Blockchain & Digital Assets

January 14, 2026 @ 6:23 pm By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong took to X today to slam the crypto infrastructure bill, which is scheduled for a markup hearing tomorrow at the Senate Banking Committee. Armstrong did not mince his words: “After reviewing the Senate Banking draft text over the last 48hrs,… Read More

January 14, 2026 @ 12:45 pm By JD Alois  |  

While there have been multiple reports regarding horse trading related to the crypto infrastructure legislation, at this moment, the Senate Banking Committee still has a markup hearing tomorrow, January 15th, at 10AM ET. Reports emerged yesterday of dozens of amendments to the bill as members… Read More

January 14, 2026 @ 11:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance has recently commented on how Europe is currently witnessing a considerable shift in the cryptocurrency and web3 sector, with digital assets increasingly integrating into everyday financial operations. Regulatory advancements, such as the European Union‘s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, are paving the way… Read More

January 14, 2026 @ 10:27 am By JD Alois  |  

A memecoin launched by former New York City Mayor Eric Adams has experienced significant volatility. The NYC Token had no fixed issue price, launched at $0.15-$0.20, peaked near $0.70, and is now trading around $0.13. Crypto data and security firm Nansen has examined the on-chain… Read More

January 14, 2026 @ 9:34 am By Nick Morgan  |  

Crypto markets have been volatile in recent weeks, but beneath the price action, a more important shift is underway. Institutional engagement with digital assets is not retreating.  It is maturing. And the policy debate is only beginning to catch up. That was the central theme… Read More

January 14, 2026 @ 8:24 am By JD Alois  |  

The Senate Banking Committee, which will soon hold a markup hearing on the crypto infrastructure bill, has posted a “Myth vs. Fact” document sharing its perspective on the legislation, which aims to create a regulatory ecosystem to enable digital asset innovation. The Committee, controlled by… Read More

January 14, 2026 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

ClearBank has teamed up with Taurus in order to enhance its offerings in the digital asset space. Announced recently this month, this collaboration positions Taurus-PROTECT as the core wallet infrastructure for ClearBank’s clients, focusing on stablecoin operations and broader digital asset management. This partnership underscores… Read More

January 14, 2026 @ 8:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The finance sector is on the cusp of a major shift, potentially rivaling the internet’s disruptive influence. By 2026, digital assets are expected to integrate deeply into everyday financial operations, altering how companies and people manage funds, engage in markets, and conduct transactions. Lloyds Banking… Read More

January 14, 2026 @ 8:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cryptocurrency scams reached alarming heights in 2025, with experts projecting that fraudsters siphoned off approximately $17 billion from victims worldwide. This figure represents a sharp increase from the recalculated $12 billion lost the previous year, highlighting a troubling 24% annual growth trend in scam estimates…. Read More

January 14, 2026 @ 8:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Spark, the Bitcoin Layer 2 protocol developed by Lightspark, has unveiled an roadmap for the second quarter of 2026. Announced recently via an X post from the official Spark account and amplified by Lightspark CEO David Marcus, this update aims to make Bitcoin more accessible,… Read More

January 14, 2026 @ 6:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cross River Bank has publicly called on the US Senate to uphold newly established rules governing yields on stablecoin deposits. This appeal comes amid discussions on broader digital asset market structures, highlighting the bank’s commitment to fostering a competitive and consumer-friendly financial ecosystem. The focal… Read More

January 13, 2026 @ 4:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BitGo Holdings, a provider of digital asset infrastructure, has initiated its initial public offering (IPO). The company, founded in 2013, specializes in secure custody, wallets, staking, trading, and settlement services for institutional clients and investors worldwide. This IPO involves approximately 11.8 million shares of Class… Read More

January 13, 2026 @ 4:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant blow to the nascent decentralized computing space, the Truebit Protocol fell victim to a sophisticated smart contract exploit on January 8, 2026. Attackers drained approximately 8,535 ETH, valued at around $26.44 million, from the protocol’s reserves. The incident, analyzed by the SlowMist… Read More

January 13, 2026 @ 1:27 pm By JD Alois  |  

The crypto infrastructure bill has been working its way through Congress for months. The CLARITY Act was approved by the House of Representatives in July. The Senate’s version of the bill, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, has emerged after months of wrangling among digital asset… Read More

January 13, 2026 @ 10:42 am By JD Alois  |  

Polygon Labs says it has signed a deal to acquire Coinme and Sequence in a transaction valued at around $250 million. The Sequence transaction is expected to close this month, and the Coinme transaction is expected to close in Q2 2026 subject to normal regulatory… Read More

January 13, 2026 @ 10:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

HashKey Capital, a global asset manager that is said to be specializing in crypto and blockchain, announced the initial closing of its fourth fund, HashKey Fintech Multi-Strategy Fund IV. The fund concluded with US$250 million in total commitments, exceeding “initial expectations and drawing significant interest”… Read More

January 13, 2026 @ 8:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Illicit cryptocurrency transactions reached an all-time high of $158 billion in 2025, according to TRM Labs‘ newly released 2026 Crypto Crime Report. This figure marks a 145% increase from the $64.5 billion recorded in 2024, shattering the multi-year decline observed from 2021 ($85.9 billion) through… Read More

January 13, 2026 @ 2:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Global investment bank Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) is reportedly preparing to introduce its own digital wallet later this year. This development comes as the firm intensifies its efforts in the digital asset space, aiming to provide clients with enhanced tools for managing tokenized investments. The wallet,… Read More

January 13, 2026 @ 1:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant escalation of the ongoing discourse surrounding digital currencies in British elections, the heads of seven parliamentary committees have formally requested that the UK government impose a complete prohibition on cryptocurrency contributions to political organizations. This appeal, detailed in a letter dispatched on… Read More

January 13, 2026 @ 12:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) is preparing to impose a 5% ceiling on corporate allocations to digital assets. This development, highlighted in recent reports from local outlets like Seoul Economic Daily, signals a cautious yet progressive shift in the nation’s regulatory landscape. The FSC… Read More