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Today so far 2026-10-23 · 06:01 UTC

Bitcoin and cryptocurrency markets are experiencing mixed signals, with Fidelity highlighting massive potential for Bitcoin in the $150 trillion bond market while momentum indicators show some weakness, as the Bitcoin Bull Score Index drops from 80 to 60. Regulatory and institutional developments are accelerating, including Switzerland approving its first spot Bitcoin ETF for retail investors, Chainlink's expansion into Korea's $68B market through LG CNS, and a16z's rebranding away from "crypto" terminology for its $9.8B investment arm, reflecting shifting perceptions in venture capital toward blockchain technology.

Economic Crisis in Iran Drives Surge in Bitcoin Self-Custody

Iran is facing a severe crisis right now. People are protesting across the country, and in return, the government shut down the internet nationwide.

2026-01-16 · 14:13 UTC
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X Tightens Rules on Incentivized Posting, Triggering Drop in InfoFi Tokens

2026-01-16 · 14:05

X is limiting InfoFi apps that reward posting, aiming to reduce spam and AI content, which led to notable drops in…

Uniswap Goes Live on OKX’s X Layer With Zero Interface Fees

2026-01-16 · 14:03

Uniswap has launched on X Layer, an Ethereum Layer 2 network developed by OKX.

From memecoins to machines: Why Web3’s ‘real economy’ narrative is relevant in 2026

2026-01-16 · 14:00

As DePIN projects generate revenue and AI agents move onchain, builders are shifting focus from speculation to…

Ethereum ETF buying outpaces new supply: Will it push ETH price to $4.5K?

2026-01-16 · 13:58

Renewed spot Ethereum ETF inflows topped $474 million this week while network metrics smashed records, positioning ETH…

Web3 revenue shifts from blockchains to wallets and DeFi apps

2026-01-16 · 13:57

A growing amount of the blockchain industry’s fees are captured by DeFi protocols rather than the underlying networks,…

Huione-linked Tudou Guarantee winds down amid $130M USDT refunds: Bitrace

2026-01-16 · 13:46

The apparent shutdown follows years of scrutiny of one of crypto’s largest fraud marketplaces.

KBC Bank Becomes First To Enable Bitcoin and Ether Trading In Belgium

2026-01-16 · 13:40

Belgium’s KBC Bank will launch cryptocurrency trading services on February 16, 2026, becoming the country’s first…

California Regulators Fine Nexo $500,000 Over Years of Unlicensed Crypto-Backed Loans

2026-01-16 · 13:35

California fined Nexo after regulators found years of unlicensed crypto backed lending to thousands of state residents.

Experts Say Ozak AI Could Enter Top-50 Rankings If It Reaches Its Hypothetical 850× Upside Case

2026-01-16 · 13:33

As the crypto market stabilizes and gets ready for its next prominent expansion phase, analysts are giving more…

Goldman Expands Focus on Crypto, Tokenization, and Prediction Markets

2026-01-16 · 13:15

Goldman Sachs is increasing its internal focus on crypto-adjacent technologies as senior executives evaluate how…

Google Play Tightens Korea Rules, Offshore Crypto Apps Face Block

2026-01-16 · 13:07

Google is rolling out stricter crypto app requirements in South Korea, a change that could sharply limit access to…

CZ Confident Bitcoin Will Hit $200K, Altcoin Season Will Come Eventually

2026-01-16 · 13:05

CZ remains confident Bitcoin will reach $200K, says an altcoin season will eventually arrive, and warns only meaningful…

Here’s Why Bitcoin is a Better Scarce Asset Than Gold: Ark Invest's Cathie Wood

2026-01-16 · 12:54

Bitcoin's fixed supply makes it a superior scarce asset to gold when demand rises, according to the Ark Invest CEO's…

Crypto Industry Stakeholders React as CLARITY Act Experiences Another Setback

2026-01-16 · 12:50

Reactions have trailed the latest setback in the potential passing of the Crypto Market Structure Bill, often referred…

Trump says ‘Venezuela leaker’ jailed as Polymarket accounts go quiet

2026-01-16 · 12:45

US President Donald Trump said the “leaker on Venezuela has been found and is in jail” as some Polymarket accounts tied…

XRP Price Prediction: XRP Consolidates While Binance Whale Inflows Hit 2021 Lows

2026-01-16 · 12:42

XRP continues to trade in a narrow band as market data points to a pause after its recent surge.

CME Expands Its Crypto Derivatives Portfolio With New Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar Futures

2026-01-16 · 12:40

CME adds regulated futures for Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar to meet rising institutional demand in crypto markets.

Jefferies’ ‘Greed & Fear’ strategist cuts Bitcoin allocation to zero on quantum risk

2026-01-16 · 12:35

Jefferies’ Greed Fear strategist Christopher Wood has slashed a 10% Bitcoin allocation from his portfolio and moved…

Artemis: Crypto Cards Grew to Rival P2P Stablecoin Payments

2026-01-16 · 12:30

According to Artemis’ stablecoin report, crypto cards have grown from being a niche product in the cryptocurrency…

Whale Wallet Tracking Shows High-Net-Worth Investors Loading Ozak AI Ahead of a Possible Multi-Hundred-X Breakout Trend

2026-01-16 · 12:29

In a year where crypto markets have remained unpredictable and unevenly distributed in performance, one trend has…

Manhattan DA Pushes Criminal Penalties for Unlicensed Crypto Operators

2026-01-16 · 12:25

The CRYPTO Act would criminalize unlicensed crypto businesses, with penalties escalating to felony charges and up to 15…

Peter Schiff Doubles Down on Bitcoin Criticism in a New Interview

2026-01-16 · 12:24

Economist Peter Schiff debates Bitcoin’s status as digital gold in an exclusive interview with Randi Hipper, claiming it…

Chainalysis Report: AI Is Fueling a New Era of High-Impact Crypto Scams

2026-01-16 · 12:05

Crypto scams reached a new level of speed and scale in 2025 as artificial intelligence tools made fraud more convincing…

CME Group Plans to Expand Crypto Derivatives With ADA, LINK, and XLM Futures in February

2026-01-16 · 12:01

CME Group has planned to introduce futures contracts based on Cardano(ADA), Chainlink(LINK), and Stellar(XLM)  on…

$3B In Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Expire on Friday—How Will the Market React?

2026-01-16 · 11:55

Nearly $3 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options have expired on Deribit this Friday, which could affect…

Interactive Brokers Enables Stablecoin Funding With USDC Deposits

2026-01-16 · 11:47

Interactive Brokers has further bolstered its services related to cryptocurrencies, with the company now allowing its…

Mingo Secures Exclusive 54-Country Ticketing Deal on Hedera

2026-01-16 · 11:42

Gibraltar, Gibraltar, January 16th, 2026, ChainwireMINGO today announced the launch of MINGO Tickets, its digital…

Mingo Secures Exclusive 54-Country Ticketing Deal on Hedera

2026-01-16 · 11:41

Gibraltar, Gibraltar, 16th January 2026, Chainwire

Trump’s Emergency Energy Strategy Signals a Turning Point for Bitcoin Miners

2026-01-16 · 11:35

U.S President Donald Trump plans an Emergency Power Auction to fix the high electricity prices in the U.S.

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