Nexo to offer zero-interest crypto lending for BTC and ETH holders
The offering expands Nexo’s structured lending products to Bitcoin and Ether holders amid a broader recovery in crypto-backed lending. Nexo...
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CFTC issues no-action letter to Bitnomial, clearing way for event contracts
The no-action letter comes amid growing acceptance by US regulators of prediction-style markets and event contracts during an election year....
Donald Trump will not consider pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried: NYT
The US president reportedly said he had no intention of pardoning the former FTX CEO, and defended his family’s connections...
Bitcoin bulls chase $91K as early 2026 rally finds sustained volume
Bitcoin bulls are making a run on $91,000 as start-of-the-year trading volumes highlight the market’s expectation of a positive Q1....
Binance Rolls out USDT-Settled Gold and Silver Contracts
Binance is rolling out regulated, stablecoin-settled perpetual contracts tied to traditional assets, starting with gold and silver, giving crypto traders...
Token Collapses 99.95% After $26M Exploit
On Jan. 8, the Truebit protocol’s native token (TRU) plummeted 99.95% to near-zero after a $26 million exploit. Security firm...
XRP Technical Outlook Flips Bearish as Psychological Support at $2.00 Tested
XRP’s early‑2026 rally stalled on Jan. 8 as the token fell below $2.10, coinciding with its first‑ever ETF outflows of...
Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial Seeks National Trust Bank Charter for USD1 Stablecoin
Trump-linked World Liberty Financial is seeking a national trust bank charter to consolidate issuance, custody, and conversion of its fast-growing...
Truebit token price falls 99% after reports of $26M exploit
The TRU price fell to $0.0000000029 from $0.16 after the protocol reported a security incident and crypto sleuths tracked stolen...
Temple Digital Group launches 24/7 institutional trading built on Canton
The platform offers a private, non-custodial venue for regulated institutions to trade cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. Temple Digital Group has launched...
Morgan Stanley to launch digital asset wallet as part of crypto product expansion
The wallet, expected to launch this year, will support cryptocurrencies and RWAs as the financial services company adds to its...
Coincheck to acquire digital asset manager 3iQ in $112M stock deal
The transaction would give the Japanese exchange operator control of the Canadian asset manager, expanding its presence in regulated investment...
Ethereum is the Linux of blockchain, says co-founder Vitalik Buterin
The Ethereum co-founder made the case that Ethereum occupies a role similar to the Linux operating system, but for shifting...
Banks must upgrade their blockchain infrastructure
Banks risk falling behind if they cling to private blockchains. Upgrading to public, permissioned layer-2 infrastructure with ZK-proofs is essential...
Why South Korea is struggling to decide who can issue stablecoins
South Korea’s stablecoin rules are stalled as regulators clash over whether banks or fintechs should issue won-backed tokens. Korea’s crypto...