Ripple Gains FCA Registration in UK Ahead of New Crypto Licensing Rules
Ripple has achieved a regulatory landmark in the UK through its subsidiary as Britain continues to tighten control over cryptocurrency. On 9 January 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority listed Ripple Markets UK Ltd under the Money Laundering Regulations. This announcement comes as the FCA sets a clear path for a broader UK crypto licensing regime.
Vitalik Buterin Defends Tornado Cash Dev Facing 5 Years: ‘Don’t Criminalize Code’
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has publicly stepped in to defend Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, as Storm faces the possibility of up to five years in prison. This follows a mixed verdict in a closely watched U.S. criminal case that many in the crypto industry see as a test of whether writing open-source code can […]
Major U.S. Bank BNY Enters On-chain Cash Race With Tokenized Deposit Pilot
BNY has rolled out a tokenized deposit service that allows clients to move funds using blockchain infrastructure, marking another step by a major global bank into digital assets. Key Takeaways: BNY launched tokenized deposits to allow on-chain transfers while keeping funds within the regulated banking system. The service supports faster, 24/7 settlement and programmable transactions […]
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Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Expects At Least 50Bps Fed Rate Cuts In 2026
The Federal Reserve is expected to continue with its interest rate cut in 2026, amid the high executive pressures. As President Donald Trump prepares to name his pick for the Fed Chair to replace Jerome Powell, Wall Street analysts are now forecasting at least a 50 bps rate cut in 2026. Morgan Stanley and Citigroup […]
Donald Trump Says No Pardon Issuance to FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried
Hopes of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) receiving a pardon have been shattered. The United States’ president, Donald Trump, confirmed in a recent interview with The New York Times that he would not issue a presidential pardon to the imprisoned FTX founder. The latest comment came about a year after SBF and his parents sought a pardon […]
Bitcoin pulls back to $90,000 as early Friday rally attempt fails
U.S. employment data for December was mixed, while inflation expectations edged higher, and the U.S. Supreme Court did not deliver a ruling on the Trump Administration’s tariffs.
Crypto crowd could still walk away from U.S. market structure bill if DeFi needs unmet
There are red-line demands from decentralized finance — and backed by the rest of crypto — that remain unknowns as senators finish the draft they’ll vote on.
Arbitrum Bears Hold Control as ARB Tests $0.19 With Lower Targets Ahead
The weekly Arbitrum (ARB) chart shows a continuous bear trend, with prices printing lower highs and lower lows since the beginning of 2025. The token is trading below the key moving averages: $20, $50, $100, and $200 SMAs – at $0.315, $0.362, $0.547, and $0.655, respectively. An even steeper MA ribbon points downwards, adding weight
Bitcoin Rejects $94.5K Resistance as ETF Flows Turn Negative
Bitcoin extended its decline toward the $90,000 mark on Friday after it faced rejection near a crucial resistance area. The pullback came after midweek selling pressure and as institutional demand eased. Net outflows were also seen in spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds for the week, underlining circumspection in the market. The biggest cryptocurrency in terms of market
Trump Rejects Pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried as 25-Year FTX Sentence Stands
Since late 2025, there have been different reports regarding how Trump granted amnesty to individuals who were already sentenced to prison terms. A good number of those who were freed in 2025 are those tied to cryptocurrency and blockchain. For instance, in January 2025, he pardoned the founder of Silk Road, Ross Ulbricht; he also
Bitcoin Valuation Hits $2.9 Million Scenario as VanEck Maps Global Utility Shift
Bitcoin could surge to $2.9 million by 2050 as it evolves into a global settlement currency, according to asset manager VanEck. VanEck’s projection assumes a 15% compounded annual growth rate, with Bitcoin settling 5–10% of global international trade and 5% of domestic transactions by 2050. The outlook was detailed by Matthew Sigel and Patrick Bush,