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The asset manager said bitcoin’s institutional adoption and asset tokenization are pushing digital assets toward scale, potentially reaching tens of trillions by decade’s end.

An ordinance to amend the city’s zoning laws laid out guidelines for where a crypto miner could operate in the area and how loud the operation could be. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen in Kingsport, Tennessee approved changes to the city’s zoning rules that could pave the way for cryptocurrency mining companies and data centers to operate locally. In a Tuesday meeting, the board unanimously approved on first reading an ordinance to amend the land zoning related to data centers and cryptocurrency mining sites, according to local reports. The ordinance sets guidelines on where those facilities could be located within the city. Its approval followed a recommendation from Kingsport’s planning division in December and requires a second vote before the amendment is formally adopted. Read more

BlackRock’s 2026 Thematic Outlook put Ethereum at the center of its tokenization thesis, asking whether the network could serve as a “toll road.” BlackRock stated that “of tokenized assets 65%+ are on Ethereum.” The framing pushes Ethereum into an infrastructure role rather than a directional call on ETH. A “toll road” model depends on where […] The post BlackRock backs Ethereum gatekeeping tokenization even though its market share is under threat appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The president previously said the Biden administration was primarily to blame for banks dropping him as a client, not bank executives themselves.

The independent advisory board, comprising researchers and industry experts, plans to publish papers on digital-security risks and guidance for developers, organizations and users. Coinbase has formed an independent advisory board to assess how advances in quantum computing could affect the cryptography used by major blockchain networks, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. In a Wednesday blog post, Coinbase introduced the advisory board formed by experts in quantum computing, cryptography, distributed systems and blockchain security from academia and industry, including senior researchers from major universities, the Ethereum ecosystem and Coinbase. The board will publish public papers assessing the state of quantum computing and its implications for blockchain systems, issue guidance for developers, organizations and users and respond to major advances in quantum technology with independent analysis. Read more

The Optimism Foundation's proposal would link the value of the OP token more directly to the economic performance of the Superchain.

Bitcoin has posted a dip below the $90,000 level. But how much of the drop was the result of various macroeconomic, geopolitical, and regulatory factors? Analysts have shared their insights. The post Euphoria Over the US Commitment to Crypto Quickly Faded, But Which Key Factors Affect Bitcoin – Analysts Weigh In appeared first on Cryptonews.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk reiterated claims that rapid AI advances and humanoid robots will reshape work, energy demand, and the economy.

At Davos, Jeremy Allaire said Circle's stablecoin functions as shared infrastructure rather than a competitor to banks or card networks. Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire said the company views its dollar-pegged stablecoin as neutral financial infrastructure with network effects, rather than a product meant to compete with existing payment companies. Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box during the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland, Allaire said Circle does not view card networks such as Visa or Mastercard as competitors, describing them instead as “significant partners.” According to Allaire, stablecoins are “network effect businesses,” with usage and circulation increasing as more developers and institutions integrate, adding that Circle operates as a “neutral company” that does not compete with banks, payment companies or exchanges. Read more

Ethereum trades near $3,000 as it holds key support, with ETH/BTC at a crucial level and on-chain data pointing to continued accumulation.

A record surge in activity on the Ethereum network is likely being driven by scam-related behavior rather than genuine user growth, according to the bank's analysts.

Roger Bayston, Head of Digital Assets at Franklin Templeton, unpacks how one of the world's largest asset managers embraced tokenization.

Bitcoin & Ethereum ETFs have seen more than $1B in one-day outflows on Jan. 21, led by BlackRock's IBIT ($356.6M) and Fidelity's FBTC ($287.7M). Ether ETFs have shed $297.5M, mostly from ETHA. Solana and XRP ETFs have logged net inflows, per SoSoValue. Inflows since launch remained positive overall. The post Bitcoin & Ethereum ETFs Shed Over $1B – But Solana and XRP See Inflows appeared first on Cryptonews.

An actively managed fund blends Bitcoin, precious metals and mining stocks as asset managers expand crypto’s role in macro and capital-preservation strategies. Bitwise Asset Management has launched a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to hedge against currency debasement, underscoring how digital assets are increasingly being incorporated into broader macro investment strategies following the success of spot Bitcoin ETFs. On Thursday, Bitwise unveiled the Bitwise Proficio Currency Debasement ETF, which trades on the NYSE under the ticker BPRO. The actively managed fund seeks to address the declining purchasing power of fiat currencies through a portfolio that includes Bitcoin (BTC), precious metals and mining equities. Unlike spot Bitcoin ETFs, BPRO allows for discretionary allocation across crypto and commodity-linked assets. The structure appears aimed at wealth managers seeking Bitcoin exposure without committing to a single-asset crypto product, particularly amid persistent inflation concerns. Read m...

The digital asset infrastructure firm’s shares were priced above the expected range as it debuted on the New York Stock Exchange.

XRP dropped 19% since January 5, thereby pushing retail into extreme fear territory.

While SOL has pulled back slightly in recent days, on-chain activity is heating up as a new wave of AI-focused tokens drives fresh interest across the Solana ecosystem.Leading the charge is Bags, a viral new launchpad built on Solana that has quickly become a favorite among users of the generative AI platform Claude.Similar to Pump.fun, […] The post Solana Price Prediction: Solana Activity Explodes as AI Tokens Go Viral – Is This the New Trend? appeared first on Cryptonews.

U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded three straight trading sessions of net outflows this week, totaling $1.58 billion. The pullback follows a brief stretch of positive follow-through, sandwiched between another three-day outflow streak from Jan. 7 – 9 that totaled $1.134 billion, or about $378 million a day leaving the category. Earlier in the month, […] The post Over $1B in Bitcoin liquidity evaporated as the Wall Street feedback loop looks to wipe out gains appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Strategy’s new perpetual funding wall defends its Bitcoin hoard—but creates severe fault lines during times of stress, analysts argue.

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire has pushed back on banking warnings that stablecoin rewards could pull deposits, citing money market fund history and noting most laws bar issuers from paying interest. IMF panelists weighed payment gains and policy risks. GENIUS Act has framed U.S. rules for stablecoins now. The post Circle CEO Rejects Claims Stablecoin Yields Threaten Banks appeared first on Cryptonews.