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blockonomi.com SK Hynix Outperforms Samsung in Annual Profit for the First Time

TLDR SK Hynix surpassed Samsung Electronics in operating profit for the first time in 2025. The company posted a record operating profit of 47.2 trillion won, exceeding Samsung’s 43.6 trillion won in 2025. SK Hynix maintains leadership in high-bandwidth memory (HBM), a critical chip for AI processors and servers. Despite competition from Samsung and Micron, [...] The post SK Hynix Outperforms Samsung in Annual Profit for the First Time appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com 21+ Best DAI Crypto Casinos & Gambling Sites: Our Top Picks Ranked

We will be listing the best casinos for DAI and we have fully tested them to ensure they meet our high standards. Our team has spent countless hours evaluating each platform’s security, game selection, and overall user experience to bring you only the most reliable options. DAI represents a unique opportunity in the crypto gambling [...] The post 21+ Best DAI Crypto Casinos & Gambling Sites: Our Top Picks Ranked appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com 20+ Best AAVE Crypto Casinos & Gambling Sites: Our Top Picks Ranked

AAVE has emerged as an exciting option for crypto casino enthusiasts looking to diversify their gambling portfolio beyond traditional cryptocurrencies. We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the best AAVE casinos available today, ensuring each platform meets our strict standards for security, fairness, and user experience. We have personally tested and reviewed each site on the [...] The post 20+ Best AAVE Crypto Casinos & Gambling Sites: Our Top Picks Ranked appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Is Tether Abandoning Bitcoin For Gold? $1 Billion Monthly Buys Boost Reserves

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has revealed that the USDT issuer has increased its gold purchases and plans to continue doing so over the next few months. This has prompted speculation that the stablecoin issuer is abandoning Bitcoin for the precious metal, though that is not the case.  Tether To Keep Investing In Both Bitcoin and […]

altcoinbuzz.io SEC Clarifies Rules for Issuer and Third-Party Tokenized Securities

This clarification is an important step toward understanding the evolving intersection of traditional finance and blockchain technology. Tokenized securities are financial instruments that exist in digital form on blockchain networks, with ownership records maintained fully or partially on distributed ledgers. The SEC’s statement aims to help market participants navigate compliance, registration, and other regulatory obligations. […] The post SEC Clarifies Rules for Issuer and Third-Party Tokenized Securities appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

news.bitcoin.com Sygnum and Starboard Raise Over 750 BTC for BTC Alpha Fund

Swiss digital asset banking group Sygnum and Starboard Digital secure 750+ BTC from professional investors for the market‑neutral BTC Alpha Fund. Sygnum and Starboard Digital Strategies announce seed‑phase completion of the Starboard Sygnum BTC Alpha Fund on Jan. 29, 2026, raising over 750 BTC from professional and institutional investors within four months and reporting an […]

news.bitcoin.com Laser Digital Files OCC Application to Form US National Trust Bank

Laser Digital, the digital asset subsidiary of Nomura Group, applies to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to form Laser Digital National Trust Bank for institutional digital asset custody and spot trading. Laser Digital Americas Group Holdings Inc. filed a de novo application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) […]

altcoinbuzz.io Russia Plans Crypto Rules with Retail Investor Limits

This marks a potential turning point in a market often characterized by uncertainty, signaling a move toward structured rules for trading, stablecoins, and retail participation. The proposed legislation aims to regulate exchanges and set boundaries for retail investors. Individuals would need to pass qualification tests before buying crypto and would face an annual purchase cap […] The post Russia Plans Crypto Rules with Retail Investor Limits appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

altcoinbuzz.io Injective Brings Tokenized Gold to 24/7 Markets

It is a store of value, a hedge in uncertain times, and a familiar safe haven for investors across generations. Now Injective is making a bold claim that reflects a broader shift in markets. Gold is good, but tokenized gold may be better. With tokenized gold now live on Injective and accessible around the clock, […] The post Injective Brings Tokenized Gold to 24/7 Markets appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

bitcoinist.com Ripple Wins Another XRP Lawsuit: Court Throws Out Class Action

Ripple scored another courtroom win tied to XRP sales, after the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed summary judgment against investors who alleged the company sold unregistered securities, ruling the federal Securities Act claims were time-barred by the statute of repose. In a not-for-publication memorandum filed Jan. 27, 2026, a three-judge panel […]

altcoinbuzz.io Eurosystem Opens Door to Tokenized Assets as Collateral

This decision signals that tokenization is no longer just an experiment. It is becoming part of the plumbing of Europe’s financial system. In simple terms, collateral is what banks pledge to borrow money from a central bank. Until now, those assets were mainly traditional securities held and settled through established systems. By opening the door […] The post Eurosystem Opens Door to Tokenized Assets as Collateral appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

