Author: John Smith
State Street Corp., long a stalwart of traditional finance, is making its biggest move yet into digital assets, unveiling a platform to support tokenized deposits, stablecoins, and crypto-backed funds for institutional clients. Summary The Boston-based custodian will develop and manage money-market and exchange-traded funds alongside cash products such as tokenized deposits and stablecoins. Last month, State Street partnered with Michael Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital to launch a tokenized fund. The move follows a wave of big banks and asset managers introducing tokenized products. The Boston-based custodian, according to Bloomberg, will develop and manage money-market and exchange-traded funds, collaborating with both its…
A group of Democratic lawmakers has sharply criticized the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for what they describe as a dramatic retreat from enforcing U.S. securities laws against major cryptocurrency firms, warning that the move threatens investors and market integrity. Summary Ongoing litigation against Binance, Coinbase, Kraken and others abruptly ended after Trump was elected. The timing of the closures raises questions about political influence, Dems argue. The letter specifically mentions Justin Sun, whose SEC case remains paused while he invests millions in Trump-linked crypto ventures. In a letter to SEC Chairman Paul Atkins, Democratic Representatives Maxine Waters, Sean Casten,…
Zcash fell 7.6% on the day, defying what would typically be seen as a regulatory win, after the Zcash Foundation said the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its investigation into the public charity without recommending enforcement action. Summary The Zcash Foundation announced that the SEC has closed its investigation into the organization, without recommending enforcement action. The inquiry, which began in August 2023, raised concerns over certain crypto asset offerings but has now been resolved. Following the news, the ZEC token surged 12%, reversing a recent decline. But today’s downward trajectory underscores a familiar dynamic in crypto…
BitMine’s stock price was stuck in a tight range after the company announced a $200 million investment in MrBeast’s company, as investors awaited the results of a key shareholder vote. Summary BitMine stock remained in a tight range after the company invested in Beast Industries. The company’s shareholder vote ended on Wednesday and the results are coming soon. Technicals suggest that the Ethereum price will rebound in the near term. BitMine, led by Tom Lee, made a significant investment in Beast Industries, underscoring the convergence of digital finance and the creator economy. Beast Industries, which MrBeast runs, operates a media…
MSTR stock price has stabilized this month, helped by the ongoing Bitcoin recovery, and as investors bought the dip after it crashed by over 65% from its highest point in 2025. Summary MSTR stock has formed a bullish divergence and a double-bottom pattern. Technical analysis points to a Bitcoin rebound in the near term. Strategy has more gains to go if Bitcoin rebounds. Strategy, the biggest Bitcoin (BTC) treasury company, was trading at $176 on January 15, up by 18% from its lowest level this year. This article explores the key reasons why the stock may be on the cusp…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Ethereum tests $3,300 as on-chain activity rises, while Remittix gains real demand amid resilient crypto markets. Summary Remittix wallet goes live on iOS with $28.8m raised, and full crypto-to-fiat payments launching Feb 9, 2026. With 701m tokens sold and CertiK verification, Remittix gains traction as a real-world PayFi solution. Remittix targets global crypto adoption with bank payouts in 30+ countries and strong investor momentum. Ethereum has also been gaining quite a lot of attention in the crypto market today,…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Solana is back in focus as improving market conditions lift SOL’s outlook, while payment-driven projects like Remittix gain attention alongside Layer-1 recoveries. Summary Rising volume, strong on-chain activity, and firm support levels are keeping bullish Solana price prediction scenarios in play. As interest moves beyond pure L1 performance, payment-focused crypto projects are attracting growing investor attention. With a live wallet, a February 2026 PayFi launch, and over $28.8m raised, Remittix is emerging as a crypto-to-fiat contender alongside established networks…
Wyoming launches a fully reserved, state-managed dollar stablecoin on Solana, using Franklin Templeton as asset manager and LayerZero bridges to bring the token to major EVM chains. Summary Wyoming debuts the Frontier Stable Token on Solana, backed by cash and short-term Treasuries, with Franklin Templeton managing reserves and Fiduciary Trust as custodian. Interest on reserves will help fund state school programs, while users get second-scale settlement, low fees and on-chain transparency under a state regulatory framework. The token lists via Wyoming-based Kraken and can bridge to Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, Polygon and Avalanche through LayerZero, after tests across 11 candidate networks.…
XRP slides 3% and loses fourth place to BNB even as spot ETFs keep adding exposure, with price trapped between rising ETF demand and stiff technical resistance. Summary XRP fell about 3% in 24 hours, slipping below BNB in market cap rankings as traders faded its recent rally despite resilient ETF and derivatives activity. Open interest has ticked higher but remains under its Jan. 6 peak, while U.S. spot XRP ETFs have seen only a single outflow day since launch and assets keep expanding. On the 4‑hour chart, XRP holds above the 50‑EMA and trades below the 100‑ and 200‑day EMAs,…
Internet Computer was one of the best performers in the cryptocurrency market on Thursday, supported by a newly released proposal to combat inflation. At the same time, exchange balances for the token have dropped significantly. Summary Internet Computer price rose nearly 34% on Thursday, supported by a tokenomics overhaul by the development team. Whales have been moving their holdings off exchanges. A bullish flag pattern has been forming on the weekly chart. According to data from crypto.news, Internet Computer (ICP) rallied 34% to an intraday high of $4.78 on Thursday, morning Asian time, before stabilizing near $4.66 when writing. Its…