John Zettler: 2026 will be the year of DeFi vaults, infrastructure is primed for explosive growth, and liquidity preferences are key to optimizing yield | Empire

DeFi vaults are set for explosive growth by 2026, reshaping how institutions manage digital assets. The post John Zettler: 2026 will be the year of DeFi vaults, infrastructure is primed for explosive growth, and liquidity preferences are key to optimizing yield | Empire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Senate Crypto Bill Advances – But Odds of Passing Reflect Challenges Ahead

The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the crypto market structure bill, but odds of passage in 2026 are hovering around 53%. The post Senate Crypto Bill Advances – But Odds of Passing Reflect Challenges Ahead appeared first on DeFi Rate.

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Forget Bitcoin: XRP poised to become a leading yield investment in 2026 due to quantum risk concerns

Bitcoin dips below $90k as quantum risks grow, pushing investors toward BI DeFi cloud mining strategies in 2026. Christopher Wood, a strategist and global head of equity strategy at Jefferies, recently removed Bitcoin from his model portfolio. He points out…

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Binance Targets DeFi, Web3 and Metaverse in New Delisting of 10 Cryptocurrency Pairs

Binance just killed margin trading for MANA, DYDX, KSM, SNX, AR and more. If you're holding any of these, here's why it happened and what it really means for crypto in 2026.

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Chaos Labs Launches AI-Powered Yield Platform on Kraken’s DeFi Earn

PRNewswire, PRNewswire, 26th January 2026, Chainwire

The post Chaos Labs Launches AI-Powered Yield Platform on Kraken’s DeFi Earn appeared first on CaptainAltcoin.

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DOGEBALL Presale Crosses $57K as the Best Meme Coin in 2026 While Chainlink and Solana Fluctuate

Capital is moving with intent this January. Chainlink continues to trade within expectation as institutional adoption themes mature, while Solana remains volatile as network activity and DeFi rotations pull price in both directions.

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The New York Times reports: How the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) views XRP’s trends in 2026

XRP holders reassess strategies as IO DeFi blends structured frameworks with cloud mining under clearer rules. According to a recent New York Times report, the SEC’s regulatory stance on cryptocurrencies is gradually becoming clearer and more structured, and is considered…

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Биткоин, DeFi и токенизация — ключевые драйверы роста крипторынка в 2026 году. Почему?

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Analysts reveal: 2026’s leading DeFi play isn’t Ethereum or Shiba Inu, it’s Digitap and its banking revolution

ETH and SHIB weaken as Digitap gains momentum, raising $4.3m and integrating with Solana to reshape banking. As both the price of Ethereum and the Shiba Inu price have been bleeding on the weekly charts, market analysts are now refocusing…

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Makina recovers majority of funds from exploit as whitehat process returns 920 ETH

Makina has recovered a majority of funds linked to its 20 January exploit, marking one of the more substantial DeFi recovery efforts seen so far in 2026. 920 ETH returned under whitehat framework InThe post Makina recovers majority of funds from exploit as whitehat process returns 920 ETH appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Why Vitalik Buterin believes Ethereum will regain ‘lost ground’ in 2026

Ethereum will be doubling down on blockchain and DeFi ethos this year.  In a statement, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin stated that the chain will regain "lost ground" across key areas, from pThe post Why Vitalik Buterin believes Ethereum will regain ‘lost ground’ in 2026 appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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High Roller Enlists Crypto.com For Prediction Market Launch

The online casino company intends to launch its new prediction market platform in Q1 2026 The post High Roller Enlists Crypto.com For Prediction Market Launch appeared first on DeFi Rate.

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Mantle Expands Global DeFi Access through Infinex Integration

PRNewswire, PRNewswire, 15th January 2026, Chainwire

The post Mantle Expands Global DeFi Access through Infinex Integration appeared first on CaptainAltcoin.

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The Best Crypto To Buy in 2026 For TradFi And DeFi Hybrids is Digitap ($TAP) Not $900 BNB

Anticipation is building across the BNB ecosystem as the Fermi Hard Fork mainnet approaches. Scheduled for January 14th, 2026, the upgrade promises major gains in speed and scalability for BNB Chain.

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Standard Chartered tips Ethereum to outpace Bitcoin into 2030 cycle

Standard Chartered trims ETH’s 2026 target but says Ethereum will regain 2021 highs vs Bitcoin as throughput, DeFi and regulation drive a 2030 re-rating. Standard Chartered has established a new long-range target for Ethereum by the end of 2030 while…

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2026’s leading cloud mining solution: AMT DeFi unlocks passive crypto income through renewable energy investment

As crypto investors pivot toward stable passive income in 2026, AMT DeFi is redefining cloud mining by combining renewable energy assets with AI-driven computing efficiency. #partnercontent

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New York Bill Restricting Prediction Markets Re-Introduced For 2026 Session

ORACLE Act sponsor says bill strives to “make sure that Wall Street stays on Wall Street and Vegas stays in Vegas” The post New York Bill Restricting Prediction Markets Re-Introduced For 2026 Session appeared first on DeFi Rate.

