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Today so far 2026-10-22 · 06:01 UTC

The crypto industry is experiencing regulatory momentum with the CLARITY Act Final Draft sparking hope for clearer U.S. market frameworks, while Bitcoin ETFs have demonstrated strong investor appetite by pulling in $550 million in just 48 hours as the asset eyes $85,000. Meanwhile, Ripple and its ecosystem are making significant moves with the company backing an SEC crypto plan and Ripple-backed Evernorth pursuing $132 million in funding, alongside broader industry developments including privacy enhancements for Ethereum and Arbitrum through Fhenix and increased stablecoin adoption in emerging markets.

Seoul Stands Apart: Bitcoin Priced in Won Commands a Premium Despite Global Weakness

With bitcoin dipping below the $90,000 band this week, South Korea’s premium is creeping back into view, as prices indicate that the top crypto asset has stayed north of that threshold on local…

2026-01-21 · 16:05 UTC
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Davos 2026: Scott Bessent Reaffirms Trump’s Bitcoin Strategy

2026-01-21 · 16:05

At Davos 2026, Scott Bessent reaffirms Trump’s Bitcoin vision: a strategic reserve to assert American crypto leadership.

Iran's Central Bank Acquired $507M in Tether’s USDT Stablecoin: Elliptic

2026-01-21 · 15:56

The Central Bank of Iran no longer holds any of the flagged USDT, after using it to support the rial and settle…

Ripple President Calls $1 Trillion Inflow The Next Wave

2026-01-21 · 15:55

Corporates to stack beyond $1 trillion in 2026 as regulated stablecoins become the new treasury default.

Luxury Watch Prices Rise as Bitcoin and Crypto Markets Slide

2026-01-21 · 15:45

Luxury watch prices are moving higher again, even as crypto markets continue to weaken, pointing to a growing divergence…

Global Risk-Off Sentiment Weighs on Bitcoin Below $90,000

2026-01-21 · 15:35

Rising Japanese bond yields and escalating U.S.–Europe trade tensions have driven markets into a risk-off stance.

Gold Hits New ATH and Crypto Analysts Expect This Liquidity to Flow Into Bitcoin Once Gold Price Tops

2026-01-21 · 15:35

Gold and silver hit new ATH records.  Crypto analysts expect this liquidity to flow into Bitcoin once gold price tops.

Former Alameda CEO to be released from US custody after 440 days

2026-01-21 · 15:23

Scheduled for release from a halfway house on Wednesday, former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison will have served…

Binance to List Ripple’s RLUSD With Zero Trading Fees Promotion

2026-01-21 · 15:10

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced it will list Ripple USD (RLUSD) on…

Bhutan to Deploy Sei Validator in Q1 2026, Eyes Tokenization Collaboration

2026-01-21 · 15:07

Bhutan will deploy a validator on the Sei blockchain in the first quarter of 2026.

Bitcoin eyes $90K as Donald Trump sees crypto bill signing 'very soon'

2026-01-21 · 15:05

Bitcoin joined stocks in a relief bounce as US President Donald Trump hinted at new legislation "very soon" and a…

CFTC Strengthens Leadership as Congress Weighs Expanded Crypto Oversight

2026-01-21 · 15:05

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is strengthening its leadership as it prepares for a potentially…

Vitalik Buterin Hints at Plans to Engage More on Decentralized Social Platforms in 2026

2026-01-21 · 15:02

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has hinted at his return to decentralized social in 2026, citing better mass…

Altcoin Bloodbath: Geopolitical Tensions Erase Billions in 48-Hour Rout

2026-01-21 · 15:01

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BitMart Supports UNICEF To Advance Youth Financial Literacy and Employability in Brazil

2026-01-21 · 15:00

BitMart, a digital asset exchange platform, today announced its support for UNICEF Luxembourg to bolster Passport to…

Crypto’s next battle is privacy, but regulators face chicken-egg dilemma

2026-01-21 · 14:49

Crypto’s move into banks and state-backed systems is accelerating a clash between financial privacy and public ledger…

Binance Lists Ripple’s RLUSD With Immediate Zero-Fee Promo

2026-01-21 · 14:44

Binance unleashes a tri-fold surprise: the listing of Ripple’s smash-hit stablecoin comes with a zero-fee campaign.

JAN3 CEO Samson Mow Argues Traders Don’t Get Bitcoin as Fiat Replacement

2026-01-21 · 14:40

JAN3 CEO Samson Mow has argued that traders fundamentally misunderstand Bitcoin’s purpose by treating it as a…

BingX Lists SKR, the Native Token of Solana Mobile

2026-01-21 · 14:39

PANAMA CITY, January 21, 2026 BingX, a leading crypto exchange and Web3-AI company, today announced the listing of SKR,…

CME Group Set to Launch Futures for Cardano and Chainlink, ADA and LINK Prices Could Surge

2026-01-21 · 14:35

CME Group set to launch futures for Cardano and Chainlink.  This move could mean a major price surge for ADA and LINK.

How is RWA Performing in 2026 and Its Upcoming Outlook?

2026-01-21 · 14:20

The real‑world asset market entered 2026 with clear acceleration as on‑chain distributed asset value rose from $20.33…

BingX Lists SKR, the Native Token of Solana Mobile

2026-01-21 · 14:13

BingX, a leading crypto exchange and Web3-AI company, today announced the listing of SKR, the native asset of the Solana…

Guernsey Authorities Seize $11.4M Tied to ‘Cryptoqueen’ OneCoin Fraud

2026-01-21 · 14:01

A court in Guernsey, a self-governing British finance hub, upheld a German forfeiture order linked to crypto fraud…

Argentine exchange Ripio bets on peso stablecoins amid cautious 2026 outlook

2026-01-21 · 13:55

One of Argentina's longest‑running exchanges, Ripio, is betting on local currency stablecoins and tokenized bonds to…

Leadership Meets Innovation: PhilSocial Expands the Crypto for Good Movement Through Landmark Ethiopian Partnership With former Ethiopian Prime Minister

2026-01-21 · 13:51

PhilSocial, a blockchain-powered social platform dedicated to rewarding users for their time and engagement, has…

Hong Kong Promotes Responsible Crypto Framework at WEF

2026-01-21 · 13:50

Hong Kong’s approach to regulating digital assets was in focus this week after the city’s finance chief outlined its…

SEC Crypto Task Force Receives New Submissions on Self-Custody and DeFi Rules

2026-01-21 · 13:47

The U.S.

SlowMist Flags Snap Store Attack Targeting Crypto Seed Phrases

2026-01-21 · 13:46

Blockchain security firm SlowMist has flagged a new Linux-based threat that targets crypto recovery phrases by…

PEPE Under Pressure: Can the Bulls Fight Off the Bears or Will It Fall Again?

2026-01-21 · 13:44

A loss of over 3% has traders on edge and crypto tokens in cautious territory.

Bank of Italy chief says banks, not stablecoins, anchor digital money

2026-01-21 · 13:44

The Bank of Italy's Fabio Panetta said stablecoins can only play a complementary role in the monetary system, arguing…

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