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Jefferies strategist Christopher Wood swaps bitcoin for gold on quantum computing concern

Jefferies strategist Christopher Wood swaps bitcoin for gold on quantum computing concern

Christopher Wood, the global head of equity strategy at Jefferies, has made a significant shift in his investment strategy. He has decided to replace a 10% allocation to bitcoin…

1/16/2026 3 min read

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Southern Utah man sentenced to 3 years in prison for crypto-linked wire fraud scheme

Southern Utah man sentenced to 3 years in prison for crypto-linked wire fraud scheme

Brian Garry Sewell, a resident of Southern Utah, has been sentenced to three years in prison for his involvement in a wire fraud scheme linked to cryptocurrency. Federal…

1/16/2026 2 min read

BUSINESS #BUSINESS #FINANCE #CRYPTO FRAUD

CME Group to offer cardano, chainlink, stellar futures as institutions seek regulated risk-management tools

CME Group to offer cardano, chainlink, stellar futures as institutions seek regulated risk-management tools

The CME Group has announced plans to introduce futures contracts for Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar. These contracts, which will be available in both micro and standard sizes,…

1/16/2026 3 min read

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BitMine expects $400 million income on ether holdings, bet on MrBeast could '10x'

BitMine expects $400 million income on ether holdings, bet on MrBeast could '10x'

BitMine, a notable player in the cryptocurrency sector, has made a significant claim regarding its financial outlook. The company's chair, Tom Lee, has informed investors that…

1/16/2026 2 min read

BUSINESS #BUSINESS #ZRX #FINANCE

DTCC aiming to make all 1.4 million securities in its custody digitally eligible

DTCC aiming to make all 1.4 million securities in its custody digitally eligible

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is making significant strides towards the digital transformation of capital markets by focusing on making all 1.4 million…

1/15/2026 2 min read

MARKET #MARKET #MARKETS #DTCC

Kaito to sunset 'Yaps' as X cracks down on InfoFi apps, token falls 17%

Kaito to sunset 'Yaps' as X cracks down on InfoFi apps, token falls 17%

Kaito, a crypto analytics firm, has announced the discontinuation of its reward-driven social product known as "Yaps." This decision comes in response to recent changes made by…

1/15/2026 2 min read

OTHER #FINANCE #SOCIAL MEDIA #X

Citrea unveils U.S. Treasury-backed stablecoin for its Bitcoin ecosystem

Citrea unveils U.S. Treasury-backed stablecoin for its Bitcoin ecosystem

Citrea has announced the launch of a new stablecoin that is backed by U.S. Treasury assets. This development marks a significant step in the cryptocurrency space, particularly…

1/15/2026 2 min read

BTC #BTC #FINANCE #STABLECOINS

Bitcoin slides below $96,000 as key crypto bill stalls in Congress

Bitcoin slides below $96,000 as key crypto bill stalls in Congress

The cryptocurrency market experienced a downturn on Thursday, with Bitcoin slipping below a significant threshold. This decline coincided with legislative developments in the…

1/15/2026 2 min read

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Michael Saylor's Strategy still has major upside despite 2025 plunge, says TD Cowen

Michael Saylor's Strategy still has major upside despite 2025 plunge, says TD Cowen

Michael Saylor's investment strategy continues to be viewed as a significant opportunity for exposure to Bitcoin, according to analyst Lance Vitanza from TD Cowen. Despite…

1/15/2026 2 min read

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Bank of America CEO says stablecoins could drain trillions in bank deposits

Bank of America CEO says stablecoins could drain trillions in bank deposits

Brian Moynihan, the CEO of Bank of America, recently raised concerns regarding the potential impact of stablecoins on traditional banking systems. He highlighted that…

1/15/2026 2 min read

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Crypto bill delay 'may ultimately be constructive' for final product, Benchmark says

Crypto bill delay 'may ultimately be constructive' for final product, Benchmark says

Recent delays in the markup process of a crypto bill may provide Congress with the necessary time to address critical issues surrounding institutional participation in U.S.…

1/15/2026 2 min read

MARKET #MARKET #POLICY #CRYPTO REGULATION

JPMorgan sees 2026 crypto inflows topping the $130 billion hit in 2025

JPMorgan sees 2026 crypto inflows topping the $130 billion hit in 2025

JPMorgan has reported that global capital flowing into digital assets reached a record high last year. The bank anticipates this trend will continue, projecting that inflows into…

1/15/2026 2 min read

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