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news.bitcoin.com Bankinter Joins Funding Round, Takes Stake in Bit2me to Boost EU Crypto Expansion

Spain’s Bankinter invests in Bit2me, joining a $34.9 million (€30 million) funding round to pursue technological synergies and EU expansion. Bankinter has agreed to acquire a stake in Bit2me and joins the €30 million round announced in August, with the deal announced 14 January 2026; the investment aims to explore technological and knowledge synergies and […]

news.bitcoin.com BVNK to Power Stablecoin Payments for Visa Direct

BVNK will provide stablecoin infrastructure for Visa Direct pilot programs, enabling stablecoin pre‑funding and payouts. BVNK and Visa announce a strategic partnership on 14 January in San Francisco under which BVNK will power stablecoin payments for Visa Direct, Visa’s $1.7 trillion money‑movement network, supporting stablecoin pre‑funding and payouts to recipients’ wallets in select approved markets. […]

altcoinbuzz.io Stellar X Ray Upgrade Lays Foundation for Privacy Apps

The Stellar Development Foundation recently confirmed that a new protocol upgrade called X Ray is on the way. The goal is simple but ambitious. Give developers the tools to build privacy focused apps while keeping the open and transparent nature that Stellar is known for. What X Ray Brings to the Stellar Network The plan […] The post Stellar X Ray Upgrade Lays Foundation for Privacy Apps appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

blockonomi.com Privacy and RWA Tokens Dominate MEXC December Trading as Meme Trading Cools

Victoria, Seychelles, January 15, 2026 – MEXC, the fastest-growing global cryptocurrency exchange, redefining a user-first approach to digital assets through true zero-fee trading, reported a significant shift in December trading activity as infrastructure projects captured 50% of top-performing positions, with privacy computing and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization leading capital allocation across the platform’s 110 new [...] The post Privacy and RWA Tokens Dominate MEXC December Trading as Meme Trading Cools appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Wikimedia Foundation Expands Partnerships with Tech Firms for AI Training Access

TLDR Wikimedia Foundation signs AI deals with Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and others to monetize content used for AI model training. Wikimedia’s enterprise product allows tech companies to pay for structured access to Wikipedia’s content for AI purposes. New AI partners include Perplexity and Mistral AI, adding to previous collaborations with Google and others. Microsoft emphasizes [...] The post Wikimedia Foundation Expands Partnerships with Tech Firms for AI Training Access appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Ethereum New Addresses Hit Record Levels: What’s Driving The Growth?

On-chain data shows the Ethereum Network Growth has surged to a new all-time high (ATH), suggesting ETH’s adoption has been accelerating. Ethereum Network Growth Has Shot Up Recently In a new post on X, on-chain analytics firm Santiment has discussed about the recent increase in the Ethereum Network Growth. This metric measures the total number […]

altcoinbuzz.io Polygon Plans U.S. Regulated Onchain Payments Platform

The idea of an Onchain Payments Platform is moving from theory to reality in the United States. Polygon has announced a major step toward regulated, everyday crypto payments by acquiring Coinme and Sequence. Let’s break it down. With this move, Polygon wants its Onchain Payments Platform to make sending, receiving, and using money onchain easier, […] The post Polygon Plans U.S. Regulated Onchain Payments Platform appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

blockonomi.com EmCoin Signs MoU with Crypto.com to Expand Digital Asset Access for UAE Users

TLDR EmCoin signed an MoU with Crypto.com to enhance user access to digital assets and trading tools. The collaboration aims to integrate Crypto.com’s liquidity to offer tighter spreads and better execution. Both firms will ensure all integrations and features align with the UAE’s financial regulations. The partners will explore tokenizing real-world assets using technologies like [...] The post EmCoin Signs MoU with Crypto.com to Expand Digital Asset Access for UAE Users appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Boycott Urged For CLARITY Act Draft: Expert Raises Concerns Over Banks Manipulation

As the anticipated markup of the CLARITY Act approaches, supporters of the digital asset market are raising alarms over the latest draft of the bill. They claim that the revisions pushed by banking lobbyists threaten to undermine the principles of the cryptocurrency industry. Ban On Yield Payments In CLARITY Act  In a recent post on […]

cryptopotato.com SwissBorg Meta-Exchange Integrates Base

[PRESS RELEASE – Lausanne, Switzerland, January 15th, 2026] SwissBorg, Europe’s leading app for investing and earning crypto, today announced the integration of Base into its Meta-Exchange (MEX), expanding access to the fast-growing Layer 2 ecosystem. Through this connection, SwissBorg users gain deeper liquidity routes, better access to emerging Base-native tokens, and lower-slippage execution. As part […]

blockonomi.com Trump Confirms Jerome Powell Will Stay in Position Amid DOJ Probe

TLDR Trump confirmed he has no current plans to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell despite an active DOJ investigation. The investigation focuses on $2.5 billion in cost overruns at the Fed’s headquarters renovation project. Trump stated it’s “too early” to say what action he might take regarding Powell’s future. Trump accused Powell of stifling economic [...] The post Trump Confirms Jerome Powell Will Stay in Position Amid DOJ Probe appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com DZ Bank Receives German Regulatory Approval for Crypto Trading Platform

