TLDR Corning and Meta announced a multiyear agreement worth up to $6 billion for optical fiber and connectivity solutions The deal supports Meta’s AI data center expansion across the United States with American-made products Corning will expand North Carolina manufacturing with Meta as anchor customer at the Hickory facility Employment in North Carolina expected to [...] The post Corning (GLW) Stock: $6 Billion Meta Deal Drives Manufacturing Expansion appeared first on Blockonomi.

The latest rebound in the price of Dogecoin has triggered a massive sell-off and uptick in liquidation imbalance.

With full ownership and no outside capital, Gurhan Kiziloz operates by a different set of rules than most billion-dollar founders. #partnercontent

Speculative capital is flowing into new emerging tech opportunities, as progress with US crypto regulations continues to stall, limiting investor appetite for digital assets, Delphi Digital said.

Can the bounce off from XRP lead to a test of the $2 area soon?

WisdomTree's expansion into Solana could accelerate the adoption of tokenized assets, enhancing accessibility and efficiency for investors. The post $159 billion WisdomTree brings full suite of tokenized funds to Solana appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR Pinterest is laying off less than 15% of employees to prioritize AI investments The cuts affect hundreds of workers from a total workforce of 4,666 Restructuring charges will range from $35 million to $45 million Shares fell 8% on Tuesday after the announcement Office space reductions are also part of the restructuring plan Pinterest [...] The post Pinterest (PINS) Stock: Company Cuts Up to 15% of Workforce for AI Pivot appeared first on Blockonomi.

2026 could be promising for XRP as it enters a defining turning point.

TLDR Amazon mistakenly emailed AWS employees about layoffs scheduled for Wednesday, revealing plans before official announcement The error exposed “Project Dawn,” Amazon’s internal code name for cutting approximately 30,000 corporate positions AWS senior VP Colleen Aubrey’s premature message was quickly recalled after being sent Tuesday evening Job cuts will affect AWS, retail, Prime Video and [...] The post Amazon (AMZN) Stock: Accidental Email Exposes Massive AWS Layoff Plans appeared first on Blockonomi.

Originally deferred from the Glamsterdam upgrade, the proposal is now the headline feature for the Hegota upgrade expected in 2026. Designed by researcher Thomas Thiery, the proposal allows multiple validators to enforce transaction inclusion. This will be via the fork-choice rule. In practical terms, it guarantees that any protocol-valid transaction is included on-chain within a […] The post ETH Researcher Introduces FOCIL for Fair Transaction Inclusion appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

GhostWareOS Surges After Moonshot Announcement, $DASH, $DUSK & $XMR Prices Faulter The crypto market is currently struggling to find a clear direction. Bitcoin has repeatedly pushed above $90k only to fall back below $88k, highlighting ongoing uncertainty across major assets. At the same time, much of the privacy coin sector has also been lacking momentum. [...] The post GhostWareOS Surges After Moonshot Announcement, $DASH, $DUSK & $XMR Prices Faulter appeared first on Blockonomi.

Analyst says BTC’s slowdown reflects prices running ahead of ETF-driven adoption, not a broken long-term thesis.

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Can the current bounce back of DOGE continue to the $0.13 area?

TLDR Beijing greenlit ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent to import over 400,000 Nvidia H200 chips total Approvals happened during Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s China trip this week Conditions attached to licenses may be too restrictive for companies to proceed with orders Chinese firms previously ordered 2 million+ H200 chips, far exceeding Nvidia’s supply Other companies now [...] The post Nvidia (NVDA) Stock: Beijing Greenlights H200 Sales to ByteDance, Alibaba and Tencent appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ripple comes out with a big announcement aimed at businesses dealing with crypto treasuries and blockchain-based payments.

TLDR: Projects with active buybacks experience similar declines as those without them during bearish markets  Hyperliquid’s daily unlocks of 216,000 HYPE tokens significantly overwhelm its 80,600 token buyback capacity  Buyback effectiveness depends entirely on favorable market conditions, reversing during crypto downturns  Token unlock schedules create structural selling pressure that even large buyback programs cannot overcome [...] The post Why Crypto Buybacks Fail: CryptoRank Analysis Exposes Token Repurchase Program Flaws appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR Q4 operating profit hit 19.2 trillion won, more than doubling from last year and beating estimates Revenue climbed 66% year-over-year to 32.8 trillion won in the December quarter Full-year 2025 profit topped 47.2 trillion won, more than twice the 2024 figure Company secured exclusive HBM3E supply deal with Microsoft for Maia 200 AI chips [...] The post SK Hynix Stock: AI Memory Boom Fuels Record Profit Jump appeared first on Blockonomi.

