Rapper Drake Faces RICO Lawsuit for Promoting and Using Crypto Casino Stake

Rapper Drake Faces RICO Lawsuit for Promoting and Using Crypto Casino Stake

Rapper Drake has been named as one of the defendants in a new class-action lawsuit based on allegations related to his promotion and use of the crypto casino Stake. This legal…

1/6/2026 2 min read

OTHER #LAW AND ORDER

Stablecoin Banking Startup Kontigo to Repay Customers After Hack

Stablecoin Banking Startup Kontigo to Repay Customers After Hack

Kontigo, a banking startup focused on the Latin American market, is set to reimburse over 1,000 customers following a security breach that resulted in a significant loss of…

1/6/2026 2 min read

SECURITY INCIDENTS #SECURITY INCIDENTS

NFT Paris cancels conferences: ‘The market collapse hit us hard‘

NFT Paris cancels conferences: ‘The market collapse hit us hard‘

NFT Paris has announced the cancellation of its scheduled conferences, citing the severe impact of a market collapse on its operations. This decision underscores the challenges…

1/6/2026 2 min read

MARKET #MARKET

Bitcoin’s Recovery Extends Into 2026 as Charts Hint at Another Leg Higher

Bitcoin’s Recovery Extends Into 2026 as Charts Hint at Another Leg Higher

Bitcoin has kicked off 2026 with renewed momentum, marking a significant recovery that began in late December. The price has surpassed key psychological thresholds, indicating a…

1/5/2026 3 min read

BTC #BTC #BUSINESS #MARKET

XRP's 9% surge leads crypto as bitcoin climbs to 6-week high near $95,000

XRP's 9% surge leads crypto as bitcoin climbs to 6-week high near $95,000

XRP experienced a notable surge of 9%, leading the cryptocurrency market as Bitcoin climbed to a six-week high. This movement reflects a broader trend in the crypto space, where…

1/5/2026 2 min read

BTC #BTC #MARKET #XRP

Bitfinex Hacker Behind $11 Billion Bitcoin Heist Credits Trump for Early Prison Release

Bitfinex Hacker Behind $11 Billion Bitcoin Heist Credits Trump for Early Prison Release

The White House has recently defended the decision to move Ilya Lichtenstein, a notorious figure behind the theft of over 119,000 Bitcoin in 2016, from prison to home…

1/5/2026 2 min read

BTC #BTC #EXCHANGE #LAW AND ORDER

A few Republicans have crypto's destiny in their hands at the SEC, CFTC

A few Republicans have crypto's destiny in their hands at the SEC, CFTC

Recent leadership changes in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have resulted in both agencies being led…

1/5/2026 2 min read

MARKET #MARKET #REGULATION #POLICY

Price predictions 1/5: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH

Price predictions 1/5: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH

Bitcoin and a number of significant altcoins have experienced a notable upward trajectory, signaling a shift in investor sentiment and a robust demand from bullish traders. This…

1/5/2026 2 min read

BTC #ADA #BCH #BTC

Analyst Updates XRP Price Prediction: Why $16 Is Still On The Table

Analyst Updates XRP Price Prediction: Why $16 Is Still On The Table

A prominent crypto analyst has revised his price prediction for XRP, suggesting that the cryptocurrency could potentially rally above $18. This update reflects a more optimistic…

1/5/2026 3 min read

MARKET #BUSINESS #MARKET #TRADING

Grayscale declares first Ethereum staking payout for US-listed ETF

Grayscale declares first Ethereum staking payout for US-listed ETF

Grayscale has announced its inaugural cash distribution resulting from staking rewards, specifically for its US-listed exchange-traded fund (ETF) that allows for Ethereum…

1/5/2026 2 min read

ETH #ETH

Tom Lee calls for a new bitcoin ATH in January, while warning of a volatile 2026

Tom Lee calls for a new bitcoin ATH in January, while warning of a volatile 2026

Tom Lee, co-founder of Fundstrat and chair of Bitmine, has expressed his views on the future of Bitcoin and Ether. He believes that Bitcoin has not yet reached its peak, which he…

1/5/2026 3 min read

BTC #BTC #MARKET #MARKETS

China’s financial associations reclassify RWAs as ‘risky‘: Report

China’s financial associations reclassify RWAs as ‘risky‘: Report

Recent developments in China's financial regulatory landscape have led to a significant policy change regarding Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization. According to a report by Wu…

1/5/2026 3 min read

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