OKX Launches Compliant DeFi Pay and Card Across Europe

OKX introduces OKX Pay and OKX Card in the EU as a compliant gateway for onchain payments and DeFi access. OKX announces the launch of OKX Pay and OKX Card across Europe on Jan. 28, 2026, billing them as the world’s first compliant DeFi Pay & Card solution in the European Union and operating through […]

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Crypto Payments Surge: Paypal Finds 39% of US Merchants Now Accept Digital Assets

A Paypal and National Cryptocurrency Association survey finds 39% of U.S. merchants accept crypto and 84% expect common use within five years. Paypal and the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) publish survey results on Jan. 27, 2026, showing 39% of U.S. merchants already accept cryptocurrency at checkout and 84% believe crypto payments will become common within […]

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Gryps Integrates Orbs’ Layer 3 Tech to Power Perpetual Futures on Sei

Orbs has partnered with Gryps to integrate Perpetual Hub Ultra on the Sei Network, delivering a professional‑grade perpetual futures stack powered by Layer 3 technology and Symmio smart contracts. Advanced Infrastructure for Institutional Trading Orbs, the decentralized Layer 3 infrastructure provider, has announced that Gryps, a high-performance trading protocol, has integrated Perpetual Hub Ultra. The […]

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Steak ‘n Shake Increases Bitcoin Exposure to $15 Million, Expands Strategic Reserve

Steak ‘n Shake increases its bitcoin exposure by $5 million, raising the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to $15 million. Steak ‘n Shake, a Biglari Holdings company, announces it has increased its bitcoin exposure by $5,000,000 in notional value, bringing the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) to $15,000,000; the update is presented as part of the chain’s ongoing […]

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Tether Dominates Crypto Revenue With $5.2 Billion in 2025

New research shows stablecoin issuers, led by Tether, generated the majority of crypto protocol revenue in 2025, highlighting a shift away from trading-driven income toward payment and settlement infrastructure. Stablecoins Overtake Trading as Crypto’s Top Revenue Engine Stablecoin issuers emerged as the clear revenue leaders in crypto last year, according to new research from Coingecko. […]

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Ethereum Staking Grows With DATs Holding 5.5% of ETH Supply

A new ethereum staking report shows 2025 delivered major technical upgrades and surging institutional adoption, even as ETH prices lagged, setting the stage for structural changes to staking and market dynamics in 2026. Paradox for Ethereum in 2025: Network Growth vs Flat ETH Prices Ethereum’s 2025 was defined by sharp contrasts. According to the Ethereum […]

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XRP Positions as Institutional Rail While RLUSD Enters Real-World Finance

XRP is cementing its role in live institutional payment infrastructure as Ripple’s RLUSD anchors regulated stablecoin settlement, signaling blockchain rails are now trusted, production-grade systems for global liquidity, cross-border payments, and high-value financial flows. XRP Network Strengthens as Ripple Executive Emphasizes Trust-First Stablecoins Institutional blockchain infrastructure is increasingly shaping global payment flows. XRP and its […]

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Citi Raises Silver Target to $150 as Prices Rip Past Forecasts at Record Speed

Silver’s explosive rally is reshaping precious metals markets as investment flows overwhelm fundamentals, pushing prices far beyond expectations and forcing Citi to dramatically lift its short-term forecast amid rising geopolitical and monetary risks. Citi Calls for $150 Silver as the Metal Turns Into ‘ Gold on Steroids’ Global precious metals markets have experienced a sharp […]

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Peter Schiff Says Gold’s $170 Surge Signals Imminent US Dollar Crisis

A violent surge in gold and silver is signaling a collapsing confidence in the U.S. dollar and sovereign debt, pointing to a looming monetary crisis that investors are dangerously underestimating, Peter Schiff warns. Peter Schiff Warns Historic Gold Spike Is Final Alarm for Dollar Stability Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff shared on social media […]

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Tom Lee: Gold and Silver FOMO Is Setting up Next Crypto Rotation

Bitcoin’s upside pressure is quietly building as gold and silver absorb short-term leverage, a familiar rotation that Tom Lee says has repeatedly preceded renewed strength in crypto once precious metals’ momentum fades. Tom Lee Warns Gold and Silver FOMO Drains Crypto Leverage Before Next Bitcoin Surge Capital rotation between asset classes can distort short-term price […]

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