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Barclays buys into stablecoin-settlement company Ubyx
By Elizabeth Howcroft Jan 7 (Reuters) - Barclays BARC.L has bought a stake in U.S. stablecoin-settlement company Ubyx, its first such investment and part of its plans to explore "new forms of digital money", the British bank said on Wednesday.Ubyx, which launched in 2025, is a clearing sy...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
Ethereum's DeFi TVL reportedly grew up to 9x as much as any competing networks
Ethereum released a long post on X to recount the high points of its year 2025, a year that its DeFi TVL reportedly grew up to 9 times as much as any competing networks in terms of DeFi. According to Ethereum, it was in 2025 that it transitioned from an emerging technology to the foundational […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Jan 7
Same XRP Setup That Led To Over 1,000% Increase In 2017 Is Playing Out Again
XRP has shown a notable uptick in price action in the past 48 hours as XRP’s price pushed higher from below $2 at the beginning of the year, but it now finds itself trading near the $2.40 region. Interestingly, this recent push is more than just a bounce, especially as a longer-term chart stru...NewsBTC
Wed, Jan 7
Ethereum Ready To Breakout Against Bitcoin – Analyst Reveals When To Sell
Bitcoin and Ethereum are showing renewed momentum after recovering and rising by more than 7% in the past week. As bearish trends slowly reverse, a crypto analyst has shared a detailed analysis of the ETH/BTC chart, predicting the trading pair’s next moves. The analysis highlights key upside targets...Bitcoinist
Wed, Jan 7
Coinbase expanded beyond crypto in 2025 through regulation wins, acquisitions, and new financial products
In 2025, Coinbase expanded its presence in the international financial market through regulatory actions, the introduction of new product offerings, and a series of acquisitions, which broadened the company’s operating range. During the same year, Coinbase became the first crypto-native company added to the S&P 500, a move that placed the firm within mainstream equity […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Jan 6
Arkham Intelligence flags over $225M USDT moved from wallets linked to the US government
Arkham Intelligence data shows that crypto wallets linked to the US Government reportedly moved out more than $225 million worth of USDT. These funds were allegedly seized in connection with so-called “pig butchering” schemes. However, the transferred amount closely matches a massive seizure announced by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) in June 2025. The […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Jan 6
XRP Leads Market Rally with 12% Surge: What’s Driving the Spike?
XRP surged 12% to reach $2.42 on January 6, marking its highest price since mid-November 2025, before hovering around the current $2.35 mark. Related Reading: Here’s Why The Shiba Inu Price Jumped Over 13% The jump coincided with a strong influx of capital into XRP-focused exchange-traded funds (ETF...NewsBTC
Tue, Jan 6
MSCI Has Determined Not To Implement The Proposal To Exclude Digital Asset Treasury Companies From Its Index
Jan 6 (Reuters) - MSCI: HAS DETERMINED NOT TO IMPLEMENT THE PROPOSAL TO EXCLUDE DIGITAL ASSET TREASURY COMPANIES FROM THE MSCI GLOBAL INVESTABLE MARKET INDEXESMSCI: MSCI INTENDS TO OPEN A BROADER CONSULTATION ON THE TREATMENT OF NON-OPERATING COMPANIES GENERALLYMSCI: WILL NOT EXCLUDE DATCOS FROM ITS...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
US Crypto Firms Face Prolonged Compliance Limbo as Market Structure Bill Slips
A key U.S. legislative effort to regulate the cryptocurrency market is facing delays that could push the passage of the crypto market structure bill to 2027, with full implementation possibly extending to 2029. Related Reading: How SWIFT Could End Up Working With XRP For Global Payments Analysts at ...Bitcoinist
Tue, Jan 6
Japan’s XRP Integration Signals A Shift In Global Capital Flows
Japan’s integration of XRP into regulated capital flow infrastructure marks a decisive shift in how digital assets are being positioned within modern finance. The move suggests that XRP is transitioning from a cross-border payments tool into a component of regulated capital flow infrastructure. It a...NewsBTC
Tue, Jan 6
Why Ripple (XRP) Whales Prefer This Cheap Crypto That’s Already Up 300% For 2026 Gains
Investors are looking for big returns as the market changes. Many individuals keep a close eye on the Ripple (XRP) market to see if the value climbs, but large investors are moving funds to better opportunities. They are selecting a new investment vehicle named Mutuum Finance (MUTM). The new crypto coin has already risen by […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Jan 6
XRP in Today’s Crypto Market: A Cloud-Based Earning Model with Fleet Mining
With the shift of digital payments to a more efficient and fast settlement system, XRP has become a prime asset within the global blockchain sector. Fastness, cheap cost of transactions, and liquidity solutions have allowed XRP to be very common in applications that touch on payments. The next question to many holders is how to […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Jan 6
US DOJ Bitcoin Sales Spark Concern From US Senator
US Senator Cynthia Lummis on Tuesday pushed back after reports that the US Department of Justice moved and likely sold seized Bitcoin that some lawmakers expected to be held as a national asset. Related Reading: Is Venezuela Controlling A $60 Billion Bitcoin Reserve, Or Is It Just A Rumor? According...Bitcoinist
Tue, Jan 6
Dogecoin’s Rebound Gains Traction Amid DOGE ETF Activity and Renewed Memecoin Demand
Dogecoin (DOGE) has extended its rally into early 2026, showing signs of sustained momentum as the memecoin space experiences renewed interest. Related Reading: Here’s Why The Shiba Inu Price Jumped Over 13% After a nearly 30% rise over four days, DOGE is consolidating above key technical levels, su...NewsBTC
Tue, Jan 6
Bernstein Confirms Bitcoin Bottom, Maintains $150,000 Price Target For 2026
With Bitcoin (BTC) prices experiencing a significant recovery this week, analysts are increasingly optimistic about the potential for further rallies. Notably, Gautam Chhugani from Bernstein has declared that the bottom for Bitcoin has already been reached at $80,000, signaling a promising outlook f...Bitcoinist
Tue, Jan 6
BREAKINGVIEWS-Fintech wins 2025’s most lucrative league table
By Stephen Gandel NEW YORK, Jan 6 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Donald Trump’s presidency has been very good for the nation’s largest banks. As the administration trims restrictive post-crisis regulations, dealmaking has roared back, producing enviable results for Wall Street and lifting lenders’ sto...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
The hacker behind the $27.3 million multisig wallet breach has begun liquidating funds
The perpetrator behind the December 18 $27.3 million cryptocurrency theft has withdrawn 1,000 ETH worth $3.24 million from the DeFi platform Aave and laundered it through Tornado Cash. According to PeckShield, the attacker has now funneled up to 6,300 ETH, valued at $19.4 million, through Tornado Cash since the initial breach. PeckShield wrote on X, […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Jan 6
China wants to take its digital yuan international in 2026
China’s central bank has revealed its plans to develop the capabilities and expand the reach of the digital yuan in 2026. The policy statement follows earlier reports of the first cross-border transaction involving the digital yuan in a Laos pilot. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has pledged to steadily develop the digital yuan in […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Jan 6
Maine has secured a $1.9 million settlement from Bitcoin Depot to refund scam victims
The Maine Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection (BCCP) has announced that it has been able to secure a consent agreement with Bitcoin Depot, a major operator of crypto kiosks, aka ATMs. The company will pay $1.9 million to compensate Maine residents who lost funds to third-party scans linked to the company’s kiosks. Maine Bitcoin Depot […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Jan 6
