a16z-Backed Crypto Custody Startup Entropy Winds Down Operations
Entropy is shutting down operations and returning remaining capital to investors after failing to reach sustainable scale. The decentralized crypto custody startup confirmed the decision over the weekend. I am winding-up Entropy. After four years, several pivots, and two rounds of layoffs, I’ve decided to wind-up Entropy and return capital to our investors. For the […]
Bitcoin trails gold as yen intervention concerns weigh on risk assets
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 26, 2026
Ethereum ETF Risk Mounts While ZKP’s $20 On-Chain Presale Gains Momentum
Market Structure and On-Chain Data Add to Uncertainty Beyond ETFs and regulation, Ethereum’s wider market setup continues to affect how risk is assessed. Key conditions include: Together, these factors highlight an important point: a flat price does not equal low risk. For many participants, this environment has led to a rethink of exposure, with greater […]
21Shares ETP Launch Could Drive Dogecoin (DOGE) Price Toward the $0.64 Level
21Shares launched its Dogecoin exchange-traded product (ETP) on Thursday, January 22, providing investors with regulated, physically backed exposure to DOGE through traditional financial markets. Trading under the ticker TDOG, the product is the only Dogecoin ETP endorsed by the Dogecoin Foundation, enabling market participants to access the asset without directly holding or managing the token
Cryptocurrency ETF Approval Surge: 3 Asian Giants Rewrite Finance
Japan is preparing to launch a new financial period. The first cryptocurrency ETF in Japan is about to receive regulatory approval which will transform the entire Asia digital asset market. The Financial Services Agency of Japan will approve cryptocurrencies as base assets for exchange-traded funds while implementing stricter regulations to safeguard investor interests according to
XRP Burn Surge: Signs a Price Comeback Is Brewing in 2026
XRP has started to display active movement after its network activity remained static for several days. The token’s burn rate has increased during the past day which provides a minor yet significant indication that market conditions are about to change. On-chain data shows that XRP network activity is beginning to increase again despite ongoing price
Bitget’s Gracy Chen Says Gold’s Bull Run Isn’t Over — Bitcoin May Be Undervalued
Gold’s rally is showing little sign of slowing as global markets head into 2026 with investors increasingly looking for refuge in traditional safe-haven assets amid geopolitical uncertainty. According to Gracy Chen the CEO of crypto exchange Bitget says gold continues to act as “the world’s ultimate insurance policy,” as demand remains firm while broader financial […]
Japan’s Metaplanet Takes $680M Accounting Hit on Bitcoin Holdings
Japanese Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet reported a 104.6 billion yen ($680 million) impairment on its Bitcoin holdings, reflecting the impact of last year’s market downturn on the value of its digital asset portfolio. Key Takeaways: Metaplanet booked a $680 million Bitcoin impairment that will drive large reported losses but does not impact cash flow. The […]
Riyad Bank’s Jeel Partners With Ripple to Advance Blockchain Payments and Tokenization
Jeel, a subsidiary of Riyad Bank, has signed a partnership with Ripple to explore advanced blockchain applications aimed at strengthening financial services across Saudi Arabia. More big news from the Middle East! @Ripple is partnering with @Jeelmovement, the innovation arm of @RiyadBank, to advance Saudi Arabia’s financial future through blockchain innovation The Kingdom’s visionary leadership […]
Matcha Meta Breach Drains $16.8M via SwapNet Exploit — Users Urged to Revoke Access
A security breach tied to decentralized exchange aggregator Matcha Meta has resulted in the theft of roughly $16.8 million in crypto assets, adding to a growing list of smart-contract exploits that continue to test the safety assumptions of DeFi users. The incident unfolded on Sunday and was traced not to Matcha’s core infrastructure, but to […]
Bitcoin hash rate slides during U.S. winter storm while markets shrug off mining disruption
The temporary loss of mining power underscores academic concerns that geographic and pool concentration can magnify infrastructure failures, though markets showed little immediate reaction.
Bitcoin risks fourth straight monthly loss, a streak not seen since 2018
A rare streak of four consecutive declines collides with January options expiry that could influence short term price action.