Day: 15 January 2026

Quick Breakdown  Bitcoin dips 1.3% after a five-day rally, gold and silver also pull back amid easing geopolitical tensions. Brent crude ends six-day winning streak, US equities supported by strong TSMC revenue forecasts. FHE token surges 58% on AI and privacy-driven narrative, drawing attention from high-beta crypto traders.   Bitcoin ...

Quick Breakdown  Swift and partners successfully settle tokenized bonds using fiat and stablecoins across multiple platforms. ISO 20022 integration enables secure, compliant workflows bridging blockchain and traditional finance. Plans for a shared blockchain ledger aim to scale digital asset adoption and real-time global settlement.   Swift, in collaboration with BNP ...

Quick Breakdown  Stablecoins enable instant, 24/7 cross-border payouts without relying on traditional banking hours or intermediaries. Businesses can reduce global payout costs by up to 60–80% compared with legacy payment rails. Recipients gain faster access to dollar-denominated funds and control over when to convert to local currency.   Stablecoins are ...

Quick Breakdown  On-chain data shows OG Bitcoin holders (coins dormant over five years) have sharply reduced UTXO spending since recent cycle highs. The 90-day average of OG BTC spent has fallen from about 2,300 BTC to near 1,000 BTC, easing sell-side pressure. The slowdown suggests a shift from distribution to ...

Quick Breakdown  Bitcoin broke above the $94,200 resistance level, extending gains toward $97,500 as bullish momentum strengthened. On-chain data shows Value Days Destroyed (VDD) near 0.53, indicating long-term holders are largely holding rather than selling. Low VDD during a price rally suggests the move is driven by genuine demand, not ...

Quick Breakdown  EmCoin and Crypto.com’s collaboration enhances crypto trading and liquidity access for UAE users. Partnership explores tokenization of EmCoin’s real-world assets using blockchain technology. Initiative reinforces regulated, secure, and transparent digital asset adoption in the UAE.   Emirates Coin Investment LLC (EmCoin), the UAE’s first SCA-licensed virtual asset platform, ...

Quick Breakdown  Digital Asset and consortium complete third on-chain repo transactions across multiple assets and currencies. LSEG DiSH tokenized deposits used as real cash leg, enabling instant, 24/7 cross-border settlement. Euroclear, Euronext, and others highlight tokenization as key to enhanced liquidity and scalable digital finance.   Digital Asset, together with ...

Quick Breakdown  The Senate Banking Committee has delayed its crypto bill markup to continue bipartisan negotiations. Lawmakers are divided over stablecoin yield payments and regulatory scope. Crypto firms remain split, with Coinbase opposing the bill while others support it.   The US Senate Banking Committee has postponed its planned markup ...

Quick Breakdown  Coinbase has withdrawn support for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, citing major risks to crypto innovation Brian Armstrong warns the bill could harm DeFi, stablecoins, tokenization and consumer privacy Industry leaders are divided, with some still hopeful that changes can be made during the markup process   ...

Quick Breakdown  The crypto industry is divided, with firms like Coinbase opposing the CLARITY Act while others argue that regulation is better than uncertainty. Critics warn the bill could harm innovation, privacy, DeFi, and stablecoins if passed without major revisions. Bitcoin remains resilient, supported by ETF demand and broader market ...