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In an exciting development, the US Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs has set a markup date for the CLARITY Act, representing a significant advancement in the creation of a federal regulatory framework for cryptocurrency use and operations in the United States. Related Reading: ...

Dogecoin has taken another step in its objective to become a widely accepted and decentralized global currency as its corporate arm, House of Doge, announced a strategic partnership aimed at expanding the Dogecoin ecosystem into Japan. The initiative, which was disclosed in a press release on Januar...

Over the past week, Bitcoin (BTC) finally broke out of a longstanding consolidation phase, moving decisively above the $90,000 mark. During this time, the leading cryptocurrency traded as high as $94,700 before a sudden rejection that has since forced prices to move within the $90,000-$92,000 range....

Crypto and tech just got a major boost. Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has closed on just over $15 billion in fresh capital, a fundraising round that will be split across multiple new vehicles aimed at a range of tech areas. According to reports, the move marks the firm’s biggest raise yet and gives it ...

Crypto pundit X Finance Bull has explained what Ripple’s FCA approval means for XRP and cross-border payments in the U.K. This comes as the altcoin continues to gain adoption through Ripple’s efforts, with XRP notably at the centre of the crypto firm’s cross-border payment services. XRP To Gain Grea...

The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) has taken a significant step forward in the cryptocurrency and digital asset space by introducing tokenized deposit capabilities specifically for institutional clients. Tokenized Deposits Launch At BNY Mellon According to reports on the matter, the new system...

In a significant development, Ripple has expanded its footprint in regulated markets after gaining regulatory approval from the UK’s financial authorities to provide payment services. Related Reading: Florida Lawmakers Revive Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Efforts With New Proposal Ripple Obtains FCA App...

Bitcoin is struggling to hold above the $90,000 level as uncertainty continues to dominate market sentiment. After weeks of consolidation and failed recovery attempts, price action reflects a fragile balance between cautious buyers and persistent selling pressure. While traders focus on technical le...

As the US Congress gears up to mark up the long-awaited crypto market structure bill on January 15, industry representatives are actively engaging in discussions regarding the critical elements of this legislation. Summer Mersinger, CEO of the Blockchain Association, highlighted important points con...

Ethereum is once again attempting to reclaim the $3,100 level after several days of speculation, hesitation, and mixed signals across the broader crypto market. While price action has shown signs of stabilization, conviction remains limited, keeping traders cautious as Ethereum hovers near a key inf...

South Korea has announced plans to introduce Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in 2026 as part of broader digital asset reforms. South Korea Using US & Hong Kong Crypto Spot ETFs As A Reference South Korea revealed in its 2026 Economic Growth Strategy plans to allow spot digital asset ET...

A day after the Electric Coin Company’s breakup, the team behind Zashi said it is spinning out into a new Zcash-focused company and launching a new wallet built from the existing Zashi codebase. The move is framed as an effort to “scale Zcash to billions,” while keeping the group’s work narrowly cen...

As the US Senate delves into the highly anticipated crypto market structure bill, known as the CLARITY Act, optimism is building ahead of the January 15 markup that could see the legislation advance to President Donald Trump’s desk. Senate Reviews Crucial Crypto Bill On Friday, Senator Cynthia Lummi...

The idea of an altcoin season rolling in is still active, and early signals are starting to surface. These signs are not through price moves but through changes in on-chain behavior and trader activity. At the center of these observations is Ethereum, the leading altcoin, which has always led previo...

Dogecoin didn’t ease into 2026 quietly. Following several weeks of drifting and bearish price action at the end of last year, the memecoin suddenly picked up speed, jumping in the first few days of January and briefly reclaiming levels above $0.15. However, on-chain data shows that Dogecoin’s ...

Despite the price of XRP holding above the $2 mark following a brief rebound earlier this week, sentiment across the market has not fully recovered. On-chain data shows that short-term holders are closing their positions and exiting the market, which reflects growing caution. A Dip In XRP Short-Term...

Ripple’s XRP is seeing a clear shift in investor behavior, with large on-chain transactions surging to levels not seen in months. With market dynamics turning positive after months of volatility and capitulation, XRP investors are returning to the market with conviction. Transactions valued at $100,...

US spot XRP ETFs recorded their first-ever net outflow on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, breaking a 36-day streak of continuous inflows since their launch in Q4 2025. The shift immediately raised a critical question for the market: Does this change in ETF flow direction signal a deeper downside for XRP...

The Solana network is still demonstrating notable activity and performance in a volatile market state, with its price facing sideways movements. With a recent uptick in user participation and demand, the SOL network remains a dominant force in the blockchain sector, ramping up substantial DEX volume...

Crypto pundit NoLimit has drawn attention to a government research paper, which he described as extremely bullish for XRP in the long term. He also highlighted how what is being built on the XRP Ledger will ensure that the altcoin gains real-world adoption, which could eventually boost its value. Pu...