Crypto micro‑caps jump while Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana move sideways after $1.7b in liquidations and renewed ETF‑era macro stress. Crypto micro‑caps steal the show as majors nurse losses today, with a trio of small‑cap tokens ripping higher against a backdrop…

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XRP dumped to $1.70 hours ago.

A whale once $61 million in profit now teeters on the edge. With XRP nearing liquidation and no margin left, wallet 0x9ee's collapse could be the biggest wipeout of 2026 yet.

Over the next five years, he said, the Ethereum Foundation will enter a period of mild austerity. The goal is not retreat. It is focus. The Foundation wants to move faster on its technical roadmap while making sure it can support Ethereum’s mission for decades to come. This message matters. It shows how Ethereum’s leadership […] The post Ethereum Enters Austerity Phase to Protect Long-Term Vision appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

The market is actively discussing the future of XRP and Bitcoin as they both attract the most interest.

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US President Donald Trump is expected to unveil his pick for the next Federal Reserve chair on Friday morning, with former Fed governor Kevin Warsh emerging as the clear market favorite, an event that could jolt rate expectations and, by extension, Bitcoin and crypto volatility. Warsh met with Trump at the White House on Thursday, […]

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The government of São Paulo, Brazil prohibited the registration of documents linking tokens to real‑estate properties at the request of a group of registrars. The action halts a market operating in a gray zone, which must now wait for proper regulation. Registration of Real Estate Tokenization Projects Stopped by the São Paolo Government The city of […]

Potential announcements are being watched out for as Ripple and the XRP Ledger community map out where XRP is headed next.

The crypto market tanked over 6% on Friday, as nearly $1.7 billion worth of leveraged crypto positions were wiped out. According to data from CoinGlass, the crypto market experienced the liquidation of $1.71 billion worth of leveraged positions in the…

January is wrapping up with a reality check for 2026. After eight weeks of sideways chop, a 7% drawdown abruptly flipped sentiment, wiping billions from TOTAL market cap and snapping conditions back iThe post Crypto hit with $1.8B in liquidations - October repeat or healthy reset? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

TLDR Apple will prioritize its foldable iPhone and two upgraded non-folding models for the 2026 launch. The standard iPhone 18 release is delayed until 2027 due to a marketing strategy shift and supply chain issues. Apple’s strategy aims to optimize resources, focusing on premium devices amidst rising material costs. A source revealed that Apple’s strategy [...] The post Apple Shifts Strategy: Premium iPhones to Take Priority in 2026 Amid Supply Constraints appeared first on Blockonomi.

A final court order transfers the legal title of seized cryptocurrency and assets to the US government, closing a case tied to Helix’s operations from 2014 to 2017.

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XRP briefly showed at $126 on CNBC due to a ticker error pasting Solana’s price, reviving XRP “ghost print” lore despite being only a display glitch. An on‑air pricing glitch briefly turned XRP into a three‑digit asset this week, after…

TLDR: Buterin withdrew 16,384 ETH to personally fund open-source projects as Ethereum Foundation reduces spending.  The initiative supports secure hardware, privacy applications, and biotechnology with verifiable infrastructure.  Ethereum Foundation maintains focus on core blockchain development while Buterin handles ecosystem projects.  Funding prioritizes genuine open-source access over commercial API models for user self-sovereignty tools.   Ethereum [...] The post Vitalik Buterin Withdraws 16,384 ETH to Fund Open-Source Technology and Privacy Projects appeared first on Blockonomi.

The Bank of England (BoE) has outlined its plan to prioritize key innovation areas in 2026, including stablecoins and tokenization, to shape the future of the UK’s digital financial landscape. Related Reading: South Korea Plans Cap On Crypto Exchange Ownership Despite Industry Concerns BoE To Prioritize Stablecoins In 2026 On Thursday, the Bank of England’s […]

Crypto Regulation Milestone: in Historic Vote In a big step for the crypto world, the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee has moved forward a key bill to give the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) more power over digital assets. This vote […] The post Crypto Regulation Milestone: Senate Agriculture Committee Advances CFTC Bill in Historic Vote appeared first on Blockmanity.

