News•Jan 22, 2026
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Prediction: BTC to $150,000 in Q1 2026, But Pepeto Could Deliver 100x Returns First
Analysts project Bitcoin could reach $150,000 in the first quarter of 2026 as institutional ETFs pour billions into the market, lifting the cryptocurrency’s valuation to roughly $1.8 trillion. While the upside represents a 67 % gain from current levels, seasoned investors view such returns as modest compared with early‑stage tokens. Pepeto, a meme‑utility project led by a PEPE co‑founder, is raising $10 million in a presale at $0.000000178, offering zero‑fee trading, a cross‑chain bridge, and an upcoming exchange. The token’s infrastructure and smart‑money accumulation suggest potential 100× returns before the presale closes.
By TechBullion
News•Jan 22, 2026
Solana-Based Natix Brings DePIN Data Into Self-Driving AI with Valeo
Valeo and Solana‑based Natix Network have teamed up to create an open‑source, multi‑camera World Foundation Model (WFM) for autonomous driving. The model aims to predict real‑world motion and adapt to traffic scenarios, with the first release slated for the next...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 22, 2026
Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial Partners with Spacecoin on Satellite-Powered DeFi
World Liberty Financial, the Trump‑family‑linked crypto firm, announced a strategic partnership with Spacecoin that includes a token swap linking their ecosystems. Spacecoin has launched three low‑Earth‑orbit satellites to deliver permissionless internet to remote, underserved communities. The collaboration aims to enable...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 22, 2026
Stablecoins Could Reach 20% of Bank Deposits in Some Emerging Markets: S& P Global
S&P Global Ratings projects that foreign‑currency stablecoins could surge to $730 billion across 45 emerging‑market economies, up from roughly $70 billion today. In its most aggressive scenario, stablecoins would account for 10‑20% of bank deposits in the 15 countries where inflation erodes...
By The Defiant
News•Jan 22, 2026
Bitcoin Hits Federal Reserve’s 2026 Stress Tests, Creating a Massive Capital Risk for Banks
The Federal Reserve’s 2026 supervisory stress‑test proposal still omits Bitcoin, but rising bank exposure through custody, ETFs, and derivatives could make the cryptocurrency a material risk factor. Pierre Rochard’s call to add Bitcoin highlights four criteria—materiality, repeatability, balance‑sheet mapping, and...
By CryptoSlate
News•Jan 22, 2026
Crypto for Advisors: Will 2026 Be the Year of Crypto Regulation?
U.S. policymakers have reached bipartisan agreement on core crypto market‑structure reforms, shifting focus from intent to implementation in 2026. The proposed framework treats non‑security tokens as commodities for secondary trading while retaining SEC oversight of fundraising activities. Regulators aim to...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 22, 2026
Bitcoin in a Deep Bear Market Against Gold, History Suggests Downside May Persist
Bitcoin has fallen 55% against gold since its December 2024 peak, dragging the BTC‑to‑gold ratio down to 18.46. Gold is near record highs, up roughly 12% year‑to‑date, while Bitcoin is barely positive and remains under $89,000. The ratio sits about 17%...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 22, 2026
Solana Seeker Token SKR Jumps 300% on First Day of Trading
Solana Mobile’s Seeker token (SKR) surged more than 300% in its first 24 hours of trading, reaching $0.049 and a market cap above $265 million. The airdrop, open to over 100,000 phone owners and 188 developers, distributes SKR through the device’s...
