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Ripple APAC managing director Fiona Murray said there was sufficient institutional interest in Australia to warrant the costs of acquiring an Australian Financial Services License.

The prediction markets platform argued for an injunction against Ohio authorities, claiming that federal commodities laws superseded state laws on sport event contracts.

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Bearish Ether derivatives data and slowing network use weigh on ETH price, even as developers plan for faster transactions and more flexible wallet fees.

Shares of the stablecoin issuer have seemingly decoupled from the broader crypto market, gaining 49% this year and doubling since early February.

The collaboration will provide custody and trading infrastructure as StableX builds a $100 million digital asset treasury focused on stablecoins.

Paul Atkins said that he had stopped ”duplicative enforcement actions” between the SEC and CFTC, stressing the need for a coordinated approach.

Bitcoin is the frontrunner in the crypto market, while 36% of altcoins trade near their all-time lows. Do altcoin price metrics suggest an altseason is next?

Crypto theft slowed sharply last month after a spike in January, but security companies warn that scammers are increasingly exploiting wallet permissions and social engineering tactics.

The French banking group’s digital asset arm expanded its MiCA-compliant euro-backed stablecoin as part of a multichain strategy for regulated digital asset infrastructure.

Bitcoin’s sell-side liquidity reached a two-month high, mirroring a setup seen in January. Should traders prepare for a sell-off?

A policy paper from the UK government's Home Office said that “vulnerabilities remain” in authorities' attempts to fight fraud in emerging payments, including digital assets.

HYPE technical setup points to an initial breakout toward $50, with growing demand for macro-linked perps adding to the upside case.

Bitcoin miner Canaan boosted its BTC and ETH reserves to record levels in February, expanding its Texas operations even as many public mining firms reduce holdings.

Bitcoin copied a relief rally in stocks, but concerns focus on downside liquidity and looming 50-day moving average resistance.

Republicans in the US House of Representatives have threatened the future of an affordable housing bill if it doesn’t include an outright ban on CBDCs.

The move to revive Solana ecosystem journalism comes after a $40 million treasury wallet breach at parent Step Finance led to its shuttering.

Trust Wallet launched address poisoning protection on 32 EVM chains, adding scam address screening as wallet security pressure intensifies.

Michael Selig said blockchain-powered prediction markets could improve price discovery and public information, even as several US states challenge the platforms in court.

Strategy sold a record amount of STRC, estimated to fund 1,420 Bitcoin purchases in a single day after easing ATM sales restrictions.

The integration allows Ledger devices to sign BTCVault transactions as Babylon develops infrastructure to use Bitcoin as collateral.

How BIP-360 reshapes Bitcoin’s quantum defense strategy, what it improves and why it stops short of full post-quantum security.

A French couple was forced to transfer about $1 million in Bitcoin during a fake police home invasion as wrench attacks keep rising, local media reported.

Bitcoin price taps $71,000, with liquidity thin above the spot price and heavy clusters below, setting up a potential sweep of the highs before another dip.

DeFi lacks its final primitive. Insurance turns hidden risks into priced, programmable coverage. Programmable insurance with uncorrelated capital creates TVC safety nets.

Capital outflows, even as activity surges across Ethereum’s ecosystem, highlight the growing disconnect between usage growth and ETH’s market performance, a CryptoQuant report shows.

The blockchain data flagged shows a spike in liquidations over the past 24 hours. Some observers believe the event may have been linked to a price update in an risk-oracle system that Aave uses to determine the value of collateral.

Digital dollar use in payments and crypto markets may slowly pull deposits from banks, forcing lenders to seek pricier funding, a new report by Jeffries finds.

According to the firm, the next wave of users that will onboard into crypto will be thanks to networks where users earn crypto by contributing work rather than buying tokens outright.

As the window narrows to pass a crypto market structure bill this year, lawmakers told bankers at a Washington summit that the final bill won't risk deposits.

The new monitoring platform aims to detect suspicious trading as prediction markets face scrutiny over insider information.

Stablecoins are decoupling from crypto market cycles as they are increasingly used for digital payments, Bernstein analysts said, which bodes well for USDC issuer Circle.

The SEC chairman made clear that formal new ties between the U.S. markets regulators will run so deep as to include combined meetings with firms pitching products.

Insitutions experimenting with stablecoins are shifting from single-vendor pilots to multi-provider infrastructure designed for global reach.

Without privacy, the industry is fundamentally mismatched with its audience and stalling mass adoption, argues Gruell.

