Bitcoin News and Finance: What You Need to Know

Ripple-powered payments are moving real U.S. dollars today, as a crypto brokerage activates live infrastructure that cuts bank transfer friction and puts XRP utility into daily financial operations, signaling tangible momentum beyond speculation. Ripple Payments Go Live, Bringing Faster Fiat Movement The cryptocurrency brokerage Caleb & Brown has rolled out Ripple payments on its platform […]

Binance is reinforcing crypto’s safety net by shifting its $1 billion SAFU fund into bitcoin, framing BTC as the long-term anchor for user protection, transparency, and balance-sheet resilience amid market stress. Binance Converts $1B SAFU Fund to Bitcoin as BTC Anchors Industry Stability Periods of market stress often test major platforms. Cryptocurrency exchange Binance released […]

Talos raises an additional $45 million in a Series B extension, bringing total Series B to $150 million at a roughly $1.5 billion post‑money valuation. Talos announced a $45 million extension to its Series B, adding strategic investors Robinhood Markets, Sony Innovation Fund, IMC, QCP and Karatage alongside returning backers A16z Crypto, BNY and Fidelity […]

Gold, silver, and the whole metals market have experienced an unprecedented session, as prices have crumbled down in what analysts qualified as one of the worst days for silver and gold since 1921, wiping close to $7 trillion in market capitalization. Gold Falls Under $5,000, Silver Losses Over 25% in Brutal Session The precious metals […]

XRP Community Day 2026 signals accelerating institutional adoption and global coordination as Ripple spotlights XRP’s expanding role in regulated finance, infrastructure, and real-world blockchain utility across capital markets and decentralized ecosystems. Ripple Unveils Global XRP Community Day 2026 Strategy XRP Community Day is taking shape as a high-energy touchpoint for the global digital asset community. […]

COMEX silver inventories are draining rapidly, signaling tightening physical supply as a short squeeze intensifies, raising delivery risks, fueling volatility, and underscoring mounting stress across global silver markets. COMEX Silver Inventories Tighten With Short Squeeze in Full Swing Severe strain is emerging in global silver supply as exchange-held inventories drain rapidly. Industry data shows a […]

XRP’s on-chain data is signaling renewed confidence as wealthy holders quietly return despite sluggish prices, with blockchain analytics highlighting early accumulation trends that could reshape longer-term market sentiment. XRP Millionaire Wallets Expand — A Subtle Whale Signal Beneath the Surface XRP market signals can shift even during periods of muted price action. Blockchain analytics firm […]

The SEC has drawn a clear regulatory line for tokenized securities, affirming that crypto-based formats remain fully subject to federal securities laws while signaling regulatory support for compliant onchain issuance and trading models. SEC Clarifies How Federal Securities Laws Apply to Tokenized Securities The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) provided regulatory clarity on crypto-based […]

Ripple sees regulated stablecoins anchoring trillion-dollar digital asset markets as institutions accelerate adoption, pushing crypto from speculation into core financial infrastructure and setting the stage for widespread enterprise integration. Ripple Anticipates Trillion-Dollar Digital Asset Markets Anchored by Regulated Stablecoins Momentum across digital assets is intensifying as institutions rush toward full-scale deployment. Ripple President Monica Long […]

Robert Kiyosaki expressed regret over selling bitcoin, calling it a mistake as he reaffirmed plans to accumulate more BTC and hard assets amid currency debasement concerns and long-term distrust of fiat money. Robert Kiyosaki Confirms Bitcoin Conviction After Calling Sale a Mistake Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki shared on social media platform X […]

Clawdbot—recently rebranded as Moltbot—is an open-source, self-hosted AI assistant that has captured global attention by promising something rare in artificial intelligence: a chatbot that actually does things, not just talks about them. An Inside Look at the AI Assistant With Autonomy, Access, and Attitude Clawdbot, now known as Moltbot, is an open-source, self-hosted personal artificial […]

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 platform and the token settled into a consolidation phase. XRP Backed by Legal Clarity After Court Dismisses Ripple Class Action At 4:53 p.m. on Jan. 28, XRP is trading […]

Bitcoin’s upside pressure is quietly building as gold and silver absorb short-term leverage, a familiar rotation that Tom Lee says has repeatedly preceded renewed strength in crypto once precious metals’ momentum fades. Tom Lee Warns Gold and Silver FOMO Drains Crypto Leverage Before Next Bitcoin Surge Capital rotation between asset classes can distort short-term price […]

Ripple is pushing deeper into corporate finance with the official launch of Ripple Treasury, embedding XRP and RLUSD into enterprise treasury systems to streamline global liquidity, payments, and institutional capital flows at scale. Ripple Officially Launches Treasury Platform — A Direct Move Toward Institutional Capital at Scale Enterprise treasury is entering a new growth phase […]

Bitcoin remains locked in a tight 60-day range as pressure builds beneath the surface, with four looming macro catalysts increasing the likelihood that the market soon breaks decisively in one direction. Bitcoin 60-Day Range: Research Outlines 4 Macro Catalysts for a Break Market tension is building as price compression persists. Digital asset market maker Wintermute […]

