XRP Gains Confidence as Court Dismisses Ripple Class-Action Case
January 28, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
XRP found firmer footing after a federal court dismissed a long-running class action against Ripple, easing regulatory overhangs as the company rolled out a major treasury…

OpenAI considers World’s eye scanning identity tech for new social platform as token jumps 25%
January 28, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
OpenAI explores biometric social verification using iris-scanning and face ID on its new platform, sparking a 25% rise in World token.

Meta stock jumps 10% after earnings beat and massive AI spending plan
January 28, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Meta shares jump 10% after the company beats earnings estimates and signals up to $135 billion in AI driven capital spending for 2026.

Bitcoin’s coal mine canaries are starting to chirp with specific alarms already signaling a market shift
January 28, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Amid a general sense of unease around the spike in precious metals, the decline in the dollar, Bitcoin's weak-to-flat price action, geopolitical uncertainty, and persistent trade…

Bitcoin remains subdued as gold races to new record above $5,400 following Jerome Powell remarks
January 28, 2026 | coindesk.com
Gold fans rushed in to buy as the Fed chair said he took no macro signal from the raging bull market in precious metals.

Ripple takes blockchain into the back office with new treasury platform
January 28, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Built on Ripple’s GTreasury acquisition, the platform integrates cash management with blockchain settlement as digital assets gain a foothold on corporate balance sheets.

Strategist Explains Why the Gold and Silver Rally Could End the Same Way as 2008
January 28, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Gold and silver could continue to reach fresh record highs within weeks, but investors should prepare for a sharp reversal that may erase 30% to 60% of recent gains, according to…

White House to lead talks on digital asset legislation with banks and crypto firms
January 28, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
White House to discuss digital asset legislation with banks and crypto firms, focusing on stablecoin rewards and industry regulations.

Fed holds rate steady as recent dollar slide fuels Bitcoin, crypto debate
January 28, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The FOMC paused rate cuts, but a weakening dollar may be doing the easing instead, reshaping expectations for Bitcoin, crypto markets and US monetary policy.

Tesla made no changes to bitcoin holdings in Q4 as it booked $239 million digital asset loss
January 28, 2026 | coindesk.com
The company's bitcoin stack remained at 11,509 coins, worth about $1 billion at BTC's current price near $89,000.

Australia’s ASIC cracks down on crypto platforms avoiding licensing rules
January 28, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Following 2024 outages, ASIC draws a hard line on future failures in critical market infrastructure.

White House To Host Crypto And Banking Leaders In Push To Break Regulatory Deadlock
January 28, 2026 | newsbtc.com
The White House is set to bring together senior figures from the banking and crypto industries on Monday in an effort to break the deadlock over the crypto market structure bill,…

Flare Positions FXRP as XRP’s Asset of Choice on Hyperliquid
January 28, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Flare announced the launch of the FXRP/USDH spot market on Hyperliquid, expanding XRP’s onchain trading infrastructure and liquidity.

Japanese Banking Giant’s Crypto Subsidiary Applies for US Banking Charter
January 28, 2026 | decrypt.co
A Swiss subsidiary of Japanese investment banking giant Nomura is the latest crypto firm to seek a U.S.

Coinbase Rolls Out Kalshi-Powered Prediction Markets Across United States
January 28, 2026 | decrypt.co
Leading American crypto exchange Coinbase has launched its own prediction markets offering, powered by Kalshi.

Coinbase launches prediction markets in all 50 US states via Kalshi
January 28, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
More than a month after announcing plans to move deeper into prediction markets, Coinbase said it would launch its offering for ”sports, politics, culture and…

LayerZero hits $96M perp liquidity – But can ZRO break $2.28?
January 28, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
LayerZero posts a major upswing, but can the minting momentum last?

Bitcoin Big Money Bet: Whales Are Ramping Up Long Positions As Market Sets Up
January 28, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Bitcoin’s current price outlook may appear bearish and volatile, but sentiment is leaning toward a bullish narrative in the short and long term.

Supply Squeeze: Bitcoin Reclaims $90,000 as Binance Inflows Hit 4-Year Low
January 28, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Bitcoin briefly surged past $90,000 on Jan. 28 before retreating to trade between $89,300 and $89,600, with market cap peaking at $1.78 trillion.

