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[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, January 9th, 2026] 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 […]

BitMEX says the era of easy money via arbitrage trades likely died in the October crash, as a liquidation spiral left many market makers naked.

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 […]

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Evernorth, the newly formed $1 billion digital asset treasury backed by Ripple and SBI Holdings, has formed a collaboration with Doppler Finance to build out institutional-grade treasury and liquidity frameworks for the XRP Ledger (XRPL).

Altcoin pumps feel random. They are not. Altcoins follow macro cycles. Liquidity expands. Risk moves outward. Capital looks for returns. Right now, four altcoins sit directly in that flow. That is why they are pumping. The mistake investors make is assuming pumps last forever. They do not. Most people only ask if the price will […] The post 4 Altcoins to Consider During Improving Crypto Conditions appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

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Ethereum price has failed another attempt to move past $3,300, with price action stalling amid cooling U.S. demand. ETH was changing hands near $3,115 at press time, down 0.7% over the past 24 hours. Over the last week, the token…

Increased adoption of stablecoins by institutions and countries with economic instability could drive stablecoin payment flows to $56 trillion by 2030.

Coinbase (COIN), the US-based cryptocurrency exchange, has recently garnered a positive forecast from Bank of America, one of Wall Street’s leading financial institutions, which has upgraded its rating to “buy.”  This shift comes after a thorough evaluation of Coinbase’s strategic positioning, as the company prepares for a potentially successful 2026. This follows a 2025 in […]

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 […]

TLDR: Rain partners on Plasma can now issue cards that convert stablecoins into spending power at 150 million merchants. Plasma’s zero-fee USDT transfers eliminate transaction costs, addressing a major barrier in crypto payment adoption. Rain is the only Visa Principal Member supporting simultaneous card program management across multiple blockchains. External auditors review all blockchain integrations [...] The post Rain Integrates Plasma Blockchain to Expand Stablecoin Card Issuance Across Multiple Networks appeared first on Blockonomi.

Colombia's crypto data disclosure mandate enhances fiscal transparency, potentially influencing global tax policies and crypto market dynamics. The post Colombia mandates disclosure of Bitcoin and crypto transaction data appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Bitcoin mining is accelerating renewable energy deployment, replacing fossil-fuel heating, expanding energy access and cutting methane emissions at scale.

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A Florida lawmaker is attempting to revive the state’s previous efforts to establish and manage a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) to protect its residents against inflation and enhance economic security. Related Reading: Morgan Stanley Files For Ethereum ETF Amid Major Crypto Push A New Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Proposal On Wednesday, Florida House of Representatives member […]

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TLDR: Delphi Digital turns its 2025 Year Ahead crypto forecasts into live, tradable Polymarket markets. Eleven markets cover stablecoins, DeFi dominance, crypto card adoption, and memecoin buybacks. The partnership blends institutional research with market-based accountability for predictions. Markets will track trends, providing a transparent way to measure forecast accuracy in crypto.   Delphi Digital and [...] The post Delphi Digital Partners with Polymarket to Launch 11 Crypto Prediction Markets appeared first on Blockonomi.

Optimism is proposing a structural change that ties its token directly to network activity and Superchain revenue. Optimism is moving towards a model that would see OP transition from a purely governance token. In a Jan. 8 blog post, the…

A sweeping macro thesis argues geopolitical power plays and election-driven money creation could propel bitcoin during global instability, with Arthur Hayes tying energy politics, liquidity expansion and digital assets into one high-stakes narrative. Arthur Hayes Links Elections, Oil, and Liquidity to Bitcoin’s Path A provocative macro thesis connected geopolitical force, electoral incentives, and monetary expansion […]

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Ethereum vs Solana: The Heated Debate on What Truly Means In the fast-paced world of crypto, two giants stand out: Ethereum and Solana. They power apps, tokens, and dreams of a decentralized future. But lately, fans and builders from both […] The post Ethereum vs Solana: The Heated Debate on What Blockchain Resilience Truly Means appeared first on Blockmanity.

AI integration in healthcare could revolutionize patient care efficiency and data management, while ensuring compliance with privacy standards. The post OpenAI introduces ChatGPT for Healthcare to support clinical and administrative operations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR: Sei Giga implements parallel block production achieving 50x throughput and 70x faster block times. The rebuilt EVM execution client delivers 40x efficiency gains with parallelized execution by default. Network targets 200,000 TPS and 5 gigagas throughput while maintaining sub-400ms finality at scale. Bounded MEV design keeps fees and latency stable during volume spikes for [...] The post Sei Giga Upgrade Targets 200K TPS and Sub-400ms Finality for 2026 Launch appeared first on Blockonomi.

