Senator Lummis says delay likely for market structure bill: Bloomberg
The debate over DeFi and stablecoin reward provisions in the CLARITY Act is at risk of holding the bill back as banking and crypto stakeholders push competing agendas.US Senator Cynthia Lummis reportedly expects the US Senate Banking Committee to de...
Read MoreCoinbase pulls support for crypto bill: 'no bill' better than 'bad bill'
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong raised four crucial points that he believes would make the legislation “materially worse” for the US crypto industry.Major US crypto exchange Coinbase says it has withdrawn its support for the Digital Asset Market...
Read MoreSui back online after 6-hour outage that halted transactions
Despite a fix from Sui core developers, the Sui Foundation has not provided details on what triggered the network outage.The layer-1 Sui blockchain is back online and “fully operational” after a six-hour network outage s...
Read MoreHere’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.Today in Crypto: The Zcash Foundation said the US Securities and Exchange Commission has closed its probe into its pr...
Read MoreUS Senate Republicans say market structure bill doesn‘t ‘serve industry interests‘
Republicans called a digital asset market structure bill a bipartisan effort despite pushback from some Democrats on certain provisions.Cryptocurrency industry leaders, US lawmakers and experts are weighing in on a digital asset m...
Read MoreBitcoin rallies as spot ETF inflows soar, but $105K looks out of reach
Bitcoin finds renewed strength as inflows to the spot BTC ETFs resume, but data questions whether bulls can push the price to $105,000.Key takeaways:Bitcoin...
Read MoreBitpanda targets Frankfurt IPO with up to $5.5B valuation: Report
The Vienna-based crypto platform is weighing a potential 2026 listing in Germany as more digital asset companies position for public markets.Austria-based Crypto trading platform Bitpanda is moving forward with plans for a public listing in Frankfurt, t...
Read MoreXRP tops $2 as TradFi piles in: Do charts predict new highs in 2026?
XRP trades back above $2, and soaring institutional investor flows suggest the altcoin’s rally is just getting started.XRP (XRP) is holding above $2, but the move has yet to confirm a bullish shift, with a stronger technical ...
Read MoreBitcoin miner CleanSpark broadens AI, HPC footprint with Texas acquisition
The company’s move closer to artificial intelligence and high-performance computing followed many others repurposing some of their infrastructure away from mining crypto.Bitcoin mining company CleanSpark reached an agreement to buy land in Te...
Read MoreBitwise lists Bitcoin, Ether and Solana ETPs on Nasdaq Stockholm
The listings give investors local-currency exposure to spot and staking-based crypto products through a regulated exchange, marking Bitwise's latest move in Europe.Digital asset manager Bitwise has listed seven crypto ex...
Read MorePrice predictions 1/14: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, XMR, BCH, LINK
Bitcoin inches toward $100,000 as ETH and select altcoins look to make fresh 2026 highs. Do technical charts confirm that the bull market has restarted?Key points:...
Read MoreZcash Foundation says SEC closed 2023 probe into privacy coin
The investigation into Zcash, launched with an SEC subpoena over a “matter of certain crypto asset offerings,” ended this week, according to the foundation.The foundation behind Zcash (ZEC) said th...
Read MoreEther’s price vs. fundamentals gap may signal a 2026 opportunity
Etherealize CEO Vivek Raman argues that ETH's lagging price masks strengthening fundamentals that could reshape how the token is valued in 2026.Ether’s price performance left many investors frustrated last cycle. While other assets captured attention...
Read MoreBitcoin hits 2026 high above $97K, data shows sufficient fuel for higher prices
Bitcoin rallied to $97,500, and multiple data points suggest bulls are planning to push the price above $100,000. Is the bull market back?Bitcoin’s (BTC) start-of-year recovery continued into the second week ...
Read MoreVitalik’s take on decentralized stablecoins: What it means for DeFi
Vitalik Buterin argues DeFi still lacks resilient decentralized stablecoins, highlighting benchmark risk, oracle design flaws and staking-driven incentives. A decentralized stablecoin aims to maintain a st...
