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Altcoins

Zama Unveils Exciting Token Sale with $55 Million Floor Valuation Through CoinList and Proprietary Auction Platform

The CoinList sale will run next week, with 8% of the 11 billion ZAMA token supply allocated and tokens available to claim on Feb. 2.

2026-01-13T17:40:06ZMike Rose
Markets

Bernstein Increases Figure Price Target and Names Stock as Top Recommendation for 2026 with 38% Upside Potential

The firm said accelerating tokenized credit volumes, rapid adoption of Figure Connect, and margin expansion underpin its bullish outlook.

2026-01-13T11:33:32ZJose Moringa
Bitcoin

21Shares Launches Innovative ETP Merging Bitcoin and Gold on the London Stock Exchange to Enhance UK Retail Crypto Access

21Shares launched BOLD, a Bitcoin-Gold ETP on the LSE, following FCA retail approval and rising UK crypto demand.

2026-01-13T11:33:07ZJose Moringa
Markets

Kraken-Related SPAC Submits Filing for $250 Million IPO Aimed at Expanding Crypto Infrastructure

The Kraken-backed SPAC aims to raise $250 million in an IPO, targeting companies building infrastructure and services for the digital asset ecosystem.

2026-01-13T10:32:38ZJose Moringa
Markets

Italy's CONSOB Issues Warning to Financial Influencers in Response to ESMA's Crypto Risk Alerts

Italy’s securities regulator shared ESMA’s finfluencer factsheet, warning social media promoters that EU rules on investment recommendations and advertising apply to crypto.

2026-01-13T10:32:12ZJose Moringa
Markets

Nigeria Links Cryptocurrency Regulation to Tax Identification Numbers in Major Reform Initiative

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

2026-01-13T10:31:52ZJose Moringa
News

Thailand Implements Comprehensive Oversight to Combat Gray Money in Gold and Cryptocurrency Markets

Thailand reportedly plans tighter reporting, Travel Rule enforcement and a national data hub to track illicit flows across both traditional and digital assets.

2026-01-13T09:31:28ZJose Moringa
Markets

Solana Policy Institute Advocates for Exemption of DeFi Developers from SEC Exchange Regulations

The Solana Policy Institute urged the SEC to distinguish non-custodial DeFi code from exchanges, warning current rules could chill innovation.

2026-01-13T09:31:02ZJose Moringa
Technology

ZKsync Prioritizes Real-World Infrastructure Development in Ambitious 2026 Roadmap

ZKsync plans to focus on real-world adoption in 2026, with the expansion of its existing products — Prividium, ZK Stack, and Airbender.

2026-01-13T09:30:38ZMike Rose
Markets

Grayscale Expands Asset Consideration List to Include AI, DeFi, and Consumer Tokens

Grayscale expanded its asset review list on Jan. 12, naming 27 tokens across AI, DeFi, and consumer sectors.

2026-01-13T09:30:08ZJose Moringa
Markets

Senate Unveils New CLARITY Act Draft Introducing Activity-Based Stablecoin Rewards

A revised Senate CLARITY Act draft would allow activity-based stablecoin rewards tied to payments, wallets, and staking, while barring interest paid solely for holding tokens.

2026-01-13T08:29:42ZJose Moringa
News

Senate Introduces New Market Structure Legislation Aiming to Restrict Rewards for Idle Stablecoin Holdings

The bill seeks to bar digital asset providers from paying interest just for holding a stablecoin, but would allow activity-based rewards.

2026-01-13T08:29:14ZMike Rose