DZ BANK secures BaFin MiCAR approval for its “meinkrypto” platform, enabling cooperative banks to offer crypto trading. DZ BANK received MiCAR approval from the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) in late December 2025 to operate its crypto platform “meinkrypto,” developed with IT provider Atruvia and integrated into the VR banking app for primary institutions of […]

blockonomi.com Figure Launches OPEN Network for Native Blockchain Public Equity Trading

TLDR: OPEN enables blockchain-registered public equity distinct from tokenized DTCC securities for lower costs.  Figure stock becomes first native blockchain public equity with frictionless exchange to Nasdaq listing.  Democratized Prime protocol eliminates prime brokers by enabling direct stock lending and borrowing for holders.  BitGo provides custody while Jump Trading delivers market-making for OPEN’s continuous trading [...] The post Figure Launches OPEN Network for Native Blockchain Public Equity Trading appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Pakistan Partners With WLFI-Linked Company For USD1 Stablecoin Payments

Pakistan has partnered with a company affiliated with Trump-linked World Liberty Financial (WLFI) to explore innovation in digital finance and the use of stablecoins for cross-border transactions. Related Reading: Bitwise CIO Defends Bitcoin In 401(k)s Amid Sen. Warren’s New Warning Pakistan To Explore USD1 For Cross-Border Payments On Wednesday, Pakistan announced it had signed a […]

ambcrypto.com Cardano (ADA) vs. Polkadot (DOT) - Which 'legacy' chain will survive 2026?

Cardano [ADA] and Polkadot [DOT] were once pitched as Ethereum’s [ETH] biggest challengers. Fast forward to today, and the question on everyone's mind is - Which of these networks is still alive? The post Cardano (ADA) vs. Polkadot (DOT) - Which 'legacy' chain will survive 2026? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

blockonomi.com Bitcoin Whales Accumulate 32,693 BTC While Retail Investors Dump Holdings Amid Price Rally

TLDR: Whale wallets holding 10 to 10,000 BTC accumulated 32,693 coins since January 10, marking a 0.24% increase. Retail investors holding less than 0.01 BTC dumped 149 coins during the same period, showing a 0.30% decline. Social media sentiment toward Bitcoin turned increasingly bearish despite price recovery to $97,800 this week. Santiment’s “very bullish” signal [...] The post Bitcoin Whales Accumulate 32,693 BTC While Retail Investors Dump Holdings Amid Price Rally appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Ripple Clinches Major License Win In Luxembourg After UK Achievement

Ripple announced Wednesday that it has received a preliminary Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF). This follows on the heels of a similar license and Crypto asset Registration given by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) last Friday. EU Regulatory Progress In its press release, Ripple emphasized […]

news.bitcoin.com M‑pesa Partners With ADI Foundation to Bring Blockchain to 60M Users Across Africa

M‑pesa Africa has partnered with the ADI Foundation to integrate ADI Chain, a sovereign‑grade Layer 2 blockchain, across its mobile money operations in eight African countries, potentially reaching 60 million users. Bridging Traditional Mobile Money and Web3 M-pesa Africa and the ADI Foundation recently announced a strategic partnership to integrate institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure across the […]

news.bitcoin.com Beyond the Barrel: Saudi Arabia Strikes 7-Million-Ounce Gold Vein in Pivot From Oil

Saudi Arabia’s state-backed miner Ma’aden expanded its gold resource base by 7.8 million ounces through new discoveries and drilling across four regions, led by a 3M‑ounce increase at Mansourah Massarah. Multi-Commodity Potential in the Arabian Shield The Saudi Arabian Mining Company has reported a significant expansion of its gold resource base after adding more than […]

cryptopotato.com Aster “Human vs AI” Live Trading Competition Season 1 Concludes

[PRESS RELEASE – George Town, British Virgin Islands, January 14th, 2026] Human Trader ProMint Claims Championship as AI Demonstrates Superior Risk Control Aster, the high-performance and privacy-focused on-chain trading platform backed by YZi Labs, has announced the final results of its “Human vs AI” live trading competition. Conducted over a two-week period under highly volatile […]

cryptopotato.com GooMoney Secures $19.3M in BTC Strategic Backing Ahead of Launch

