News•Jan 15, 2026
Solana Mobile to Airdrop 1.8B SKR Tokens to Users, 141M to Devs
Solana Mobile announced a 1.819 billion SKR token airdrop to 100,908 eligible users and a 141 million SKR allocation to 188 developers, representing roughly 20% of the 10 billion token supply. The distribution is tied to ownership of the second‑generation Seeker phone, which launched in August 2025 and retails for about $500. Recipients can claim their tokens on Jan 21 and immediately begin staking through Seed Vault Wallet or the web interface. The airdrop tiers reward higher engagement with the phone, dApp store, and on‑chain activity during season 1.
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 15, 2026
Blockchain Analytics Platform Nansen, Katana Partner to Provide Enhanced On-Chain Insights
Nansen has partnered with Katana, a high‑performance DeFi blockchain, to embed its analytics suite into the network via a dedicated Growth Dashboard. Katana has processed over 11 million transactions in six months, averaging more than 100 000 daily swaps and serving 35 000+...
By Crowdfund Insider
News•Jan 15, 2026
New Polymarket Bettor Places $40,000 on U.S. Striking Iran Tonight
A newly created Polymarket account staked $40,000 on a U.S. strike against Iran for January 14, despite the market assigning only a 9 % chance of an immediate attack. The bet, placed by the trader known as “mutualdelta,” is already down more...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 14, 2026
Sui Back Online After 6-Hour Outage that Halted Transactions
The Sui layer‑1 blockchain experienced a six‑hour consensus outage that halted transactions worth over $1 billion. The Sui Foundation announced the issue at 3:24 pm UTC, and core developers restored full functionality at 8:44 pm UTC, roughly 5 hours 52 minutes later. This marks the second...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 14, 2026
CARDS Token Surges as Gacha Volume Hits All-Time High
Collector Crypt’s CARDS token surged 60% in the past week, driven by a record‑high gacha spin volume that generated nearly $20 million in user spend. The platform’s seven‑day revenue topped $1.87 million, the strongest since September, pushing the token’s fully‑diluted valuation to...
By The Defiant
News•Jan 14, 2026
Bitpanda Targets Frankfurt IPO with up to $5.5B Valuation: Report
Bitpanda, the Austria‑based crypto trading platform, is preparing a Frankfurt‑listed IPO in the first half of 2026, targeting a €4‑5 billion valuation. The company, which serves over 7 million European users, is working with Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank on the offering....
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 14, 2026
Project Eleven Scores $20M Series A
Project Eleven, a post‑quantum security and digital‑asset migration startup, announced a $20 million Series A financing round. The round was led by Castle Island Ventures and included investors such as Coinbase Ventures, Balaji Srinivasan, Fin Capital, Variant, and several other venture funds....
By VC News Daily
News•Jan 14, 2026
Berachain Rallies 40% After Unveiling ‘Bera Builds Businesses’ Plan
Berachain’s native token BERA jumped 40% to $0.80 following the release of its year‑end update, which unveiled the “Bera Builds Businesses” initiative. The program commits the Berachain Foundation to incubate, acquire, or partner with applications that generate demand for BERA...
By The Defiant
News•Jan 14, 2026
Bitwise Lists Bitcoin, Ether and Solana ETPs on Nasdaq Stockholm
Digital asset manager Bitwise has introduced seven SEK‑denominated crypto exchange‑traded products on Nasdaq Stockholm, giving Swedish investors regulated exposure to Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and a diversified digital‑asset index. The lineup features spot Bitcoin and Ether ETPs, staking‑linked Ether and Solana...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 14, 2026
Zcash Foundation Says SEC Closed 2023 Probe Into Privacy Coin
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has closed its 2023 investigation into the Zcash Foundation, deciding not to pursue any enforcement action. The probe, triggered by an August 2023 subpoena, focused on certain crypto asset offerings but concluded without recommendations...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 14, 2026
Ether’s Price Vs. Fundamentals Gap May Signal a 2026 Opportunity
Ethereum’s price lagged behind its underlying fundamentals, prompting concerns about relevance but also highlighting a potential mispricing. Vivek Raman, CEO of Etherealize, points to a widening sentiment‑fundamentals gap that could create a sizable upside by 2026. He notes Ethereum’s dominance...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 14, 2026
