The Protocol: Vitalik Buterin flags stablecoin design flaws
Also: Zcash token falls after developer quits, Smart Cashtags and BTC quantum computing defense
Bitcoin rallies past $97,000 as investors seek haven assets
The largest cryptocurrency extended its rally, pushing related equities higher as well.
Big banks want to freeze innovation. History says that’s a mistake
The fight over stablecoin yield is less about protecting consumers and more about protecting banking incumbents, argues Bill Hughes, Senior Counsel and Director of Global Regulatory Matters for Consensys.
This ICP Metric Soars to a 2-Month High After 19% Surge: Pullback on the Way?
Internet Computer (ICP) is among the top-performing cryptocurrencies today (January 14), with its valuation surging by over 19%. However, one important indicator suggests that the bears might regain control in the short term. The Risks of an Incoming Correction Just recently, ICP pumped above $4, the highest level since the beginning of December 2025. Its […]
Stablecoin Adoption Rises as Visa Launches Instant Payouts
Visa has implemented stablecoin payouts into its direct network, becoming capable of making instant cross-border payments using the infrastructure of BVNK
Bitnomial Launches First U.S.-Regulated Aptos Futures
Bitnomial has launched the first-ever U.S.-regulated futures contracts tied to Aptos (APT) adding a regulated venue for institutional access to the Layer 1 blockchain ecosystem. The contracts began trading on January 14 on Bitnomial Exchange offering both institutional and retail traders a regulated venue for price discovery and risk management. A Regulated Market for APT […]
Bitcoin Open Interest Drops 31% as Analysts Call a Market Bottom and Eye $105k Breakout
Bitcoin open interest has plunged over 31% from its 2025 peak, now stabilizing around $10 billion as analysts identify this decline as a critical bottoming formation that could propel BTC toward a $105,000 breakout. The deleveraging phase, triggered by massive liquidations, has pushed open interest below its 180-day moving average while trading activity continues surging […]
Data reveals the new “sweet spot” for crypto in your portfolio as financial advisors flip aggressive on Bitcoin
Financial advisors held crypto allocations below 1% for years, treating Bitcoin as a speculative footnote rather than a portfolio component. That era is ending. According to Bitwise and VettaFi’s 2026 benchmark survey, 47% of advisor portfolios with crypto exposure now allocate more than 2%, while 83% cap exposure below 5%. The distribution tells a more […]
Bullish Breakout Incoming: 3 Altcoins to Watch Now
The crypto market has been shaky lately, but a few altcoins are showing clear signs of strength. While many tokens are still struggling to recover from recent downturns, some have managed to maintain value and even post gains. These early movers are catching the attention of investors looking for potential opportunities before broader trends take […]
Bitcoin price tags $97K despite high PPI inflation on no US tariff ruling
Bitcoin price action headed to new eight-week highs, diverging from US stock markets after higher-than-expected November PPI data.
CleanSpark shares rise as bitcoin miner expands AI power capacity in Texas
Bitcoin miner targets large scale AI and high performance computing infrastructure in the Houston region.
Bybit Pay links with digital wallets Yape, Plin to offer crypto payments in Peru
Users can spend stablecoins and major cryptocurrencies which are automatically converted into Peruvian soles at the point of sale.