The veteran financial advisor says the banking lobby will likely win the yield-bearing stablecoin debate.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) on Tuesday said it will convene an extraordinary meeting of its member countries to consider releasing emergency oil reserves.

Commodity Futures Trading Commission chief Michael Selig updated his progress on guidance for DeFi developers, crypto derivatives and prediction markets.

In a post on X, the blockchain's co-founder said the Ethereum Foundation is testing a new method for running validators that could make staking infrastructure significantly easier for institutions holding large amounts of ether.

Solana funds are seeing more institutional demand, while the XRP products are retail investor favorites, according to a Bloomberg report.

The acquisition follows SolanaFloor's shutdown last month due to a $27 million exploit linked to its parent company, Step Finance.

The initiative will reward trading and DeFi use of tokenized stocks as the sector tops $1 billion and gains traction with major exchanges.

As regulation advances and institutions adopt blockchain settlement, stablecoins are expanding beyond crypto trading into payments infrastructure.

Near Protocol (NEAR), up 3.6% from Monday, was also a top performer.

The maker of Claude filed suit against multiple federal agencies, arguing it was shut out of government procurement without the legal process required to ban a vendor.

Basketball.fun is processing refunds for those who aren’t willing to wait until the NBA-focused crypto project’s marketplace goes live.

Bitcoin can hit a price of $1 million per coin even with "reasonably conservative assumptions," Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan argued. Here's why.

President Trump's official Solana meme coin fell to its lowest price since soon after launch as perceptions of his job performance suffer.

Moltbook is a Reddit-style platform where AI agents interact with each other, spawning communities—and even a digital religion.

BullshitBench tests whether AI models can detect nonsensical questions—or if they'll confidently answer them anyway. The results are dire.

X Money, Elon Musk's financial "everything app," is getting closer to its public launch, but Dogecoin (DOGE) doesn't have an apparent role.

Polymarket will work with Palantir on developing systems for rooting out insider trading and manipulation in sports prediction markets.

Bitcoin ticked up above $71K on Tuesday as Trump sends mixed messages on Iran, while hopes for a crypto breakout cool amid Fed uncertainty.

Hyperliquid's HYPE token spiked as oil perpetuals volume hits $1.4B, with non-crypto markets now dominating its permissionless trading.

The incident is the latest in a spate of “$5 wrench attack” crypto kidnappings that have swept France in recent months.

Michael Saylor’s Strategy just bought $1.28 billion worth of Bitcoin, while Nasdaq is teaming up with Kraken for tokenized stock trading.

Blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis argued that crypto’s transparency creates a “powerful flywheel” of fraud disruption.

Arkham claimed that the transfers were intended “presumably to sell,” though neither Cameron nor Tyler Winklevoss has commented on the move.

The potential lawsuit adds to existing tension between traditional lenders and crypto firms over access to the U.S. financial system.

The DOJ is attempting to retry Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm even as the U.S. Treasury acknowledges mixers may have legitimate uses.

Liverpool and Manchester United have complained after Grok mocked the Hillsborough and Munich tragedies on Monday.

Oil’s sharp swing and renewed Bitcoin ETF inflows highlight a fragile rebound as on-chain data suggest crypto market stress may be easing.

Americans are increasingly using AI tools even as a majority say the technology’s risks outweigh its benefits.

Blockchain analysis firm TRM Labs identified links to a Russia-backed influence operation paying agitators in cryptocurrency.

Jack Dorsey has long been Bitcoin-focused. So why is Block building stablecoin support into Cash App?

Prominent privacy coin Zcash (ZEC) has jumped 7% over the last day as the Zcash Open Development Lab announced a $25 million fundraise.

The AI company filed a lawsuit in federal court after the Pentagon blacklisted Claude over restrictions on military use.

Bitcoin broke the descending triangle with a massive candle—then crept right back inside. Today, it's trying again, but the daily chart isn't convincing.

The Ethereum-buying firm attributed its full-year performance to the asset’s volatility.

Coinbase launched regulated crypto futures in 26 European countries, offering perpetual and dated contracts with up to 10x leverage.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has joined the $333,000 fundraising round for Stack BTC alongside Blockchain.com.

Michael Saylor declared the start of a “second century,” following the firm’s 100th Bitcoin purchase last month.

Crypto funds saw $619M weekly inflow as oil spikes triggered late outflows, with experts split on whether Bitcoin can withstand macro pressure.

