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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
Markets

Three Ethereum Price Charts Indicate an Imminent Surge Toward $4,000

ETH’s recent rally was driven by spot demand and a healthy use of futures market leverage, potentially setting Ether up for a follow-up move to $4,000.

2026-01-12T21:13:17ZJose Moringa
Technology

Vitalik Buterin Reveals Key Requirements for a Self-Sustaining and Quantum-Safe Ethereum Future

Buterin outlined a framework for making Ethereum’s base layer ossifiable, emphasizing quantum resistance and protocol independence.

2026-01-12T21:12:46ZMike Rose
Markets

A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Crypto.com and Its Services

Crypto.com is a popular centralized crypto exchange that is also tied to the multi-layer Cronos ecosystem and the CRO token.

2026-01-12T21:12:21ZJose Moringa
Markets

Standard Chartered Readies for Launch of New Crypto Prime Brokerage Services According to Bloomberg

Standard Chartered is reportedly preparing a crypto prime brokerage business to be housed within its SC Ventures unit.

2026-01-12T21:11:50ZJose Moringa
News

BitGo Aims to Raise Up to $201 Million in U.S. IPO for Crypto Custody Services Expansion

BitGo is looking to raise as much as $201 million in an IPO, targeting a $1.96 billion valuation with over $90 billion in assets under custody and top US banks

2026-01-12T20:11:16ZJose Moringa