Quick Breakdown Yield bans make US dollar-backed stablecoins less attractive compared to other digital currencies that allow interest or rewards. This could push users and businesses toward alternatives like China’s digital yuan, slowing adoption of US stablecoins abroad....
Quick Breakdown Blockchain-based prediction markets reached $702 million in daily trading this January, with Kalshi leading the way…indicating faster user growth and increased activity. Mobile apps, low fees, gamified features, DeFi integrations, and a wide range of event...
Quick Breakdown Many crypto firms in France have not replied to the AMF as the MiCA deadlines get closer, leading to worries about whether firms will comply, be transparent, and if rules will be enforced. Firms are considering...
On January 19, crypto markets absorbed a classic “policy shock”, not from a central bank decision, but from a geopolitical threat that instantly rewired risk appetite. The weekend tariff ultimatum from U.S. President Donald Trump — aimed at...
Quick Breakdown Yield-bearing stablecoins offer returns rivalling traditional savings accounts, potentially drawing deposits away from banks and creating competitive and regulatory pressures. The GENIUS Act regulates payment stablecoins but leaves reward programs largely unclassified, allowing crypto platforms to...
In the first week of January 2026, crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) recorded $454 million in net outflows, signaling a notable shift in institutional positioning. Bitcoin ETPs led the decline with $405 million in withdrawals, while Ethereum products lost...
Quick Breakdown Bitcoin’s open interest dropped from $15 billion to about $10 billion, caused by forced liquidations and traders choosing to reduce their positions, which helped remove excess leverage and steady the market. With less leverage in the...
Quick Breakdown The main quantum risk for Bitcoin isn’t about breaking cryptography right now. Instead, it’s about long-term issues like signature security, public-key exposure, and older wallets that are hard to upgrade to safer algorithms. The biggest threat...
Quick Breakdown Stablecoins are linked to stable assets such as the U.S. dollar, so their value stays steady. This makes them useful for daily transactions, sending money, and digital payments. Stablecoins are used for fast international transfers, online...
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...
