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MegaETH mainnet to launch Feb. 9 after clocking 35K TPS in testing

The 10.7 billion transactions seen during MegaETH’s stress test were more than the Ethereum blockchain has seen in its 10–year history.

HYPE rallies 60% on staking flows and balance-sheet buying — but can it last?

Hyperliquid’s HYPE token gained 60% amid heavy staking and balance-sheet accumulation, even as open interest and perpetual volumes remained largely flat.

AI-enabled scams rose 500% in 2025 as crypto theft goes ‘industrial’

TRM Labs says $35 billion in crypto was sent to scammer addresses globally last year as fraudsters scaled their operations with AI and businesslike efficiency.

Crypto options activity is keeping Bitcoin stuck near $90K, says Deribit

High options volume and concentrated open interest around key strike prices are keeping Bitcoin rangebound as traders favor hedged positions over leverage.

Sony doubles down on Soneium after first year of mainnet activity

Sony has added a $13 million investment to its partnership with Startale, signaling a longer-term infrastructure strategy, a year after Soneium’s mainnet debut.

Strive buys 334 BTC, shaves most debt from Semler Scientific deal

Strive has now become one of the top 10 largest corporate Bitcoin holders, with a treasury of 13,132 BTC, worth $1.17 billion.

Trump officials to meet banks, crypto companies as CLARITY talks resume: Report

US President Donald Trump's administration is seeking to break a deadlock over crypto market structure legislation as lawmakers remain divided on stablecoin yield.

Ripple takes blockchain into the back office with new treasury platform

Built on Ripple’s GTreasury acquisition, the platform integrates cash management with blockchain settlement as digital assets gain a foothold on corporate balance sheets.

Fed holds rate steady as recent dollar slide fuels Bitcoin, crypto debate

The FOMC paused rate cuts, but a weakening dollar may be doing the easing instead, reshaping expectations for Bitcoin, crypto markets and US monetary policy.

Coinbase launches prediction markets in all 50 US states via Kalshi

More than a month after announcing plans to move deeper into prediction markets, Coinbase said it would launch its offering for ”sports, politics, culture and more.”

Crypto PAC Fairshake reports $193M after industry donations ahead of US midterms

The funding represented a 37% increase in Fairshake’s cash on hand since it last disclosed its holdings in July 2025.

Bitcoin traders eye $93.5K liquidation sweep despite Fed interest rate pause

Bitcoin retreated from intraday highs after the US Fed left interest rates unchanged, but futures market data suggests traders may attempt to seize the short liquidity in BTC’s $93,500 range.

US senators to weigh CFTC, other amendments to crypto market structure bill

The US financial regulator has just one Senate-confirmed commissioner, leading to lawmakers' concerns about the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's balance and effectiveness.

Price predictions 1/28: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, HYPE, XMR

Bitcoin rallied above $90,000 as the US dollar index weakened, gold hit new highs and traders positioned ahead of Wednesday's FOMC. Will a rate cut or pause extend the BTC, altcoin rally?

Dubai Insurance launches crypto wallet premium payments, claims settlements

The digital wallet allows insurance premiums and claims to be settled in crypto through a regulated custody partnership with Zodia Custody.

Bitcoin price fails to follow as gold hits $5.3K record into FOMC

Bitcoin disappointed with an apparent failed breakout above $90,000 after gold soared to fresh highs and US dollar strength nosedived.

Fidelity readies digital dollar as stablecoins move into institutional finance

Fidelity will issue a stablecoin through its newly approved national trust bank, signaling deeper institutional use of blockchain-based payment infrastructure.

HYPE price soars 58% amid exploding commodities trading on Hyperliquid

HYPE has entered a classic breakout stage after its onchain activity exploded, with a 45% price rally to $50 next in the cards.

Banks fear stablecoin ‘bank run,’ regulators see limited impact

Banks warn stablecoins could siphon deposits from the banking system, but policy and regulatory experts say there’s little evidence of it happening yet.

Top Bitcoin mining stocks rise amid US winter storm hashrate decline

Hashrate fell sharply as Bitcoin miners curtailed operations during extreme winter conditions in the US, boosting profitability for companies that stayed online.

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