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Bakkt jumps 17% on deeper stablecoin payments push with new acquisition deal

The firm said it has agreed to acquire Distributed Technologies Research, a blockchain-based payment infrastructure provider.
CFTC to tap Tyler Winklevoss, other crypto CEOs as first members of innovation panel

Mike Selig, chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, is settling in with the revamping of a new innovation panel with many crypto names.
Staking goes mainstream: what 2026 could look like for ether investors

From fully staked ETFs to customizable institutional vaults, staking is evolving from a secondary consideration into a foundational pillar of Ethereum’s market structure.
Developer shields pitched in standalone bill as Senate nears market-structure unveiling

Senator Cynthia Lummis introduced a standalone bill to press a key point on how blockchain software developers are treated, though crypto market structure observers await the big show.
Bitcoin stalls below $92,000 as privacy coins rally; crypto miners surge on Meta AI news

Traders rotated to Monero (XMR), Zcash (ZEC) and Railgun (RAIL) as bitcoin, ether remain stuck under key resistance levels.
Charles Hoskinson slams Trump’s crypto policy as 'extractive,' warns of industry fallout

Cardano founder says Trump’s actions have politicized crypto and alienated half the country.
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Crypto market structure bill markup delayed to last week of January, Senator Boozman says

Senate Agriculture Committee will finalize crypto market structure legislation by late January after talks advanced over the weekend, Boozman said.
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BTC stalls near $90,000 as liquidity fuels altcoin rallies: Asia Morning Briefing

Leverage has been flushed, and spot demand remains soft, keeping bitcoin range-bound while token unlocks and thin liquidity drive sharp, narrative-led moves in select altcoins.
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Federal judge temporarily halts Tennessee's bid to shut down Kalshi sports contracts

A new ruling freezes a state cease-and-desist order while the court considers whether Kalshi’s CFTC-regulated platform is shielded from state gambling laws.
Sneak preview of Senate's unfinished crypto market structure bill shows DeFi protected

A partial draft of the Senate's legislation shows the bill remains blank on stablecoin rewards and has some protections for decentralized finance, but they're weaker than before.
Former 'bitcoin mayor' Eric Adams faces $3 million rugpull allegation after issuing NYC coin

On-chain data revealed that a wallet linked to the token's deployer removed $2.5 million in liquidity, prompting accusations of a possible rug pull.
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Traders Sell Ether, Solana, XRP Rallies; Monero Tops $640

Analysts suggest macroeconomic conditions and stabilizing prices could support crypto markets in the medium term, with bitcoin potentially reaching $120,000 if sentiment improves.
XRP rises 1% as traders look for the next breakout catalyst

Traders are focused on short-term levels, with resistance near $2.10 and support around $2.04.
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Bitcoin and ether traders bet on calmer times

Bitcoin and ether traders are betting on low volatility and reduced near-term risks despite resilient dollar index and tepid demand for spot ETFs.
21Shares' bitcoin and gold exchange-traded product debuts on London Stock Exchange

The ETP offers physically backed exposure to bitcoin and gold in a single investment vehicle.
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JPMorgan sees Fed's next move an interest-rate increase, crypto bulls talk about cuts

JPMorgan predicted the Federal Reserve will hold rates unchanged this year, followed by a hike next year.
Ukraine blocks Polymarket in wider online gambling crackdown

Polymarket is already restricted in 33 countries.
Has the iPhone moment arrived for Michael Saylor’s preferred stock "Stretch" at Strategy

Stretch traded $175.7 million on Monday, almost three times its 30 day average trading volume.
Kraken-backed SPAC files for $250 million initial public offering

The SPAC will focus on cryptocurrency ecosystem businesses, expanding Kraken's presence in public markets.
Altcoins, led by dash, heat up as bitcoin nears breakout: Crypto Markets Today

Bitcoin pushed above $92,000 with rising volume; altcoins outperformed as traders rotated into privacy coins and memecoins.
ClearBank taps crypto custody firm Taurus to power stablecoin services

The U.K. clearing bank has selected Taurus' wallet infrastructure as it expands into digital assets and stablecoin-based payments.
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