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The XRP Ledger has officially moved the native XRP lending feature into the validator voting phase after launching XRPL version 3.1.0. Notably, the update brings onchain lending and borrowing directly into the network, which would allow users and institutions to access credit using XRP, RLUSD, and

Korea’s oldest university joined the Injective network as a both a node validator and research collaborator.  Both parties will pursue research and development in tokenization of real-world assets and other on-chain financial structures in South Korea. Korea University, one of Asia’s most

Ethereum price currently trades around $3,000, giving ETH a market cap close to $356 billion. That size alone causes many observers to assume the days of massive upside are already behind it. Large assets, the thinking goes, simply do not move like small ones anymore. Still, one analyst is

Worldcoin (WLD), Canton (CC), and Jupiter (JUP) continue to maintain their upward momentum over the past 24 hours, despite the overall cryptocurrency market showing signs of stagnation following the Federal Reserve (Fed)'s decision to keep interest rates unchanged, announced on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Worldcoin is entering the phase of adjustment

The cryptocurrency market experienced a sharp and sudden correction, shedding over \$60 billion in total capitalization as investor sentiment soured following the latest Federal Reserve meeting. Bitcoin (BTC) retreated from recent highs to around \$87,000, while Ethereum (ETH) and major altcoins like Solana (SOL) and XRP faced intense selling pressure. The primary catalyst was a decidedly hawkish tone from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who signaled a pause in the rate-cutting cycle, strengthe

The White House plans a meeting with crypto and bank executives to resolve disputes delaying a crucial crypto market structure bill, primarily concerning stablecoin regulation. Banks oppose rewards for stablecoin users, fearing deposit losses, while crypto firms argue such rewards benefit consumers.

_Key Takeaways_ _RIVER has surged over 131% in 7 days and more than 1,400% in 30 days, driven by strong fundamentals and liquidity

Abu Dhabi-based Universal Digital has launched USDU, the UAE’s first USD-backed stablecoin to be registered as a Foreign Payment Token under the Central Bank of the UAE’s Payment Token Services Regulation (PTSR). The registration marks a milestone for the Gulf state’s digital-asset framework,

In a decisive financial maneuver, Strive Asset Management has solidified its position as a major player in the corporate Bitcoin arena. Following an oversubscribed \$225 million preferred stock offering, the company retired 92% of the debt from its recent Semler Scientific acquisition and purchased an additional 334 Bitcoin. This dual action boosts Strive’s total holdings to 13,132 BTC (valued at \~\$1.17 billion), catapulting it into the top 10 publicly traded corporate Bitcoin holders

The SEC clarified that tokenized securities fall under federal securities laws, defining two categories: issuer-sponsored and third-party sponsored securities. This guidance reaffirms that tokenization does not exempt compliance with existing regulations.

Altseason enthusiasts share sage advice to encourage crypto community for 2026. He expects a major altcoin price surge this year.  The community is reminded of gold and silver prices pumped exponentially. The crypto community has not had an easy bull cycle. In fact, their many

The latest assessment from Chainalysis shows a marked shift in how illicit funds move within the crypto ecosystem. Centralized exchanges, once a primary conduit for laundering, are seeing their role diminish as informal, Chinese-language service networks expand their reach through laundering-as-a-se

The Pi Network's native token, Pi Coin, is facing a deepening crisis in early 2026, with its price collapsing by approximately 94% from its all-time high of \$2.99 to a precarious \$0.17. This catastrophic drop has vaporized over \$18 billion in market capitalization, sinking it from nearly \$20 billion to around \$1.4 billion. The downturn is driven by a toxic mix of fading user demand, relentless token supply unlocks, significant technical delays, and a stark lack of functional ecosyst

Bitcoin mining "Canary" indicator shows easing pressure: NFCI -0.590, STLFSI4 -0.651, MOVE 56.12 all below the warning line. However, the Ministry of Finance's TGA has increased to 869 billion in liquidity withdrawals, reserves have dropped to 2.955 trillion, and ETF outflows amount to 102.8 million USD. The canary has not fallen, but the airflow has changed.

Ethereum (ETH) is demonstrating remarkable resilience, firmly holding above the crucial \$3,000 support level amidst a period of intense market consolidation. This stability is not occurring in a vacuum; it is backed by significant institutional accumulation, with firms like Bitmine announcing a massive \$118 million purchase, bringing their total Ethereum treasury to a staggering \$12.5 billion. While technical analysis paints a picture of a market at a crossroads—trapped between \$2,70

Key Takeaways South Dakota Representative Logan Manhart has introduced a bill to allow the state to invest public funds in Bitcoin. House Bill 1155 proposes investing up to 10% of select state funds in Bitcoin. The lawmaker introduced a similar bill in 2025, but it was blocked and not signed

Opinion Labs has quickly emerged as a leading decentralized prediction market since its launch in October 2025, earning over $13 million in fees. Unlike competitors like Polymarket, which do not charge trading fees, Opinion Labs focuses on sustainable revenue through a fee-capture model, bolstered by strong investor backing and AI tools, suggesting a shift towards viable business models in the prediction market space.

_Key Takeaways_ _Ethereum has pulled back below $2,900, but large whales and institutions are actively buying the dip._ _ETH’s chart is

Bitcoin fell to around $88,000 on January 29, with increased trading volume indicating bearish sentiment. The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates at 3.50%-3.75%, and US-Iran tensions boosted safe-haven demand. On-chain data shows rising loss supply, with average exchange deposits increasing from 0.7 BTC to 1.2 BTC. Technical analysis indicates a descending wedge target of $84,000, and the weekly bear flag points to $70,000.

Long-term tightening of supply is supported by bitcoin corporate accumulation as operating businesses enter treasury adoption. Outflows in Bitcoin exchanges continue to indicate accumulation even though the price is stagnating in resistance areas. Bitcoin