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From Stellar to Canton: How Franklin Templeton Adopted Tokenization

Roger Bayston, Head of Digital Assets at Franklin Templeton, unpacks how one of the world's largest asset managers embraced tokenization.

Coinbase Creates Advisory Board to Study Quantum Computing Risks to Bitcoin

Coinbase said the group will assess how future quantum advances could affect blockchain security and outline long-term solutions.

Myriad Moves: Bitcoin Bearishness Grows as Gold Gets Closer to Beating Ethereum to $5K

Top markets on Myriad this week include predictions on a new Bitcoin all-time high, the battle between gold and Ethereum, and Zcash's price.

17K Bitcoin inflow to exchanges raises alarm: Will BTC’s sell-off deepen?

The Bitcoin price rally to $90,000 failed to hold after 17,000 BTC were sent to exchanges, but an improving spot market suggests that traders view BTC’s current pricing as discounted.

Spot bitcoin, ether ETF outflows accelerate, totaling nearly $1 billion

Analysts said institutional traders are tightening risk amid macro uncertainty, but noted that outflows do not reflect structural weakness.

AI infrastructure firm secures up to $500 million onchain loan after bypassing banks

The credit facility used GPU hardware as tokenized collateral, enabling faster capital access without traditional credit checks.

Trump files $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan over 2021 debanking

Crypto's market structure bill gets second shot with Senate's commodities-tied version

The industry's great legislative hope is shifting to the U.S. Senate's Agriculture Committee, which released its own draft of the contentious oversight effort.

Senate Agriculture Committee unveils crypto market structure bill text, but chair says ‘differences remain’

The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee has released updated bill text ahead of a hearing next week — and some issues remain.

BitGo sets IPO price at $18 as shares to begin trading on NYSE

BitGo priced its IPO at $18 a share and expects NYSE trading to begin Thursday, with SEC filings showing major holdings by founders and early investors.

Thailand to introduce crypto ETF and futures trading in new regulation this year: report

SEC Deputy Secretary-General Jomkwan Kongsakul reportedly said crypto ETFs appeal to investors by eliminating wallet security risks.

$18B asset manager F/m seeks SEC approval to tokenize US Treasury ETF

F/m Investments seeks SEC relief to record ownership of its $6 billion Treasury ETF on a permissioned blockchain as tokenization spreads on Wall Street.

BitGo Debuts on NYSE With $18 Shares, $2B Valuation

The digital asset infrastructure firm’s shares were priced above the expected range as it debuted on the New York Stock Exchange.

Bitcoin prices are recovering as gold retreats because a surprise “framework deal” just killed the tariff threat

President Donald Trump's announcement that he would not impose tariffs scheduled for Feb. 1 triggered a sharp reversal in risk assets, with Bitcoin rebounding above $90,000 after testing $87,300 earlier in the session. The move erased most of a two-day selloff driven by trade-war fears tied to Trump...

Russia-linked A7A5 stablecoin processed $100B before sanctions hit: Elliptic

Elliptic said the ruble-backed A7A5 token functioned as a bridge into USDT markets before sanctions and exchange controls curbed its growth.

BlackRock-linked wallets move over $430 million in bitcoin, ether to Coinbase Prime

Onchain data shows sizable bitcoin and ether movements tied to BlackRock’s spot ETFs, echoing earlier January flows tied to creation and redemption activity.

Superstate raises $82.5M to build blockchain-based IPO issuance platform

The funding will support Superstate’s effort to let companies issue and trade regulated shares directly on public blockchains.

Tokenization firm Superstate raises $82.5 million to bring Wall Street onchain

With the new funding, the company aims to bring IPOs and fundraising onto blockchain rails like Ethereum and Solana.

Superstate raises $82.5 million Series B funding to expand onchain equity issuance infrastructure

The firm plans to use the fresh capital to scale beyond tokenized Treasury products into onchain equity issuance on Ethereum and Solana.