[PRESS RELEASE – Zurich, Switzerland, January 14th, 2026] GooMoney, the Bitcoin-backed on-chain treasury protocol focused on generating BTC-denominated yield, announced that it has secured strategic commitments totaling 200 BTC ($19.3 million) while successfully completing Stage 1 of its Fair Launch. 100 BTC has already been deposited on-chain, with the remaining capital committed by strategic partners […]

bitcoinist.com Institutions Are Positioning Ahead Of US Crypto Market Structure Shift – Details

The cryptocurrency market is showing signs of short-term relief as Bitcoin and major altcoins attempt to stabilize after weeks of sustained selling pressure. Prices have rebounded modestly across the board, easing some of the recent bearish momentum. However, sentiment remains fragile. Many analysts argue that this move fits the profile of a relief rally rather […]

blockmanity.com Bitcoin’s Epic Comeback: Racing Toward $100K in a Shocking 2026 Rally

Bitcoin’s Epic Comeback: Racing Toward in a Shocking 2026 Rally Bitcoin is on fire again. After a tough 2025, the king of crypto has surged past $97,000 for the first time in two months. That’s a solid 6% jump in […] The post Bitcoin’s Epic Comeback: Racing Toward $100K in a Shocking 2026 Rally appeared first on Blockmanity.

news.bitcoin.com Binance Wallet Adds Perpetual Futures Trading to Self‑Custody Ecosystem

Binance Wallet launched perpetual futures trading on Jan. 14, integrating decentralized derivatives via Aster into its self‑custody ecosystem. Streamlining the DeFi Experience Binance Wallet announced Jan. 14 the launch of perpetual futures trading on its platform, integrating decentralized derivatives directly into its self-custody ecosystem. The new feature, powered by decentralized perpetuals platform Aster, allows users […]

altcoinbuzz.io 6 Smart Altcoins to Check As Crypto Markets Rebound

The next big move in crypto will not begin with Bitcoin. It will start with altcoins. That is how every cycle works. Liquidity moves to assets with more upside. That is where the real returns are made. In this video, I will walk you through six altcoins Altcoin Buzz is tracking before the next market […] The post 6 Smart Altcoins to Check As Crypto Markets Rebound appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

blockonomi.com Missed SUI and XRP When It Mattered? APEMARS Could Be the Best 100x Crypto Hiding in Plain Sight

There’s a quiet phase every market-defining rally passes through, a moment when opportunity exists without applause. Presales are ignored, whitepapers are underestimated, and projects are dismissed as “too early.” In hindsight, that silence becomes painful clarity. It’s where many investors realize they overlooked what could have been the best 100x crypto, only recognizing its value [...] The post Missed SUI and XRP When It Mattered? APEMARS Could Be the Best 100x Crypto Hiding in Plain Sight appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Visa Brings Stablecoins To $1.7 Trillion Platform In BVNK Partnership

Visa has partnered with BVNK to bring stablecoin payments to the Visa Direct platform, expanding its digital payments infrastructure. BVNK Will Power Visa Direct’s Stablecoin Infrastructure As announced in a Wednesday press release, BVNK and Visa have formed a strategic partnership to enable stablecoin payments on the latter’s Visa Direct platform. Based in the US, […]

blockmanity.com Eric Adams’ NYC Meme Coin Fiasco: Unmasking the Massive $2.5M Rug Pull

Eric Adams Steps from City Hall to Crypto Chaos Eric Adams, the former mayor of New York City, has always been a big fan of cryptocurrency. He even took his first few paychecks in Bitcoin. But his latest move into […] The post Eric Adams’ NYC Meme Coin Fiasco: Unmasking the Massive $2.5M Rug Pull appeared first on Blockmanity.

news.bitcoin.com Strive Locks in Semler Approval, Positioning for a 12,798 Bitcoin Treasury

Strive Inc. cleared a pivotal hurdle to vault into the top tier of corporate bitcoin holders after shareholders approved its all-stock acquisition of Semler Scientific, setting up a massive balance-sheet expansion tied directly to bitcoin. Semler Vote Positions Strive Among Top Corporate Bitcoin Holders A major corporate bitcoin transaction cleared a critical hurdle. Strive Inc. […]

bitcoinist.com Ethereum Open Interest Breaks October 9 Threshold: Traders Return Post-Shakeout

Ethereum is showing tentative signs of relief after weeks of downside pressure, but the recovery remains fragile. The price is currently struggling to push decisively above the $3,400 level, a zone that has repeatedly acted as resistance during recent attempts to rebound. While short-term sentiment has improved alongside broader market stabilization, risks remain elevated. Several […]

news.bitcoin.com Peter Schiff: Silver Is Running Out — Buy Now Before There’s Nothing Left

