Ripple Clarifies No Immediate IPO Plans, Focuses on Private Growth
Ripple has no plans for an IPO and will continue to grow privately through product development and acquisitions.
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New Developments in Crypto Regulation: Bipartisan Negotiations on Market Structure Bill, DeFi Faces Compliance Demands
On January 7th, Galaxy's head of research reported bipartisan discussions on a crypto market structure bill. Democrats proposed DeFi compliance measures and increased Treasury oversight. Republicans aim to fast-track the bill despite unresolved issues.
Read MoreVictory Again: 'God of War' Earns $10,000 Profit from SOL Short Position
On January 7, the trader 'God of War' closed a $6.58 million SOL short position and made a $10,000 profit. Previously, out of 121 trades, only one incurred a $47 loss, while the rest generated a total profit of $273,800.
Read MoreSolana-Based Leverage Prediction Market Space Raises Over $10M in Public Sale
The public sale for Space, a leveraged prediction market on Solana, has raised over $10.5 million. It started with a $50 million FDV and will linearly increase to $99 million after the sale.
Read MoreMidday News Update | Blockchain and Finance Highlights on January 7th
Midday update covers blockchain, crypto, and finance highlights including gold prices, WBTC to WETH swap, MSCI's stance on Bitcoin firms, Meta acquisition review, stablecoin revenue projections, and Barclays' tokenized money plans.
Read MoreMysterious $20,000 Bet Predicts Bitcoin Sale by 2026
Two suspicious accounts bet $20,000 on Polymarket that an entity will sell Bitcoin by 2026. Despite continued BTC accumulation, stock and financial pressures fuel speculation.
Read MoreWhale's Bold Move: Doubling Down on Bitcoin and Ethereum
On January 7, a major crypto whale doubled down on BTC and ETH despite facing a floating loss of $2.07 million, showing strong market conviction.
Read MoreGrvt Joins Upbit's Approved VASP List, Pioneering Secure Crypto Asset Interoperability
Grvt joins Upbit's approved VASP list, enabling secure and compliant crypto transfers between platforms.
Read MoreMysterious Bitcoin Address Holds Minimal BTC with Revealed Transaction History
The Bitcoin address linked to Manus founder Xiao Hong currently holds 0.0223 BTC, valued at about $2068. The address conducted only 5 transactions over 12 years, receiving 0.15 BTC and sending out 0.128 BTC.
Read MoreCleanSpark Sells 577 BTC, Total Holdings Reach 13,099
CleanSpark sold 577 BTC in December 2025, while its total holdings reached 13,099 BTC. The firm's mining output increased steadily throughout the year.
Read MoreSOL Price Surges Past the $140 Milestone
SOL reaches $140.08, rising 1.79% in 24 hours. Market volatility remains high, urging investors to exercise caution.
Read MoreEthereum Network Undergoes Major Upgrade with Significant Improvement in Blob Processing Capacity
The Ethereum Foundation researcher announced the Blob pressure optimization upgrade has been activated on the mainnet, improving network efficiency.
Read MoreWLFI Wallet Transfers 24 Million Tokens to Binance Worth Over $4 Million
Chain data shows a WLFI deployment address has transferred 24 million WLFI tokens to Binance, worth $4.14 million, sparking community interest.
Read MoreBarclays Invests in Stablecoin Settlement Firm Ubyx to Explore 'Tokenized Money'
Barclays has invested in U.S. stablecoin settlement firm Ubyx to develop 'tokenized money' under regulatory compliance, marking its first move into the stablecoin space and aligning with its strategy to explore new digital currency opportunities.
Read MoreBitcoin ETF Inflows Remain Strong, Could Reach New Heights in 2026
Analysis shows Bitcoin ETF inflows remain strong despite volatility. 2024 saw $34B inflow, followed by $22B in 2025. A potential surge is expected in 2026 after cyclical adjustments.
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