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Trading bots gain traction as crypto markets move sideways: HTX 2025 recap
The cryptocurrency exchange reported sharp growth in automated trading as volatility narrowed across major crypto assets.
World's largest custodial bank BNY to offer tokenized deposits for institutional investors
The initiative mirrors deposit balances on a private blockchain to speed up settlement and unlock liquidity.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Pump.fun overhauls creator fees as token launches hit highest daily count since September
Pump.fun says creator fees worked for organized project teams but had little impact on typical memecoin deployers.
Bitcoin holds $90K as ETFs wobble and institutions reposition: Finance Redefined
Bitcoin steadied near $90,000 as ETF flows turned negative, altcoins continued a valuation reset and DeFi markets showed pockets of renewed activity.
The Daily: Cathie Wood says US government may soon start buying bitcoin, Ripple secures FCA authorization, and more
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Bitcoin’s next super rally could depend on this key data point
Long-term Bitcoin holders sold nearly $300 billion worth of BTC in 2025, but as this sell pressure declines, a bullish outlook for 2026 has emerged.
Price predictions 1/9: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, LINK, HYPE
Buyers are attempting to defend the near-term support in Bitcoin and select major altcoins, but the bears have not given up and continue to exert pressure near the intraday range highs.
BNY launches tokenized deposits amid TradFi rush into blockchain and crypto
The service is available for institutional clients through an in-house permissioned blockchain, BNY said on Friday.
Crypto exchange OKX cuts institutional staff amid global restructuring
The exchange has overhauled its institutional business as part of a broader restructuring, with approximately one-third of its sales team exiting, according to one source.
Ex-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, other Democrats back bill to ban elected officials from political prediction market bets
Thirty Democrats are rallying behind a bill that would block elected officials from waging politically related bets on prediction markets.
Ethereum co-founder reiterates support for Roman Storm, citing privacy
The Tornado Cash developer was found guilty of operating an unlicensed transmitter business in August and could still be retried on two counts on which a jury deadlocked.
Security expert Bruce Schneier ‘guarantees’ governments are bulk spying with AI
From PRISM to AI, mass surveillance has only grown more powerful. Bruce Schneier warns the post-Snowden world may be entering an even darker phase.
Ripple secures FCA authorization, clearing path for UK expansion
Ripple has secured approval from the UK’s top financial regulator, clearing the way for an expansion of its platform in the country.
Bitcoin price clings to $90K as traders eye US Supreme Court tariff ruling
Bitcoin traders avoided taking positions amid sideways BTC price action, while markets waited for a decision on US trade tariffs by the Supreme Court.
Tether said to have invested up to $50 million in crypto lender Ledn at $500 million valuation
The stablecoin issuer’s previously undisclosed investment valued the lender at about $500 million, according to a person familiar with the transaction.
BNY activates tokenized deposit service for payments and collateral
BNY launched a tokenized deposit service on Jan. 9, enabling blockchain based payments and collateral for institutional clients.
Registered crypto companies must reapply for approval, UK regulator says
The FCA said firms wishing to undertake crypto-related activity will be need to be authorized when a new regime starts in October 2027.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Trades Flat as Polygon Gains 11.2%
Polkadot (DOT) dropped 1.4% and Ripple (XRP) fell 0.9% from Thursday.
Bitcoin RSI hints at $105K BTC price rebound as bull signals multiply
Bitcoin RSI flipped bullish on several timeframes, leading one trader to a $105,000 BTC price target within "three to four weeks."
U.S. added 50,000 jobs in December as unemployment rate fell to 4.4%
Bitcoin continued to hold just above $90,000 in the minutes following the report.
Rain valuation nears $2 billion after $250 million Series C raise for stablecoin payments firm
Rain has raised $250 million in a Series C funding round, valuing the stablecoin payments firm at $1.95 billion.
Ripple scores UK regulatory approval via local subsidiary
Ripple’s UK subsidiary gained regulatory approval as an Electronic Money Institution to provide payment services, but faces limits on certain crypto activities.
Bitcoin may be gearing up for a rally that sent price to $126,000 last year
The current tight consolidation closely mirrors the April 2025 range that set the stage for the record run above $126,000.
Sharplink pockets $33M from Ether staking, deploys another $170M ETH
Corporate crypto treasuries are increasingly turning to Ether staking, as companies like SharpLink generate recurring yield from onchain operations.