FTX Estate Sets Next Creditor Payout Date as Genesis Digital Assets Fights $1 Billion Clawback Suit
The FTX bankruptcy estate announced its next creditor distribution will occur on March 31, 2026, using records as of February 14. The estate also filed an amendment to reduce its disputed‑claims reserve, potentially freeing more cash for near‑term payouts. Concurrently,...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 14, 2026
Figure Technology Unveils Blockchain Platform for Direct Stock Lending: Report
Figure Technology Solutions launched the On‑Chain Public Equity Network (OPEN), enabling companies to issue real equity directly on its Provenance blockchain. Unlike synthetic tokenized stocks, OPEN shares represent actual ownership and can be lent or pledged on‑chain, removing custodians, exchanges...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 14, 2026
The Protocol: Vitalik Buterin Flags Stablecoin Design Flaws
Ethereum co‑founder Vitalik Buterin warned that decentralized stablecoins still suffer from fundamental design flaws. He highlighted three persistent challenges: reliance on a single‑currency reference point, oracle manipulation risk, and weak governance and incentive structures. Buterin’s critique does not endorse any specific...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 14, 2026
Bybit Pay Links with Digital Wallets Yape, Plin to Offer Crypto Payments in Peru
Bybit Pay has partnered with Peru’s leading digital wallets Yape and Plin, enabling users to pay with stablecoins and major cryptocurrencies that are instantly converted to Peruvian soles at checkout. The two wallets together serve roughly 28 million users and handle...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 14, 2026
Blockchain-Based Lender Figure Named 2026 'Top Pick' By Wall Street Analyst
Wall Street broker Bernstein has named blockchain lender Figure Technology its top investment idea for 2026, citing accelerating regulatory momentum and a volatile banking environment that boost demand for its blockchain‑based credit platform. The firm upgraded Figure’s revenue outlook to...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 14, 2026
Bitnomial Opens First US-Regulated Futures Market for Aptos
Chicago‑based Bitnomial has launched the first U.S.‑regulated futures contracts tied to Aptos’ native token APT. The monthly contracts settle in either U.S. dollars or APT and are initially available to institutional clients through Bitnomial’s clearing members, with retail access expected...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 14, 2026
Mantra Restructures After OM Token Collapse and Tough Year
Mantra, a blockchain focused on real‑world assets, announced a restructuring after a tumultuous year highlighted by a sharp OM token collapse and strained exchange relations. The token fell from an $8.99 peak in February 2025 to roughly $0.59 by mid‑April,...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 14, 2026
Crossmint Gets MiCA Nod to Provide Stablecoin Infrastructure Across EU
Crossmint obtained MiCA authorization from Spain's CNMV, allowing it to operate as a regulated stable‑coin infrastructure provider across the EU. The licence covers fiat‑to‑crypto exchange, custody, and cross‑chain wallet transfers, subject to bank‑style AML and CFT standards. With the EU...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 14, 2026
Algorand Foundation Returns to U.S. Amid Friendlier Crypto Regulation Under Trump
The Algorand Foundation announced it will relocate its headquarters from Singapore back to Delaware, re‑establishing a U.S. base. The move coincides with a new board of directors featuring former policymakers, fintech executives, and blockchain experts. Under the Trump administration’s friendlier...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 14, 2026
Bitcoin ETFs on Rollercoaster as Traditional Funds Pull in $46B in 2026
Bitcoin ETFs have had a volatile start to 2026, posting only $660 million in net inflows year‑to‑date and a brief $753 million two‑day surge after a four‑day losing streak. In stark contrast, traditional equity ETFs attracted $46 billion in the first six days...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 14, 2026
Germany’s Second-Largest Lender DZ Bank Secures Retail Crypto Trading MiCA License
Germany’s second‑largest lender DZ Bank has secured a BaFin‑approved MiCA licence, allowing it to launch the retail crypto‑trading platform meinKrypto. The service will be embedded in the VR Banking app and offered through the cooperative network of Volksbanken and Raiffeisenbanken....
