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Crypto markets need to pass three so-called checkpoints in order to reach new peaks in 2026, which include the US Senate passing a highly-awaited crypto bill, says Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan.“Crypto is off to a good start in 2026,” Hougan said in a note on Tuesday, but added there are “three big hurdles standing between us and new all-time highs.” Markets are currently down 2% over the past 24 hours, but have gained 5.6%, or around $170 billion, since the beginning of the year, pushing total capitalization to a seven-week high of $3.3 trillion on Wednesday.Hougan said that the…

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…

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…

Bitcoin and select top cryptocurrencies are rising, but most altcoins are in decline—a sharp divergence marked by a falling cumulative Accumulation/Distribution (A/D) line for the broader crypto market, even as the top 200 assets maintain growth.This “K-shaped” market pattern reflects deepening differences across crypto sectors. Winners are compounding gains, while many assets quietly lose value. The same trend is evident across the broader US economy and traditional markets, highlighting growing polarization.Sponsored Market Breadth Declines as Capital Focuses on LeadersThe crypto market now sees performance driven by fewer assets. Analyst Jamie Coutts noted that altcoins have been in a bear market…

Senate Republicans are reportedly escalating efforts to advance the long-stalled crypto market structure legislation, delivering what they described as a “closing offer” to Democratic negotiators as Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott (R-S.C.) moves toward a committee markup as soon as next week. Senate Banking Committee Republicans sent a document Monday night outlining a series of proposed changes to the bill ahead of a bipartisan member meeting Tuesday.  The document, described as a “closing offer and state of play,” includes more than 30 revisions to Title I, which governs the legal classification of digital assets, as well as two new titles…

China’s central bank is tightening oversight of crypto assets while upgrading its digital yuan system starting this month.  This is part of a bigger plan to make payments safer, modernize the financial system, and limit risks from cryptocurrencies and other private digital money. Lu Lei, Vice Governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), said the country wants to encourage digital finance while keeping strict rules to protect the economy. Digital Yuan Enters a New Phase in 2026 Notably, the plan focuses on a new version of the digital yuan, or e-CNY, supported by the central bank’s Action Plan, which…

Bitcoin holders can now tap liquidity without selling, as Tim Draper backs Sats Terminal’s non-custodial bitcoin-backed lending marketplace designed to preserve long-term upside while avoiding custody risks and forced exits. Never Sell Your BTC Again? Tim Draper Backs a Non-Custodial Borrowing Market as Liquidity Fear Hits Holders Famous investor and venture capitalist Tim Draper posted […]