Ripple scores UK regulatory approval via local subsidiary
Ripple’s UK subsidiary gained regulatory approval as an Electronic Money Institution to provide payment services, but faces limits on certain crypto activities. Go to Source
Month: January 2026
Sharplink pockets $33M from Ether staking, deploys another $170M ETH
Corporate crypto treasuries are increasingly turning to ether staking, as firms like SharpLink generate recurring yield from onchain operations. Go to Source
The 24/7 global stock market is impossible on today’s blockchain
Current blockchain infrastructure has inadequate throughput and systematic front-running. Real-world finance demands sub-second finality and fair transaction ordering. Go to Source
Visa-linked stablecoin platform Rain raises $250M at $1.95B valuation
The raise values Rain at $1.95 billion after a 30-fold card growth in 2025 as the Visa-linked platform plans expansion across multiple continents. Go to Source
China’s Gold Rush Continues as Buying Streak Reaches 14 Months
The People’s Bank of China acquired 30,000 troy ounces of gold in December, according to official figures, extending its 14‑month buying streak. China is among the countries with the largest gold reserves, officially holding more than 74 million troy ounces of the precious metal. China Ramps up Gold Purchases, Continues 14-Month Buying Streak China has continued its gold … Read more
The hidden risk of public WiFi: How a single approval wiped a crypto wallet
A crypto user who lost $5,000 from a hot wallet after a stay at a hotel says the real culprits were open WiFi, a casual lobby phone call, and one careless wallet approval. Go to Source
Grayscale forms trusts tied to potential BNB and HYPE ETFs
Grayscale registered Delaware trusts linked to potential BNB and HYPE ETPs, an early step that often precedes but does not guarantee ETF filings. Go to Source
Coincheck Group to Acquire 3iQ in $112 Million Deal
Coincheck Group signs a stock purchase agreement to buy 97% of 3iQ for about $112 million. Coincheck Group N.V., the holding company of Japan’s leading crypto exchange Coincheck, announced that it has entered a stock purchase agreement with Monex Group to acquire approximately 97% of 3iQ Corp., a Canadian digital‑asset manager based in Ontario. The … Read more
Top Crypto Exchanges in January 2026 – Updated Rankings to Start the New Year
Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase or sign up for a service, Bitcoin.com may receive a commission. Our editorial content is independent and based on objective analysis. As 2026 begins, the top crypto exchanges are setting a strong tone for the year ahead, continuing to raise … Read more
Zcash sees developer slowdown as ZEC extends two-month slide
Zcash developer activity has fallen to its lowest level since 2021 as a governance dispute weighs on sentiment and ZEC extends a two-month decline. Go to Source