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The Wall Street broker said that the regulatory momentum and a volatile banking backdrop are amplifying demand for Figure’s blockchain-based credit platform.

The launch expands Aptos’ reach in CFTC-regulated derivatives markets and adds to Bitnomial’s altcoin futures offerings as investor interest in altcoins grows. Chicago-based crypto exchange Bitnomial has launched monthly futures contracts tied to the Layer-1 blockchain Aptos’ native token, marking the first APT derivatives product regulated under the US oversight. The contracts will be available to institutional clients through Bitnomial’s clearing members, with retail access expected in the coming weeks via the company’s Botanical platform. According to an announcement shared with Cointelegraph, the contracts feature monthly expirations and settle in either US dollars or Aptos’ native APT (APT) token, depending on the position. Monthly futures are standardized derivatives that allow traders to gain price exposure over a defined period without holding the underlying asset. Read more

Bitcoin futures has entered a bullish zone for the first time in three months.

Scams and fraud against individuals are increasing and if the trend continues, they could soon surpass crypto stolen via cyberattacks, Chainalysis said.

Hedera (HBAR) was also among the top performers, up 3% from Tuesday.

While US regulators dithered and Singapore moved cautiously, the United Arab Emirates has been forging ahead with its pro-crypto empire.

RWA blockchain Mantra is restructuring and cutting staff after an OM token collapse and prolonged market pressure strained its business model in 2025. Update Jan. 14, 2:20 pm UTC: This article has been updated to add comments from Manta CEO John Patrick Mullin. Mantra, a blockchain project focused on real-world assets (RWAs), is restructuring its operations after what its leadership described as the most difficult year in the company’s history, marked by a sharp token collapse and prolonged market pressure. On Wednesday, Manta CEO John Patrick Mullin announced that the company would transition to a leaner and more capital-efficient structure following a period of expansion. The changes include job cuts across multiple teams and a streamlining of operations to better match near-term market conditions. Read more

[PRESS RELEASE – Sheridan, Wyoming, USA, January 14th, 2026] Fondeo.xyz has introduced a 24-hour payout guarantee for qualified traders. Under this policy, eligible traders receive payouts within one business day following a completed evaluation process. Fondeo.xyz, a US-based crypto-native proprietary trading firm, has introduced a 24-hour payout guarantee for qualified traders. The operational update reflects […]

Galaxy Research warns that the Senate’s draft crypto market structure bill could hand the U.S. Treasury broad surveillance powers over DeFi, drawing comparisons to the Patriot Act. The post Senate Crypto Bill Hands Treasury “Patriot Act–Style” Surveillance Powers — Galaxy Sounds Alarm appeared first on Cryptonews.

The UK government has rolled back its mandatory digital ID plan for workers after public opposition surged, forcing a policy retreat ahead of a planned 2029 rollout. The post UK Rolls Back Digital ID Plan for Work Checks Following Public Opposition appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crossmint has secured MiCA authorization from Spain’s CNMV to operate as a crypto asset service provider, allowing it to passport stablecoin infrastructure services across the EU. Crossmint has secured a Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) authorization from Spain’s securities regulator CNMV to operate as a crypto asset service provider (CASP), positioning it as a regulated stablecoin infrastructure provider across all 27 European Union member states.  Miguel Angel Zapatero, Crossmint general counsel, told Cointelegraph that the company was held to “the exact same standards” as traditional financial institutions, marking an end to any notion that MiCA offers a lighter regime for crypto businesses.  He said that MiCA created a “level playing field” and built confidence in the sector thanks to “consistent standards and enforcement,” adding that the days of the “wild wild west” era were over, and that MiCA brought “certainty to more traditional clients who were not confident enough in crypto technology.” ...

The blockchain nonprofit is moving its base of operations back to the United States and has appointed a new board to oversee its next phase of growth.

Bitcoin ETF flows have swung sharply in early 2026 as investors pour billions into traditional ETFs, leaving crypto funds lagging behind. Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have had a volatile start to 2026, with sharp swings in investor demand even as money pours into traditional ETFs at an unusually fast pace. US-listed spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs pulled in $753 million on Tuesday in their second consecutive day of inflows after a four-day losing streak, according to Farside Investors data. Bitcoin ETFs have raked in a total of $660 million in net inflows so far in 2026 as demand for the funds continued to fluctuate. Read more

PPI shocks at 3.0% vs 2.7% expected—Bitcoin at $92K as producer prices hit 7-month high, pressuring Fed policy. The post [LIVE] Bitcoin Price Alert: November PPI Surges to 3.0% vs 2.7% Expected — Highest Since July Pressures Fed appeared first on Cryptonews.

Allocations are up, personal holdings are up and recommendations are up across the board according to the latest Bitwise survey.

President Donald Trump declared on Jan. 12 that the US would impose a 25% tariff on any country conducting business with Iran, “effective immediately,” via Truth Social. Bitcoin (BTC) dipped briefly below $91,000, then recovered above $92,000 within hours. No liquidation cascade materialized. No systemic unwind. The market absorbed what appeared to be a maximalist […] The post Bitcoin ignored Trump’s latest 25% tariff threat, but the $19B liquidation ghost from October is quietly resetting in the shadows appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Retail crypto access will initially cover Bitcoin, Ether, Litecoin and Cardano through participating cooperative banks. DZ Bank, one of Germany’s largest banking groups by assets, secured a license under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), clearing a key regulatory hurdle to operate crypto services within the jurisdiction.  DZ Bank announced Wednesday that it had received approval from Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) to operate its crypto platform, “meinKrypto,” which is designed to provide crypto trading infrastructure to banks within Germany’s cooperative banking network. The platform will be made available to participating local banks in the coming months.  Under the model, DZ Bank will act as the central operator of the platform, while individual cooperative banks will determine whether to offer the crypto services to their retail customers. Each participating bank must file a separate MiCA notification with BaFin before enabling crypto trading. Read ...

Bitcoin ETFs saw their highest daily inflow since October as BTC hit $95,000, but experts exercise caution as demand could be selective.

Bitcoin is still stuck in a corrective phase, but the structure remains controlled rather than impulsively bearish. The price is reacting cleanly to higher-timeframe levels while volatility has compressed, which usually precedes expansion. The key point here is that this is not distribution yet; it’s digestion. How BTC behaves around the current resistance will define […]

Allowing crypto exchanges and other intermediaries to offer yield-like incentives on payment stablecoins would pose significant risks to local economies, argues Kevin Paintner, chairman of the Independent Community Bankers of America’s Digital Assets Subcommittee.