Coinbase Faces Criticism as Securitize Dominates Regulatory Advantage
Citron Research has sharply criticized Coinbase for withdrawing support for crypto market structure legislation, claiming the move reflects competitive concerns rather than policy issues. The report highlighted that Coinbase may be avoiding competition that could favor emerging tokenization platforms like Securitize, positioning the firm as a potential beneficiary of clearer regulatory frameworks. According to a
Bitcoin & Ethereum Ignite First Major Crypto Rally of 2026
Cryptocurrency markets opened 2026 with their first decisive rally, reversing late-2025 weakness. Bitcoin climbed above $97,000 on Wednesday, while Ethereum advanced toward $3,400. Market data showed that the rally had extended beyond the majors. Solana recovered to $148 from the beginning of January lows, while several altcoins recorded weekly gains. Analysts highlighted Bitcoin’s breakout above
Ethereum USD Climbs as Institutions Step In and Retail Traders Step Back
Ethereum USD has continued its strong start to 2026, holding steady above $3,300 as a different kind of buyer steps in to take control of the chart. Price strength held even as leveraged retail traders exited, a rare combination in crypto rallies. Zooming out, this move aligns with a broader 2025 trend in which long‑term […]
Goldman Sachs Goes All-In On Crypto And Prediction Market
You might have noticed, but institutions are increasingly interested in both crypto and prediction markets. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon recently stated that the firm is significantly increasing its research and internal discussions on crypto technologies, with particular emphasis on stablecoins, asset tokenization, and regulated prediction markets. During the firm’s fourth-quarter earnings call in January […]
Belgium’s KBC Bank Opens Ethereum, Bitcoin Trading to Everyday Clients
Bitcoin and crypto trading rapidly shifted after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in 2024. Now, not only are retailers watching, but the big boys are behind the scenes, dictating direction. As traders jostle to get in on time, buying the next 100X cryptos, bankers in Europe are […]
Iranians Withdraw Bitcoin Amid Protests and Economic Crisis, Rial Tanks to Record Low
Protests, inflation and local currency collapse in Iran have prompted citizens to turn to Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation. Iranians have been withdrawing BTC from exchanges to their personal wallets. Blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis observed a significant shift in the on-chain behavior from December 28, 2025, to January 8, 2026. When Iran’s blanket internet […]
Interactive Brokers Lets Clients Fund Accounts With Stablecoins
Interactive Brokers has expanded its crypto offerings by allowing clients to fund brokerage accounts using stablecoins that are automatically converted into US dollars, the company said Thursday. Key Takeaways: Interactive Brokers now lets clients fund accounts with stablecoins that convert instantly into US dollars. The service offers 24/7 funding with USDC, with Ripple USD and […]
Citron Slams Coinbase Over Regulatory ‘Fear’ — Why It’s Betting Big on Securitize Instead
Citron Research has ignited a fresh debate at the intersection of crypto regulation, competition, and Wall Street power by publicly backing tokenization firm Securitize while sharply criticizing Coinbase for pulling support from a key US crypto market structure bill. The clash comes as Washington attempts to finalize clearer rules for digital assets and as traditional […]
Belarus Moves to Establish Legal Framework for Crypto Banks: Report
Belarus has taken a formal step toward integrating digital assets into its financial system with President Alexander Lukashenko signing a decree that introduces a framework for crypto banks, according to the Belarusian state news agency BELTA. Lukashenko signed Decree No. 19, titled “On Crypto Banks and Certain Issues of Control in the Sphere of Digital […]
Why Is Crypto Down Today? – January 16, 2026
The crypto market is down today. The cryptocurrency market capitalisation has decreased by 0.9% over the past 24 hours to $3.33 trillion. At the time of writing, 88 of the top 100 coins have posted price drops. Also, the total crypto trading volume stands at $131 billion. TLDR: Crypto market cap is down 0.9% on […]
Ethereum On Fire: User Growth Sparks Massive Activity Spike
Ethereum’s on-chain activity has jumped sharply, driven by a wave of first-time users and heavier transaction flow across the network. According to Glassnode, new activity retention roughly doubled this month — rising from about 4 million to around 8 million addresses — a move that points to a fresh cohort of wallets interacting with Ethereum […]
Mingo Secures Exclusive 54-Country Ticketing Deal on Hedera
Gibraltar, Gibraltar, January 16th, 2026, Chainwire MINGO today announced the launch of MINGO Tickets, its digital ticketing platform, alongside its expansion across 54 countries. Designed to make event access verifiable and reliable, the platform improves the fan experience while giving organisers greater confidence and control over ticketing. Live event ticketing continues to face major challenges […]