Trump-Endorsed World Liberty Financial Pursues US Bank Charter to Introduce Fully Onshore USD1 Stablecoin
The DeFi protocol said WLTC Holdings LLC filed an application to establish a national trust bank purpose-built for stablecoin operations.
Significant Bitcoin Accumulation Reaches 60,000 as Miners Transfer BTC to Exchanges: Is a Market Rally on the Horizon?
Bitcoin accumulators absorbed 60,000 BTC, but miners sending their rewards to exchanges could lead to overhanging sell pressure.
Babylon Secures $15 Million Investment from A16z Crypto to Enhance Bitcoin-Native Lending Services
The investment was made through the purchase of BABY tokens to support the development of Babylon’s trustless Bitcoin collateral infrastructure.
Gate Enhances Trading Experience by Integrating AI Market Intelligence into Its Crypto Exchange Platform
The new GateAI feature offers automated market summaries and decision-support tools without enabling automated trading.
Morgan Stanley Expands Cryptocurrency Investments with New Spot Ethereum ETF Proposal Following Bitcoin and Solana Filings
Morgan Stanley has filed with the SEC for a spot Ethereum ETF that includes staking exposure hours after submitting BTC and SOL ETF filings.
Bitwise CIO Identifies Three Key Challenges for Cryptocurrency to Overcome for a Lasting Rally in 2026
Matt Hougan said crypto's early-2026 momentum depends on avoiding major blow-ups, progress on U.S. legislation, and stable equities.
Riot Offloads $162 Million in Bitcoin as Mining Hash Price Plummets Near Historic Lows
Riot’s record December bitcoin sale reduced its treasury to 18,005 BTC as mining profitability remained under pressure.
SEC Transitions to Full Republican Control, Paving the Way for Crypto-Friendly Regulations in 2026
The SEC is set to continue last year’s pro-crypto rulemaking, as the commission and other federal agencies are controlled solely by Republicans.
Bitcoin's History of 100% Returns Following Down Years: Will This Trend Continue in 2026?
History shows Bitcoin’s rare down years have been followed by triple-digit rebounds, keeping 2026 firmly on traders’ watchlists.
Polymarket Partnership with Dow Jones Brings Prediction Market Insights to Wall Street Journal
The companies are partnering to make prediction markets available with “dedicated data modules” on Dow Jones-owned websites and some of its print media.
JPMorgan Expands JPM Coin to Canton Following Successful Launch on Base
The move extends JPM Coin to its second network after launching on the Coinbase-supported Ethereum Layer 2 Base in November 2025.
Tether-Backed Rumble Unveils Innovative Crypto Wallet for Fans to Tip Creators with Bitcoin and USDT
Rumble and Tether have launched a non-custodial crypto wallet that powers native tipping for creators using bitcoin, USDT, and Tether Gold.