Clients Can Fund IBKR Accounts Via USDC
The boundary between traditional finance and crypto continues to fade. Interactive Brokers, a heavyweight in online brokerage, brings new proof by allowing account funding via USDC. This stablecoin, pegged to the dollar, thus becomes a bridge between two worlds long opposed. Behind this decision is a clear desire to accelerate the modernization of global financial flows, bypassing the limits of traditional banking systems.
The boundary between traditional finance and crypto continues to fade. Interactive Brokers, a heavyweight in online brokerage, brings new proof by allowing account funding via USDC. This stablecoin, pegged to the dollar, thus becomes a bridge between two worlds long opposed. Behind this decision is a clear desire to accelerate the modernization of global financial flows, bypassing the limits of traditional banking systems.
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Iran Embraces Bitcoin To Escape Inflation
The Iranian crypto economy experienced a spectacular acceleration in 2025, reaching around 7.78 billion dollars, according to Chainalysis data. This growth is far from being purely technical. It is closely linked to social movements, economic constraints, and digital disruptions that have shaken the country.
The Iranian crypto economy experienced a spectacular acceleration in 2025, reaching around 7.78 billion dollars, according to Chainalysis data. This growth is far from being purely technical. It is closely linked to social movements, economic constraints, and digital disruptions that have shaken the country.
Panos Mekras Outlines XRP's Untapped Potential
While the market's attention has focused on Ethereum, Solana or rollups, XRP is back in the conversation. Long held back by regulatory turbulences, the asset is catching a new breath, driven by favorable technical dynamics and a growing strength of its infrastructure, the XRP Ledger. Influential voices in the sector now see it as an underestimated catalyst, able to reactivate a growth cycle based on real use cases and a proven architecture.
While the market's attention has focused on Ethereum, Solana or rollups, XRP is back in the conversation. Long held back by regulatory turbulences, the asset is catching a new breath, driven by favorable technical dynamics and a growing strength of its infrastructure, the XRP Ledger. Influential voices in the sector now see it as an underestimated catalyst, able to reactivate a growth cycle based on real use cases and a proven architecture.
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Europe Tightens Age-Check Rules as TikTok Rolls Out New Verification System
European regulators are increasing pressure on TikTok to strengthen how it verifies the age of its users. In response, the video platform is introducing a new system designed to better detect accounts run by children under 13 and remove them when necessary. According to reports, the rollout will begin in Europe in phases over the coming months, following a year of testing.
European regulators are increasing pressure on TikTok to strengthen how it verifies the age of its users. In response, the video platform is introducing a new system designed to better detect accounts run by children under 13 and remove them when necessary. According to reports, the rollout will begin in Europe in phases over the coming months, following a year of testing.
Saylor Justifies Massive Bitcoin Purchases
While corporate bitcoin adoption remains a divisive subject, Michael Saylor continues to lead the movement. The executive chairman of Strategy no longer just accumulates BTC. He now steps up to defend, against criticism, an unapologetic vision of bitcoin as a strategic corporate treasury asset. In a context of macroeconomic uncertainty, his positions reignite the debate on the relevance and durability of this strategy.
While corporate bitcoin adoption remains a divisive subject, Michael Saylor continues to lead the movement. The executive chairman of Strategy no longer just accumulates BTC. He now steps up to defend, against criticism, an unapologetic vision of bitcoin as a strategic corporate treasury asset. In a context of macroeconomic uncertainty, his positions reignite the debate on the relevance and durability of this strategy.
Crypto: Vitalik Buterin Outlines Major Upgrades for Nodes, dApps, and Privacy in 2026
Ethereum has not "lost", but it has sometimes compromised. That is the quite direct message that Vitalik Buterin put back on the table on Friday 16 January 2026. He promises a year of reconquest: easier to verify the network yourself, easier to use dApps without trusting intermediaries, and easier to take back control of your data.
Ethereum has not "lost", but it has sometimes compromised. That is the quite direct message that Vitalik Buterin put back on the table on Friday 16 January 2026. He promises a year of reconquest: easier to verify the network yourself, easier to use dApps without trusting intermediaries, and easier to take back control of your data.
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October Leverage Reset No Longer Pressures Crypto Prices, Grayscale Says
Crypto markets appear to have moved past the leverage-driven stress seen in October, according to asset manager Grayscale. Recent research shared by the firm suggests derivatives activity has stabilized, supply pressure has eased, and market direction is now more closely tied to fundamentals and policy developments. As a result, price action may be better positioned to respond to upcoming regulatory and institutional shifts rather than past disruptions.
Crypto markets appear to have moved past the leverage-driven stress seen in October, according to asset manager Grayscale. Recent research shared by the firm suggests derivatives activity has stabilized, supply pressure has eased, and market direction is now more closely tied to fundamentals and policy developments. As a result, price action may be better positioned to respond to upcoming regulatory and institutional shifts rather than past disruptions.
