California Regulators Fine Nexo $500,000 Over Years of Unlicensed Crypto-Backed Loans
California regulators have fined crypto lender Nexo $500,000 after finding years of unlicensed lending activity involving thousands of residents. The action adds pressure on firms that offered crypto-backed loans without state approval. 👨🏻⚖️ California Fines Nexo $500K Over Unlicensed #Crypto Loans Nexo has been fined $500,000 by California regulators for issuing thousands of unlicensed crypto-backed […]
After A Snake-Like 2025, Is The Bitcoin Price Ready to Break Out In 2026?
Bitcoin Magazine After A Snake-Like 2025, Is The Bitcoin Price Ready to Break Out In 2026? We had high hopes for the bitcoin price in 2025. It was supposed to be the crescendo of the four-year cycle, the most bullish setup in recent memory. It was the year after the halving, the ETFs had just […]
Forget silver, Copper’s AI-fueled explosion exposes a “higher for longer” trap that most crypto traders are ignoring
Copper hit a new record high this week as crypto traders focused on the surge in silver and gold. However, copper’s rise could actually shift the rate path that underpins the market’s liquidity narrative. The all-time high for copper is now around $6.06 per pound as of Wednesday, Jan. 14. Futures activity has tracked the […]
Jefferies strategist Christopher Wood swaps bitcoin for gold on quantum computing concern
Christopher Wood, Jefferies’ global head of equity strategy, swapped a 10% bitcoin allocation with gold on concern quantum computing could weaken bitcoin’s security case.
Argentina Gets Its First Bitcoin Credit Card
Lemon, one of Argentina’s leading crypto platforms and the country’s second-largest crypto exchange, announced on January 14-15, 2026, the launch of the nation’s first Bitcoin-backed Visa credit card. This innovative product allows users to access credit in Argentine pesos (ARS) for everyday spending while keeping their Bitcoin (BTC) holdings intact as collateral. No need to […]
Google Play to Block Binance, OKX From Korea Starting Jan 28
Google will enforce new app market restrictions in South Korea starting January 28, requiring all crypto exchanges and wallet providers on Google Play to submit documentation proving they’ve completed registration with the Financial Intelligence Unit as virtual asset service providers. According to local media News1, major overseas platforms, including Binance and OKX, face immediate removal […]
Prediction Markets Face Regulatory Crossroads as Legal Battles Intensify
Prediction markets are not new but their rapid expansion over the past two years has pushed them into largely uncharted regulatory territory, according to a report by Clear Street analyst Owen Lau. The sector’s explosive growth in 2024 and 2025 has shifted investor focus away from demand and toward a more fundamental question: how regulation […]
Utah Man Sentenced to Three Years for $2.9M Crypto Fraud Scheme
A Utah man has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for running a crypto-related fraud scheme that cost investors nearly $3 million while also operating an unlicensed cash-to-crypto business that handled millions of dollars, US prosecutors said Thursday. Key Takeaways: A Utah man was sentenced to three years in prison for a crypto […]
How US Investors Could Spark Bitcoin’s Deep Correction or Surge
With Bitcoin (BTC) hovering near recent highs after touching about $98,000 a day earlier, traders are weighing geopolitical headlines against signs of shifting demand from large U.S. investors. The next move hinges on whether American institutions return as steady buyers or remain cautious, a decision that could keep prices range-bound or push volatility higher. Market […]
CME Expands Its Crypto Derivatives Portfolio With New Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar Futures
CME Group will expand its regulated crypto derivatives lineup with new futures tied to Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar. The contracts are scheduled to launch on February 9, pending final regulatory approval. This move places major altcoins deeper into traditional derivatives markets. It also reflects sustained institutional demand for regulated crypto exposure. NewsCME Group Plans to […]
Jefferies’ ‘Greed & Fear’ strategist cuts Bitcoin allocation to zero on quantum risk
Jefferies’ Greed & Fear strategist Christopher Wood has slashed a 10% Bitcoin allocation from his portfolio and moved into gold, citing the quantum risk to BTC, Bloomberg reports.
Mingo Secures Exclusive 54-Country Ticketing Deal on Hedera
[PRESS RELEASE – Gibraltar, Gibraltar, January 16th, 2026] MINGO today announced the launch of MINGO Tickets, its digital ticketing platform, alongside its expansion across 54 countries. Designed to make event access verifiable and reliable, the platform improves the fan experience while giving organisers greater confidence and control over ticketing. Live event ticketing continues to face […]