CME bets on altcoins as Cardano, Chainlink and Stellar futures go live Feb. 9
CME will list Cardano, Chainlink and Stellar futures on Feb. 9, adding micro and standard contracts as institutions seek regulated altcoin exposure and hedging tools. CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives exchange, announced plans to launch futures contracts tied to…...
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Pump.fun revamps creator fees as Solana memecoin launches near 30,000 daily
Pump.fun adds creator fee sharing, ownership transfers, and future trader-voted narratives after Solana memecoin launches spike back toward 30,000 in a single day. Pump.fun announced modifications to its creator-fee system as token launches on the platform reached nearly 30,000 in…...
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Southern Utah man sentenced to 3 years in prison for crypto-linked wire fraud scheme
Federal prosecutors said Brian Garry Sewell defrauded investors of nearly $3 million and ran an unlicensed cash-to-crypto business that moved more than $5 million....
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Coinbase faces CLARITY Act backlash as Citron targets stablecoin yield moat
Citron says Brian Armstrong quit backing the CLARITY Act to shield Coinbase’s stablecoin yields, as DC, Ripple, and tokenization firms race to rewrite the bill. Citron Research on Thursday accused Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong of opposing the Senate’s CLARITY Act…...
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Stablecoin rails give Interactive Brokers 24/7 funding edge with USDC, RLUSD, PYUSD
Interactive Brokers now lets eligible clients fund accounts 24/7 with USDC and, soon, RLUSD and PYUSD, using ZeroHash to convert stablecoins into USD within minutes and bypass slow, expensive bank wires. Interactive Brokers announced on January 15, 2026, the launch…...
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Cathie Wood: Bitcoin emerges as top diversification bet for 2026 portfolios
ARK’s Cathie Wood says Bitcoin’s low correlation and fixed supply make it a powerful diversification tool, after a 360% price surge since late 2022. ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood stated in the firm’s 2026 outlook report that Bitcoin will serve…...
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Ethereum Hits Staking Highs as ETH Price Targets $4K Zone
Ethereum (ETH) is now trading near a key range that may decide its short-term move. The $3,300–$3,400 zone is being tested after the asset broke out of key technical patterns. Breakout Supports Bullish Setup Analyst Merlijn The Trader has pointed out a few important technical patterns on the 12-hour...
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Two Prime selected to manage $250 million in bitcoin for Digital Wealth Partners
The institutional bitcoin manager expands its mandate as demand for professional risk-managed digital asset strategies grows....
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Ethereum Treasury Bitmine Makes $200M Bet On MrBeast’s Company
Ethereum treasury company Bitmine has announced a $200 million investment into Beast Industries, owned by popular creator MrBeast. Bitmine Is Making An Investment In MrBeast-Owned Firm As revealed in a press release, Bitmine Immersion Technologies is investing $200 million into Beast Industries in a deal that’s expected to close...
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XRP Stalls At $2.1: Ripple ETFs Hit $1.37B in Assets 35 Days of Straight Inflows
XRP is holding near $2.10 while its new spot exchange-traded funds quietly pass the $1.37Bn mark. The token sat at around $2.13 on Friday after a small -3.2% dip over the past day. It stayed above the $2 support level but well under this month’s swing high near $2.41. ...
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