Author: Redaksi Media

Morgan Stanley names Amy Oldenburg head of digital asset strategy, enhancing its cryptocurrency focus.

Mark Carney announces strategic global policy shift at Davos 2026, reshaping international economic relations.

Jingliang Su receives 46 months in prison for orchestrating a $37 million crypto scam targeting American investors.

Experts suggest Bitcoin’s ‘Uptober’ might shift to February, sparking community discussions.

Zhao Wang sentenced to 46 months for laundering $27 million in cryptocurrency fraud, targeting elderly victims.

Ethereum price steadies around $3,300, reflecting slight market weakness with unclear future trends.

Bitcoin ETFs see $385.9 million inflows, reversing earlier losses.

EEOC, led by Andrea Lucas, rescinds 2024 Biden workplace harassment guidelines, citing Trump’s 2020 executive order.

Nomura’s Laser Digital rumored to seek US banking license; no official confirmation. Focus remains on Dubai and Japan expansions.

Tether launches USA₮, a US-regulated stablecoin issued by Anchorage Digital, enhancing the country’s digital asset infrastructure.

Japan’s FSA drafts rules on bond eligibility for stablecoin reserves, targeting yen-pegged tokens. Consultation ends February 2026.

Bybit, Mantle, and Byreal collaborate to enable $MNT bridging from Ethereum to Solana through the Mantle Super Portal.

No official confirmation on Galaxy Digital’s reported $7M investment in Tenbin for tokenized gold, FX markets. Details remain unclear.

Bitfinex has no confirmed plans to list USAT, Tether’s new U.S.-focused stablecoin.

Bitcoin’s recent trendline cross aligns with 2022’s pattern, raising notable comparisons against silver’s shifts.

Quant Network’s $1.5 trillion processing claim lacks evidence, raising community skepticism.

Qubic innovates with Quorum-Based Computation and Useful Proof of Work in AI blockchain.

Orbs integrates Perpetual Hub Ultra on Sei Network, enabling advanced on-chain perpetual futures trading, impacting ORBS and SEI tokens.

LCX introduces “Buy Crypto” for seamless and instant cryptocurrency purchases on its regulated platform.

Upbit pauses ID verification to enhance security; no crypto market impact.

India and EU finalize trade deal. U.S. raises tariffs in response to India’s Russian oil purchase.

Binance Futures introduces Tesla perpetual futures, allowing 5x leverage trading of Tesla stock exposure with USDT.

Major U.S. banks, including JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley, gear up for Bitcoin services, as digital asset adoption grows.

Australia highlights crypto oversight gaps in 2026 risk list, urging improved AML compliance.

Binance announces removal of several margin trading pairs, impacting multiple cryptocurrencies, effective January 23, 2026.

Plume Network obtains crucial SEC transfer agent registration, bolstering its compliant crypto operations.

Binance expands cross margin offerings with new BTC/U and LTC/USD1 pairs, effective January 20, 2026.

US to increase tariffs on South Korean imports as investment bill stalls.

U.S. President Trump threatens tariffs on South Korean autos; potential effects on Bitcoin and Ethereum remain unclear.

U.S. Commerce Department’s $1.6B investment in USA Rare Earth aims to reduce dependency on China for metals.

Trump’s tariff threats to South Korea impact crypto markets and U.S.-Korean relations, causing market volatility and potential crypto adoption.

Republic Europe introduces Kraken SPV, offering retail investors indirect equity ahead of a $20 billion IPO valuation.

Polymarket partners with Major League Soccer, becoming the official prediction market partner using USDC.

Hong Kong to issue stablecoin licenses by 2026 under a new digital asset policy framework.

The U.S. provides $1.6B to USA Rare Earth for mineral independence via CHIPS Act. Significant equity and debt investment.

Polymarket teams up with MLS to enhance fan engagement through exclusive prediction markets partnership.

Dotfile partners with Bastion to introduce AI-powered compliance solutions for enterprise stablecoins under GENIUS Act standards.

Alien Worlds enhances community projects via TLM staking and Galactic Hubs funding.

CleanSpark shares decrease due to insider sales and analyst downgrades, facing market volatility.

XRP’s speculative surge to $10 remains unverified by primary sources or official channels.

BlackRock has filed with the SEC to launch the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, aiming to offer Bitcoin exposure and premium income.

Chaos Labs debuts AI platform on Kraken’s DeFi Earn offering risk-managed yield strategies in key regions.

OpenAI focuses on enterprise expansion in 2026 through ServiceNow partnership and infrastructure investments.

NYSE explores blockchain integration with tokenized stocks and ETFs for 24/7 trading.

JPMorgan unveils JPM Coin on Ethereum, indicating accelerated tokenization adoption in the financial sector.

SFUND introduces a meme-coin model for prediction markets, allowing broad user participation.

Claims of $118M for Zama’s encrypted ICO on Ethereum lack primary source verification.

Crypto funds see $1.7B outflows, influenced by BlackRock ETF and tax considerations.

Yoni Assia, eToro CEO, highlights digital assets’ transformative potential as financial software at Abu Dhabi Finance Week.

Binance’s Balkans event faces scrutiny with unclear reward details, raising questions among crypto enthusiasts.