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01/17/2026 05:00 PM

XRP Beats Bitcoin, Ethereum, And Dogecoin In This Metric

XRP has just achieved a major milestone, officially surpassing Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Dogecoin (DOGE) in terms of trading volume. According to a new report, the altcoin has become the most traded asset in all of South Korea, highlighting strong adoption, demand, and liquidity. This latest development underscores the token’s growing dominance in one […]
01/17/2026 01:00 PM

Investment Manager Predicts XRP Will Dominate This Trillion-Dollar Sector

Canary Capital’s CEO, Steven McClurg, has predicted that XRP will be the leading token in real-world assets (RWAs), which is projected to be a trillion-dollar sector. This came as he highlighted recent developments that put the altcoin on course to dominate the industry. Canary Capital CEO Predicts XRP Will Dominate RWAs During an interview, the […]
01/17/2026 11:00 AM

US Official Says Seized Bitcoin From Samourai Case Was Not Sold

According to a senior White House crypto adviser, the Bitcoin tied to the Samourai Wallet forfeiture was not liquidated by federal authorities. The assets will remain held by the government under its strategic reserve plan, the adviser said on social media. Related Reading: Nexo Hit With $500K California Fine Over ‘Unlawful’ Loan Practices White House […]
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 […]

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