Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 8 hours ago
Charles Hoskinson used a January 9, 2026 video update to outline an aggressive 2026 push that aims to turn Cardano’s DeFi stack into a cross-ecosystem product, explicitly targeting Bitcoin and XRP DeFi integrations alongside Midnight, new bridges, ex...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 10 hours ago
According to official releases and news reports, India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) rolled out tougher Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and anti-money-laundering checks that crypto platforms must use when bringing new users on board.
Based on reports...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 20 hours ago
Bitcoin’s mining difficulty slipped to a little over 146 trillion in the network’s first difficulty recalibration of 2026, offering a small but measurable easing for miners. According to multiple reports, the adjustment completed in early January red...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 22 hours ago
The price of Bitcoin is infamous for its inactivity during the weekends, and it has not disappointed in the past day. The premier cryptocurrency continues to hover around the psychological $90,000 mark, with no significant movement observed over the...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 day ago
Samson Mow, the founder of Bitcoin infrastructure firm JAN3, said on social media that he expects Elon Musk to “go hard into BTC” in 2026. Reports have disclosed the comment came as part of a set of bold forecasts from Mow on January 11, 2026, and it...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 day ago
Tennessee’s sports betting regulator has ordered Polymarket, Kalshi, and Crypto.com to cease offering sports betting contracts, bringing focus to the regulatory landscape of event contract exchanges. The agency accused the three major predictio...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 day ago
A recently ratified law in the state of Louisiana has helped seniors recover $200,000 following a Bitcoin ATM-related scam operation. This development represents a fine example of government protecting users’ interests even while encouraging d...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 day ago
Nasdaq and the CME Group have stepped up a joint effort to give big investors a single, regulated way to measure crypto markets. According to Nasdaq, the firms have reintroduced the Nasdaq Crypto Index as the Nasdaq-CME Crypto Index (NCI), a benchmar...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 day ago
The Bitcoin Spot ETFs have experienced a turbulent start to 2026 after early inflows were wiped out by four consecutive days of withdrawals. Amid Bitcoin’s recent failure to sustain its market recovery above $94,000, institutional investors are...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 day ago
A new wave of political ads is pushing a sharp message into living rooms and phone banks: tell your senator to back crypto legislation only if decentralized finance, or DeFi, is left out.
According to broadcast logs and industry reports, the spots h...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 day ago
There is ongoing speculation in the crypto community that Ripple, the crypto payments company, and Amazon, the global tech giant, may soon enter into a partnership. While some claims indicate that an alliance has already been formed, others suggest i...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 day ago
Despite shifting market dynamics and evolving macro signals, Bitcoin keeps its long-term trend, while its deeper narrative is beyond headline price movements. This divergence between surface-level price action and underlying structure suggests that t...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 day ago
The price of Bitcoin ended the past year in the red despite reaching multiple all-time highs above the six-figure valuation mark. While the market leader has made a solid start to 2026, concerns are still swirling around about BTC’s prospects o...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 day ago
Dogecoin has taken another step in its objective to become a widely accepted and decentralized global currency as its corporate arm, House of Doge, announced a strategic partnership aimed at expanding the Dogecoin ecosystem into Japan.
The initiativ...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 day ago
The Bitcoin price looks to be off to a great start, having spent most of the new year above the psychological $90,000 mark. While the premier cryptocurrency has slowed down in recent days, there has been a display of significant bullish intent in the...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 day ago
In an exciting development, the US Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs has set a markup date for the CLARITY Act, representing a significant advancement in the creation of a federal regulatory framework for cryptocurrency use and...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 2 days ago
Over the past week, Bitcoin (BTC) finally broke out of a longstanding consolidation phase, moving decisively above the $90,000 mark. During this time, the leading cryptocurrency traded as high as $94,700 before a sudden rejection that has since force...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 2 days ago
Crypto and tech just got a major boost. Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has closed on just over $15 billion in fresh capital, a fundraising round that will be split across multiple new vehicles aimed at a range of tech areas. According to reports, the mov...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 2 days ago
Crypto pundit X Finance Bull has explained what Ripple’s FCA approval means for XRP and cross-border payments in the U.K. This comes as the altcoin continues to gain adoption through Ripple’s efforts, with XRP notably at the centre of the crypto firm...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 2 days ago
The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) has taken a significant step forward in the cryptocurrency and digital asset space by introducing tokenized deposit capabilities specifically for institutional clients.
Tokenized Deposits Launch At BNY Mellon...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 2 days ago
In a significant development, Ripple has expanded its footprint in regulated markets after gaining regulatory approval from the UK’s financial authorities to provide payment services.
Ripple Obtains FCA Approval
On Friday, Ripple secured a major reg...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 2 days ago
Bitcoin is struggling to hold above the $90,000 level as uncertainty continues to dominate market sentiment. After weeks of consolidation and failed recovery attempts, price action reflects a fragile balance between cautious buyers and persistent sel...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 2 days ago
As the US Congress gears up to mark up the long-awaited crypto market structure bill on January 15, industry representatives are actively engaging in discussions regarding the critical elements of this legislation.
Summer Mersinger, CEO of the Block...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 2 days ago
Ethereum is once again attempting to reclaim the $3,100 level after several days of speculation, hesitation, and mixed signals across the broader crypto market. While price action has shown signs of stabilization, conviction remains limited, keeping...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 2 days ago
South Korea has announced plans to introduce Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in 2026 as part of broader digital asset reforms.
South Korea Using US & Hong Kong Crypto Spot ETFs As A Reference
South Korea revealed in its 2026 Economic Gr...