Author: John Smith
Bitnomial has cleared a key regulatory step that allows it to launch prediction markets in the U.S. Summary The CFTC issued a no-action letter covering Bitnomial’s event-based contracts. Relief applies to narrow reporting and recordkeeping rules for certain swaps. The approval clears the way for regulated U.S. prediction markets on Bitnomial. Bitnomial has taken a regulatory step that opens the door to a rapidly growing type of U.S.-based crypto trading. According to a Jan. 8 notice by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the approval comes through a narrowly scoped no-action letter issued by the agency’s market oversight and clearing…
Stablecoins quietly crossed a milestone in 2025, cementing their role as the plumbing of global digital finance as transaction volumes surged to levels that rival major payment networks. Summary Stablecoins—cryptocurrencies pegged to assets such as the U.S. dollar—benefited from regulatory clarity after the Trump administration pushed through dedicated legislation under the Genius Act in July. Adoption among banks, retailers, and tech giants spiked. Firms including Standard Chartered, Walmart, and Amazon exploring stablecoin launches. Regulators such as the IMF have warned that stablecoins could disrupt traditional finance. Total stablecoin transaction volumes jumped 72% last year to $33 trillion, fueled by growing…
Morgan Stanley is stepping up its crypto ambitions, unveiling plans for a digital wallet and expanded cryptocurrency trading as Wall Street’s biggest banks race deeper into tokenization and blockchain finance. Summary Morgan Stanley intends to launch a digital wallet in the second half of 2026. The bank also plans to roll out trading in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana on its E*TRADE platform. It also submitted an application to the SEC for an Ethereum Trust. According to Barron’s, the investment bank said Thursday it intends to launch a digital wallet in the second half of 2026 that will support tokenized assets—including…
When we started digging into Europe’s crypto media traffic in the third quarter of 2025, one thing became obvious very quickly: just five countries accounted for 72% of all crypto-native media visits across Europe. Out of roughly 67 million total visits recorded during the quarter, nearly three-quarters came from France, the Netherlands, Germany, Russia, and Poland. Summary France, the Netherlands, Germany, Russia, and Poland account for 72% of Europe’s crypto-native media visits in Q3 2025. While total Q3 traffic rose about 4% from Q2, visits declined month by month after a strong July, with Eastern Europe providing most of the…
Polygon’s native token extended its rally for an eighth straight session, climbing to its highest level since Dec. 2 as network activity surged, alongside the company’s unveiling of the Open Money Stack — a modular, chain-neutral payments infrastructure aimed at enabling regulated, interoperable stablecoin payments and modernizing global money movement. As part of the shift, Polygon is formally positioning itself as a payments company, with a rebrand expected in the coming weeks to reflect a fintech- and institution-focused strategy that remains compatible with existing financial rails and regulatory frameworks. Summary Polygon token price rose for eight consecutive days. The token…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Dogecoin and Avalanche struggle as momentum fades, while ZKP draws attention with fair presale and AI use cases. Summary Dogecoin faces pressure as weak demand persists, while Zero Knowledge Proof gains traction through its fair presale model. Zero Knowledge Proof is drawing smart money interest with anti-whale limits, AI use cases, and strong presale demand. As major coins stall, traders target ZKP early, attracted by its auction pricing and balanced market structure. The crypto market is seeing a lot…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As Cardano shows renewed breakout signals, investor capital is increasingly rotating toward Remittix, a PayFi-focused challenger gaining traction through real-world utility. Summary Rising futures volume, strong weekly gains, and key technical levels are reinforcing bullish Cardano price predictions despite short-term volatility. While ADA consolidates, investors are shifting attention to early-stage projects with live products and clearer near-term catalysts. With a live wallet, audited security, confirmed exchange listings, and upcoming crypto-to-fiat payments, Remittix is emerging as a leading PayFi contender…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As Bitcoin cloud mining matures in 2026, TokensCloud is emerging as a leading platform by combining transparent contracts, distributed infrastructure, and user-focused design. Summary TokensCloud removes hardware complexity, offering clear pricing, short-term contracts, and real-time earnings dashboards. Distributed data centers across the U.S. and Canada use diversified energy strategies to improve stability and efficiency. With asset isolation, multi-node deployment, automated operations, and simple onboarding, the platform caters to both new and experienced miners. Cloud mining continues reshaping Bitcoin (BTC)…
Bitcoin enters a 2026 consolidation phase as capital inflows slow, ETFs normalize, options reset positioning and long-term treasuries replace the old whale‑retail cycle. Summary CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju says diversified liquidity and long-term treasuries have broken the classic whale‑sell, retail‑dump Bitcoin cycle. On-chain data shows low large‑holder exchange activity, weak retail demand, normalized ETF inflows and a major options expiry resetting positioning into 2026. VALR’s Farzam Ehsani links Bitcoin’s consolidation to capital rotation into gold and silver, while Michael Terpin warns 2026 could still resemble a down year. Bitcoin’s capital inflows have declined significantly as the cryptocurrency consolidates, according…
Binance will remove 23 low-liquidity spot trading pairs on Jan. 9, 2026, deactivating bots while keeping the underlying tokens tradable via other pairs. Summary Binance will delist 23 spot trading pairs on Jan. 9, 2026, after a periodic market quality review. The exchange cites low liquidity and trading volume but keeps the underlying tokens tradable via other pairs. Automated spot trading bots on affected pairs will be shut down, and users are urged to adjust settings. Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, announced plans to remove 23 spot trading pairs from its platform, effective January 9, 2026, at…