As U.S. crypto policy expectations shift, XRP’s investment narrative is splitting between price-driven institutional exposure and participation models within clearer regulatory frameworks. #partnercontent

While Washington dangles the promise of a federal strategic reserve, South Dakota is tired of waiting. Representative Logan Manhart (R) has officially revived a legislative push that could fundamenThe post South Dakota revives Bitcoin reserve plan with 10% allocation cap – Details appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Fresh inflows into XRP Ledger shift the stakes on the market in favor of bulls.

TLDR ASML’s Q4 orders reached €13.2 billion, nearly doubling the €6.85 billion analyst forecast 2026 revenue guidance increased to €34-39 billion, indicating at least 20% growth over 2024 EUV machine orders totaled €7.4 billion, representing more than half of quarterly bookings Company plans 1,700 job cuts while launching €12 billion share buyback through 2028 China [...] The post ASML Stock: Record Orders Push Shares to New Highs on AI Boom appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR OKX Pay and OKX Card offer compliant DeFi payments and access to real-world assets in Europe. Users can convert euros into stablecoins and use them for everyday transactions like coffee or bills. OKX Card allows stablecoin payments anywhere Mastercard is accepted, with real-time conversion to euros. The launch marks the next phase of crypto [...] The post OKX Debuts Compliant DeFi Payments with OKX Pay & Card Across Europe appeared first on Blockonomi.

[PRESS RELEASE – Nicosia, Cyprus, January 26th, 2026] Cryptocurrency betting platform eliminates account restrictions while expanding multi-blockchain support 1xBit launched Platform 2.0, bringing major improvements to its cryptocurrency deposit system and removing the five-account limit that previously restricted users. No More Account Limits The biggest change removes the old five-account restriction. Now there are no […]

Bitcoin remains in a sensitive transition phase where higher-timeframe structure is still corrective, while lower-timeframe price action shows signs of stabilization. Recent rebounds have improved short-term sentiment, but the market has yet to deliver the kind of impulsive strength required to confirm a broader bullish continuation. Bitcoin Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily […]

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TLDR Anthropic is securing $20 billion in funding at a $350 billion valuation, twice the original target amount GIC and Coatue are leading the round with Sequoia Capital and other major investors participating The AI company forecasts 2026 revenue of $18 billion, up from earlier estimates, with $55 billion expected in 2027 Anthropic has delayed [...] The post Claude Creator Anthropic Lands $20 Billion in Massive AI Investment Round appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitget has named former KuCoin EU and Bitpanda executive Oliver Stauber as CEO of Bitget EU and will base its new MiCA-ready European headquarters in Vienna, Austria. Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has appointed Oliver Stauber as CEO of Bitget EU as…

TLDR Elon Musk’s SpaceX is preparing for a June 2026 initial public offering The space company could be valued at $1.5 trillion with plans to raise $50 billion This would surpass Saudi Aramco’s 2019 record as the largest IPO ever completed CFO Bret Johnsen has been meeting with investors since December about the listing Musk’s [...] The post SpaceX Could Smash IPO Records With Massive $50 Billion in June 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

MEXC has launched a month-long promo that cuts USDT and USDC borrowing rates from 3.5% to 0%, letting verified users lever up against BTC, ETH, SOL and XRP collateral. Digital asset exchange MEXC announced Monday the launch of a limited-time…

TLDR Polymarket data shows 75% probability of US partial government shutdown starting January 31 over DHS funding debate Senate Democrats block $1.2 trillion spending bill following death of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents Six of twelve appropriations bills already passed, making this shutdown smaller than October 2025’s 43-day closure Bitcoin trades at $89,177, [...] The post US Government Shutdown 75% Likely: What It Means for Bitcoin Markets appeared first on Blockonomi.

