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Bitcoin is coiling inside a tightening range as volatility sinks to historic lows, raising the risk of a decisive repricing that could shape crypto markets in 2026, according to Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone.
Bitcoin Volatility Compression Raises Stakes for 2026
Bloomberg Intel

Bitcoin’s move into mainstream finance is accelerating far faster than gold’s, as ETF inflows signal institutional adoption surging beyond historical precedents and cementing digital assets as core portfolio holdings, according to Bitwise.
Bitwise Shows Bitcoin ETF Growth Dwarfs Gold’s Early

XRP is rapidly positioning itself as a foundational asset for institutional finance as major treasury and infrastructure players collaborate to unlock large-scale liquidity, structured yield strategies, and deeper integration between traditional finance and the XRP Ledger.
Institutional XRP

DIEM, an ERC-20 token issued on the Base blockchain, has gained nearly 120% over the past month, outperforming much of the broader crypto market as interest grows around tokenized AI compute.
Tokenized AI Compute in Focus as DIEM Climbs Nearly 120% in 30 Days
Over the last week, DIEM traded in a

The UK's FCA has detailed the application process for crypto firms under a new regulatory regime, requiring full FSMA authorisation from September 2026, without automatic approval for currently registered firms, and providing guidance sessions for support.

Tether has partnered with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to combat illicit cryptocurrency activity and strengthen Africa’s digital resilience.
Africa’s Growing Vulnerability
On Jan. 9, stablecoin giant Tether announced a strategic partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs

Stablecoin transaction volumes hit a record $33 trillion in 2025, propelled by favorable U.S. policies and increased institutional use. USDC led with $18.3 trillion, while USDT maintained market dominance despite a shift towards mainstream applications.

Solana-based meme coin launchpad Pump.fun is preparing changes to its creator-fee system after concluding that its current structure did not support the platform’s long-term market health.
Pump.fun Rethinks Creator Fees as Trading Activity Takes Center Stage
Essentially, Pump.fun is a token-launc

Sierra Protocol has launched a new liquid yield token on the Avalanche network, designed to provide DeFi users with passive, risk-adjusted returns.
Blending DeFi Yield with Institutional Security
Sierra Protocol has launched a liquid yield token (LYT) on the Avalanche network that introduces a ne

Banking giant Morgan Stanley has announced it’s working on its own proprietary digital wallet.
Head of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Says Bank Has Big Digital Asset Plans for 2026
Earlier this week, the 90-year-old institution announced it was planning to launch its own bitcoin

Central-bank momentum toward tokenized finance is accelerating as a new pilot signals rising institutional commitment to blockchain infrastructure, hinting at major shifts in settlement, custody and market design without revealing the full scope of future adoption.
Central Bank Unveils

Australian crypto exchange group DAEX has ceased trading and entered voluntary liquidation. The liquidator is now urging creditors to come forward.
Liquidation Details
The Australian cryptocurrency exchange group DAEX has halted all trading operations and entered voluntary liquidation, leaving i

China's People's Bank acquired 30,000 troy ounces of gold in December, marking a 14-month buying streak. With 74.15 million ounces now in reserves, analysts suggest the move aims to diversify away from U.S. assets and hedge against geopolitical risks.

The company stated that this move served to innovate and find the most productive way to hold ether with institutional-grade infrastructure, using Consensys’ Linea to accomplish this task. Sharplink announced plans to deploy these funds back in October.
Sharplink Bets on Linea’s DeFi