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Huione-Backed Tudou Guarantee Concludes as $130 Million in USDT Refunds Processed by Bitrace

The apparent shutdown follows years of scrutiny of one of crypto’s largest fraud marketplaces.

2026-01-16T17:02:11ZJose Moringa
Technology

The Transformative Shift of Web3 Revenue from Blockchains to Wallets and DeFi Applications

A growing amount of the blockchain industry’s fees are captured by DeFi protocols rather than the underlying networks, signaling a potential investor shift to front-end facing applications.

2026-01-16T17:01:39ZMike Rose
Markets

Ethereum ETF Demand Surges, Outstripping New Supply: Could This Drive ETH Price to $4,500?

Renewed spot Ethereum ETF inflows topped $474 million this week while network metrics smashed records, positioning ETH for a rally to $4,500 in the coming weeks.

2026-01-16T17:01:05ZJose Moringa
Markets

Goldman Sachs CEO Highlights Firm's Focus on Tokenization and Prediction Markets in Response to Changing US Regulatory Landscape

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said the firm is devoting significant resources to tokenization, stablecoins, and prediction markets.

2026-01-16T17:00:27ZJose Moringa
Markets

Iran's Cryptocurrency Market Approaches $8 Billion Amidst Rising IRGC Influence and Increased Bitcoin Withdrawals During Protests, According to Chainalysis

Chainalysis said Iran’s crypto ecosystem topped $7.78 billion in 2025 as IRGC-linked activity grew and BTC withdrawals surged during unrest.

2026-01-16T16:59:54ZJose Moringa
News

Galaxy CEO Novogratz Challenges Coinbase Stance and Advocates for Urgent Advancement of Crypto Legislation

A bill to regulate the cryptocurrency industry could be finalized within the next few weeks, according to Michael Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy.

2026-01-16T16:59:31ZMike Rose
Markets

Exploring the Evolution of Web3: The Significance of the Real Economy Narrative by 2026, From Memecoins to Innovative Machines

As DePIN projects generate revenue and AI agents move onchain, builders are shifting focus from speculation to fundamentals, but questions remain about Web3’s decentralization ethos.

2026-01-16T15:58:17ZJose Moringa
Markets

Understanding the CLARITY Act: The Battle for On-Chain Dollar Distribution

The CLARITY Act is becoming a fight over who controls yield as rules split DeFi companies and incumbents and risk pushing onchain US dollar yield offshore.

2026-01-16T15:57:44ZJose Moringa
Markets

Bitcoin Mirrors 2022 Bear Market Rally Despite Achieving 21% Price Increase

Bitcoin market research warned that BTC faced another bear market in 2026 if it was unable to reclaim its yearly moving average.

2026-01-16T15:57:17ZJose Moringa
Markets

Jefferies' Wood Reduces Bitcoin Investment by 10% Amid Rising Concerns Over Quantum Computing Threats

Wood removed bitcoin from his model portfolio, reallocating the 10% stake into gold and gold-mining stocks amid quantum computing concerns.

2026-01-16T15:56:47ZJose Moringa
Technology

Jason DeSimone Discusses the Revival of The Arena and What Lies Ahead for SocialFi

The Arena CEO Jason DeSimone joins Layer One to discuss the platform's revival, pathways to creator monetization, and the future of SocialFi.

2026-01-16T15:56:17ZMike Rose
News

Users Celebrate Action Against AI-Driven Reply Spam as InfoFi Platforms Explore New Solutions

X is revising its developer API policies to no longer allow apps that reward users for posting on the social media platform.

2026-01-16T15:55:34ZMike Rose