Crypto’s Trading Boom Is Just the On-Ramp — The Real Winners Are Still Being Built

Crypto’s next phase may hinge on resisting short-term trading pivots and fixing regulatory fog, as a16z leaders warn that durable products and clear U.S. rules will decide which blockchain businesses survive and scale. Trading Dominates Crypto Today — But the Smart Money Is Positioning for What’s Next A forward-looking debate has emerged around crypto business […]

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Meme Coin Warning: CZ Foresees Pain for Some Traders Chasing Viral Coins

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) warned traders that his casual X posts are not meme coin buy signals, highlighting how hype-driven speculation, bot trading, and FOMO repeatedly trigger rapid token launches and losses across crypto markets. CZ Clarifies His Tweets Aren’t Meme Coin Signals Changpeng Zhao (CZ), founder and former CEO of Binance, shared on […]

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Crypto Policy Shift in Motion as Lawmakers Move to Protect Non-Custodial Blockchain Builders

Bipartisan legislation seeks to protect U.S. blockchain developers from being treated like financial intermediaries, aiming to remove legal uncertainty that supporters say has slowed innovation and pushed digital asset development overseas. Blockchain Builders May Catch a Break as Bipartisan Bill Draws Line Between Code and Custody A bipartisan push is underway to clarify federal rules […]

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XRP Jumps Higher as Buyers Step in Aggressively — Is a Bigger Move Brewing?

XRP surges above key technical levels as bullish momentum accelerates, volatility expands, and traders focus on regulatory developments and broader crypto strength shaping short-term price action near the $2.20 zone. XRP Breakout Holds as Momentum Builds Near $2.18 At around 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 13, XRP is trading near $2.17 against the U.S. dollar, holding […]

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Grayscale Eyes 36 New Tokens, Signaling Aggressive Expansion Beyond Legacy Crypto

Grayscale widened its institutional crypto lens, signaling deeper diversification as it evaluates dozens of digital tokens across smart contracts, finance, AI, and consumer sectors, reinforcing how asset managers are positioning for the next phase of crypto investment. Grayscale’s Expanding Watchlist Signals a Massive Institutional Wave Is Coming Institutional crypto exposure continues to broaden as product […]

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Senate Committees Coordinate CLARITY Act Timelines, Raising Stakes for US Crypto Markets

Senate leaders have locked in committee deadlines for a sweeping crypto market overhaul that could reshape U.S. digital asset regulation, redefine stablecoin rules, and set the stage for a decisive floor vote before the 2026 election cycle. CLARITY Act Timeline Tightens as Senate Accelerates Crypto Regulation Push Legislative efforts to regulate the American digital asset […]

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Federal Reserve’s $2.5 Billion Renovation: Suspicious or Not?

Yesterday, in a historically unprecedented move, Fed Chair Jerome Powell directly addressed the public in a video statement regarding the Department of Justice’s new investigation into the central bank’s renovations of a historic government building complex in Washington, D.C. Fed Chair Powell Breaks Tradition With Direct Video Statement to Public In Defense Of Building Renos […]

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Polygon Labs Snaps up Coinme and Sequence to Build US-Regulated Crypto Payments Stack

Polygon Labs has acquired U.S.-based crypto firms Coinme and Sequence in a deal valued at more than $250 million, signaling a sharp pivot toward regulated onchain payments infrastructure. Polygon Labs Sets Sights on Banks and Fintechs Polygon Labs disclosed Tuesday that the acquisitions position the firm to operate as a U.S.-regulated payments platform, bringing fiat […]

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XRP’s Leverage Machine Turns on as Derivatives Volume Climbs

XRP derivatives traders came to work on Jan. 13, 2026, with futures open interest climbing above $4 billion as the token traded at $2.11 at 2:30 p.m. EST. From steady funding rates to a call-heavy options book, the data shows leverage building without the kind of excess that usually trips alarms. XRP Derivatives Data Shows […]

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Bitcoin Surges Past $94,000 Following New CPI Data and Renewed ETF Inflows

Bitcoin briefly topped $93,700 before settling near $93,500, buoyed by fresh consumer price index data at 2.7% and a sharp rebound in spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds inflows. ETF Flows Flip Positive On Jan. 13, 2026, bitcoin briefly vaulted above $94,100, extending its early-year momentum just a day after the Trump administration escalated its campaign to […]

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