Crypto card spending hits $18 billion annualized as stablecoin use shifts to everyday payments
Artemis research shows crypto credit and debit card spending is now rivaling peer-to-peer stablecoin transfers, with Visa capturing most on-chain volume through early infrastructure partnerships.
Riot Platforms surges 11% as lease deal with AMD marks major AI infrastructure pivot
The company sold nearly $100 million of bitcoin to fund the purchase of its 200-acre Rockdale site and signed a leasing agreement with Advanced Micro Devices that could deliver $1 billion in revenue.
NEXST Brings KISS OF LIFE to Life: Debut VR Concerts on the Ultimate Web3 Entertainment Platform
Dubai, UAE, January 16th, 2026, Chainwire NEXT INNOVATIONS TECHNOLOGY L.L.C. (NEXST), a next-generation Web3 entertainment platform, announced a strategic partnership with KISS OF LIFE, the winner of the 2025 Asia Artist Awards “Best Musician Group.” The group will join NEXST VR LIVE as the platform’s second official collaboration artist. NEXST VR LIVE is the immersive […]
Bitcoin Faces Rejection Near $125,000, Short Term Upside Still Possible
Bitcoin is now at a critical point as mixed signals are emerging in the market. Although some experts are warning of a possible downside if major resistance levels are not broken, others believe the rise is not over in the short term. At the press time, BTC is trading at $95,276, with a 24-hour trading
Dreamcash Expands HIP-3 Perpetual Markets Onchain with Tether and Selini
Dreamcash has partnered with Tether and Selini Capital to launch new HIP-3 perpetual markets on Hyperliquid. These markets allow users to trade Real World Assets (RWA) using USDT as collateral. The collaboration merges Dreamcash’s mobile-first trading interface, Tether’s omnichain stablecoin, and Selini’s technical expertise in liquidity and market infrastructure. The goal is clear: to attract
Ethereum Staking Crosses $121 Billion While Price Tests Major Zone
Ethereum is cementing its position in the crypto economy as staking reaches a new record high. According to Crypto Patel, 36,215,116 ETH is now locked in Ethereum’s proof-of-stake system, which is about 29.15% of the circulating supply. At the current price of Ethereum, which is close to $3,350, the value of staked ETH is over
Ripple’s XRP Bounce Loading? Key Indicators Flash Bullish Signal
Ripple’s native cross-border token is trading near key levels after retreating from the $2.13 zone. Price action has slowed, but signs from momentum indicators suggest a potential shift. Momentum Indicators Show Early Signals The 4-hour chart shows XRP still moving within a descending channel. It is holding inside this structure, with buyers responding near the […]
Coinbase and Robinhood Stocks Slide as Senate Crypto Bill Hits Pause
Shares of Coinbase and Robinhood slid after US senators delayed work on a long-awaited crypto market structure bill. Coinbase (COIN) closed yesterday’s (January 15) trading session down -6.48%, while Robinhood (HOOD) finished the session down -7.79%. Price action across both stocks highlights further regulatory uncertainty, with Robinhood also dealing with concerns about trading volume. The […]
Citron Calls Out Coinbase on Crypto Rules: Backs Securitize Instead
Citron Research publicly criticized Coinbase for pulling support from a key US crypto market structure bill and threw its weight behind tokenization firm Securitize. Securitize was in the news late last year after securing a SPAC deal that valued the firm at $1.25Bn. The market reacted fast. Coinbase (COIN) shares fell about -6.4%, and this […]
Solana Lawsuit Shifts the Spotlight Back to Ethereum: Up Next $5,000?
Solana and meme coins are one, joined by the hip. The SOL USD price is shaped by the level of meme coin activity. Everyday thousands of meme coins are launched on platforms like Pump.fun. Most of these tokens don’t stand a chance but for the less than +1%, they sometimes rally, breaking the $100M market […]
Belgium’s KBC Bank Makes History With First-Ever Bitcoin and Ether Trading Under MiCA
Belgium’s second-largest bank, KBC Bank, is set to become the first Belgian bank to offer direct trading of Bitcoin and Ether to retail investors under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The move comes after years in which Belgian investors interested in crypto largely relied on foreign exchanges such as Binance, Coinbase, and […]
99Bitcoins Exclusive: CES 2026 Saw McKinsey AI Rewiring Product Development Faster Than Any Crypto Bull Run
At CES, McKinsey showed a version of the future that had nothing to do with Bitcoin BTC $95,414.95 0.85% Bitcoin BTC Price $95,414.95 0.85% /24h Volume in 24h $37.84B <!– ? –> Price 7d Learn more directly, but everything to do with how crypto should build. McKinsey hosted a demo at the Fountain Bleu all […]