Clawdbot Chaos: A Forced Rebrand, Crypto Scam and 24-Hour Meltdown
January 28, 2026 | decrypt.co
Scammers exploited a brief gap amid a trademark dispute to launch meme coin CLAWD, briefly inflate it to $16 million, and turn a viral AI project into a cautionary tale.

Paxos' gold token rakes in record inflows as crypto investors turn to the yellow metal
January 28, 2026 | coindesk.com
Tokenized gold has improved the traditional store of value metal's utility, while bitcoin trades like a risk asset amid uncertain times, one expert noted.

White House to meet with crypto, banking executives to discuss market structure bill
January 28, 2026 | coindesk.com
A vote on the legislation was delayed earlier this month after hitting resistance over how it proposes regulation regarding stablecoins.

Avalanche Price Is Mapping The Path To The Next Big Move
January 28, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Avalanche (AVAX) is entering a decisive phase as price action begins to outline potential paths for its next major move.

Crypto PAC Fairshake reports $193M after industry donations ahead of US midterms
January 28, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The funding represented a 37% increase in Fairshake’s cash on hand since it last disclosed its holdings in July 2025.

Fed holds rates steady as Bitcoin and Ethereum trade flat ahead of Powell remarks
January 28, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
The U.S.

3 Meme Coins to Watch in February 2026
January 28, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Meme coins are back on traders’ radar as February 2026 begins. The meme coin sector is up 4.2% over the past seven days, outperforming much of the broader crypto market.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Steady as Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged
January 28, 2026 | decrypt.co
The move was widely expected, but FOMC members were divided.

Fed Holds Rates Steady While Two Policymakers Call for a Cut
January 28, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
The U.S.

Optimism governance approves OP token buyback plan tied to superchain revenue
January 28, 2026 | coindesk.com
The proposal links the OP token more directly to the economic performance of the Superchain.

Bitcoin traders eye $93.5K liquidation sweep despite Fed interest rate pause
January 28, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin retreated from intraday highs after the US Fed left interest rates unchanged, but futures market data suggests traders may attempt to seize the short liquidity in BTC’s…

South Korea's FSC chairman support move to cap ownership of crypto exchanges to around 15-20%
January 28, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Chairman of South Korea's Financial Services Commission, Lee Eog-weon, is championing a cap on the ownership stakes of major shareholders on crypto exchanges to around 15-20%.

Bitcoin historically crushed silver but a huge flip since 2021 has changed everything for investors
January 28, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Silver has now outperformed Bitcoin from early 2021 to “today.” While Bitcoin still crushes the full 2018-to-now window, the difference comes down to regime, timing, and the kind…

Federal Reserve holds rates steady as Bitcoin stalls below $90K
January 28, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The Federal Reserve held rates at 3.5% to 3.75% as Bitcoin stayed capped below $90K amid geopolitical risks and asset rotation.

5 DePIN projects turning real-world activity into infrastructure
January 28, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) are built from real-world activity rather than centrally owned assets.

Crypto's political power supercharged with $193 million in Fairshake, thanks to new cash
January 28, 2026 | coindesk.com
The industry's chief campaign-finance arm got another $49 million and already outpaces what it had in the last U.S.

Federal Reserve holds policy steady as early rate cut bets vanish and bitcoin stalls
January 28, 2026 | coindesk.com
The January Fed rate decision capped a sharp reversal in easing expectations, likely among the reasons for crypto's poor price performance.

Crypto Exchange Kraken Announces DeFi-Level Yields for Users in US, EU and Canada
January 28, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
The US-based crypto exchange Kraken is introducing a new product that allows its users to access decentralized finance (DeFi) earning opportunities.

Strive Enters Top 10 Publicly Traded Bitcoin Holders, Pays Off Debt After Semler Acquisition
January 28, 2026 | decrypt.co
Financial services firm Strive Asset Management is now among the top 10 publicly traded holders of Bitcoin.

Commodity meme tokens rise as a new category after an X post by influencer Cobie
January 28, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Commodity meme tokens emerged as a new category after crypto influencer @Cobie mentioned that metals were at no risk of copycat tokens from Pump.fun.

Coinbase rolls out prediction markets to all U.S. customers
January 28, 2026 | coindesk.com
The feature, first announced in December, was built in partnership with U.S.-regulated prediction market operator Kalshi.