TLDR: Binance will convert its entire $1 billion SAFU fund from stablecoins to Bitcoin reserves within 30 days of announcement. The exchange prevented approximately $6.69 billion in scam-related losses for 5.4 million users throughout 2025. Binance’s proof-of-reserves showed $162.8 billion in fully backed user assets across 45 cryptocurrencies by year-end. The platform will rebalance the [...] The post Binance to Convert $1 Billion SAFU Fund to Bitcoin Amid Market Volatility appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Ripple’s David Schwartz used expected value logic to push back on viral claims that XRP could soon hit $50 or $100.

This Friday, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Binance Coin, and Hyperliquid in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) This week, the crypto market entered red territory with Ethereum falling by 7% and losing support at $3,000. With buyers on the defensive, sellers appear to have the upper hand in the days and weeks to come. The most […]

Bitcoin plunged below $82,000 on Jan. 30, 2026, marking its weakest level since November 2025, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East triggered a sharp sell-off. Bitcoin Hits Two-Month Low Amid Middle East Tensions Bitcoin tumbled below the $82,000 mark early Friday, Jan. 30, as global markets continued to reel from escalating military rhetoric in […]

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Kazakhstan will use crypto assets seized from criminals to fund its national crypto reserve, according to the National Investment Corporation. As reported by local media, the NIC, which is the National Bank of Kazakhstan’s investment arm, reportedly plans on using…

Bitcoin plummeted to a nine-month low on Friday as a global tech-driven selloff eroded investor appetite for risk. The downturn rippled through multiple sectors, dragging down cryptocurrencies, equities, and precious metals in a broad market retreat. According to data from…

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The United States Department of Justice has finalized the forfeiture of over $400 million in assets that were seized from Larry Dean Harmon, who operated the darknet crypto mixing service known as Helix. Following a final court order issued by Judge…

The Binance founder argues that toxicity over $ETH price drove @VitalikButerin away from X, creating a "net negative" for the crypto community.

ApeChain has evolved from an ecosystem experiment into exchange‑grade infrastructure. With Binance expanding native integrations, user access has become significantly smoother and less restrictive. The post Assessing if Binance’s ApeChain integration can revive APE adoption appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Ethereum price slid out of its recent consolidation range near $2,800 on as renewed exchange-trade fund outflows and weak trader positioning weighed on short-term sentiment. Ethereum was trading at $2,739 at press time, down 8% over the past 24 hours.…

Crypto payments firm Mesh has raised $75 million in Series C funding, reaching a $1 billion valuation as it expands its mission to unify fragmented digital asset payment rails worldwide. Major Funding Round Sees Mesh Hit $1 Billion Valuation Mesh, a global crypto payments network, has secured $75 million in a Series C funding round, […]

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet is back in the headlines. On the 29th of January 2026, the company raised ¥21 billion ($137 million) to ramp up Bitcoin [BTC] acquisitions. At the time of writing, they held 3The post All about Metaplanet’s Bitcoin strategy after raising $137M appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Gold continues to surge to new highs while Bitcoin struggles to reclaim higher price levels, reinforcing a growing divergence across global markets. According to a recent CryptoQuant report, the current investment landscape has become a tale of two worlds. On one side, precious metals and US equities are attracting consistent inflows as investors seek assets […]

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David Marcus, a well-known voice from the payments world, has restated a familiar yet bold idea: Bitcoin could beat gold as a store of value. He points to Bitcoin’s mix of scarcity and a simple recovery tool — the 12-word seed phrase — as reasons people can hold and move big sums without banks. Related […]

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Ledger has expanded its support for the Tezos ecosystem by integrating Etherlink, Tezos’ EVM-compatible smart rollup into Ledger signers and Ledger wallet. New Staking Opportunities Ledger has unveiled extended support for the Tezos ecosystem, broadening its integration from Tezos Layer 1 to Etherlink, the network’s EVM-compatible smart rollup. The expansion delivers full compatibility for Etherlink […]

Circle has flagged scaling its payments network and institution-focused blockchain as a 2026 priority as companies look to examine how to use stablecoins.