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Ambitious 11,557,546 XRP Goal Set for 2026: Here's What It Is About

The XRP community has set a 2026 liquidity goal of 11,557,546 tokens for its AMM system, marking a baseline for expanding DeFi tools, stablecoin support and FX-style routing.

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Ripple gains U.K approval as 'liquidity' fuels XRP’s 2026 momentum

Liquidity has become a major engine in the current market.   The logic is simple - As TradFi continues to integrate with DeFi, stablecoins now sit at the core of this shift. Because of this, the stThe post Ripple gains U.

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Polymarket Partners With Golden Globes To Provide Award Market Insights

The partnership brings real-time prediction market data to the Golden Globes just in time for the 2026 awards ceremony: What it means for fans. The post Polymarket Partners With Golden Globes To Provide Award Market Insights appeared first on DeFi Rate.

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Memecoins, DeFi lead declines as caution seeps in: Crypto Daybook Americas

Your day-ahead look for Jan. 8, 2026

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Babylon pushes Bitcoin into on-chain finance as a16z crypto backs expansion

Trustless BTCVaults aim to use Bitcoin as on-chain collateral without wrappers or custodians. Babylon’s staking previously reached over $2 billion in total value locked. An integration with Aave V4 is expected to bring native Bitcoin collateral to DeFi by April 2026.

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Solana Builds Strong Case for Higher Valuations as ETFs and Network Metrics Surge

Investors are expecting Solana (SOL) to gain momentum in 2026, driven by rising on-chain activity, expanding DeFi participation, and increasing institutional exposure through exchange-traded funds. Related Reading: Bitcoin ETFs Bring The Heat: $1.

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XRP could skyrocket under Trump: Citigroup; XRP poised for high-potential profit cycle in 2026

As XRP enters a new growth phase, investors are turning to compliant cloud-mining platforms like BI DeFi to generate steady daily returns while positioning for the token’s long-term upside. #partnercontent

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Lawmakers Move to Bar Government Insiders from Trading Prediction Markets

Representative Ritchie Torres is set to introduce the Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act of 2026. The post Lawmakers Move to Bar Government Insiders from Trading Prediction Markets appeared first on DeFi Rate.

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CBDCs are coming - Is this the end of financial privacy as we know it?

The global financial system is undergoing a major reset now in 2026. The early 2020s were dominated by DeFi’s rapid rise. However, by mid-decade, central banks had pushed back with the growing adThe post CBDCs are coming - Is this the end of financial privacy as we know it? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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No need to panic over the $1b XRP unlock; AMT DeFi launches a renewable energy crypto yield program

Ripple XRP escrow boosts supply clarity as AMT DeFi launches renewable energy crypto yield model. As news emerged that Ripple would, as scheduled, unlock approximately 1 billion XRP from escrow accounts in early 2026, the market initially expressed concerns about…

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Ethereum and Solana set the stage for 2026’s DeFi reboot

Ethereum saw a surge in institutional adoption and progress on scaling in 2025, while Solana was stress-testing the network and hardening its infrastructure.

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Bitcoin DeFi faces MiCA stress test into July 2026

MiCA’s full rollout by July 2026 will tighten EU oversight of CASPs, DeFi front-ends and stablecoins while exempting fully decentralized code but raising compliance costs. The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation will reach full implementation between late 2025…

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Will DeFi adoption officially end in 2026?

The following is a guest post and opinion from Shane Neagle, Editor In Chief from The Tokenist. Between the end of 2025 and up to July 2026, the European Union’s MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation will go into full effect.

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Arthur Hayes Deploys $3.4 Million into 4 DeFi Tokens: Bet on 2026 Comeback?

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has made bold moves into decentralized finance (DeFi) tokens, signaling a clear rotation from Ethereum into protocols he believes are poised for a 2026 recovery. On-chain data shows Hayes deployed over $3.

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Trump’s cryptocurrency strategy shift: XRP’s investment potential in 2026 and AMT DeFi’s renewable energy solutions

AMT DeFi enables compliant XRP participation through renewable-energy cloud computing with stable, automated daily returns. Trump’s relationship with cryptocurrency is undergoing a clear strategic shift.

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Trump’s accumulation of wealth through cryptocurrency: XRP could become the hottest yield investment in 2026

BI DeFi offers compliant, green-energy cloud mining to earn XRP-linked yields without hardware ownership. The relationship between Trump and cryptocurrency is undergoing a significant strategic shift.

