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Anchorage Digital Plans $400 Million Fundraising Ahead of Upcoming IPO, According to Reports

Being the first federally chartered bank, Anchorage is looking to become a leading stablecoin issuer in 2026, with plans to double the size of its stablecoin team this year.

2026-01-17T02:30:15ZJose Moringa
Markets

Moldova Takes Steps to Regulate Cryptocurrency with Adoption of EU-Inspired MiCA Framework

Moldova plans to introduce its first crypto law in 2026, aligning with the EU’s MiCA framework while warning citizens about digital asset risks.

2026-01-17T01:29:52ZJose Moringa
Markets

KBC Bank Set to Introduce Bitcoin and Ether Trading Services in Belgium with New MiCA Regulations

The lender will offer crypto trading through its Bolero platform as Belgium’s MiCA rules take effect, despite no licenses yet appearing on the ESMA’s register.

2026-01-17T00:29:26ZJose Moringa
News

Polygon Restructures Team in Response to $250 Million Shift Towards Stablecoin Payments

The restructuring comes as the company integrates new payments assets and narrows its mandate, with several employees saying on X that they were affected by the layoffs.

2026-01-17T00:29:02ZMike Rose
Bitcoin

White House Advisor Confirms DOJ Retained Bitcoin Seized in Samourai Case

Selling the Bitcoin would have violated President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14233, which mandates that any Bitcoin obtained through criminal or civil forfeiture “shall not be sold.”

2026-01-17T00:28:25ZMike Rose
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Traders Anticipate Impressive Surge as Key Chart Points to $113K Target

The recovery may continue as long as Bitcoin achieves a daily close above $98,000, with the technical setup projecting 18% gains ahead.

2026-01-16T23:28:01ZMike Rose
News

South Korea Considers Ban on Crypto Exchanges Following New Google Play Policy Changes

Google will require proof of FIU registration acceptance for crypto apps, raising compliance hurdles for offshore exchanges serving South Korean users.

2026-01-16T23:27:41ZMike Rose
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Spot Traders Struggle as Bears Uphold $98K Resistance Level

Bitcoin’s rejection near $98,000 took place as spot traders ran out of energy and short-term investors harvested profits. Will bears defend the resistance level throughout the weekend?

2026-01-16T23:27:19ZMike Rose
Technology

Vitalik Buterin Announces 2026 as the Turning Point for Ethereum's Return to Self-Sovereignty and Trustlessness

Buterin said major improvements are underway to make it easier to run a full node, use dapps, and take control over personal data.

2026-01-16T23:27:00ZMike Rose
Markets

Anchorage Digital Poised to Raise Up to $400 Million Amid Growing IPO Speculation, Reports Bloomberg

Market onlookers have long speculated that Anchorage, the first federally chartered digital asset bank, was considering going public.

2026-01-16T23:26:38ZJose Moringa
Bitcoin

Michael Saylor Defends Bitcoin Treasury Firms Against Ongoing Criticism

Speaking on the What Bitcoin Did podcast, Strategy chairman Michael Saylor pushed back against criticism of companies issuing equity or debt to buy Bitcoin.

2026-01-16T22:26:16ZMike Rose
Markets

Exploring the Future of Cryptocurrency: Three Potential Scenarios for 2026 - Bullish, Bearish, or Neutral?

In a recent interview, Aaron Arnold of Altcoin Daily broke down his crypto market outlook for 2026, drawing parallels with past market cycles and outlining bull, base and bear scenarios.

2026-01-16T22:25:54ZJose Moringa