Ripple Secures FCA Approval to Expand Crypto Operations in the UK
January 09, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
Ripple has achieved a significant regulatory milestone in the United Kingdom, securing approval from the Financial Conduct Authority to operate crypto payment services through…

South Korea’s Top Court Rules Exchange-Held Bitcoin Can Be Seized
January 09, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
South Korea's Supreme Court has made a landmark decision that Bitcoin stored on cryptocurrency exchanges can be legally seized by authorities.

Bitcoin pulls back to $90,000 as early Friday rally attempt fails
January 09, 2026 | coindesk.com
U.S. employment data for December was mixed, while inflation expectations edged higher, and the U.S.

Crypto crowd could still walk away from U.S. market structure bill if DeFi needs unmet
January 09, 2026 | coindesk.com
There are red-line demands from decentralized finance — and backed by the rest of crypto — that remain unknowns as senators finish the draft they'll vote on.

Bitcoin (BTC) Price Prediction: Bitcoin at a Critical Juncture as Weekly RSI Breakout Eyes $105K While Support Weakens Below $89K
January 09, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
Bitcoin is entering a high-stakes decision zone as tightening price action, shifting momentum indicators, and rising volatility place the market on alert for a decisive breakout…

HBAR Faces Bearish Pressure as Resistance Persists Near $0.14–$0.15
January 09, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
HBAR Price is still pressured because various periods of time show sustained bearish formation, low attempts at recovering and wearing out momentum.

Trading bots gain traction as crypto markets move sideways: HTX 2025 recap
January 09, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The cryptocurrency exchange reported sharp growth in automated trading as volatility narrowed across major crypto assets.

Bitcoin Surges Toward $92K After Supreme Court Defers Tariff Ruling
January 09, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Bitcoin briefly surged toward $92,000 on Jan. 9 after the U.S. Supreme Court delayed a ruling on the Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs.

World's largest custodial bank BNY to offer tokenized deposits for institutional investors
January 09, 2026 | coindesk.com
The initiative mirrors deposit balances on a private blockchain to speed up settlement and unlock liquidity.

Here’s what happened in crypto today
January 09, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
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Dogecoin Whales Remain Quiet, What’s Going On And Is DOGE At Risk?
January 09, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Dogecoin didn’t ease into 2026 quietly.

XRP Price Prediction: XRP Targets $2.78 Fibonacci Extension as ETF Inflows Fuel Fresh Momentum
January 09, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
XRP is approaching a critical technical juncture as rising ETF-related activity and renewed buying interest push the token toward a closely watched $2.78 Fibonacci resistance…

Bitcoin holds $90K as ETFs wobble and institutions reposition: Finance Redefined
January 09, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin steadied near $90,000 as ETF flows turned negative, altcoins continued a valuation reset and DeFi markets showed pockets of renewed activity.

Shortest bear market ever? Key metrics imply Bitcoin price could surge past $125,000 before April
January 09, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
The crypto market is flashing early signals of a first-quarter recovery as the dust finally settles on December’s sharp sell-off.

FBI warns North Korean hackers are using QR codes to breach U.S. policy groups
January 09, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The FBI says Kimsuky APT, a North Korean state-backed hacking group, is using malicious QR codes to break into U.S. organizations linked to North Korea policy.

The Daily: Cathie Wood says US government may soon start buying bitcoin, Ripple secures FCA authorization, and more
January 09, 2026 | theblock.co
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

Wall Street banks head toward $157 billion profit as trading stays hot
January 09, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Wall Street’s biggest bank players are heading toward a $157 billion annual profit, the second‑largest total the industry has ever seen.

Missed Cardano (ADA)? This $0.04 DeFi Crypto Could Deliver Big Gains in 2026 
January 09, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Cardano (ADA) has historically been a top performer and skyrocketed over 1000% during the 2021 bull run.

Bitcoin’s next super rally could depend on this key data point
January 09, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Long-term Bitcoin holders sold nearly $300 billion worth of BTC in 2025, but as this sell pressure declines, a bullish outlook for 2026 has emerged.