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 14, 2026
Perp DEXs Will ‘Eat’ Expensive TradFi in 2026: Delphi Digital
Perpetual decentralized exchanges (DEXs) saw their trading volume triple to $12.09 trillion in 2025, pushing market share from 2.1 % to 11.7 % of futures activity. Delphi Digital predicts that by 2026 perp DEXs will further erode traditional finance by offering integrated brokerage,...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 14, 2026
MetaPlanet Just 5% Away From Restarting Share Sales for Bitcoin Buying
MetaPlanet, Japan’s largest corporate bitcoin holder, is within 5% of the 637‑yen price level that would reactivate its moving‑strike warrant program, allowing new share issuance to fund further BTC purchases. The stock jumped 15% to 605 yen, pushing the enterprise‑value‑to‑bitcoin‑holdings multiple...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 14, 2026
Backpack Exchange Launches Beta Testing of Prediction Market Platform
Backpack, the crypto exchange founded by former Alameda and FTX staff, has begun private beta testing of its Unified Prediction Portfolio, a native prediction‑market platform. The system tokenizes positions and integrates risk profiling, allowing traders to place bets and hedge...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 14, 2026
Animoca Buys Somo as NFT Market Rebounds Early in 2026
Animoca Brands announced the acquisition of Somo, a developer of playable and tradable digital collectibles, to broaden its blockchain gaming portfolio. The company plans to weave Somo’s assets into its existing ecosystem using shared infrastructure and partner networks, though financial...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 14, 2026
North American Hours Become the Strongest Window for Bitcoin Returns, Reversing Late 2025 Trend
Bitcoin’s performance has shifted dramatically, with North American trading hours now delivering roughly an 8 % cumulative return in 2026, up from a 20 % decline in late‑2025. European sessions add modest gains, while Asian hours continue to weigh on the price....
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 14, 2026
Binance Wallet Unlocks In-App Leveraged Crypto Futures Trading with Aster Team-Up
Binance Wallet announced a partnership with decentralized perpetuals platform Aster, enabling users to trade leveraged crypto futures directly from the wallet while keeping full custody of their assets. The feature, currently available on the BNB Smart Chain web interface, supports...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 14, 2026
Efforts to Bulletproof Ethereum Are Paying Off in User Metrics
Ethereum’s active address count rose to over 791,000, overtaking its leading L2 competitors such as Base, Arbitrum and Optimism. Daily transaction fees hit a historic low of $0.15, a dramatic drop from $11 a year earlier, while daily transactions topped...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 14, 2026
Spanish Bank Bankinter Joins BBVA and Tether with Stake in Crypto Exchange Bit2Me
Spanish bank Bankinter has taken a minority stake in crypto exchange Bit2Me, joining a €30 million funding round that also includes Tether and BBVA. The investment bolsters Bit2Me’s capital structure and supports its ambition to comply with the EU’s MiCA regulation...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 14, 2026
Pakistan Taps Trump-Linked Crypto Company for Stablecoin Payments Deal: Report
Pakistan has signed an agreement with SC Financial Technologies, a firm linked to Trump‑associated World Liberty Financial, to test the integration of its USD1 stablecoin into the country’s regulated payment system. The deal, expected to be announced during World Liberty...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 14, 2026
Crypto Market Structure Rulemaking Could Take Years: Paradigm Exec
Paradigm’s regulatory affairs vice president Justin Slaughter warned that the U.S. crypto market structure bill could take years to become operational due to an extensive rulemaking process. The legislation has cleared the Senate committee stage and faces a markup in...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 14, 2026
Bitcoin Prices Hit Two-Month High, but U.S. Demand Lags
Bitcoin surged past $95,000 on Tuesday, marking a two‑month high, but the Coinbase premium index turned negative, indicating U.S. prices are lower than offshore benchmarks like Binance. The gap suggests U.S. investors are selling or holding back while global demand...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 14, 2026
Rattled Retail Retreats to Bitcoin, Ether After October Crash
Retail traders, who had been favoring altcoins since 2022, abruptly rotated back into Bitcoin and Ether following the October 10, 2025 liquidation shock. Wintermute’s 2025 OTC market report shows the crash acted as a clear inflection point, aligning retail positioning with...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 14, 2026
Senators Pitch More than 75 Amendments for Crypto Bill, Including on Yield, DeFi Sections
U.S. senators have filed more than 130 amendments ahead of the Senate Banking Committee’s markup of the crypto market‑structure bill. The proposals span from banning stablecoin yields and restricting public officials from profiting on crypto to tightening definitions of mixers...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 14, 2026
Perfect Storm of Activity Sees Record Surge in New Ethereum Wallets
Ethereum wallet creation hit an all‑time high, averaging 327,000 new wallets per day over the past week and peaking at over 393,000 on Sunday. The surge follows the December Fusaka upgrade, which reduced transaction fees and streamlined data flow between...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 13, 2026
Paxos’ Asset Base Grew 450% in 2025
Paxos reported a 450% surge in its total asset market cap during 2025, climbing from $1.2 billion in January to $6.8 billion by year‑end. The expansion was powered primarily by its PayPal‑backed stablecoin PYUSD, which jumped from $500 million to $3.6 billion, accounting for...
