Iran’s central bank used $500M in Tether to fight FX collapse and evade sanctions

Iran's central bank amassed $507M in USDT to dodge sanctions, using crypto tactics to access offshore liquidity. The post Iran’s central bank used $500M in Tether to fight FX collapse and evade sanctions appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Crypto feels like a rave in the 1990s | Opinion

When existing structures fail to offer access, trust, or a credible vision of the future, people build parallel systems, such as crypto. дальше »

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Grayscale files for NEAR ETF as major altcoins bleed - What's next?

The push to give Wall Street direct access to Layer-1 blockchains is growing. After a year of major ETF filings tied to Solana [SOL] and Ripple [XRP], Grayscale Investments has now turned its attenThe post Grayscale files for NEAR ETF as major altcoins bleed - What's next? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Best Crypto Presale for January 2026: Why BlockchainFX, DeepSnitch AI, and Ionix Chain Are Gaining Attention

Early access has always been the real edge in crypto, and January 2026 is reminding investors of that reality. While some continue to wait for certainty, momentum is quietly building around BlockchainFX, DeepSnitch AI, and Ionix Chain, three projects increasingly referenced as contenders for the best crypto presale right now. дальше »

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Buy Crypto Without KYC: An Informational Guide for 2026

Buying cryptocurrency without KYC is increasingly used by individuals who prioritize privacy or faster access to exchanges. As global regulations tighten and centralized exchanges demand extensive personal documentation, some cryptocurrency The post Buy Crypto Without KYC: An Informational Guide for 2026 appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Chainlink rolls out 24/5 on-chain data stream for U.S. stocks

Chainlink has launched a new on-chain data product that gives decentralized applications continuous access to U. S. stock and exchange-traded fund prices beyond standard market hours.   The service, called 24/5 U. дальше »

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Chainlink launches 24/5 access to US equities across 40+ blockchains

Chainlink's innovation could revolutionize onchain equity trading, enhancing market accessibility and efficiency across global blockchain networks. The post Chainlink launches 24/5 access to US equities across 40+ blockchains appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Portugal orders Polymarket to shut down over election betting surge

Portugal prohibits political betting under its 2015 online gambling law. Polymarket remains accessible, but regulators may ask ISPs to block it. Polymarket faces restrictions in 30+ countries, with access limits varying by market. дальше »

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Coinbase says capital access beats income in wealth creation

The policy paper argues that access to capital markets, rather than income or banking, now defines who can build wealth and says tokenization could widen participation. дальше »

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South Korea may target fairer crypto market with banking rule changes: report

The one-exchange-one-bank model is not a legal requirement but is widely followed. A government study found the setup limits access for small crypto exchanges. Large platforms dominate Korean won-based trading due to better liquidity. дальше »

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Polymarket hit by fresh European crackdowns as Hungary, Portugal block access

The moves highlight growing uncertainty over whether crypto prediction markets are to be treated as finance or gambling.

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Clapp Finance Launches Flexible Savings: Up to 5.2% APY With Instant Access

PRNewswire, PRNewswire, 20th January 2026, Chainwire

The post Clapp Finance Launches Flexible Savings: Up to 5.2% APY With Instant Access appeared first on CaptainAltcoin.

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Bybit Explores 2026 Macro Volatility and Always-On Market Access

PRNewswire, PRNewswire, 20th January 2026, Chainwire

The post Bybit Explores 2026 Macro Volatility and Always-On Market Access appeared first on CaptainAltcoin.

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MEXC, Ondo expand zero-fee tokenized stock lineup

MEXC adds 32 new Ondo-powered tokenized US stock pairs, expanding zero-fee RWA access and equity diversification for 40M users. Cryptocurrency exchange MEXC has launched 32 additional tokenized U. S. дальше »

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MEXC Adds 32 Tokenized Stocks from Ondo Finance, Expanding Blue-Chip Access for 40 Million Users

MEXC, the fastest-growing global cryptocurrency exchange redefining a user-first approach to digital assets through true zero-fee trading, has successfully launched 32 additional tokenized U. S. stock trading pairs in partnership with Ondo Finance. дальше »

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Tether partners with Bitqik to boost Bitcoin and stablecoin education

This partnership could enhance financial literacy and inclusion, fostering a more resilient digital economy in regions with limited access. The post Tether partners with Bitqik to boost Bitcoin and stablecoin education appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Alibaba-backed Moonshot AI reaches $4.8B valuation after latest funding round

Moonshot AI's rising valuation highlights the growing investor confidence in Chinese AI firms amid limited access to US technologies. The post Alibaba-backed Moonshot AI reaches $4.8B valuation after latest funding round appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bitcoin faces a massive liquidity shift as these 5 crypto gatekeepers prepare to tighten the remaining market chokepoints

