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Bitcoin trails gold as yen intervention concerns weigh on risk assets
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 26, 2026
Japan ETFs said likely to trade by 2028 as SBI, Nomura ready products
The Financial Services Agency is moving to classify crypto as an eligible asset for exchange-traded funds, with potential inflows reaching $6.4 billion, according to Nikkei.
U.K. FCA moves closer to crypto regulation with final consumer duty consultation
The UK regulator said crypto firms must ensure good outcomes for customers without stifling innovation.
Binance’s Changpeng Zhao says bitcoin will ‘break’ the four-year cycle this year
In an interview with CNBC, Binance’s CZ spoke of bitcoin’s four year cycles and the potential for a BTC all-time high this year due to a greater acceptance of crypto worldwide.
Swiss banking giant UBS planning to offer crypto services to specific clients
UBS will gradually introduce crypto services, starting with select private clients in Switzerland, according to Bloomberg.
Ledger said to seek $4 billion IPO in New York, tripling 2023 valuation: FT
Ledger is working with Goldman Sachs, Jefferies and Barclays to list in New York, potentially tripling its last valuation, the Financial Times reported.
Bitcoin, ether ETFs to become more powerful as options rule relaxes: Crypto Daybook Americas
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 23, 2026
Binance applies for EU crypto license in Greece under MiCA framework
The exchange confirmed it has applied for regulatory approval under the MiCA regime, part of a broader effort to regain footing in major markets.
Russia’s ruble-pegged stablecoin helped evade sanctions to the tune of $100 billion
Elliptic says the ruble-pegged A7A5 processed nearly 250,000 onchain transactions, demonstrating how stablecoins facilitate cross-border flows under sanctions pressure.
Crypto regulation to become global reality this year, PwC says
PwC says 2026 is when crypto rules go live globally, reshaping stablecoins, compliance, and the race to become the industry’s most trusted hub.
