Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has gone “on record” with a bold cryptocurrency market prediction..

Bitcoin Magazine FTX-Fraudster Caroline Ellison Set for Release From Federal Custody After Serving Reduced Sentence Caroline Ellison, the former co-CEO of Alameda Research and a central figure in the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, is expected to be released from federal custody on Wednesday after serving roughly 440 days of a two-year prison sentence, according […]

BitGo priced its IPO at $18 a share and expects NYSE trading to begin Thursday, with SEC filings showing major holdings by founders and early investors.

An executive at banking giant TD Bank is pleading guilty to helping criminals launder hundreds of millions of dollars. The Department of Justice says 47-year-old Wilfredo Aquino has admitted to helping criminals launder cash by leveraging his position as an assistant store manager at TD Bank. Court filings show that between 2019 and 2021, Aquino […]

Ripple is pushing corporate treasury into an always-on era, pitching blockchain settlement as a practical upgrade that unlocks 24/7 liquidity, cuts cross-border payment costs, and blends traditional finance with digital asset infrastructure. Ripple Treasury Challenges Legacy Finance With 24/7 Settlement and Institutional Custody Ripple is positioning itself at the center of always-on corporate finance. Treasury […]

TLDR: Prediction markets give a 62.5% probability that ETH will touch $2,500 before seeing $4,000 again. Ethereum has suffered a 10.6% correction in the last week, momentarily losing the $2,900 support level. Despite the price pessimism, the network’s validator exit queue remains at minimal levels. During the January 21 session, market sentiment turned bearish, with […]

Grayscale has filed an S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to convert its existing Grayscale Near Trust into a spot NEAR exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the NYSE Arca. The move is the latest in a continued push by major asset managers to expand the crypto ETF market beyond flagship […]

We’re thrilled to announce that SKR is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading SKR trading is live as of January 21, 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 […]

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager controlling $14 trillion in assets, has identified cryptocurrency and tokenized assets as key market …

On Wednesday, Pantera Capital, one of the largest venture capital firms in the crypto industry, released its latest blockchain letter. In this edition, the firm reflects on the challenges faced in 2025 while projecting optimism for the remaining months of 2026. Pantera Capital Identifies Growth Catalysts Pantera begins by acknowledging that last year was not […]

Challenging an established blockchain network often involves questioning existing technical and design choices. Gurhan Kiziloz has publicly expressed this perspective. With BlockDAG, he is positioning the project as an alternative to Ethereum’s existing design model. He has stated that BlockDAG is intended to address what he views as Ethereum’s technical limitations. The project is positioned […]

The company also plans private debt-for-equity swaps for some holders of the Semler convertible notes that may shrink its offering size.

January 21st, 2026 – Warsaw, Poland The partnership combines Mana Minds’ global distribution network with Wanda Exchange’s licensed VASP infrastructure, offering retailers a compliant pathway into the cryptocurrency gift card market. Mana Minds, a leading global distributor of digital gift cards and gaming products, has announced a strategic partnership with Wanda Exchange, a licensed Virtual […]

Delaware Life has launched a new index for its fixed indexed annuities that includes exposure to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF. The index combines US equities with Bitcoin and uses volatility controls to maintain a 12% risk target, ensuring policyholders gain growth potential without direct asset ownership. This move mirrors a broader trend of integrating […]

A Massachusetts judge granted a preliminary injunction against Kalshi, requiring a sports wagering license to offer event contracts in the state. The court ruled that federal CFTC oversight does not preempt state gambling laws, allowing state-level regulation of sports-related derivatives. The injunction specifically targets new contracts, meaning existing trades held by Massachusetts users are currently […]

Crypto news digest: MSTR announced one of its biggest BTC purchases; Bitmine doubles down on ETH; XRP price in make-or-break mode.

