Russian Ruble-Pegged Stablecoin Surpasses $100B in Transactions Less Than a Year – Report
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic’s report shows that Russia’s ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5, launched last year to help evade sanctions, has processed over $100 billion in transactions in less than a year. Russia-based cross-border payments firm A7 LLC launched the stablecoin in January 2025 to circumvent Western sanctions. It claims a 1:1 backing by ruble deposits held […]
Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial Partners With Spacecoin on DeFi Initiative
World Liberty Financial, the crypto project associated with the family of US President Donald Trump, has entered a partnership with satellite startup Spacecoin to explore how decentralized finance could operate over space-based internet infrastructure. Key Takeaways: World Liberty Financial is partnering with Spacecoin to explore DeFi over satellite internet. The USD1 stablecoin is positioned for […]
Crypto Market News Today, January 23: Bank Can’t Handle $14 Billion Withdrawal! What Crypto Learns From Davos
The crypto market is looking calm today. Bitcoin is steady just under $90,000. Ethereum, although it drops by 10% this week, looks ready to benefit from the Davos talks of tokenization. Davos is exposing cracks in the old system while accidentally advertising the new one. Bitcoin talk engagement rate is starting to climb during this […]
Crypto Hardware Wallet Firm Ledger Plans US IPO With Over $4B Valuation
French hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger is reportedly planning a US initial public offering (IPO) in collaboration with some of the top Wall Street banks. Financial Times reported Friday that the crypto security firm is looking for a New York listing that could value the company over $4 billion. Further, Ledger is partnering with Goldman Sachs, […]
Decentralized Social Network Farcaster Developer to Return $180M to Investors
Merkle Manufactory, the company behind the crypto-oriented social media protocol Farcaster, plans to return $180 million in venture funding to investors. Key Takeaways: Merkle Manufactory plans to return $180 million in venture funding while Farcaster continues operating. Farcaster has been acquired by Neynar, which will take over development as the founding team steps back. The […]
Will Markets React When $1.8B Bitcoin Options Expire Today?
Around 21,700 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, Jan. 23, with a notional value of roughly $1.8 billion. This event is slightly smaller than last week’s, as derivatives trading remains sluggish. Crypto markets have lost around $200 billion since the start of the week, amid escalating trade wars, Japanese bond turmoil, and delays in US crypto […]
Bitcoin Breakout Alert: ETF Flows Set the Stage for BTC Gains
Bitcoin is trading in a tense zone, hovering between $90,000 and $100,000. Every move feels significant, and traders are watching for clues on the next breakout. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs are emerging as one of the clearest signals for institutional demand. Flows into and out of these funds hint at where Bitcoin might head. Understanding […]
TokenFi Unveils High-Visibility Branding Campaign Across Italy Ahead of 2026 Winter Olympics
[PRESS RELEASE – Miami, Florida, USA, January 23rd, 2026] TokenFi, a next-generation platform focused on tokenization for real-world assets and digital economies, has launched a major branding and awareness campaign across Italy ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics. The four-week campaign will begin Jan. 26 and is strategically designed to capture the attention of a […]
BTCC Exchange Nears 15-Year Mark with Plans for AI Trading Tools and Expanded RWA Offerings in 2026
[PRESS RELEASE – VILNIUS, Lithuania, January 22nd, 2026] BTCC, the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, reported record 2025 performance with $3.7 trillion in total trading volume and a global user base that reached 11 million, a 60% increase year-over-year. As the exchange approaches its 15th anniversary in 2026, it is shifting focus toward AI-enabled trading tools […]
Bitcoin returns fail to match risks, just like 2022
The metric highlights weak risk-adjusted performance during periods of volatility, a feature of drawdowns that can persist for months.
ETH, SOL and ADA slip as bitcoin fails to build momentum near $90,000
Asian equities pushed higher and the dollar stayed under pressure, giving crypto a firmer footing after a volatile week.
Bitcoin and yen hold steady as Japan’s inflation eases and BOJ keeps interest rates unchanged
The Bank of Japan held rates steady while revising inflation and growth projections higher.