Bitcoin pricing in 2026 may hinge on officials and executives who set dollar liquidity, US market access, ETF distribution, stablecoin settlement capacity, and exchange venue rules, based on a market-structure framework that prioritizes chokepoints over social reach. дальше »

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Bitcoin faces a massive liquidity shift as these five crypto gatekeepers prepare to tighten the remaining market chokepoints

Bitcoin pricing in 2026 may hinge on officials and executives who set dollar liquidity, US market access, ETF distribution, stablecoin settlement capacity, and exchange venue rules, based on a market-structure framework that prioritizes chokepoints over social reach. дальше »

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Bybit Enables XAUT (Tether Gold) on Mantle, Expanding Access to Tokenized Gold in the Onchain Finance Ecosystem

PRNewswire, PRNewswire, 19th January 2026, Chainwire The post Bybit Enables XAUT (Tether Gold) on Mantle, Expanding Access to Tokenized Gold in the Onchain Finance Ecosystem appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »

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Binance brings back direct AUD deposits in Australia after a two-year freeze

The two-year freeze on AUD transfers is finally over as Binance reconnects with Australia’s banking system and rolls out fiat access for all verified users. дальше »

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Morgan Stanley Enters Crypto But Digitap ($TAP) is the Best Crypto to Buy in 2026 for Retail

Morgan Stanley’s crypto entry signals institutional adoption, while Digitap offers retail investors early access to live banking infrastructure with 2026 upside. дальше »

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Best Crypto Presale of January 2026: Why Pepeto Beats Established Meme Coins

The January 2026 cryptocurrency presale market has many projects demanding access to capital with early access offerings. The vast majority are a speculative venture with no functioning products or established demand. дальше »

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Uniswap Goes Live on X Layer of OKX for Cost-Efficient DeFi Access with Deep Liquidity

Uniswap launches on OKX X Layer in order to offer deep liquidity, zero interface fees, and faster, low-cost DeFi trading access for users around the globe. дальше »

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Institutions Want XRP, But Not the Headaches – Evernorth Has a Plan

Evernorth has confirmed plans to make XRP easier for institutions and public-market investors to access through a planned IPO in the first quarter of 2026. CEO Ashish Birla shared the details during a conversation with Kristina Ayanian at NASDAQ’s MarketSite, where the focus was on how digital assets are steadily finding their way into traditional […] The post Institutions Want XRP, But Not the Headaches – Evernorth Has a Plan appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »

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MINGO Unveils Global Ticketing Platform, Expands Operations To 54 Countries Via Hedera

MINGO has announced the debut of MINGO Tickets, a next-generation digital ticketing solution, alongside a major international expansion that will see the platform operate across 54 countries. Built to deliver secure, verifiable event access, the new platform aims to transform how organisers and fans experience live events worldwide. дальше »

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JPMorgan forms new unit to help companies tap into private capital

JPMorgan's new unit could accelerate the shift towards private markets, offering companies innovative funding alternatives and reshaping capital access. The post JPMorgan forms new unit to help companies tap into private capital appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Kaito winds down Yaps product after losing access to the X API

X’s API ban erased Yaps, removing most of the real token utility of KAITO. Insider wallet transfers before the shutdown intensified sell pressure. KAITO’s price has fallen below key support, leaving the token near all-time lows. дальше »

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South Korea limits foreign crypto exchange access as Google Play enforces licensing

Only VASP-registered platforms will stay available on the Play Store. Local exchanges like Upbit and Bithumb could gain more market share. Some traders may shift towards DeFi and non-custodial wallets. дальше »

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Interactive Brokers to allow clients to add stablecoins to fund accounts

Interactive Brokers on Thursday expanded its crypto-linked services by allowing eligible clients to fund brokerage accounts using stablecoins, a move the firm says will provide faster, round-the-clock access to global markets. дальше »

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Mantle Expands DeFi Reach with Infinex Integration

Mantle integrates Infinex to deliver passkey wallets, cross-chain aggregation and unified trading, aiming to simplify swaps, bridging and yield access. дальше »

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Uniswap launches on OKX’s X Layer with zero interface fee swaps

Uniswap has launched on OKX’s X Layer, enabling zero-fee swaps and access to native markets such as xBTC, USDT, and USDG directly through its app and wallet. Uniswap has gone live on X Layer, OKX’s Ethereum-compatible Layer 2 network, expanding… дальше »

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Cloudflare acquires AI data marketplace Human Native to power creator monetization

Cloudflare's acquisition fosters a fair AI economy, enhancing data access and monetization for creators, promoting sustainable internet practices. The post Cloudflare acquires AI data marketplace Human Native to power creator monetization appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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X Bans InfoFi Apps as Kaito Sunsets Yaps, Pivots to Creator Platform