Read MoreFigure Technology unveils blockchain platform for direct stock lending: Report
The Nasdaq-listed company is rolling out an onchain equity system that allows real shares to be issued and lent directly on blockchain infrastructure.Figure Technology Solutions, a blockchain-focused financ...
Read MoreDash price soars 125% amid privacy coin boom: Is the rally overheating?
DASH price surged as capital rotated into privacy coins, with traders shifting away from Zcash after its governance turmoil.Key takeaways:DASH surged on privacy-coin rotation following the Zcash fallout.Multiyear res...
Read MoreWhy US community banks say the GENIUS Act has a stablecoin loophole
Banks argue that stablecoin rewards offered through exchanges exploit a GENIUS Act loophole, blurring the line between payment tokens and savings accounts.The GENIUS Act was designed to keep stablecoins as payment too...
Read MoreBitcoin price tags $97K despite high producer price inflation, no US tariff ruling
Bitcoin price action headed to new eight-week highs, diverging from US stock markets after higher-than-expected November Producer Price Index data.Bitcoin (BTC) spiked to $97,000 at Wednesda...
Read MoreBitnomial opens first US-regulated futures market for Aptos
The launch expands Aptos’ reach in CFTC-regulated derivatives markets and adds to Bitnomial’s altcoin futures offerings as investor interest in altcoins grows.Chicago-based crypto exchange Bitnomial has launched monthly futures contracts tied to the Layer...
Read MoreHere’s why crypto is moving to Dubai and Abu Dhabi
While US regulators dithered and Singapore moved cautiously, the United Arab Emirates has been forging ahead with its pro-crypto empire....
Read MoreMantra restructures after OM token collapse and tough year
RWA blockchain Mantra is restructuring and cutting staff after an OM token collapse and prolonged market pressure strained its business model in 2025.Update Jan. 14, 2:20 pm UTC: This article has been updated to add...
Read MoreCrossmint gets MiCA nod to provide stablecoin infrastructure across EU
Crossmint has secured MiCA authorization from Spain’s CNMV to operate as a crypto asset service provider, allowing it to passport stablecoin infrastructure services across the EU.Crossmint has secured a Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) ...
Read MoreBitcoin ETFs on rollercoaster as traditional funds pull in $46B in 2026
Bitcoin ETF flows have swung sharply in early 2026 as investors pour billions into traditional ETFs, leaving crypto funds lagging behind.Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have had a volatile start to 2026, with sharp swings in investor demand e...
Read MoreGermany’s DZ Bank secures MiCA license for ‘meinKrypto’ platform
Retail crypto access will initially cover Bitcoin, Ether, Litecoin and Cardano through participating cooperative banks.DZ Bank, one of Germany’s largest banking groups by assets, secured a license under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Reg...
Read MoreTokenized gold accounts for 25% of RWA net growth in 2025 after 177% market-cap rise
Onchain gold products added billions in new value last year, outpacing physical bullion and most gold ETFs as trading activity increasingly shifted to blockchain rails.Onchain gold products added billions in new value last year, growi...
Read MoreSpain’s Bankinter joins $35M Bit2Me round amid growing bank crypto alliances
Bankinter joins Tether and BBVA in the $35 million investment round after the Spanish crypto exchange received its MiCA license in 2025.Spanish bank Bankinter has taken a minority stake in Spanish cryptocurrency exchange Bit2Me, joining sta...
Read MorePerp DEXs will ‘eat’ expensive TradFi in 2026: Delphi Digital
Perp DEXs handle only a fraction of the trading activity seen in TradFi investments, but their infrastructure is catching up to the slow and fragmented centralized trading venues.Perpetual decentralized exchanges (DEXs) are gaining traction as traders t...
