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As 2026 begins, the crypto industry is entering a much different phase than the frenzied, finance-driven boom of 2025. Gemini Institutional Director Patrick Lo gave a clear perspective on where the market is headed, from the consolidation of digital asset treasury companies and the future of the ‘digital gold’ narrative, to sovereign introduction, geopolitics and why crypto exchanges will evolve. A full stack financial platform. What emerges is a rapidly maturing industry, where speculation has given way to strategy. Milestone | Altovest becomes Africa’s first listed company to add Bitcoin to its financial reserves Digital asset treasury: From hype to…

Bitcoin recorded three consecutive weeks of gains for the first time since July. Bitcoin USD hovered near recent highs and held firm amid political and geopolitical headlines. This resilience fits into a larger trend. Large investors have been quietly buying through regulated Bitcoin ETFs. Although the daily price movement looked calm, the weekly chart told a different story. Bitcoin rose even as traditional markets reacted to uncertainty inside and outside Washington. For beginners, that disconnect is important because it shows who is currently controlling the momentum. Market capitalization 24 hours 7 days 30 days 1 year Always Discover: Top Ethereum…

important notesSingapore-based Canaan must maintain its stock price above $1 for 10 consecutive sessions by July 13, 2026, or face delisting. Subject to Nasdaq approval and fees, the Company may be eligible for an additional 180-day extension if it fails to meet the initial compliance period. Canaan stock continues to trade at $0.798, reflecting weak demand amid broader crypto market conditions and operational challenges. Canaan Inc. (NasdaqGM:CAN) received a new warning from Nasdaq for its sub-$1 stock price. The company remains listed for now, and while its stock price fell below the threshold in Friday trading, it is able to…

Iran’s economy remains strained under harsh sanctions, high inflation, and a weak currency, with many citizens turning to cryptocurrencies as an alternative financial lifeline. Related books Recent blockchain data shows a surge in Bitcoin withdrawals and transfers to personal wallets, especially during periods of uncertainty and internet restrictions. For many Iranians, digital assets now serve as a hedge against currency collapse and a way to move funds beyond government-controlled systems. The Iranian rial has lost around 90% of its value against the US dollar since 2018, with inflation hovering between 40% and 50%. The use of cryptocurrencies has been steadily…

Trustworthy editorial content reviewed by industry-leading experts and experienced editors. Advertising disclosure Cryptocurrency critic X Finance Bull argues as follows. Bank of America (BofA) is running a test of cross-border payments using XRP linked to Ripple. This follows an earlier statement by Ripple President Monica Long about banks and the potential for cryptocurrency adoption. Crypto expert claims Bank of America is using Ripple’s XRP in ×postX Bull Finance claimed that Bank of America has already conducted tests with Ripple and that cross-border payments are being rewritten. he added: Ripple provides the technologythe bank will conduct the inspection and the US…

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the exchange cannot support the Senate Banking Committee’s latest draft of the Clarity Act, warning that the bill, as written, would leave the U.S. crypto industry worse off than the current regulatory status quo. In his post about X, Armstrong cited several concerns, including what he described as a de facto ban on tokenized stocks, new restrictions on decentralized finance that could give the government broad access to users’ financial data, and provisions that weaken the Commodity Futures Trading Commission while expanding the powers of the Securities and Exchange Commission. “After reviewing the text of…

XRP is trading above $2, and a surge in institutional investor flows suggests that the altcoin’s rise is only just beginning.Although XRP (XRP) remains above $2, the move does not yet confirm a bullish turn, and stronger technical validation is expected at higher levels, analysts say.Important points:XRP regained its 50-day moving average in early January, showing early signs of a trend reversal.Institutional capital inflows into XRP hit an all-time high last week, a sharp departure from the market, which saw large outflows during the same period.On-chain volume metrics suggest that the move in XRP above $2 is driven by balanced…

newYou can now listen to Fox News articles. The Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday to consider a cryptocurrency bill that would further fulfill many of the promises President Donald Trump has made to his cryptocurrency billionaire friends. As Congress races to complete its crypto industry wish list before the midterm elections, it should remember what happened the last time crypto impacted legacy banking. We’ve seen this movie before, but the taxpayers paid for the tickets.Last September, as ranking member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, I released a 292-page report documenting how three of America’s largest…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed herein belong solely to the authors and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news editorials. The UAE’s next competitive edge in digital assets lies not in pioneering new technologies, but in leading the convergence of two mature technologies: stablecoins and agent AI. Stablecoins emerged as the first mainstream use case for cryptocurrencies, with total transaction volume doubling to $46 trillion last year. summary The UAE’s opportunity is not to invent a new technology, but to combine two proven technologies. By combining stablecoins (already mainstream with $46 trillion in circulation) and agent AI,…

About a third, or 32%, of financial advisors will have invested in cryptocurrencies in their client accounts by 2025, up from 22% in 2024, according to a new study. A growing number of financial advisors appear to be investing more of their clients’ assets in high-risk digital currencies, but Merrill Lynch, one of the industry’s leading brokerage and wealth management businesses, is sounding the alarm about such assets. This is the financial advice industry’s two-pronged approach to solving the crypto investment puzzle. This means satisfying customers who want to invest in digital assets, allowing companies to stick to those assets,…