David "JoelKatz" Schwartz, one of the original architects of the XRP Ledger and now Ripple’s CTO Emeritus, has poured cold water on triple-digit price XRP price targets..

Binance plans to convert its $1 billion SAFU fund from stablecoins into Bitcoin, citing long-term conviction and market resilience. Binance has revealed that its Secure Asset Fund for Users will be converted into into Bitcoun, marking a shift in how…

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Big financial players are finally hopping on the stablecoin bandwagon. Fidelity, the $5.9 trillion asset manager, just announced it’s building its own stablecoin, FIDD. Looks like even the heavywThe post Fidelity launches FIDD on Ethereum - Could this boost ETH? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Bitcoin tumbled to around $83,500, marking its lowest level in over a month and triggering a wave of forced liquidations across the derivatives market. In just 24 hours, nearly $1 billion worth of long and short positions were wiped out as leveraged bets unraveled in a rapid cascade. The drop below the key $85,000 level accelerated selling pressure. Within minutes, thin order books amplified volatility and sent price spiraling lower. Traders who piled into aggressive long positions at leverage ratios as high as 2.2:1 were flushed out, with roughly $150 million liquidated in a single hour during the peak of The post Bitcoin Slips To $83,500 As Liquidations Rock The Market appeared first on The Merkle News.

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The end of another week is here again, and it's also the end of the month, which means a bumper batch of Bitcoin and Ether options contracts are expiring.

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Bitcoiners hoping for a big rotation from gold and silver might be chasing the wrong signal, says Benjamin Cowen.

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Russia is preparing to roll out its long‑awaited regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, with lawmakers and regulators moving closer to defining how digital assets will be treated within the country.  According to Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma Committee on the Financial Market, the relevant legislative package is expected to be finalized by the end […]

Binance's shift to Bitcoin reserves may enhance user trust but also increases exposure to crypto market volatility, impacting fund stability. The post Binance to convert $1B SAFU fund into Bitcoin reserves appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Tether is steadily transforming itself from a digital dollar issuer into one of the biggest private holders of physical gold on the planet. In a recent Bloomberg interview, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino revealed that the company now purchases between one and two metric tons of gold every single week, bringing its total reserves to around 140 tons, a stash valued at roughly $23–24 billion. The gold is not sitting in ordinary vaults. Instead, Tether stores its bullion in a high-security Swiss nuclear bunker, underscoring how seriously the company is treating physical asset protection. The disclosure highlights a major strategic shift The post Tether Quietly Builds One Of The World’s Largest Gold Stockpiles appeared first on The Merkle News.

Crypto prices today fell sharply, with Bitcoin sliding below key support levels as heavy liquidations rippled across derivatives markets. The total crypto market cap dropped about 5% to $2.9 trillion. Bitcoin fell 5.8% over the past 24 hours to trade…

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Amit Mahensaria, founder of PRED, argues that the sports betting industry is at a tipping point as decentralized, peer‑to‑peer platforms challenge the traditional “house always wins” model. Technical Readiness Meets Cultural Shifts For decades, the sports betting industry has operated under a cynical, century-old mathematical law: the house always wins. While centralized bookmakers have enjoyed […]

Tokenized U.S. Treasuries from Ondo Finance are now live on the Sei Network, marking a major step forward for real-world assets (RWA) in decentralized finance. USDY, Ondo’s flagship tokenized U.S. Treasury token, has already gained adoption as one of the most used tokenized Treasury products in the market, with over $1.2 billion in circulation. The integration brings this substantial liquidity to one of the fastest layer-1 blockchains, unlocking fresh opportunities for users, builders, and institutions around the world. USDY, Ondo’s flagship tokenized U.S. Treasury token, is now live on @SeiNetwork. Sei’s high-performance blockchain powers global, onchain finance. With USDY, the The post Ondo’s Tokenized U.S. Treasuries Go Live on Sei appeared first on The Merkle News.

