Forfeited Bitcoin Linked To Samourai Case Not Sold, Confirms White House Crypto Advisor

Recent allegations regarding the Bitcoin (BTC) sale by the US Marshal Service (USMS) — operating under the Department of Justice (DOJ) — have been addressed by White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt, who confirmed that the digital assets forfeited by Samourai Wallet and its founders have not been liquidated. дальше »

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Crypto developer protections don't belong in market structure bill, senators say

Legislative language which would grant some legal protections to crypto software developers, falls under the Senate Judiciary Committee, its leaders said. дальше »

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A Third of French Crypto Firms Still Unlicensed Under MiCA as Deadline Nears

French regulators announced this week that roughly 30% of crypto companies have not yet applied for a MiCA license. The news comes as a key regulatory deadline approaches, one that will decide whether these firms can legally continue operating. дальше »

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Belgium’s KBC to Launch Retail Crypto Trading Under MiCA

KBC Group will open spot trading in Bitcoin and Ether for Belgian retail clients via its Bolero brokerage. The post Belgium’s KBC to Launch Retail Crypto Trading Under MiCA appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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Iranians Turn to Crypto as Economic Crisis and Sanctions Deepen

As Iran’s economy continues to strain under heavy sanctions, high inflation, and a weakening currency, many citizens are turning to crypto as an alternative financial lifeline. Related Reading: Bitcoin Tailwind: Cathie Wood Sees ‘Reaganomics On Steroids’ Ahead Recent blockchain data shows a sharp rise in Bitcoin withdrawals and transfers to personal wallets, particularly during periods of unrest and internet restrictions. дальше »

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Top reasons why Circle stock has crashed by 75% from ATH

Circle stock price remains under pressure this year, continuing a downward spiral that started in June last year when it peaked at $298 shortly after its initial public offering (IPO). CRCL stock dropped to $78. дальше »

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Foreign exchanges face Google Play lockout under South Korea’s VASP rules

Google Play will block unlicensed foreign crypto apps in South Korea, tightening VASP enforcement and boosting domestic exchanges like Upbit and Bithumb. Foreign cryptocurrency exchange applications are expected to become unavailable for download or unable to receive updates through South… дальше »

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Crypto Market Review: XRP Loses Impulse; Bitcoin (BTC) Signals Oversold Conditions; Shiba Inu (SHIB) Rejected Under Tight Range

Market is hopping through various local cycles, and this time, it seems like things will not get better as quickly as we anticipated. дальше »

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OpenServ and Neol Advance Enterprise-ready AI Reasoning Under Real-world Constraints

London, United Kingdom, 15th January 2026, Chainwire дальше »

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AEON integrates Dash payments across 50 million merchants

AEON, a crypto payment and settlement network positioning itself for the emerging AI economy, has partnered with Dash to integrate the $DASH token across its global payments infrastructure. The move is aimed at expanding Dash’s real-world utility while strengthening AEON’s role as a bridge between digital assets, everyday commerce, and future AI-driven payment systems. Under […] дальше »

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Best Crypto for Long-Term Potential? Experts Highlight A New Cheap Altcoin for Q1 2026

Long-term crypto investing has shifted away from meme-driven tokens and toward assets with real usage planned for the next market cycle. As analysts look ahead to Q1 2026, one cheap altcoin under $0. дальше »

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What Exchange Liquidity Reveals Under Stress

On Oct. 10, 2025, crypto went through its largest liquidation event in history. In just 25 minutes, $19 billion in leveraged positions were wiped out. Bitcoin dropped from $126,000 to $105,000. дальше »

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DZ Bank Secures MiCAR Approval, Prepares Nationwide Retail Crypto Trading Rollout

Bitcoin Magazine DZ Bank Secures MiCAR Approval, Prepares Nationwide Retail Crypto Trading Rollout Germany’s second-largest lender DZ Bank has received authorization under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, clearing the way for the launch of a retail crypto trading platform across the country’s cooperative banking sector. дальше »

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Bitdeer challenges MARA as top Bitcoin miner with 71 EH/s capacity

Bitdeer Technologies Group reported a total hashrate under management of 71 exahashes per second (EH/s) at the end of December, potentially positioning the Singapore-based company ahead of MARA Holdings Inc. дальше »

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Germany’s second-largest bank, DZ Bank, approves Bitcoin and crypto trading

Germany’s second-largest bank, DZ Bank, has taken a decisive step into the digital asset market by approving Bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading. The approval comes after DZ Bank received authorisation under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, known as MiCAR. дальше »

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Dogecoin Price Prediction: Spot ETF Set to Launch on Nasdaq This Week – Billions Incoming?