Read MoreBackpack exchange launches beta testing of prediction market platform
Backpack exchange launched an invite-only beta for its Unified Prediction Portfolio, letting users hedge and trade across markets in a single crypto account.Backpack, a cryptocurrency exchange founded by former employees of Alameda Research and the defunct ...
Read MoreVisa taps BVNK to power stablecoin payouts on Visa Direct
Visa has chosen BVNK to power Visa Direct pilots using stablecoins, enabling pre-funded cross-border payouts to wallets in select markets.Visa has chosen United Kingdom‑based stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK to power new Visa Direct pilots, allowing so...
Read MoreBitcoin cools near $96.5K as markets shrug off US tariff uncertainty
Bitcoin held near yearly highs as traders weighed geopolitical risks and a potential US Supreme Court tariff ruling that markets appear to have already priced in.Bitcoin (BTC) consolidated around ...
Read MoreOKX user’s desperate plea, Hong Kong talks gold stablecoins: Asia Express
OKX user issues desperate plea after funds frozen. Hong Kong hasn’t ruled out gold-backed stablecoins, but says it’s too early. Asia Express....
Read MoreTrump rules out SBF pardon, Bitcoin in ‘boring sideways’: Hodler’s Digest, Jan. 4 – 10
US President Donald Trump’s stance on Sam Bankman-Fried pardon, BitMine’s purchase in Ethereum shows continued confidence: Hodler’s Digest...
Read MoreOne metric shows crypto is now in a bear market: Carl ‘The Moon’
Carl “The Moon” Runefelt says crypto is already in a bear market based on one particular metric — and he’s 50/50 on how 2026 will play out....
Read MoreDavinci Jeremie bought Bitcoin at $1… but $100K BTC doesn’t excite him
Davinci Jeremie bought Bitcoin at $1 and told his followers to buy $1 worth in 2013. Now that BTC is at $100K the price no longer matters to him....
Read MoreBitget’s Gracy Chen is looking for ‘entrepreneurs, not wantrepreneurs’
Gracy Chen went from TV star to entrepreneur, becoming the CEO of top crypto exchange Bitget — and then blended it all together on Killer Whales....
Read More‘China’s Ethereum’ in civil war, Japan to embrace Bitcoin ETFs: Asia Express
“China’s Ethereum” co-founders clash on New Year’s Eve over Neo’s treasury, major Asian economies warm up to Bitcoin ETFs. Asia Express...
Read MoreKain Warwick loses $50K ETH bet, BitMine’s ‘1000x’ share plan: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 21 – Jan. 3
Crypto exec Kain Warwick lost a $50,000 Ether price prediction bet, Coinbase reveals “everything exchange”: Hodler’s Digest...
Read MoreIllivium’s risk-to-earn deathmatch, Axie Infinity to take ‘big swings’: Web3 Gamer
Axie Infinity will take more risks in 2026, Illivium’s working on a new risk-to-earn deathmatch, and Yat Siu’s thoughts on Trump: Web3 Gamer....
Read MoreHow crypto laws changed in 2025 — and how they’ll change in 2026
Crypto legislation is now in place across major economies, and coming soon in the US, but tax and privacy questions remain unresolved....
Read More9 weirdest AI stories from 2025: AI Eye
Fake band exposed by hoax spokesman, turning ChatGPT evil, and a vending machine calls the FBI over $2. The weirdest AI stories of 2025....
Read MoreChinese users turn to ‘U cards’ to get around crypto rules: Asia Express
Viral “U cards” are quietly onboarding Chinese users to crypto, and the digital yuan can now earn depositors interest at banks. Asia Express....
Read MoreBitcoin ‘never’ hit $100K in real terms, SEC’s crypto ‘dream team’: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 21 – 27
A crypto analyst says Bitcoin’s current market setup resembles that of 2019, SEC picks a crypto regulation “dream team”: Hodler’s Digest...
Read MoreBitcoin treasury crackdown, Asia embraces stablecoins: Asia Express 2025
Companies that pivot to Bitcoin treasuries face crackdown in Asia, China doubles down on crypto ban. Asia Express 2025 in review....
