Ripple signed an MoU with Riyad Bank’s innovation arm to test RLUSD and blockchain rails for Saudi cross‑border payments, extending its recent Middle East regulatory wins. Ripple, the issuer of the RLUSD stablecoin, has signed a memorandum of understanding with…

The EU has launched formal DSA proceedings against X after Grok generated millions of sexual deepfakes, including possible child abuse material, raising urgent AI‑safety questions. The European Commission has initiated formal proceedings against X, the social media platform owned by…

Deloitte warns that T+0 and tokenized securities could boost speed and collateral efficiency while creating a dangerous blind spot if reporting and oversight lag. Deloitte has identified potential risks in the financial industry’s shift toward same-day settlement and tokenized securities,…

BitGW supported Al‑Sana Welfare Children’s Home in Pakistan with supplies and on‑site visits, highlighting its remote‑first, community‑focused model and plans for more global initiatives. BitGW, a global digital platform, conducted a community support initiative at Al-Sana Welfare Children’s Home in…

Ethereum’s head‑and‑shoulders points to 20% downside toward $2,300 if $2,780 fails, but crowded shorts mean a break above $3,020–$3,270 could trigger a sharp squeeze. Ethereum (ETH) price is sitting on a technical knife‑edge, with a chart that “warns of a…

ZachXBT alleges a custody CEO’s son stole tens of millions in crypto from US government‑linked wallets tied to Bitfinex funds, exposing systemic custody risks. Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT has alleged that a multimillion‑dollar crypto theft from wallets linked to the U.S.…

Bitcoin is wrestling with the $90,000 mark as ETF outflows drain intraday momentum, leaving spot BTC pinned in a narrow but violent range that matters for anyone trading size. ​Digital asset funds saw $1.73 billion in outflows last week, the…

Metaplanet stock slid 7% on a $679m non‑cash BTC impairment, highlighting its leveraged Bitcoin exposure even as it doubles down on a 100,000 BTC treasury goal. Metaplanet’s high‑beta Bitcoin bet just delivered a brutal jolt to shareholders, wiping roughly 7%…

Bitcoin extended losses as US shutdown odds climbed toward 80% on prediction markets, with analysts citing political risk while gold and silver hit record highs. Bitcoin (BTC) declined amid rising political uncertainty in the United States as concerns mounted over…

A nine-year-dormant Ethereum wallet moved 50,000 ETH to a Gemini-linked address, reviving 2017‑era coins and raising questions over potential selling pressure. A previously inactive Ethereum wallet transferred 50,000 units of the cryptocurrency to an exchange wallet associated with Gemini, marking…

The U.S. Dollar Index extends its slide to the weakest level since Sept. 18, reinforcing investor demand for hard assets and alternative stores of value. The U.S. dollar continued its decline this month, with the U.S. Dollar Index falling 1.5%…

Bitcoin slipped below $88k as Solana fees spiked and whales sent BTC to Binance, triggering leveraged liquidations and broad altcoin weakness in thin liquidity. Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $88,000 on January 25, 2026, following elevated transaction fees on the Solana…

Litecoin and ONDO have slipped into corrective territory after sharp early‑January gains, with lower highs, fading volumes, and stretched valuations forcing traders to reassess entries and focus on projects with clearer supply, timelines, and real product usage. Litecoin and ONDO…

A 10‑bank consortium is launching Qivalis, a euro‑pegged stablecoin led by ex‑Coinbase Germany CEO Jan‑Oliver Sell to challenge dollar‑based tokens and boost European payments autonomy from 2H 2026. A consortium of 10 European banks has established a company called Qivalis…

South Korean prosecutors are investigating the disappearance of approximately $48 million in seized Bitcoin following a suspected phishing attack, according to local media reports. The Gwangju District Prosecutors’ Office discovered the missing digital assets during a routine inspection of confiscated…

Ledger is weighing a U.S. IPO that could value the hardware wallet maker above $4b as theft‑driven demand for cold storage, Trump’s pro‑crypto shift, and a rebounding IPO pipeline push more crypto firms toward Wall Street listings. Hardware wallet manufacturer…

Pi Network, XRP, and Ethereum all sold off over the past week as Trump’s Greenland ambitions unnerved risk markets, with on-chain and technical signals suggesting more volatility before any sustainable rebound. Pi Network (PI) is trading around $0.18 after a shallow bounce…

Trump filed a $5b lawsuit in Florida accusing JPMorgan and Jamie Dimon of politically motivated “debanking” after his accounts were closed in 2021, reviving concerns over bank power and crypto‑style de‑risking. U.S. President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan…

Silver and gold have ripped to record highs on a historic short squeeze, weak dollar, and Fed‑cut hopes, while Bitcoin and Ethereum lag as higher‑beta, liquidity‑sensitive hedges that could catch up if macro stress and easing continue. Silver and gold…

Ethereum price is trading around $3,00 per ETH right now. A reasonable base case is a choppy range between roughly $2,400 and $3,600 over the next 6–12 months, with upside capped unless macro and ETF flows turn decisively risk‑on again. Ethereum price…