Standard Chartered to Launch Crypto Prime Brokerage Under Venture Capital Arm
Standard Chartered is preparing to deepen its push into digital assets by setting up a crypto prime brokerage, according to people familiar with the matter, as major global banks accelerate efforts to compete for institutional crypto flows, reports Bloomberg. The London-based lender plans to house the new business within SC Ventures, its wholly owned venture […]
Billionaire Michael Saylor’s Strategy Scoops 13,627 Bitcoin for $1.25B
Strategy disclosed in a regulatory filing that it acquired an additional 13,627 bitcoin between January 5 and January 11, spending approximately $1.25 billion at an average purchase price of $91,519 per BTC, inclusive of fees and expenses. Strategy has acquired 13,627 BTC for ~$1.25 billion at ~$91,519 per bitcoin. As of 1/11/2026, we hodl 687,410 […]
Bakkt to Acquire Distributed Technologies Research in Stablecoin Payments Push
Bakkt Holdings, Inc. said it has agreed to acquire Distributed Technologies Research Ltd. (DTR) marking progress in its strategy to build stablecoin settlement and programmable payments capabilities. Bakkt has entered into an agreement to acquire Distributed Technologies Research Ltd., strengthening our global stablecoin settlement and programmable payments infrastructure. The transaction supports Bakkt’s evolution into a […]
NEAR rises 5.7% to $1.73 before giving back gains
The layer 1 blockchain token advanced on moderately elevated volume but underperformed key benchmarks, raising sustainability questions.
Why XRP Deserves A Place As Long-Term Wealth And Life-Saving Strategy
In a world where financial systems are becoming fragile, XRP stands out as the intersection of a financial infrastructure designed for instant global value transfer, speed, reliability, and global accessibility. XRP’s ability to move value instantly across borders, with minimal cost and without reliance on fragile banking systems, positions it as both a long-term wealth […]
Coinbase May Drop Support for CLARITY Act Over Stablecoin Conflicts
Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase May Drop Support for CLARITY Act Over Stablecoin Conflicts Coinbase, one of the largest U.S.-based crypto exchanges, may withdraw its support for the CLARITY Act if the bill imposes restrictions on stablecoin reward programs, according to a Bloomberg report. The warning comes as Congress prepares to mark up the legislation in the […]
Solana’s (SOL) Failure to Hit $150 Changes the Setup as Consolidation Remains the Base Case – CCN.com
Solana’s (SOL) Failure to Hit $150 Changes the Setup as Consolidation Remains the Base Case CCN.com Credit: Source link The post Solana’s (SOL) Failure to Hit $150 Changes the Setup as Consolidation Remains the Base Case – CCN.com appeared first on Coin24h.com.
Why Traders Should Be Cautious About These 3 Altcoins
The altcoin market enters the second week of January with unclear signals. Some tokens have reached new all-time highs. Others have recovered amid skepticism. Most altcoins continue to struggle to recover from the heavy sell-off that occurred in October last year. In that context, three altcoins face a high risk of large liquidations because traders […]
BTC Awaits Clear Direction in 2026 Setup
Bitcoin is stuck in a narrow range, with prices showing little direction. The broader picture looks flat as major stock indices such as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are also moving sideways. With no strong push either way, Bitcoin remains in a holding pattern. This phase started around November 21 and reflects a cooling period […]
Adam Back-Linked H100 Moves to Buy Bitcoin Treasury Future Holdings
Bitcoin Magazine Adam Back-Linked H100 Moves to Buy Bitcoin Treasury Future Holdings H100 Group AB, a Swedish health technology and Bitcoin treasury company, has signed a letter of intent to acquire Future Holdings AG, a Zurich-based bitcoin treasury firm. The agreement, announced today to Bitcoin Magazine, would give H100 full ownership of Future and mark […]
World Liberty Financial rolls out lending platform for its USD1 stablecoin
The Trump family–backed crypto venture has rolled out World Liberty Markets, a new DeFi app built on Dolomite. DOLO rose by 57% following the announcement.
Best Crypto to Invest in Now for 10,000x ROI: Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP), ETH, ADA and DOT
Ethereum dropped 6.8% this week, trading close to $3,010 after touching $3,230 earlier in January. Cardano fell from $0.62 to $0.49, while Polkadot slipped 7.2%, showing continued doubt across established altcoins. Yet one pattern stays constant. People rarely regret selling late. They regret not getting in early. Those who waited on Ethereum in 2015 or […]