XRP rises to $1.36 on institutional optimism and CEO remarks. Technical relief bounce supported by oversold conditions and volume surge. Key levels to watch are
TxFlow launches L1 blockchain with 250K TPS for on-chain finance. TxFlow DEX goes live with invite-only access and CLOB trading. TIP standards enable multi-app finance
TRX dips despite Anchorage Digital enabling institutional custody. $0.309 is the key support, with $0.3189 acting as the immediate resistance. Market awaits active institutional adoption
Stargate Finance (STG) surged 40% on strong volume and breakout momentum. Holding $0.24–$0.25 will keep the bullish momentum intact. However, overbought conditions suggest possible short-term
Katana (KAT) gains momentum from Upbit and Bithumb listings with KRW pairs. Katana Perps launch adds derivatives and deeper market utility. Traders should watch the
Visa has joined Canton Network as a super validator. The payments giant brings privacy-preserving payments to Canton. Canton price hovered near $0.14 on Thursday. Canton
Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT said on Monday he uncovered a coordinated network of accounts on X using exaggerated or fake war and geopolitical posts to lure
Decentralized, blockchain-based messaging and social media apps saw a surge of interest over the last year amid civil unrest and communication blackouts in the Middle
Brazil’s new finance minister, Dario Durigan, is expected to delay a public consultation on applying a tax on financial operations, locally known as Imposto sobre
SIREN surges as momentum and strong trading activity increase. Profit-taking is, however, emerging after the recent sharp price rally. Key levels to watch are the
Opinion by: Merav Ozair, PhD, blockchain and AI senior advisor. Elon Musk and Peter Diamandis support the idea that “everything will be free.” They purport
FTX Token changed hands at around $0.28 amid broader crypto market volatility. The FTX Recovery Trust will commence a $2.2 billion distribution on March 31,2026.
World Liberty Financial, the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol linked to the family of U.S. President Donald Trump, put a $5 million price tag on ‘direct
XRP may have completed a long correction and formed a market bottom. Analysts say the current setup mirrors the pattern before the 2017 rally. A
Nasdaq, the world’s second-largest stock exchange by market capitalization, is advancing tokenized equity development in collaboration with US crypto exchange Kraken. Nasdaq plans to support
Nasdaq said it will work with crypto exchange Kraken to develop a system for issuing and trading tokenized versions of stocks and other exchange-traded products,
Avalanche climbed above $9 as bulls mirrored broader gains. However, the altcoin remains in bearish momentum as the price hovers below a key level. Derivatives
Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm is back in the market with a fifth venture fund, even as the digital asset sector navigates a slower investment environment,
ZeroHash, which develops behind-the-scenes crypto infrastructure for businesses, said it applied for a National Trust Bank Charter from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of
Key highlights: Byreal CLI enables AI agent trading, farming on Solana DEX Copy Farmer auto-replicates top LP strategies with risk preview Agent skills include pool
Dogecoin holds key support at $0.088, signalling a potential rebound. Technical indicators show bullish patterns and rising trader interest. Unlimited supply limits long-term gains despite
Hong Kong and Shanghai authorities have agreed to deepen cooperation on using blockchain technology to streamline trade finance and cargo documentation, under a new partnership
Qivalis, a consortium of major European banks, is in advanced talks with crypto exchanges and liquidity firms to distribute its planned euro-pegged stablecoin, Spanish business
MYX rebounds 29% after heavy losses, driven by V2 partnership news. Trading volume surges; whales and institutions show bullish signals. The immediate key levels to
Crypto exchange Gate has secured a Payment Institution license in Malta, a license under the European Union’s PSD2 framework, giving the crypto exchange a regulated
The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has dropped a 376‑page proposal to implement the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US
XRP price forms higher lows, signalling growing buying interest. XRP ETF inflows show steady institutional accumulation. The key levels to watch are the support at
South Korea’s central bank has reportedly renewed its push to keep Korean won-pegged stablecoin issuance in the hands of commercial banks, warning lawmakers that privately
Austria’s financial regulator said it prohibited the European arm of KuCoin from conducting new business and onboarding customers after the crypto exchange lost key compliance
Pi Coin remains under pressure after losing over 90% from its peak. Migration delays and locked balances continue to hurt user confidence. Traders are watching
Hanwha invests KRW 18B ($13M) in Kresus to expand digital asset infrastructure. Funding supports enterprise wallets, RWA tokenization, and on-chain workflows. Deal follows MoU signed
Solana (SOL) has fallen below $82 as selling pressure and risk aversion increased. Rising liquidations show leveraged traders are exiting positions. $80 support remains critical,
