US community banks join campaign to shut a GENIUS Act ‘loophole’

US community banks join campaign to shut a GENIUS Act ‘loophole’

The Community Bankers Council is advocating for a legislative initiative aimed at regulating the cryptocurrency market. They have formally requested the Senate to consider a bill…

1/7/2026 3 min read

MARKET #MARKET #REGULATION

Bitchat dev shrugs off Uganda’s threat to block app: ‘Good luck mate’

Bitchat dev shrugs off Uganda’s threat to block app: ‘Good luck mate’

The developer of Bitchat, Calle, has expressed confidence in the face of Uganda's threat to block the messaging app ahead of the country's upcoming election. This situation…

1/7/2026 2 min read

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XRP Breaks Structure With Power — Now The Real Test Begins At $2.41

XRP Breaks Structure With Power — Now The Real Test Begins At $2.41

XRP has recently experienced a significant surge, breaking through previous resistance levels with notable momentum. However, the cryptocurrency now faces a crucial test at the…

1/7/2026 3 min read

TRADING #BUSINESS #TRADING #XRP

Same XRP Setup That Led To Over 1,000% Increase In 2017 Is Playing Out Again

Same XRP Setup That Led To Over 1,000% Increase In 2017 Is Playing Out Again

XRP has experienced a significant increase in its price within the last 48 hours, moving from below $2 at the start of the year to trading near the $2.40 region. This recent…

1/7/2026 3 min read

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The AI Brain Is Born: Siemens And NVIDIA Forge Industrial Intelligence

The AI Brain Is Born: Siemens And NVIDIA Forge Industrial Intelligence

Siemens has introduced the Digital Twin Composer at CES, marking a significant development in the realm of industrial intelligence. This initiative is in collaboration with…

1/7/2026 2 min read

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XRP Leads Market Rally with 12% Surge: What’s Driving the Spike?

XRP Leads Market Rally with 12% Surge: What’s Driving the Spike?

XRP experienced a significant surge of 12%, reaching a price of $2.42 on January 6. This marked its highest price since mid-November 2025, although it has since stabilized around…

1/7/2026 3 min read

BTC #BTC #MARKET #TRADING

Flow details December exploit that led to $3.9M in losses due to counterfeit tokens

Flow details December exploit that led to $3.9M in losses due to counterfeit tokens

The Flow blockchain recently experienced a significant security breach that resulted in substantial financial losses. A protocol-level flaw enabled the duplication of assets…

1/7/2026 3 min read

SECURITY INCIDENTS #SECURITY INCIDENTS

Japan’s XRP Integration Signals A Shift In Global Capital Flows

Japan’s XRP Integration Signals A Shift In Global Capital Flows

Japan's recent integration of XRP into its regulated capital flow infrastructure signifies a pivotal transformation in the role of digital assets within the financial landscape.…

1/7/2026 2 min read

MARKET #ASIA #MARKET #TRADING

Jupiter launches JupUSD stablecoin backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL fund

Jupiter launches JupUSD stablecoin backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL fund

Jupiter has officially launched its JupUSD stablecoin, which is backed by USDtb and USDC. This new addition aims to function as a settlement asset within Jupiter’s decentralized…

1/7/2026 2 min read

USDC #USDC

Dogecoin’s Rebound Gains Traction Amid DOGE ETF Activity and Renewed Memecoin Demand

Dogecoin’s Rebound Gains Traction Amid DOGE ETF Activity and Renewed Memecoin Demand

Dogecoin (DOGE) has demonstrated a notable rally into early 2026, fueled by a resurgence of interest in the memecoin sector. This rally is characterized by rising trading…

1/6/2026 3 min read

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Asset manager Bitwise sees 3 tests for crypto’s 2026 rally

Asset manager Bitwise sees 3 tests for crypto’s 2026 rally

Bitcoin and ether have begun the year with notable momentum, showing strength in their price movements. According to Bitwise, the asset manager, the potential for a rally in 2026…

1/6/2026 2 min read

BTC #BTC #MARKET #REGULATION

Brian Quintenz joins SUI Group board after CFTC nomination pulled

Brian Quintenz joins SUI Group board after CFTC nomination pulled

Brian Quintenz, a former commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has been appointed to the board of SUI Group, an investment company. This move comes…

1/7/2026 3 min read

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