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A PayPal–NCA survey finds nearly 4 in 10 U.S. merchants already accept crypto, with payments making up 26% of sales where offered and most expecting it to go mainstream. Nearly four in ten U.S. merchants now accept cryptocurrency payments at…

TLDR Steak ‘n Shake’s Bitcoin treasury now totals $15 million after adding $5 million worth of cryptocurrency Same-store sales jumped 18% in 2026 following Bitcoin payment integration launched in May 2025 Company directs all Bitcoin customer payments into its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve fund Hourly workers will receive $0.21 Bitcoin per hour starting March 1 with [...] The post Steak ‘n Shake Expands Bitcoin Treasury to $15 Million as Restaurant Sales Surge appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Crypto ETF flows turned mixed once again as bitcoin and ether slipped back into outflows, while XRP and solana quietly extended their winning streaks. The session reflected cautious positioning rather than broad capitulation. Bitcoin, Ether Slip Back to Red as XRP and Solana Stay Green Just as optimism began to resurface, crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) […]

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Physical co-location and nanosecond advantages end as alpha shifts onchain. High-frequency trading firms own blockchain infrastructure.

WisdomTree adds Solana to its tokenized fund lineup, citing transaction speed as it expands a regulated multi-chain strategy.

Executive director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets Patrick Witt said US officials are actively examining how Venezuela’s Maduro regime was financed, including whether any value sits in Bitcoin and “digital assets,” as speculation mounted earlier this month that recent Venezuela-linked actions may have surfaced a large Bitcoin cache. The comments stop […]

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TLDR Bitcoin traded near $89,000 on Wednesday while Ethereum rose 2% to just under $3,000 as traders waited for the Federal Reserve’s rate decision Global stock markets hit record highs led by technology shares, with the S&P 500 closing at a fresh peak on Tuesday The U.S. dollar fell to its weakest level since early [...] The post Daily Market Update: Bitcoin and Stocks Pause as All Eyes Turn to Fed and Big Tech Earnings appeared first on Blockonomi.

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TLDR SoftBank is negotiating to add $30 billion to its OpenAI investment portfolio OpenAI’s upcoming funding round targets $100 billion in total capital The round could establish OpenAI’s valuation at $830 billion SoftBank completed a $41 billion OpenAI investment in December for 11% ownership Rising AI model costs are driving OpenAI’s need for additional funding [...] The post SoftBank Discusses $30 Billion Additional Investment in OpenAI appeared first on Blockonomi.

South Korea’s ruling party has finalized a Digital Asset Basic Act that tightens stablecoin rules with a ₩5b capital bar while signaling it wants to attract crypto business. South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party has finalized the draft of its long-awaited…

OKX founder Star Xu unveils OKX Pay and a Mastercard-linked OKX Card to turn fiat-backed stablecoins into a compliant everyday payment rail inside the EU’s rules. Europe’s crypto industry is inching from speculation to spendability, and OKX wants to be the…

The launch of OKX Card in Europe could accelerate crypto adoption by integrating stablecoins into everyday transactions, enhancing financial inclusivity. The post OKX debuts OKX Card in Europe with zero fees and instant rewards appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

XRP Ledger rolls out new amendment to overhaul lending.

The investment landscape has transformed dramatically with the rise of artificial intelligence. What once required hours of manual research, complex spreadsheet analysis, and educated guesswork can now be accomplished in seconds with AI-powered stock picking tools. These sophisticated platforms analyze vast datasets, identify patterns invisible to human analysts, and provide actionable insights that help investors [...] The post Best AI Stock Picking Software 2026: Your Complete Guide to Smarter Investing appeared first on Blockonomi.

Wednesday, Jan. 28, opens flat on the crypto market as XRP prints a rare $0 bull liquidation, Bitcoin's forgotten 429% surge resurfaces against gold and Shiba Inu (SHIB) heads into February with price history on the bull side.

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The platform now allows investors to gain exposure to two of the world’s most important industrial metals alongside gold and silver. This marks a move toward diversifying portfolios with commodities that play a central role in global manufacturing, technology, and energy markets. Traditionally, trading industrial metals required large capital, specialized accounts, or access to futures […] The post Coinbase Launches Copper and Platinum Futures Trading appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

This content is provided by a sponsor. Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has appointed Oliver Stauber as CEO of Bitget EU. With this, the platform confirms its plans to establish its European headquarters in Vienna, Austria, a step aligned with the company’s preparations for operating under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation […]

Bitcoin [BTC] remains locked in consolidation, for now. The asset has drifted between clearly defined ranges, moving from $86,000 to $90,000, before testing another band between $90,000 and $93,000. The post Bitcoin needs 'significantly higher volatility' to rally: Analyst warns appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Tether expands physical gold holdings to 130 metric tons while Coinbase promotes futures trading as Bitcoin lags and gold tops $5,300 per ounce.