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Elon Musk Seeks Up to $134B in Damages in Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Microsoft
Elon Musk is seeking between $79 billion and $134 billion in damages from OpenAI Inc. and Microsoft. He alleged that the companies misled him about the future of the artificial intelligence firm he helped establish. Court filings indicate the lawsuit could become one of the most significant legal battles in the rapidly evolving AI industry.
Elon Musk is seeking between $79 billion and $134 billion in damages from OpenAI Inc. and Microsoft. He alleged that the companies misled him about the future of the artificial intelligence firm he helped establish. Court filings indicate the lawsuit could become one of the most significant legal battles in the rapidly evolving AI industry.
Massive Bitcoin ETF Inflows Fail To Break Resistance
Bitcoin is regaining the interest of institutional markets. This week, U.S. spot ETFs attracted $1.8 billion in inflows, a record peak since October 2025. Such a spectacular resurgence occurs in an uncertain macroeconomic environment, rekindling hopes of a new bull cycle. However, does this surge reflect a fundamental trend or just a technical rebound? As the $100,000 threshold fuels speculation, the market remains suspended on the consistency of these new funds.
Bitcoin is regaining the interest of institutional markets. This week, U.S. spot ETFs attracted $1.8 billion in inflows, a record peak since October 2025. Such a spectacular resurgence occurs in an uncertain macroeconomic environment, rekindling hopes of a new bull cycle. However, does this surge reflect a fundamental trend or just a technical rebound? As the $100,000 threshold fuels speculation, the market remains suspended on the consistency of these new funds.
Bitcoin Gains Traction As ETF Demand Surges
While macroeconomic uncertainty weighs on traditional markets, bitcoin is once again establishing itself as a strategic asset for institutional investors. Spot Bitcoin ETFs are recording record inflows, reaching unprecedented levels for several months. This massive return of capital signals a clear repositioning of large portfolios, now more inclined to expose themselves through regulated vehicles. A change in tone that could mark a new phase of institutional adoption, but whose strength remains to be confirmed.
While macroeconomic uncertainty weighs on traditional markets, bitcoin is once again establishing itself as a strategic asset for institutional investors. Spot Bitcoin ETFs are recording record inflows, reaching unprecedented levels for several months. This massive return of capital signals a clear repositioning of large portfolios, now more inclined to expose themselves through regulated vehicles. A change in tone that could mark a new phase of institutional adoption, but whose strength remains to be confirmed.
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Bureaucracy Halts US National Bitcoin Stockpile Initiative
Announced as a historic breakthrough, the strategic Bitcoin reserve desired by the United States remains at a standstill today. Nearly a year after the decree signed by Donald Trump in March 2025, no BTC acquisition has been made. Legal blockages and persistent administrative confusion are the causes. Officially a priority, the project is stalling, giving way to growing criticism from the crypto community, disappointed by the lack of concrete actions and the absence of a clear government strategy.
Announced as a historic breakthrough, the strategic Bitcoin reserve desired by the United States remains at a standstill today. Nearly a year after the decree signed by Donald Trump in March 2025, no BTC acquisition has been made. Legal blockages and persistent administrative confusion are the causes. Officially a priority, the project is stalling, giving way to growing criticism from the crypto community, disappointed by the lack of concrete actions and the absence of a clear government strategy.
80% of Hacked Crypto Projects Never Fully Recover
In the world of cryptocurrencies, hacks have become events that are both frequent and dramatic. The main data is clear: nearly 80% of hacked crypto projects never fully recover, even after fixing their technical vulnerabilities. This means that most protocols experiencing a major attack remain permanently weakened - financially and in terms of trust.
In the world of cryptocurrencies, hacks have become events that are both frequent and dramatic. The main data is clear: nearly 80% of hacked crypto projects never fully recover, even after fixing their technical vulnerabilities. This means that most protocols experiencing a major attack remain permanently weakened - financially and in terms of trust.
Deepen Your Knowledge about Web3 Gaming with the New Read2Earn Quest
Cointribune today launches a brand new Read2Earn educational quest specially designed to help you go further in your understanding of Web3 gaming. After introducing the basics of the subject through a first quest rich in lessons, this sequel immerses you more deeply in the dynamics, economic models, and evolution of blockchain gaming. Here, the goal is to give you the keys to thoroughly understand how models like Play-to-Earn have evolved towards more sustainable, collaborative formats focused on long-term value.
Cointribune today launches a brand new Read2Earn educational quest specially designed to help you go further in your understanding of Web3 gaming. After introducing the basics of the subject through a first quest rich in lessons, this sequel immerses you more deeply in the dynamics, economic models, and evolution of blockchain gaming. Here, the goal is to give you the keys to thoroughly understand how models like Play-to-Earn have evolved towards more sustainable, collaborative formats focused on long-term value.