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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.
Solayer unveils $35 million fund for real-time DeFi, AI and tokenization apps on infiniSVM
Funded by Solayer Labs and Solayer Foundation, the effort targets onchain apps with revenue and high usage potential.
Mastercard said to weigh Zerohash investment after ending takeover talks worth billions
The credit card giant is considering a strategic investment in Zerohash as opposed to buying the company outright, according to people familiar with the transaction.