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Surges to $90,000 After Trump Delays Tariffs The bitcoin price experienced several intraday spikes on Wednesday, swinging by several thousand dollars as traders reacted to shifting geopolitical headlines and fresh comments from U.S. President Donald Trump. The world’s largest cryptocurrency started the day near $88,000 before surging above $90,000 in early […]

Tharwa has integrated its Sharia-compliant stablecoin thUSD into the Real Finance blockchain ecosystem, expanding access to sustainable onchain yield and strengthening RWA-backed decentralized finance ( DeFi) infrastructure. Expanding Onchain RWA Access Tharwa, an issuer of real-world asset ( RWA) backed stablecoins, has announced the integration of its Sharia-compliant stablecoin thUSD into the Real Finance blockchain […]

We’re thrilled to announce that GWEI is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading GWEI trading is live as of January 21, 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 […]

The cryptocurrency market is moving into a new phase, and Bybit believes the forces shaping it in 2026 will be very different from what traders …

Ethereum has taken a sharp turn after facing a firm rejection at the $3,220 level, with price breaking structure and slipping into a weaker posture. The speed of the drop and lack of strong buying interest raise an important question for traders: Is this merely an early warning sign within a broader uptrend, or the […]

Gold’s record-breaking rally inadvertently put pressure on Bitcoin’s allure, but analysts say historical data shows BTC eventually starts a catch-up rally.

January 21st, 2026 – New York City, USA Cork, the protocol building tokenized risk infrastructure for onchain finance, today announced it has closed a $5.5 million seed round led by Road Capital, and a16z CSX with participation from 432 Ventures, BitGo Ventures, Cooley, DEPO Ventures, Funfair Ventures, G20 Group, Gate Labs, Hyperithm Gate, IDEO Ventures, PEER […]

This Wednesday, ALT5 Sigma Corporation announced the launch of ALT5 AI. This is a new business unit designed to integrate Artificial Intelligence with its decentralized payment infrastructure. Bill Inman, Chief Innovation Officer, will lead this initiative that seeks to connect intelligent systems with the real economy, enabling “AI-to-AI” transactions and native settlements within the World […]

Solana Mobile has finally launched the much-anticipated SKR, the native token of its Seeker smartphone ecosystem. The distribution went live on Tuesday at 9:00 pm ET. It allows eligible Seeker users to claim and optionally stake their allocations through the Seed Vault Wallet’s Activity Tracking tab, with a small SOL balance required to complete the […]

Key Takeaways: Nansen has opened its onchain trading product to all users, moving beyond analytics into execution. Trading fees start at 0.25% for free users and 0.10% for Pro, with AI-driven trading on mobile and a web-based terminal. The rollout covers Solana and Base, using a non-custodial embedded wallet and routing from top DEX aggregators. […]

The market is seeing some solid recovery potential as bearish volume is slowly decreasing.

Bitcoin Magazine Strive ($ASST) Plans $150 Million Follow-On Offering to Buy More Bitcoin, Retire Convertible Notes Strive announced today that it intends to raise up to $150 million through a follow-on offering of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock, known as SATA Stock, subject to market conditions.  The offering is registered under the […]

Chainalysis has launched “Workflows,” a no-code automation tool designed to help investigators and compliance teams perform complex blockchain analysis without specialised programming. The feature uses prebuilt templates to standardise investigative steps, allowing users to link individual thefts to broader, organised laundering networks more efficiently. The release addresses a surge in fraudulent activity, with 2025 estimates […]

A long-dormant whale moved 909 BTC ($84M) for the first time since 2013, netting a 13,000% gain. The transfer to a new address appears to be for security or consolidation rather than an immediate exchange sale. While Bitcoin sits near $89K, gold hit a record $4,750 as investors pivot to safe havens amid US-EU trade […]

U.S. President Donald Trump used his World Economic Forum address in Davos to declare American economic dominance, excoriate his predecessor, promote crypto and artificial intelligence, and revive his long-running ambition to bring Greenland under U.S. control. Trump Schools WEF on America’s New Direction Speaking before global business leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, […]

The fast-food chain said employees will receive a BTC bonus per hour worked, with payouts vesting after two years and limited to company-operated locations.