Bitcoin is about to hit the Federal Reserve’s 2026 stress tests, creating a massive capital risk for regulated banks

Pierre Rochard's call for the Federal Reserve to integrate Bitcoin into its stress tests came at an unusual moment: the Fed is soliciting public comment on its 2026 scenarios while simultaneously proposing new transparency requirements for how it builds and updates those models. The timing creates a...

Superstate Raises $82.5 Million, Cashing in on Wall Street's Tokenization Bonanza

Crypto startup Superstate helps Wall Street firms bring assets on-chain—a trend that has exploded as traditional finance and crypto converge.

Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Shed $1 Billion Amid Trump Waffling on Greenland and Tariffs

Investors sought refuge from crypto exposure on Wednesday as President Donald Trump pulled back from his Greenland-related threats.

SEC, CFTC to push united crypto work now that they both have Trump-appointed heads

The two U.S. markets regulators will have a joint event to highlight their unified crypto agenda, following the arrival of permanent CFTC chief Mike Selig.

Senate crypto bill likely delayed for weeks after Coinbase pulled its support

The momentum for new crypto rules in Washington has slowed to a crawl and and it is not expected to resume for at least several weeks.

Saga pauses EVM chain following smart contract exploit

The project said the attacker subsequently bridged the stolen funds out of SagaEVM and converted them to ether.

Thailand plans crypto ETF rules as institutional interest increases

Thailand’s SEC is planning new crypto ETF and futures trading regulations as the country looks to position itself as a regional crypto hub for institutions.

Bipartisan Senate crypto alliance just imploded, leaving these high-stakes software developer protections in limbo

Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman has now released updated crypto market structure text, posting a full bill PDF last night. The release locks in a near-term Senate Agriculture path to markup next week, but it also hardens a political split that could determine whether Senate Banking gets a nego...

Dogecoin Foundation-Backed 21Shares DOGE ETF Launches on Nasdaq

Now trading, the 21Shares product is the first U.S. spot Dogecoin ETF to receive a formal green light from the SEC.

Russia’s ruble-pegged stablecoin helped evade sanctions to the tune of $100 billion

Elliptic says the ruble-pegged A7A5 processed nearly 250,000 onchain transactions, demonstrating how stablecoins facilitate cross-border flows under sanctions pressure.

Ex-Binance CEO ‘talking with probably a dozen governments‘ about tokenization

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao said at the World Economic Forum in Davos that he is advising several governments on tokenizing state assets.

Citi sounds the alarm on ‘address poisoning’ scams flooding the Ethereum network

A record surge in activity on the Ethereum network is likely being driven by scam-related behavior rather than genuine user growth, according to the bank's analysts.

Coinbase forms board to assess quantum computing risks to blockchain

The independent advisory board, comprising researchers and industry experts, plans to publish papers on digital-security risks and guidance for developers, organizations and users.

Vietnam opens crypto exchange licensing with nearly $400 million capital barrier to entry

The pilot regime favors domestic banks and securities firms, with ownership rules and capital requirements likely limiting participation.

Crypto bill could see delays as Senate focuses on affordability: Report

The Senate Banking Committee is backing Donald Trump’s move to bar institutions from buying family homes, which could delay the market structure bill, Bloomberg reports.

BitGo prices US IPO above marketed range, eyeing $212.8 million raise

BitGo priced its US IPO at $18 per share, above its previously marketed range of $15 to $17, with trading set to begin Jan. 22.

Buterin tips distributed validators to simplify Ethereum staking

While complex to set up, distributed validator technology could improve Ethereum’s staking experience, according to the creator of Ethereum.

Saga pauses chainlet after $7M exploit that depegged its stablecoin

Saga’s US dollar-pegged stablecoin has dropped to $0.75, while the protocol's total value locked has fallen by around 55% over the past 24 hours.

Strive plans to raise $150M to pay down debt and buy more Bitcoin

The company also plans private debt-for-equity swaps for some holders of the Semler convertible notes that may shrink its offering size.

Binance co-founder Zhao in talks with ‘probably a dozen’ governments on asset tokenization

Tokenization could allow governments to raise funds by selling fractional ownership of state-owned assets like infrastructure, real estate or commodities.

