Bitcoin mining took a direct hit from January’s U.S. winter storm, with Cryptoquant data showing sharp declines in hashrate, production, and miner revenue across the network. Bitcoin Mining Production Falls to Post-Halving Lows According to Cryptoquant researchers, several large U.S.-based mining firms curtailed operations as severe weather disrupted power availability, accelerating a networkwide hashrate drawdown […]
Bitcoin entered Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, with a bruised ego and a market trying to find its footing. Priced at $82,699 with a market capitalization of $1.65 trillion, bitcoin floated within a 24-hour trading band of $81,953 to $84,367. Its daily volume printed a notable $53.64 billion—ample liquidity, but not enough conviction to shake off […]
Following the passage of the virtual asset service providers (VASP) Act (Act 1154), the Bank of Ghana has launched the National Virtual Assets Literacy Initiative. Strengthening Oversight and Consumer Protection The Bank of Ghana (BOG) recently launched a cryptocurrency awareness initiative dubbed the National Virtual Assets Literacy Initiative (NAVALI). The launch of NAVALI is a […]
Gold surged to a record $5,594 per ounce before plunging 10% in a sudden flash crash, erasing trillions in value and sparking bubble concerns. Analysts note that gold is benefiting from safe‑haven demand and central bank buying, while bitcoin has behaved more like a risk asset tied to political and equity market dynamics. Market Reversal: […]
Revolut has begun offering full banking services in Mexico after receiving a banking license through a direct application. The neobank aims to cater to a digital-first market seeking a trusted alternative to traditional banking institutions. Revolut Reaches Milestone in Mexico, Becomes a Full Digital Bank Revolut, a fintech neobank institution headquartered in London, has become […]
Sats Terminal is the first native Bitcoin super app, bringing together Bitcoin loans, yield, and trading in a single interface and developer SDK. Sats Terminal is backed by YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs), Coinbase Ventures, and Draper Associates. The founders of Sats Terminal recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the technology: Stan […]
The government of São Paulo, Brazil prohibited the registration of documents linking tokens to real‑estate properties at the request of a group of registrars. The action halts a market operating in a gray zone, which must now wait for proper regulation. Registration of Real Estate Tokenization Projects Stopped by the São Paolo Government The city of […]
Midweek trading delivered a split verdict for crypto ETFs, with bitcoin extending its outflow streak while Ether regained momentum. XRP and solana quietly added to their recent run of inflows, reinforcing selective risk appetite. ETF Tug-of-War: Bitcoin Slips, Ether Recovers, XRP and Solana Shine The crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) market offered a study in contrasts […]
Swiss digital asset banking group Sygnum and Starboard Digital secure 750+ BTC from professional investors for the market‑neutral BTC Alpha Fund. Sygnum and Starboard Digital Strategies announce seed‑phase completion of the Starboard Sygnum BTC Alpha Fund on Jan. 29, 2026, raising over 750 BTC from professional and institutional investors within four months and reporting an […]
Universal announces USDU as the first USD‑backed stablecoin registered by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates for compliant digital‑asset settlement. Universal Digital Intl Limited, regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), announces in Abu Dhabi on Jan. 29, 2026, that USDU is registered by the Central […]
Rootstock Labs and Animoca Brands Japan announce a partnership to develop Bitcoin‑native treasury and BTCFi use cases for Japanese institutions. Rootstock Labs and Animoca Brands Japan announce a collaboration in Japan on Jan. 27, 2026, to explore Bitcoin‑native, institutional use cases—including corporate treasury strategies and BTC‑anchored onchain financial tools—leveraging Rootstock’s Ethereum Virtual Machine ( EVM) […]
OKX introduces OKX Pay and OKX Card in the EU as a compliant gateway for onchain payments and DeFi access. OKX announces the launch of OKX Pay and OKX Card across Europe on Jan. 28, 2026, billing them as the world’s first compliant DeFi Pay & Card solution in the European Union and operating through […]
A Paypal and National Cryptocurrency Association survey finds 39% of U.S. merchants accept crypto and 84% expect common use within five years. Paypal and the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) publish survey results on Jan. 27, 2026, showing 39% of U.S. merchants already accept cryptocurrency at checkout and 84% believe crypto payments will become common within […]
Valour gains UK Financial Conduct Authority approval and begins offering bitcoin and ethereum staking ETPs to UK retail investors. DeFi Technologies subsidiary Valour Inc. announces UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) approvals and begins offering 1Valour Bitcoin Physical Staking and 1Valour Ethereum Physical Staking to UK retail investors on Jan. 26, […]
Peter Schiff, the well‑known gold bug, once predicted that a surge in silver would spell the demise of bitcoin, and his forecast has, to some degree, come true. While the “devil’s metal” has risen above $108, even amid today’s sell‑off, BTC has remained stagnant. Peter Schiff Scores Accurate Silver/ Bitcoin Forecast Peter Schiff, a well-known precious […]
