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Nomura-backed Laser Digital introduces tokenized bitcoin yield-bearing fund
The Laser Digital Bitcoin Diversified Yield Fund SP targets excess returns on top of BTC performance.
Solana outpaces crypto market as Claude Code-linked token frenzy lifts network activity
Network activity has risen, driven by speculation around AI tokens, with active addresses increasing from 14.7 million to 18.9 million in a week.
Iran’s central bank bought $507 million USDT to underpin rial, report finds
Elliptic traced more than $500 million in USDT tied to Iran’s central bank, suggesting the stablecoin was used to manage foreign-exchange pressures and build a “sanctions-proof” alternative to dollar banking.
BlackRock names crypto and tokenization as ‘themes driving markets’ in 2026
The $10 trillion asset manager includes bitcoin, ether and stablecoins in its 2026 outlook, spotlighting blockchain as a rising force in modern finance.
Bitcoin utility blockchain VerifiedX debuts ‘Venmo-for crypto’ payment app Butterfly
The Butterfly app goes live in partnership with Crypto.com, Moonpay and Blockdaemon.
Trump's Davos speech likely to set the tone as bitcoin holds under $90,000: Crypto Daybook Americas
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 21, 2026
Bitcoin steadies near $89,000 as broad risk-off sentiment persists: Crypto Markets Today
Bitcoin consolidated after a sharp Tuesday selloff alongside a broader risk-off move in equities, while altcoins suffered deeper losses in light of elevated volatility.
Galaxy Digital to start $100 million hedge fund targeting crypto, fintech: FT
The fund will allocate up to 30% to crypto tokens and 70% to financial services stocks, taking both long and short positions to capitalize on market shifts.
Binance to add Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin on Ethereum, XRP Ledger support is coming
The dollar-backed stablecoin be available starting Thursday on Ethereum, with support for the XRP Ledger expected soon.
Tokenized gold volumes beat most ETFs as metal rallies toward $5,000
Crypto tokens backed by gold booked $178 billion trading volume last year, surpassing all but one major gold ETF, a report showed.