By The Defiant
News•Jan 13, 2026
Crypto-Friendly Old Glory Bank Plans Nasdaq Listing Through SPAC
Old Glory Bank, a digital‑first lender founded in 2022, announced a merger with the SPAC Digital Asset Acquisition Corporation to list on Nasdaq under the ticker OGB. The combined entity, OGB Financial Company, is slated to close the transaction by...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 13, 2026
Strive Shares Fall 12% After Semler Deal to Expand Bitcoin Treasury
Strive Asset Management announced an all‑stock acquisition of Semler Scientific, adding 5,048.1 BTC to its treasury. The deal would lift Strive’s total Bitcoin holdings to roughly 12,797.9 BTC, making it the 11th largest publicly traded Bitcoin holder. Shares fell about...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 13, 2026
Senate's Warren: WLFI-Tied Bank Application Should Be Halted Until Trump Divests
Senator Elizabeth Warren urged the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to pause World Liberty Trust Co.'s application for a federal trust charter, which would enable the issuance of a USD‑1 stablecoin, until former President Donald Trump divests his...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 13, 2026
Yield Suffers $3.7M Loss Due to ‘Unintended’ Stablecoin Swap
Yield Protocol (YO) incurred a $3.73 million loss on Jan 13 when a vault swap unintentionally converted roughly $3.84 million worth of stkGHO into just $122 000 USDC. The trade suffered extreme slippage, likely routed through a Uniswap v4 pool with complex hooks, but security...
By The Defiant
News•Jan 13, 2026
‘Inflation Is Aging’: Bryan Johnson’s War Against Systemic Decay
Bryan Johnson, the Braintree founder who sold to PayPal for $800 million, is now championing Project Blueprint, a data‑driven longevity protocol he frames as a fight against systemic decay. He equates inflation’s erosion of purchasing power with biological aging, arguing both...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 13, 2026
SOL Chart Shows ‘Masterpiece’ Setup to $190 After Key Trend Turns Bullish
Solana (SOL) has formed a high‑time‑frame cup‑and‑handle pattern that points to a breakout target of $180‑$190, a roughly 25% upside from current levels. The cryptocurrency reclaimed its 50‑day moving average, staying above it for the first time since September 2025,...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 13, 2026
Bitcoin-Gold Correlation Signals at Least 50% BTC Price Gains by March
Bitcoin’s 52‑week correlation with gold fell to zero, the first such occurrence since mid‑2022, and analysts expect it could turn negative by January’s end. Historical data shows a negative BTC‑gold correlation typically precedes a 56% Bitcoin rally within two months....
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 13, 2026
Stablecoins Vs. Bitcoin Salaries: Why Regulation Pushes One Ahead of the Other
Crypto payroll lets employers pay wages in digital assets, but payroll’s heavy regulation demands clear rules. Recent U.S. legislation like the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts, along with Europe’s MiCA framework, provide specific guidance for stablecoins, reducing legal uncertainty. Stablecoins’ fiat...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 13, 2026
CZ’s YZi Labs Invests in Trading Terminal as DeFi Execution Takes Priority
YZi Labs, the family office of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, has made an eight‑figure investment in on‑chain trading terminal Genius Trading and appointed Zhao as an advisor. The move underscores a growing focus on cross‑chain execution infrastructure rather than just...
By Cointelegraph
News•Jan 13, 2026
Bitcoin Options Open Interest Extends Dominance over Futures, Damping BTC Volatility
Bitcoin options open interest has risen to $65 billion, overtaking futures at $60 billion for the first time since July 2025, signaling a shift toward volatility‑management strategies. Institutional players, led by BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), now control roughly $33 billion—about 52% of the...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 13, 2026
Crypto Data Platform CoinGecko Weighs Sale for Around $500 Million, Sources Say
Crypto data platform CoinGecko is weighing a sale valued around $500 million, hiring Moelis as advisor. The process, which began late last year, comes as crypto‑sector M&A surged to $8.6 billion in 2025 across 133 deals. Recent high‑profile purchases, such as...
By CoinDesk
News•Jan 13, 2026
Euler’s Founding CEO Steps Down as Protocol Refocuses on Institutions
Euler Labs co‑founder Michael Bentley announced he will step down as CEO after nearly six years, shifting to an advisory and product‑focused role. Jonathan Han, formerly of The Tie, will assume the CEO position and steer the protocol toward institutional...
By The Defiant
News•Jan 13, 2026
Bitcoin Spikes to $92,500 as U.S. December Consumer Prices Rise 0.3%
The U.S. Consumer Price Index for December rose 2.7% year‑over‑year, exactly matching expectations, while core CPI increased 2.6% YoY. The data kept the market’s focus on the Federal Reserve, with a 95% probability that rates will stay unchanged at the...
By CoinDesk