Founders turn to exchange funds to diversify concentrated stock wealth
January 09, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Company founders and early employees sitting on massive stock holdings are increasingly looking for ways to spread out their wealth without getting hit by hefty tax bills,…

Fed ‘Sweet Spot’ Sends Signal for Bitcoin as Jobs Data Quietly Sets Stage for $100K BTC
January 09, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Bitcoin’s march toward $100,000 is gaining momentum as cooling U.S.

Crypto VC Giant Andreessen Horowitz Raises $15 Billion to Help America 'Win' Tech Race
January 09, 2026 | decrypt.co
Major crypto investor Andreessen Horowitz raised $15 billion across multiple funds to propel technology bets and help boost America's prospects.

XRP Short-Term Holder Activity Shows Clear Shift Toward Lower Exposure – What’s Driving The Move?
January 09, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Despite the price of XRP holding above the $2 mark following a brief rebound earlier this week, sentiment across the market has not fully recovered.

Ethereum Price Prediction: ETH Price Breaks $3,100 as Inverse Head-and-Shoulders Signals a Potential $3,800 Retest
January 09, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
Ethereum is back in focus after reclaiming the $3,100 level, a technically important threshold that has repeatedly shaped ETH’s trend direction during prior consolidation and…

Grayscale registers new Delaware trusts, fueling ETF speculation
January 09, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Grayscale has registered new Delaware statutory trusts that list CSC Delaware Trust Company as their registered agent.

XRP Dips 14% As First Sell Wave of 2026 Hits — Yet The Trends Holds
January 09, 2026 | beincrypto.com
XRP price has pulled back sharply after a strong start to the year. Since topping on January 6, the price has been down more than 14%.

BNY Mellon launches tokenized deposits for on-chain payments
January 09, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
BNY Mellon has rolled out a new tokenized deposit service that lets clients send money using blockchain rails instead of old banking pipes.

Altcoins rally as Bitcoin and Ethereum trade sideways
January 09, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Bitcoin and Ethereum have been trading sideways after their early 2026 gains, but several alternative coins are posting big weekly numbers.

President Trump Reveals No Pardon for SBF in the Works
January 09, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
During a recent interview, President Donald Trump declared that he had no intention of pardoning Sam Bankman-Fried, mixing his name with other high-profile individuals, including…

BNY Debuts Tokenized Deposits for Institutions and 'Digital Natives'
January 09, 2026 | decrypt.co
BNY, the world’s largest custodian bank, signaled that it will begin issuing digital representations of customers’ deposits on the blockchain.

Ripple is winning on Wall Street and in the UK, but the XRP Ledger is losing users fast and the split will define 2026
January 09, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
The XRP market has opened 2026 by splitting into two distinct realities.

WLFI Price Prediction 2026-2032: Will World Liberty Financial Price Hit $1?
January 09, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Explore WLFI price prediction with technical analysis of the current WLFI token price.

Cardano (ADA) Insiders Are Quietly Buying This $0.04 Token Dubbed The Next Crypto to Explode
January 09, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
While Cardano (ADA) is trending between $0.40, it is simple to overlook the huge transformation taking place in the background.

Price predictions 1/9: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, LINK, HYPE
January 09, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Buyers are attempting to defend the near-term support in Bitcoin and select major altcoins, but the bears have not given up and continue to exert pressure near the intraday range…

China extends lead as world’s largest EV market in 2025
January 09, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
China kept its lead as the world’s biggest electric vehicle market in 2025, and local companies grabbed even more space from foreign carmakers.

Best Crypto Betting Platforms 2026: Sports, eSports, and Live Markets
January 09, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
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BNY launches tokenized deposits amid TradFi rush into blockchain and crypto
January 09, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The service is available for institutional clients through an in-house permissioned blockchain, BNY said on Friday.

Ripple secures UK electronic money licence through FCA approval
January 09, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Ripple secured FCA EMI authorization, strengthening regulated payments expansion across UK financial institutions nationwide.

HTX posts strong 2025 growth with $3.3T trading volume and 55M users
January 09, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
A major cryptocurrency trading platform, HTX, has published its annual performance review for 2025 and shared plans for 2026.

Crypto exchange OKX cuts institutional staff amid global restructuring
January 09, 2026 | coindesk.com
The exchange has overhauled its institutional business as part of a broader restructuring, with approximately one-third of its sales team exiting, according to one source.

