Galaxy closes first $75M blockchain-based loan deal on Avalanche
Galaxy Digital has completed its first tokenized CLO, using blockchain infrastructure to bring private credit and crypto-backed loans onchain.
Short squeeze hits top 500 cryptos as traders unwind bearish bets
Crypto markets saw the biggest short squeeze since October as short positions were liquidated and Bitcoin outperformed the US dollar amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Universal blockchains buckle under real-world demands
General-purpose blockchains can’t solve industry disputes over construction changes or equipment usage. Specialized layer 1s are optimized for stateless audit trails and regulatory compliance.
Bitcoin’s $100K comeback hinges on $98K breakout and spot demand
A pickup in Bitcoin spot demand and persistent spot ETF inflows could push BTC above the next significant hurdle at $98,000 and secure a sustained recovery.
Indian crypto platforms push for tax rethink ahead of February budget
Industry leaders say transaction-level taxes and loss restrictions are draining liquidity as India tightens crypto compliance and enforcement.
LSEG brings commercial bank money onto blockchain rails with DiSH
The London Stock Exchange’s new Digital Settlement House uses tokenized bank deposits for instant, round-the-clock settlement across blockchain and traditional payment networks.
Bitcoin prints classic bottom signals as BTC nears $101K reclaim
Bitcoin nears two-month highs as RSI divergence and a bullish MACD cross build, with BTC eyeing $101,000 as the next major reclaim level for trend confirmation.
Sygnum sees tokenization and state Bitcoin reserves taking off in 2026
Sygnum predicts US crypto regulation could spur sovereign Bitcoin reserves and accelerate tokenized bond issuance by major financial institutions in 2026.
Lemon launches Bitcoin-backed credit card in cash-hoarding Argentina
Crypto exchange Lemon has launched a Bitcoin-backed Visa credit card in Argentina, letting users lock up BTC as collateral to access peso credit lines without selling their coins.
Bitcoin ETFs post record 2026 inflows as BTC rallies above $97K
Spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted over $1.7 billion in a three-day streak as BTC hit two-month highs and sentiment turned bullish.