The odds of another government shutdown spiked on Polymarket after recent unrest in Minnesota prompted Democrats to oppose a funding bill that would bundle DHS funding with the budgets of other federal agencies. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he would vote no if the bill were presented in that manner. Polymarket Odds of Government Shutdown Rise […]
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Entropy Founder Winds up Startup, Shifts Focus From Crypto to Pharma
Entropy founder Tux Pacific says the startup is winding up and will return capital to investors. Entropy founder and CEO Tux Pacific announces winding up the company effective after four years of operation, several pivots and two rounds of layoffs, and says the team worked through the latter half of 2025 on a crypto automations […]
Read MoreTrump-Backed USD1 Surpasses Paypal’s Stablecoin, Reaches $4.9 Billion Issuance Amid Governance‑Vote Criticism
USD1, the dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by World Liberty Financial, a company tied to the Trump family, recently became the fifth‑largest stablecoin in the whole cryptocurrency market. USD1 reached an issuance of $4.92 billion on January 26, surpassing Paypal’s PYUSD, which has a market capitalization of $3.7 billion. Trump-Backed USD1 Reaches Top 5 Stablecoin Position USD1, […]
Read MoreChina Fixes Strong Yuan, Bets on Continued Weak‑Dollar Policies
China has fixed the yuan at its strongest level since 2023, betting on continued U.S. policy that keeps the dollar weak. According to Xinhua, the currency has stayed below the 7 yuan‑per‑dollar mark, strengthening to 6.9843 yuan per dollar on Monday. People’s Bank of China Sets Yuan Stronger as Dollar Weakens China has signaled it is ready […]
Read MoreBitget TradFi Doubles to $4B in Daily Volume, Signaling Crypto Traders’ Rush Into Global Markets
This content is provided by a sponsor. Victoria, Seychelles, January 26th, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), announced that Bitget TradFi has reached a new all-time high of $4 billion in daily trading volume on January 21. The rapid acceleration highlights a clear shift in trader behavior, as crypto-native users increasingly turn […]
Read MoreXRP Erases January Gains Amid Market-Wide Capitulation
On Jan. 25, XRP plunged to $1.80, its lowest since mid-December, erasing early 2026 gains. The drop followed a broader crypto sell-off sparked by tariff tensions and macroeconomic uncertainty. Macroeconomic Headwinds and Tariff Tensions The broader cryptocurrency sell-off on Jan. 25 saw XRP briefly tumble to a low of $1.80, its most depressed price point […]
Read MoreBermuda’s Onchain Ambition: Pioneering Progress or Risky Overhaul?
Bermuda is pursuing a bold plan to migrate its entire economy onchain, an initiative aimed at streamlining settlements and democratizing wealth creation through fractional ownership. While the country faces skepticism over technical readiness and social acceptance, advocates argue that onchain models allow individuals to become capital allocators rather than just earners. Bermuda’s Digital Evolution Bermuda […]
Read MoreReport: Russia Designates Ukrainian Crypto Exchange as ‘Undesirable’ Organization
Russia has designated Ukrainian crypto exchange WhiteBIT as an “undesirable organization,” banning its operations and criminalizing any association within the country. Allegations of Financing the Ukrainian Military The Russian Prosecutor General’s Office has reportedly designated the Ukrainian cryptocurrency exchange WhiteBIT as an “undesirable organization,” effectively outlawing its operations on Russian soil and criminalizing any association […]
Read MoreUS Lawmaker: The Golden Age of America Is Here — Pro-Crypto Policy and Growth Momentum Are Just Getting Started
Republican leaders tout sweeping economic, tax, and crypto policy gains under President Trump, framing rapid legislative action as the start of a new national direction aimed at growth, competitiveness, and regulatory clarity. The Golden Age Trade Is Taking Shape as America Embraces Crypto and Capital Formation House Majority Whip Tom Emmer shared this week a […]
Read MoreCoinbase Spotlights Davos Momentum Toward Tokenization and CLARITY Act
Tokenization and U.S. crypto rules moved to the center of global finance as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said Davos talks showed regulators, banks, and corporations aligning around digital assets and the CLARITY Act. Tokenization, Crypto Regulation Take Center Stage at Davos Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shared on social media platform X on Jan. 24 reflections […]
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