A7A5 becomes fastest-growing stablecoin despite EU sanctions
January 09, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The ruble-linked stablecoin added approximately $90 billion to its circulating supply last year, despite sanctions imposed by Western governments.

Ex-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, other Democrats back bill to ban elected officials from political prediction market bets
January 09, 2026 | theblock.co
Thirty Democrats are rallying behind a bill that would block elected officials from waging politically related bets on prediction markets.

Ethereum co-founder reiterates support for Roman Storm, citing privacy
January 09, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The Tornado Cash developer was found guilty of operating an unlicensed transmitter business in August and could still be retried on two counts on which a jury deadlocked.

BNY rolls out tokenized deposits to enhance real-time payments and settlement
January 09, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Tokenized deposits could revolutionize financial systems by enhancing liquidity, efficiency, and programmable payments in institutional finance.

Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Backs Convicted Dev, Calls Privacy 'Essential Protection'
January 09, 2026 | decrypt.co
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin publicly backed convicted Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, calling privacy tools a human right.

Ripple’s 100,000 Transactions: Why XRP Investors Are Returning
January 09, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Ripple’s XRP is seeing a clear shift in investor behavior, with large on-chain transactions surging to levels not seen in months.

Bitcoin whales step back, but long-term holders stay put
January 09, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Bitcoin whale holdings have fallen by 220,000 BTC year-on-year, but data shows long-term holders remain inactive.

Australian Crypto Exchange Halts Trading, Enters Voluntary Liquidation
January 09, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Australian crypto exchange group DAEX has ceased trading and entered voluntary liquidation. The liquidator is now urging creditors to come forward.

Security expert Bruce Schneier ‘guarantees’ governments are bulk spying with AI
January 09, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
From PRISM to AI, mass surveillance has only grown more powerful.

Polygon rallies as rising fees and Polymarket activity revive on-chain demand
January 09, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Polygon (POL) became one of the week’s top gainers after the chain reawakened with increased fees. POL rose by 22% in the past month, on growing prediction pair activity.

Tim Scott’s crypto balancing act
January 09, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Senator Tim Scott eyes early 2026 vote on crypto market-structure bill as developers push decentralized systems into real-world sectors.

Cryptocurrency for Sports Betting: Why More Players Are Choosing Crypto Over Fiat
January 09, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Discover why more players are switching to cryptocurrency for sports betting.

Is Iran’s latest crisis a threat to its Bitcoin mining industry?
January 09, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Iran outage disrupts Bitcoin mining, reshaping global hashrate flows.

$3.2 Million Accumulation Offsets Zcash’s Governance Shock — But Can It Save the Price?
January 09, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Zcash faced a sudden governance shock this week that sent its price sharply lower.

This New Cryptocurrency Jumps 300% as Investors Position Before $0.06, Here’s Why
January 09, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The mood in the crypto market may turn upside down in one day. Bitcoin looked healthy a week ago. The latter withdraws and merchants become wary.

Ripple Gets Green Light From FCA to Scale Crypto Payments in the UK
January 09, 2026 | decrypt.co
Ripple secured regulatory approval to scale its payments business from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Wells Fargo Denies Couple’s Fraud Claim After $5,040 Vanishes From Account, Triggering Battle for Reimbursement: Report
January 09, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
A couple from Stone Mountain, Georgia says Wells Fargo denied their fraud claim for more than $5,000 in unauthorized charges made hundreds of miles from their home.

Ripple secures FCA authorization, clearing path for UK expansion
January 09, 2026 | theblock.co
Ripple has secured approval from the UK’s top financial regulator, clearing the way for an expansion of its platform in the country.

Bitcoin ETFs wiped out $1.1 billion in 72 hours as a critical demand metric turned negative
January 09, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have suffered three consecutive sessions of heavy redemptions of more than $1 billion.

Cloudforce secures $10 million to expand AI platform across education and healthcare
January 09, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Cloudforce's funding boost could accelerate AI integration in education and healthcare, enhancing accessibility and data security globally.

Altcoins Defy Bitcoin Slump as XRP, Solana Notch Double-Digit Gains
January 09, 2026 | decrypt.co
Experts note altcoins’ superior performance compared to Bitcoin is driven by ETF narratives and markets awaiting key U.S.

