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01/17/2026 09:30 AM

Bitcoin Miners Pull Back: Hashrate Drops To 3-Month Low

On-chain data shows the Bitcoin mining Hashrate has declined to its lowest level since October as miners continue to decommission farms. 7-Day Average Bitcoin Mining Hashrate Has Declined Recently The Bitcoin “Hashrate” refers to an indicator that keeps track of the total amount of computing power that the miners as a whole have attached to […]
01/17/2026 08:00 AM

South Korea Advances Tokenized Securities Framework Amid Crypto Regulation Push

As South Korea intensifies its push for crypto regulation, lawmakers have advanced a bill to establish a legal framework for issuing and trading security token offerings (STOs) using distributed ledger technology (DLT). Related Reading: Bank Of America CEO Issues $6T Stablecoin Rewards Warning As Regulatory Debate Heats Up Lawmakers Amend Framework For Tokenized Securities On […]
01/17/2026 07:00 AM

CRYPTO Act Proposal: Unlicensed Operations In New York Could Lead To 15 Years In Prison

On Thursday, a new legislation was proposed in New York that aims to impose additional regulations on digital asset firms. The proposed law, known as the “CRYPTO” Act—short for “Cryptocurrency Regulation Yields Protections, Trust, and Oversight”—would make it illegal for digital asset firms to operate without the necessary licenses.  The announcement came from Manhattan District […]
01/17/2026 06:00 AM

Belarus Opens Door To Crypto Banks With New Presidential Decree

Belarus took a major step on January 16, 2026, when President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 19 to set rules for so-called “cryptobanks.” The move creates a clear legal spot for companies that want to mix token services with classic banking and payment work. Related Reading: Crypto Developers Could Get Long-Term Shield Under New Senate […]
01/17/2026 05:00 AM

XRP Social Interest Explodes To Rival The Likes Of Bitcoin – Details

XRP is in the center of crypto conversations, with social interest on X rising to levels that now rival Bitcoin. Recent data tracking the most searched cashtags on the platform shows XRP consistently appearing among the dominant assets drawing user attention.  Interestingly, this surge in visibility is not happening in isolation but in tandem with […]
01/17/2026 04:00 AM

XRP Burn Rate: Here’s How Many Coins Are Gone Forever

XRP’s huge circulating supply is always a point of discussion among many market participants. This discussion is always around how it can realistically trade at huge price levels in the double and triple digits with such a huge total supply. However, discussion around its burn rate has resurfaced due to current figures showing a steady […]
01/17/2026 03:00 AM

A New Bitcoin Market Regime: Spot Absorption Offsets Futures Noise

Bitcoin is facing a critical test as bulls try to push price above a key resistance zone, hoping to confirm that the recent rebound has real traction. After weeks of choppy trading and repeated rejections, the market is again pressing into levels that could decide whether BTC transitions back into recovery mode or slips into […]
01/17/2026 02:00 AM

Ripple Strengthens Market Infrastructure With $150M Investment In LMAX – What This Means For XRP

The year 2026 is turning out to be a promising and exciting one, especially for Ripple, as the leading payment firm continues to carry out strategic moves to bolster operations in the crypto and financial sectors. One of the most recent moves making waves in the space is the investment to support LMAX and strengthen […]

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