Bitcoin vs. gold: Key differences that could position BTC for a big rally
Bitcoin has been called “digital gold,” and some of its key properties may help BTC rally more than the precious metal in percentage terms.
Pi Network’s Pi Sees New ATL, Bitcoin (BTC) Slips Below $88K After FOMC Meeting: Market Watch
Although it remained relatively stable at first following the conclusion of the first FOMC meeting for the year, BTC’s price started to lose value later on and dipped below $88,000. Most larger-cap altcoins are deep in the red as well on a daily scale. Ethereum has once again lost the $3,000 support level, while XPR […]
Dubai Insurance Unveils UAE Crypto Wallet Backed by Zodia Custody
Dubai Insurance has launched the UAE’s first crypto wallet for insurance transactions. Zodia Custody facilitated the launch. The launch of the digital asset wallet is considered a major milestone in the integration of digital asset functions into insurance transactions. Dubai Insurance has launched a crypto wallet to facilitate digital asset payments. The crypto wallet will
Bitcoin (BTC) Set for Explosive $100K Omega Surge
The current market situation has brought Bitcoin (BTC) back to being the primary focus for ambitious market forecasts. Samson Mow the CEO of JAN3 and dedicated BTC supporter since 2013 has endorsed a new prediction which states that an “Omega candle” will produce a $100000 increase in BTC value through a single market surge. A
Russia Limits Crypto Buyers to $4,000 Annually – Will Others Follow?
Russia’s State Duma plans to finalize legislation by July 1, 2026, establishing a two-tier crypto access system that caps non-qualified investors at 300,000 rubles ($4,000) annually while granting unlimited purchasing power to qualified investors, according to Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma Committee on Financial Markets, in an interview with Parlamentskaya Gazeta. The framework, […]
Bitpanda and Ribbon Plc to Roll Out Crypto Trading, Custody and Staking for UK Users
Bitpanda Technology Solutions (BTS), the digital asset infrastructure arm of European crypto platform Bitpanda, has partnered with digital financial services super-app Ribbon Plc, to launch a digital asset investment offering for the UK market. In a press release shared with CryptoNews, the firm said the partnership will see Ribbon integrate Bitpanda’s infrastructure to provide end-to-end […]
Optimism DAO Passes OP Buyback Proposal With 84% Approval – What’s Next?
The Optimism Collective approved a proposal directing 50% of Superchain revenue toward monthly OP token buybacks with 84.4% support. The 12-month program starting in February transforms OP from a pure governance token into one directly tied to sequencer revenue generated across Base, Unichain, Ink, World Chain, Soneium, and OP Mainnet. Based on the 5,868 ETH […]
US Senators Slam DOJ Over Crypto Crime Unit Shutdown Amid Personal Holdings Conflict
Six US senators have challenged Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s decision to order the closure of the DOJ-specific unit dealing with crypto enforcement in April at the time he personally possessed substantial cryptocurrency holdings. Senators Mazie Hirono, Elizabeth Warren, Richard Durbin, Sheldon Whitehouse, Christopher Coons, and Richard Blumenthal criticized Blanche in a letter dated Jan. […]
Bybit to Launch Dollar Accounts With Partner Banks – Can Crypto Go Mainstream?
Bybit, the world’s second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, announced plans to launch dollar-denominated banking accounts through partnerships with licensed financial institutions. The Dubai-based platform will introduce “MyBank” accounts equipped with International Bank Account Numbers (IBANs) in February 2026, pending regulatory approvals, allowing customers to hold balances in US dollars and 17 other fiat currencies. […]
Japan’s Metaplanet Announces $137M Capital Raise Through Third-Party Allotment
Japanese Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet Inc. has approved a capital raise of approximately $137 million through a third-party allotment of newly issued shares and stock acquisition rights, according to a company filing. *Notice Regarding Issuance of New Shares and 25th Series Stock Acquisition Rights through Third-Party Allotment* pic.twitter.com/upB0YnvaXT — Metaplanet Inc. (@Metaplanet) January 29, 2026 […]
Bitcoin Retreats as Hawkish Fed and Outflows Pressure Market: Analyst
Bitcoin has slipped back below the $89,000 level after failing to hold onto a brief recovery, as tighter financial conditions and geopolitical stress continue to weigh on risk assets. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin has slipped below $89,000 as a hawkish-leaning Federal Reserve and Middle East tensions sap risk appetite. Trader conviction is fading, with futures open […]
Central Bank of the UAE Approves First USD-Backed Stablecoin
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) said Thursday that it has approved first US dollar-backed stablecoin – dubbed USDU, enabling compliant settlements for cryptos and derivatives. According to a press release, the stablecoin maintains 1:1 reserves backing, safeguarded in onshore accounts at partner banks. The token is issued and managed by a […]