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Crypto infrastructure firm pushes deeper into stablecoin payments with $250 million deal

Crypto infrastructure firm pushes deeper into stablecoin payments with $250 million deal

A significant development in the cryptocurrency sector has emerged as a crypto infrastructure firm has announced a substantial deal valued at $250 million. This strategic move…

1/13/2026 2 min read

BLOCKCHAIN #BLOCKCHAIN #MATIC #FINANCE

Bitcoin rose above $92,000 as BlackRock ETF moved $300 million to Coinbase Prime

Bitcoin rose above $92,000 as BlackRock ETF moved $300 million to Coinbase Prime

Bitcoin recently experienced a notable surge, surpassing a significant threshold. This price movement follows an action taken by a prominent asset manager, which involved a…

1/13/2026 2 min read

BTC #BTC #EXCHANGE #MARKET

ClearBank taps crypto custody firm Taurus to power stablecoin services

ClearBank taps crypto custody firm Taurus to power stablecoin services

ClearBank, a U.K. clearing bank, has announced its partnership with Taurus, a crypto custody firm, to enhance its services in the realm of digital assets and stablecoin payments.…

1/13/2026 2 min read

FIAT #FIAT #TECH #CLEARBANK

Ukraine blocks Polymarket in wider online gambling crackdown

Ukraine blocks Polymarket in wider online gambling crackdown

Polymarket, a popular prediction market platform, has recently faced regulatory obstacles in Ukraine amidst a broader crackdown on online gambling. This development underscores…

1/13/2026 3 min read

OTHER #OTHER #POLICY #UKRAINE

21Shares' bitcoin and gold exchange-traded product debuts on London Stock Exchange

21Shares' bitcoin and gold exchange-traded product debuts on London Stock Exchange

21Shares has launched a new exchange-traded product (ETP) that provides investors with a unique opportunity to gain exposure to both bitcoin and gold. This product has made its…

1/13/2026 3 min read

BTC #BTC #BUSINESS #EXCHANGE

Former 'bitcoin mayor' Eric Adams faces $3 million rugpull allegation after issuing NYC Token

Former 'bitcoin mayor' Eric Adams faces $3 million rugpull allegation after issuing NYC Token

Eric Adams, known as the former "bitcoin mayor" of New York City, is facing serious allegations related to a cryptocurrency token he issued. Recent on-chain data has brought to…

1/13/2026 2 min read

BTC #BTC #MARKET #SECURITY INCIDENTS

Stablecoin-rewards compromise, DeFi protections lead new Senate market structure bill

Stablecoin-rewards compromise, DeFi protections lead new Senate market structure bill

A newly drafted bill in the Senate has introduced a compromise regarding stablecoin rewards, alongside provisions aimed at protecting decentralized finance (DeFi). This…

1/13/2026 2 min read

MARKET #MARKET #REGULATION #POLICY

Charles Hoskinson slams Trump’s crypto policy as 'extractive,' warns of industry fallout

Charles Hoskinson slams Trump’s crypto policy as 'extractive,' warns of industry fallout

Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has voiced strong criticism regarding former President Donald Trump's approach to cryptocurrency. He described Trump's policies as…

1/13/2026 2 min read

ADA #ADA #POLICY #CHARLES HOSKINSON

CFTC to tap Tyler Winklevoss, other crypto CEOs as first members of innovation panel

CFTC to tap Tyler Winklevoss, other crypto CEOs as first members of innovation panel

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is in the process of establishing a new innovation panel, led by its chairman, Mike Selig. This initiative aims to include…

1/12/2026 2 min read

TRADING #COMMODITY #TRADING #POLICY

Crypto infrastructure firm Bakkt jumps 17% on deeper stablecoin payments push with new deal

Crypto infrastructure firm Bakkt jumps 17% on deeper stablecoin payments push with new deal

Bakkt, a prominent player in the crypto infrastructure sector, has announced a significant move to enhance its payment capabilities. The firm has agreed to acquire Distributed…

1/12/2026 2 min read

RESEARCH #RESEARCH #FINANCE #BAKKT

Wall Street broker Benchmark says this could be a pivotal week for digital assets

Wall Street broker Benchmark says this could be a pivotal week for digital assets

This week marks a significant moment for digital assets, as Senate action on market structure legislation is anticipated. This development could potentially resolve years of…

1/12/2026 2 min read

MARKET #MARKET #REGULATION #POLICY

BitGo aims to raise $201 million in IPO targeting $1.85 billion valuation

BitGo aims to raise $201 million in IPO targeting $1.85 billion valuation

BitGo, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency custody and financial services sector, has announced its intention to raise $201 million through an Initial Public Offering (IPO).…

1/12/2026 3 min read

BUSINESS #BUSINESS #FINANCE #BITGO