By The Defiant
News•Jan 22, 2026
Crypto Regulation to Become Global Reality This Year, PwC Says
PwC’s 2026 Global Crypto Regulation Report predicts that 2026 will see crypto rules solidify worldwide as draft legislation becomes law. Jurisdictions with transparent frameworks, such as the EU under MiCA, the UK’s FSMA‑based regime, and emerging hubs in the UAE...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 22, 2026
Tokenization Firm Superstate Raises $82.5 Million to Bring Wall Street Onchain
Superstate, a tokenization startup founded by DeFi veteran Robert Leshner, closed a $82.5 million Series B round led by Bain Capital Crypto. The capital will fund its Opening Bell platform, which lets SEC‑registered firms issue digital shares and run shareholder processes on public...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 22, 2026
The Base Token Should Give Holders Voting Power over Coinbase Itself
Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum‑based layer‑2, is reportedly planning a native token that could grant holders direct voting power over Coinbase itself. The proposal envisions a Base Foundation acquiring up to 50% of COIN shares, turning the token into an on‑chain proxy...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 22, 2026
The “Insider Wallet” That Made over $100M on October Tariff Trade in Threat of Liquidation if One Asset Continues to...
A single Hyperliquid wallet now carries a $649.6 million ETH long position entered at $3,161.85, with a liquidation estimate near $2,268.37—about 22% below the current $2,908 spot price. The account has already absorbed $56.6 million in unrealized losses and $6.79 million in funding...
By CryptoSlate
News•Jan 22, 2026
Ethereum Upgrade Sparks Activity Spike, but JPMorgan Doubts It Will Last
Ethereum’s December Fusaka upgrade expanded block data capacity, prompting a noticeable drop in transaction fees and a surge in both transaction volume and active addresses. The upgrade builds on the earlier Pectra upgrade and aims to ease congestion for layer‑2...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 22, 2026
Maple Brings syrupUSDC to Base, Targets Aave V3 Listing
Maple is extending its yield‑bearing token syrupUSDC to Coinbase’s Base layer‑2, providing institutional credit to a fast‑growing Ethereum ecosystem. The launch creates a direct conduit to Coinbase’s broader user base while moving yield opportunities off the mainnet. Concurrently, an Aave...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 22, 2026
BlackRock-Linked Wallets Move over $430 Million in Bitcoin, Ether to Coinbase Prime
On‑chain data shows wallets linked to BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs transferred more than $430 million of crypto to Coinbase Prime. The transfers comprised roughly 3,070 BTC (≈ $276 million) and 52,800 ETH (≈ $157 million) and occurred amid the day’s heavy outflows from U.S. spot crypto...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 22, 2026
Pantera Capital Sees ‘Brutal Pruning’ for Crypto Treasuries in 2026
Pantera Capital warns that digital asset treasury (DAT) firms will undergo "brutal pruning" in 2026 as the sector consolidates around a handful of well‑capitalized players. Large Bitcoin and Ether holders such as Strategy and BitMine continue to amass significant portions...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 22, 2026
Keyfactor and IBM Consulting Launch Joint Solution to Accelerate Post-Quantum Cryptography Readiness
Keyfactor and IBM Consulting have unveiled a joint solution that streamlines post‑quantum cryptography (PQC) readiness for enterprises. The offering blends Keyfactor’s automated cryptographic discovery, PKI lifecycle management, and digital signing with IBM Consulting’s cybersecurity governance, quantum‑safe delivery frameworks, and AI‑driven...
By SiliconANGLE
News•Jan 22, 2026
Russia-Linked A7A5 Stablecoin Processed $100B Before Sanctions Hit: Elliptic
Elliptic’s latest report reveals that the Russia‑linked ruble‑backed stablecoin A7A5 processed more than $100 billion in on‑chain transactions between March 2025 and January 2026. The token was engineered as a bridge between the Russian ruble and Tether’s USDT, allowing sanctioned entities to move...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 22, 2026
Noah and Picnic Bring USD-Native Payroll and Settlement to Brazil’s Global Workforce
Noah, a stablecoin infrastructure provider, has teamed with digital wallet platform Picnic to embed USD‑native payroll and settlement features directly into the Picnic app for Brazil’s global workforce. Brazilian professionals can now receive ACH payments from US employers into a...