Employees who left the Electric Coin Company en masse on Wednesday are launching a new Zcash wallet, citing the need to return to cypherpunk principles and faster scaling.

Bitnomial has cleared a key regulatory step that allows it to launch prediction markets in the U.S. Bitnomial has taken a regulatory step that opens the door to a rapidly growing type of U.S.-based crypto trading. According to a Jan.…

The market is not seeing enough liquidity to withstand the presure that is coming from institutional and large investors.

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World Liberty Financial (WLFI), closely associated with President Donald Trump and his son Eric, is making significant strides to align itself with major players in the cryptocurrency industry, including Ripple, and Fidelity Digital Assets.  The company aims to secure a national trust charter in the United States, a strategic move designed to facilitate the issuance […]

A new plan would tie OP token value to network performance by using half of all Superchain fee revenue for systematic repurchases.

BitFuFu's expanded Bitcoin treasury and improved liquidity position enhance its financial resilience and strategic flexibility for future growth. The post Nasdaq-listed miner BitFuFu expands Bitcoin treasury to 1,780 BTC appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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TLDR:   Bitcoin ETF signals institutions as forward-thinking and edgy, crucial for attracting UHNW investors Distribution power matters more than product features in protecting revenue from platform erosion Unlike gold ETFs, bitcoin products deliver unique reputational benefits beyond direct asset flows Morgan Stanley’s late entry suggests untapped crypto market demand remains substantially larger   Morgan [...] The post Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF Launch Targets Brand Value Over Asset Flows, Says Former Exec Jeff Park. appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Famous investor Tim Draper predicts a bonanza year, expecting bitcoin to finally reach $250,000 as it goes mainstream, alongside a trillion-dollar IPO, passenger moon flights, biotech longevity gains, and autonomous transport advances. Tim Draper Sees $250K Bitcoin Prediction Finally Reached, Trillion-Dollar IPO Ahead Venture capitalist Tim Draper delivered an emphatically bullish vision for the year […]

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

The former Zcash development team is moving forward under a new company after a full resignation from Electric Coin Company, the entity that oversees the privacy project. The core development team behind Zcash’s flagship wallet is preparing to relaunch its…

The private talks signal potential shifts in crypto regulation, impacting market dynamics and investor strategies amid ongoing legislative debates. The post Major Wall Street trade group SIFMA meets privately with crypto leaders on market structure bill appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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.

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TLDR: Bitcoin mining difficulty decreased 2.6% with another 1.88% downward adjustment projected in next cycle. Block times exceeded 10 minutes 30 seconds, signaling excessive difficulty relative to current conditions. Declining hashrate shows miners reducing operations as rising costs and falling prices squeeze margins. Lower difficulty eases miner selling pressure by reducing resources needed for profitable [...] The post Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops 2.6% as Hashrate Declines Signal Relief for Struggling Miners appeared first on Blockonomi.

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On-chain data shows whales have ramped up their memecoin activity as Floki, Pepe, and Shiba Inu have all seen a spike in large transactions. Memecoins Among The Coins With The Largest Whale Activity Growths In a new post on X, on-chain analytics firm Santiment has shared the list of cryptocurrencies with a market cap of […]

XRP is consolidating near a critical support zone as tightening intraday trading, easing whale sell pressure, and steady retail activity point to a potential re-accumulation phase after its sharp pullback. XRP Price Holds Tight Range as Volatility Compresses XRP is holding a key technical level as intraday trading tightens around the $2.12 mark, drawing attention […]

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.

TLDR: Ethereum currently trades approximately 35% below its 2021 cycle high while Bitcoin has surpassed prior peaks.  The ETHBTC ratio indicates potential capital rotation from Bitcoin into Ethereum during BTC consolidation phase.  Analyst identifies $4,850 as critical resistance level ETH must breach before broader altcoin rallies begin.  Widespread bearish sentiment coinciding with technical support tests [...] The post Ethereum Trading 35% Below Cycle High Presents Opportunity Amid Bearish Sentiment, Analyst Says appeared first on Blockonomi.

New York lawmakers will soon review a bill that seeks to ban certain sports and political event contracts in the state, among others.

