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The US Supreme Court also delayed making a decision on the Trump-imposed tariffs.

Ripple secured regulatory approval to scale its payments business from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Ripple secured FCA registration and EMI authorization, expanding its regulated crypto and payments operations in the UK. The post Ripple Secures FCA Approval to Expand Crypto Operations in the UK appeared first on Cryptonews.

After bringing in about $697 million on Jan. 5, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF investors quickly flipped risk-off—roughly $1.13 billion then flowed out over the next three sessions (including about $486 million on Jan. 7), nearly canceling the year’s early progress. ​ The post Spot Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $1.1B in 3 Days, Nearly Wiping Out 2026 Gains appeared first on Cryptonews.

US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have suffered three consecutive sessions of heavy redemptions of more than $1 billion. The velocity of this U-turn is surprising, considering this year began with a bang. On the first two trading days of this year, the 12 Bitcoin ETF products combined to haul in nearly $1.2 billion. However, that inflow […] The post Bitcoin ETFs wiped out $1.1 billion in 72 hours as a critical demand metric turned negative appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Experts note altcoins’ superior performance compared to Bitcoin is driven by ETF narratives and markets awaiting key U.S. economic data.

Bitcoin traders avoided taking positions amid sideways BTC price action, while markets waited for a decision on US trade tariffs by the Supreme Court. Bitcoin (BTC) hovered at $90,000 around Friday’s Wall Street open as markets braced for US trade tariff news. Key points: Risk-asset traders await news over US trade tariffs, as bets see the Supreme Court striking down the measures. Read more

South Korea's 2026 Economic Growth Strategy includes spot Bitcoin ETF introduction following active trading in US and Hong Kong markets, while phase-two digital asset legislation establishing stablecoin regulatory frameworks remains stalled over governance disputes as authorities impose ₩27.3 billion Korbit fine and prepare 24-hour forex trading expansion starting July. The post South Korea to Allow Spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2026 Growth Plan appeared first on Cryptonews.

The stablecoin issuer’s previously undisclosed investment valued the lender at about $500 million, according to a person familiar with the transaction.

Andreessen Horowitz has raised over $15B in new capital across American Dynamism ($1.176B), Apps ($1.7B), Bio + Health ($700M), Infrastructure ($1.7B), Growth ($6.75B), and other venture funds, accounting for over 18% of U.S. VC allocation in 2025. Ben Horowitz has framed it as AI and crypto policy. The post Andreessen Horowitz Raises $15B Across Funds, Capturing 18% of U.S. Venture Capital in 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.

The FCA said firms wishing to undertake crypto-related activity will be need to be authorized when a new regime starts in October 2027.

The first full week of 2026 was quite eventful, but BTC and crypto have remained rather unfazed.

Carl “The Moon” Runefelt says crypto is already in a bear market based on one particular metric — and he’s 50/50 on how 2026 will play out. Crypto has already entered a bear market, claims influencer and entrepreneur Carl The Moon Runefelt. He bases the assessment on the average view count on crypto YouTube videos, which has been noticeably lower recently. In a bull market, like back in 2021, the views on my channel and other YouTube channels were going into the stratosphere, Runefelt tells Magazine, casually patting his cat on the couch in his Dubai apartment. I got back then, probably like 100,000 to 200,000 views per video, the Swedish-born, Dubai-based 31-year-old says.  Read more

Polkadot (DOT) dropped 1.4% and Ripple (XRP) fell 0.9% from Thursday.

Bitcoin RSI flipped bullish on several timeframes, leading one trader to a $105,000 BTC price target within "three to four weeks." Bitcoin (BTC) can hit $105,000 within weeks as a classic leading indicator stays bullish, says the latest market analysis. Key points: Bitcoin is enjoying bullish RSI signals on multiple timeframes as price action consolidates. Read more

Here's the latest regulatory news around Ripple.

Bitcoin continued to hold just above $90,000 in the minutes following the report.

Ripple’s UK subsidiary gained regulatory approval as an Electronic Money Institution to provide payment services, but faces limits on certain crypto activities. Cryptocurrency company Ripple is expanding its regulatory footprint after securing authorization from the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The FCA granted Ripple’s UK subsidiary, Ripple Markets UK, an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) registration and registered it under the UK’s Money Laundering Regulations (MLRs), according to official records. The EMI license allows companies to provide payment services and issue electronic money, a move that could potentially impact Ripple as it issues its stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD). Read more

Ripple’s XRP is trying to gain traction amid a volatile macro backdrop, where Bitcoin dominance and ETF optimism are stealing the spotlight. Despite broader altcoin hesitation, XRP has seen a short-term bounce, but remains trapped below major resistances. The recent spike followed Bitcoin’s ETF rally, yet XRP is still under pressure on both the USDT […]

Ethereum continues to show resilience in early 2026, despite an increasingly tense macro backdrop. Geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East, ongoing supply chain disruptions, and US–China tensions have shaken global risk appetite, yet crypto markets remain surprisingly stable. Ethereum Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily chart, ETH has broken above the broad descending […]