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Tech giant tipped to add crypto wallet by 2026, says Dragonfly’s Qureshi

A Dragonfly VC predicts a Big Tech crypto wallet, stronger BTC, stablecoin growth, and stricter DeFi rules reshaping institutional and retail crypto use by 2026. A major technology company will launch cryptocurrency wallet integration by 2026, according to a prediction…

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Crypto winter looms in 2026, but Cantor sees institutional growth and onchain shifts

Cantor Fitzgerald sees early signs of a new crypto winter, but one that’s less chaotic, more institutional, and increasingly defined by DeFi, tokenization and regulatory clarity.

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BNB Smart Chain’s Fermi hard fork scheduled to launch in January 2026

The Fermi hard fork will cut block times to 250ms, enabling faster DeFi and real-time apps. It will also introduce extended voting and partial indexing, leading to stability and lighter nodes. The experimental BAL showed ~18.

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Как голосование в Aave может повлиять на рынок DeFi в 2026 году

Протокол Aave, крупнейший и самый ликвидный рынок кредитования в децентрализованных финансах, подошёл к одному из самых спорных голосований в своей истории. Период голосования завершится 26 декабря.

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DeFi 2025 review - Top protocols and 2026 predictions

The DeFi sector experienced significant acceleration in 2025, driven by new segments such as tokenization, largely due to regulatory clarity in the U.S.  On-chain credit also resumed in H2 2025, rThe post DeFi 2025 review - Top protocols and 2026 predictions appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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CLARITY Act оставляет DeFi без правил и рискует обрушить защиту розничных инвесторов

18 декабря Дэвид Сакс сообщил, что председатель банковского комитета Сената Тим Скотт и глава сельскохозяйственного комитета Джон Бузман подтвердили проведение комитетской правки по CLARITY Act в январе 2026 года.

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FanDuel Predicts Launches in Five States in Partnership with CME Group

FanDuel's financial and sports markets in partnership with CME Group will roll out in additional states in 2026. The post FanDuel Predicts Launches in Five States in Partnership with CME Group appeared first on DeFi Rate.

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CLARITY Act explicitly leaves DeFi rules blank, risking a total retail protection collapse if negotiations fail

David Sacks announced on Dec. 18 that Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott and Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman confirmed a January 2026 markup for the CLARITY Act. “We look forward to finishing the job in January!” The problem: a January markup isn't finishing anything.

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Matchbook Begins UK Rollout as It Positions for a US Prediction Market Entry

Matchbook is entering the prediction-market arena with a U.K. debut slated for 2026, positioning the exchange for a U.S. push soon after. The post Matchbook Begins UK Rollout as It Positions for a US Prediction Market Entry appeared first on DeFi Rate.

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Folks Finance announces xChain V2 with $10m+ incentives: Scaling crosschain DeFi into mainstream use

Folks Finance to launch xChain V2 in H1 2026 with $10M in incentives for crosschain lending users. V2 upgrade brings simpler crosschain DeFi, new strategy vaults, and EVM + non-EVM support. Mobile app integration to enable debit-card borrowing while keeping collateral exposure.

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Cardano enters the global payments arena with Wirex’s multi-chain ADA card

Cardano and Wirex launch an ADA card supporting 685+ crypto assets. Users can earn up to 8% cashback and access DeFi features. Non-custodial and RWA yield upgrades planned for 2026. Cardano has taken a decisive step toward real-world utility with the launch of its first-ever ADA card, developed in partnership with global fintech firm Wirex […] The post Cardano enters the global payments arena with Wirex’s multi-chain ADA card appeared first on CoinJournal.

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Why this $0.035 DeFi token could outperform the market’s top cryptos in 2026

As the crypto market prepares for its next bullish cycle, a new DeFi token is quickly becoming the center of attention among investors looking for strong long-term plays. Mutuum Finance (MUTM), currenThe post Why this $0.

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iCrypto Awards 2026: The People’s Choice 

iCrypto Awards 2026 empowers the global crypto community with transparent, public voting to honor blockchain innovation, DeFi, NFTs, AI, and Web3 excellence.

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3 Reasons Why MUTM Could Be the Best Crypto to Hold Ahead of 2026

2025 has seen hundreds of new crypto launches, but few with lasting substance. Many promise innovation, yet only a handful show the structure and progress needed to lead the next market cycle. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is one of those rare DeFi projects turning presale excitement into real development.

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Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Expert-Backed Price Projection for the Coming Year

Mutuum Finance (MUTM) presale hits 70% in phase 6 at $0.035, raising $17.65M with 17K+ holders. Experts project a climb to $0.28 by 2026 as DeFi utility expands.

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Countdown to 2026: Blazpay and 4 Other Best Presale Crypto Coins Poised for Explosive Growth as AI DeFi Dominates Q4

Explore the best presale crypto of 2025, from Blazpay’s AI-powered ecosystem to giants like BNB and Solana. See why early investors are calling Blazpay the best crypto coin to buy now before the next price surge.

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