Altcoins Hyperliquid, Pump.fun Post Double-Digit Weekly Gains as Bitcoin Nears $90K

Altcoins Hyperliquid, Pump.fun Post Double-Digit Weekly Gains as Bitcoin Nears $90K

As Bitcoin approaches the significant price level of $90,000, there has been a notable shift in market dynamics, leading to increased capital inflow into altcoins. This rotation…

1/28/2026 2 min read

BTC #ALTCOIN #BTC #MARKET

Nomura's Laser Digital applies for U.S. national trust bank to offer crypto custody

Nomura's Laser Digital applies for U.S. national trust bank to offer crypto custody

Nomura's Laser Digital has submitted an application to establish a national trust bank in the United States, aiming to provide various cryptocurrency services. This initiative…

1/28/2026 3 min read

TRADING #FIAT #TRADING #FINANCE

Bitget hires ex-Bitpanda legal chief Oliver Stauber to build Vienna MiCA hub

Bitget hires ex-Bitpanda legal chief Oliver Stauber to build Vienna MiCA hub

Bitget, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency exchange sector, has announced the hiring of Oliver Stauber, the former legal chief of Bitpanda. This strategic move comes as…

1/28/2026 2 min read

EXCHANGE #EXCHANGE #REGULATION

Suspected US seizure theft wallet launches memecoin, crashes 97%

Suspected US seizure theft wallet launches memecoin, crashes 97%

A wallet associated with a suspected theft of cryptocurrency from a US government seizure has recently made headlines by launching a Solana-based memecoin on the platform…

1/28/2026 2 min read

SOL #SOL

PayPal Survey: 4 In 10 US Merchants Now Accept Crypto

PayPal Survey: 4 In 10 US Merchants Now Accept Crypto

A recent survey conducted by PayPal and the National Cryptocurrency Association reveals that a significant portion of US merchants are now embracing cryptocurrency as a payment…

1/28/2026 3 min read

BTC #BTC #BUSINESS #MARKET

Stablecoins seen as ‘the default’ for payments as OKX brings crypto card to Europe

Stablecoins seen as ‘the default’ for payments as OKX brings crypto card to Europe

The integration of stablecoins into everyday financial transactions is gaining traction, particularly with the recent announcement from OKX about its crypto card launch in…

1/28/2026 3 min read

OTHER #FINANCE #OKX #MASTERCARD

Bitcoin Price Braces For FOMC Volatility As History Shows Major Post‑Fed Sell‑Offs

Bitcoin Price Braces For FOMC Volatility As History Shows Major Post‑Fed Sell‑Offs

The Bitcoin price is facing heightened pressure as it approaches an upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, a historical trigger for significant price fluctuations…

1/28/2026 3 min read

BTC #BTC #MARKET #TRADING

OKX launches EU stablecoin payment card via regulated issuer Monavate

OKX launches EU stablecoin payment card via regulated issuer Monavate

OKX, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has launched a new payment card for users in the European Union. This card allows for spending in stablecoins, specifically USDC and…

1/28/2026 2 min read

USDC #USDC

Ethereum’s ERC-8004 aims to put identity and trust behind AI agents

Ethereum’s ERC-8004 aims to put identity and trust behind AI agents

A new Ethereum standard, known as ERC-8004, has been introduced with the goal of providing artificial intelligence (AI) agents with portable identities and reputations. This…

1/28/2026 2 min read

ETH #ETH #MARKET #MARKETS

BTC, ETH, SOL move higher as markets eye Fed, Mag 7 earnings and weaker dollar

BTC, ETH, SOL move higher as markets eye Fed, Mag 7 earnings and weaker dollar

Cryptocurrency prices have shown signs of stabilization as traders navigate through short-term market fluctuations. The current focus has shifted toward the Federal Reserve's…

1/28/2026 2 min read

BTC #BTC #ETH #MARKET

Crypto launderers are turning away from centralized exchanges: Chainalysis

Crypto launderers are turning away from centralized exchanges: Chainalysis

Recent findings from Chainalysis reveal a significant shift in the landscape of cryptocurrency laundering. The on-chain money laundering ecosystem processed a staggering amount…

1/28/2026 2 min read

OTHER #OTHER

A Fed move to backstop Japan bonds could boost Bitcoin: Arthur Hayes

A Fed move to backstop Japan bonds could boost Bitcoin: Arthur Hayes

Arthur Hayes, the founder of BitMEX, has provided insights regarding the current financial situation in Japan. He notes a significant weakening of the yen alongside an increase…

1/28/2026 3 min read

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