Ethereum has announced that ERC-8004, a new token standard designed for AI agents, is heading to mainnet soon. The update, confirmed via the Ethereum X account, positions the network as a foundational settlement layer for AI-to-AI interaction, discovery, and reputation. By enabling portable identity and credibility for autonomous agents, ERC-8004 lays the groundwork for a global, interoperable market for AI services, one that operates without centralized gatekeepers. The announcement arrives amid rapid convergence between artificial intelligence and blockchain infrastructure. As AI agents increasingly operate autonomously, negotiating tasks, executing services, and coordinating across platforms, the need for verifiable trust becomes critical. The post Ethereum Signals ERC-8004 Mainnet Launch For AI Agents appeared first on The Merkle News.

Kevin Warsh, seen as a more hawkish Federal Reserve chair pick, previously said Bitcoin could serve as a check on fiscal policy decisions.

Bitcoin plunged to a nine-month low as geopolitical tensions, tariff threats, and tech earnings concerned traders, triggering billions of dollars worth of long liquidations.

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The U.S. regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has reiterated that tokenized securities are still securities and fall under federal securities law.  In a recent statement, the rThe post SEC reaffirms tokenized stocks must follow existing securities laws appeared first on AMBCrypto.

"In a WW3 scenario, BTC may initially crash sharply from risk-off panic selling, but later rise like a phoenix from the ashes," Perplexity predicted.

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Securitize’s latest SEC filing showed the company’s revenue had increased nearly tenfold year-over-year as institutions are looking to experiment with tokenization.

Strive completed a major bitcoin treasury financing, retiring legacy debt, expanding preferred equity funding and rapidly growing its bitcoin holdings as institutional demand fueled a balance sheet built for long-duration digital asset exposure. Strive Expands Bitcoin Treasury Past 13K Using Preferred Equity Strategy A corporate financing milestone was completed as a digital asset-focused firm advanced […]

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Warsh's potential nomination could lead to policy shifts at the Fed, impacting economic strategies and possibly creating political tensions. The post Trump administration set to nominate Kevin Warsh as next Fed chair appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Warsh's potential appointment could signal a shift in monetary policy direction, impacting financial markets and economic strategies globally. The post Kevin Warsh’s odds to become Fed chair surge to 92% after Trump hints at familiar pick appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee voted 12–11 on Thursday, Jan 29 to advance its version of the CLARITY Act, pushing a major crypto market structure bill one step further through Congress. The Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act cleared the committee along…

Bitcoin is struggling to regain the $88,000 level as market uncertainty persists and precious metals continue to rally aggressively. Gold’s strength has reignited a familiar narrative: that capital is leaving Bitcoin to finance the move into traditional safe havens. However, a recent report by CryptoQuant challenges this assumption, suggesting that the current market dynamics are […]

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Bitcoin [BTC] has been the uncontested “store of value” in the crypto space for years. But in 2026, there may be a new player. Fractionalized NFTs tap into preferences in a way Bitcoin never realThe post Better than Bitcoin? Why 'fractionalized NFTs' are the new store of value in 2026 appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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While The DAO has an “incredible” team that could build security projects themselves, they would rather focus on security distribution methods, says Griff Green.

21Shares listed a new Solana-linked exchange-traded product on Euronext, giving investors exchange-traded regulated access to JitoSOL and its staking yield. The issuer said on Jan. 29 that the 21Shares Jito Staked SOL ETP (JSOL) has listed on Euronext Amsterdam and…

The Optimism blockchain will begin to sell half of its Superchain revenue to buy back its own token starting next month, with the tokens held for future ecosystem use.

Introduction Ever wonder for years, yet the same tricks seem to “kill” every Web3 game? It’s a big puzzle in gaming history. World of Warcraft (WoW) lasted over 20 years as a top game. Gold farmers – big teams making […] The post How Gold-Farming Studios Saved World of Warcraft But Crushed Web3 Games appeared first on Blockmanity.

Institutional demand for crypto derivatives surged late last year as regulated trading venues captured record futures, options, and spot-quoted activity, signaling deeper liquidity, broader participation, and accelerating momentum heading into 2026. $3T Crypto Activity on CME Confirms the Bull Case Is Getting Stronger Institutional participation in regulated crypto derivatives strengthened toward year-end. That momentum was […]

El Salvador's strategic asset diversification amid global economic uncertainty may influence other nations to reassess their reserve strategies. The post El Salvador stockpiles gold, Bitcoin amid market jitters appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Bybit‘s market share climbed in 2025, even after it was hacked for $1.5 billion, while trading volumes on the top 10 exchanges rose by 7.6% on average last year.