21Shares has filed a final prospectus with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, clearing the path for its spot Dogecoin ETF to list on Nasdaq under the ticker TDOG. The product could begin trading as early as this week. дальше »

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Crypto Developers Could Get Long-Term Shield Under New Senate Bill

US Senators Cynthia Lummis and Ron Wyden introduced a standalone measure that would protect blockchain developers and other non-custodial infrastructure providers from being treated as money transmitters solely for writing code or maintaining networks. дальше »

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Why Cardano Is Quietly Setting Up for Explosive $10 Target Amid Massive Whale Buying and ETF Buzz

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Aptos (APT) jumps 8% as Bitcoin nears $93.5K and crypto market rebounds

Aptos price rose to $1. 99 on Tuesday, gaining by 8% as bulls looked to strengthen. Grayscale has announced Aptos as one of the assets under consideration. Potential ETF demand could help APT’s price. дальше »

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Nigeria ties crypto oversight to tax IDs under sweeping reform

Nigeria’s tax overhaul pulls crypto exchanges into identity-based reporting, reshaping how digital assets are brought into the traditional economy. дальше »

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Nigeria enforces identity-linked crypto oversight under new tax law

Exchanges must report detailed crypto activity to Nigerian authorities under new identity-based compliance rules effective from January 2026. дальше »

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Grayscale Expands “Assets Under Consideration” List With 36 Altcoins for Q1 2026

Asset manager Grayscale has revealed the latest update to its “Assets Under Consideration” list for the first quarter of 2026.   The list includes a diverse array of altcoins that could likely shape the firm’s future offerings. дальше »

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BitGo Kicks Off Public Offering as It Seeks NYSE Debut as BTGO

BitGo Holdings has launched an IPO for 11,821,595 Class A shares, with an expected price range of $15–$17 and a planned NYSE listing under the ticker BTGO. дальше »

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Ethereum and XRP “Under $1” Lessons: APEMARS Stage 3 at $0.00002448 – The Best 100x Meme Coin Flying Past 3 Billion Tokens Sold

Discover APEMARS ($APRZ) in Stage 3 presale at 0.00002448, a high-upside, early-stage meme coin with 3.55B+ tokens sold. Learn why history with Ethereum and XRP shows timing matters for capturing potential 100x gains before wider market attention. дальше »

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Dubai tightens crypto rules on privacy while widening access for funds under new DFSA regime

Dubai’s financial free zone has introduced sweeping changes to its cryptocurrency regulations.  The rule tightens controls on privacy-focused assets. Also, it expands institutional access to digThe post Dubai tightens crypto rules on privacy while widening access for funds under new DFSA regime appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Solana price builds bullish volume under $143 resistance as breakout nears

Solana price is consolidating beneath major resistance with rising bullish volume, signaling strength and increasing the probability of an upside breakout toward higher targets. дальше »

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How XRP Investors Can Approach Yield Options Amid Market Volatility

Recently, the cryptocurrency market has experienced significantly increased volatility, with major cryptocurrencies generally under pressure and the risk of short-term corrections continuing to rise. дальше »

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Crypto custody company BitGo seeks up to $201 million in US IPO

BitGo is looking to raise as much as $201 million in an IPO, targeting a $1.96 billion valuation with over $90 billion in assets under custody and top US banks leading the deal. дальше »

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Dubai bans Monero, Zcash as DIFC slams door on privacy tokens and tightens stablecoins

Dubai’s DFSA bans privacy tokens like Monero and Zcash, tightens stablecoin rules and makes firms, not regulators, decide which tokens can list in the DIFC. Dubai’s top financial regulator has drawn a bright line under privacy-focused crypto, banning privacy tokens… дальше »

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India’s FIU-IND puts crypto under full AML scope with strict KYC rules

India’s FIU-IND now treats all virtual asset providers as reporting entities under PMLA, mandating strict KYC, record-keeping and a ban on privacy tools and mixers. India has implemented stricter oversight of cryptocurrency platforms, formally bringing the sector under the country’s… дальше »

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Here's what needs to happen for XRP to reach $3 by the end of January

Ripple [XRP] has shed 14% in under six days after a feverishly bullish start to January, where it rallied 32.3% in five days. This rally was in a retracement phase, which has bulls asking - can XRP reThe post Here's what needs to happen for XRP to reach $3 by the end of January appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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What You Need to Know About India’s New Crypto User Verification Rules

India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has introduced stricter compliance requirements for cryptocurrency platforms, significantly enhancing identity verification for users nationwide. Under the new rules, regulated crypto exchanges are required to verify users through live selfie authentication and geographic location data during the onboarding process. дальше »

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Standard Chartered plans to launch crypto prime brokerage under its VC unit

Standard Chartered's move could accelerate institutional adoption of crypto, bridging traditional finance with digital asset ecosystems. The post Standard Chartered plans to launch crypto prime brokerage under its VC unit appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Indian crypto investors subject to stricter KYC norms under new FIU guidance