TLDR: Upexi increases Solana holdings to 2,174,583 SOL, marking a 3.2% growth from October 2025 levels Company implements risk-adjusted high yield strategy to enhance treasury returns throughout 2026 Upexi repurchases 416,226 shares at $1.92 average price while CEO Marshall buys 200,000 shares Management maintains confidence in value creation despite challenging market conditions in Q4 2025 [...] The post Upexi Adopts High-Yield Treasury Strategy as Solana Holdings Reach 2.17 Million SOL appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: TradFi perpetuals enable continuous commodity market access beyond standard trading hours globally. Contracts use aggregated price indices updated per second with fixed off-hour values for stability. XAUUSDT and XAGUSDT represent Binance’s initial commodity offerings with more assets planned ahead. Abu Dhabi’s regulatory framework positions Binance as the industry leader in comprehensive licensing.   Binance [...] The post Binance Introduces 24/7 TradFi Perpetual Futures for Commodities appeared first on Blockonomi.

The entire Electric Coin Company (ECC) team behind privacy coin Zcash has left Bootstrap, a nonprofit created to support the token, after what ECC CEO Josh Swihart described as a governance breakdown that made the team’s work untenable. Swihart said the team will form a new company and continue building on Zcash, while stressing that […]

Bitcoin is struggling to maintain strength above the $90,000 level after once again failing to break through the critical $94,000 resistance zone. What initially appeared to be a recovery attempt has gradually lost momentum, leaving BTC trapped in a broad consolidation range that has persisted since late November. Each push higher has been met with […]

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Why Crypto Feels Scary for Newcomers Learning the stock market takes time. You need to grasp terms, read charts, and know when to buy or sell. Now add crypto’s fast tech world. No wonder newcomers fear those wild crypto charts. […] The post Unlocking Crypto Success: Top Resources and Tools for Newcomers appeared first on Blockmanity.

Bitcoin’s long-term trajectory is drawing renewed focus as macro signals, institutional adoption, and policy tailwinds challenge traditional market cycles, with Fundstrat’s Tom Lee standing by a $250,000 price target into 2026. From Cycle to Supercycle: Tom Lee Says Bitcoin’s $250K Path Signals a Historic Reset Global markets continue to face shifting macro forces as analysts […]

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Regulators such as the IMF have warned that stablecoins could disrupt traditional finance. But the numbers show interest is high. Very high.

Brent Johnson, CEO of wealth management firm Santiago Capital and creator of the “Dollar Milkshake Theory,” says that stablecoins may end up being the “stealth weapon” that the U.S. will use to establish a global power. Stablecoins Could Steal the Sovereignty of Smaller Nations, Expert Says In a new interview on the Bankless Youtube channel, […]

Reece Merrick, Senior Executive Officer and Managing Director for the Middle East & Africa at Ripple, has revealed what’s coming for the ecosystem, highlighting developments that could have potential implications on the XRP price. Although XRP is rebounding and trading above $2, further improvements in its market dynamics and institutional engagement could strengthen its momentum […]

BNB Chain is preparing to activate its Fermi hard fork on January 14 at 2:30 AM UTC, marking one of the most performance-focused upgrades in the network’s recent roadmap. The update introduces faster block intervals, stronger finality, more efficient execution, and smoother application performance, especially under periods of high activity. The announcement was confirmed directly by BNB Chain through its official update post. Fermi is coming to BNB Smart Chain on 14 Jan, 02:30AM (UTC). With Fermi, BSC gets: 🔸 ~0.45s blocks for quicker confirmations🔸 Stronger finality at higher throughput🔸 Smoother app performance as activity scales Full details and notes The post BNB Chain Sets Fermi Hard Fork For January 14 Upgrade appeared first on The Merkle News.

TLDR: Tax department warns anonymous transfers bypass regulated financial intermediaries effectively  Offshore exchanges and private wallets make beneficial ownership detection nearly impossible for officials  Multiple jurisdictions in VDA transactions prevent proper tax assessment and recovery efforts  India maintains cautious stance on cryptocurrencies despite lobbying pressure from various quarters    Virtual digital assets face renewed scrutiny [...] The post India’s Tax Department Flags Virtual Digital Assets Risks to Parliamentary Panel appeared first on Blockonomi.

