Massive Liquidations Shake Up The Crypto Market
Bitcoin and Ether crossed major technical thresholds on January 14, triggering nearly 700 million dollars in liquidations on short positions. In the absence of a fundamental catalyst, this brutal movement highlights the weight of market mechanics and leverage effects in the dynamics of cryptos. Thus, in a few hours, the excess exposures were swept away, recalling the vulnerability of poorly calibrated speculative strategies.
Bitcoin and Ether crossed major technical thresholds on January 14, triggering nearly 700 million dollars in liquidations on short positions. In the absence of a fundamental catalyst, this brutal movement highlights the weight of market mechanics and leverage effects in the dynamics of cryptos. Thus, in a few hours, the excess exposures were swept away, recalling the vulnerability of poorly calibrated speculative strategies.
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Zcash Escapes Scrutiny As SEC Closes Investigation
The SEC has closed its investigation into the Zcash Foundation without filing charges. Indeed, the investigation, opened in 2023, focused on certain crypto offerings. This decision temporarily eases the regulatory pressure on Zcash, a project often criticized for its use of privacy-preserving transaction technologies. In a context where privacy coins are regularly targeted by authorities, the dropping of the investigation marks a notable turning point.
The SEC has closed its investigation into the Zcash Foundation without filing charges. Indeed, the investigation, opened in 2023, focused on certain crypto offerings. This decision temporarily eases the regulatory pressure on Zcash, a project often criticized for its use of privacy-preserving transaction technologies. In a context where privacy coins are regularly targeted by authorities, the dropping of the investigation marks a notable turning point.
Crypto : The SUI Blockchain Halted for Nearly 6 Hours
The Sui blockchain experienced a major outage lasting nearly six hours, completely interrupting transactions and freezing over one billion dollars of on-chain value. The incident, confirmed by the Sui Foundation, reignites the debate about the resilience of so-called "high-throughput" blockchains in a crypto context where technical reliability is becoming a key criterion. A sudden outage […\]
The Sui blockchain experienced a major outage lasting nearly six hours, completely interrupting transactions and freezing over one billion dollars of on-chain value. The incident, confirmed by the Sui Foundation, reignites the debate about the resilience of so-called "high-throughput" blockchains in a crypto context where technical reliability is becoming a key criterion. A sudden outage […\]
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JPMorgan Urges Stablecoin Regulation Under the GENIUS Act
Yield stablecoins are shaking up the crypto universe and worrying JPMorgan. The GENIUS Act could become the key to strict regulation. Between innovation and the threat of a parallel bank, the future of stablecoins is being decided now. Dive into the analysis of the issues and discover why this debate is crucial.
Yield stablecoins are shaking up the crypto universe and worrying JPMorgan. The GENIUS Act could become the key to strict regulation. Between innovation and the threat of a parallel bank, the future of stablecoins is being decided now. Dive into the analysis of the issues and discover why this debate is crucial.
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NYSE-Listed Casino Operator High Roller Moves Into Blockchain Incentives
Las Vegas, NV, [15 January 2026\] - High Roller Technologies, Inc. ("High Roller") (NYSE: ROLR), a publicly listed global operator of premium online casino brands, today announced a strategic collaboration with Power Protocol to explore next-generation Web3-enabled engagement models. The initiative will assess how incentive-based user experiences can be responsibly deployed at scale to deepen […\]
Las Vegas, NV, [15 January 2026\] - High Roller Technologies, Inc. ("High Roller") (NYSE: ROLR), a publicly listed global operator of premium online casino brands, today announced a strategic collaboration with Power Protocol to explore next-generation Web3-enabled engagement models. The initiative will assess how incentive-based user experiences can be responsibly deployed at scale to deepen […\]
Gold and Silver Extend Record Rally as Fed Uncertainty and Global Tensions Intensify
Gold and silver closed 2025 at record highs, and that rally has accelerated into early 2026. A combination of strong demand, constrained supply, and rising political uncertainty is driving investors toward precious metals. New concerns about central bank independence have further intensified buying pressure.
Gold and silver closed 2025 at record highs, and that rally has accelerated into early 2026. A combination of strong demand, constrained supply, and rising political uncertainty is driving investors toward precious metals. New concerns about central bank independence have further intensified buying pressure.
Bitcoin Sheds 30% of Open Interest: Is a Rebound Imminent?
Since the beginning of this year, a key indicator of the Bitcoin derivatives markets has experienced a sharp decline. The open interest (OI) has dropped by approximately 30% from its October 2025 peak. This decrease is accompanied by a massive reduction in leverage across the derivatives ecosystem. For many analysts, this movement could signal not only the end of an intense speculative phase but also the building of a solid foundation for a possible bullish recovery.
Since the beginning of this year, a key indicator of the Bitcoin derivatives markets has experienced a sharp decline. The open interest (OI) has dropped by approximately 30% from its October 2025 peak. This decrease is accompanied by a massive reduction in leverage across the derivatives ecosystem. For many analysts, this movement could signal not only the end of an intense speculative phase but also the building of a solid foundation for a possible bullish recovery.