Bitcoin price clings to $90K as traders eye US Supreme Court tariff ruling
January 09, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin traders avoided taking positions amid sideways BTC price action, while markets waited for a decision on US trade tariffs by the Supreme Court.

LBank U.S. Stock Futures Trading Volume Surpasses $6.3B, Accelerating On-Chain Access to Global Equities
January 09, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
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Tether said to have invested up to $50 million in crypto lender Ledn at $500 million valuation
January 09, 2026 | coindesk.com
The stablecoin issuer’s previously undisclosed investment valued the lender at about $500 million, according to a person familiar with the transaction.

Best Crypto to Buy 2026: Earn Passive Income with Digitap While Sui ($1.86) Trades Sideways
January 09, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Bitcoin pushing into the $94,000 zone is a clean signal that liquidity is reentering crypto.

$17.7M exits XRP ETFs – Is the 12% pullback just a blip?
January 09, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
XRP shows early weakness - Could XRPL drive the next move?

XRP ETFs Have Turned Red For The First Time Ever, Will Price Follow?
January 09, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
US spot XRP ETFs recorded their first-ever net outflow on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, breaking a 36-day streak of continuous inflows since their launch in Q4 2025.

EverValue Coin (EVA) Consolidates an Economic Model with Growing Bitcoin Backing
January 09, 2026 | beincrypto.com
In a crypto market still influenced by cycles of euphoria and correction, projects with verifiable backing, real infrastructure, and clear operating rules are gaining prominence.

BNY activates tokenized deposit service for payments and collateral
January 09, 2026 | theblock.co
BNY launched a tokenized deposit service on Jan.

Bitcoin ETFs Extend Losing Streak With $399 Million Exit
January 09, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Selling pressure persisted across bitcoin and ether ETFs, while XRP quickly rebounded from its first outflow day.

Husky Inu AI (HINU) Reaches $0.00024960, Crypto Market A Mixed Bag, Morgan Stanley Plans Major Crypto Push
January 09, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Husky Inu AI (HINU) has completed the latest price increase of its pre-launch phase, rising from $0.00024865 to $0.00024960.

Registered crypto companies must reapply for approval, UK regulator says
January 09, 2026 | coindesk.com
The FCA said firms wishing to undertake crypto-related activity will be need to be authorized when a new regime starts in October 2027.

US Supreme Court Ruling to Decide Bitcoin’s Next Move — Here’s Where Bulls and Bears Are Waiting
January 09, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Bitcoin is trading at a critical inflection point as markets brace for a rare convergence of legal and macroeconomic catalysts.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Trades Flat as Polygon Gains 11.2%
January 09, 2026 | coindesk.com
Polkadot (DOT) dropped 1.4% and Ripple (XRP) fell 0.9% from Thursday.

Tether partners with UN’s drug control agency to boost cybersecurity in Africa
January 09, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The partnership could enhance Africa's digital economy by improving cybersecurity, fostering financial transparency, and reducing crime.

3 Catalysts That Could Help Monero (XMR) Lead Market Performance in 2026
January 09, 2026 | beincrypto.com
If Zcash (ZEC) was one of the winners of 2025, 2026 could become the year for Monero (XMR).

Altcoin Season Index Hits a 3-Month High: What It Means for The Market In 2026?
January 09, 2026 | beincrypto.com
The Altcoin Season Index has climbed to 55 in early January 2026, reaching its highest level in around three months.

Ripple Is Among the Few Crypto Firms to Pass FCA Scrutiny — Why XRP Holders Should Care
January 09, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Ripple has cleared a major regulatory milestone in the UK, yet the XRP price remains largely muted.

How Binance Blockchain Week Confirmed Dubai as the New Ground Zero for Crypto’s Fourth Revolution
January 09, 2026 | beincrypto.com
The desert heat of Dubai has always been a metaphor for the intensity of the crypto market, unforgiving, radiant, and capable of shifting landscapes overnight.

Bitcoin RSI hints at $105K BTC price rebound as bull signals multiply
January 09, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin RSI flipped bullish on several timeframes, leading one trader to a $105,000 BTC price target within "three to four weeks."