Amazon's layoffs highlight a tech industry trend of prioritizing AI development, potentially reshaping job markets and operational strategies. The post Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs in second major layoff round amid AI push appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reacts to sentiment lull on the crypto market.

Rootstock Labs and Animoca Brands Japan announce a partnership to develop Bitcoin‑native treasury and BTCFi use cases for Japanese institutions. Rootstock Labs and Animoca Brands Japan announce a collaboration in Japan on Jan. 27, 2026, to explore Bitcoin‑native, institutional use cases—including corporate treasury strategies and BTC‑anchored onchain financial tools—leveraging Rootstock’s Ethereum Virtual Machine ( EVM) […]

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TLDR: Turtle makes Chainlink CCIP and Data Feeds mandatory requirements for all platform users seeking liquidity.  The platform connects over 410,000 wallets and hundreds of institutional liquidity providers across blockchains.  Turtle becomes a preferred liquidity partner within the Chainlink ecosystem through this strategic alliance.  Both platforms aim to replicate traditional capital market structures while maintaining [...] The post Turtle Partners with Chainlink to Standardize Institutional On-Chain Liquidity Infrastructure appeared first on Blockonomi.

European Central Bank executive Piero Cipollone has argued that rising geopolitical tensions make a European-controlled payments system a strategic necessity.

The Financial Services Commission chief says ownership limits are still under negotiation as lawmakers debate the Digital Asset Basic Act ahead of a mid-February deadline.

Bitcoin ETF investors contend with price dropping to their aggregate entry level, but a crypto executive claimed that new institutions were lining up.

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The company announced that EU and India payouts are now live through a partnership with Saber money.  The new corridors allow businesses and users to settle locally without navigating multiple integrations or complex banking arrangements. Europe payouts use euros via SEPA, the standard payment network across the region, while India payouts use INR through IMPS, […] The post Circle Expands USDC Payments Network to Europe, India appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

CZ defended buy-and-hold as his personal strategy, saying critics twisted his words and ignored the need for careful coin selection.

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Steak ’n Shake said this week that it quietly beefed up its Bitcoin stash as in-store sales jumped. The chain added $5 million in BTC to what it calls a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, bringing total crypto holdings to roughly $15 million. Reports say the company pointed to crypto payments as one of the reasons same-store […]

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Hyperliquid [HYPE] is grabbing eyeballs! After heavy selling cleared out and big players stepped in, the network is now topping key charts that traders can’t ignore. The engine is up and at it! HYThe post Hyperliquid takes 60% perp market share: Can HYPE's rally last? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP are stuck in tight ranges as traders watch today’s Fed decision and, more importantly, Powell’s tone to decide the next big move. Federal Reserve anxiety is gripping crypto markets this morning, with Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP…

TLDR China grants approval to ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent to purchase over 400,000 Nvidia H200 chips. Approval comes with conditions that may slow down purchases, including restrictions and requirements for domestic chips. The H200 chip outperforms Nvidia’s previous model, the H20, by six times in terms of performance. Chinese authorities aim to balance AI technology [...] The post China Grants Approval for Nvidia H200 Chip Purchases by Tech Firms appeared first on Blockonomi.

Binance co-founder claims there has been a “coordinated attack” on him by fudders.

Bitcoin price traded below $90,000 as investors braced for Jerome Powell’s post-FOMC speech that could trigger volatile swings toward key BTC price levels.

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Ripple Treasury is now live and running with real capital, but what is it actually for? Reece Merrick reveals five core tasks the system is already performing, with and without XRP.

OKX introduces OKX Pay and OKX Card in the EU as a compliant gateway for onchain payments and DeFi access. OKX announces the launch of OKX Pay and OKX Card across Europe on Jan. 28, 2026, billing them as the world’s first compliant DeFi Pay & Card solution in the European Union and operating through […]

Bitcoin trades near $89,200 as a bearish weekly EMA crossover, ETF outflows, FOMC risks, and rising supply in loss draw market attention.