By Finextra
News•Jan 22, 2026
Bitcoin Diamond Hand BTC Selling Not ‘Repeat of 2017, 2021,’ Research Warns
CryptoQuant reports that Bitcoin long‑term holders—coins dormant for two years or more—sold record volumes in 2024 and 2025. The revived supply rivals the peaks at the end of the 2017 bull market but occurs amid lower market volatility. Analysts say...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 22, 2026
Strategy's Credit Risk Falls as Preferred Equity Value Surpasses Convertible Debt
Strategy (MSTR) reduced its credit risk as perpetual preferred equity, valued at $8.36 billion, overtook its $8.2 billion convertible debt portfolio. The shift eliminates senior convertible bonds, cutting refinancing risk and smoothing credit‑spread volatility. Preferred instruments pay fixed dividends and have no...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 22, 2026
OneMiners Crypto Miners Hosting: The World’s Cheapest and Most Profitable Mining Infrastructure
OneMiners has launched the world’s cheapest crypto‑miner hosting platform, leveraging government‑backed energy allocations and direct‑to‑power‑plant connections. In Nigeria, the company offers power as low as $0.048 per kWh, supporting 13 MW of operational capacity with up to 150 MW under construction. Its...
By TechBullion
News•Jan 22, 2026
‘Totally Absurd’: Circle CEO Rejects Bank-Run Fears over Stablecoin Yields
Circle chief executive Jeremy Allaire told Davos attendees that stablecoin interest payments are too modest to spark bank runs, calling the alarmist narrative "totally absurd." He likened current concerns to historic worries about money‑market funds, which now total about $11 trillion...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 22, 2026
$18B Asset Manager F/M Seeks SEC Approval to Tokenize US Treasury ETF
F/m Investments, an $18 billion asset manager, has filed a request with the SEC for exemptive relief to tokenize the shares of its US Treasury 3‑Month Bill ETF (TBIL). The proposal would record ownership of roughly $6 billion in ETF shares on...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 22, 2026
Top 10 Web3 Developers in the USA (Best Blockchain Development Agencies)
The United States remains the epicenter of blockchain innovation, hosting a curated list of the top ten Web3 development agencies. Chainbull tops the ranking, praised for its security‑first architecture and enterprise‑grade scalability, while firms like Alchemy, OpenZeppelin, and LeewayHertz round...
By TechBullion
News•Jan 22, 2026
Top 10 Top Crypto Marketing Agencies in 2026
The 2026 guide lists the top crypto marketing agencies, highlighting their regional strengths, service specialties, and data‑driven approaches. Chainbull leads as a global partner with influencer and PR focus, while Coinbound, ICODA, NinjaPromo, MarketAcross, Proleo.io, Omni Agency, Debut Infotech, Solus...
By TechBullion
News•Jan 22, 2026
Binance Co-Founder Zhao in Talks with ‘Probably a Dozen’ Governments on Asset Tokenization
Binance co‑founder Changpeng Zhao told Davos attendees he is negotiating with roughly a dozen governments on tokenizing state‑owned assets. Tokenization would let nations sell fractional ownership of infrastructure, real estate or commodities via blockchain tokens, unlocking immediate capital. Zhao cited...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 22, 2026
Vietnam Opens Licensing Window for Digital Asset Trading Platforms
Vietnam's State Securities Commission opened the licensing window on Jan. 20, 2026 for digital‑asset trading platforms, activating the five‑year pilot for a regulated crypto market. The new framework, issued under Decision No. 96, requires applicants to be Vietnamese entities with at least $380 million...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 22, 2026
Bitcoin Policy Institute, Fedi, Cornell to Study American Views on Financial Privacy
The Bitcoin Policy Institute, crypto‑wallet provider Fedi, and Cornell University’s Brooks School Tech Policy Institute have launched a two‑year research project to map American attitudes toward financial privacy, the trade‑offs they accept, and how regulation influences behavior. The study will...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 22, 2026
Nomura-Backed Laser Digital Introduces Tokenized Bitcoin Yield-Bearing Fund
Laser Digital, backed by Nomura, launched the Laser Digital Bitcoin Diversified Yield Fund SP, the first natively tokenized Bitcoin yield fund. The fund, built with tokenization specialist KAIO and custodied by Komainu, aims to deliver more than 5% excess net...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 22, 2026
Who Is Behind RimalWasl? Explaining How Crypto Is Off-Ramped in Dubai. The Role Discreet Intermediaries Play.