The Australian Federal Court fined BPS Financial $9.7 million for operating its Qoin Wallet without a license and making misleading claims about its functionality. Permanent Ban on Qoin Promotion The Australian Federal Court has ordered digital currency payments provider BPS Financial to pay total pecuniary penalties of $9.7 million (AUD$14 million) following a lengthy legal […]

Gold blasting past $5,000 is fueling fresh attention on Robert Kiyosaki’s long-held bullish thesis, as the Rich Dad Poor Dad author points to far higher potential prices amid debt, inflation, and currency concerns. Gold at $5,000 Is Just the Beginning, Kiyosaki Says Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Robert Kiyosaki shared on social media platform X […]

Ripple is pushing deeper into Saudi Arabia, teaming up with Riyad Bank’s innovation arm to advance blockchain adoption across payments, custody and tokenization as the Kingdom accelerates its Vision 2030 financial modernization drive. Ripple Ignites Saudi Fintech Ambitions Through Riyad Bank Innovation Alliance Ripple is partnering with Jeel, the innovation arm of Riyad Bank, to […]

The ‘digital gold’ narrative says bitcoin should be rallying, but instead, it has been crushed by shiny rocks for over a year, something that can only be explained by looking at BTC differently, one analyst suggests. Bitcoin Is an ‘Enhanced Version of Equities’ – Not Digital Gold, Analyst Says In an article on X, the […]

Japan’s Financial Services Agency plans to approve the country’s first cryptocurrency ETFs by 2028, adding digital assets to “specified assets” for investment trusts. Breaking the Barriers Japan’s regulators are reportedly preparing to approve the country’s first cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by 2028. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) has unveiled plans to add digital assets to […]

A proposed SEC-filed crypto ETF spotlights top cryptocurrencies bitcoin, ethereum, and XRP, showing how new U.S. products could deliver heavily concentrated exposure as regulators weigh index-based digital asset fund structures. SEC Filing Details Crypto ETF Structure With BTC, ETH, XRP Out Front A proposed exchange-traded crypto product highlighted heavy concentration in leading digital assets as […]

Prediction markets are coalescing around Blackrock executive Rick Rieder as the leading contender to succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell, spotlighting a potential Federal Reserve shift shaped by pro- crypto, pro- bitcoin views and evolving monetary expectations. Polymarket Traders Rally Behind Blackrock’s Rieder in Fed Succession Race Shifts in market sentiment are sharpening focus on the […]

On Sunday morning around 10 a.m., theminermag.com—a platform tracking bitcoin mining news, data, research, and analysis—reported that Foundry USA has seen roughly 60% of its hashrate vanish as miners dial back production, with an Arctic cold front expected to barrel into several states. Storm-Driven Curtailment Pushes Bitcoin Block Times Higher A massive winter storm, powered […]

Bitcoin faces renewed technical pressure as a veteran trader flags a completed bear channel, warning that downside risk remains dominant unless a critical price level is decisively reclaimed. Peter Brandt Highlights Bearish Bitcoin Structure With $93K Key Invalidation Level Peter Brandt, a veteran trader and chart analyst, shared on social media platform X on Jan. […]

Ripple’s renewed custody deal with Garanti BBVA expands secure crypto storage and transfers to millions of retail banking customers, signaling that institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure is moving from pilot programs to mainstream adoption. Ripple Secures Millions of New Users as Major Bank Renews Crypto Custody Deal Ripple executive Reece Merrick shared on social media platform […]

Silver is positioned for a dramatic surge as mounting U.S. debt and eroding dollar purchasing power push investors toward hard assets, with Robert Kiyosaki spotlighting precious metals and crypto as long-term winners amid deepening distrust in monetary leadership. Robert Kiyosaki Keeps Buying More Bitcoin and Silver as the Dollar Nears a Breaking Point Rich Dad […]

Institutional research is reshaping crypto narratives as Blackrock’s latest outlook frames Ethereum as a central beneficiary of surging stablecoin use and tokenization, signaling a shift from speculative trading toward real-world financial infrastructure adoption. Blackrock Outlook Puts Ethereum at the Center of Tokenization Shift Global crypto market narratives are increasingly shaped by institutional research rather than […]

XRP has been on a January 2026 roller coaster, kicking off the month with confidence before running headfirst into a sharp pullback. It jumped about 20% in the first week, topping out near $2.41 on Jan. 6, but fast forward to today and the crypto asset is changing hands at $1.91. Even so, a handful […]

UBS is quietly opening the door to cryptocurrency trading for wealthy clients, signaling a cautious but meaningful shift as global wealth managers respond to rising demand for bitcoin exposure and the growing role of blockchain in traditional finance. UBS Prepares Bitcoin Trading Pilot for Swiss Clients With Global Expansion, Report Traditional banks are increasingly reassessing […]

Nasdaq has cleared the way for significantly expanded trading in bitcoin and ethereum-linked options after a fast-tracked SEC greenlight removed long-standing contract limits on major crypto ETFs. SEC Steps Aside as Nasdaq Expands Crypto ETF Options — A Bullish Setup for Traders The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a notice on Jan. 21 […]