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Is Kevin Warsh a Hawk, a Dove, or the Next Volcker? Markets Are About to Find Out

2.2.2026
President Donald Trump has nominated former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to lead the U.S. central bank, instantly reviving an old debate with real market consequences: Is Warsh a hard-money hawk, a quiet dove, or something closer to a modern-day Paul Volcker? Why Kevin Warsh’s...

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says bitcoin could hit $6.5 million in 20 years

30.1.2026
After a bruising 2025, Hougan sees sideways Bitcoin trading, rising institutional interest and early central bank curiosity setting up the next cycle

El Salvador's central bank buys $50 million of gold as government keeps adding bitcoin

29.1.2026
The bitcoin-friendly nation's central bank now holds over $360 million of the yellow metal, while the government, led by President Nayib Bukele, has bitcoin holdings worth $635 million

Universal Launches UAE Central Bank‑Registered USD Stablecoin

29.1.2026
Universal announces USDU as the first USD‑backed stablecoin registered by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates for compliant digital‑asset settlement. Universal Digital Intl Limited, regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), announces...

Abu Dhabi firm launches first UAE-registered US dollar stablecoin

29.1.2026
Abu Dhabi’s Universal Digital has launched USDU, the first US dollar‑backed stablecoin registered by the UAE central bank under its Payment Token Services Regulation

UAE's central bank has approved a USD-backed stablecoin

29.1.2026
The USDU stablecoin is issued by Universal Digital, a crypto firm regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)

Crypto Long & Short: Risk Ratings: DeFi’s Maturity Test

28.1.2026
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Marcin Kazmierczak writes on risk ratings and how they are central to capital being deployed on-chain. Then, Andy Baehr says Bitcoin has some 'splaining to do

South Korea’s central bank flags FX risks as lawmakers debate stablecoin issuance

27.1.2026
South Korea’s stablecoin debate remains stalled as the central bank raises concerns over capital flows, issuer oversight and US dollar-linked risks

Japanese Yen Jumps to 2-Month High as Intervention Talk Rattles Currency Markets

26.1.2026
On Monday, activity across much of Wall Street and U.S. equity markets remained subdued, while precious metals like silver and gold pressed higher. At the same time, the Japanese yen firmed sharply against the U.S. dollar, as markets responded to rising expectations of coordinated currency...

Gold Bugs Remain Bullish as Central Banks Hedge Against Uncertainty

23.1.2026
Gold has become one of the hottest commodities this year, soaring in response to economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Predictions indicate its price could exceed $7,000 by the end of the year, as central banks continue to signal strong demand. Analyst: Gold to $7,150 in 2026, Central Banks...

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong spars with France’s Central Bank chief at Davos over yield and ‘bitcoin standard’

22.1.2026
Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse called the WEF panel ‘spirited’ as Coinbase’s CEO defended bitcoin and stablecoins, while Villeroy warned of threats to monetary sovereignty and financial stability

Iran‘s central bank acquired $507M in USDt to prop up rial: Elliptic

21.1.2026
The Central Bank of Iran reportedly stockpiled more than half a billion dollars worth of USDt amid escalating protests and crypto usage in the country

Elliptic Says Iran’s Central Bank Quietly Built a $500M Stablecoin War Chest

21.1.2026
Elliptic says Iran’s central bank quietly accumulated more than $500 million in dollar-backed stablecoins, using blockchain infrastructure to bypass sanctions and stabilize its collapsing currency. Blockchain Analysis Firm Believes Stablecoins Bolster Iran’s Shadow System According to a...

Iran’s central bank bought $507 million USDT to underpin rial, report finds

21.1.2026
Elliptic traced more than $500 million in USDT tied to Iran’s central bank, suggesting the stablecoin was used to manage foreign-exchange pressures and build a “sanctions-proof” alternative to dollar banking

Central banks vs Bitcoin: Who deserves the public’s trust?

21.1.2026
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, the French central bank governor and Coinbase CEO clashed over whether trust in money comes from institutions or decentralized Bitcoin

Solana Mobile begins SKR token airdrop to Seeker phone users

21.1.2026
The token will play a central role in governance and staking, allowing holders to delegate tokens to help secure and scale the mobile ecosystem

Report: RBI Proposes Linking BRICS Central Bank Digital Currencies for Payments

20.1.2026
India’s central bank proposes linking BRICS central bank digital currencies to ease cross‑border payments. The Reserve Bank of India reportedly recommended that a proposal to connect central bank digital currencies ( CBDCs) be placed on the agenda for the 2026 BRICS summit in India, aiming to ease...