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DeFi sees ‘bad’ crypto bill’s collapse as win, not setback
The latest push to establish a comprehensive U.S. crypto market structure framework hit a snag this week, but leaders in DeFi don’t seem alarmed by the collapse.
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The big crypto bill isn't dead, may return next month as Wall Street fight still looms
The digital assets crowd has been complaining bitterly about bank-lobbyist tactics, but Senate lawmakers have a much longer relationship with their bankers.
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Kaito to sunset 'Yaps' as X cracks down on InfoFi apps, token falls 17%
The crypto analytics firm is replacing its reward-driven social product with a more selective creator marketing platform after X revised its API policies to curb spam.
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Citrea unveils U.S. Treasury-backed stablecoin for its Bitcoin ecosystem
The first stablecoin issued through MoonPay’s launchpad aims to solve liquidity fragmentation by issuing natively on Citrea.
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Crypto data platform CoinGecko weighs sale for around $500 million, sources say
The crypto market data firm has hired investment bank Moelis, as dealmaking across the sector accelerates.
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Ether collapse to zero could test Ethereum’s role as finance hub, Bank of Italy economist warns
The study suggests that Ethereum's role in financial systems makes its token economics a concern for regulators, who may need to consider safeguards for its use in regulated finance.
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‘Inflation is aging’: Bryan Johnson’s war against systemic decay
From Braintree to Project Blueprint, Bryan Johnson views crypto and longevity as a unified war against systemic decay.
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Bitcoin rises 2% to $93,500 after inflation data increased chances of further rate cuts
The largest cryptocurrency is now facing a key "resistance" zone at $93,500-$95,000, which has capped its price for nearly two months.
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Bitcoin options open interest extends dominance over futures, damping BTC volatility
Bitcoin options open interest continues to outpace futures, marking a move away from leverage-driven speculation toward volatility and risk-management strategies.
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qFranklin Templeton turns money market fund into stablecoin reserve vehicle
The LUIXX fund has been modified to hold short-term US Treasuries and meet stablecoin reserve standards. The DIGXX fund now offers an onchain share class.
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As America nears 250, financial freedom shouldn’t be up for debate
The banking lobby’s efforts to revisit or reinterpret Congress’ decisions regarding stablecoin rewards are driven by attempts to re-litigate settled law and blunt competition after the fact, argues Blockchain Association’s Summer Mersinger.
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Bitcoin rose above $92,000 as BlackRock ETF moved $300 million to Coinbase Prime
The asset manager sent 3,290 bitcoin, worth about $298 million, along with 5,692 ether valued near $17.8 million.
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Crypto infrastructure firm pushes deeper into stablecoin payments with $250 million deal
The move comes as crypto projects increasingly position themselves as offering payment platforms that resemble traditional digital banks, but operate on blockchain rails.
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BNB's price holds above $900 after slight gain but fails to break key resistance
The Fermi hard fork upgrade has improved BNB Smart Chain's throughput and finality, and Grayscale has filed for a BNB ETF.
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Credit unions reject stablecoin rewards, bitcoin traders look to inflation data: Crypto Daybook Americas
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 13, 2026
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ClearBank taps crypto custody firm Taurus to power stablecoin services
The U.K. clearing bank has selected Taurus' wallet infrastructure as it expands into digital assets and stablecoin-based payments.
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Altcoins, led by dash, heat up as bitcoin nears breakout: Crypto Markets Today
Bitcoin pushed above $92,000 with rising volume; altcoins outperformed as traders rotated into privacy coins and memecoins.
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XRP stays pinned near $2.05 as the range tightens into a make-or-break zone
The market remains level-driven, with potential for a breakout if $2.08 is reclaimed or a breakdown if $2.04 is breached.
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Strategy makes largest bitcoin purchase since July, adds 13,627 BTC
Strategy purchased 13,267 BTC for $1.25 billion via the use of common stock and it's perpetual preferred equity STRC.
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