altcoinbuzz.io Ondo Brings Treasury Yield Tokens to Sei Network

This week, the firm announced that its U.S. Dollar Yield Token, known as USDY, is now live on the Sei Network.  USDY is a permissionless token backed by short term U.S. Treasuries and cash equivalents. In simple terms, it gives holders dollar based exposure with built in yield, similar to earning interest on government debt, […] The post Ondo Brings Treasury Yield Tokens to Sei Network appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

blockonomi.com SK Hynix Outperforms Samsung in Annual Profit for the First Time

TLDR SK Hynix surpassed Samsung Electronics in operating profit for the first time in 2025. The company posted a record operating profit of 47.2 trillion won, exceeding Samsung’s 43.6 trillion won in 2025. SK Hynix maintains leadership in high-bandwidth memory (HBM), a critical chip for AI processors and servers. Despite competition from Samsung and Micron, [...] The post SK Hynix Outperforms Samsung in Annual Profit for the First Time appeared first on Blockonomi.

cryptopotato.com Bitcoin Volatility Spikes as Investors Reassess Risk and Explore Bitcoin Everlight

During the final week of January, Bitcoin saw renewed volatility, which accelerated as positioning started shifting. The cryptocurrency has traded between $86,000 and $93,000 after retracing from its October 2025 peak near $126,000. While macro, as well as political uncertainty, has undoubtedly driven near-term risk reduction, the same environment has also prompted some of the […]

bitcoinist.com Bitcoin Supply In Loss Turns Up: A Potential Bear Market Signal

Bitcoin is trying to reclaim the $90,000 level as the market remains trapped in a phase of uncertainty and consolidation. After months of elevated volatility, price action has narrowed, reflecting hesitation from both buyers and sellers. This indecision has fueled a growing divide among analysts. Some argue that Bitcoin is merely digesting prior gains, while […]

news.bitcoin.com Universal Launches UAE Central Bank‑Registered USD Stablecoin

Universal announces USDU as the first USD‑backed stablecoin registered by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates for compliant digital‑asset settlement. Universal Digital Intl Limited, regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), announces in Abu Dhabi on Jan. 29, 2026, that USDU is registered by the Central […]

news.bitcoin.com Wisdomtree Expands Tokenized Funds to Solana, Boosting RWA Access

Wisdomtree adds Solana support so investors can mint, trade and hold tokenized real‑world asset funds onchain. Wisdomtree announced in New York on Jan. 28, 2026, that it has expanded its tokenization ecosystem to include Solana, enabling retail and institutional users to access Wisdomtree’s full suite of regulated tokenized funds; supported products include money market, equities, […]

blockonomi.com Nvidia CEO Reveals Final Step for H200 AI Chip License Approval in China

TLDR Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is waiting for China’s approval to sell the H200 AI chip in the country. Huang remains optimistic about the approval process, citing strong demand for the H200 in China. The Chinese government has already approved ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent to purchase over 400,000 H200 chips. Despite approvals, restrictions have been [...] The post Nvidia CEO Reveals Final Step for H200 AI Chip License Approval in China appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Crypto Crime Hits New High As Illicit Volume Jumps 145% Year‑Over‑Year

A new report released Wednesday by blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs shows that 2025 marked a record year for illicit activity flowing into the cryptocurrency ecosystem, with volumes rising sharply compared to the previous year.  According to the findings, inflows from illicit entities into crypto surged by roughly 145% year over year, underscoring a dramatic […]

themerkle.com The 190M Daily Squeeze: ZKP’s $1.6M Momentum Ranks It as the Best Presale Crypto for 10,000x Gains

The Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) presale auction has officially entered Stage 2, and for anyone watching from the sidelines, the clock just accelerated. With more than $1.6 million raised and a daily cap now fixed at 190 million ZKP coins, the opportunity window has tightened. While Stage 1 offered 200 million tokens per day, that ceiling is gone, and it won’t return.   This 10 million daily deficit is not a temporary shift. It’s a permanent reduction in supply that latecomers can’t undo. Analysts call this “the first supply cliff” and are pointing to it as a trigger moment in The post The 190M Daily Squeeze: ZKP’s $1.6M Momentum Ranks It as the Best Presale Crypto for 10,000x Gains appeared first on The Merkle News.

news.bitcoin.com Dubai Insurance Launches Crypto‑Enabled Insurance Wallet With Zodia Custody

Dubai Insurance launches the UAE insurance sector’s first crypto‑enabled digital wallet in partnership with Zodia Custody. Dubai Insurance announces the launch in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Jan. 28, 2026, of a digital wallet for crypto assets developed with Zodia Custody that enables secure receipt of premiums and payment of insurance claims in digital assets; […]

blockonomi.com SEC Clarifies Tokenized Securities Framework: Issuer and Third-Party Models Explained