Scammers used new tools to widen their reach and to seem more real. According to TRM Labs, the use of large language models in scams jumped fivefold in 2025, helping fraudsters write believable messages, run many conversations at once, and trick people in different languages. Related Reading: Coinbase UK Ads Crossed A Line—Here’s What Regulators […]

This week has been crucial for the altcoin market. With macro FUD still lingering around the government shutdown, and the first FOMC meeting of 2026 signaling a pullback on rate cuts, it seems inveThe post XRP price slips: Why is the altcoin stuck below $2? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Messari reports that institutions put millions of dollars into Avalanche last year, but it didn’t help its token, which fell by nearly 60% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

In a shocking tale that highlights the dangers of crypto investing, a retired couple from Georgia lost their entire life savings of nearly to a clever cryptocurrency scam. It all started with a simple message on WhatsApp. This story is […] The post Georgia Retirees’ $800K Heartbreak: Unmasking the Deadly WhatsApp Crypto Scam appeared first on Blockmanity.

XRP Community Day 2026 signals accelerating institutional adoption and global coordination as Ripple spotlights XRP’s expanding role in regulated finance, infrastructure, and real-world blockchain utility across capital markets and decentralized ecosystems. Ripple Unveils Global XRP Community Day 2026 Strategy XRP Community Day is taking shape as a high-energy touchpoint for the global digital asset community. […]

TLDR: Helix processed 354,468 bitcoin worth approximately $300 million between 2014 and 2017 operations.  Larry Harmon pleaded guilty in August 2021 and received 36 months in prison plus asset forfeiture.  The mixing service integrated directly with darknet markets through an API for bitcoin withdrawals.  Federal authorities traced tens of millions from darknet drug markets through [...] The post DOJ Seizes $400M in Assets from Helix Darknet Cryptocurrency Mixer appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Silver surged 450% to $120 adding $6 trillion in market cap amid five-year supply deficit of 678 million ounces.  China export restrictions tightened global supply with Shanghai silver at $127 creating record premiums over markets.  Paper-to-physical leverage at 350:1 triggered forced buying as delivery requests exposed severe physical shortages.  Lease rates spiked to 39% [...] The post Silver Hits $120: Why the Metal Is Exploding Like Never Seen Before in History appeared first on Blockonomi.

Michael Saylor’s Strategy has reignited a long-running Bitcoin custody debate after co-founder and CTO of Casa Jameson Lopp challenged whether the firm can know its holdings aren’t being rehypothecated by third parties. Saylor’s blunt response — “We buy real bitcoin. We don’t rehypothecate.” — quickly turned into a broader argument about what “proof” looks like […]

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COMEX silver inventories are draining rapidly, signaling tightening physical supply as a short squeeze intensifies, raising delivery risks, fueling volatility, and underscoring mounting stress across global silver markets. COMEX Silver Inventories Tighten With Short Squeeze in Full Swing Severe strain is emerging in global silver supply as exchange-held inventories drain rapidly. Industry data shows a […]

Solana’s current memecoin-driven activity surge appears to be driven by speculative excess on the surface. Yet beneath it lies a real-time stress test of the network’s scalability, fee dynamics, aThe post Solana processes 40% of L1 throughput amid memecoin boom – Explained appeared first on AMBCrypto.

TLDR: Arc testnet processed 150 million transactions in 90 days with 0.5-second average settlement times.  USDC circulation grew 108% year-over-year, maintaining position as largest regulated dollar stablecoin.  Circle Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol processed $126 billion volume across 19 connected blockchains.  Circle Payments Network reached billions in annualized volume since May 2025 launch with major banks.   [...] The post Circle’s 2026 Strategy: Building Internet Financial Platform Through Arc and Stablecoins appeared first on Blockonomi.

There is a big chance that we are unlikely to see a longer-term recovery for top-tier assets on the market.