Kraken: 2025, The Year of Regulatory Consolidation and Product Expansion?
The American exchange Kraken transformed its European presence in 2025. MiCA license obtained from the Central Bank of Ireland, deployment in the 30 EEA countries, launch of the Krak Card with Mastercard, tokenized stocks xStocks, Circle partnership for stablecoins: a review of a year positioning Kraken as a major player in the European market.
The American exchange Kraken transformed its European presence in 2025. MiCA license obtained from the Central Bank of Ireland, deployment in the 30 EEA countries, launch of the Krak Card with Mastercard, tokenized stocks xStocks, Circle partnership for stablecoins: a review of a year positioning Kraken as a major player in the European market.
SG-Forge And SWIFT Bridge Crypto And Traditional Finance
Société Générale, through its subsidiary SG-Forge, and the SWIFT network have just taken a major step forward in integrating blockchain with traditional finance. Together, they executed the settlement of tokenized bonds using a stablecoin backed by the euro, the EUR CoinVertible. This unprecedented experiment, compliant with the European MiCA framework, marks a key milestone towards concrete interoperability between classic banking systems and cryptos.
Société Générale, through its subsidiary SG-Forge, and the SWIFT network have just taken a major step forward in integrating blockchain with traditional finance. Together, they executed the settlement of tokenized bonds using a stablecoin backed by the euro, the EUR CoinVertible. This unprecedented experiment, compliant with the European MiCA framework, marks a key milestone towards concrete interoperability between classic banking systems and cryptos.
An Uncertain Future For U.S. Banks Amid The Rise Of Paid Stablecoins
What if the next threat to traditional banks did not come from an economic crisis, but from a simple innovation in stablecoins? Brian Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America, warns that the rise of yield-bearing stablecoins could trigger a massive outflow of bank deposits, thus disrupting the balance of the American financial system. This worrying scenario for traditional institutions could see their role as lenders severely affected by this new form of digital competition.
What if the next threat to traditional banks did not come from an economic crisis, but from a simple innovation in stablecoins? Brian Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America, warns that the rise of yield-bearing stablecoins could trigger a massive outflow of bank deposits, thus disrupting the balance of the American financial system. This worrying scenario for traditional institutions could see their role as lenders severely affected by this new form of digital competition.
Public Companies Expanding Bitcoin Portfolios
While companies strengthen their presence in the crypto sector, a recent survey reveals the rise of Bitcoin treasuries. Investors anticipate spectacular growth in public companies' Bitcoin portfolios in 2026, marking a turning point for traditional financial strategies. This development could transform corporate management practices, but also redefine the architecture of digital financial markets and decentralized finance, thus heralding a new era for the integration of cryptos into the global economy.
While companies strengthen their presence in the crypto sector, a recent survey reveals the rise of Bitcoin treasuries. Investors anticipate spectacular growth in public companies' Bitcoin portfolios in 2026, marking a turning point for traditional financial strategies. This development could transform corporate management practices, but also redefine the architecture of digital financial markets and decentralized finance, thus heralding a new era for the integration of cryptos into the global economy.
Crypto : The market stabilizes, without volume rebound
The crypto market returns to a more neutral tone, but remains quiet. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has risen to 54, a sign of a return to balance after weeks dominated by fear, while prices stabilize. Yet, the most telling signal comes from elsewhere: spot volumes remain close to 400 billion dollars per day, […\]
The crypto market returns to a more neutral tone, but remains quiet. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has risen to 54, a sign of a return to balance after weeks dominated by fear, while prices stabilize. Yet, the most telling signal comes from elsewhere: spot volumes remain close to 400 billion dollars per day, […\]
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Veera - The On-Chain Neobank for Everyday Crypto Users - Raises a Total of $10M, Backed by Sigma Capital, CMCC Titan Fund and More
Singapore, 16 January 2026 - Veera, a crypto-powered financial services platform focused on inclusion and usability, has raised a total of $10 million across its pre-seed and seed funding rounds to accelerate product development and to expand access to on-chain financial services globally.
Singapore, 16 January 2026 - Veera, a crypto-powered financial services platform focused on inclusion and usability, has raised a total of $10 million across its pre-seed and seed funding rounds to accelerate product development and to expand access to on-chain financial services globally.
Chainalysis Report: AI Is Fueling a New Era of High-Impact Crypto Scams
Crypto scams reached a new level of speed and scale in 2025 as artificial intelligence tools made fraud more convincing and harder to detect. A new report from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis shows that scammers are stealing more money per victim while running cheaper and wider operations. Losses tied to crypto scams are now estimated at $17 billion for the year, the highest level ever recorded.
Crypto scams reached a new level of speed and scale in 2025 as artificial intelligence tools made fraud more convincing and harder to detect. A new report from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis shows that scammers are stealing more money per victim while running cheaper and wider operations. Losses tied to crypto scams are now estimated at $17 billion for the year, the highest level ever recorded.