Stablecoins Could Drain Trillions From Bank Deposits: Bank of America Flags $6T Risk That Could Redefine Lending

Stablecoin growth could siphon trillions from U.S. banks, shrinking lending capacity and raising borrowing costs, as Bank of America warns lawmakers that digital dollars may quietly reshape credit markets and funding across the financial system. Bank of America Warns Stablecoins Could Drain Bank Deposits A major U.S. financial institution highlighted potential risks tied to the […]

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The October Flush Is Over: Grayscale Says Deleveraging No Longer Pressuring Crypto Valuations

Crypto prices are shedding October’s leverage overhang, with Grayscale seeing derivatives stability, easing supply pressure, and strengthening fundamentals that leave the market positioned for upside as regulatory and institutional forces take hold. The Leverage Purge Is Done — Grayscale Sees No Structural Headwinds for Crypto Prices Now Market attention is shifting toward forward-looking drivers in […]

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XRP Reclaims Its Footing as Ripple Expands Real-World Use Cases, Setting Stage for Next Move

XRP steadied after defending key support, signaling easing selling pressure as the token consolidates from recent highs, with technical momentum stabilizing and Ripple ecosystem developments offering a supportive backdrop. XRP Holds Key Support While Ripple Expands Real-World Use Cases At 5:35 p.m. on Jan. 16, XRP is trading at $2.0717, steady after rebounding from an […]

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Belarus Moves to Legalize Crypto Banks, Kickstarts Hybrid Financial System

Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenko signed a decree on Friday, legalizing the existence of crypto banks. First Deputy Chairman of the Board of the National Bank, Alexander Yegorov, stated that the first institution of this kind might appear in six months. Belarus Opens to Crypto Banking With President Lukashenko’s Latest Decree Belarus is taking action to […]

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Bulls Exhausted? Bitcoin Momentum Fades as ETF Buying Frenzy Slows

Bitcoin’s early-week rally stalled as the asset retreated from a near-miss of $98,000 to stabilize around $95,000. The pullback was driven by “technical exhaustion” and a cooling of institutional demand as spot ETF inflows slowed. Macroeconomic Vacuum and Capitalization Slides Bitcoin’s midweek momentum stalled Friday as the premier digital asset extended its Jan. 15 reversal. […]

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China Continues to Shed US Treasuries, Reaches Lowest Exposure Levels Since 2008

Data released by the U.S. Treasury confirms that China’s holdings of U.S. debt fell by $6.1 billion, reaching its lowest exposure levels since 2008. While China remains one of the largest international holders of U.S. debt, it has sold 10% of its holdings since January 2025. Derisking? China Sold $6.1 Billion In US Treasuries During […]

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JustLend DAO Completes Second JST Buyback and Burn, Removing Nearly 11% of Total Supply

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Singapore January 16, 2026 — JustLend DAO, TRON’s premier decentralized lending platform, announced the completion of a second buyback and burn of its JST token, permanently removing 525 million tokens, representing an estimated $21 million USD in value, from circulation. The burn represents approximately 5.3% of […]

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Ether Steals the Spotlight as Crypto Funds Mark Fourth Green Day

Momentum across crypto ETFs remained intact as investors kept allocating capital despite mixed fund-level flows. While bitcoin inflows slowed compared to earlier in the week, ether ETFs took center stage, reinforcing confidence in broader digital asset exposure. Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Stay Green as Broad Inflows Continue Bitcoin ETFs recorded a $100.18 million net inflow, marking […]

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Arthur Hayes-Backed RIVER Coin Skyrockets 1,200% in Three Weeks

Chain-abstraction stablecoin system River (RIVER) has quietly done more than a 10x since Christmas Day, outperforming the digital asset markets. RIVER Reaches a $3.8 Billion FDV After Suddenly Exploding Into New Year River, launched in September of last year, is a chain abstraction system that is powered by the omni-CDP stablecoin satUSD, which users can […]

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Messari Research: Bitget’s UEX Model Scales With $18B in Tokenized Stock Volume and 82% Institutional Participation

This content is provided by a sponsor. Victoria, Seychelles — 15 Jan 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has been featured in a newly released Messari research report examining the platform’s evolving market structure and growth drivers. The report highlights the rapid scaling of Bitget’s UEX model, driven by the expansion of […]

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