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XRP’s on-chain data is signaling renewed confidence as wealthy holders quietly return despite sluggish prices, with blockchain analytics highlighting early accumulation trends that could reshape longer-term market sentiment. XRP Millionaire Wallets Expand — A Subtle Whale Signal Beneath the Surface XRP market signals can shift even during periods of muted price action. Blockchain analytics firm […]

TLDR: Progmat Coin consortium unites 200+ Japanese banks for ¥1 trillion three-year stablecoin issuance plan. Project Pax integrates Swift API with IBC protocol to preserve banking workflows while modernizing settlement. Cosmos architecture enables ledger-level compliance controls and permissioned issuance for regulated assets. IBC interoperability protocol maintains zero security exploits since 2021 launch across 200+ blockchains. [...] The post Japan’s $6.5B Stablecoin Push: How Cosmos Powers 200 Banks in Tokenized Deposit Revolution appeared first on Blockonomi.

On-chain data shows the XRP addresses holding over a million tokens have seen a reversal in behavior with some population growth in January. Millionaire XRP Wallets Have Been Growing In Count Recently As pointed out by on-chain analytics firm Santiment in a new post on X, large XRP wallets have seen growth during the past […]

Bitcoin’s slide below $85,000 has triggered broad weakness across major altcoins, with market data showing losses extending beyond BTC into the broader market.  While short-term price action hasThe post Bitcoin sell-off ripples through altcoins as market cap contracts appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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TLDR: Coinbase bypasses centralized listing procedures by integrating Jupiter’s onchain execution layer directly.  Jupiter processes $50 billion monthly in spot volume while Coinbase handles $80-100 billion in trading activity.  Users can trade millions of Solana tokens using existing Coinbase balances and self-custodial wallet options.  Integration follows Jupiter’s previous API partnerships with Robinhood and Uniswap Labs [...] The post Coinbase Integrates Jupiter Exchange for Direct Access to Millions of Solana Tokens appeared first on Blockonomi.

Lawmakers Target for Scams: New Consumer Protections on the Horizon Bitcoin kiosks and cryptocurrency ATMs look like regular money machines. You see them in grocery stores, gas stations, and corner shops. But they are not your everyday ATMs. These machines […] The post Lawmakers Target Crypto ATMs for Scams: New Consumer Protections on the Horizon appeared first on Blockmanity.

TLDR: Bitcoin’s 5% correction outperformed gold’s 8% and silver’s 12% drops during the Microsoft-triggered sell-off. Hyperliquid recorded $87.1M in liquidations, nearly three times Binance’s $30M despite lower trading volumes. Binance open interest reached 123,500 BTC, surpassing pre-October levels and marking 31% growth since the crash. Leveraged trading appetite persists as traders rebuild positions despite $300M [...] The post Bitcoin Holds Steady at 5% Loss While Gold, Silver Plunge Amid $300M Liquidation Wave appeared first on Blockonomi.

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The SEC has drawn a clear regulatory line for tokenized securities, affirming that crypto-based formats remain fully subject to federal securities laws while signaling regulatory support for compliant onchain issuance and trading models. SEC Clarifies How Federal Securities Laws Apply to Tokenized Securities The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) provided regulatory clarity on crypto-based […]

After dealing with the threat of MSCI index exclusion, the pioneer in Bitcoin corporate treasury, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), is facing another FUD.  Some community members claimed the firmThe post ‘We buy real Bitcoin’- Michael Saylor rejects ‘paper BTC’ claims appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Bitcoin margin longs at Bitfinex exchange reached a 2-year high prior to stocks and crypto selling off sharply. Should traders expect a rally or the correction to continue?