Dogecoin struggles below key moving averages, signaling weak short-term trend. A cup and handle pattern is forming, hinting at a potential breakout if the resistance
OKX secured a Malta payment institution license to support EU-compliant stablecoin services, including OKX Pay and the OKX Card. Cryptocurrency exchange OKX expanded its regulatory
Digital asset venture capital company Animoca Brands has won regulatory approval in Dubai. Animoca has been granted a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from
Perpetual futures allow positions to stay open indefinitely, letting risk build over time. Losses increasingly stem from prolonged exposure, not sudden price moves. Contract design
The United Kingdom’s government has appointed HSBC’s tokenization platform to power a pilot issuance of digital government bonds, known as “gilts,” marking the latest step
The American Bankers Association (ABA) is urging the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to slow its approval of national trust bank charters
As the curtain falls on Consensus Hong Kong 2026, the focus has shifted from the corporate boardrooms to the show floor. While institutional talk dominated
LINEA has surged 24% amid strong social engagement and trading volume. The launch of trustless agents and ERC‑8004 has boosted ecosystem adoption and interest. The
Kris Marszalek, the founder and CEO of crypto exchange Crypto.com, spent $70 million to buy ai.com, the highest publicly disclosed price paid for a website
Story Protocol co-founder SY Lee defended the project’s decision to push its first major IP token unlock to August, saying the blockchain needs “more time”
ai.com lets users create a personal AI agent in about 60 seconds, with no coding required. Agents can execute tasks across apps and build new
South Korean regulators are stepping up oversight of the domestic cryptocurrency market, signaling a faster, more coordinated approach to detecting suspicious trading activity amid renewed
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), Hong Kong’s financial regulator, is preparing to grant its first stablecoin issuer licenses in March, according to a Reuters
Ripple said Monday it had received full approval of an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from Luxembourg’s financial regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur
Smart Energy Pays enters the US market, targeting scalable digital payments and settlement infrastructure. The launch includes listing the SEP utility token on UZX to
Mevstake 2.0 replaces pooled MEV operations with dedicated personal bots per user. Individual bot architecture improves load distribution and system stability. Fully automated MEV execution
South Korea’s National Assembly has approved an overhaul of the country’s crypto licensing regime, tightening entry requirements for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) and expanding
Investors have filed a $100 million lawsuit in U.S. federal court against individuals and entities tied to Cere Network, a San Francisco-based blockchain data storage
Crypto payments firm BCB Group has appointed Tim Renew as its new CEO, naming the former deputy CEO to lead the institutional digital asset infrastructure
Jupiter price jumped to above $0.23 as several altcoins pumped. Social chatter around airdrop activity and exchange integrations. JUP is also up for robust product
WisdomTree’s tokenised funds strengthen Solana’s institutional adoption narrative. SOL faces key resistance at $130 after forming support near $117. Rising on-chain activity boosts usage despite
Key takeaways PI is down 1.6% in the last 24 hours, reversing some of its Thursday gains. The bearish performance comes despite Pi Network announcing
Tokenization could allow governments to raise funds by selling fractional ownership of state-owned assets like infrastructure, real estate or commodities.
SEC deputy secretary-general Jomkwan Kongsakul said crypto ETF rules could be issued early this year. Thailand’s SEC will treat crypto as another asset class and
Axie Infinity (AXS) price jumps past $2 amid renewed GameFi investor interest. On-chain data shows rising exchange balances and declining holders. $2 remains a key
The Reserve Bank of India is urging the government to put a plan to link BRICS nations’ central bank digital currencies on the agenda for
Hyperliquid is consolidating its lead in on-chain derivatives, even as falling volumes elsewhere highlight the limits of incentive-driven growth.
Axie Infinity price jumped 13% to near $1.30 as bulls extended gains to over 30% this past week. Top gaming ecosystem tokens, including Gala and
India’s crypto industry is renewing calls for tax reform ahead of the country’s February Union Budget, arguing that the current framework is discouraging onshore activity
The bank’s digital asset division SG-FORGE used its MiCA-compliant EUR CoinVertible stablecoin.
The London Stock Exchange Group has rolled out a new digital settlement service to bring commercial bank money onto blockchain rails. The service, called Digital
The Series A round was led by Castle Island Ventures with participation from Coinbase Ventures.
Key takeaways XRP has lost its fourth place in the market to BNB after losing 3% of its value in the last 24 hours. The
Update Jan. 12, 11:34 am UTC: This article has been updated to include a response from OKX. OKX founder and CEO Star Xu defended the
From record onchain volumes to geopolitics-driven crypto crime, 2025 structurally shifted how regulators and institutions engaged with digital assets, with stablecoins at the center.
