Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 weeks ago
Ticketed help desks and live support are replacing always-on Discord channels at major DeFi protocols.Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols are abandoning public Discord servers, arguing that the platform has become more of a liability than a commun...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 weeks ago
A fourth-quarter crypto downturn exposed how closely ARK’s flagship ETFs are now tied to digital assets, with Coinbase and Roblox emerging as the biggest performance drags.A pullback in crypto markets during the fourth quarter of 2025 weighed on seve...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 weeks ago
Bitcoin derivatives open interest fell 30% from October highs as deleveraging purged excess leverage, historically signaling market bottoms and recovery.Open interest in Bitcoin derivatives markets has declined over the past three months, resulting i...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 weeks ago
Bitcoin should be able to steal some “juice” back from gold and the Nasdaq in 2026, with several catalysts supporting the idea of US dollar liquidity expansion.Bitcoin will likely reach new all-time highs despite poor performance against gold and tec...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 weeks ago
Some crypto executives predict the tokenized real-world asset market will grow significantly in 2026, fueled by adoption in emerging economies.Blockchain infrastructure firm Global Settlement Network has announced a pilot to tokenize water treatment...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 weeks ago
Despite the backlash, a spokesperson for Adams said he remains committed to funding education programs and supporting scholarships for underserved students through the token.A spokesperson for former New York City Mayor Eric Adams has refuted accusat...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 weeks ago
Crypto traders and investors can use sentiment indexes to gauge the market and inform their decisions on whether conditions favor buying or selling.The Crypto Fear & Greed Index, a metric tracking crypto investor sentiment, has registered a “gree...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 weeks ago
A top Russian lawmaker says crypto “will be a common occurrence” in the country, with plans for a bill to deregulate the market for retail use.Russia will reportedly move to open up crypto to retail investors, with a new bill set to soon be introduce...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 weeks ago
Crypto executives are divided over the market structure bill in its current form, with some arguing it needs major work, while others appear more supportive.A division appears to be forming among crypto industry executives regarding the market struct...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 weeks ago
Solana Seeker owners and mobile app builders will receive billions of Seeker (SKR) tokens next week. The airdrop represents 20% of the total token supply.Over 100,000 Solana Mobile users and mobile app developers are set to receive a share of nearly...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 weeks ago
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott says further negotiations to garner bipartisan support for a key crypto-regulating bill are needed before it can advance.Update (Jan. 15, 4:46 am UTC): This article has been updated to add more information...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 weeks ago
Disputes over stablecoin reward provisions in the CLARITY Act risk delaying the bill as banking and crypto stakeholders push competing agendas.US Senator Cynthia Lummis reportedly expects the US Senate Banking Committee to delay its hearing on crypto...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 weeks ago
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong raised four crucial points that he believes would make the legislation “materially worse” for the US crypto industry.Update (Jan. 15, 2:32 am UTC): This article has been updated to include additional commentary from Coinb...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 weeks ago
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...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 weeks ago
While US regulators dithered and Singapore moved cautiously, the United Arab Emirates has been forging ahead with its pro-crypto empire.
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 weeks ago
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 Patri...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 weeks ago
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) auth...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 weeks ago
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...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 weeks ago
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 R...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 weeks ago
Onchain gold products added billions in new value last year, outpacing physical bullion and most gold ETFs as trading activity increasingly shifted to blockchain rails.Onchain gold products added billions in new value last year, growing faster than t...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 weeks ago
Bankinter joins Tether and BBVA in the $35 million investment round after the Spanish crypto exchange received its MiCA license in 2025.Spanish bank Bankinter has taken a minority stake in Spanish cryptocurrency exchange Bit2Me, joining stablecoin is...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 weeks ago
Perp DEXs handle only a fraction of the trading activity seen in TradFi investments, but their infrastructure is catching up to the slow and fragmented centralized trading venues.Perpetual decentralized exchanges (DEXs) are gaining traction as trader...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 weeks ago
Backpack exchange launched an invite-only beta for its Unified Prediction Portfolio, letting users hedge and trade across markets in a single crypto account.Backpack, a cryptocurrency exchange founded by former employees of Alameda Research and the d...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 weeks ago
Visa has chosen BVNK to power Visa Direct pilots using stablecoins, enabling pre-funded cross-border payouts to wallets in select markets.Visa has chosen United Kingdom‑based stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK to power new Visa Direct pilots, al...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 weeks ago
Bitcoin held near yearly highs as traders weighed geopolitical risks and a potential US Supreme Court tariff ruling that markets appear to have already priced in.Bitcoin (BTC) consolidated around $95,000 toward Wednesday’s Wall Street open as analysi...
