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Paxos' gold token rakes in record inflows as crypto investors turn to the yellow metal
Tokenized gold has improved the traditional store of value metal's utility, while bitcoin trades like a risk asset amid uncertain times, one expert noted.

Optimism governance approves OP token buyback plan tied to superchain revenue
The proposal links the OP token more directly to the economic performance of the Superchain.

Federal Reserve holds policy steady as early rate cut bets vanish and bitcoin stalls
The January Fed rate decision capped a sharp reversal in easing expectations, likely among the reasons for crypto's poor price performance.

Coinbase rolls out prediction markets to all U.S. customers
The feature, first announced in December, was built in partnership with U.S.-regulated prediction market operator Kalshi.

Circle shares rise 4% as Polymarket-driven USDC growth prompts analyst upgrade
Mizuho's Dan Dolev revised his bearish outlook on the stablecoin issuer, upgrading the stock to neutral.

Robinhood CEO says tokenized stocks could prevent another GameStop freeze
Vlad Tenev blamed the buying halt on its app in 2021 on bad infrastructure, a problem that he says tokenization would solve.

Bitcoin treasury firm Strive raises $225 million to pay off loans, buy more bitcoin
The offering of SATA shares was oversubscribed and upsized from the initial $150 million target.

Tether is buying up to $1 billion of gold per month and storing it in a 'James Bond' bunker
The company's gold purchases are mostly for its own reserves, but also support its XAUT stablecoin.

Stablecoins seen as ‘the default’ for payments as OKX brings crypto card to Europe
With EU banks exploring stablecoin issuance and regulators laying ground rules, OKX says its card marks a turning point in crypto’s integration into everyday finance.

Bitcoin climbs above $89,000 as U.S. dollar tumbles on President Trump's remarks
The president said he isn't concerned about the dollar's recent declines, sending the greenback plunging even lower.

