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The Senate Agriculture Committee has previously released a discussion draft of its market structure legislation.

The investment was made through the purchase of BABY tokens to support the development of Babylon’s trustless Bitcoin collateral infrastructure. Babylon, a decentralized protocol focused on enabling native Bitcoin staking and lending, received $15 million in funding from a16z Crypto through the sale of Babylon's native BABY (BABY) tokens to the digital asset arm of Andreessen Horowitz. In a blog post published Wednesday, a16z Crypto said the funding will support continued development of the protocol’s Bitcoin-native infrastructure. “Bitcoin’s limited programmability” has left large amounts of Bitcoin (BTC) sitting idle, the blog reads, arguing that enabling its use as collateral could unlock a major source of onchain capital and allow BTC to function as a productive asset within decentralized finance (DeFi). Read more

Morgan Stanley, the $1.8 trillion banking giant, has applied to launch two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking the prices of Bitcoin and Solana with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The filings mark a watershed moment for the Wall Street giant, pushing one of the world's most recognizable banking brands deeper into the crypto ecosystem. […] The post Morgan Stanley just filed for two crypto ETFs, but one massive omission sends a brutal signal appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin accumulators absorbed 60,000 BTC, but miners sending their rewards to exchanges could lead to overhanging sell pressure. Bitcoin’s (BTC) early-January rally is unfolding against a mixed on-chain data backdrop, where strong accumulation demand is colliding with renewed miner distribution.  Key takeaways: Bitcoin accumulator addresses added roughly 60,000 BTC in six days, ending a multi-month consolidation phase. Read more

YZi claims shareholder unease has grown as management discussions hint at a possible pivot away from BNB-focused strategies.

Flare Networks integrated XRP spot trading on Hyperliquid through the FXRP/USDC pair, marking the first XRP exposure on the leading perpetual DEX with over $250 million open interest as technical analysts identify $2.70 as critical resistance following XRP's break above multi-month descending trendline. The post XRP Price Prediction: XRP Goes Live on Hyperliquid — Can DEX Volume Push Price Above $2.70? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The companies are partnering to make prediction markets available with “dedicated data modules” on Dow Jones-owned websites and some of its print media. Polymarket has partnered with Dow Jones to make its predictions market data available to users on multiple platforms. In a Wednesday notice, Polymarket and Dow Jones said the predictions market data would be available on The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Investor’s Business Daily, among others. According to the companies, Polymarket will be featured in “dedicated data modules” on websites and select print placements. Dow Jones CEO Almar Latour said the decision was based on helping clients “better interpret market sentiment and assess risk.” Polymarket founder and CEO Shayne Coplan said the partnership would combine “journalistic insight with real-time market probabilities.” Read more

Bridgewater's Ray Dalio highlighted dollar weakness after 39% decline against gold and 12-13% drops versus euro and franc in 2025, citing $10 trillion debt rollover and fiscal imbalances as structural pressures while analysts project Bitcoin could reach $130,000 once precious metals rally subsides. The post Dalio Warns Dollar Faces Long-Term Decline, Will Underperform Gold and Yuan – Is this Good For Crypto? appeared first on Cryptonews.

History shows Bitcoin’s rare down years have been followed by triple-digit rebounds, keeping 2026 firmly on traders’ watchlists. Bitcoin (BTC) ended 2025 slightly in the red with a -6.36% return after a strong start earlier in the year. While the annual loss appears modest, historical patterns suggest that down years have often preceded some of Bitcoin’s strongest rallies. Key takeaways: Bitcoin has historically averaged close to 100% gains in the year following a down year. Read more

The alleged mastermind of a major crypto scam ring that stole billions was arrested in Cambodia this week and extradited to China.

New federal nutrition advice elevates protein, full-fat dairy and whole foods while pushing ultra-processed products to the margins.

Tether and Rumble (NASDAQ: RUM) have launched Rumble Wallet, a self-custodial crypto wallet embedded directly into the Rumble platform. The post Tether and Rumble Launch Self-Custodial Wallet for Crypto Payments appeared first on Cryptonews.

Riot Platforms sold 1,818 Bitcoin for $161.6 million in December 2025, the largest monthly sell-off on record, amid ongoing hashprice challenges and shifting production dynamics. The post Riot Dumps Record $162M in Bitcoin as Hashprice Crisis Forces Largest-Ever Selloff appeared first on Cryptonews.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a net outflow of $243 million, ending an early-year inflow streak as investors tactically rebalance positions, while Bitcoin’s price pulls back moderately. The post Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $243M Amid Market Pullback — Is the Rally Over? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ethereum is holding above $3,200 after breaking the 21-day MA, with traders watching $3,900 as ETF inflows rise and supply stays tight.

The debate surrounding stablecoin rewards is growing louder as the Senate Banking Committee approaches a key markup vote on a crypto bill.

The balance of power tends to shift every two years because political parties typically overpromise and underdeliver, according the billionaire hedge fund manager. The balance of power in the United States Congress may shift in favor of Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections, fueled by inflation concerns, threatening to undo regulatory policies under the Republican Party and US President Donald Trump, according to billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio. “The affordability issue will probably be the number one political issue next year, contributing to the Republicans losing the House and a very messy 2027 on the way to a very interesting 2028 election,” Dalio said, adding: The crypto industry is one of the biggest beneficiaries of the Trump administration’s tech-focused policy agenda centered on digital technology and artificial intelligence  Read more

Solana’s ecosystem recorded its strongest financial year to date in 2025, posting all-time highs in revenue, active users, and trading volume even as the network’s native token finished the year nearly 50% below its early peak. According to CryptoSlate data, SOL rallied to more than $250 in the first quarter of 2025 before broader market […] The post Solana applications generate $2.4 billion, proving the network is finally decoupling from this volatile metric appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson appeared on a podcast on January 1 and said it will be a good year for ADA and Midnight.“Cardano may have the best year it has ever had,” Hoskinson predicts for 2026. This does not necessarily mean in terms of price. He was mainly referring to the ecosystem. Hoskinson emphasized that […] The post Cardano Price Prediction: ADA Founder Breaks Silence With Huge 2026 Forecast – Here’s What You Need to Know appeared first on Cryptonews.

The team said that 20% of the total supply has been set aside for users and developers eligible to receive tokens.