0G Price Prediction 2026-2032: Will 0G Token Hit $100?
January 28, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Explore our 0G price prediction 2026 to find out its potential along with a detailed technical analysis of 0G token price.

Coinbase prediction markets go live in all 50 US states via Kalshi
January 28, 2026 | theblock.co
The full rollout comes after an earlier limited launch and as prediction markets are seeing record levels of activity and revenue.

Solana’s active validator count falls below 800, down from a 2023 peak near 2,500
January 28, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Solana’s active validator count has reportedly dropped below 800, marking a significant decline from its peak of around 2,500 active validators in early 2023.

Tether Targets Physical Gold With 10–15% Portfolio Allocation
January 28, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Gold prices have climbed sharply in 2026, rising 92% over the last 12 months and trading at $5,279 per ounce as of Jan. 28 at 11 a.m.

BlackRock Drops Another Bitcoin ETF, But No Sign Of An XRP ETF, What’s Going On?
January 28, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has filed for another Bitcoin ETF.

Another NFT Platform Falls As Rodeo Announces Shutdown
January 28, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Rodeo, a social-focused NFT marketplace, announced it will stop operating in early March after failing to grow enough to stay viable.

XRP Price Outlook: Why Sepolia Testnet Launch Makes Mutuum Finance (MUTM) the Best Crypto to Buy Over Ripple
January 28, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
XRP continues to falter, resting about 50% from its high as investors wonder what it actually does.

The Daily: Tether’s ‘gold central bank’ ambitions, Morgan Stanley’s crypto push, Fidelity’s stablecoin launch on Ethereum, and more
January 28, 2026 | theblock.co
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

MegaETH mainnet to go live Feb. 9 in major test of ‘real-time’ Ethereum scaling
January 28, 2026 | coindesk.com
This follows its October 2025 $450 million token sale that was heavily oversubscribed.

1inch denies involvement in 14 million token sale that sent 1INCH to record lows
January 28, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The 1inch team has issued an official statement on X denying any involvement in the sale of 14 million 1INCH, its native cryptocurrency, an action that led to the token crashing…

Flare expands XRP spot access on Hyperliquid with USDH integration
January 28, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Flare launches FXRP/USDH market on Hyperliquid, expanding XRP spot access, enhancing liquidity, and supporting seamless capital movement.

Robinhood CEO says tokenizing U.S. stocks could prevent another GameStop-style crisis
January 28, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Robinhood co-founder and CEO Vlad Tenev has called for the tokenization of stocks to offer real-time settlement of U.S.

Bitcoin enters 72-hour danger zone as both historic Supreme Court battle and Fed decision threaten to tank the dollar
January 28, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Bitcoin has entered a 24–72 hour window in which Federal Reserve messaging, dollar pricing, and an active Supreme Court test tied to Fed independence could set the near-term…

Kearney says tokenization could unlock nearly $500 billion in assets across the GCC by 2030
January 28, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Kearney, a global management consulting firm, in its recent report, confirms that the projected growth for tokenization uptake in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries is…

USDD 2.0 at One: What the $1 Billion TVL Milestone Reveals
January 28, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
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Whale adds 1.5 mln PENDLE: Is the token reversing after a 65% dip?
January 28, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
A crypto whale adds 1.5 million PENDLE tokens to its repository, signaling long-term confidence.

Crypto Long & Short: Risk Ratings: DeFi’s Maturity Test
January 28, 2026 | coindesk.com
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Marcin Kazmierczak writes on risk ratings and how they are central to capital being deployed on-chain.

Tether Will Keep Adding to $24 Billion Gold Stash Held in Former Nuclear Bunker, Says CEO
January 28, 2026 | decrypt.co
Stablecoin issuer Tether is now one of the world's biggest gold holders, keeping its precious metal in a former Swiss nuclear bunker.

Bitcoin Breaks Into State Policy As South Dakota Weighs 10% Allocation
January 28, 2026 | newsbtc.com
South Dakota has a new bill on the table that would let the state put up to 10% of certain public funds into Bitcoin. Reports say Rep.

Wall Street giants push back on exemptions for tokenized securities in SEC meeting
January 28, 2026 | coindesk.com
Executives and industry groups pressed regulators to apply traditional securities rules to blockchain-based trading, pushing back on exemptions even as DeFi enters the debate.

