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.
Crypto slump hits ARK ETFs in Q4, Coinbase becomes top detractor
A fourth-quarter crypto downturn exposed how closely ARK’s flagship ETFs are now tied to digital assets, with Coinbase and Roblox emerging as the biggest performance drags.
DeFi quietly breaks up with Discord as scams overwhelm public channels
Ticketed help desks and live support are replacing always-on Discord channels at major DeFi protocols.
Bitcoin open interest falls 30%, setting up bullish recovery: Analyst
Bitcoin derivatives open interest fell 30% from October highs as deleveraging purged excess leverage, historically signaling market bottoms and recovery.
Bitcoin ‘groove’ to return despite gold, Nasdaq spotlight: Arthur Hayes
Bitcoin should be able to steal some “juice” back from gold and the Nasdaq in 2026, with several catalysts supporting the idea of US dollar liquidity expansion.
Ex-NYC mayor Eric Adams denies moving money out of controversial token
Despite the backlash, a spokesperson for Adams said he remains committed to funding education programs and supporting scholarships for underserved students through the token.
Blockchain firm eyes $200M in tokenized water projects across Asia
Some crypto executives predict the tokenized real-world asset market will grow significantly in 2026, fueled by adoption in emerging economies.
Crypto industry split over CLARITY Act after Coinbase breaks ranks
Crypto executives are divided over the market structure bill in its current form, with some arguing it needs major work, while others appear more supportive.