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Bitcoin Core Appoints First New Maintainer in Over Three Years
Developer TheCharlatan joins a group of six maintainers with commit access to the Bitcoin Core master branch after a unanimous…
Nigeria to Track Citizens’ Crypto Income Using National ID, TIN
Citizens have been advised to get their TIN and NIN through the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) and the Joint Revenue…
Bakkt Moves to Buy DTR in Push for Stablecoin Payments
The acquisition deepens Bakkt’s stablecoin settlement stack as it targets broader banking and payment use cases in 2026.
WLFI Launches Lending Markets Powered by Dolomite for USD1
World Liberty Financial integrates Dolomite technology to enable crypto lending and borrowing, aiming to scale the USD1 stablecoin ecosystem.
Crypto Firm BitGo Plans US IPO Valued Up to $1.96B
The firm is joining a trend of other crypto companies, such as Kraken, that are going public in the US…
BTC, Gold, & Silver Rally Briefly as Dollar Wavers Amid Fed Concerns
Powell vows Fed independence amid DOJ scrutiny; investors flock to gold, silver, while Bitcoin spikes but struggles above $92K.
Standard Chartered Plans to Launch Crypto Prime Brokerage
SC Ventures lets Standard Chartered offer crypto services while reducing balance-sheet and capital risks.
Trader Turns $85 into $115K on Chinese Meme Coin: Luck or Insider?
Binance DEX saw continuous 200K-token sales with minimal fees; wallet’s “infinite approval” enabled ongoing trades after earlier large buys.
Crypto Giveaway Scam Hits Betterment Customers
The platform says a hacker used a third-party tool to send fake messages; access has been removed, and an investigation…
Tether’s $182M USDT Freeze on Tron Reignites Centralization Concerns
Tether remains the leading stablecoin with USDT valued at $187B, representing about 60% of the total $308B stablecoin market.
Iran’s IRGC Quietly Shifted $1B Through UK Crypto Platforms
Zedcex and Zedxion appeared to be ordinary UK-based exchanges but were structured to operate as a single system for quietly…
Predictions on Polymarket Signal Shift in Iran Leader Khamenei’s Power
The odds surge from 30% to 60% in January, signaling growing expectations of Khamenei’s removal or resignation before 2027.
India’s FIU Cracks Down on Crypto with Stricter KYC Rules
Users must now complete live selfie verification and location tracking to confirm their identity and prevent fraud.
South Korea Ends Corporate Crypto Ban, Opens Market to Investment
The new regulations allow around 3,500 corporations, including listed firms, to invest in crypto, aiming to draw large-scale capital.
Elon Musk’s X to Launch Smart Cashtags for Stocks and Crypto Tracking
Smart Cashtags let users tap $TICKER tags to view live prices, asset discussions, news, and near real-time on-chain data for…
Vitalik Flags Core Flaws Holding Back Decentralized Stablecoins
Vitalik Buterin said dollar-pegged stablecoins are only a short-term fix and don’t offer long-term resilience.
FIU-IND Tightens Crypto Rules, Mandates Cybersecurity Audits
FIU-IND has tightened crypto oversight by formalising the Principal Officer role and mandating CERT-In cybersecurity audits.
WazirX Issues Recovery Tokens to Users with Locked Funds
WazirX has completed a key restructuring step by issuing Recovery Tokens tied to future profits and asset recoveries.
Evernorth Partners With Doppler to Build XRP Treasury Rails
Evernorth and Doppler Finance are exploring institutional liquidity, treasury, and yield frameworks on the XRP Ledger as enterprise demand grows.
Tether Mints First $1B USDT of 2026 on Tron to Boost Liquidity
The Tron network continues to dominate stablecoin usage as Tether executes a $1 billion "authorized but not issued" transaction to…
Vitalik Buterin Defends Tornado Cash Developer, Backs Privacy Rights
Vitalik Buterin’s letter comes at a moment in Roman Storm’s legal battle, as the developer seeks public support to show…
Ripple Secures FCA Approval to Expand UK Payments
The FCA approval allows Ripple to operate as an electronic money institution, enabling regulated crypto-powered payments for UK businesses.
Tether and UNODC Partner to Combat Crypto Crime in Africa
The initiative aims to support Africa’s digital economy, targeting cybercrime and fraud in one of the fastest-growing crypto regions.
BNY Expands Digital Assets with New Tokenized Deposit Service
The bank integrates blockchain rails to allow institutional clients to move cash deposits as digital tokens for 24/7 collateral and…
3 Ways Crypto Transforms Prediction, Computing, and Media in 2026
2026 is expected to show how prediction markets, cryptographic proofs, and “staked media” push crypto into finance, cloud computing, and…
Grayscale Moves to Expand its ETF Offering with BNB and HYPE Filing
Grayscale files for BNB and HYPE ETFs, letting investors access Binance Coin and Hyperliquid tokens through traditional brokerage accounts.
Nasdaq and CME Relaunch Crypto Index to Meet Institutional Demand
CME Group and Nasdaq are using their long-standing market expertise to offer a regulated, multi-asset crypto index for diversified institutional…
FCA to Open UK Crypto Licensing Window in September 2026
The FCA will run a minimum 28-day application window that closes before the new crypto rules take effect.
Bitcoin and Ether ETFs See $1B Outflows in Early 2026
As of January 8, Bitcoin ETFs held $117.6B and Ether ETFs $18.9B, but both saw heavy single-day outflows.
Can Budget 2026 Bring India’s Crypto Activity Back Home?
Sumit Gupta highlights that India’s 30% crypto tax and 1% TDS drove users offshore, causing massive revenue loss and undermining…
