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Morgan Stanley’s Latest Step Into Crypto: Files For Bitcoin And Solana ETFs
On Tuesday, Morgan Stanley, one of Wall Street’s premier banking institutions, announced that it has submitted preliminary filings for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL). These filings are now awaiting approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC),...Bitcoinist
Wed, Jan 7
Bitcoin At A Crossroads: $93,500 Reclaim Holds The Key For Next Move
After breaking above a crucial resistance level, Bitcoin (BTC) is attempting to retest this area as support to potentially challenge new highs. An analyst affirmed that this reclaim holds the keys for the flagship crypto’s next major move. Related Reading: Ethereum’s Q1 Outlook: Analyst Shares Histo...NewsBTC
Wed, Jan 7
opBNB activates the Fourier mainnet hardfork
The opBNB network has completed its mainnet hardfork that began on early Tuesday morning on its testnet. The Fourier Mainnet hardfork was then shifted to the mainnet at around 03:00 UTC on Wednesday, which ex-Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao confirmed was completed one hour later. According to the opBNB network upgrade’s notes on GitHub, the Fourier […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Jan 7
Senator John Kennedy confirmed that the Senate Banking Committee will hold a markup vote on crypto market structure legislation
The Senate Banking Committee intends to hold a markup vote on crypto market regulation (CLARITY Act) next week Thursday, January 16, 2026, according to Senator John Kennedy. U.S. Senator Tim Scott will hold a vote to decide matters of importance to crypto markets such as clarifying the regulatory roles for the SEC and CFTC. Pressing […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Jan 7
Solana Shatters Records: 2025 Annual Review Reveals New All-Time Highs In Key Metrics
Solana (SOL), one of the foremost blockchains in the cryptocurrency sector, recently released its annual review for 2025, showcasing major growth across several key metrics, including daily active wallets and decentralized exchange (DEX) volume. Seven Solana Apps Break $100 Million Revenue Barrier A...NewsBTC
Wed, Jan 7
India Tightens Crypto Oversight: 49 Exchanges Registered, Unregistered Ones Grow
The Indian government continues to take stricter steps to regulate cryptocurrency transactions, with many platforms coming under tougher regulation to combat money laundering and other illicit practices using cryptocurrencies. Related Reading: CME Group Hits All-Time Highs: Crypto And Rates Fuel Rec...Bitcoinist
Wed, Jan 7
India is still buying Russian oil while asking the U.S. to remove a 25% tariff
India is still buying Russian oil while asking the United States to remove a 25% tariff placed on Indian goods. At the same time, New Delhi has been telling Washington that volumes have fallen. Both tracks are running together. The request reached the White House through political channels. On Sunday, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham said […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Jan 7
CNBC is bullish on XRP because it is targeting banks and cross-border payments
Wall Street media CNBC TV is calling XRP the standout crypto trade of 2026, saying its ahead of Bitcoin and Ether in recent market focus. During a segment after the bell last night, MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC’s finance and techn correspondent, pointed out that the Ripple-backed token surged more than 20% in one week, overtook BNB, […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Jan 7
Solana (SOL) Holds Support Post-Gains, Testing Bull Conviction
Solana started a fresh increase above the $135 zone. SOL price is now consolidating above $135 and might aim for more gains above the $140 zone. SOL price started a fresh upward move above the $135 and $138 levels against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $135 and the 100-hourly simple m...NewsBTC
Wed, Jan 7
Ether Staking Heats Up As Entry Queue Hits 1.3 Million ETH
According to Beaconcha.in data and market reports, the Ethereum validator exit queue has shrunk to just 32 ETH, with a wait time of about one minute. That is a steep drop from its mid-September peak of 2.67 million ETH — a fall of almost a hundred percent. Markets often react when locked assets are ...NewsBTC
Wed, Jan 7
Bitcoin ‘Record’ LTH Selling Inflated By Exchange Transfers, CryptoQuant Head Says
CryptoQuant’s head of research has highlighted how the recent high levels of Bitcoin HODLer selling were inflated by internal exchange moves. Recent Bitcoin Long-Term Holder Selling Hasn’t Been At True Record Levels In a newposton X, CryptoQuant head of research, Julio Moreno, has talked...Bitcoinist
Wed, Jan 7
Best new Bitcoin casinos (tested & reviewed) — 2026 edition
The world of Bitcoin gambling is evolving rapidly, and 2026 is proving to be a landmark year for the introduction of new platforms. While legacy Bitcoin casinos have proved to be reliable, new casinos are reinventing the game with better user interfaces, innovative features, and fresh bonuses. For savvy players, these casinos present opportunities with […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Jan 7
XRP Price Moves Sideways, Setting Up a Potential Dip-Buy Zone
XRP price started a strong increase above $2.30. The price is now consolidating gains and might aim for more gains if it stays above the $2.20 zone. XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.250 zone. The price is now trading above $2.220 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bu...NewsBTC
Wed, Jan 7
3,200 Bitcoin In Motion: Galaxy Digital Activity Adds Sell-Side Pressure Risk
Bitcoin opened the year trading above the $93,000 level, offering bulls a brief sense of relief after weeks of heavy consolidation and persistent selling pressure. The move higher suggests that buyers are still active at key demand zones and willing to defend prices above the psychological $90,000 m...Bitcoinist
Wed, Jan 7
Bitcoin Enters Accumulation Regime: Market Supported By Seller Exhaustion, Not Buying Surge
Bitcoin is attempting to extend its recovery after reclaiming the $90,000 level, a move that has brought cautious optimism back into the market following weeks of consolidation and selling pressure. While price action alone still falls short of confirming a renewed uptrend, on-chain data suggests th...NewsBTC
Wed, Jan 7
