Day: 14 January 2026

Quick Breakdown  Backpack has launched an invite-only private beta for crypto-native prediction markets with a unified, cross-margin trading system. The Unified Prediction Portfolio allows predictions to share collateral with spot, margin, lending, and perpetual futures in one subaccount. Users can price prediction markets and hedge instantly with perpetuals, improving capital ...

Quick Breakdown  Pakistan is exploring the use of World Liberty’s USD1 stablecoin for cross-border payments The deal would mark a rare sovereign partnership with a Trump-linked crypto venture The move supports Pakistan’s ambition to become a global crypto and digital finance hub   Pakistan has reportedly entered an agreement with ...

Quick Breakdown Visa partners with BVNK to enable stablecoin payouts in USDC and USDP across 26 countries. Merchants gain direct fiat conversion and settlement into 45+ local currencies. Move bridges traditional finance with blockchain, targeting gig economy and e-commerce.   Visa launched stablecoin payout capabilities through its partnership with UK-based ...

Quick Breakdown  TradFi firms like Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and BlackRock expand into crypto with ETFs, stablecoins, and blockchain products. Derivatives and multi-chain funds enable institutions to diversify, improve liquidity, and manage digital asset exposure. Crypto adoption improves operational efficiency, settlements, and yield, integrating digital assets into regulated frameworks.   Traditional ...

Quick Breakdown  Retail traders rotated back into Bitcoin and Ether after October’s liquidation shock Altcoin rallies shortened dramatically, signalling weaker conviction Market confidence is recovering as October crash fears fade   Retail crypto traders abandoned hopes of an altcoin season after October’s massive liquidation event, rotating sharply back into Bitcoin ...

Quick Breakdown  Bitcoin’s futures OI falls from $15B to $10B, triggering market deleveraging. Deleveraging helps purge excess leverage, historically marking significant bottoms. Further OI decline could extend the correction, though recovery potential remains.   The crypto market has seen a dramatic reset in recent months as Bitcoin’s open interest (OI) ...

Quick Breakdown  BitMine staked $625M worth of ETH, lifting its total staked holdings above 1.5 million ETH. The firm now controls 4% of all staked Ether, with significant room to increase exposure. ETH jumped 7%, while BitMine shares gained nearly 4% in after-hours trading.   Ethereum-focused digital asset treasury firm ...

Quick Breakdown  On-chain data shows significant BTC movement from older UTXOs, indicating strategic repositioning by long-term holders. Apparent Demand Growth weakens despite stable prices, hinting at potential volatility and a market transition phase. Elevated coin mobility may increase supply sensitivity, signalling early structural changes rather than immediate trend reversal.   ...

Quick Breakdown  Nexo’s rising collateral accumulation reflects institutional confidence in the long-term value of crypto. Platform Activity Index growth reduces sell-side pressure, supporting market stability. The market setup favours cautious positioning, with potential for bullish momentum if sentiment improves.   Recent data from Nexo shows rising platform activity as a ...

Quick Breakdown AMF reports 30% of 90 unlicensed crypto firms in France are unresponsive to licensing queries ahead of the June 30 MiCA deadline. 30% applied for MiCA licenses, 40% confirmed exit plans, leaving silent firms facing mandatory wind-downs per ESMA rules. France sent reminder letters in November; non-compliance threatens ...