The “insider wallet” that made over $100M on October tariff trade in threat of liquidation if one asset continues to dip

A single wallet on Hyperliquid holds a long position worth roughly $649.6 million in Ethereum (ETH), with 223,340 ETH entered at around $3,161.85, with a liquidation estimate near $2,268.37. As of press time, ETH traded around $2,908.30, and the liquidation threshold sits about 22% below that. This ...

Thailand SEC’s New Three-Year Plan Pushes Tokenization, Crypto ETFs

The strategy aims to pivot Thailand from a retail trading hub to a “sophisticated venue” for institutional investors, said one analyst.

Crypto rebounds after Trump TACO’s on Tariffs! BitGo $2.1B IPO! Solana’s SKR token soars 250% FDV!

Crypto majors are green and rebounding after Trump pivoted on EU tariffs; BTC +2% at $89,900; ETH +2% at $2,995, SOL +2% at $130; XRP +3% to $1.94. CC (+15%), SKY (+11%) and SAND (+10%) led top movers. Crypto markets saw more than $1B in liquidations as Bitcoin rebounded sharply after President Trum...

BlackRock assigns Ethereum as the gatekeeper to tokenization even though its market share is threatened

BlackRock’s 2026 Thematic Outlook put Ethereum at the center of its tokenization thesis, asking whether the network could serve as a “toll road.” BlackRock stated that “of tokenized assets 65%+ are on Ethereum.” The framing pushes Ethereum into an infrastructure role rather than a directional call o...

BitGo stock gains 25% in opening trades on NYSE as investors bet on the ‘plumbing’ of the crypto world

The crypto custodian priced its initial public offering at $18 per share late Wednesday.

Bitcoin liquidity just evaporated – and now this Wall Street feedback loop could wipe out gains

U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded three straight trading sessions of net outflows this week, totaling $1.58 billion. The pullback follows a brief stretch of positive follow-through, sandwiched between another three-day outflow streak from Jan. 7 – 9 that totaled $1.134 billion, ...

Nasdaq moves to remove position limits on Bitcoin, Ether ETF options

The filing with the US SEC seeks to eliminate contract caps on crypto ETF options, a change Nasdaq argues would address unequal treatment in derivatives markets.

Coinbase VP says ‘fatal flaws’ in Senate crypto bill forced sudden withdrawal of support

Coinbase VP of US Policy Kara Calvert explains what tipped the scales for Coinbase against the legislation just hours before a scheduled markup.

BitGo prices IPO at $18, pitching custody growth over crypto trading swings

With recent listings underperforming the CoinDesk 20, BitGo is positioning itself as a rare pure play on institutional crypto custody and long term adoption.

No deal yet with Dems on crypto bill, Senator Boozman confirms

The US Senate Agriculture Committee released a Republican draft of the market structure bill, which includes protections for crypto developers, setting it up for a markup next week.

New Bitcoin Whales Outpace Old Guard in $6B Supply Tug-of-War

New Bitcoin whales now control more value than long-term holders, creating a $6 billion supply overhang that could keep prices choppy.

How one Bitcoin whale is absorbing the world’s entire daily mining supply as Bitcoin price faces $90,000 friction

Bitcoin is struggling to build momentum around the $90,000 level, yet at least one headline-grabbing buyer appears to be leaning in the opposite direction. Adam Back, the CEO of Blockstream, said on X (formerly Twitter) that a “Bitfinex whale” is purchasing roughly 450 Bitcoin per day at current pri...

Bitcoin Policy Institute, Fedi, Cornell to study American views on financial privacy

The initiative comes as enforcement actions and pending market structure legislation raise questions about how privacy tools and open-source developers are treated.

Vietnam opens licensing window for digital asset trading platforms

The licensing move operationalizes Vietnam’s crypto pilot, though regulators have yet to confirm receiving or approving any exchange applications.

Nomura’s Laser Digital rolls out yield-bearing Bitcoin fund

The fund targets institutional investors seeking returns beyond traditional long-only, “vanilla” Bitcoin exposure.

Nomura’s Laser Digital adds tokenized bitcoin yield fund targeting around 5% returns

Nomura's Laser Digital launched a tokenized Bitcoin Diversified Yield Fund on Jan. 22, targeting around 5% returns.

