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Crypto takeaways from Davos: Politics and money collide   north  
Crypto is shedding its illicit money image, but central bankers at the World Economic Forum in Davos 2026 warned it threatens monetary sovereignty.

Authors: Yohan Yun ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-23 13:53:08
Crypto takeaways from Davos: Politics and money collide
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Restaking promises yield but delivers only stacked risk and no real value   north  
Restaking yields come from token emissions and VC incentives, not productive activity. Complex models concentrate power among large operators, while compounding risk cascades.

Authors: Laura Wallendal ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-23 12:30:00
Restaking promises yield but delivers only stacked risk and no real value
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BOJ Maintains Steady Policy, Heightened Intervention Watch, while PBOC sets Dollar Fix Below CNY7.0   north  
The dollar is mixed as the last North American session of the week gets underway. As widely expected, the Bank of Japan left rates on hold and the gyrations of the yen immediately afterward gave rise to some speculation of material intervention. We are a bit skeptical but recognize the [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement

Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-23 11:59:00
BOJ Maintains Steady Policy, Heightened Intervention Watch, while PBOC sets Dollar Fix Below CNY7.0
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Bitcoin enters ‘early bear phase’ as $84K becomes key BTC support   north  
Bitcoin's profit cycle has turned negative for the first time since 2023, suggesting that BTC is transitioning into a bear market

Authors: Nancy Lubale ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-23 11:07:56
Bitcoin enters ‘early bear phase’ as $84K becomes key BTC support
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Bitcoin offers ‘no haven’ from Trump’s Greenland dreams   north  
US President Donald Trump has decided not to invade Greenland, which gives Bitcoin some relief from the geopolitical pressures that have been weighing on its price chart.

Authors: Aaron Wood ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-22 14:43:43
Bitcoin offers ‘no haven’ from Trump’s Greenland dreams
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The critical reason you should never ask ChatGPT for legal advice   north  
Using AI chatbots for legal advice matters may put attorney-client privilege at risk, and the chat logs could be used against you in court.

Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-22 13:48:20
The critical reason you should never ask ChatGPT for legal advice
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Bitcoin diamond hand BTC selling not ‘repeat of 2017, 2021,’ research warns   north  
Bitcoin long-term holders of two years or more broke records during 2024 and 2025, says a new analysis of the latest bull market.

Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-22 12:50:00
Bitcoin diamond hand BTC selling not ‘repeat of 2017, 2021,’ research warns
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Bitcoin doesn’t have 20 years because the quantum threat is already here   north  
Bitcoin’s 20-year quantum timeline collapses. 25% of the Bitcoin supply sits in vulnerable addresses requiring urgent migration.

Authors: Youssef El Maddarsi ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-22 12:30:00
Bitcoin doesn’t have 20 years because the quantum threat is already here
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‘Totally absurd’: Circle CEO rejects bank-run fears over stablecoin yields   north  
At the World Economic Forum, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire rejected claims that stablecoin yields could spark bank runs, pointing to money market funds and broader shifts in finance.

Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-22 12:27:54
‘Totally absurd’: Circle CEO rejects bank-run fears over stablecoin yields
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A Collective Sigh of Relief   north  
The two sources of strain on the global capital markets have eased. President Trump has backed away from military threats to take Greenland and will not go forward with tariff threat on European countries for February 1. After a dramatic sell-off on Tuesday, which some compared to what [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement

Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-22 11:59:00
A Collective Sigh of Relief
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Vertical, Integrated, Open: Why Polygon Is Building the Open Money Stack   north  
The Open Money Stack is open and interoperable across chains, providers, and regions, avoiding vendor lock-in

Source: Polygon Blog | Announcements, updates, and news ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-22 00:00:00
Vertical, Integrated, Open: Why Polygon Is Building the Open Money Stack
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Source: IOTA Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-22 00:00:00
IOTA Manifesto: The World Onchain
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Former Alameda CEO to be released from US custody after 440 days   north  
Scheduled for release from a halfway house on Wednesday, former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison will have served 440 days in federal custody.

Authors: Turner Wright ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-21 15:23:41
Former Alameda CEO to be released from US custody after 440 days
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Bitcoin eyes $90K as Trump sees crypto bill signing 'very soon'   north  
Bitcoin joined stocks in a relief bounce as US President Donald Trump hinted at new legislation "very soon" and a doubling of the Dow Jones.

Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-21 15:05:27
Bitcoin eyes $90K as Trump sees crypto bill signing 'very soon'
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‘If you want to be great, make enemies’: Solana economist Max Resnick   north  
Solana economist Max Resnick is OK with making enemies in the pursuit of what he thinks is the optimal course of action for ETH and SOL.

Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-21 14:19:49
‘If you want to be great, make enemies’: Solana economist Max Resnick
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Trade finance is the biggest opportunity in blockchain   north  
Trade finance’s financing gap and paper-based inefficiencies create blockchain’s largest opportunity. Tokenized receivables can unlock global liquidity for SMEs.

Authors: Billy Sebell ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-21 12:30:00
Trade finance is the biggest opportunity in blockchain
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Eerie and Nervous Calm in Capital Markets   north  
There are many moving pieces and Japan’s finance minister call for market calm seemed to help. Japan’s 30- and 40-year yields fell around 15 bp today after yesterday’s surge. There is a fragile calm in the capital markets today, and the dollar is mostly consolidating against the G10 [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement

Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-21 11:59:00
Eerie and Nervous Calm in Capital Markets
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RLUSD Continues to Build on Momentum: Binance Lists RLUSD on Ethereum, with XRPL coming soon   north  
RLUSD, Ripple’s U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, will be listed for spot trading on Binance, one of the world’s leading digital asset exchanges.

Source: Crypto, Blockchain and FinTech Industry Insights Blog | Ripple ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-21 00:00:00
RLUSD Continues to Build on Momentum: Binance Lists RLUSD on Ethereum, with XRPL coming soon
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MasterZ × IOTA Launch Europe’s Next Generation of Builders   north  
MasterZ and IOTA are launching a fully online European hackathon (Feb–Mar 2026) that starts with guided learning and leads to building real Web3 products. Top teams present in Berlin, with opportunities for grants, incubation, and long-term ecosystem collaboration.

Source: IOTA Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-21 00:00:00
MasterZ × IOTA Launch Europe’s Next Generation of Builders
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Ondo Global Markets: 200+ Tokenized U.S. Stocks and ETFs Now on Solana   north  
Ondo Global Markets expands to Solana, offering over 200 tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs onchain, becoming the largest real-world asset issuer on the network. Read article
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Bitcoin trader keeps $100K BTC target as gold price hits record $4,750   north  
Bitcoin sellers entered at the Wall Street open to drive BTC price action below $90,000, but a six-figure price target stayed in play.

Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-20 15:13:57
Bitcoin trader keeps $100K BTC target as gold price hits record $4,750
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Crypto mortgages in US face valuation risks, regulatory uncertainty   north  
Some lenders are willing to accept Bitcoin and recognize crypto holdings when considering a mortgage application, but issues around risk remain.

Authors: Aaron Wood ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-20 13:37:28
Crypto mortgages in US face valuation risks, regulatory uncertainty
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Why digital asset treasuries that only hodl may fall short   north  
Passive crypto hoarding exposes DATs to compliance risks while missing opportunities to provide patient capital. DAT 2.0 invests in infrastructure supporting ecosystem longevity.

Authors: Mike Maloney ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-20 12:30:00
Why digital asset treasuries that only hodl may fall short
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Bits to Bricks: Can Stablecoins Prevent De-Dollarization?   north  
Institutions Stable Coin Bits to Bricks: Can Stablecoins Prevent De-Dollarization? Atlantic Council's Alisha Chhangani joins Bits to Bricks to discuss stablecoins, dollar dominance, CBDCs, and the future of digital currency. Read article Case Studies Reimagining Global Payroll with Takenos [...]

Source: Solana News | Solana Media ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-20 12:00:00
Bits to Bricks: Can Stablecoins Prevent De-Dollarization?
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Solana Foundation Launches Solana Developer Platform   north  
Institutions Stable Coin Solana Foundation Launches Solana Developer Platform Solana Foundation launches Solana Developer Platform, a unified API platform for institutions and enterprises building on Solana. Read article Stable Coin Bits to Bricks: Can Stablecoins Prevent De-Dollarization? [...]

Source: Solana News | Solana Media ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-20 12:00:00
Solana Foundation Launches Solana Developer Platform
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