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Former Brazil central bank official unveils real-pegged stablecoin with yield sharing

Former Brazil central bank official unveils real-pegged stablecoin with yield sharing

A former official from Brazil's central bank has introduced a new stablecoin that is designed to be pegged to the Brazilian real. This innovative financial instrument aims to…

1/7/2026 3 min read

FIAT #FIAT #REGULATION #DIGITAL ASSET TREASURY

Babylon Labs raises $15 million from a16z crypto to develop Bitcoin collateral infrastructure

Babylon Labs raises $15 million from a16z crypto to develop Bitcoin collateral infrastructure

Babylon Labs has successfully secured $15 million in funding from a16z crypto. This investment aims to enhance the development of the Babylon Trustless BTCVaults, which are…

1/7/2026 2 min read

BTC #BTC #FINANCE #BABYLON

Nike sells its NFT and virtual sneakers amid lack of digital art market interest: report

Nike sells its NFT and virtual sneakers amid lack of digital art market interest: report

Nike has made a significant move by selling its non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and virtual sneakers. This decision comes in the wake of a broader retreat from the digital…

1/7/2026 2 min read

MARKET #MARKET #WEB3 #NIKE

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin slides as Asia-led sell-off hits altcoins

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin slides as Asia-led sell-off hits altcoins

Bitcoin experienced a decline during Asian trading hours, primarily due to its inability to surpass a significant price level. This downturn had a ripple effect, causing a…

1/7/2026 2 min read

BTC #ALTCOIN #BTC #MARKET

Morgan Stanley files for ether trust after bitcoin and solana ETF push

Morgan Stanley files for ether trust after bitcoin and solana ETF push

Morgan Stanley, a prominent financial institution, is expanding its involvement in the cryptocurrency space by filing for a potential ether trust. This move comes on the heels of…

1/7/2026 2 min read

BTC #BTC #SOL #FINANCE

Bitcoin slides toward $91,000 with two CME pricing gaps coming into focus

Bitcoin slides toward $91,000 with two CME pricing gaps coming into focus

Bitcoin is currently experiencing a downward trend, with unfilled price gaps in futures and ETFs becoming significant reference points. This situation has raised concerns among…

1/7/2026 2 min read

BTC #BTC #MARKET #TRADING

Lloyds Bank completes UK’s first gilt purchase using tokenized deposits

Lloyds Bank completes UK’s first gilt purchase using tokenized deposits

Lloyds Bank has successfully conducted the United Kingdom's inaugural gilt purchase utilizing tokenized deposits. This milestone was achieved with the assistance of Archax and…

1/7/2026 3 min read

FIAT #FIAT #FINANCE #ARCHAX

Barclays invests in stablecoin settlement firm as tokenized infrastructure advances

Barclays invests in stablecoin settlement firm as tokenized infrastructure advances

Barclays has made a strategic investment in Ubyx, a company focused on developing a framework for the movement of tokenized money. This investment is part of a broader trend…

1/7/2026 2 min read

EXCHANGE #EXCHANGE #FINANCE #BARCLAYS

Crypto traders can now take leveraged bets on silver via Binance Futures

Crypto traders can now take leveraged bets on silver via Binance Futures

Binance Futures is set to enhance its offerings by launching silver perpetual contracts, which will be available to traders starting Wednesday. This new product will allow…

1/7/2026 3 min read

MARKET #EXCHANGE #MARKET #ZRX

Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin holds steady above $90K as fresh money returns to crypto

Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin holds steady above $90K as fresh money returns to crypto

In the latest developments within the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin has maintained a steady position above $90K. This stability appears to be supported by new-year allocations…

1/7/2026 2 min read

BTC #ASIA #BTC #ETH

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

How to stay safe after the Ledger customer data leak: experts urge privacy first

How to stay safe after the Ledger customer data leak: experts urge privacy first

Recent reports have emerged regarding a significant breach affecting Ledger, a well-known cryptocurrency hardware wallet provider. Security researchers have emphasized the…

1/7/2026 2 min read

WALLET #WALLET #TECH #LEDGER