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01/13/2026 10:59 AM 21Shares lists ETP combining bitcoin and gold on LSE as UK retail crypto access expands
21Shares launched BOLD, a Bitcoin-Gold ETP on the LSE, following FCA retail approval and rising UK crypto demand.
01/13/2026 10:36 AM Bernstein raises Figure price target, names stock its 2026 ‘best idea’ with 38% potential upside
The firm said accelerating tokenized credit volumes, rapid adoption of Figure Connect, and margin expansion underpin its bullish outlook.
01/13/2026 09:26 AM Grayscale adds AI, DeFi and consumer tokens to asset consideration list
Grayscale expanded its asset review list on Jan. 12, naming 27 tokens across AI, DeFi, and consumer sectors.
01/13/2026 09:06 AM ZKsync lists real-world infrastructure as core focus in 2026 roadmap
ZKsync plans to focus on real-world adoption in 2026, with the expansion of its existing products — Prividium, ZK Stack, and Airbender.
01/13/2026 08:25 AM Senate unveils updated market structure bill limiting stablecoin rewards on idle holdings
The bill seeks to bar digital asset providers from paying interest just for holding a stablecoin, but would allow activity-based rewards.
01/13/2026 03:24 AM South Korean crypto exchanges slam government’s proposed ownership cap
DAXA published a statement criticizing the government's proposal to cap major shareholder stakes in crypto platforms at 15-20%.
01/13/2026 02:12 AM Kraken-linked SPAC targets Nasdaq IPO with $250 million offering
The Kraken-affiliated company was built for the purpose of effecting a merger with one or more operating businesses.
01/13/2026 01:59 AM Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ memecoin faces rug pull allegations
Former NYC Mayor Adams is a vocal advocate for the city's crypto sector, and previously supported the 'NYC Coin' and BitBond initiatives.
01/12/2026 09:49 PM Senators move to shield crypto developers as lawmakers race toward advancing sweeping digital asset bill
Senators introduced a bill that clarifies that software developers who do not control users' funds are not considered money transmitters.
01/12/2026 09:38 PM Bakkt stock rallies 20% amid plans to acquire a stablecoin infra firm founded by Bakkt’s co-CEO
Bakkt is continuing its strategic pivot to provide “B2B2C” turnkey operator services through a stablecoin infrastructure acquisition.
01/12/2026 07:11 PM CFTC Chair Selig unveils innovation committee as agency weighs crypto, prediction markets
New CFTC Chhair Michael Selig debuted a committee as the agency seeks to define its approach to prediction markets and crypto.
01/12/2026 06:31 PM The Daily: Bitcoin and privacy coins gain as Trump-Powell conflict escalates, Tether freezes $182M in USDT, Strategy makes biggest buy in six months, and more
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
01/12/2026 05:16 PM AlphaTON expands exposure to decentralized Telegram-based Cocoon AI with NVIDIA deal
The privacy-preserving, Telegram-based Cocoon AI pays users in Toncoin for renting out their GPUs to process queries.
01/12/2026 04:16 PM Trump-backed World Liberty moves into crypto lending as USD1 climbs stablecoin ranks
The launch deepens scrutiny around World Liberty as it seeks a U.S. bank charter, with critics pointing to Trump family financial conflicts.
01/12/2026 03:27 PM Solana treasury company Sharps Technology taps Coinbase to launch validator
Coinbase is one of the largest Solana stakers, with nearly 10% of the network’s total staked SOL, according to its Validator Performance Report.
01/12/2026 02:32 PM Tom Lee’s BitMine adds another 24,266 ether as holdings approach 4.2 million ETH and staked assets nearly double
BitMine's total crypto and cash holdings currently stand at $14 billion, and the company owns 3.45% of Ethereum's circulating supply.
01/12/2026 02:14 PM Crypto custodian BitGo targets $201 million raise in US IPO
Crypto custodian BitGo has filed to raise about $201 million in a U.S. IPO following a revenue surge in 2025.
01/12/2026 01:34 PM Standard Chartered says ‘2026 will be the year of Ethereum’ as bank backs ETH outperformance
Standard Chartered forecasts Ethereum outperformance versus Bitcoin, citing network effects and growing real-world asset adoption.
01/12/2026 01:06 PM ‘Big orange’: Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys another 13,627 bitcoin for $1.25 billion following MSCI indexing decision
Strategy's holdings account for more than 3% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $62 billion.
01/12/2026 01:01 PM Standard Chartered prepares crypto prime brokerage push: Bloomberg
Standard Chartered is reportedly preparing a crypto prime brokerage business to be housed within its SC Ventures unit.
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