Maple brings syrupUSDC to Base, targets Aave V3 listingOnchain asset manager Maple is taking syrupUSDC to Coinbase’s Base network, adding institutional credit rails while pursuing Aave's Base instance next.Jan 22, 2026Christina Comben
The critical reason you should never ask ChatGPT for legal adviceChatGPT can be a source of inexpensive legal advice, but the chat logs can also be used against you in court.Jan 22, 2026Yohan Yun
Pantera Capital sees ‘brutal pruning’ for crypto treasuries in 2026Pantera Capital predicts a year of significant consolidation for corporate crypto treasuries, with a few large players dominating digital asset demand while smaller ones get bought up.Jan 22, 2026Zoltan Vardai
Russia-linked A7A5 stablecoin processed $100B before sanctions hit: EllipticElliptic said the ruble-backed A7A5 token functioned as a bridge into USDT markets before sanctions and exchange controls curbed its growth.Jan 22, 2026Ezra Reguerra
Bitcoin diamond hand BTC selling not ‘repeat of 2017, 2021,’ research warnsBitcoin long-term holders of two years or more broke records during 2024 and 2025, says a new analysis of the latest bull market.Jan 22, 2026William Suberg
Bitcoin doesn’t have 20 years because the quantum threat is already hereBitcoin’s 20-year quantum timeline collapses. 25% of the Bitcoin supply sits in vulnerable addresses requiring urgent migration.Jan 22, 2026Youssef El Maddarsi
‘Totally absurd’: Circle CEO rejects bank-run fears over stablecoin yieldsAt the World Economic Forum, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire rejected claims that stablecoin yields could spark bank runs, pointing to money market funds and broader shifts in finance.Jan 22, 2026Helen Partz
Are Ethereum bears targeting sub-$2K ETH price?Despite Ether’s latest recovery to $3,000, data suggests that ETH price may see a deeper correction to $1,850 if key support levels don’t hold.Jan 22, 2026Nancy Lubale
$18B asset manager F/m seeks SEC approval to tokenize US Treasury ETFF/m Investments seeks SEC relief to record ownership of its $6 billion Treasury ETF on a permissioned blockchain as tokenization spreads on Wall Street.Jan 22, 2026Christina Comben
Nomura’s Laser Digital rolls out yield-bearing Bitcoin fundThe fund targets institutional investors seeking returns beyond traditional long-only, “vanilla” Bitcoin exposure.Jan 22, 2026Zoltan Vardai
Vietnam opens licensing window for digital asset trading platformsThe licensing move operationalizes Vietnam’s crypto pilot, though regulators have yet to confirm receiving or approving any exchange applications.Jan 22, 2026Ezra Reguerra
Bitcoin Policy Institute, Fedi, Cornell to study American views on financial privacyThe initiative comes as enforcement actions and pending market structure legislation raise questions about how privacy tools and open-source developers are treated.Jan 22, 2026Christina Comben
Bitcoin analysts predict ‘prolonged consolidation’ for BTC priceBitcoin’s onchain structure “remains fragile,” said Glassnode, warning of a prolonged consolidation period ahead for BTC price.Jan 22, 2026Nancy Lubale
Strive plans to raise $150M to pay down debt and buy more BitcoinThe company also plans private debt-for-equity swaps for some holders of the Semler convertible notes that may shrink its offering size.Jan 22, 2026Amin Haqshanas
BitGo sets IPO price at $18 as shares to begin trading on NYSEBitGo priced its IPO at $18 a share and expects NYSE trading to begin Thursday, with SEC filings showing major holdings by founders and early investors.Jan 22, 2026Helen Partz
Thailand plans crypto ETF rules as institutional interest increasesThailand’s SEC is planning new crypto ETF and futures trading regulations as the country looks to position itself as a regional crypto hub for institutions.Jan 22, 2026Martin Young
Saga pauses chainlet after $7M exploit that depegged its stablecoinSaga’s US dollar-pegged stablecoin has dropped to $0.75, while the protocol's total value locked has fallen by around 55% over the past 24 hours.Jan 22, 2026Stephen Katte
Don’t bet on institutional investors to run Bitcoin to $150K: ResearcherFFTT founder Luke Gromen said institutional investors may not do much for Bitcoin's price this year, but other analysts have previously argued they’ll be key to a Bitcoin resurgence.Jan 22, 2026Ciaran Lyons
Buterin tips distributed validators to simplify Ethereum stakingWhile complex to set up, distributed validator technology could improve Ethereum’s staking experience, according to the creator of Ethereum.Jan 22, 2026Jesse Coghlan
Columbia professor says NYSE tokenization plan reads like ‘vaporware’NYSE unveiled a plan on Monday to enable blockchain-based 24/7 trading and instant settlement of stocks and ETFs, in addition to custody features.Jan 22, 2026Brayden Lindrea
No deal yet with Democrats on crypto bill, Senator Boozman confirmsThe US Senate Agriculture Committee released a Republican draft of the market structure bill, which includes protections for crypto developers, setting it up for a markup next week.Jan 22, 2026Martin Young
Bitwise says Q4 showed signs of a bear market bottomBitwise’s Matt Hougan argued crypto markets performed poorly in Q4 despite strong fundamentals, similar to early 2023 when crypto rebounded from 2022 lows.Jan 22, 2026Brian Quarmby
Crypto market could reach $28T by 2030 on Bitcoin, DeFi and tokenization — ARKARK Invest’s latest analysis affirms it still sees Bitcoin reaching close to a $1 million price tag in 2030 on growing adoption.Jan 22, 2026Brayden Lindrea
X to roll out ‘Starterpacks’ featuring Bitcoin and crypto’s top postersX head of product Nikita Bier said the feature will launch in a few weeks, and already has over 1,000 pre-made “packs” of accounts to follow in each interest category — such as memecoin trading and crypto.Jan 22, 2026Stephen Katte
US stocks, crypto rise after Trump pauses planned European tariffsThe S&P 500 climbed, crypto stocks were mixed and Bitcoin and Ether posted modest gains on Wednesday after Donald Trump called off his recent tariff threat.Jan 22, 2026Ciaran Lyons
Crypto bill could be delayed as Senate focuses on affordability: ReportThe Senate Banking Committee is backing Donald Trump’s move to bar institutions from buying family homes, which could delay the market structure bill, Bloomberg reports.Jan 22, 2026Jesse Coghlan
ETH funding rate turns negative, but will Ether bulls take the bait?Crypto traders often view negative funding rates as a strong buy signal, but several data points suggest ETH investors have good reasons to remain risk-averse.Jan 22, 2026Marcel Pechman
Vitalik Buterin makes decentralized social media a top priority for 2026The Ethereum co-founder urged broader adoption of open social platforms, saying decentralized social media can improve online communication by restoring competition.Jan 21, 2026Nate Kostar
ETH whales bought the dip, but will accumulators prevent a drop to $2.7K?Institutional investors and crypto whales viewed the ETH price drop below $3,000 as a buying opportunity, but data still hints at a deeper sell-off to $2,700.Jan 21, 2026Biraajmaan Tamuly
US Senate Agriculture Committee to release updated market structure billThe committee released a draft bill in November proposing a regulatory framework, but some lawmakers still have concerns about provisions on DeFi, ethics and stablecoins.Jan 21, 2026Turner Wright