TLDR: Format does not alter securities law application; tokenized assets face same registration requirements.  Issuers can maintain master securityholder files onchain or use crypto assets as transfer notification tools.  Third-party custodial models create security entitlements while synthetic models provide exposure only.  Security-based swaps require registration and exchange execution for sales to non-eligible participants.   The [...] The post SEC Clarifies Tokenized Securities Framework: Issuer and Third-Party Models Explained appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Tesla Doubles Capital Spending, Shifts Focus to Autonomous Vehicles and Humanoid Robots

TLDR Tesla plans to more than double its capital spending to $20 billion, focusing on autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots. CEO Elon Musk highlighted the shift in focus from traditional EV sales to AI-driven projects and robotics. The company’s investments will fund production lines for Cybercab, Optimus robots, and new plants for battery production. Tesla’s [...] The post Tesla Doubles Capital Spending, Shifts Focus to Autonomous Vehicles and Humanoid Robots appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Strategy’s STRC Bitcoin-Backed Instrument Challenges Traditional Fixed-Income Markets

TLDR: STRC provides 11% fiat-denominated annual income with senior claim status on Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings.  The instrument bypasses traditional banking infrastructure by routing capital directly through Bitcoin purchases.  Institutional investors view STRC as competition for credit funds, municipal bonds, and money market funds.  Product creates feedback loop where increased demand drives Bitcoin purchases and strengthens [...] The post Strategy’s STRC Bitcoin-Backed Instrument Challenges Traditional Fixed-Income Markets appeared first on Blockonomi.

cryptopotato.com QXMP Labs Announces Activation of RWA Liquidity Architecture and $1.1 Trillion On-Chain Asset Registration

[PRESS RELEASE – New York, United States, January 28th, 2026] QXMP Labs announced that it has registered approximately $1.1 trillion of certified real-world, in-ground assets on its proprietary Layer-1 blockchain, QELT. The announcement follows the activation of QXMP’s proprietary oracle infrastructure, which is designed to ingest and verify qualified geological and scientific documentation and record […]

bitcoinist.com South Korea Plans Cap On Crypto Exchange Ownership Despite Industry Concerns

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has shared its intention to move forward with the proposed cap on crypto exchange ownership despite concerns from industry players and the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK). Related Reading: Russian Lawmakers Advance Bill For Crypto Seizures In New Regulatory Push FSC Backs Ownership Cap For Crypto Exchanges On […]

blockonomi.com Powell Declares Rate Hikes Off the Table as Fed Confirms End of Tightening Cycle

TLDR: Powell explicitly stated “a rate hike is not anyone’s base case” marking the definitive end of tightening  Core PCE inflation runs slightly above 2% when tariff effects excluded, giving Fed room for future easing  FOMC vote was 10-2 with two members favoring cuts and zero pushing for hikes during latest policy meeting  Fed expects [...] The post Powell Declares Rate Hikes Off the Table as Fed Confirms End of Tightening Cycle appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com SEC Clarifies Rules for Tokenized Securities Under Federal Law

TLDR The SEC has clarified that tokenized securities are considered “securities” under U.S. federal law. Tokenized securities must comply with the same registration, disclosure, and compliance rules as traditional securities. The SEC is working to provide a legal framework as tokenized securities grow in the digital asset market. Tokenized securities are divided into two categories: [...] The post SEC Clarifies Rules for Tokenized Securities Under Federal Law appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Ondo Finance Expands USDY to Sei Network, Enabling Global Access to Tokenized Treasuries

TLDR: USDY now operates on Sei Network, offering users Treasury-backed yields through fast blockchain infrastructure.  Non-U.S. users gain direct access to tokenized U.S. Treasuries without intermediaries via Sei’s platform.  Developers can integrate USDY as collateral and yield primitives into DeFi protocols across Sei ecosystem.  The deployment expands USDY’s multichain presence, reinforcing its role as a [...] The post Ondo Finance Expands USDY to Sei Network, Enabling Global Access to Tokenized Treasuries appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Startale Group Secures $13M From Sony, Deepens Soneium Partnership

Startale Group receives a $13 million follow‑on investment from Sony Innovation Fund to expand onchain entertainment infrastructure. Startale Group announces a $13 million additional investment from Sony Innovation Fund at the first close of its Series A in Tokyo on Jan. 29, 2026, deepening a partnership that began in September 2023 and supports joint work […]

blockonomi.com Securitize Files Public S-4 Registration for Cantor Equity Partners II SPAC Merger