Crypto exchanges must now track user location and identity more rigorously as India steps up efforts to bring digital assets under formal oversight. дальше »

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Fed rate cuts under fire: 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin injected volatility as legal action against the Federal Reserve combined with market nerves over geopolitics at the start of a key week for inflation data. дальше »

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South Korea moves to reopen corporate crypto investing after long freeze

Companies would be limited to investing up to 5% of their equity capital. Only top market cap tokens on major regulated exchanges would be eligible. Stablecoin inclusion remains under regulatory discussion. дальше »

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India mandates tighter KYC for crypto users under new FIU rules

India is tightening its know-your-customer rules for cryptocurrency users during onboarding, as part of new guidance issued by the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit. The updated guidance requires regulated crypto platforms to implement more stringent measures when onboarding users and to… дальше »

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Powell says rate policy under threat after DOJ action against the Fed

The DOJ's actions could undermine the Fed's independence, potentially leading to politically influenced monetary policy decisions. The post Powell says rate policy under threat after DOJ action against the Fed appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Zcash Slips Into a 30% Breakdown Zone: What Went Wrong with ZEC?

The Zcash price is under pressure. A governance shock crushed sentiment, the chart broke down on a lower timeframe, and downside risk is now clearly defined. What makes this move unusual is that large holders have been buying aggressively through the decline, with the ZEC price down 25% week-on-week. дальше »

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Bittensor (TAO) Price Tests a Key Level That Could Change the Trend

TAO is starting to look a lot more interesting on the chart, and that’s why traders are beginning to pay attention again.   After spending weeks under pressure, the TAO price has bounced cleanly from the lows and is now pushing into a well-defined breakout zone. дальше »

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Banks are lobbying to kill crypto rewards to protect a hidden $1,400 “tax” on every household

Banks are fighting stablecoin rewards to protect a secret $360 billion revenue machine. When Coinbase chief policy officer Faryar Shirzad posted a thread on Jan. 8 warning that stablecoin rewards “remain under debate” as Congress marks up market structure legislation, he attached numbers that banking groups would rather keep quiet. дальше »

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Ethereum Price Flirts With 9% Risk and 12% Hope, What Tips the Balance?

Ethereum price has slipped into a tense zone after a weak start to January. ETH is down just under 1% over the past 24 hours and is now extending its 30-day decline to around 3. 6%. At the same time, price remains well above major long-term supports, leaving traders split on direction. дальше »

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How global sanctions are reshaping illicit crypto activity

Chainalysis recorded $154 billion in illicit inflows, driven largely by sanctioned entities. Russia’s ruble-backed A7A5 token processed over $93. 3 billion in transactions within a year. Illicit transactions remain under 1% of total on-chain activity despite rapid growth. дальше »

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What next for Coinbase stock after the BofA, Goldman Sachs upgrades?

Coinbase stock price remains under pressure this week as the recent momentum in the crypto market waned. дальше »

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Bitcoin miners face rising stress as price trades below growth cost

Bitcoin is trading below the marginal cost required to sustain network expansion, according to reports. This has placed miners under growing financial pressure without yet triggering capitulation acroThe post Bitcoin miners face rising stress as price trades below growth cost appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Hyperliquid Led $150 Million Long Wipeout in Latest Bitcoin Selloff

Hyperliquid led $150 million in long liquidations after Bitcoin dipped under $90,000, as ETF outflows and heavy leverage fueled a market shakeout. The post Hyperliquid Led $150 Million Long Wipeout in Latest Bitcoin Selloff appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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BNY launches tokenized deposits as institutional adoption deepens

BNY, a global financial services company with over $57. 8 trillion in assets under custody, has launched its tokenized deposit offering as Wall Street’s push into the tokenized assets space accelerates. дальше »

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Colombia orders exchanges to report Bitcoin, Ether and stablecoin users

Colombia’s DIAN now forces crypto platforms to collect and report user and transaction data on Bitcoin, Ether, stablecoins and other assets under Resolution 000240. Colombia’s National Tax and Customs Directorate (DIAN) has introduced new regulations requiring digital asset operators to… дальше »

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Ethereum - How long-term staking could fuel ETH’s next breakout

2026 has kicked off with rivalry among altcoins heating up. From a macro lens, the Altcoin Season Index has jumped to October levels, recording a 35% jump in under 48 hours. Meanwhile, Bitcoin domiThe post Ethereum - How long-term staking could fuel ETH’s next breakout appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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South Korea’s top court rules exchange-held Bitcoin can be seized

The ruling confirms that Bitcoin in South Korean exchange accounts is an “object of seizure” under criminal law, aligning Seoul with US and EU enforcement practices. дальше »

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