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Bitcoin is trading like a high-beta risk asset instead of a dollar hedge, analysts say, as gold soars and the DXY hits yearly lows.

Bullion ripped past $5,500 and sentiment gauges hit “extreme greed,” while bitcoin stayed pinned below $90K — a split that’s getting harder to ignore.

Fidelity announced the launch of a stablecoin on the Ethereum mainnet, positioning the token as a compliance-wrapped settlement dollar distributed through the firm's brokerage, custody, and wealth management channels. The move lands amid what looks like a stablecoin sprawl, as estimates suggest 59 new major stablecoins launched in 2025 alone, per third-party tracker Stablewatch. This […] The post Banks may lose up to $500B after Fidelity’s official token launches on Ethereum with freeze powers appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Solana has seen a steep decline in the number of validators securing the blockchain, a trend that industry participants say is being driven by rising costs for smaller operators. The post Solana Loses Two-Thirds of Validators as Smaller Nodes Exit, Raising Centralization Concerns appeared first on Cryptonews.

The crypto market is down today. BTC fell 1.7% to $87,820, and ETH is down 2.5% to $2,942. “This period of consolidation allows for a necessary reset.” The post Why Is Crypto Down Today? – January 29, 2026 appeared first on Cryptonews.

Current blockchain infrastructure has inadequate throughput and systematic front-running. Real-world finance demands sub-second finality and fair transaction ordering. Opinion by: Joshua Sum, head of product at Solayer Labs Consider a single, borderless financial market operating around the clock, where a farmer in Nebraska can instantly hedge wheat futures. At the same time, a pension fund in Tokyo trades Tesla shares seamlessly, all without permission, intermediaries or geographic constraints.  This isn’t science fiction. Read more

Bitcoin has been called "digital gold," and some of its key properties may help BTC rally more than the precious metal in percentage terms. Bitcoin (BTC) has vastly underperformed gold (XAU) in the past year, dropping by 13.25% compared with the precious metal’s almost 100% rally. Can BTC catch up to gold’s gains? Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s supply is capped at 21 million, with about 1 million left to be mined. Read more

PUMP and ZEC have dumped the most over the past 24 hours.

Heavy outflows from Bitcoin ETFs have diminished, putting BTC price in a better position to overcome the next hurdle at $93,000. Bitcoin’s (BTC) pre-FOMC rally on Wednesday stalled at $90,000 amid stiff overhead resistance and weak ETF demand. Still, several data points suggested that upward momentum may increase once the BTC/USD pair breaks above $93,000. Key takeaways: BTC bulls must flip the $90,000-$93,000 range into new support. Read more

Hong Kong-listed OSL Group plans acquisitions and global expansion after securing fresh capital to scale its stablecoin and digital payments business. OSL Group has raised $200 million in equity financing as it steps up plans to expand its stablecoin trading and payment businesses globally. The Hong Kong–listed digital asset company said the capital injection will strengthen its balance sheet and support growth across regulated digital payment and settlement services, according to a Thursday announcement. “The market has strongly validated OSL Group’s strategic positioning within the stablecoin and payment space,” chief financial officer Ivan Wong said. “This financing round will allow us to welcome more like-minded strategic and long-term investors,” he added. Read more

Bitcoin outperforms past bear cycles, but analysts warn a 2026 convergence near $35K could lead to a deeper drop despite current strength.

Solana’s validator count has dropped 68% since 2023 as rising costs and zero-fee competition push smaller node operators offline. Solana’s validator count has fallen dramatically over the past three years, raising concerns about the blockchain network’s decentralization as the economics of running a node squeezes out smaller operators. The number of Solana validators fell 68% to 795 as of Wednesday, from a peak of 2,560 validator nodes in March 2023, according to Solanacompass data. Validators are responsible for adding new blocks and verifying transactions in proposed blocks, playing a vital role in the operations of the decentralized ledger. Read more

Ripple has pushed deeper into corporate finance with a new treasury platform that aims to let finance teams manage cash and digital assets in one system. The product, called Ripple Treasury, is built on treasury management software Ripple acquired in October 2025 when it bought GTreasury in a $1 billion deal. The new move represents […] The post Ripple’s billion dollar masterstroke forces 13,000 banks to rethink corporate cash while raising tough questions for XRP appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Metaplanet said proceeds will be used for Bitcoin purchases, its Bitcoin income business and partial debt repayment as it executes its capital strategy. Tokyo-listed Bitcoin-focused company Metaplanet approved an overseas capital raise of as much as $137 million, combining new common shares and stock acquisition rights as it looks to expand its Bitcoin holdings and reduce debt.  In a Thursday filing, Metaplanet said it plans to issue 24.5 million common shares at 499 Japanese yen per share, raising about 12.24 billion yen ($78 million) upfront. It also approved the issuance of 159,440 stock acquisition rights, representing up to 15.9 million additional shares, which could raise about $56 million if exercised.  The warrants give investors the option to buy shares later at a fixed price above the current market level, but only over the next year. Both the shares and warrants will be sold privately to overseas investors, subject to routine closing conditions, according to the filing.  Read more

Trump-linked stablecoin USD1 is surging on institutional adoption, while the U.S. President’s official meme coin reels from waning hype.

Regulators gain wider discretion to vet shareholders, finances and controls as South Korea tightens crypto market access. South Korea’s National Assembly has approved an overhaul of the country’s crypto licensing regime, tightening entry requirements for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) and expanding scrutiny to include controlling shareholders. On Thursday, lawmakers passed an amendment to the Act on Reporting and Using Specified Financial Transaction Information, a cornerstone of Korea’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) framework for digital assets. The committee substitute bill was approved at a plenary session and is expected to take effect six months after the law is enacted. The new rules widen background checks for crypto firms applying to operate in South Korea. Regulators will now vet not just company executives but also major shareholders. The list of red flags has expanded beyond financial crimes to include offenses such as drug trafficking, tax evasion, fair-trade violations, serious economic cr...

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During the final week of January, Bitcoin saw renewed volatility, which accelerated as positioning started shifting. The cryptocurrency has traded between $86,000 and $93,000 after retracing from its October 2025 peak near $126,000. While macro, as well as political uncertainty, has undoubtedly driven near-term risk reduction, the same environment has also prompted some of the […]

Crypto exchange Bybit said its new “My Bank” accounts will give users personal IBANs, instant fiat access, multi-currency transfers and crypto trading under their own name. Bybit, one of the world’s biggest crypto exchanges by trading volume, plans to launch retail banking services on its platform starting in February, the company said Thursday. Bybit unveiled the product, “My Bank powered by Bybit,” during a live online keynote on Thursday. Bybit CEO Ben Zhou said the service will offer users a personal IBAN (international bank account number), allowing them to send and receive funds across banks in multiple currencies, with US dollar transfers supported at launch. Read more

Santiment data suggests XRP whales are accumulating during consolidation, even as price remains below key levels.