Circle shares rise 4% as Polymarket-driven USDC growth prompts analyst upgrade

Circle shares rise 4% as Polymarket-driven USDC growth prompts analyst upgrade

Mizuho’s Dan Dolev revised his bearish outlook on the stablecoin issuer, upgrading the stock to neutral.

2026-01-29
Urgent HSBC risk-on order issued as dollar hits 2021 lows which could flip Bitcoin’s next move

Urgent HSBC risk-on order issued as dollar hits 2021 lows which could flip Bitcoin’s next move

HSBC issued a directive on Jan. 27 for investors to stay aggressively risk-on. The bank recommends overweighting equities, high-yield debt, emerging-market bonds, and gold while underweighting sovereigns, investment-grade credit, and oil. The call rests on a specific macro view: US growth holds up, rate volatility stays contained, and markets tilt back toward mega-cap tech. Meanwhile, […]

2026-01-29
The UK government says banks need to stop blocking crypto firms if the country wants to become a digital hub

The UK government says banks need to stop blocking crypto firms if the country wants to become a digital hub

U.K. officials say banks must treat crypto businesses fairly as final regulation nears. Strategy

2026-01-29
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Here’s Why The Hyperliquid Price Is Exploding Again

The Hyperliquid price is seeing renewed bullish momentum, recording double gains over the last week and bucking the broader crypto market downtrend. This comes thanks to bullish fundamentals in the token’s ecosystem, including a rise in open interest on the decentralized exchange (DEX).  Why The Hyperliquid Price Is Rising  The Hyperliquid price is up over […]

2026-01-29
QXMP Labs Announces Activation of RWA Liquidity Architecture and $1.1 Trillion On-Chain Asset Registration

QXMP Labs Announces Activation of RWA Liquidity Architecture and $1.1 Trillion On-Chain Asset Registration

New York, United States, January 28th, 2026, Chainwire QXMP Labs announced that it has registered approximately USD $1.1 trillion of certified real-world, in-ground assets on its proprietary Layer-1 blockchain, QELT. The announcement follows the activation of QXMP’s proprietary oracle infrastructure, which is designed to ingest and verify qualified geological and scientific documentation and record the […]

2026-01-29
XRP to $27 or $200? Analyst Maps Out Ripple’s Crazy New Price Path

XRP to $27 or $200? Analyst Maps Out Ripple’s Crazy New Price Path

Ripple’s XRP is showing signs of stabilizing after a sharp move lower in January. The asset is trading at $1.92 at press time, with 24-hour trading volume above $2.31 billion. It gained 2% in the last day and nearly 1% in the past week. Long-Term Structure Points to High Targets Analyst Egrag Crypto shared a […]

2026-01-29
Strive ($ASST) Uses SATA Shares to Pay Off Bulk of Semler Debt, Adds Bitcoin to Balance Sheet

Strive ($ASST) Uses SATA Shares to Pay Off Bulk of Semler Debt, Adds Bitcoin to Balance Sheet

Bitcoin Magazine Strive ($ASST) Uses SATA Shares to Pay Off Bulk of Semler Debt, Adds Bitcoin to Balance Sheet Strive, Inc. announced today that it has closed an upsized and oversubscribed follow-on offering of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock, raising $225 million amid strong institutional demand and accelerating the retirement of legacy […]

2026-01-29
Bitcoin price fails to follow as gold hits $5.3K record into FOMC

Bitcoin price fails to follow as gold hits $5.3K record into FOMC

Bitcoin disappointed with an apparent failed breakout above $90,000 after gold soared to fresh highs and US dollar strength nosedived.

2026-01-29
PEPE Price Stays Range-Bound Near $0.055 Amid Mixed Pair Performance

PEPE Price Stays Range-Bound Near $0.055 Amid Mixed Pair Performance

Pepe’s latest trading session unfolded amid heightened attention after community commentary referenced a potential $250 billion market value this cycle. The statement circulated alongside a sharp historical price trajectory image, while current data showed restrained movement. Meanwhile, market figures highlighted consolidation rather than expansion, keeping focus on observable price behavior and defined levels. PEPE Holds […]

2026-01-29
Coinbase opposition won’t stymie U.S. crypto market structure bill, HSBC says

Coinbase opposition won’t stymie U.S. crypto market structure bill, HSBC says

The bank argued that legislative momentum remains strong as industry heavyweights prioritize long-term regulatory certainty over unpredictable enforcement.

2026-01-29
The Protocol: Ethereum to roll out new AI agents standard soon

The Protocol: Ethereum to roll out new AI agents standard soon

Plus: Solana’s latest phase, OP token buybacks and EF post-quantum security team.

2026-01-29
From Bitcoin Miners to Payment Layers: Why Infrastructure Conversations Are Turning to Bitcoin Everlight

From Bitcoin Miners to Payment Layers: Why Infrastructure Conversations Are Turning to Bitcoin Everlight

It’s no secret that bitcoin’s infrastructure has historically been centered around miners, full nodes, and base-layer settlement. This model has managed to prove itself as very durable. At the same time, though, when it comes to transactional throughput, there are some clear constraints. As the adoption of Bitcoin accelerates beyond long-term holding and settlement, discussions […]

2026-01-29
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