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Lemon Launches Argentina’s First Bitcoin-Backed Visa Card
Lemon launches Argentina’s first Bitcoin-backed Visa, letting users access pesos credit without selling BTC amid growing crypto adoption.

Coinbase Rejects Senate Crypto Bill Over Privacy and DeFi Concerns
Coinbase opposes Senate crypto bill over privacy and DeFi limits, warning it favors big institutions and restricts open crypto innovation.

Warren Urges OCC to Halt Trump-linked Crypto Bank Bid
U.S Senator asks U.S. banking regulator to pause World Liberty Financial’s charter review until President Trump cuts financial ties to…

SEC Ends Zcash Foundation Probe Without Enforcement Plans
The Zcash Foundation said the SEC has wrapped up its 2023 inquiry and will not recommend enforcement, easing a key…

Ripple Secures Initial EMI Approval in Luxembourg, Eyes EU Expansion
The CSSF approval brings Ripple a step closer to expanding its regulated payments network across the European Union.

Mantra Restructures Nearly a Year After OM Token Crash
The project said the layoffs are intended to reduce its operating size and allow focus on the core initiatives.

Binance Wallet Adds On-Chain Perpetual Futures via Aster
The integration allows users to trade leveraged perpetuals directly from Binance Wallet, starting on BNB Smart Chain.

Bybit Pay Launches Crypto Payments in Peru with Yape and Plin
Merchants in Peru can now accept crypto payments and give customers more ways to make payments.

DZ Bank Secures MiCAR Approval for Retail Crypto Trading
Germany’s cooperative banking group moves closer to offering crypto inside its core banking app.

Crypto Liquidity Favors BTC and ETH as Altcoin Rallies Shrink
Crypto in 2025 saw liquidity favor BTC and ETH, altcoin rallies shortened, and regional trends drove market shifts, shaping 2026…

BVNK Partners with Visa to Power Stablecoin Payments
BVNK partners with Visa to bring stablecoin payments to Visa Direct, making global payouts faster, easier, and available anytime.

Pakistan to Integrate WLF USD1 Stablecoin for Payments
Pakistan partners with WLF to integrate USD1 stablecoin, aiming to modernize payments, boost remittances, and adopt digital dollars.

Russia Prepares Bill to Ease Crypto Rules for Daily Use
Russia plans simpler crypto rules for citizens while cracking down on illegal mining; US protects blockchain developers from legal risks.

XRPL 3.0.0 Upgrades Go Live – Node Operators Must Act
XRPL 3.0.0 upgrades improve ledger reliability, add developer tools, and prepare nodes for the upcoming lending protocol and AI monitoring.

CoinGecko Eyes Potential Sale for $500M in Valuation
Sources say it’s too early to know the exact value, but some compare the potential sale to Binance’s CoinMarketCap deal.

Membrane Labs Brings CME-style EFPs to Spot Crypto Markets
The new workflow lets institutions swap BTC and ETH futures for spot in a single, regulated transaction.

Newrez to Accept Crypto Assets for Mortgage Approval Starting February
Newrez becomes the first top-25 U.S. lender to incorporate crypto assets into mortgage origination, targeting Gen Z and millennial investors.

FINMA Tightens Rules on Crypto Custody Risks
Swiss watchdog sets clearer expectations for safekeeping, insolvency protection, and third-party risk in digital asset custody.

PancakeSwap Plans to Cut CAKE Token Max Supply to 400M
The current circulating supply of CAKE is about 350 million tokens, leaving a buffer of 50 million tokens under the…

Thailand Targets Crypto and Digital Gold to Steady Baht
Central bank expands oversight to gold apps, cash flows, and crypto as currency volatility rises.

ED Seizes ₹10.86 Cr in Haryana Land Fraud & Crypto Scam Case
ED probe shows how accused Manoj Yadav allegedly laundered proceeds from land and crypto scams through third-party accounts and high-return…

Crypto Investor’s Family Beaten in France Home Invasion
Attackers targeted a crypto investor’s family in Verneuil-sur-Seine, part of a rising trend of home invasions and ‘wrench attacks’ in…

Grayscale Adds 36 Altcoins in Assets Under Consideration in Q1 2026Â
The assets, grouped into sectors, involve currencies, smart contracts, financials, consumer tokens, AI projects, and utilities to guide investors.

Morpho Crosses $1 Billion in Active Loans on Base Network
Coinbase’s integration of Morpho now lets users borrow USDC against assets like cbBTC, with Base powering the on-chain settlement.

Crypto Consolidates as ETFs Inflows Reverse, Altcoins Gain Strength
ETF inflows reversed, pulling $1B+, while Bitcoin steadied near $91K and ETH hovered around $3,100 as altcoins gained selective strength.

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan Calls Bitcoin in 401(k) Ban Ridiculous
This comes as Sen. Warren warns crypto in 401(k)s could risk retirement security, saying these plans are meant for stability,…

Former New York Mayor Eric Adams’ NYC Token Surges Then Plunges 80%
Suspicious wallet linked to NYC token removed $2.5 million in liquidity from the pool at peak and re-added $1.5 million…

CFTC Taps Tyler Winklevoss and Crypto CEOs for Innovation Panel
CFTC appoints Tyler Winklevoss and Kraken’s Arjun Sethi to the Innovation Advisory Committee to help draft fit-for-purpose crypto rules.

NCA Poll: 4-to-1 Public Support for Stablecoin Rewards
NCA survey reveals Americans favor stablecoin rewards 4-to-1 as the banking industry pushes for new legislative restrictions under the RFIA…

Ukraine Blocks Polymarket Over Unlicensed Gambling Concerns
Regulators move against prediction markets as Polymarket faces fresh scrutiny in Eastern Europe.