US senators to weigh CFTC, other amendments to crypto market structure bill
January 28, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The US financial regulator has just one Senate-confirmed commissioner, leading to lawmakers' concerns about the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's balance and effectiveness.

Ordinals price prediction 2026 – 2032: Can ORDI surge 100X?
January 28, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key Takeaways: In 2023, ORDI became the first BRC-20 token to breach $1 billion in market capitalization.

Illicit actors capture nearly 3% of crypto liquidity in 2025: TRM
January 28, 2026 | theblock.co
TRM Labs estimates that illicit crypto volume surged to an all-time high of $158 billion in 2025, representing just 1.2% of total crypto volumes.

Fed yet to turn over documents in Powell investigation as rate decision looms: Report
January 28, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The investigation could undermine the Fed's independence, potentially affecting future monetary policy decisions and economic stability.

Digitap ($TAP) and Solana-Powered Deposits Crushing the Competition: Crypto Presales 2026
January 28, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
The crypto investment landscape entered a new era. Wild speculation lost its appeal.

Massive Bitcoin Difficulty Cut Looms After Hashrate Loses Nearly 250 EH/s
January 28, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
As an Arctic storm front batters multiple U.S.

Price predictions 1/28: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, HYPE, XMR
January 28, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin rallied above $90,000 as the US dollar index weakened, gold hit new highs and traders positioned ahead of Wednesday's FOMC.

Mayor Mamdani calls for higher taxes on wealthy residents to close $12 billion budget gap
January 28, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
NYC’s newly elected mayor told reporters Wednesday that wealthy residents need to contribute more money through higher taxes as the city struggles with a budget gap…

Dubai Insurance launches crypto wallet premium payments, claims settlements
January 28, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The digital wallet allows insurance premiums and claims to be settled in crypto through a regulated custody partnership with Zodia Custody.

Mizuho upgrades Circle shares outlook citing Polymarket’s use of USDC for settlement
January 28, 2026 | theblock.co
The firm's analysts upgraded Circle shares to a “neutral” rating and raised the share price target to $77.

HYPE Open Interest Tops $1.7B as Hyperliquid Founder Points to Growing Crypto Liquidity Dominance
January 28, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
HYPE open interest climbed above $1.7 billion, marking its highest level in over a month as price and trading volume surged in tandem.

Circle shares rise 4% as Polymarket-driven USDC growth prompts analyst upgrade
January 28, 2026 | coindesk.com
Mizuho's Dan Dolev revised his bearish outlook on the stablecoin issuer, upgrading the stock to neutral.

Bybit EU says tokenization could become the backbone of global financial infrastructure
January 28, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The Co-CEO of Bybit EU Georg Harer noted tokenization may become the rails for future finance.

ECB monitors euro strength as rising currency risks pushing inflation lower
January 28, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
European policymakers are keeping a close eye on the euro’s recent climb and how it might dampen price increases across the region, a development that could shape decisions…

Department of Energy to expand nuclear fuel supply chain with new campus initiative
January 28, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The initiative could boost economic growth, enhance energy security, and support the transition to cleaner energy sources.

Urgent HSBC risk-on order issued as dollar hits 2021 lows which could flip Bitcoin’s next move
January 28, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
HSBC issued a directive on Jan. 27 for investors to stay aggressively risk-on.

Worldcoin price prediction 2026– 2032: How high will WLD go?
January 28, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways Worldcoin (WLD) is garnering significant attention from both investors and enthusiasts, which may indicate its future performance and current price, a trend that…

Wall Street Pushes Back: Banks and Brokers Warn SEC Against Over-Liberal DeFi Plans
January 28, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
Big names from traditional finance — Citadel, JPMorgan, and the securities industry lobby SIFMA — sat down with the SEC’s Crypto Task Force on Tuesday to push back on what they…

‘No deposit flight’: Galaxy disputes Standard Chartered’s $500B stablecoin risk
January 28, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Will crypto and banks reach a 'compromise' on the stablecoin yield?

Pundit Breaks Down Dogecoin ETFs And What It Means To Invest In Them
January 28, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Crypto pundit John Carter has weighed in on the growing discussion around Dogecoin ETFs, offering a structured explanation of what such products would actually mean for investors.

