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On January 8, BlackRock withdrew 3,040 BTC and 61,359 ETH from Coinbase Prime within eight hours, totaling over $470 million. The move signals potential shifts in its crypto strategy and has sparked market speculation.
Read MoreCoinbase has surpassed $1 billion in crypto-collateralized loans, signaling growing user confidence in decentralized financial tools and the mainstream adoption of digital assets as viable collateral.
Read MoreOn January 8, a leveraged whale lost $3.77 million after closing a 20x long Bitcoin position amid market volatility. The incident highlights the dangers of excessive leverage in turbulent crypto markets.
Read MoreEthereum's staking exit queue hits zero for the first time, signaling strong holder confidence. New deposits surpass 1.46 million ETH, marking a 2025 high and reflecting robust network trust.
Read MoreBlackRock withdrew 3,040 BTC and 61,359 ETH from Coinbase Prime within 8 hours, totaling over $470M. The move signals growing institutional interest in crypto and hints at deeper market integration by major financial players.
Read MoreUS ADP jobs data missed forecasts, sparking rate cut speculation. Wyoming launched a blockchain-backed stablecoin, Fireblocks acquired TRES Finance, and Babylon secured $15M in funding, marking a pivotal night for crypto innovation.
Read MoreSolana Mobile will airdrop 2 billion SKR tokens to Seeker smartphone holders and app developers on January 20. Early Saga phone users are excluded from the distribution.
Read MoreA politically backed fintech firm has applied for a U.S. national trust charter to advance its stablecoin USD1, which surpassed $3.3B in volume in its first year, targeting institutional use in payments and asset management.
Read MoreIn 2025, Google surpassed Apple in market cap for the first time in seven years, driven by AI advances like Ironwood and Gemini 3. Apple lagged in AI, with delayed Siri updates and shrinking growth prospects.
Read MoreWyoming introduces FRNT, the U.S.'s first state-backed stablecoin, anchored to the dollar and built on Solana. It supports cross-chain functionality and serves both retail and institutional users.
Read MoreThe Fed is reassessing bank regulatory thresholds, targeting risky financial practices. The move aims to enhance systemic risk controls and could impact compliance and capital requirements for mid-sized banks.
Read MoreFlare introduces FXRP spot trading on Hyperliquid with the FXRP/USDC pair, marking a milestone for XRP’s DeFi expansion. FXRP enables cross-chain utility, bridging seamless access to decentralized finance applications and enhancing liquidity across ecosystems.
Read MoreMarket data shows an 88.4% chance the Fed holds rates steady in January, with rate cuts more likely by March. Traders are watching inflation and jobs data for clues.
Read MoreThe dollar index rose 0.11% to close at 98.683, reflecting cautious market sentiment as investors monitor Fed policy cues and global economic recovery trends.
Read MoreA Nasdaq-listed company plans to revamp its Solana treasury strategy by 2026, shifting toward active yield generation. Holding over 2.17 million SOL and boosting share buybacks, it signals strong confidence in digital assets.
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