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Major U.S. Bank BNY Enters On-chain Cash Race With Tokenized Deposit Pilot

BNY has rolled out new tokenized deposits that mirror client balances on a private blockchain while deposits stay on bank books. The first phase targets collateral and margin moves with real-time, 24/7 settlement. Early users include ICE, Citadel Securities, DRW, Baillie Gifford, Circle, and Ripple.

, by Amin Ayan

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Vitalik Buterin Defends Tornado Cash Dev Facing 5 Years: ‘Don’t Criminalize Code’

Vitalik Buterin has defended Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm, arguing his prosecution represents a broader threat to privacy, open-source development, and digital rights as U.S. authorities weigh new legal boundaries for software creators.

, by Hassan Shittu

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Bitcoin Reclaims $90K as Strong U.S Jobs Data Fuels $100K Push

Bitcoin has moved back above $90,000, rising toward $92,000 on $39B spot volume as U.S. jobs data today shaped rate bets. Traders have watched $93,500 as a hurdle, with 50-week and 21-week EMAs near $96K and $101K. Bitfinex data show whales closing longs; Mercuryo says investors reposition for 2026.

, by Anas Hassan

Weekly Crypto Regulation Roundup: DOJ Bitcoin Sale Sparks Alarm and U.S. Crypto Laws Face Election Headwinds

This week’s regulatory headlines show a familiar reality for the U.S. crypto industry: momentum exists, but coherence does not. From prediction markets and Bitcoin custody to election-driven delays in legislation, policymakers appear increasingly aware of crypto’s importance, yet remain deeply...

, by Tanzeel Akhtar

Sharplink Rakes in $33M From Ether Staking as “100% ETH” Bet Pays Off

SharpLink Gaming’s decision to commit fully to Ethereum and place its entire crypto treasury into staking is beginning to show measurable results, as the company reports more than $33 million in passive income generated from Ether staking over the past seven months. The disclosure places...

, by Hassan Shittu

Shiba Inu Price Prediction: SHIB Drops 4.5%, But One Signal Says a New Bull Run is Starting

The Shiba Inu price has ticked higher today, continuing its strong start to 2026 as momentum builds across the meme coin market. SHIB is up 17% over the past week and 21% in the past two weeks, showing clear signs of recovery after months of sluggish performance. While it has pulled back...

, by Simon Chandler

Ripple Secures FCA Approval to Expand Crypto Operations in the UK

Ripple secured FCA registration and EMI authorization, expanding its regulated crypto and payments operations in the UK.

, by Amin Ayan

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $1.1B in 3 Days, Nearly Wiping Out 2026 Gains

U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have shed roughly $1.1 billion over the past three trading days, nearly erasing the modest gains recorded at the start of 2026. Data from SoSoValue shows that through January 8, there were daily net outflows of $398.95 million, following heavier...

, by Hassan Shittu

South Korea to Allow Spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2026 Growth Plan

South Korea plans to introduce spot Bitcoin ETFs this year as part of its 2026 Economic Growth Strategy, while the Financial Services Commission accelerates phase-two digital asset legislation that will establish a comprehensive stablecoin regulatory framework. According to a local source, the...

, by Anas Hassan

Andreessen Horowitz Raises $15B Across Funds, Capturing 18% of U.S. Venture Capital in 2025

Andreessen Horowitz has raised more than $15 billion in new capital, reinforcing its position as one of the most influential venture firms shaping the future of technology in the United States. The new funds span multiple strategies, including American Dynamism ($1.176 billion), Apps ($1.7...

, by Tanzeel Akhtar

UK’s FCA Sets September 2026 Deadline for New Crypto Licensing Era

Britain's financial regulator has confirmed that crypto firms must secure formal authorization by September 2026 to continue operating under new rules taking effect in 2027, which will end the current registration-only system and require full regulatory approval for digital asset...

, by Anas Hassan

Flaw Found in Bitcoin Staking Protocol Babylon Could Disrupt Consensus

A flaw in Babylon’s BLS vote extension lets malicious validators omit block hash data, risking consensus failures at epoch boundaries.

, by Amin Ayan

Bitcoin Price Prediction: Wall Street Giant Says BTC Could Hit $2.9 Million – Here’s What Needs to Happen First

Bitcoin trades near $90K as a Wall Street model suggests a long-term path toward $2.9M per coin. Here’s what drives the forecast and what BTC needs to break out next.

, by Arslan Butt

Why Is Crypto Up Today? – January 9, 2026

The crypto market is up today, albeit barely, with the cryptocurrency market capitalisation rising by 0.3%, standing at $3.18 trillion. Currently, 63 of the top 100 coins have dropped over the past 24 hours. At the same time, the total crypto trading volume stands at $112 billion. Crypto...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Rain Raises $250M Series C to Scale Stablecoin-Powered Payments Infrastructure

Rain, a stablecoin payments infrastructure provider, has raised $250 million in a Series C funding round led by ICONIQ valuing the company at $1.95 billion and bringing its total funding to more than $338 million. The funding round included participation from Sapphire Ventures, Dragonfly,...

, by Tanzeel Akhtar

Masked Gunmen Steal Crypto USB in France as Tax Official Caught Selling Data to Gangs

A woman was held captive by masked gunmen in Manosque after robbers targeted her partner's crypto USB drive. The January 6 incident brought France's total to 14 recent attacks, leading global statistics according to security researcher Jameson Lopp's database. Three hooded individuals...

, by Anas Hassan

Colombia Orders Crypto Exchanges to Report User Data in Tax Crackdown — Here’s What’s at Stake

Colombia has taken a decisive step toward tightening oversight of its fast-growing crypto market, ordering exchanges and service providers to collect and report detailed user data as part of a broader tax enforcement push. The move places Bitcoin, stablecoins, and other digital assets firmly...

, by Hassan Shittu

South Korea’s Top Court Rules Bitcoin on Exchanges Can Be Seized

South Korea's Supreme Court has issued its first ruling, establishing that Bitcoin held on domestic exchanges such as Upbit and Bithumb can be legally seized under the Criminal Procedure Act, according to a local report from The Chosun Daily. The December 11 decision resolves years of legal...

, by Anas Hassan

Sanctions Drive Illicit Crypto Activity to Record Highs in 2025

Ongoing sanctions against nation-states pushed illicit cryptocurrency activity to unprecedented levels in 2025.

, by Amin Ayan

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