Rumble and Tether have officially launched the Rumble Wallet, a self-custodial crypto wallet integrated directly into the Rumble video platform. The announcement, released through both companies’ official channels, marks a major shift in how digital assets move across creator platforms. The new wallet supports USDT, BTC, and XAUT from day one, enabling millions of users and creators to send, receive, and hold assets with full ownership and no custodial intermediaries. Tether confirmed the launch simultaneously, emphasizing that the wallet is built using its open-source Wallet Development Kit (WDK), designed to allow developers and platforms to integrate tokenized payments directly into The post Rumble And Tether Launch Integrated Self-Custodial Wallet appeared first on The Merkle News.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved Bitwise’s spot Chainlink ETF, marking the first time Chainlink enters the U.S. equity markets through a fully regulated exchange-listed product. Bitwise confirmed that the ETF, trading under the ticker CLNK, will list on NYSE Arca and is expected to launch this week, with a 0% management fee for the first three months to attract early inflows. The approval represents another milestone in the expansion of regulated crypto ETFs in the United States, following the earlier acceptance of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. Bitwise’s product is supported by Coinbase as the crypto custodian and The post SEC Approves First Spot Chainlink ETF For U.S. Markets appeared first on The Merkle News.

TLDR: Entire Electric Coin Company development team exits to form independent Zcash-focused firm A governance dispute with Bootstrap board members triggers mass departure from ECC structure Zcash protocol remains fully operational despite organizational split affecting development team ZEC price drops 9.78% in 24 hours as market reacts to news of developer team reorganization    Zcash [...] The post Zcash Developers Leave Electric Coin Company to Launch Independent Firm appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum closes 2025 having firmly established itself as the secure foundation for an expanding digital economy. The network’s annual ecosystem review shows sustained growth across finance, infrastructure, institutions, developers, and real-world adoption. From record DeFi liquidity to trillion-dollar settlement volumes, Ethereum increasingly operates less like experimental technology and more like global infrastructure. On-chain data tells the story clearly. Ethereum’s DeFi total value locked surpassed $99 billion, stablecoin settlement volume reached $18.8 trillion, and rollups processed transactions at an average of 5,600 TPS for the first time. Layer 2 fees dropped below $0.01, while institutions, governments, developers, and consumer apps continued The post Ethereum Ends 2025 As The Financial And Coordination Layer Of The Internet appeared first on The Merkle News.

Buy on Kraken: State Crypto Goes Live Wyoming just made a big move in the crypto world. Governor Mark Gordon announced that the state’s own digital currency, the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT), is now up for grabs on the popular […] The post Buy Wyoming’s Frontier Stable Token (FRNT) on Kraken: State Crypto Goes Live appeared first on Blockmanity.

Solana ends 2025 as one of the few blockchain ecosystems where revenue, assets, and trading all scale together. The network’s annual review shows an ecosystem no longer driven by speculation alone, but by sustained economic activity across applications, assets, and infrastructure. Apps built on Solana generated $2.39 billion in revenue, up 46% year-over-year, setting a new all-time high. At the same time, network-level revenue surged, user activity accelerated, and transaction costs continued to fall. The data confirms a broader shift: Solana in 2025 becomes a blockchain where usage converts directly into dollars. The year is best described in three words: The post Solana Closes 2025 As A Revenue-Driven Blockchain appeared first on The Merkle News.

Speculation regarding a potential presidential pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced former CEO and co-founder of crypto exchange FTX, intensified since former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao received clemency from President Donald Trump last year.  However, a recent report by The New York Times indicates that Trump has firmly rejected the idea of pardoning Bankman-Fried, alongside […]

Bitcoin Magazine Trump Says He Won’t Pardon Sam Bankman-Fried President Donald Trump said he will not pardon former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, rejecting clemency for the convicted crypto executive. This post Trump Says He Won’t Pardon Sam Bankman-Fried first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Barclays betting on stablecoins just confirmed what many already suspected: institutions are rushing into crypto, but they’re playing it safe. That move highlights a growing split in the market. While banks chase regulated infrastructure, crypto-native whales are positioning for where real upside comes next. And they’re not betting on stablecoins. They’re betting on AI. As [...] The post Crypto Market News Today: DeepSnitch AI Surges 115% to Get All the Headlines appeared first on Blockonomi.

“At some point, you have to ask if this is innovation… or just wasted time and opportunity cost,” one X user stated.

