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$18B asset manager F/m seeks SEC approval to tokenize US Treasury ETF

F/m Investments seeks SEC relief to record ownership of its $6 billion Treasury ETF on a permissioned blockchain as tokenization spreads on Wall Street.

Nomura’s Laser Digital rolls out yield-bearing Bitcoin fund

The fund targets institutional investors seeking returns beyond traditional long-only, “vanilla” Bitcoin exposure.

Vietnam opens licensing window for digital asset trading platforms

The licensing move operationalizes Vietnam’s crypto pilot, though regulators have yet to confirm receiving or approving any exchange applications.

Bitcoin Policy Institute, Fedi, Cornell to study American views on financial privacy

The initiative comes as enforcement actions and pending market structure legislation raise questions about how privacy tools and open-source developers are treated.

Bitcoin analysts predict ‘prolonged consolidation’ for BTC price

Bitcoin’s onchain structure “remains fragile,” said Glassnode, warning of a prolonged consolidation period ahead for BTC price.

Strive plans to raise $150M to pay down debt and buy more Bitcoin

The company also plans private debt-for-equity swaps for some holders of the Semler convertible notes that may shrink its offering size.

BitGo sets IPO price at $18 as shares to begin trading on NYSE

BitGo priced its IPO at $18 a share and expects NYSE trading to begin Thursday, with SEC filings showing major holdings by founders and early investors.

Thailand plans crypto ETF rules as institutional interest increases

Thailand’s SEC is planning new crypto ETF and futures trading regulations as the country looks to position itself as a regional crypto hub for institutions.

Saga pauses chainlet after $7M exploit that depegged its stablecoin

Saga’s US dollar-pegged stablecoin has dropped to $0.75, while the protocol's total value locked has fallen by around 55% over the past 24 hours.

Don’t bet on institutional investors to run Bitcoin to $150K: Researcher

FFTT founder Luke Gromen said institutional investors may not do much for Bitcoin's price this year, but other analysts have previously argued they’ll be key to a Bitcoin resurgence.

Buterin tips distributed validators to simplify Ethereum staking

While complex to set up, distributed validator technology could improve Ethereum’s staking experience, according to the creator of Ethereum.

Columbia professor says NYSE tokenization plan reads like ‘vaporware’

NYSE unveiled a plan on Monday to enable blockchain-based 24/7 trading and instant settlement of stocks and ETFs, in addition to custody features.

No deal yet with Dems on crypto bill, Senator Boozman confirms

The US Senate Agriculture Committee released a Republican draft of the market structure bill, which includes protections for crypto developers, setting it up for a markup next week.

Bitwise says Q4 showed signs of a bear market bottom

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan argued crypto markets performed poorly in Q4 despite strong fundamentals, similar to early 2023 when crypto rebounded from 2022 lows.

Crypto could hit $28T by 2030 on Bitcoin, DeFi, tokenization: ARK

ARK Invest’s latest analysis affirms it still sees Bitcoin reaching close to a $1 million price tag in 2030 on growing adoption.

X to roll out ‘Starterpacks’ featuring Bitcoin and crypto’s top posters

X head of product Nikita Bier said the feature will launch in a few weeks, and already has over 1,000 pre-made “packs” of accounts to follow in each interest category — such as memecoin trading and crypto.

US stocks, crypto rise after Trump pauses planned European tariffs

The S&P 500 climbed, crypto stocks were mixed and Bitcoin and Ether posted modest gains on Wednesday after Donald Trump called off his recent tariff threat.

Crypto bill could be delayed as Senate focuses on affordability: Report

The Senate Banking Committee is backing Donald Trump’s move to bar institutions from buying family homes, which could delay the market structure bill, Bloomberg reports.

ETH funding rate turns negative, but will Ether bulls take the bait?

Crypto traders often view negative funding rates as a strong buy signal, but several data points suggest ETH investors have good reasons to remain risk-averse.

UN receives Circle grant to upgrade cross-border refugee aid

Circle said digital financial infrastructure, including stablecoins, can save 20% of the cost of delivering humanitarian aid.

Vitalik Buterin makes decentralized social media a 2026 priority

The Ethereum co-founder urged broader adoption of open social platforms, saying decentralized social media can improve online communication by restoring competition.

ETH whales bought the dip, but will accumulators prevent a drop to $2.7K?

Institutional investors and crypto whales viewed the ETH price drop below $3,000 as a buying opportunity, but data still hints at a deeper sell-off to $2,700.

US Senate Agriculture Committee to release updated market structure bill

The committee released a draft bill in November proposing a regulatory framework, but some lawmakers still have concerns about provisions on DeFi, ethics and stablecoins.

US Crypto czar Sacks says banks, crypto will merge into 'one digital asset industry'

In an interview from the WEF in Davos, David Sacks addressed disputes over stablecoin yield and the crypto market structure legislation that's stalled in the US Senate.

Iran‘s central bank acquired $507M in USDt to prop up rial: Elliptic

The Central Bank of Iran reportedly stockpiled more than half a billion dollars worth of USDt amid escalating protests and crypto usage in the country.

XRP flashes signal that last triggered 68% price drop

A bearish signal from XRP’s cost-basis metric projected a major price drop, fueled by a weakening technical structure and spot ETF outflows. Will bulls defend critical price support?

Price predictions 1/21: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, XMR, LINK

Technical charts highlight improving fundamentals in Bitcoin and select altcoins, but bears selling the range highs and softening investor sentiment threaten to snuff out the recovery.

Trump: US has to ‘make it so that China doesn’t get the hold‘ of crypto

The US president said he supported the GENIUS Act because it was "politically popular,” but added the main reason was in response to China.

Steak ’n Shake taps Bitcoin bonus program for hourly employees

The fast-food chain said employees will receive a BTC bonus per hour worked, with payouts vesting after two years and limited to company-operated locations.

Bitcoin-to-gold ratio falls to new low, but analysts say BTC’s discounted ‘setups are rare’

Gold’s record-breaking rally inadvertently put pressure on Bitcoin’s allure, but analysts say historical data shows BTC eventually starts a catch-up rally.

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