Bitcoin doesn’t have 20 years because the quantum threat is already here

Bitcoin’s 20-year quantum timeline collapses. 25% of the Bitcoin supply sits in vulnerable addresses requiring urgent migration.

Stablecoin Market Cap Hits New Peak as Broader Crypto Market Struggles

The market cap of stablecoins topped $311 billion this week as traders sought shelter from crypto market volatility.

South Korean prosecutors probe disappearance of seized bitcoin: report

South Korean prosecutors are investigating the disappearance of a significant amount of seized bitcoin, citing a possible custody lapse, local media reported.

edgeX: Where Mobile Traders Meet Institutional Liquidity

The Rise of On-Chain Derivatives Perpetual decentralized exchanges (perpDEXs) processed $7.1 trillion in trading volume over the twelve months ending November 2025, representing 371% year-over-year growth. In November 2025 alone, monthly volume reached $1.17 trillion, reflecting the sector’s r...

Chainlink acquires transaction ordering solution Atlas, accelerating rollout of its ‘non-toxic MEV’ tool

Chainlink and Atlas will offer a loan liquidation auction tool for "non-toxic" MEV that pays both backrunning bots and protocols.

Onchain lending protocol USD.AI approves $500 million loan for Australian AI startup

USD.AI primarily operates as an onchain bank for AI startups, accepting tokenized GPUs as collateral for stablecoin loans.

The Daily: Ark Invest sees bitcoin topping $750K by 2030, Senate Agriculture Committee releases crypto market structure bill text, and more

The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

Institutional crypto adoption has passed the ‘point of reversibility,’ PwC says

Stablecoins are increasingly used for payments and settlement rather than trading, pushing crypto deeper into everyday financial workflows.

Ark Invest sees bitcoin and tokenization driving the next phase of digital asset growth

The asset manager said bitcoin’s institutional adoption and asset tokenization are pushing digital assets toward scale, potentially reaching tens of trillions by decade’s end.

Senate Ag Committee has released its version of crypto market structure legislation — what happens next

Momentum is building behind efforts to pass a crypto bill, though observers say it still lacks the Democratic support needed to become law.

Capital One agrees to acquire credit card, stablecoin payment enabler Brex

In a press release from September, Brex said it was planning to launch native stablecoin payments as part of its business.

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Going All-In on Decentralized Social Media as Farcaster, Lens Change Hands

The decentralized social media landscape is rapidly shifting. Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin encouraged users to stick with it.

Hashed unveils Layer 1 concept for upcoming South Korean stablecoin economy

Hashed said the Maroo blockchain combines the openness of public blockchains with compliance features essential for financial applications.

Columbia professor says NYSE tokenization plan reads like ‘vaporware’

NYSE unveiled a plan on Monday to enable blockchain-based 24/7 trading and instant settlement of stocks and ETFs, in addition to custody features.

Ethereum upgrade sparks activity spike, but JPMorgan doubts it will last

The Fusaka upgrade raised usage, but pressure from layer-2 networks and rival blockchains continues to cloud Ethereum's long-term growth outlook.

Michael Saylor indicates more bitcoin purchases in change of pace mid-week tweet

After a brief slowdown in its pace of bitcoin acquisition, Strategy has purchased almost $3.5 billion of BTC over the last two weeks.

Ondo to put BitGo stock onchain following New York Stock Exchange debut

The crypto company's stock will be available in a tokenized version on Ethereum, Solana and BNB Chain closely after it starts trading on NYSE.

JPMorgan doubts Ethereum’s post-Fusaka upgrade activity surge will be sustained

"Historically, Ethereum’s successive upgrades have failed to meaningfully enhance network activity on a sustained basis."

Bitwise's 'Debasement' ETF Pairs Bitcoin and Gold as a Hedge Against Your Depreciating Dollars

Bitwise debuted an ETF offering exposure to Bitcoin and precious metals that's themed around the debasement of fiat currencies.

