Day: 28 January 2026

Quick Breakdown Coinbase launched "Custom Stablecoins" in December 2025, letting businesses issue branded USD tokens backed 1:1 by Circle's USDC. Flipcash's USDF now undergoes backend testing on Coinbase Exchange; trading and deposits remain unavailable. Solflare and R2 also develop custom tokens, expanding branded stablecoin options for payments and rewards. ​ ...

Quick Breakdown: Jingliang Su, 45, was sentenced to 46 months in a US federal prison for conspiracy to commit unlicensed money transmission tied to $36.9 million in crypto fraud. The scheme hit 174 US victims via texts, calls, and dating apps; funds were laundered through shell firms, a Bahamas bank, ...

Quick Breakdown  Use multi-layered security: 2FA, hardware keys, and unique passwords to protect crypto accounts. Be alert to AI-powered scams: avoid sharing passwords, private keys, or 2FA codes with anyone. Regularly audit accounts and report suspicious activity to exchanges or authorities immediately.   Cryptocurrency users are facing a growing threat ...

Quick Breakdown OKX has rolled out the OKX Card in Europe, allowing users to spend stablecoins directly at over 150 million Mastercard-accepting merchants globally. The card utilizes an on-chain self-custody design, meaning assets remain in the user's private wallet until the exact moment of purchase. Cardholders can earn instant crypto ...

Quick Breakdown  Bitget appoints Oliver Stauber as EU CEO and selects Vienna as its European headquarters. Exchange plans to launch EU services only after securing MiCAR-compliant licensing. Expansion aligns with Bitget’s Universal Exchange roadmap and broader asset offering.   Crypto exchange Bitget has appointed Oliver Stauber as chief executive of ...

Quick Breakdown Tether has accumulated approximately 140 tonnes of physical gold valued at $23 billion, making it one of the largest non-sovereign bullion holders globally. The company stores its massive reserves in a high-security former nuclear bunker in Switzerland, receiving more than one tonne of new gold weekly. CEO Paolo ...

Quick Breakdown  Steak ’n Shake raised its Bitcoin holdings to $15 million after a fresh $5 million purchase. The company credits Bitcoin payments for 18% same-store sales growth in 2026. Hourly employees will soon earn Bitcoin bonuses as part of the firm’s adoption push.   US fast-food chain Steak ’n ...

Quick Breakdown  Nearly 40% of US merchants now accept cryptocurrency, with customer demand driving adoption. Crypto payments already make up over a quarter of sales for merchants that support them. Simpler payment infrastructure could unlock wider adoption, especially among smaller businesses.   Almost four in ten US merchants now accept ...

Quick Breakdown  Roughly 217,000 BTC moved on January 23 through UTXO consolidation, not selling. Internal transfers distorted indicators like MVRV, SOPR, and realized losses. Adjusted data shows Bitcoin market activity is currently calm and stable.   Bitcoin market data showed unusual activity on January 23, 2026, as a surge in ...

Quick Breakdown  Morgan Stanley has named Amy Oldenburg to lead its new digital assets strategy. The bank has filed for Bitcoin, Solana, and staked Ether ETFs and is building a crypto wallet. Oldenburg supports self-custody and broader crypto functionality beyond traditional ETFs.   Morgan Stanley has appointed veteran executive Amy ...