While BTC is Down 15%, This New Crypto Protocol Launches With 3x Growth Since 2025
January 28, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The crypto market is currently sending mixed signals to investors.

XRP spot ETFs see inflows again after record $53m outflow, price remains under pressure
January 28, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
XRP spot ETFs have begun recording inflows again after a $53.32 million net outflow on 20 January, though XRP’s price remains below key moving averages.

Dubai Insurance launches crypto wallet for premium payments and claims settlements
January 28, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Dubai Insurance, a UAE insurance company, has introduced a crypto wallet developed by Zodia Custody to secure transparent receipt of premiums and payment of insurance claims in…

21Shares sees XRP trading at $2.45 in 2026 base case
January 28, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
21Shares forecasts XRP at $2.45 by end 2026, citing ETF inflows, regulatory clarity, and growing tokenization adoption.

AlphaTON says Telegram’s Cocoon AI is now generating revenue as GPU rollout ramps
January 28, 2026 | theblock.co
AlphaTON is growing into a large early infrastructure contributor to Cocoon AI as it deploys GPUs under a $46M compute investment.

UK urges Google to let publishers opt out of AI-generated search overviews
January 28, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The UK is pushing Google to revamp its services to allow publishers to opt out of AI overviews and stop Google from using their content to train AI models.

QXMP Labs Announces Activation of RWA Liquidity Architecture and $1.1 Trillion On-Chain Asset Registration
January 28, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
New York, United States, 28th January 2026,…

QXMP Labs Announces Activation of RWA Liquidity Architecture and $1.1 Trillion On-Chain Asset Registration
January 28, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
QXMP Labs Announces Activation of RWA Liquidity Architecture and $1.1 Trillion On-Chain Asset…

XRP Bull Case Grows as New Court Ruling Affirms Ripple’s Prior Legal Wins
January 28, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
XRP gains fresh legal certainty as a federal appeals court ruling narrows investor claims, reinforcing confidence in early token distributions and strengthening Ripple’s…

Fidelity Plans Stablecoin Launch On Ethereum As Digital Asset Strategy Broadens
January 28, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Fidelity Investments, one of Wall Street’s largest asset managers and a major issuer of crypto exchange‑traded funds (ETFs), has unveiled plans to deepen its presence in the…

Hyperliquid Price Prediction 2026-2032: How High Will HYPE Go?
January 28, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Let's take a deep dive into what the future holds for the HYPE token in Cryptopolitan's HyperLiquid price prediction for 2026 and beyond.

Bitcoin price fails to follow as gold hits $5.3K record into FOMC
January 28, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin disappointed with an apparent failed breakout above $90,000 after gold soared to fresh highs and US dollar strength nosedived.

Here’s Why The Hyperliquid Price Is Exploding Again
January 28, 2026 | newsbtc.com
The Hyperliquid price is seeing renewed bullish momentum, recording double gains over the last week and bucking the broader crypto market downtrend.

Trump’s Greenland Ambition Has Stalled, Will World Liberty Financial Price React?
January 28, 2026 | beincrypto.com
World Liberty Financial’s price has seen heightened volatility following months of politically driven momentum.

Gold and silver hit record highs, but still trail Bitcoin’s multi-year returns
January 28, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Despite its recent stall in price compared to the growth of gold and silver, Bitcoin remains ahead of both precious metals by 331% combined.

Ripple wins appeal in long-running XRP unregistered securities litigation
January 28, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Ripple's legal victory may bolster confidence in cryptocurrency markets, potentially influencing future regulatory and legal approaches.

K9 Finance DAO Announces Final Sunset of Shibarium Products
January 28, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
In response to the Shibarium exploit, DAO members approved an operational wind-down and community-led transition beyond…

Fidelity readies digital dollar as stablecoins move into institutional finance
January 28, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Fidelity will issue a stablecoin through its newly approved national trust bank, signaling deeper institutional use of blockchain-based payment infrastructure.

Tether stores $24 billion in gold inside a Cold War nuclear bunker in the Swiss Alps
January 28, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Paolo Ardoino didn’t pick some shiny downtown vault to store billions in gold. He picked a nuclear bunker buried deep in the Swiss Alps.

Margex Adds BIO, KAITO, METIS, PENGU & ZK to Its Platform
January 28, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
Victoria, Seychelles, 28th January 2026,…