US stocks, crypto creep up as Trump calls off Greenland-linked tariffs

The S&P 500 climbed, crypto stocks were mixed and Bitcoin and Ether posted modest gains on Wednesday after Donald Trump called off his recent tariff threat.

Crypto Market Bill Heads to Senate Agriculture Markup Amid Banking Committee Delays

The Agriculture Committee is moving ahead on crypto legislation despite a lack of bipartisan agreement, even as the Banking Committee slows its own work.

US market structure bill faces weeks of delay as focus shifts to housing: Bloomberg

As Senate Banking Committee shifts focus to housing concerns, the crypto bill may be delayed to late February or March, the report said.

Bitcoin and ether fall, then rebound as Trump retreats from Greenland tariffs

The sharp reversal showed how closely crypto prices remain tethered to macro headlines. Solana, XRP, Cardano and dogecoin followed a similar pattern of quick losses and partial recoveries

Nomura-backed Laser Digital introduces tokenized bitcoin yield-bearing fund

The Laser Digital Bitcoin Diversified Yield Fund SP targets excess returns on top of BTC performance.

Justin Sun invests $8 million in DeFi project River as analysts flag leverage-driven activity during token rally

Sun's investment coincided with a sharp rally in the RIVER token and heightened scrutiny over leverage-driven trading activity.

Space Protocol defends token sale amid backlash over $20 million raise

Critics questioned Space's $20 million raise against its $2.5 million target, prompting a debate over transparency in crypto fundraises.

Bitcoin diamond hand BTC selling not 'repeat of 2017, 2021,' research warns

Bitcoin long-term holders of two years or more broke records during 2024 and 2025, says a new analysis of the latest bull market.

Pantera Capital sees ‘brutal pruning’ for crypto treasuries in 2026

Pantera Capital predicts a year of significant consolidation for corporate crypto treasuries, with a few large players dominating digital asset demand while smaller ones get bought up.

Maple brings syrupUSDC to Base, targets Aave V3 listing

Onchain asset manager Maple is taking syrupUSDC to Coinbase’s Base network, adding institutional credit rails while pursuing Aave's Base instance next.

Bitcoin falls bellow $89,000 as rally attempt fizzles despite trade war risk relief

"The consensus view is that crypto markets are bearish until about September," said one analyst.

Circle CEO pegs 40% stablecoin growth as base case: ‘Everybody has to participate’

The regulatory debate has narrowed to rewards, as lawmakers weigh how incentives around stablecoins could affect bank deposits.

Trump-linked World Liberty Financial partners with Spacecoin on satellite-powered DeFi

Spacecoin aims to provide permissionless internet access via satellite constellation, targeting remote and underserved communities.

Bitwise launches actively managed ETF pairing Bitcoin with gold

An actively managed fund blends Bitcoin, precious metals and mining stocks as asset managers expand crypto’s role in macro and capital-preservation strategies.

Optimism community begins vote on OP token buybacks

The Optimism Foundation's proposal would link the value of the OP token more directly to the economic performance of the Superchain.

Tennessee city clears path for crypto mining, data centers with new zoning rules

An ordinance to amend the city’s zoning laws laid out guidelines for where a crypto miner could operate in the area and how loud the operation could be.

Trump sues JPMorgan in Florida court for $5B over debanking claims: Report

The lawsuit was filed days after the president threatened on social media to sue the banking giant for debanking him weeks after his supporters attacked the US Capitol in 2021.

Bitcoin swings trigger rare split liquidation as longs and shorts both get hit

Nearly equal losses across long and short positions showed traders were wrong-footed as crypto prices swung violently within hours.

Strive proposes $150 million preferred stock sale to repay debt, buy bitcoin

The capital raise will support balance sheet restructuring and the company's bitcoin strategy.

Bitcoin struggles to regain momentum amid persistent overhead supply: Glassnode

Bitcoin's onchain data shows persistent overhead supply and fragile conviction as the market consolidates below $90,000, Glassnode says.

The Base token should give holders voting power over Coinbase itself

If BASE becomes economically tied to COIN, the token would trade not as a memeified L2 token, but as a globally accessible representation of equity-like value.