Dubai’s crypto-friendly image masks a covert off‑ramping network called RimalWasl. The service uses intermediaries like GulfBridge and real‑estate developers to convert large crypto holdings into fiat, bypassing AML controls. Despite new VARA regulations, the network exploits regulatory gaps and alleged...
By TechBullion
News•Jan 22, 2026
Kickstart 2026 Trading at Bitrue
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitrue has introduced the “Make Every Trade Count” promotion, running through February 5, 2026. The campaign offers a total prize pool of more than 200,000 XRP, with rewards allocated proportionally to traders who execute at least $100 in spot trades....
By TechBullion
News•Jan 22, 2026
New Research Projects U.S. Inflation Resurgence, Challenging Bitcoin Bulls' Disinflation Bets
A new research note by Adam Posen of the Peterson Institute and Peter R. Orszag of Lazard projects U.S. consumer inflation could rise above 4% in 2026, driven by lingering tariff effects, tighter labor markets and a growing fiscal deficit....
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 22, 2026
Malicious PyPI Package Impersonates Sympy-Dev, Targeting Millions of Users
A malicious PyPI package named sympy-dev impersonates the popular SymPy library, using typosquatting to lure developers into installing it. Four versions (1.2.3‑1.2.6) were released on Jan 17 2026 and amassed over 1,000 downloads within the first day. The package embeds a memory‑only...
By GBHackers On Security
News•Jan 22, 2026
Thailand Plans Crypto ETF Rules as Institutional Interest Increases
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission is set to release formal guidelines for crypto exchange‑traded funds early this year, alongside rules for futures trading and tokenised products. The framework will treat digital assets as an official asset class, allowing investors to...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 22, 2026
Saga Pauses Chainlet After $7M Exploit that Depegged Its Stablecoin
Saga announced a pause of its Ethereum‑compatible chainlet after a $7 million exploit that de‑pegged its US‑dollar stablecoin to $0.75. The attack involved coordinated contract deployments and cross‑chain activity, prompting the team to halt the chain at block 6,593,800 while investigating. Saga’s...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 22, 2026
Don’t Bet on Institutional Investors to Run Bitcoin to $150K: Researcher
Macro researcher Luke Gromen warns that institutional investors are unlikely to drive Bitcoin from its current ~$89,880 level to a $150,000 target without a significant market catalyst. A 67% price jump would require events such as the US CLARITY Act...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 22, 2026
Bitcoin Swings Trigger Rare Split Liquidation as Longs and Shorts Both Get Hit
Crypto markets liquidated over $625 million in leveraged positions within 24 hours as Bitcoin’s price swung sharply between $88,000 and $90,000. The losses were almost evenly split, with $306 million wiped from longs and $319 million from shorts, highlighting a rare two‑way liquidation event....
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 22, 2026
Buterin Tips Distributed Validators to Simplify Ethereum Staking
Ethereum co‑founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed embedding native distributed validator technology (DVT) into the protocol, allowing a validator to operate up to 16 virtual identities that collectively sign blocks. The design uses threshold signing, so actions are approved when a...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 22, 2026
Ripple Receives FCA Approval in the UK: New Way for Investors to Earn 5,000 XRP Daily
Ripple has secured approval from the UK Financial Conduct Authority, giving XRP a clear regulatory footing in Europe’s core financial market. The FCA clearance is expected to accelerate institutional adoption of XRP across the continent and beyond. Simultaneously, UK‑based DogeStaking...