TLDR: Securitize filed public Form S-4 registration statement advancing its business combination with CEPT toward completion. Revenue reached $55.6 million for nine months ending September 2025, marking an 841% increase from prior year period. Full-year 2024 revenue totaled $18.8 million, representing a 129% increase compared to $8.2 million in 2023. Transaction completion requires CEPT shareholder [...] The post Securitize Files Public S-4 Registration for Cantor Equity Partners II SPAC Merger appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com US Investigates Alleged $90 Million Crypto Theft Linked To Contractor’s Son

US authorities have launched an investigation into a potential breach involving government‑controlled cryptocurrency accounts. According to a Reuters report, the US Marshals Service confirmed in an email that it is examining a possible hack of government digital‑asset wallets.  Social Media Drama Unveils Crypto Crime The investigation gained public attention earlier this week after Patrick Witt, […]

blockonomi.com Stablecoin Yields Challenge Traditional Banking as White House Brokers Industry Talks

TLDR; Stablecoin platforms offer yields near 4.9% while major banks provide near-zero interest on deposits.  White House facilitates meetings between crypto executives and traditional banking leaders on regulation.  Crypto firms operate with minimal staff and overhead, passing Treasury bill yields directly to users.  Banks seek regulatory requirements forcing stablecoin issuers to obtain banking licenses before [...] The post Stablecoin Yields Challenge Traditional Banking as White House Brokers Industry Talks appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com $500 Billion Bank Run Incoming if Stablecoin Adoption Doesn’t Slow: Standard Chartered

Digital asset adoption is creating a half-trillion-dollar headwind for U.S. banks, an analyst at Standard Chartered says. Are U.S. Bank Deposits at Risk of Being Siphoned Over to Crypto Ecosystem? Geoff Kendrick, global head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered, thinks that by the end of 2008, as much as $500 billion could leave […]

blockonomi.com Chinese Money Laundering Networks Dominate Crypto Crime, Processing $16.1B in 2025

TLDR: Chinese-language networks processed $16.1 billion in illicit crypto funds throughout 2025 operations.  Network growth outpaced centralized exchanges by 7,325 times since 2020, capturing 20% market share.  Black U services process high-value transactions in 1.6 minutes using automated laundering systems.  Six distinct service types form comprehensive infrastructure from entry points to final integration.   Chinese-language [...] The post Chinese Money Laundering Networks Dominate Crypto Crime, Processing $16.1B in 2025 appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Tether’s Endgame? Ardoino Says It’ll Become A ‘Gold Central Bank’

Tether is rapidly expanding its physical gold footprint, with CEO Paolo Ardoino casting the stablecoin issuer less like a fintech and more like a central bank. “We are soon becoming basically one of the biggest, let’s say, gold central banks in the world,” Ardoino said in an interview with Bloomberg, as the company disclosed buying […]

blockonomi.com South Korea’s FSC Pushes 20% Ownership Cap on Crypto Exchanges Despite Industry Opposition

TLDR: FSC proposes 15-20% ownership cap on crypto exchange major shareholders under Digital Asset Basic Act framework.  Upbit operator Dunamu and Coinone would face forced divestment as current stakes exceed proposed limits.  New authorization system would grant exchanges permanent status, elevating them to public infrastructure level.  Ruling Democratic Party raises concerns that ownership caps are [...] The post South Korea’s FSC Pushes 20% Ownership Cap on Crypto Exchanges Despite Industry Opposition appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Bitcoin Dominance Holds as Crypto Enters 2026 With Stronger Structure

A new institutional report finds crypto markets entering 2026 with reduced leverage, stronger structure, and a shift toward defensive positioning, as bitcoin maintains leadership and institutions favor large-cap exposure. Institutions Turn Defensive as Crypto Risk Gets Repriced Digital asset markets began 2026 on steadier footing after last year’s broad deleveraging reset risk across the sector. […]

bitcoinist.com VIX–Bitcoin Correlation Re-Emerges Amid Political And Monetary Uncertainty

Bitcoin is struggling to regain traction below the $90,000 level as the market navigates a dense mix of macro uncertainty and risk aversion. Price action remains hesitant, reflecting a broader environment where participants are increasingly focused on external signals rather than crypto-specific catalysts. According to insights from CryptoQuant, this Super Wednesday arrives with a strong […]

bitcoinist.com Famous Analyst Says Altcoin Holders Will Be Disappointed, Bitcoin Rotation Not Coming?

The long-awaited altcoin season may fail to meet expectations, according to comments shared by well-known market analyst Ted Pillows. In a recent post on X, Pillows pushed back against the popular belief that gains from Bitcoin and traditional safe-haven assets will naturally rotate into alts. This outlook is based on the analyst’s reconciliation with the […]