Binance is rolling out regulated, stablecoin-settled perpetual contracts tied to traditional assets, starting with gold and silver, giving crypto traders continuous exposure to commodities while formally linking traditional finance markets with digital asset infrastructure. Binance Launches Regulated TradFi Perpetual Contracts for Gold and Silver Crypto exchange Binance announced on Jan. 8 the launch of regulated […]

TLDR:  Stripe becomes first major payment processor to integrate direct crypto balance payments system. Merchants receive automatic conversion from cryptocurrency to local currency through Stripe network. Card-based crypto purchasing enabled through Stripe for Crypto.com users in United States market. Partnership creates two-way payment flow between traditional finance and cryptocurrency ecosystems.   Stripe is expanding its [...] The post Stripe Partners with Crypto.com to Bring Crypto Payment Solutions to Millions of Businesses appeared first on Blockonomi.

Morgan Stanley is stepping up its crypto ambitions, unveiling plans for a digital wallet and expanded cryptocurrency trading

The offering expands Nexo’s structured lending products to Bitcoin and Ether holders amid a broader recovery in crypto-backed lending.

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In a devastating blow for Ripple’s XRP, global asset management firm WisdomTree has announced the withdrawal of its Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) application. Notably, this move comes as XRP ETFs experience significant demand in the highly competitive ETF market. Moreover, the news has triggered a substantial decline in the altcoin’s price, which just recently began to […]

As L1s evolve, the pressure on decentralization naturally increases. No doubt, that’s the main reason “scalability” has become a top priority for developers, as chains compete to handle more The post Ethereum’s BPO fork: How it will shape ETH’s 2026 prediction appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Grayscale registered a Delaware trust for a proposed BNB ETF as the token lags broader crypto market gains. The post Grayscale registers BNB ETF in Delaware appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The no-action letter comes amid growing acceptance by US regulators of prediction-style markets and event contracts during an election year.

The US president reportedly said he had no intention of pardoning the former FTX CEO, and defended his family’s connections to the crypto industry.

XRP is attempting to stabilize around the $2.10 level after suffering a sharp 12% retrace from its recent local highs. The pullback has cooled momentum and left the market searching for direction, with bulls struggling to regain control amid broader uncertainty across the crypto sector. While downside pressure has eased for now, price action remains […]

On Jan. 8, the Truebit protocol’s native token (TRU) plummeted 99.95% to near-zero after a $26 million exploit. Security firm Cyvers Alerts detected the anomaly when a single address siphoned approximately 8,535 ether. The Anatomy of the Attack The native token of Truebit, a verification and orchestration layer for tokenized assets, collapsed by 99.95% on […]

Trump said he does not plan to pardon Sam Bankman-Fried, Sean Combs, or others after being asked about clemency requests by the NYT. The post Trump says Sam Bankman-Fried will not receive a pardon appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin's realized volatility has plunged to a new record low.

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On-chain data showed whales rotating $31.7 million into staked Ethereum, locking over 40,000 stETH as BlackRock accumulated ETH during market volatility. Large holders continued rotating capital inThe post Ethereum: BlackRock buys $149mln of ETH, but sellers guard THIS zone appeared first on AMBCrypto.

XRP’s spot exchange-traded fund [ETF] has recorded its first-ever daily net outflow since launch. The trend breaks a streak of uninterrupted inflows that had persisted since its launch in November 2The post XRP spot ETF records first net outflow since launch as price pulls back appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Bitcoin bulls are making a run on $91,000 as start-of-the-year trading volumes highlight the market’s expectation of a positive Q1.

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XRP is flashing bearish signals in the majority of its key metrics after suspending its recent rally and showing notable daily declines in its price.

Five countries delivered 72% of all crypto-native media visits across Europe in Q3. And a small group of publishers captured 60% of the traffic.

Ki Young Ju’s view challenges both crash narratives and quick-bull expectations, pointing instead to a prolonged period of low excitement.

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Morgan Stanley’s Big Leap: Launching a in 2026 to Fuel In a major step for traditional finance entering the digital world, Morgan Stanley is gearing up to launch its own crypto wallet by the end of 2026. This move comes […] The post Morgan Stanley’s Big Leap: Launching a Crypto Wallet in 2026 to Fuel Web3 Adoption appeared first on Blockmanity.

The TRU price fell to $0.0000000029 from $0.16 after the protocol reported a security incident and crypto sleuths tracked stolen Ether.

XRP’s early‑2026 rally stalled on Jan. 8 as the token fell below $2.10, coinciding with its first‑ever ETF outflows of about $41 million since launch. Market Correction Erases Recent Gains XRP’s early-year rally encountered a significant technical barrier Jan. 8 as the token retreated below the $2.10 support level. This volatility coincided with the first […]

The platform offers a private, non-custodial venue for regulated institutions to trade cryptocurrencies and stablecoins.

