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In brief Bitwise’s Matthew Hougan said Bitcoin and crypto needs a stable crypto market, free of major liquidation events, for a chance at a renewed rally in 2026. Analysts said equity market stability is key, with sharp stock-market declines likely to weigh on crypto prices. Progress on the Clarity Act could provide a regulatory tailwind, with a Senate markup expected in mid-January. Bitcoin’s flagging price will need a stable crypto market free of major blow-ups to reach levels last seen in October last year if it is to have a chance of establishing a renewed rally.That’s according to Matthew Hougan,…

Solana Mobile said its highly anticipated SKR token will launch on Jan. 21, with Solana Seeker smartphone users in the running to claim up to 20% of the token via airdrop.Solana said on Wednesday that the launch for SKR would start on Jan. 21 at 2 am UTC, and will let users delegate their tokens to “Guardians,” which will secure the Solana network while verifying devices and curating the decentralized app store. Users will earn rewards in exchange for delegating the tokens and will also be able to access various exclusive in-app features.“SKR will give all of the people who have gotten…

Halving block times on opBNB shifts the focus from raw throughput to user experience, especially for latency-sensitive DeFi apps. BNB Chain’s Layer 2 network opBNB completed its Fourier mainnet hard fork on January 7 to cut block times in half. The upgrade marks a meaningful step in BNB Chain’s scaling push, improving transaction speed and reinforcing its position as one of the busiest blockchain ecosystems in terms of user activity. Fourier Hard Fork Halves Block Times on opBNB The Fourier upgrade went live at 03:00 UTC on January 7, according to an announcement from BNB Chain developers posted on X…

Solana Mobile’s SKR token will launch on January 21.Almost one-third will be distributed via airdrop.Holders will be able to elect “Guardians” to curate offerings on the Seeker smartphone app store.Solana’s mobile phone is getting its own token. The previously-announced SKR token will launch on January 21 and give users unprecedented control over their smartphones, Solana Mobile said on Wednesday. Holders who stake SKR can elect so-called Guardians — Solana node operators charged with vetting applications submitted to Solana’s mobile app store. Staked tokens will earn yield, according to Solana Mobile. Several companies with close ties to Solana Mobile parent company…

Crypto comes in waves. Every year, narratives change—be it scaling, DeFi, gaming, physical-world asset-related things, or perhaps AI-based technologies. When there is suddenly some momentum in any of the aforementioned fields, people naturally start scrambling to take a look at new cryptocurrencies to invest in, which indeed offer greater upside in the early stage compared to more mature coins. At the same time, early investors must also accept more risks. Most of the time, new tokens are with minimal background, demand is uncertain, and the tokenomics can either lead to long-term growth or result in heavy sell pressure. The wisest…

The cryptocurrency trading app for trading can either set a structure around the trade so it does not have to be nerve-racking or turn it into some vicious circle in which you would be checking prices, double-guessing your decisions, and either coming to a late or dreadful finish. As markets are on 24/7, volatility can pop up, bringing with it high-variance heartache, and waiting for a few milliseconds to order something can translate into a loss. Thus, looking for the best app for cryptocurrency trading is more about finding an app where communication becomes clear and works well enough for…

Ubyx provides a global clearing system for tokenised deposits and stablecoins. LONDON and NEW YORK, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Barclays has announced a strategic investment in Ubyx Inc., a U.S. based clearing system for digital money including tokenised deposits and regulated stablecoins. “Interoperability is essential to unlock the full potential of digital assets. As the landscape of tokens, blockchains and wallets evolves, specialist technology will play a pivotal role in delivering connectivity and infrastructure to enable regulated financial institutions to interact seamlessly. We are pleased to be joining Ubyx on their journey as we drive forward our shared ambition…

DALLAS, Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – Cango Inc. (NYSE: CANG) (“Cango” or the “Company”), a leading Bitcoin miner leveraging its global operations to develop an integrated energy and AI compute platform, today published its Bitcoin production and mining operations update for December 2025. Note: Cango holds Bitcoin for the long term and does not currently intend to sell any of its Bitcoin holdings. Paul Yu, CEO and Director of Cango, commented, “Throughout 2025, Cango delivered strong and consistent operational growth. In December, due to favorable network difficulty adjustments, we maintained stable operating hashrate levels and achieved higher daily Bitcoin production,…

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Venezuela’s “interim authorities” would transfer 30 to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States, days after US forces captured Nicolás Maduro in a military raid. The announcement has fueled speculation about what other Venezuelan assets might be next—including the country’s rumored Bitcoin holdings.Sponsored Oil Seizure Sets the ToneTrump posted on Truth Social that the oil would be “sold at its market price,” with proceeds “controlled by me, as President of the United States.” At roughly $56 per barrel, the transaction could be worth up to $2.8 billion.The White House has scheduled an…

In a major development for Bitcoin-focused corporations and the broader digital asset ecosystem, global index provider MSCI has concluded its review of digital asset treasury companies (DATCOs) and decided against excluding them from its flagship indexes. MSCI said the current treatment of affected companies will remain unchanged for now, meaning DATCOs already included in MSCI indexes will stay included as long as they continue to meet existing eligibility requirements.  The index provider acknowledged feedback from institutional investors expressing concern that some digital asset treasury companies resemble investment funds, which are typically excluded from its indexes.  At the same time, MSCI…