Binance is set to debut RLUSD for spot trading, marking a major distribution milestone for Ripple’s dollar-backed stablecoin as it rolls out multichain access, zero-fee incentives, and expanding use across payments, liquidity, and onchain finance. Binance Listing Pushes Ripple’s RLUSD Into Global Spot Trading Ripple and Binance announced on Jan. 21 that RLUSD, Ripple’s U.S. […]
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Shielded Labs Receives Major ZEC Grant From Winklevoss Twins
Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss have quietly written another check for privacy tech, sending 3,221 ZEC—worth about $1.2 million—to bolster independent development of the Zcash protocol. Winklevoss Twins Fund Zcash Protocol Work Outside Block Reward The donation, made in ZEC rather than fiat, was directed to Shielded Labs, a Switzerland-based team operating independently of the Zcash […]
Read MoreElliptic Says Iran’s Central Bank Quietly Built a $500M Stablecoin War Chest
Elliptic says Iran’s central bank quietly accumulated more than $500 million in dollar-backed stablecoins, using blockchain infrastructure to bypass sanctions and stabilize its collapsing currency. Blockchain Analysis Firm Believes Stablecoins Bolster Iran’s Shadow System According to a new investigation from Elliptic, the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) acquired at least $507 million in USDT, the […]
Read MoreDavid Sacks and Eric Trump Weigh In at Davos as Senate Delay Stalls CLARITY Act
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, commonly known as the CLARITY Act, remains stalled in the U.S. Senate after advancing out of the House last fall, with industry divisions now complicating its path forward. As lawmakers debate amendments behind closed doors, prominent voices such as David Sacks and Eric Trump have publicly framed the delay […]
Read MoreBitcoin Reclaims $90K After Trump’s Davos Speech, but Gains Quickly Evaporate
Bitcoin briefly surged back above $90,000 on Jan. 21 after President Donald Trump eased tensions over Greenland. The rally, however, was short-lived; bitcoin retreated to $87,200, triggering $210 million in liquidations in four hours. Greenland De-escalation Fuels a Sharp Recovery Bitcoin ( BTC) staged a high-stakes recovery on the afternoon of Jan. 21, briefly reclaiming […]
Read MoreWalletConnect Integrates TRON Network to Expand Global Payments
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Lisbon, Portugal, January 21, 2026 — WalletConnect, the infrastructure powering crypto payments, today announced support for the TRON network, expanding institutional access to DeFi on TRON and extending payment connectivity across one of the world’s largest blockchain networks. The TRON network is governed by the TRON […]
Read MoreTrump Tells Davos Elites the US Economy Is Booming—and Others Should Pay Attention
U.S. President Donald Trump used his World Economic Forum address in Davos to declare American economic dominance, excoriate his predecessor, promote crypto and artificial intelligence, and revive his long-running ambition to bring Greenland under U.S. control. Trump Schools WEF on America’s New Direction Speaking before global business leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, […]
Read MoreSteak ‘n Shake Offers Employees Bitcoin Bonus Program
The move positions Steak ‘n Shake among a growing number of companies experimenting with bitcoin-based compensation, using crypto incentives to reward employee loyalty and align long-term performance with emerging financial technologies. Starting March 1, Steak ‘n Shake will provide hourly employees at its company-operated restaurants with a bitcoin bonus of $0.21 for every hour worked. […]
Read MoreJapan Bond Shock Ripples Into US Treasuries as Crypto Watches Closely
A sharp selloff in Japanese government bonds spilled into U.S. Treasuries, prompting coordinated intervention from U.S. and Japanese officials. While markets briefly stabilized, lingering structural risks could reshape how investors view bitcoin and other non-sovereign assets. Sovereign Bond Turmoil Highlights Fragility of Safe Havens A sudden selloff in Japan’s long-dated government bonds sent shockwaves through […]
Read MoreSeoul Stands Apart: Bitcoin Priced in Won Commands a Premium Despite Global Weakness
With bitcoin dipping below the $90,000 band this week, South Korea’s premium is creeping back into view, as prices indicate that the top crypto asset has stayed north of that threshold on local exchanges such as Bithumb and Upbit. Bitcoin’s Korea Gap Widens as Local Demand Outpaces Global Markets Just recently on Bitstamp, the price […]
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