Bitcoin and other crypto coins are rising as oil's surge cools, Polymarket and Kalshi are reportedly raising at massive valuations, and more.

The price of Ethereum is up 4% over the last day, rebounding after a weekend slump under $2,000 as BitMine reveals its latest ETH buy.

The initiative is geared towards modernizing processes including corporate actions, shareholder engagement and proxy voting.

The platform uses multiple AI agents to generate and optimize game assets as studios increasingly experiment with AI in production.

New wallet research aims to preserve a core feature exchanges use to generate deposit addresses without exposing private keys.

Crypto majors are red while Gold nears $5,000 and Silver closes in on $100; BTC -1% at $89,100; ETH -2% at $2,925, SOL -2% at $127; XRP -2% to $1.90. ZRO (+15%), AXS (+10%) and DASH (+8%) led top movers. Ledger is preparing for a $4B IPO, enlisting Goldman Sachs, Jefferies and Barclays for support. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicted crypto could hit new highs in 2026, pointing to regulatory momentum and institutional participation as key drivers. President Trump sued JPMorgan for $5 billion, alleging politically motivated “debanking”. BitGo briefly surged in its stock market debut before finishing its first

Roger Bayston, Head of Digital Assets at Franklin Templeton, unpacks how one of the world's largest asset managers embraced tokenization.

Crypto majors are green and rebounding after Trump pivoted on EU tariffs; BTC +2% at $89,900; ETH +2% at $2,995, SOL +2% at $130; XRP +3% to $1.94. CC (+15%), SKY (+11%) and SAND (+10%) led top movers. Crypto markets saw more than $1B in liquidations as Bitcoin rebounded sharply after President Trump signaled a retreat from proposed tariff measures. Vitalik Buterin proposed native DVT staking to strengthen Ethereum security and decentralization, signaling continued protocol-level experimentation. Bitgo announced its IPO at $18 per share, valuing it at ~$2B. The Senate Ag Committee confirmed that its version of the Clarity Act

Crypto majors are very red following a red Tuesday across markets; BTC -3% at $88,200; ETH -6% at $2,905, SOL -2% at $127; XRP -2% to $1.88. MYX (+11%) and ZRO (+10%) led top movers. Bitcoin and Solana both fell below key technical support levels as selling pressure accelerated. Over $1B in longs were liquidated during Bitcoin’s slide below $88k. Delaware Life added Bitcoin exposure to a fixed indexed annuity by linking performance to BlackRock’s spot BTC ETF, one of the first big moves to expand crypto access inside traditional insurance products. Trump Media announced plans to airdrop crypto tokens

Crypto majors are red following Trump’s tariff turmoil; BTC -2% at $91,100; ETH -4% at $3,105, SOL -3% at $129; XRP -2% to $1.93. CC (+12%), MYX (+5%) and SYRUP (+4%) led top movers. The NYSE began preparations for 24/7 tokenized stock and ETF trading. Steak ’n Shake revealed roughly $10M in Bitcoin exposure alongside the creation of a corporate BTC strategic reserve. Vitalik Buterin called for more sophisticated DAO governance models to improve accountability, coordination, and long-term sustainability. Bermuda outlined plans for a fully onchain national economy, working with Coinbase and Circle on payments, identity, and tokenized financial infrastructure.

Crypto majors are red following Trump’s tariff turmoil; BTC -2% at $91,100; ETH -4% at $3,105, SOL -3% at $129; XRP -2% to $1.93. CC (+12%), MYX (+5%) and SYRUP (+4%) led top movers. The NYSE began preparations for 24/7 tokenized stock and ETF trading. Steak ’n Shake revealed roughly $10M in Bitcoin exposure alongside the creation of a corporate BTC strategic reserve. Vitalik Buterin called for more sophisticated DAO governance models to improve accountability, coordination, and long-term sustainability. Bermuda outlined plans for a fully onchain national economy, working with Coinbase and Circle on payments, identity, and tokenized financial infrastructure.

