Day: 23 January 2026

Hey crypto fam, This Week at a Glance US Senate delays crypto market structure bill again EU advances Digital Euro framework toward 2029 Ripple’s RLUSD launches on Binance Steak n Shake expands Bitcoin bonuses for workers Vitalik calls for decentralized social platforms This week, crypto made headlines in courtrooms, boardrooms, ...

Quick Breakdown  Ledger is preparing a potential US IPO that could value the company at more than $4bn, working with Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, and Barclays. The French crypto security firm is benefiting from rising demand for self-custody tools amid increasing crypto hacks and scams. Strong US investor appetite for digital ...

Quick Breakdown  Kansas Senate Bill 352 proposes a Bitcoin reserve fund funded by unclaimed digital assets. The bill clarifies legal definitions for digital assets, airdrops, and abandoned cryptocurrency. 10% of deposits go to the state’s general fund, with the remaining assets retained in the reserve.   Kansas lawmakers are exploring ...

Quick Breakdown  CryptoQuant data shows Bitcoin demand turning negative as long-term holders distribute coins faster than the market absorbs them. Whale and dolphin addresses have shifted from accumulation to selling, signalling profit-taking across large investors. A deeply negative Coinbase Premium Index points to weak US institutional demand driving the current ...

More companies are adding cryptocurrency to their treasuries, marking a change in how businesses view cash and reserves. Moves by firms like Metaplanet Inc. and MicroStrategy have drawn attention, showing digital assets are now mainstream.  These companies are looking at digital assets like Bitcoin for possible gains, as well as ...

Quick Breakdown  Near-instant cash-outs: Mercuryo users can now convert crypto to fiat and receive funds on Visa cards within minutes. Lower costs, less friction: Visa Direct cuts settlement times and simplifies cross-border payments. Bigger crypto push: The partnership reinforces Visa’s expanding role in crypto and stablecoin payments.   Crypto payments ...

Crypto wallet drainers are among the fastest-growing and most dangerous threats in the digital asset space. These tools quietly steal assets from users, often without needing private keys or seed phrases. Just one careless click or wallet approval can give a drainer full control. Their danger lies in how they ...

Quick Breakdown  SEC and CFTC leaders will hold a joint event to align crypto oversight and reduce regulatory fragmentation. Lawmakers remain divided over a bill to define the structure of the crypto market and clarify agency jurisdiction. Industry groups are closely watching Congress after delays and pushback over recent draft ...

Quick Breakdown Binance submitted MiCA application to Greece's HCMC, confirmed on 23 January 2026, creating Binary Greece with €25,000 capital for long-term presence. Move targets July 2026 deadline as France warns unlicensed firms like Binance to halt operations post-30 June; Greece yet to issue first CASP licence. HCMC fast-tracks review ...

Quick Breakdown Farcaster co-founder Dan Romero has dismissed shutdown rumours, confirming the protocol will continue under its new owner, Neynar. Merkle Manufactory, the parent company of Farcaster, intends to fully return $180 million in venture capital to its investors. Romero clarified that his recent luxury home purchase was funded by ...