Crypto regulation to become global reality this year, PwC says

PwC says 2026 is when crypto rules go live globally, reshaping stablecoins, compliance, and the race to become the industry’s most trusted hub.

Solana-based Natix brings DePIN data into self-driving AI with Valeo

Natix and Valeo are building a decentralized, self-driving camera model to offer a transparent foundation for the safe mainstream deployment of physical AIs.

Stablecoin supply growth stalls as regulation, Treasury yields bite

Institutional compliance costs and higher Treasury yields are reshaping stablecoin issuance as growth shifts from rapid expansion to balance-sheet discipline.

Bank lobby targets stablecoin yield and open banking in policy push

The American Bankers Association’s latest priorities aim to limit how digital dollars earn returns and how financial data is shared as lawmakers debate U.S. crypto market structure legislation.

Bitcoin, DeFi and Tokenized Assets to Drive Crypto’s Next Phase, ARK Says

Bitcoin, DeFi, and tokenized assets are emerging as functional parts of global capital markets, ARK Invest wrote, though challenges persist.

Are Ethereum bears targeting sub-$2K ETH price?

Despite Ether’s latest recovery to $3,000, data suggested that ETH price could see a deeper correction to $1,850 if key support levels don’t hold.

‘Totally absurd’: Circle CEO rejects bank-run fears over stablecoin yields

At the World Economic Forum, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire rejected claims that stablecoin yields could spark bank runs, pointing to money market funds and broader shifts in finance.

XRP slides 19% from January highs, pushing sentiment to 'extreme fear'

Social data show smaller traders have largely stepped aside, a setup that can later fuel sharp rebounds if prices stabilize and buying resumes.

Bitcoin in a deep bear market against gold, history suggests downside may persist

Bitcoin is now down 55% against gold from its December 2024 peak.

What’s Next for Zcash After Electric Coin Company Exodus and New CEO?

Analysts told Decrypt that though network activity for the privacy coin is far below its peak, offshoot projects show promise.

Circle CEO says USDC is a neutral layer, not a rival to Visa or Mastercard

At Davos, Jeremy Allaire said Circle's stablecoin functions as shared infrastructure rather than a competitor to banks or card networks.

Solana Treasury Firm Blames Sniper for Suspicious Meme Coin Trades

Solana treasury firm DeFi Development Corp. launched a meme coin on Thursday and quickly became the subject of insider trading allegations.

Strategy's credit risk falls as preferred equity value surpasses convertible debt

The bitcoin-owning company's capital structure is shifting toward permanent capital, reducing refinancing risk and damping credit volatility.

'PGA Tour Rise' Mobile Golf Game to Launch on Skale's Base Network

Blockchain game PGA Tour Rise is set to be one of the first major apps to launch on Skale’s new layer-3 network on Base.

UN receives Circle grant to upgrade cross-border refugee aid

Circle said digital financial infrastructure, including stablecoins, can save 20% of the cost of delivering humanitarian aid.

ETH funding rate turns negative, but will Ether bulls take the bait?

Crypto traders often view negative funding rates as a strong buy signal, but several data points suggest ETH investors have good reasons to remain risk-averse.

X to roll out 'Starterpacks' featuring Bitcoin and crypto's top posters

X head of product Nikita Bier said the feature will launch in a few weeks, and already has over 1,000 pre-made "packs" of accounts to follow in each interest category — such as memecoins trading and crypto.

Crypto could hit $28T by 2030 on Bitcoin, DeFi, tokenization: ARK

ARK Invest’s latest analysis affirms it still sees Bitcoin reaching close to a $1 million price tag in 2030 on growing adoption.

Crypto market steadies as Japan's bond market chaos eases

Crypto markets remain highly sensitive to bond yields, but a renewed spike in rates could quickly put bitcoin and other digital assets back under pressure.

Bitcoin analysts predict ‘prolonged consolidation’ for BTC price

Bitcoin’s onchain structure “remains fragile,” said Glassnode, which warned of a prolonged consolidation period ahead for BTC price.