Bitwise launches onchain non‑custodial vault curation on Morpho, targeting up to 6% APY on stablecoins. Bitwise Asset Management announced a new onchain investor solution—non‑custodial vault curation—powered by Morpho, an onchain lending network; the strategy is led by Jonathan Man, CFA, Head of Multi‑Strategy Solutions and DeFi Strategies at Bitwise, and leverages Bitwise’s 140‑person technology and […]
President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff increase on South Korean imports arriving in the U.S., including cars, lumber, and pharmaceutical products. Trump stated that the South Korean legislature has failed to act swiftly and confirm the bilateral trade agreement reached in November. Trump Raises Tariffs on South Korean Imports, Says Korea Is Not ‘Living […]
The odds of another government shutdown spiked on Polymarket after recent unrest in Minnesota prompted Democrats to oppose a funding bill that would bundle DHS funding with the budgets of other federal agencies. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he would vote no if the bill were presented in that manner. Polymarket Odds of Government Shutdown Rise […]
Entropy founder Tux Pacific says the startup is winding up and will return capital to investors. Entropy founder and CEO Tux Pacific announces winding up the company effective after four years of operation, several pivots and two rounds of layoffs, and says the team worked through the latter half of 2025 on a crypto automations […]
USD1, the dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by World Liberty Financial, a company tied to the Trump family, recently became the fifth‑largest stablecoin in the whole cryptocurrency market. USD1 reached an issuance of $4.92 billion on January 26, surpassing Paypal’s PYUSD, which has a market capitalization of $3.7 billion. Trump-Backed USD1 Reaches Top 5 Stablecoin Position USD1, […]
China has fixed the yuan at its strongest level since 2023, betting on continued U.S. policy that keeps the dollar weak. According to Xinhua, the currency has stayed below the 7 yuan‑per‑dollar mark, strengthening to 6.9843 yuan per dollar on Monday. People’s Bank of China Sets Yuan Stronger as Dollar Weakens China has signaled it is ready […]
Quantum Threat Looms, New Whales Rising, Brandt Sees $58K–$62K, Trump Tariff Shock, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Debate intensified over whether advancing quantum computing could threaten Bitcoin’s network, onchain data showed new institutional whales now control a larger share of realized BTC cap (creating a roughly $6 billion influence gap), […]
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Brazil streamlines rules for banks entering the crypto industry, a Colombian pension fund-manager reveals the development of a bitcoin investment product, and Revolut applies for a banking license in Peru. Brazil Streamlines […]
Nifty Gateway announces platform closure and moves to withdrawal‑only mode, with asset withdrawal instructions for users. The non-fungible token ( NFT) marketplace Nifty Gateway announced that the platform will close on February 23, 2026 and is entering withdrawal‑only mode immediately, asking customers holding USD, ETH balances or NFTs to follow emailed instructions to move assets […]
ZBD secures $40 million Series C to expand bitcoin and blockchain payment rails for gaming. ZBD, a New Jersey‑based bitcoin payments startup, reportedly secured a $40 million Series C led by Blockstream Capital with $36 million committed, funding the company’s expansion of video game payment software that processes bitcoin and other blockchain transactions. ZBD, which […]
Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) remained under pressure Thursday as Bitcoin and ether extended their outflow streaks, though the pace of exits slowed. XRP and Solana continued to quietly attract capital, offering small pockets of stability. ETF Bleeding Slows, but Bitcoin and Ether Stay Under Pressure The selling hasn’t vanished, it has simply cooled. After two […]
Bitcoin’s recent price action has all the drama of a soap opera—with a rollercoaster drop from its high-flying $97,939 cameo down to a modest flirtation with $88,665 before landing comfortably around $89,396. Despite the theatrics, it appears the market is catching its breath in a narrow trading band, preparing for its next act. Whether it’s […]
A new ETF blending gold, bitcoin, and other scarce assets is entering public markets as investors seek protection from inflation, debt growth and declining purchasing power, signaling a rising push toward hard-asset strategies amid deepening fiat currency concerns. Bitwise Launches Currency Debasement ETF as US Debt Nears $39 Trillion Growing anxiety about the long-term erosion […]
Early bitcoin losses, custody failures, and a $4 buy price shaped Tim Draper’s enduring bet that crypto’s real power lies in financial inclusion, a conviction driving renewed price calls and long-term holding through volatility. Tim Draper Shares Personal History Behind Landmark Bitcoin Investments Venture capitalist Tim Draper shared on social media platform X on Jan. […]
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For much of the past decade, bitcoin miners expanding across the United States learned that access to cheap power and industrial land did not guarantee social license. After China’s 2021 mining ban pushed activity stateside, projects in New York, Texas, Arkansas and Kentucky were met with complaints over noise, power prices and environmental impact—often after […]
CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig and SEC Chair Paul S. Atkins will both attend the event, which aims to bring clarity to the crypto regulatory landscape. The agencies recognize that industry participants have had to operate with uncertainty because of the lack of clear policy on the classification of digital assets. CFTC and SEC Join […]