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TLDR: GameStop crisis stemmed from outdated two-day settlement infrastructure requiring massive broker deposits.  Robinhood successfully operates over 2,000 tokenized US stock tokens in European markets with full functionality.  Current SEC leadership and proposed CLARITY Act create favorable conditions for US equity tokenization adoption.  Blockchain-based real-time settlement eliminates systemic risk that forced 2021 trading restrictions on [...] The post Robinhood CEO Advocates Blockchain Tokenization to Prevent GameStop-Style Trading Halts appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR OpenAI is seeking to raise up to $100 billion in a new funding round. Amazon is considering a $50 billion investment, making it the largest investor. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is leading talks with OpenAI’s Sam Altman. The deal could push OpenAI’s valuation to as high as $830 billion. Amazon continues investing heavily in [...] The post OpenAI Seeks $100 Billion in Funding, Amazon to Invest $50 Billion appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR Copper is reportedly exploring the possibility of an initial public offering as institutional interest in cryptocurrency grows. Major banks like Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, and Citigroup are involved in Copper’s discussions about a potential IPO. Copper offers institutional-grade custody, settlement, and collateral management services for digital assets. The company has partnered with Cantor Fitzgerald [...] The post Crypto Custodian Copper Looks Into IPO After BitGo’s Market Debut appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum (ETH) is extending its influence in the AI industry as developers aim to integrate AI with decentralized technology. Building on this, new reports have revealed that ETH developers are preparing to roll out an AI-focused update that could see AI agents work and engage directly on the blockchain network. Ethereum Prepares To Launch New […]

TLDR: Hang Seng Gold ETF (03170.HK) launched with Ethereum tokenization, gaining 9% in early trading hours.  HSBC serves as tokenization agent while physical gold remains stored in designated Hong Kong vaults.  Tokenized units require qualified distributors for subscription; secondary market trading remains restricted.  Launch aligns with Hong Kong’s strategy to bridge traditional finance with regulated [...] The post Hang Seng Launches Ethereum-Based Tokenized Gold ETF in Hong Kong Market appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum trades near $2,950 as charts mirror 2024 patterns, with analysts watching a possible move to $4K and a longer-term $10K target.

TLDR: Russia’s crypto regulation bill faces State Duma vote in late June with July 1, 2027 implementation deadline.  Retail investors must pass qualification tests and face $4,000 annual purchase caps under proposed framework.  Central bank will compile approved cryptocurrency list likely including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Toncoin.  USDT stablecoins designated for foreign trade, available only [...] The post Russia to Implement Comprehensive Crypto Regulation by July 2027, Top Lawmaker Confirms appeared first on Blockonomi.

Crypto sentiment remained mired in fear on Thursday as the Crypto Fear and Greed Index stayed stuck in the low 20s, reflecting weeks of fragile confidence while bitcoin slid below $84,000 amid equity weakness and mounting macro stress. Crypto Fear Gauge Highlights Caution During Broad Market Pullback The Crypto Fear and Greed Index (CFGI) hosted […]

The product offers exchange-traded exposure to JitoSOL with staking rewards embedded, as liquid staking ETFs remain under review in the United States.

Crypto news digest: SHIB is ready for a proper price bounce; Ripple executive confirms XRP as a priority; Fidelity launches RLUSD and USDT competitor.

TLDR 21Shares has launched the Jito Staked SOL ETP to offer European investors exposure to Solana’s staking rewards. The JitoSOL ETP is listed on Euronext Amsterdam and Paris with tickers JSOL NA in USD and JSOL FP in EUR. The ETP provides a controlled and transparent way for investors to access JitoSOL, with a 0.99% [...] The post 21Shares Introduces JitoSOL ETP to Offer Staking Rewards via Solana appeared first on Blockonomi.

XRP’s long-term price action was recently examined by crypto analyst EGRAG CRYPTO, who shared a technical framework that shows the cryptocurrency on a macro move to $200. In his post, the analyst outlined a channel-based structure that tracks XRP’s behavior across multiple cycles and highlights how its price has always followed the same diagonal paths over […]

The UAE has officially entered the stablecoin race. Universal Digital Intl launched USDU, the country’s first central bank–approved stablecoin, giving it a regulatory edge over Circle

Coinbase has officially launched a regulated prediction markets platform across all 50 U.S. states, allowing users to trade on real-world outcomes ranging from bitcoin prices to Federal Reserve decisions and major sporting events. From Bitcoin Prices to Fed Decisions, Coinbase Opens Prediction Markets Nationwide The rollout, which went live Jan. 28, integrates event-based trading directly […]

Metaplanet Inc. approved a $127 million capital raise to accelerate its Bitcoin-buying strategy, but investors balked at the dilution, sending the stock down about 3.5% on the day.

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