Despite the recent pullback, the price of Bitcoin has managed to hold above the $91,000 level as the market shifts towards a volatile state once again. While BTC continues to face sideways movements, short-term holders remain underwater. However, a sharp bounce above a specific level could be a game-changer for these investors. A Make-Or-Break Point […]

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The wallet, expected to launch this year, will support cryptocurrencies and RWAs as the financial services company adds to its suite of crypto investment products.

As institutions enter crypto, LeanHash emerges as a tool for holders to boost returns without selling BTC, ETH, or SOL. As traditional financial institutions continue to increase their investment in digital assets, the global crypto market is undergoing new structural…

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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.

Ethereum breaks out of a triangle with a $3,700 target, but weak US demand and mixed on-chain signals could limit short-term upside.

Zcash faces developer departures as a new team structure moves ahead with a wallet launch following a governance dispute. The post Zcash developer unveils new wallet amid team departure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Morgan Stanley is set to deepen its foray into the digital asset space with the launch of a proprietary cryptocurrency wallet later this year.

Over the years, Japanese trading cards have been winning the hearts of many, thanks to their exclusivity and superior print quality. Among the numerous trading card series available in the country, Pokémon stands out. Investing in Japanese Pokémon cards has never been easier. e-pick.xyz, a collector-first online unboxing platform, introduces an easy way for anyone […]

JPMorgan has moved its blockchain strategy into a new phase after confirming plans to deploy its proprietary digital dollar token on a public blockchain network. The development is part of how major banks are increasingly comfortable using public blockchain infrastructure, provided it can be adapted to meet institutional and regulatory requirements.  Although the XRP Ledger […]

2026 kicked off with investors clearly chasing high risk. Nothing illustrates this better than the memecoin market, which has seen a 20%+ rally so far, adding $10 billion in under two weeks. By comThe post Memecoins explode as 2026 begins - but the first cracks are showing appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Polygon’s native token extended its rally for an eighth straight session, climbing to its highest level since Dec. 2 as network activity surged, alongside the company’s unveiling of the Open Money Stack.

Solana price has confirmed a bullish market structure shift after breaking a key lower-high sequence, with price action now positioning for a continuation toward $156.

As XRP stays active, AI computing narratives lift interest in AMT DeFi and renewable energy powered computing model. As Bitcoin enters a phase of high-level consolidation and its short-term direction remains unclear, the capital structure of the crypto market is…

VanEck projects Bitcoin could reach $2.9 million by 2050 as adoption grows in global trade and central bank reserves. The post VanEck projects Bitcoin could reach $2.9 million by 2050 in long term outlook appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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TLDR: Half of current dealer hedging pressure expires by early February, weakening $100K suppression mechanisms Bitcoin ETF inflows maintain $1.2 billion weekly while spot prices trade 24% below power-law trend values Rolling hedges forward compounds costs over time, making sustained price suppression economically unsustainable Stored volatility in options structures awaits release as hedge concentration weakens [...] The post Bitcoin Isn’t Stuck at $100K—It’s Compressed: Why a Breakout Looms by February appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Could Hit $2.9 Million by 2050, VanEck Says VanEck’s new report projects that Bitcoin could reach $2.9 million by 2050 under a base-case scenario. This post Bitcoin Could Hit $2.9 Million by 2050, VanEck Says first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Trump-linked World Liberty Financial is seeking a national trust bank charter to consolidate issuance, custody, and conversion of its fast-growing USD1 stablecoin under federal supervision, targeting rising institutional demand for compliant digital dollar infrastructure. World Liberty Financial Moves to Expand USD1 Under Federal Oversight TWorld Liberty Financial announced Jan. 7 that its affiliate WLTC Holdings […]

Solana just scored another credibility win as Jupiter rolled out JupUSD, a stablecoin backed by BlackRock’s tokenized BUIDL fund. It’s a clear sign that institutional-grade finance keeps moving on-chain. Yet the news barely shifted Solana price predictions, as attention has already moved elsewhere. Traders are fixated on DeepSnitch AI and its looming catalyst. Rumors suggest [...] The post Solana Price Prediction: DeepSnitch AI Is On Track to Outperform SOL with 115% Surge appeared first on Blockonomi.

The transaction would give the Japanese exchange operator control of the Canadian asset manager, expanding its presence in regulated investment products.