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This is a sign of how digital assets are edging closer to mainstream finance in the United States. This debate offers a clear window into how Bitcoin is starting to look less like a fringe bet and more like a strategic reserve asset at the state level. What the South Dakota Bill Actually Does The […] The post South Dakota Bill Eyes Bitcoin for State Funds appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

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Bitcoin remains under pressure, struggling to reclaim the $88,000 level as uncertainty and persistent selling continue to dominate market sentiment. Price action reflects hesitation rather than panic, but the inability to attract sustained demand highlights a fragile short-term structure. According to a recent CryptoQuant analysis, on-chain data tracking large holders offers critical context for this […]

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After surging to an all‑time high, Nietzschean Penguin [PENGUIN] was rejected at $0.16 and fell to $0.06. Buyers then stepped in, defending the $0.10 support and driving a recovery. At the time oThe post Nietzschean Penguin surges 39% - Can bulls reclaim the $0.16 high? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Bitget EU says it expects MiCA approval in Austria by mid-2026, with a broker-led model and strict asset standards for European users.

A wallet linked to an alleged US government crypto seizure theft launched a Solana memecoin on Pump.fun that later crashed 97%, sparking tokenomics warnings.

Rodeo, a social-focused NFT marketplace, announced it will stop operating in early March after failing to grow enough to stay viable. The decision was shared by the team and its CEO on social channels, and users were given a short window to move their work off the site. Reports say the platform will be taken […]

Shiba Inu is clearly ready for a proper price bounce, but only if important resistance level is broken.

A Paypal and National Cryptocurrency Association survey finds 39% of U.S. merchants accept crypto and 84% expect common use within five years. Paypal and the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) publish survey results on Jan. 27, 2026, showing 39% of U.S. merchants already accept cryptocurrency at checkout and 84% believe crypto payments will become common within […]

TLDR Bitcoin and Ethereum show modest gains, while Binance Coin and Solana rise alongside XRP. The Fear and Greed Index at 37 signals caution in the crypto market ahead of the FOMC meeting. Bitcoin remains dominant, with the Altcoin Season Index at 28, reflecting limited altcoin performance. The crypto market cap stands at $3.02 trillion, [...] The post Crypto Market Today: Bitcoin Price Rises, But Fear Dominates Ahead of FOMC appeared first on Blockonomi.

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The network says ERC 8004 is going live on mainnet soon, introducing a standard that helps AI agents discover each other and carry reputation across platforms. This matters because it points to a future where artificial intelligence services can work together on open networks without relying on a central gatekeeper. Today, most AI tools live […] The post Ethereum Foundation Launches ERC 8004 to Empower AI Agents appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

Tether, the issuer of the world’s most widely used stablecoin USDT, has officially launched a new dollar‑pegged cryptocurrency tailored specifically for the United States market.  The token, called USA₮, marks Tether’s formal entry into the US’s new regulated stablecoin space and is designed to operate under the country’s newly established federal stablecoin framework following the […]

It appears the memecoin risk appetite is back.  According to blockchain analytics firm Artemis, the number of returning users on the memecoin creator platform Pump.fun has hit a record high of neaThe post PUMP rallies as Pump.fun usage doubles: Can Solana ride the memecoin wave? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Robert Kiyosaki says now it is a great time to buy more Bitcoin and Ethereum.

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HYPE has skyrocketed by 60% in the past few days.

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Chinese national Jingliang Su was sentenced to 46 months in US prison for laundering $36.9M in a USDT-based pig-butchering scheme that funneled victim funds via Deltec to Cambodia. A US federal court has sentenced Chinese national Jingliang Su to 46…

Tether has built the world’s largest non-sovereign gold hoard in a Swiss bunker, buying more than a ton a week to harden USDT and XAUT against fiat risk. Tether’s quiet march into the physical gold market has moved from curiosity…

From managing cash to paying suppliers across borders, finance teams are under pressure to do more with less. That is the problem GTreasury says it is solving with the launch of Ripple Treasury, powered by GTreasury. The platform combines decades of enterprise treasury experience with modern digital asset infrastructure, aiming to remove friction from global […] The post Ripple Treasury Aims to Modernize Global Finance Operations appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

Jerome Powell and the Fed are set to hold rates at 3.5%–3.75% despite Trump pressure, leaving Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana rangebound as traders focus on Powell’s tone over future cuts. Jerome Powell and Federal Reserve opens 2026 in a holding…

What happened in crypto today? From bold predictions to crypto’s growing gap with traditional markets, there’s a lot for investors to take in. Here's the rundown! Is crypto moving towards safeThe post Crypto today: Safe-yield vaults hit $6B as traders chase gold and silver appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Orbs has partnered with Gryps to integrate Perpetual Hub Ultra on the Sei Network, delivering a professional‑grade perpetual futures stack powered by Layer 3 technology and Symmio smart contracts. Advanced Infrastructure for Institutional Trading Orbs, the decentralized Layer 3 infrastructure provider, has announced that Gryps, a high-performance trading protocol, has integrated Perpetual Hub Ultra. The […]