UK FCA signals September 2026 opening for crypto licensing gateway
The UK Financial Conduct Authority expects that its crypto licensing application period will open in September ahead of a new regime.
Toncoin drops, falls through key support levels in technical breakdown
The decline was accompanied by a spike in volume, suggesting large-holder or institutional activity, and analysts see a risk of continued pressure.
Visa-linked stablecoin platform Rain raises $250M at $1.95B valuation
The raise values Rain at $1.95 billion after 30-fold card growth in 2025, with the Visa-linked platform planning expansion across multiple continents.
The 24/7 global stock market is impossible on today’s blockchain
Current blockchain infrastructure has inadequate throughput and systematic front-running. Real-world finance demands sub-second finality and fair transaction ordering.
Ripple wins UK regulatory approval from Financial Conduct Authority
Ripple has gained FCA registration through its U.K. subsidiary, marking a key regulatory milestone as Britain moves to bring crypto into its financial framework.
The hidden risk of public WiFi: How a single approval wiped a crypto wallet
A crypto user who lost $5,000 from a hot wallet after a stay at a hotel said the real culprits were open WiFi, a casual lobby phone call and one careless wallet approval.
U.S. jobs data, tariffs ruling suggest volatile Friday: Crypto Daybook Americas
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 9, 2026
Grayscale forms trusts tied to potential BNB and HYPE ETFs
Grayscale registered Delaware trusts linked to potential BNB and HYPE ETPs, an early step that often precedes but does not guarantee ETF filings.
Bitcoin holds near $90,000 as trading volumes shrink, altcoins diverge: Crypto Markets Today
Bitcoin remained near $90,000 as trading volumes fell. Thin liquidity fueled choppy price action across major cryptocurrencies, while altcoins were mixed.
Crypto’s next phase goes beyond new blockchains, a16z says
Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm said prediction markets, verifiable computing and “staked media” will push crypto beyond blockchains in 2026.
South Korea to flip bitcoin ETF stance as part of broader crypto push
A new Digital Asset Act will regulate stablecoins, requiring 100% reserve backing and user redemption rights.
Vitalik Buterin condemns criminalization of code in appeal for Tornado Cash developer
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin backs Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm as his legal defense fund surpasses $6 million.
Zcash sees developer slowdown as ZEC extends two-month slide
Zcash developer activity has fallen to its lowest level since 2021 as a governance dispute weighs on sentiment and ZEC extends a two-month decline.
Vulnerability found in Babylon staking code could slow block production
A newly discovered vulnerability may enable malicious validators to omit the hash field when posting blocks, leading to validator crashes and slowing block production.
Bitcoin and Ether ETFs shed over $1B as early 2026 inflows reverse
After a brief January rebound, US spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs saw heavy redemptions, extending a cautious trend that began after October’s market reset.
FCA sets September 2026 start for UK crypto licensing applications
UK crypto businesses must secure FCA authorization well before the crypto regime starts in October 2027 or face transitional restrictions on new services.
South Korea’s top court rules exchange-held Bitcoin can be seized
The ruling confirms that Bitcoin in South Korean exchange accounts is an “object of seizure” under criminal law, aligning Seoul with US and EU enforcement practices.
A ruble stablecoin outpaced market leaders last year despite international sanctions
A7A5, a ruble-linked stablecoin few outside Russia had heard of a year ago grew the most of any stablecoin, outpacing both USDT and USDC over the past 12 months.
Spot bitcoin ETFs extend negative streak, reporting $400 million in outflows
Outflows continue to reflect portfolio rebalancing, profit-taking, and short-term caution amid market consolidation, one analyst noted.
Ethereum treasury firm SharpLink stakes $170M ETH on Linea network
The strategy combines native Ethereum staking yield with restaking rewards and incentives from Linea and ether.fi, under a qualified custodian structure.
Bitcoin ETF optimism fades as three-day outflows streak erases early-month gains
Bitcoin ETFs have registered a net outflow of over $1 billion in three days.
Iran is cut off from the internet: Here’s how crypto could still work
Protests began in Iran in response to worsening economic conditions and as the Iranian rial hit record lows against the US dollar.
Crypto market crash last October marked end of ‘easy yield’ era: BitMEX
BitMEX says the era of easy money via arbitrage trades likely died in the October crash, as a liquidation spiral left many market makers naked.
Colombia’s tax authority mandates crypto exchanges to submit user data: report
This new requirement aims at preventing tax evasion and enhancing transparency in the local digital asset sector.
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