Ethereum co‑founder Vitalik Buterin says decentralized social media will make a strong comeback in 2026, as open, competing platforms can improve public communication and steer users away from centralized feeds. He criticized many crypto social projects for using speculative tokens that reward influence over real content quality, arguing that this approach creates bubbles rather than …
Nansen has launched powerful AI‑driven trading tools on its web and mobile apps, letting users analyze on-chain data and execute trades directly on Solana and Base without switching platforms. Built on insights from over 500 million labeled wallets, the new features include AI‑powered “vibe trading,” a desktop terminal, and a non‑custodial Nansen Wallet to keep users …
Binance has officially listed Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin, with spot trading set to go live at 8:00 a.m. UTC tomorrow. Traders will have access to pairs such as RLUSD/USDT, RLUSD/U, and XRP/RLUSD. Deposits are currently open on Ethereum, while withdrawals will begin on January 23. To encourage liquidity, Binance is offering zero trading fees on select …
Bhutan’s sovereign wealth fund, Druk Holding and Investments, will deploy a national validator on the Sei Network in the first quarter of 2026. Building on its crypto initiatives since 2019, including mining over 11,000 Bitcoins using surplus hydroelectric power and enabling crypto payments for tourists, this move strengthens Sei’s decentralization. It also supports Bhutan’s broader …
Starting March 1, 2026, Steak n Shake will give hourly employees at its 400 company-operated U.S. locations a Bitcoin bonus of $0.21 per hour via Fold app integration. The rewards will vest after two years to promote employee loyalty. This initiative follows the chain’s May 2025 Bitcoin payment rollout, which increased same-store sales by 15 …
On January 20, major spot crypto ETFs faced significant outflows as market sentiment turned cautious. Bitcoin ETFs saw roughly $483 million leave, with Grayscale’s GBTC dropping $161 million and Fidelity’s FBTC losing $152 million. Ethereum ETFs ended a five-day inflow streak, seeing $230 million withdrawn. XRP ETFs declined by $53.3 million overall, despite a $2 …
Michael Saylor’s firm, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), has acquired 22,305 Bitcoin for about $2.13 billion, adding to its massive corporate Bitcoin treasury. This brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 709,715 BTC, acquired for roughly $53.92 billion at an average of $75,979 per Bitcoin. Strategy remains one of the largest public corporate holders of Bitcoin, reinforcing …
Cronos Labs has joined the MiCA Crypto Alliance to align its CRO token with the EU’s Markets in Crypto‑Assets rules, effective since late 2024. The partnership introduces MiCA‑ready white papers and standardized disclosure templates, supported by members like Hedera and Ripple, to ensure transparency. Meanwhile, the Cronos network is growing with over 500 dApps, new …
Vanguard Group’s Value Index Fund (VVIAX) bought 1.23 million MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares for $202.5 million, marking its first investment in the Bitcoin-focused company holding 687,410 BTC. Earlier, Vanguard’s Mid-Cap Fund (VMCIX) acquired 2.91 million shares worth $505 million as MSTR reached mid-cap benchmarks. While some see this as traditional finance warming up to crypto, others …
Portugal’s gambling regulator, SRIJ, has ordered Polymarket to shut down and be blocked nationwide, ruling the crypto prediction platform illegal for operating without proper authorization and breaking the country’s ban on political betting. The decision comes after reports that over €4 million was wagered on Portuguese presidential markets just hours before results were announced, sparking …
A Bitcoin whale that had remained inactive for 13 years has moved 909.38 BTC, worth approximately $84.62 million, to a new wallet, according to on-chain analytics. These coins were originally purchased for under $7 each, resulting in a staggering 13,900× increase in value. The transfer was not sent directly to an exchange, indicating the holder may be …
Bitmine Immersion Technologies, led by Tom Lee and supported by Cathie Wood and Pantera, added 86,848 ETH (around $279 million) to its staking. The company now has 1.77 million ETH staked, worth $5.66 billion, more than 40 % of its treasury. With 36 million ETH (30 % of the network) already locked in staking, this move helps reduce supply on exchanges. Bitmine aims to …
Tether, issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, and Bitqik, a licensed cryptocurrency exchange in Laos, have teamed up to boost financial literacy about Bitcoin, stablecoins, and blockchain technology across the country. The collaboration will host quarterly educational events in cities like Vientiane, Pakse, Vangvieng, and Luang Prabang, plus online content to teach digital finance …
Crypto Trader “1011 market crash trader” suffered a massive setback as crypto markets plunged amid rising EU–US tensions. His unrealized profits dropped by $35.9 million as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana tumbled sharply. Once sitting on huge gains, his current long positions now show just $13 million in unrealized profit. After paying $7.7 million in funding …
Aster DEX has launched an automated buyback program, directing 20-40% of daily platform fees to repurchase $ASTER from its reserve wallet. This expands an earlier initiative, allowing up to 80% of fees to support the token. The move comes as $ASTER tumbled 12% to $0.63, triggered by Bitcoin’s drop from $95,400 to $92,000 and a …