Arthur Hayes says stealth Fed support for the yen could expand dollar liquidity, weaken the DXY, and mechanically push Bitcoin and majors to new highs. Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes is betting that quiet Federal Reserve intervention to support the…

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PYUSD has crossed $400 million in deposits on Aave, one of the largest decentralized finance platforms.  PYUSD going live on Aave means users can now lend and borrow the stablecoin in a fully decentralized way. In simple terms, holders can earn yield by supplying PYUSD, while borrowers can access dollar based liquidity without a bank. […] The post PayPal PYUSD Surpasses $400M in Aave Deposits appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

Hyperliquid price is gaining momentum as increased commodity trading and token burn mechanics drive renewed interest and market activity. Hyperliquid has maintained its recent momentum, rising an additional 23% in the last day to approximately $33.46 at the time of…

Trump says his next Fed chair will usher in “a lot” of rate cuts, stoking debate over political pressure on the central bank and what looser policy means for crypto. U.S. President Donald Trump said he will soon name his…

TLDR Nearly 40% of U.S. merchants now accept cryptocurrency at checkout, with 84% believing it will become common. 88% of merchants report customer inquiries about crypto payments, with 69% seeing monthly interest. 79% of merchants believe accepting crypto can attract new customers, boosting business growth. 50% of large enterprises accept crypto, compared to 34% of [...] The post PayPal and NCA Survey Shows Rising Merchant Adoption of Cryptocurrency Payments appeared first on Blockonomi.

Nick Szabo argued that Bitcoin’s current underperformance against the "lustrous metal" is not a failure of its monetary mechanics.

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Arthur Hayes says covert Fed liquidity to support the yen could mechanically lift Bitcoin and crypto prices.

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OKX says the card supports USDC and USDG spending, is issued via Monavate on Mastercard’s network, and is available to verified EU users.

TLDR: Chainlink Labs joins the GAKS alliance alongside Chainalysis, CertiK, and SentBe for KRW stablecoin development.  The Oracle platform serves major institutions, including Swift, UBS, Euroclear, and Mastercard globally.  GAKS alliance now covers security, compliance, fintech, and data infrastructure for Korean digital assets.  Strategic partnership aims to establish global standards for KRW-backed stablecoins in APAC [...] The post Chainlink Labs Joins WEMADE-Led KRW Stablecoin Alliance ‘GAKS’ to Advance Korean Digital Asset Standards appeared first on Blockonomi.

Russian lawmakers have moved forward with legislation that will formally allow the regulation of crypto asset seizures in criminal proceedings, eliminating legal vacuums that complicated previous investigations. Related Reading: Japan To List First Spot Crypto ETF As Early As 2028 – Report Crypto Seizure Bill Advances At State Duma Committee On Monday, the Committee on […]

ZCash [ZEC], the privacy-focused token, is staging a solo rally today, even as other assets in the same category struggle to attract fresh capital. The recent gains have placed ZEC among the day’s The post Zcash jumps 10% - But is ZEC's rally built on speculation? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

TLDR Bitcoin has shown volatility around FOMC meetings, with seven out of eight meetings followed by price drops. Bitcoin dropped 27% after the January 29, 2025, FOMC meeting and 9% after the December 10 meeting. Expectations for a rate cut in January 2026 are extremely low, at just 2.8%. Bitcoin’s reaction to FOMC meetings has [...] The post Bitcoin’s Reaction Around FOMC Meetings: A History of Pullbacks and Price Drops appeared first on Blockonomi.

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TLDR: Polymarket gains exclusive prediction market partnership rights across MLS, All-Star Game, and MLS Cup events  Partnership includes independent monitoring systems to protect competitive integrity of MLS and Leagues Cup matches  MLS becomes among first global soccer leagues to integrate prediction market insights into official fan experience  Agreement targets enhanced live match and second-screen engagement [...] The post Polymarket Partners with Major League Soccer in Multi-Year Prediction Market Deal appeared first on Blockonomi.

U.K.’s advertising watchdog has banned a Coinbase campaign that allegedly downplayed the risks of crypto investing and touted the exchange as a solution to the country’s cost-of-living crisis. According to the U.K. Advertising Standards Authority, the advertisements were deemed “irresponsible”…