Read MoreBitcoin may dip to $65K in 2026, Clarity Act speculation grows: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 14 – 20
Fidelity researcher mulls over Bitcoin dropping to $65,000 in 2026, US Clarity Act may not boost Bitcoin’s price: Hodler’s Digest...
Read MoreBitcoin’s critical level is $82.5K, Ethereum ‘not done yet’: Trade Secrets
Is Bitcoin headed towards the mid-$70,000s for Christmas? Crypto With James says a new ATH for Ethereum is still on the cards. Trade Secrets....
Read MoreDo Kwon sentenced to 15 years, Bitcoin’s ‘choppy dance’: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 7 – 13
Do Kwon was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty, Bitcoin traders end to ‘manipulative’ BTC price dip: Hodler’s Digest...
Read MoreSei wallets in Xiaomi, Bhutan’s gold on Solana: Asia Express
Sei preloads crypto wallets in future Xiaomi smartphones. Bhutan launches gold tokens on Solana. Asia Express...
Read MoreBig questions: Would Bitcoin survive a 10-year power outage?
No power. No computers. Human race on life support. Could Bitcoin survive a decade-long global blackout? The answer may surprise you....
Read MoreMeet the onchain crypto detectives fighting crime better than the cops
Meet the crypto detectives who trace hacks and theft onchain. Some are professionals, others are keen enthusiasts who log on after work....
Read MoreQuantum attacking Bitcoin would be a waste of time: Kevin O’Leary
Kevin O’Leary, aka “Mr Wonderful,” says Bitcoin may not be the most logical first target for quantum computing attacks....
Read MoreXRP’s ‘now or never’ moment, Kalshi taps Solana: Hodler’s Digest, Nov. 30 – Dec. 6
XRP traders are eyeing a rally, Kalshi taps Solana, Peter Schiff fails to authenticate gold bar during onstage test with CZ: Hodler’s Digest...
Read MoreIndian investors look beyond Bitcoin, Japan to soften crypto tax: Asia Express
Indian crypto holders now hold 5 tokens on average, Ripple secures regulatory approval in Singapore, and Japan’s crypto tax: Asia Express...
Read More6 reasons Jack Dorsey is definitely Satoshi… and 5 reasons he’s not
Twitter founder Jack Dorsey was on the cypherpunk mailing list, can code in C++ and had every reason to want to invent Bitcoin. But did he?...
Read MoreHow Neal Stephenson ‘invented’ Bitcoin in the ‘90s: Author interview
Author Neal Stephenson mapped out how uncensorable, cryptographic digital currency could work more than a decade before Bitcoin was invented....
Read MoreCrypto gaming’s mainstream moment hinges on CLARITY Act: Web3 Gamer
Crypto gaming could thrive if the US Clarity Act passes Congress, but the sector should broaden beyond crypto-only models: Web3 Gamer...
Read MoreAnimoca’s bet on altcoin upside, analyst eyes $100K Bitcoin: Hodler’s Digest, Nov. 23 – 29
Animoca Brands is betting on altcoins amid its plans to go public, Bitcoin eyes a return to $100,000, and more: Hodler’s Digest...
Read MoreKoreans ‘pump’ alts after Upbit hack, China BTC mining surge: Asia Express
How the $36 million hack of Upbit led to surging altcoin prices, China’s mining ban less effective than ever, Thailand vs WRLD: Asia Express...
Read MoreWhen privacy and AML laws conflict: Crypto projects’ impossible choice
Lawyers say privacy laws and AML laws sometimes conflict and there’s no clear path to compliance for decentralized blockchain projects....
Read MoreRising hockey star’s new life in Ethereum after devastating car crash: Trevor Koverko
A car accident left Trevor Koverko with brain injuries. But his fortunes turned around when Vitalik handed him the Ethereum white paper....
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