U.S. added 50,000 jobs in December as unemployment rate fell to 4.4%
January 09, 2026 | coindesk.com
Bitcoin continued to hold just above $90,000 in the minutes following the report.

Solana On-Chain Liquidity Leadership Widens As DEX Volume Stays Robust Across The Network
January 09, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
The Solana network is still demonstrating notable activity and performance in a volatile market state, with its price facing sideways movements.

Rain valuation nears $2 billion after $250 million Series C raise for stablecoin payments firm
January 09, 2026 | theblock.co
Rain has raised $250 million in a Series C funding round, valuing the stablecoin payments firm at $1.95 billion.

Ripple scores UK regulatory approval via local subsidiary
January 09, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Ripple’s UK subsidiary gained regulatory approval as an Electronic Money Institution to provide payment services, but faces limits on certain crypto activities.

Ripple wins FCA approval to offer compliant payment services in UK
January 09, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Ripple's FCA approval enhances its UK market presence, potentially accelerating digital asset integration and fostering financial innovation.

Xapo Bank’s Bitcoin Wealth Ecosystem, Explained
January 09, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Xapo Bank has been pushing a simple message to long-term Bitcoin holders: do not just park your coins, put them to work.

Bitcoin may be gearing up for a rally that sent price to $126,000 last year
January 09, 2026 | coindesk.com
The current tight consolidation closely mirrors the April 2025 range that set the stage for the record run above $126,000.

Today’s “perfect storm” for Bitcoin brings several critical macro tests that signal a volatility surge – what to watch
January 09, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
By the time most people finish their first coffee, the market will already have picked a direction for the day, and Bitcoin will have reacted, overreacted, and possibly reversed.

Bitcoin slips below $90K – Why THESE BTC signals raise caution
January 09, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
In August and September 2025, the apparent demand was falling even as prices rallied $124k.

LBank Pulse Focus Season 2 Concludes, Decoding the Structural Forces Shaping the Next Crypto Cycle
January 09, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
LBank Pulse Focus Season 2 Concludes, Decoding the Structural Forces Shaping the Next Crypto…

USDC Finally Beats USDT: Here’s How Solana and Trump Made It Happen
January 09, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Circle’s USDC has overtaken Tether’s USDT in annual transaction volume for the first time, marking a historic shift in the stablecoin landscape.

Sharplink pockets $33M from Ether staking, deploys another $170M ETH
January 09, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Corporate crypto treasuries are increasingly turning to Ether staking, as companies like SharpLink generate recurring yield from onchain operations.

UK FCA signals September 2026 opening for crypto licensing gateway
January 09, 2026 | theblock.co
The UK Financial Conduct Authority expects that its crypto licensing application period will open in September ahead of a new regime.

Toncoin drops, falls through key support levels in technical breakdown
January 09, 2026 | coindesk.com
The decline was accompanied by a spike in volume, suggesting large-holder or institutional activity, and analysts see a risk of continued pressure.

Bank Teller Steals $150,450 From Cash Drawer, Drains Elderly Customers’ Accounts To Conceal Theft: DOJ
January 09, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
A 28-year-old North Carolina bank teller will spend months in prison as well as pay tens of thousands of dollars in restitution after stealing from her employer and making…

What Chiliz Return to the Top 100 Says About Market Resilience in 2026
January 09, 2026 | beincrypto.com
In the digital asset markets, time is a distorting lens. A single year in crypto can feel like a decade in the traditional financial world.

Bitcoin ETFs Erase Nearly All Early-2026 Inflows as Risk Appetite Cools
January 09, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw a total $1.128 billion in outflows over three consecutive trading days, nearly reversing the net inflows recorded during the first two…

China’s Gold Rush Continues as Buying Streak Reaches 14 Months
January 09, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
The People’s Bank of China acquired 30,000 troy ounces of gold in December, according to official figures, extending its 14‑month buying streak.

Ripple wins UK regulatory approval from Financial Conduct Authority
January 09, 2026 | coindesk.com
Ripple has gained FCA registration through its U.K.

Crypto whale opens $325M long positions in BTC, ETH, XRP, and SOL
January 09, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
This significant investment shift may signal increased market confidence, potentially influencing broader crypto market trends and investor sentiment.