets. Blockchain security firm PeckShield first flagged the exploit, revealing that the attacker rapidly converted large portions of the stolen funds into Ethereum before beginning to bridge the assets across chains. […]

The cryptocurrency market is witnessing prolonged losses, with Bitcoin and Ethereum experiencing declines of around 0.8% and 0.6%, respectively.

OpenAI’s hint that it may build a social app focused on real humans sent one crypto token climbing fast this week. Traders moved quickly after reports surfaced that the new service would try to block bots by using biometric checks. Prices jumped, chatter rose, and a few questions followed close behind. Markets React To Biometric […]

Crypto exchange Bybit said its new “My Bank” accounts will give users personal IBANs, instant fiat access, multi-currency transfers and crypto trading under their own name.

Key Takeaways: Bitchat is an experimental application published by Jack Dorsey, which enables Bitcoin payments without using the internet. Bitcoin information travels using Bluetooth Low Energy mesh networks and bounces around between adjacent equipment. The project is an early bird product, with definite security warnings, but it underlines the possibility of using Bitcoin to make […]

The stablecoin company Tether has boosted its gold holdings by a staggering $4.8 billion. Tether says it purchased 27 metric tons of gold in the fourth quarter of 2025, slightly larger than its 26 tons purchased in the third-quarter, reports Reuters. By comparison, Poland’s central bank, the leading global central bank buyer, increased its gold reserves […]

A newly launched meme coin called LICK has come under scrutiny after on-chain data linked its creation to John Daghita, also known online as “Lick,” who has been accused of stealing $40 million from the US government. In its latest update, blockchain analytics platform Bubblemaps reported that Daghita recently launched LICK on Solana-based meme coin […]

Crypto news digest: Ripple CEO is set to speak at the XRP Community Day; SHIB burns don’t effect the price; BTC miners.

Bitcoin Magazine White House to Host Crypto and Banking Executives for Talks on Stalled U.S. Crypto Bill The White House will convene executives from the banking and crypto sectors on Monday, February 2 to discuss a path forward for stalled U.S. crypto legislation, according to Reuters reporting. Hosted by the administration’s crypto council, the summit […]

TL;DR: American Bitcoin (ABTC) increased its treasury by 137%, adding 416 BTC to reach a total of 5,843 units. Despite a 23% drop in Q4 2025, the company maintains a 116% yield since its NASDAQ debut. Ethereum staking reaches all-time highs of 36 million ETH, strengthening the sector’s resilience against volatility. Currently, the financial landscape […]

Ripple sees regulated stablecoins anchoring trillion-dollar digital asset markets as institutions accelerate adoption, pushing crypto from speculation into core financial infrastructure and setting the stage for widespread enterprise integration. Ripple Anticipates Trillion-Dollar Digital Asset Markets Anchored by Regulated Stablecoins Momentum across digital assets is intensifying as institutions rush toward full-scale deployment. Ripple President Monica Long […]

Bitcoin disappointed with an apparent failed breakout above $90,000 after gold soared to fresh highs and US dollar strength nosedived.

Explore cryptocurrency statistics and trends for 2026, covering UK crypto ownership, awareness, trading behaviour and global market growth.

OKX has announced the launch of the OKX Card in Europe, expanding its payments footprint across the European Economic Area. The product allows users to pay with stablecoins at merchants that accept Mastercard, positioning crypto balances for direct everyday use rather than requiring prior conversion or preloaded fiat balances. The announcement comes at a time […]

Fundstrat’s Tom Lee says accelerating earnings growth and a weaker US dollar could help push equities higher by year-end, even as investors remain cautious amid compressed valuations. In a new interview with CNBC, Lee says improving fundamentals are not yet fully reflected in stock prices, creating room for upside despite potential volatility along the way. “I […]

2026 is emerging as a defining milestone for global finance. President Trump already signed the Genius Act on July 18, 2025, establishing consumer protection, monthly transparency, compliance, redemption rights, and full reserve backing for tokenised dollars – stablecoins.  Although temporarily postponed, the CLARITY Act is to further modernize finance by allowing stable yield programs, now […]

Jingliang Su got 46 months for laundering $37M stolen via international “pig butchering” scams that targeted 174 Americans. The group used shell companies and a Bahamas bank to convert stolen cash into Tether, which was then sent to Cambodian scam centers. Su must pay $26.8M in restitution after pleading guilty to conspiracy to operate an […]

The Avalanche Foundation officially welcomes the launch of VanEck’s AVAX ETF ($VAVX), now listed on the Nasdaq, marking a major milestone for institutional participation in the Avalanche ecosystem. The announcement signals growing confidence among traditional financial players in Avalanche as a scalable blockchain platform designed for real-world adoption. The ETF debut places AVAX alongside mainstream […]

Key Takeaways: 39% of U.S. merchants already accept cryptocurrency at checkout, according to PayPal and NCA data. Customer demand is the main driver, with 88% of merchants receiving crypto payment inquiries. Large enterprises lead adoption, but small businesses are seeing strong Gen Z interest. Cryptocurrency payments are moving from niche use cases into everyday U.S. […]

The market is in an unusual spot, with the possibility of breaking through and gaining substantial bullish momentum.

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Steadies Near $90,000 as Fed Pauses Rate Cuts, Powell Signals Neutral Stance Bitcoin hovered near $89,000 on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve opted to hold interest rates steady, pausing its rate-cutting cycle and striking a notably calmer tone on inflation and the labor market. The bitcoin price traded above $90,000 earlier […]

Ethereum (ETH) slid to nearly $2,800 over the weekend as rising geopolitical tensions pressured risk assets. The pullback, however, was followed by a modest rebound, which lifted the crypto asset back above $3,000 by Wednesday. Despite this volatility, the network keeps growing, with record wallet numbers and a shrinking exchange-held supply. Exchange ETH Supply Shrinks […]

Bitcoin’s next major move hinges on central bank balance sheets, with Arthur Hayes arguing that liquidity expansion, currency stress and bond market distortions could mechanically lift crypto prices regardless of short-term sentiment. Arthur Hayes Links Bitcoin Upside to Central Bank Balance Sheet Growth Arthur Hayes, co-founder of crypto exchange Bitmex and chief investment officer at […]

The digital wallet allows insurance premiums and claims to be settled in crypto through a regulated custody partnership with Zodia Custody.

A cybersecurity researcher says he discovered a massive data leak that compromised the online credentials of millions of internet users.  Jeremiah Fowler says a database containing more than 149 million unique logins and passwords totaling 96 GB of raw credential data have been exposed online. In a report published by ExpressVPN, Fowler says he found […]