Christopher Wood, Jefferies’ global head of equity strategy, swapped a 10% bitcoin allocation with gold on concern quantum computing could weaken bitcoin’s security case....

Iran’s on-chain crypto activity surged to about $7.80 billion in 2025, driven in large part by mass protests that began in late December 2025. According to Chainalysis, the rise reflects both ordinary people moving assets out of banks and state-linked actors shifting funds on blockchain networks. The shift was...

Newrez’s move to accept crypto for mortgage qualification reflects the growing integration of digital assets in financial systems, catering to modern investors. The post Major lender Newrez to accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins for mortgage qualification appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

With Bitcoin (BTC) hovering near recent highs after touching about $98,000 a day earlier, traders are weighing geopolitical headlines against signs of shifting demand from large U.S. investors. The next move hinges on whether American institutions return as steady buyers or remain cautious, a decision that could keep prices...

TikTok coins are supposedly “the next meta in the trenches,” indicating how Gen Z slang can wrongfoot even experienced traders like crypto veteran Jordan Fish. What TikTok Coins Actually Are TikTok coins are meme coins that get promoted on TikTok instead of traditional crypto platforms like X, Telegram or...

A suspected insider’s ‘Maduro trade’ and fresh Iran bets on Polymarket fuel fears of “information laundering” and prompt a bill to ban U.S. officials from trading. Polymarket, a blockchain-based prediction marketplace platform, faces mounting scrutiny over allegations of insider trading…...

Matrixport says Bitcoin’s on‑chain health is improving after Q4 stress, with downside risks fading but limited new capital arguing for selective, low‑leverage exposure. Cryptocurrency analytics firm Matrixport said Bitcoin’s (BTC) on-chain structure has begun to recover following stress observed in…...

Google Play will block unlicensed foreign crypto apps in South Korea, tightening VASP enforcement and boosting domestic exchanges like Upbit and Bithumb. Foreign cryptocurrency exchange applications are expected to become unavailable for download or unable to receive updates through South…...

[PRESS RELEASE – Gibraltar, Gibraltar, January 16th, 2026] MINGO today announced the launch of MINGO Tickets, its digital ticketing platform, alongside its expansion across 54 countries. Designed to make event access verifiable and reliable, the platform improves the fan experience while giving organisers greater confidence and control over ticketing....

Your day-ahead look for Jan. 16, 2026...