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Markets

Polymarket Introduces Taker Fees for 15-Minute Crypto Markets to Support Liquidity Rebates

While most Polymarket categories remain fee-free, the platform has enabled fees on its 15-minute crypto markets to fund maker rebates.

2026-01-06T18:01:09ZJose Moringa
Markets

Lighter Launches Round-the-Clock 24/5 Equity Perpetual Contracts on Leading Onchain Exchange

The move comes amid a rapid period of growth for the now-dominant onchain perps platform Lighter, including its native LIT token launch.

2026-01-06T18:00:30ZJose Moringa
News

Community Banks Raise Concerns Over Yield-Bearing Stablecoin Loophole in GENIUS Platform

Community bankers are pressing lawmakers to draw clear boundaries for yield-generating stablecoins, arguing it could draw away deposits.

2026-01-06T18:00:00ZMike Rose
Markets

Understanding the Rapid Decline of Crypto-Treasury Stocks Compared to Their Underlying Assets

Crypto-treasury stocks can fall harder than the coins they hold. Leverage, valuation premiums, dilution risk and equity market structure amplify downside moves.

2026-01-06T16:58:40ZJose Moringa
Altcoins

XRP Price Begins to Align with Gold's Remarkable 180% Surge Over Several Years, According to Analyst

XRP mirrors gold’s past breakout pattern, fueling speculation of an $8–$10 rally in 2026 if the fractal continues to play out.

2026-01-06T16:58:09ZMike Rose
Bitcoin

The Collapse of Iran’s Currency Highlights Bitcoin as a Viable Escape Strategy

As Iran’s rial hits record lows, Bitcoin is resurfacing in public discourse. Its decentralized design is often cited as a contrast to state-managed fiat currencies.

2026-01-06T16:57:46ZJose Moringa
Technology

Canaan Launches Innovative Initiative to Cultivate Tomatoes Using Heat Generated from Bitcoin Mining

The pilot aims to capture most of the electricity consumed by liquid-cooled mining servers and recycle it into a closed-loop heating system.

2026-01-06T16:57:20ZMike Rose
News

Brian Quintenz Appointed to SUI Group Board After CFTC Chair Nomination Falls Short

The former CFTC commissioner joins SUI Group’s board after his chair nomination was withdrawn, marking a shift back to the private sector.

2026-01-06T16:56:40ZMike Rose
Markets

Tether Launches Satoshi-Inspired Scudo Unit to Enhance Its Gold-Backed XAUT Token

Gold’s rally has widened performance gaps across major assets, with bullion outperforming both U.S. equities and crypto markets over the year.

2026-01-06T16:56:08ZJose Moringa
Bitcoin

Critical Bug in Bitcoin Core v30 Threatens Fund Loss During Legacy Wallet Upgrades

Bitcoin Core urged users of versions 30.0 and 30.1 not to migrate legacy wallets after discovering a bug that can delete all files in a wallet directory if migration fails.

2026-01-06T11:12:45ZMike Rose
News

Crypto Hacker Launders Millions in Ethereum from Compromised Multisig Wallet Amid $27 Million Exploit, Reports PeckShield

A hacker who compromised a multisignature wallet has now laundered more than $19 million worth of ETH through Tornado Cash since December.

2026-01-06T11:12:17ZMike Rose
Markets

South Korea Considers Implementing Pre-emptive Freezes on Cryptocurrency Accounts Amid Rising Concerns

The proposal highlights South Korea’s push to align crypto oversight with securities markets, raising stakes for exchanges and traders alike.

2026-01-06T10:11:50ZJose Moringa