Your look at what’s coming in the week starting Jan. 12.
They argue that cryptocurrency’s opacity and traceability issues make it a threat to democratic integrity, citing an intelligence report election interference.
Dubai’s financial regulator said privacy-focused assets are incompatible with global compliance norms as it moves to a firm-led token suitability model and sharper stablecoin classifications.
Monero set fresh records earlier Monday, driven by renewed interest in privacy and upcoming protocol upgrades.
Dubai’s financial regulator has banned privacy tokens across the DIFC from Jan. 12. Stablecoins must now be fiat-pegged and backed by high-quality, liquid assets. Algorithmic
Changpeng “CZ” Zhao-backed YZi Labs has escalated its campaign against CEA Industries over a newly adopted poison pill (a defensive tactic a company’s board uses
Financial authorities in India have reiterated concerns over cryptocurrency transactions, warning they may complicate tax enforcement. India’s Income Tax Department (ITD), under the Central Board
YZi accused CEA of mismanagement and poor communication, and is seeking changes to the board, disclosure of treasury holdings, and more.
BitMEX’s annual report details the impact of the Oct crash on market liquidity, basis trades and other key issues.
Bybit’s top performing fund saw returns of 20.3% APR driven by the exchange’s flagship high-yield USDT-based strategies.
The entire Electric Coin Company team behind Zcash development exited after governance changes. A new company will be formed to continue the same privacy-focused mission.
20% of SKR supply is reserved for Solana Seeker phone users and developers via airdrop. Seeker Season 1 saw over 100,000 users, 9 million transactions,
More than $5.5 billion in cryptocurrencies are scheduled to unlock in January, with ONDO, BGB, HYPE and TRUMP tokens accounting for some of the biggest
XRP pushed above $2.12 as buyers forced a break through a stubborn resistance area on above-average volume, with the move landing at a time when
Fake two-factor authentication phishing campaign emerges targeting MetaMask users. A sophisticated phishing scam targeting MetaMask users exploits fake 2FA checks. MetaMask phishing scam highlights rising
Hedera (HBAR) is among the standout performers on the day after climbing above the key resistance level of $0.12. With the price up more than
Most breaches involved failures in customer due diligence and identity verification processes. The action coincides with reports of a potential majority acquisition by Mirae Asset.
Pi Network halts wallet requests after large-scale scams target users. Scammers exploit public balances and impersonate trusted contacts. PI trades near $0.20 amid low liquidity
China will allow interest on digital yuan (e-CNY) holdings starting in 2026. US banks and crypto firms clash over enforcing the GENIUS Act ban. Coinbase
Mirae Asset, a Seoul-based financial group, is considering buying South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Korbit, the Korea Times reported on Monday. The company is in talks
Interest in silver is spilling into tokenized markets, with onchain trading volumes rising in parallel with activity in futures and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as the
Alt5 Sigma faces scrutiny after missing filings and hiring an auditor whose licence expired earlier this year. Trump-linked crypto deal draws attention as governance gaps
The Fermi hard fork will cut block times to 250ms, enabling faster DeFi and real-time apps. It will also introduce extended voting and partial indexing,
Uniswap’s token UNI traded at $5.90 on December 26, 2025. Bulls are eyeing momentum as a key proposal passes A 100 million UNI token burn
Hong Kong plans to complete proposals to regulate virtual asset dealers and custodians and introduce the rules to the city’s Legislative Council in 2026, the
A press release published on Christmas Eve claimed that Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, had launched a new platform offering tokenized gold and
Key takeaways WLD is approaching $0.50 after adding 3.7% to its value in the last 24 hours. The rally comes as a wallet linked to
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has published a whitelist of 29 licensed crypto platforms, officially spelling out which exchanges are legally allowed to operate in
Decentralized perpetuals exchange Hyperliquid has addressed community concerns about a wallet that was believed to be linked to the internal team selling large amounts of
Uniswap’s long-running debate over how, or whether, the protocol should return value to UNI holders is close to being resolved. The protocol’s “UNIfication” proposal has
The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s Trading and Markets Division on Wednesday laid out how broker-dealers can custody tokenized stocks and bonds under existing customer
XRP (XRP) has retraced nearly 50% from its multi-year high of $3.66 to trade below $2, a technical setup that may have “bearish implications” for
India’s competition regulator has approved Coinbase’s plan to acquire a minority stake in CoinDCX, allowing the U.S.-based exchange to deepen its exposure to one of