Bitcoin volatility shrinks as tariff jitters fade: Crypto Markets Today

Crypto prices stabilized after Wednesday’s tariff-driven volatility, with bitcoin reclaiming $90,000 as equities rebounded and traders rotated back into risk assets.

Gen Z Americans Trust Crypto More Than Banks, Seeking ‘Agency and Control’

Consumer research shows trust for crypto is shaped by control and access, with their habits now reaching policy moves on housing.

Crypto for Advisors: Will 2026 Be the Year of Crypto Regulation?

Will 2026 be all about regulation? From market structure to token classification, a breakdown of the U.S. crypto regulatory outlook and what it means for financial advisors.

Four Potential Fault Lines in Strategy's Bitcoin Fortress

Strategy’s new perpetual funding wall defends its Bitcoin hoard—but creates severe fault lines during times of stress, analysts argue.

Trump Makes Good on Threat, Sues JP Morgan for $5 Billion Over Debanking

The president previously said the Biden administration was primarily to blame for banks dropping him as a client, not bank executives themselves.

BitGo shares surge 36% then retrace in volatile first day of NYSE trading

Investors briefly bid shares well above the IPO price before the market snapped back near the $18 offering level.

New research projects U.S. inflation resurgence, challenging bitcoin bulls' disinflation bets

Inflation in the United States could climb above 4% this year, according to a new analysis by Adam Posen of the Peterson Institute and Peter R. Orszag of Lazard.

Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive looks to raise $150 million in secondary stock offering

Strive, Inc. raised about $160 million in a November offering of a new dividend-bearing Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock.

Bitwise says Q4 showed signs of a bear market bottom

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan argued crypto markets performed poorly in Q4 despite strong fundamentals, similar to early 2023 when crypto rebounded from 2022 lows.

Don’t bet on institutional investors to run Bitcoin to $150K: Researcher

FFTT founder Luke Gromen said institutional investors may not do much for Bitcoin's price this year, but other analysts have previously argued they’ll be key to a Bitcoin resurgence.

AI Hiring Firm Eightfold Sued Over Alleged Secret Scoring Of Job Applicants

The lawsuit alleges that Eightfold used hidden AI to score job seekers on a 0 to 5 scale without required disclosures or dispute rights.

Risk assets rally on taco trade: Crypto Daybook Americas

Your day-ahead look for Jan. 22, 2026

GoMining, Jacob & Co. Debut $40K Luxury Bitcoin Watch Paired With 'Digital Miner'

Looking for a flashy new timepiece? GoMining's collab with Jacob & Co. pairs a Bitcoin-themed luxury watch with a share of mining profits.

Morning Minute: Crypto Rebounds After Trump's TACOs on Tariffs

In a very unsurprising turn of events, Trump walked back his latest EU tariff threats—much to the market's delight.

Trump sues JPMorgan over allegedly terminating bank accounts, putting debanking criticisms back in the spotlight

President Trump reportedly sued JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon over allegedly debanking multiple accounts tied to the president.

Another XRP Record Ahead? Ripple CEO Forecasts Crypto All-Time Highs in 2026

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse remains bullish despite recent dips, and thinks 2026 will bring new highs for the crypto market.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Bitcoin Cash Gains 1.1% While Nearly All Assets Fall

Bitcoin (BTC) and Stellar (XLM) both declined 0.1% from Wednesday.

Gold surges to doorstep of $5,000 as experts debate bitcoin's underperformance

"The [BTC] adoption announcements are not working anymore," said Jim Bianco, while Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas urged taking a longer-term view.

YouTube Plans AI Expansion in 2026 While Promising Crackdown on ‘AI Slop’

The platform says it will expand AI creation tools for creators while tightening enforcement against low-quality AI-generated videos.

Bitcoin offers ‘no haven’ from Trump’s Greenland dreams

US President Donald Trump has decided not to invade Greenland, which gives Bitcoin some relief from the geopolitical pressures that have been weighing on its price chart.

Elon Musk Predicts AI Will Outpace Human Intelligence as Early as This Year

Tesla CEO Elon Musk reiterated claims that rapid AI advances and humanoid robots will reshape work, energy demand, and the economy.