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 […]
Grayscale Expands Watchlist to 36 Tokens
Grayscale has updated its Assets Under Consideration watchlist to include 36 tokens, indicating an ongoing effort to broaden its offerings beyond established assets like Bitcoin BTC $95,094.48 3.57% Bitcoin BTC Price $95,094.48 3.57% /24h Volume in 24h $54.21B <!– ? –> Price 7d Learn more and Ethereum ETH $3,311.80 7.34% Ethereum ETH Price $3,311.80 7.34% […]
Visa Partners with BVNK to Bring Stablecoin Payments to Visa Direct
Visa has tapped BVNK to power stablecoin payments across the Visa Direct network adding to its broader push to integrate digital assets into global payments infrastructure. Exciting news: we’re powering stablecoin payments for @Visa Direct Starting this year with pilot programs, BVNK will provide stablecoin infrastructure for @VISADIRECT‘s $1.7 trillion real-time payments network, enabling faster, […]
Bitchat Downloads Spike in Uganda as Government Prepares Internet Shutdown for Election
Uganda’s government imposed a nationwide internet blackout on Tuesday ahead of Thursday’s presidential election, triggering a surge in downloads of Bitchat, a decentralized messaging app that operates offline. The Uganda Communications Commission ordered mobile providers to suspend public internet access from 6 p.m. local time, citing concerns over misinformation and electoral fraud as 81-year-old President […]
Why Is Bitcoin Up Today? BTC Price Surges For $100k
Why is Bitcoin up today? Spoiler alert, 94k was a pretty significant resistance aaaaaand acccsshhhualllyyyy, despite what bears tell you, the higher low certified bull status a month back. That’s the good news. Here’s the even better news: Bitcoin BTC $95,094.48 3.57% Bitcoin BTC Price $95,094.48 3.57% /24h Volume in 24h $54.21B <!– ? –> […]
Ripple Wins Luxembourg EMI Approval to Expand European Payments
Ripple has secured preliminary approval for an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from Luxembourg’s financial regulator, marking another regulatory milestone as the firm expands its payments business across Europe. Key Takeaways: Ripple secured preliminary EMI approval in Luxembourg to expand regulated EU payments. Back-to-back approvals in Luxembourg and the UK deepen Ripple’s European footprint. The […]