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Bank of Italy Analyzes Potential Impact of Ethereum Value Collapse on Financial Stability

The Bank of Italy modeled the extreme scenario of Ether going to zero to show how market risk in Ethereum’s native token could turn into infrastructure and financial stability risks.

2026-01-12T23:18:25ZJose Moringa
Markets

Tether Blocks $182 Million in USDT Linked to Five Tron Wallets

Tether froze $182 million in USDT across five Tron wallets, highlighting enforcement as stablecoins dominate illicit crypto flows.

2026-01-12T23:17:57ZJose Moringa
News

Bernstein Highlights Urgent Opportunity for Crypto Market Structure Legislation Amid Ongoing Concerns Over Stablecoin Rewards

Bernstein said the window to pass the bill is rapidly narrowing amid a dispute between banks and the crypto industry over stablecoin rewards.

2026-01-12T23:17:33ZJose Moringa
Markets

Trove Markets Faces Backlash Over $11.5 Million Token Sale Following Controversial Last-Minute Changes Impacting Polymarket Bets

Trove Markets’ token sale has drawn scrutiny after last-minute changes, mixed messaging, and alleged irregular trading.

2026-01-12T23:17:09ZJose Moringa
Altcoins

Bitmine Increases ETH Holdings to 4.1 Million as Chairman Aims to Broaden Cryptocurrency Strategy

The latest purchase lifted the company’s Ether holdings to about 3.4% of the token's circulating supply, as Bitmine's chairman, Tom Lee, aims to accumulate 5% of the total outstanding supply.

2026-01-12T22:16:39ZMike Rose
Bitcoin

Fitch Ratings Highlights Significant Market Value Risks Associated with Bitcoin-Backed Securities

Fitch said sharp Bitcoin price swings could quickly erode collateral backing these securities, increasing the risk of losses for lenders and investors.

2026-01-12T22:16:14ZMike Rose
Bitcoin

SEC Chair Indicates Uncertainty Over Potential US Seizure of Venezuela's Reported Bitcoin Holdings

Several blockchain analysts said they were unable to verify whether the Latin American nation held $60 billion in the cryptocurrency.

2026-01-12T22:15:51ZMike Rose
Markets

Crypto ETP Outflows Hit $454 Million This Week as Fed Easing Prospects Fade, Reports CoinShares

Global crypto asset funds saw $454 million in net outflows last week amid weakening rate-cut expectations, according to CoinShares.

2026-01-12T22:15:27ZJose Moringa
Markets

Bakkt Stock Soars 20% on Acquisition Plans for Stablecoin Infrastructure Company Co-Founded by Its Co-CEO

Bakkt is continuing its strategic pivot to provide “B2B2C” turnkey operator services through a stablecoin infrastructure acquisition.

2026-01-12T22:15:05ZJose Moringa
News

Senators Act to Protect Cryptocurrency Developers as Lawmakers Push Forward with Comprehensive Digital Asset Legislation

Senators introduced a bill that clarifies that software developers who do not control users' funds are not considered money transmitters.

2026-01-12T22:14:39ZMike Rose
News

Charles Hoskinson Questions Timing of CLARITY Act and Calls for Resignation of Trump's Crypto Director

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said the CLARITY Act may not pass this quarter, and criticized US crypto laws for favoring big banks over innovation.

2026-01-12T21:14:11ZMike Rose
Bitcoin

Major Investment Strategy Acquires $1.25 Billion in Bitcoin, Marking Largest Purchase Since July 2025

Strategy added 13,627 Bitcoin in a $1.25 billion purchase last week, extending its lead as the world’s largest corporate BTC holder despite recent paper losses.

2026-01-12T21:13:47ZMike Rose