X terminated developer access for InfoFi platforms that incentivized users to post crypto content for token rewards, citing AI-generated spam concerns. The post X Bans InfoFi Apps as Kaito Sunsets Yaps, Pivots to Creator Platform appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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Get access to Strategy’s 11% Bitcoin dividends without owning the stock through this new token

Crypto startup Saturn is raising funding for an on-chain dollar product, USDat, that routes yield from Strategy’s Bitcoin-linked credit instruments into DeFi. The round included $500,000 from YZi Labs and a $300,000 angel raise led by Sora Ventures, as Saturn positions USDat as a dollar-denominated token whose returns are tied to Strategy’s STRC preferred equity. дальше »

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MetaMask adds native TRON support for mobile and browser wallets

MetaMask's TRON integration enhances multichain access, boosting global DeFi adoption and streamlining user interaction with web3 platforms. The post MetaMask adds native TRON support for mobile and browser wallets appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Top AI Crypto Presales for 2026: IPO Genie ($IPO) vs ZKP vs DeepSnitch AI

Compare the top AI crypto presales for 2026, including IPO Genie ($IPO), ZKP, and DeepSnitch AI. See how utility, access, and real use cases set $IPO apart. дальше »

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Understanding Eclipse Attacks in Blockchain Networks

An eclipse attack isolates a blockchain node by surrounding it with attacker-controlled peers, cutting off access to the real-time network data. дальше »

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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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Bitwise launches 7 physically backed crypto ETPs in Sweden

Bitwise has entered the Swedish market by listing seven physically backed crypto exchange-traded products on Nasdaq Stockholm, expanding regulated access to digital assets for local investors. Bitwise is growing its presence in Europe by listing new physically backed crypto ETPs… дальше »

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Russia Moves to Make Crypto ‘Everyday Finance’ as Lawmakers Prepare Retail Access Bill

Bitcoin Magazine Russia Moves to Make Crypto ‘Everyday Finance’ as Lawmakers Prepare Retail Access Bill Russia is preparing a bill to allow everyday investors limited access to cryptocurrency, normalizing its use while capping retail participation at roughly $3,800. дальше »

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Market Madness Unfolds: Bitcoin Touches $92K, Tron Holds the Line – Could Apeing Be the Next 100x Crypto? 

Early access to Apeing heats up as a 100x crypto opportunity while Bitcoin climbs 1.8% and Tron gains 1.06%. Secure your whitelist spot now. дальше »

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Sui suffers extended mainnet stall as network activity remains disrupted

Sui Network experienced an extended mainnet stall on 14 January, temporarily disrupting transactions and access to ecosystem applications. In a post shared on X, the Sui team confirmed that the netThe post Sui suffers extended mainnet stall as network activity remains disrupted appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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SEI, APT, and SUI Built With VCs – Zero Knowledge Proof Enters 2026 With a 5,000x Potential

In 2026, the crypto market is starting to separate price stories from structural setups. Many projects already reflect years of speculation, early allocations, and unlock pressure. Others are only now opening access, with pricing still forming in real time. дальше »

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Germany’s DZ Bank secures MiCA license for ‘meinKrypto’ platform

Retail crypto access will initially cover Bitcoin, Ether, Litecoin and Cardano through participating cooperative banks.

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Bitchat tops Uganda app stores as election internet blackout drives use

With internet access cut across Uganda ahead of voting, Bitchat’s Bluetooth-based design has made it the top choice for communication. дальше »

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Ripple Calls XRPL Permissioned Domains A ‘Gamechanger’ As Go-Live Nears

Ripple’s developer arm RippleX says the XRP Ledger’s “Permissioned Domains” amendment is nearing its activation threshold, positioning the network to roll out institution-friendly access controls that could underpin a permissioned version of XRPL’s native decentralized exchange. дальше »

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Gate Further Expands TradFi Feature, Broadens Contract for Difference (CFD) Trading Scenarios of Traditional Financial Assets

Gate, one of the leading global digital asset trading platforms, has further expanded its TradFi feature, broadening access to contracts for difference (CFD) covering traditional financial assets, including gold, foreign exchange, stock indices, commodities, and popular equities. дальше »

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Billex Taps LetsExchange to Improve In-Wallet Swaps with Across 300 Networks

The partnership between Billx Exchange and LetsExchange permits users to have access to over 5,000 crypto assets for swaps with support across 300 blockchains. дальше »

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Coalition For Prediction Markets Hires Former Congress Members in Bipartisan Push

Bipartisan hires give CPM political credibility and easier access to lawmakers amid regulatory scrutiny The post Coalition For Prediction Markets Hires Former Congress Members in Bipartisan Push appeared first on DeFi Rate. дальше »

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