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Original Title: Senate crypto bill faces make-or-break test as midterms and MiCA loom
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The U.S. Senate is set to vote on comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation next week, with lawmakers remaining divided on major policy issues that could determine the bill's

U.S. Bitcoin ETFs experienced their first outflows of 2026, led by Fidelity's Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund, despite BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust recording net inflows. Ethereum ETFs saw positive flows amidst overall market volatility.

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Original Title: Bankers warn stablecoin yield loophole could drain Main Street deposits
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U.S. community banks say a loophole in the GENIUS Act lets exchanges pay "backdoor" yields on stablecoins, threatening local deposits and demanding Congress shut it down.

Nike sold its RTFKT digital products unit in December 2025, following a strategic pivot under CEO Elliott Hill away from NFTs amid a declining market. The sale and RTFKT's closure reflect ongoing challenges in the NFT sector and broader brand portfolio concerns.

Canaan plans to recycle heat from Bitcoin mining to support tomato farming in Manitoba through a 3MW pilot project with Bitforest Investment, aiming to create a sustainable, replicable heating model for greenhouses using mining waste heat.

WisdomTree has withdrawn its XRP ETF filing despite strong inflows in the XRP market. The decision reflects late entry into a competitive landscape dominated by other firms, while XRP continues to attract significant investments despite price volatility.

Uganda Communications Commission threatens to ban the Bitchat app, but the developer responds that they cannot stop the app, which has been downloaded by over 400,000 Ugandans. Bitchat is based on Bluetooth technology, requiring no traditional network, and has been widely adopted in multiple countries, especially during politically sensitive times when it is seen as an emergency communication tool.

XRP has significantly outperformed major cryptocurrencies in early 2026, driven by over $1 billion in ETF inflows and strong on-chain metrics. Institutional interest is growing, supported by strategic developments at Ripple and increased trading activity.

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Original Title: Bitcoin price enters moderate expansion as spot-driven gains outpace derivatives
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Bitcoin (BTC) price has recovered amid a return of risk appetite, with market analysis indicating the rally is being led by spot trading rather than leveraged

Kaspa, leveraging a PoW BlockDAG design, offers fast transactions and scalability while ensuring decentralization. With a fixed supply model and growing adoption across sectors, it is poised for significant market impact by 2026.

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Original Title: Barclays invests in stablecoin infrastructure firm Ubyx to explore digital money
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Barclays has made its first direct investment in a stablecoin-related company by becoming a stakeholder in U.S. stablecoin-settlement firm Ubyx.
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Original Title: Best Bitcoin wallets 2026: Top secure wallets to store BTC safely
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Security-First Bitcoin Storage in 2026
Security-first Bitcoin storage is essential in 2026 as threats like malware, phishing, fake apps, and browser attacks continue to rise. As Bit

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Original Title: Ripple has no specific IPO timeline amid recent $500M raise
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Ripple plans to remain private, citing strong financial health after a $500M funding round valuing the firm at $40B. President Monica Long said public markets are not needed to f

Tether has launched Scudo, a fractional unit for Tether Gold (XAUT), aimed at simplifying gold transactions. Defined as one-thousandth of a troy ounce, Scudo makes on-chain gold more accessible, while maintaining XAUT's existing structure and backing.

MSCI has delayed plans to exclude crypto treasury firms from its equity indexes, maintaining their eligibility while evaluating how to classify companies holding digital assets. This decision has led to a surge in crypto-related stock prices and ongoing discussions about classification criteria across sectors.

ChatGPT analyzed cryptocurrencies for January gains, highlighting Solana and XRP. It suggested modest returns rather than extreme increases, emphasizing ecosystem growth and investor sentiment for Solana, and momentum for XRP, while warning of potential unpredictability.

U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs dropped 18% mainly due to ETH's price decline, not investor redemptions. Despite minor outflows, some investors retained positions, indicating stabilized demand. New ETFs with staking features may also attract interest.