Silver’s surge to record highs is flashing urgent warnings about collapsing supply, mispriced mining stocks, and eroding currency confidence, with mounting volatility risks as prices race toward triple digits, economist Peter Schiff says. Peter Schiff Warns: Silver Supply Is Collapsing and the Market Isn’t Ready Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff shared on social media […]

bitcoinist.com What The Digital Clarity ACT Means For The Likes Of Dogecoin And XRP

Dogecoin and XRP have come under heightened regulatory scrutiny following the release of new draft language in the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, which proposes a framework that could classify them alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum. Rather than relying on subjective debates over network decentralization or token utility, the draft ties legal treatment to whether an […]

news.bitcoin.com XRP Holds Technical Footing as Ripple’s Expanding Global Regulatory Footprint Strengthens Bullish Narrative

XRP holds a pivotal support zone as price steadies after a pullback, with tightening volatility, neutral momentum signals, and Ripple’s expanding European regulatory approvals reinforcing confidence that consolidation may be setting the stage for the next directional move. XRP Consolidates as Ripple Secures New Key Regulatory Approval At 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 14, XRP is […]

bitcoinist.com Dogecoin Regains Memecoin Momentum as Selling Pressure Eases and New Catalysts Emerge

After months of steady declines and fading enthusiasm, Dogecoin (DOGE) is showing signs of renewed life. The meme-based cryptocurrency has recently stabilized near the $0.14–$0.15 range, breaking out of a short-term downtrend and attracting fresh speculative interest. Related Reading: Crypto Users Hit By 1,400% Surge In Impersonation Scams, Research Shows While broader crypto markets remain […]

bitcoinist.com US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Is Still A ‘Priority,’ White House Adviser Says

The White House is still treating a US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve as an active priority, even as officials work through what executive director of the White House Crypto Council Patrick Witt described as the legal and bureaucratic questions that sit beneath an idea that, on paper, sounds simple. US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve On ‘Priority List’ […]

news.bitcoin.com Ripple Expands 75-License Footprint After Securing Preliminary New EU Approval

Ripple moved closer to Europe’s regulated payments core after securing preliminary approval for a Luxembourg electronic money license, strengthening its ability to scale compliant, blockchain-powered cross-border payments across the EU’s financial system. Ripple Advances Toward EU Payments Core After Regulatory License Green Light A major step toward deeper regulatory integration unfolded in Europe’s financial sector. […]

blockmanity.com Why Coinbase Dropped Support for the Crypto Market Structure Bill – Industry Shaken

Shocking Shift: Coinbase Backs Away from Key Legislation In a move that has sent ripples through the crypto world, . This major exchange, a leader in the industry, had been a strong backer of efforts to create clear rules for […] The post Why Coinbase Dropped Support for the Crypto Market Structure Bill – Industry Shaken appeared first on Blockmanity.

news.bitcoin.com Bitcoin Trades Elevated as CLARITY Act Nears, With Bulls Positioning for Fresh All-Time Highs

Bitcoin is consolidating after a strong rally as momentum cools and focus shifts to U.S. regulation, with Bitwise signaling the CLARITY Act could determine whether the market breaks higher or slips back into uncertainty. Bitcoin Holds the High Ground as CLARITY Act Momentum Builds Toward New All-Time Highs At 6:47 p.m. on Jan. 14, bitcoin […]

bitcoinist.com What Russia’s Crypto Regulation Overhaul Means for Investors and Market Access

Russia is preparing a transition in their crypto market regulations, with a new draft bill expected to reach the State Duma during the spring 2026 parliamentary session. Related Reading: Crypto Users Hit By 1,400% Surge In Impersonation Scams, Research Shows The proposal, led by Financial Markets Committee chairman Anatoly Aksakov, would remove digital assets from […]

news.bitcoin.com Silver Gets a Major Upgrade: CME to Launch New Futures as Retail Demand Hits Record Levels

Silver’s sharp rally is reshaping metals trading as CME Group moves to capture surging retail demand with a smaller futures contract, signaling intensifying momentum, volatility, and investor interest across the silver market. Retail Traders Are Flooding Into Silver — CME’s New Contract Makes It Easier Than Ever A surge in silver prices is drawing heightened […]

bitcoinist.com XRP Analyst Says This Is What They Aren’t Showing You, ‘Don’t Get Shaken Out’

XRP has broken above the $2.10 price level, but on the surface, the chart is not comfortable. Red candles, falling sentiment, and growing chatter about weakness are still dominating conversation.  According to a crypto analyst on X, that reaction may be exactly what larger players are counting on, especially because a closer look at on-chain […]

bitcoinist.com DeFi Education Fund Urges Senators To Reject Proposed Amendments In Crypto Bill Markup

As the Senate Banking Committee prepares to mark up the newly proposed draft of the crypto market structure bill, the DeFi Education Fund has released a list of amendments it strongly urges senators to oppose.  In a recent post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the organization expressed concerns that the descriptions of the […]