Crypto majors are very green with Bitcoin making a new another 2-month high; BTC +2% at $96,7500; ETH +2% at $3,360, SOL even at $145; XRP -1% to $2.11. DCR (+30%), DASH (+10%), ICP (+10%) and ZEC (+7%) led top movers; XMR hit another new ATH at $800 before retracing to $725. Coinbase pulled support for the Senate’s crypto market structure bill ahead of a key vote, citing major concerns with the latest draft, leading to the Senate delaying the bill. Zcash avoided SEC action after the Zcash Foundation said the agency’s investigation has concluded. Ripple secured a Luxembourg license

BTC: 95k (+3%) | BTC.D: 59.2% (-0.1%). ETH: 3313 (+6%) | BNB: 936 (+3%) | SOL: 145 (+2%). Top Gainers: IP, ICP, PUMP, PEPE, ENA. BTC ETFs: +$754m | ETH ETFs: +$130m. Crypto rallies on largest ETF inflow in 3 months. Senate committee to vote on crypto bill on Jan 27. Stablecoin issues with bill still being fought over. Ethena Labs makes USDe free from gas fees. Bitdeer overtakes MARA on ‘managed hashrate’. Polygon Labs to buy Coinme, Sequence for $250m. BitPanda eyes Frankfurt IPO in 1H26. CZ invests in perp trading platform Genius Terminal. Coingecko eyes sales at $500m

Crypto majors are green; BTC +1.5% at $92,000; ETH +1% at $3,130, SOL +2% at $142; XRP +1% to $2.06. DASH (+60%), IP (+30%) and XMR (+13%) led top movers; XMR hit another new ATH at $680 (now $640). Gold and Silver hit new ATHs again in the wake of the Powell investigation. The US Senate released the draft Crypto Market Clarity Act, including limits on stablecoin rewards. Senator Warren pressed the SEC over inclusion of crypto in 401ks arguing they expose retirees to too much risk. Vitalik Buterin warned crypto needs better decentralized stablecoins, citing governance capture and inflation

Crypto majors are green; BTC +1.5% at $92,000; ETH +1% at $3,130, SOL +2% at $142; XRP +1% to $2.06. DASH (+60%), IP (+30%) and XMR (+13%) led top movers; XMR hit another new ATH at $680 (now $640). Gold and Silver hit new ATHs again in the wake of the Powell investigation. The US Senate released the draft Crypto Market Clarity Act, including limits on stablecoin rewards. Senator Warren pressed the SEC over inclusion of crypto in 401ks arguing they expose retirees to too much risk. Vitalik Buterin warned crypto needs better decentralized stablecoins, citing governance capture and inflation

Crypto majors are mostly flat headed into Monday open; btc even at $90,600; eth +1% at $3,110, sol +2% at $140; xrp -2% to $2.04. Ip (+20%) and xmr (+15%) led top movers; xmr hit a new ath at $590. Fed chair Jerome Powell released a video message claiming that the criminal charges he faces are due to his not cutting interest rates in line with Trump’s wishes. X (twitter) announced plans for “smart cashtags” to show crypto and stock prices live next to tickers. Vaneck projected bitcoin could reach $53m by 2050, outlining long-term adoption, trade settlement and store-of-value

Crypto majors are mostly flat ahead of today’s supreme court opinion on the trump tariffs; btc +1% at $90,300; eth 13% at $3,090, sol +3% at $138; xrp +1% to $2.10. Polygon (+11%), zec (+11%) and syrup (+7%) led top movers. Jpmorgan said the recent bitcoin and ethereum sell-off may be bottoming, pointing to improving positioning and easing downside pressure after early-year weakness. Bank of america analysts upgraded coinbase to buy, citing improved regulatory clarity, growing institutional adoption, and stronger long-term earnings visibility. Morgan stanley is planning to launch a digital wallet later this year that could support tokenized assets,

Africa’s institutional crypto adoption is accelerating amid progress in regulatory clarity.

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The recovery from the range lows offered a trading opportunity, but the higher timeframe trend was bearish.

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TRON is set to power the next wave of AI-driven finance with scalable blockchain infrastructure. .

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Bitmine’s ETH-heavy portfolio shows that corporate crypto strategies are diversifying beyond the Bitcoin treasury model.

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Analyzing the potential impact of the upcoming Aptos token unlock on APT market cap.

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Long oil orders highlight divergence between sentiment and positioning, building a bullish case for crypto.

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Investors with multi-year time horizons can look to buy. Short-term holders and swing traders would want to see $250 flipped to support.

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Bitcoin is attempting to hold support around $70,000 following a sharp market correction.

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OKX Ventures received 4.47M ENA as buyers dominate spot demand near the critical $0.10 support zone.

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Despite extreme fear, Hyperliquid’s strong revenue model and growing trading volumes keep traders bullish.

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PIPPIN rose to $0.39 but retraced as sellers turned to profit realization.

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