Germany’s second-largest lender DZ Bank secures retail crypto trading MiCA license
DZ Bank will “shortly” roll out a crypto trading platform for cooperative banks to offer to clients.
21Shares Brings Hybrid Bitcoin-Gold ETF to London Amid Rising Crypto ETP Demand
21Shares has listed a Bitcoin-Gold ETF, BOLD, on the London Stock Exchange, expanding regulated crypto exposure for UK retail investors. The product offers combined access to Bitcoin and physical gold through a single listed vehicle. 21Shares has launched a $BTC and gold ETP on the London Stock Exchange. #crypto pic.twitter.com/WCUWFhvGQx — CryptOpus (@ImCryptOpus) January 13, […]
Bitcoin opens path to $100,000 paved by gold: Crypto Daybook Americas
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Bitwise Explains Why Gold Defends and Bitcoin Attacks During Market Cycles
Bitcoin and gold are often pitted against each other as competing hedges against inflation and currency debasement. However, the data suggests that the strongest portfolios hold both. In fact, experts from Bitwise found that gold consistently cushions downside during market drawdowns, while BTC tends to outperform sharply during recoveries. Gold-and-Bitcoin Portfolio A new report by […]
Impersonation Scams in Crypto: A 1400% Surge in 2025
Impersonation frauds have become a major danger for those using cryptocurrencies. According to Chainalysis, there has been an overwhelming 1400% rise in cases annually. These types of fraud involves criminals masquerading as trusted people or institutions to deceive victims into giving away their personal data or crypto. The Rise of Impersonation Scams Impersonation scams usually
Ripple Gains Key Luxembourg Approval Under Europe’s MiCA Framework
Ripple has taken another step toward building a fully regulated payments network in Europe after receiving preliminary approval for an Electronic Money Institution licence in Luxembourg. This move brings the company one step closer to offering regulated payment services across the European Union under the Markets in Crypto-Assets framework. That news comes only days after
Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) Rallies 14% as Price Targets $0.016, $0.025, & $0.035
Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) is also making waves as its price action shows signs of strengthening after a prolonged period of consolidation. Analysts have observed improving chart structure, suggesting the asset may be approaching a key turning point with the potential for a trend reversal. At the time of writing, Pudgy Penguins is trading at $0.01344,
Ethereum 2026 Outlook: Is ETH Ready to Repeat 54× Rally History?
Ethereum has a very attractive price breakout attempt from what has been a very extended consolidation. ETH is stuck inside a four-year sideways range, set after it made that big 2020–2021 bull run where it jumped about 54x from low to all‑time high. These long-ranging consolidations are normally considered accumulations as long-term holders absorb available
US Senate Bill Draws Line on Stablecoin Rewards
US senators are moving closer to rewriting how stablecoin rewards function, with a newly released bipartisan draft of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) that prohibits platforms from paying interest or yield solely for holding idle stablecoin balances. The news emerged on January 13, 2026, ahead of a scheduled Senate Banking Committee markup, […]
Bitcoin Meets Gold on the London Stock Exchange as BTC USD Closes in on $100K
Leading asset manager 21Shares has listed a new exchange-traded product (ETP) that mixes Bitcoin and gold on the London Stock Exchange. The product arrived as BTC/USD surged +3.3% overnight to around $95,000, following bullish US CPI data and record annual Bitcoin ETF flows. Zoom out, and this Bitcoin x gold ETP news fits into a […]
Prediction Markets Like Kalshi Hit $702M in a Day as Crypto Regulators Circle
Prediction markets posted a record $702M in trading volume in a single day, even as US regulators continue to scrutinize the emerging sector. Most of that activity flowed through Kalshi, while crypto-native rival Polymarket also saw heavy action. This surge comes amid a broader push to bring prediction markets into the financial mainstream. For regular […]
Revolut Stablecoin Payments Jump +156% as Real-World Use Grows
Crypto can’t thrive without infrastructure. Ordinary users, new to crypto, must always find a simple way of using the tech. Without wallets and wallet providers, it is impossible to move value. Same, if no one pumps billions to build or improve existing rails, it becomes incredibly hard for crypto to find mainstream adoption. Gone are […]