New whales now control a larger share of bitcoin’s realized cap than long-term “OG” whales, according to recent on-chain data. Unlike the old guard, which maintains a lower cost basis of around $40,000, these newcomers reportedly entered the market at much higher levels, with an average cost basis of approximately $98,000. The New Guardians of […]
Circle Foundation grants support UN Digital Hub to use regulated stablecoins for faster, transparent humanitarian payments. Circle Foundation announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21, 2026 a first international grant to UNHCR’s Digital Hub of Treasury Solutions (DHoTS) to help integrate regulated stablecoins and next‑generation digital financial infrastructure across 15 UN […]
Strive proposes a $150 million registered follow‑on offering of Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (SATA). Strive, Inc. (Nasdaq: SATA) announced in Dallas on January 21, 2026 that, subject to market conditions, it intends a $150 million follow‑on offering of SATA Stock, with net proceeds to finance redemption or repurchase of Semler Scientific’s 4.25% […]
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Delaware Life adds Blackrock’s bitcoin‑blended index to a fixed index annuity, offering bitcoin exposure with principal protection. Delaware Life Insurance Company announced on January 20, 2026 that it has added the Blackrock U.S. Equity Bitcoin Balanced Risk 12% Index to its fixed index annuity (FIA) lineup, becoming the first insurer to offer an index containing […]
The Nigerian SEC has sharply raised minimum capital requirements for digital asset firms, with offering platforms now needing about $704,000 and exchanges and custodians $1.4 million. Experts describe new capital requirements as “anti-innovation,” and warn that they could drive talent abroad. Significant Hikes in Capital Demands The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) revised minimum […]
Solana-based meme coin launchpad Pump.fun introduces Pump Fund to back 12 early‑stage token projects with public funding. Pump.fun announced the launch of Pump Fund, a $3,000,000 investment arm that will run the Build in Public (BiP) Hackathon to fund 12 projects with $250,000 each at a $10 million valuation and provide mentorship from Pump.fun founders. […]
The company has recently launched Walletconnect Pay, a solution designed to address the common challenges that merchants encounter when integrating cryptocurrency payments. The company stated that it will pivot to payments in 2026 and has already executed several partnerships to this end. Walletconnect Pivots to Payments in 2026 Walletconnect, a crypto connectivity protocol, has announced […]
India’s central bank proposes linking BRICS central bank digital currencies to ease cross‑border payments. The Reserve Bank of India reportedly recommended that a proposal to connect central bank digital currencies ( CBDCs) be placed on the agenda for the 2026 BRICS summit in India, aiming to ease cross‑border trade finance and tourism payments among BRICS […]
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Jordi Visser, head of AI Macro Nexus Research for asset management firm 22V, says that bitcoin will be the top-performing investment in 2026. Proliferation of Stablecoins and AI to Put Bitcoin at the Center of New Digital Economy, Says Visser In his latest newsletter, Visser explores what he calls “the machine economy” – a new […]
Daniel Oliver, Managing Member of Myrmikan Capital, exposed the weakness of the U.S. stock market through gold. Using gold as a reference instead of dollars, the SPX has receded 33% since October 2023, and the dollar has lost 59% of its value in gold terms in the same period. Myrmikan Capital: SPX- Gold Ratio Reveals […]
The EU and South America’s Mercosur formally sign a long‑awaited trade pact in Asuncion to cut more than 90% of tariffs. Top officials from the European Union and the Mercosur bloc signed the Partnership Agreement and an Interim Trade Agreement in Asuncion, Paraguay on January 17, 2026, concluding more than 25 years of negotiations and […]
Bitcoin Nears $100K, Ordinals Boom, RLUSD at LMAX, Institutional Crypto Shift, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Bitcoin pushed above $97,000 on Jan. 14 as a Supreme Court tariff delay and Fed–Trump tensions helped spark a rally, Bitcoin ordinals surpassed 100 million inscriptions even as inscription hype cools, Ripple locked RLUSD […]
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, discover how Venezuela might be linked to Trump’s viral “Gasolina” dance, Brazil’s crypto industry vows to battle stablecoin taxation, and Lemon launches the first bitcoin-backed card in Argentina. White House’s Oil Gambit […]
Anchorage Digital is reportedly raising $200 million–$400 million as it explores a possible initial public offering next year. Anchorage Digital, the New York‑based custodian whose affiliate is the first federally chartered U.S. digital‑asset bank, is seeking to raise between $200 million and $400 million ahead of a potential IPO, according to Bloomberg; the discussions were […]
Seasoned trader J. Michael Oliver, the father of a proprietary technical analysis method called momentum structural analysis (MSA), predicts that both gold and silver will continue to break records, reaching at least $8,500 and $300 per ounce, respectively. Gold and Silver to Keep Rising, Bull Market to Continue: Father Of Momentum Structural Analysis While some […]
White House tensions with major crypto players are putting landmark U.S. crypto legislation at risk, as internal frustration, banking pressure, and stalled negotiations threaten to derail a market structure bill shaping the industry’s regulatory future. Trump Administration Said to Reconsider Crypto Support Rising friction inside Washington is threatening progress on crypto legislation, as the White […]