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Bitcoin rallies past $97,000 as investors seek haven assets
January 14, 2026 16:14
The largest cryptocurrency extended its rally, pushing related equities higher as well.
Big banks want to freeze innovation. History says that’s a mistake
January 14, 2026 16:11
The fight over stablecoin yield is less about protecting consumers and more about protecting banking incumbents, argues Bill Hughes, Senior Counsel and Director of Global Regulatory Matters for Consensys.
CleanSpark shares rise as bitcoin miner expands AI power capacity in Texas
January 14, 2026 15:15
Bitcoin miner targets large scale AI and high performance computing infrastructure in the Houston region.
Bybit Pay links with digital wallets Yape, Plin to offer crypto payments in Peru
January 14, 2026 15:15
Users can spend stablecoins and major cryptocurrencies which are automatically converted into Peruvian soles at the point of sale.
Blockchain lender Figure named 2026 'top pick' by Wall Street analyst
January 14, 2026 15:08
The Wall Street broker said that the regulatory momentum and a volatile banking backdrop are amplifying demand for Figure’s blockchain-based credit platform.
Crypto analytics firm Chainalysis says impersonation, AI crypto scams stole $17 billion last year
January 14, 2026 14:43
Scams and fraud against individuals are increasing and if the trend continues, they could soon surpass crypto stolen via cyberattacks, Chainalysis said.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Internet Computer (ICP) Surges 13% as Index Rises
January 14, 2026 14:43
Hedera (HBAR) was also among the top performers, up 3% from Tuesday.
Algorand Foundation returns to U.S. amid friendlier crypto regulation under Trump
January 14, 2026 14:00
The blockchain nonprofit is moving its base of operations back to the United States and has appointed a new board to oversee its next phase of growth.
Congress must bar interest on payment stablecoins to avoid harming Main Street lending
January 14, 2026 13:00
Allowing crypto exchanges and other intermediaries to offer yield-like incentives on payment stablecoins would pose significant risks to local economies, argues Kevin Paintner, chairman of the Independent Community Bankers of America’s Digital Assets Subcommittee.
Germany’s second-largest lender DZ Bank secures retail crypto trading MiCA license
January 14, 2026 12:42
DZ Bank will "shortly" roll out a crypto trading platform for cooperative banks to offer to clients.