By TechBullion
News•Jan 22, 2026
Ripple News: Can XRP Recapture $2 This Week As Cryptocurrencies Continue To Tumble Following Renewed Tariff Talks
Ripple’s XRP slipped to $1.91, a 3.24% decline, as renewed tariff negotiations stoked broader crypto volatility. Trading volume dropped 12.73% to $3.37 billion, reflecting heightened risk aversion among short‑term traders. Meanwhile, utility‑focused project Remittix gained traction, launching its wallet on the...
By TechBullion
News•Jan 22, 2026
No Deal yet with Dems on Crypto Bill, Senator Boozman Confirms
The Senate Agriculture Committee released a Republican draft of a crypto market‑structure bill that adds liability protections for DeFi developers and other intermediaries. Chair John Boozman said Republicans and Democrats still differ on core policy issues, leaving the bill without...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 22, 2026
Pinecone Matches INIBOX: The Ultimate Guide to High-Performance Mining
Pinecone Matches has launched the INIBOX (850 Mh) ASIC miner, delivering 850 megahashes per second in a compact, rack‑compatible chassis. The unit consumes 500 W, features dual‑zone intelligent cooling, and supports 24/7 continuous operation for professional mining farms. Oneminers.com is identified as the...
By TechBullion
News•Jan 22, 2026
Crypto Could Hit $28T by 2030 on Bitcoin, DeFi, Tokenization: ARK
ARK Invest’s "Big Ideas 2026" report projects the cryptocurrency market to reach $28 trillion by 2030, driven by a 61% CAGR. Bitcoin alone could account for 70% of that value, with price targets near $1 million as institutional holdings rise. Smart‑contract platforms...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 22, 2026
US Stocks, Crypto Creep up as Trump Calls Off Greenland-Linked Tariffs
U.S. equities rallied on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced he would not pursue the Greenland‑linked tariffs slated for February 1, sending the S&P 500 up 1.16%. The crypto market also nudged higher, with Bitcoin rising 1.64% to $90,010 and Ether...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 21, 2026
Governor of Florida Criticizes EU Ambition to Issue a CBDC or Digital Euro
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis used X to denounce the European Central Bank’s digital Euro, warning it would enable unprecedented surveillance of financial transactions. The ECB has earmarked a digital Euro as its top project for 2026, with a pilot slated...
By Crowdfund Insider
News•Jan 21, 2026
Chainalysis Introduces Workflows, a No-Code Automation Solution for Enhanced Blockchain Insights
Chainalysis has launched Workflows, a no‑code automation layer inside its Data Solutions platform, allowing users without programming skills to run sophisticated blockchain analyses. The feature converts multi‑hour or multi‑day investigations into rapid, guided processes by leveraging Chainalysis’s extensive on‑chain dataset....
By Crowdfund Insider
News•Jan 21, 2026
Mike Cagney of Figure Technology Solutions Emphasizes Need to Critically Evaluate Potential of Blockchain Use-Cases
Mike Cagney, co‑founder and executive chairman of Figure Technology Solutions, highlighted the company’s On‑chain Public Equity Network (OPEN) as a concrete blockchain use‑case for equity markets. OPEN lets investors trade stocks directly from crypto wallets, bypassing brokers and traditional exchanges....
By Crowdfund Insider
News•Jan 21, 2026
Shark Tank's Kevin O’Leary on Betting Big on Data Centers and Why Most Crypto Tokens Will Never Come Back
Kevin O'Leary is amassing 26,000 acres of shovel‑ready land across North America to lease to bitcoin miners, AI firms, and hyperscale data centers, positioning infrastructure as the primary value driver in crypto and AI. He likens mining to a real‑estate...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 21, 2026
Private Credit May Be the Breakout Use Case for Tokenization: Maple's Sidney Powell
Maple Finance CEO Sidney Powell argues that tokenized private credit will become the breakout use case for blockchain tokenization, outpacing hype around treasuries and money‑market funds. The private‑credit market is expanding as banks retreat and non‑bank lenders fill the gap,...
By CoinDesk