Crypto scams hit an all-time high in 2025, with AI-driven schemes causing massive losses, Chainalysis reports. Illicit addresses received over $14B, likely crossing $17B as more wallets are tracked. Impersonation scams surged 1,400% YoY, while AI-linked groups made 4.5× more money with 9× the daily transactions. Industrialized “Lighthouse” scam kits generated $1.5M over 3 years. …
XRP has emerged as the most traded digital asset in South Korea, highlighting massive retail adoption across the country. According to Upbit, one of the nation’s largest exchanges, the XRP/KRW pair led the market for most of 2025. Upbit alone processed over $1 trillion in total trades, showing strong everyday demand for XRP. This is …
BingX has signed a multi‑year partnership with Scuderia Ferrari HP, becoming its first motorsport sponsor and the team’s first collaboration with a crypto exchange brand. The deal, effective from January 1, 2026, makes BingX a Team Partner, linking two global brands known for innovation and performance. The partnership will include presence at race events, digital platforms, global …
Belarus has signed Decree No. 19, legally creating crypto banks that can combine digital token operations with traditional banking services such as payments and deposits. These institutions must be joint-stock companies registered as residents of the High-Tech Park and listed in the National Bank’s crypto bank registry, and they’ll operate under dual oversight by park …
XRP has become one of the most searched cashtags on X, showing growing interest in the token. According to Nikita Bier, Head of Product at X, recent data shows XRP ranking alongside popular names such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tesla, and GameStop. The strong search activity reflects XRP’s active online community and ongoing interest in Ripple-related …
Citron Research sharply criticized Coinbase for abandoning support of crypto market structure legislation, arguing the exchange’s retreat reflects self-interest and fear of increased competition rather than genuine policy concerns. The firm instead highlighted Securitize, a tokenization platform backed by BlackRock and poised to go public via SPAC in the first half of 2026. With over …
CME Group plans to roll out cash-settled futures for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM) on February 9, pending regulatory approval. The contracts will be available on CME Globex in both standard and micro sizes, giving traders flexible access to regulated altcoin exposure. CME says demand for crypto derivatives continues to grow, supported by …
Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine Immersion Technologies announced a $200 million equity investment in Beast Industries, the company behind MrBeast’s global media, Feastables snacks, and major philanthropic campaigns like feeding over 20 million people. Bitmine’s chairman, Tom Lee, said MrBeast’s huge reach with Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and Millennials makes the partnership strategic, while Beast CEO Jeff Housenbold said the …
Brevis and BNB Chain are expanding their collaboration into privacy infrastructure by partnering with 0xbow to launch an Intelligent Privacy Pool on BNB Chain in Q1 2026. This privacy layer builds on 0xbow’s Privacy Pools, which use zero-knowledge proofs to mask transaction details while maintaining compliance safeguards. Users will be able to prove the legitimacy …
Crypto banking firm Sygnum forecasts that upcoming US regulations, including the CLARITY Act and Bitcoin Act, could drive sovereign Bitcoin reserves and boost tokenized bond issuance by major institutions in 2026. Countries like Brazil, Japan, and Germany may adopt BTC strategically, while traditional finance increasingly explores blockchain-based token rails. Wider adoption could raise Bitcoin’s global …
Argentine crypto exchange Lemon introduced a Bitcoin-backed Visa card, letting users access peso credit without selling BTC. By locking 0.01 BTC (~$960), customers receive 1 million pesos credit. The card will allow adjustments and stablecoin payments. This reflects growing crypto adoption in Argentina amid high inflation and ongoing distrust of traditional banks.
Argentina’s crypto platform Lemon has launched the country’s first Visa credit card backed by Bitcoin collateral, allowing users to access peso credit without selling their BTC or requiring a bank account or credit history. Customers deposit a small amount of BTC as collateral and receive a credit limit in pesos, which they can use at …
Ripple Payments Europe S.A. has received preliminary approval from Luxembourg’s financial regulator, the CSSF, to operate as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI). Once all requirements are met, Ripple will be able to issue e-money and offer regulated payment services across the European Economic Area under MiCA rules. This follows Ripple’s recent EMI license and crypto …
Visa has partnered with payments firm BVNK to support stablecoin payouts, allowing businesses to send stablecoins directly to digital wallets. The collaboration could channel up to $30 billion in stablecoin flows from BVNK into Visa’s global payments network, which processes around $1.7 trillion in transactions. The move highlights Visa’s growing focus on blockchain-based payments and …
Pakistan has signed an MOU with SC Financial Technologies, affiliated with the Trump family’s World Liberty Financial, to pilot the USD1 stablecoin, pegged one-to-one to the U.S. dollar, within its payment system. The central bank aims to accelerate $30 billion in annual remittances while cutting high fees. Set for an official announcement in Islamabad, this …