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Is the US Dollar Dominant or Doomed? Analysts Read the Same Data—Very Differently
29.1.2026
As gold and silver reach historic price levels in early 2026, two specific analyses offer sharply different interpretations of what the U.S. dollar’s recent movement signals about U.S. policy, capital flows, and global markets. Campbell’s View: Gold Rises Inside a Dollar-Based System Alexander...
Laser Digital Files OCC Application to Form US National Trust Bank
29.1.2026
Laser Digital, the digital asset subsidiary of Nomura Group, applies to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to form Laser Digital National Trust Bank for institutional digital asset custody and spot trading. Laser Digital Americas Group Holdings Inc. filed a de novo application with...
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...
Dubai Insurance Launches Crypto‑Enabled Insurance Wallet With Zodia Custody
29.1.2026
Dubai Insurance launches the UAE insurance sector’s first crypto‑enabled digital wallet in partnership with Zodia Custody. Dubai Insurance announces the launch in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Jan. 28, 2026, of a digital wallet for crypto assets developed with Zodia Custody that enables secure...
US senators quiz deputy AG over DOJ crypto unit shutdown
29.1.2026
The six US senators cited a 162% jump in illicit crypto activity in 2025 to argue that the DOJ should not have disbanded its cryptocurrency enforcement team
Massive Bitcoin Difficulty Cut Looms After Hashrate Loses Nearly 250 EH/s
28.1.2026
As an Arctic storm front batters multiple U.S. states, bitcoin mining activity across the country has pulled back sharply, with American-based operators scaling down operations to ease pressure on the power grid during a difficult stretch. As a result, Bitcoin’s network hashrate has declined...
The UK government says banks need to stop blocking crypto firms if the country wants to become a digital hub
28.1.2026
U.K. officials say banks must treat crypto businesses fairly as final regulation nears.
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UK advertising watchdog bans Coinbase ads as 'irresponsible'
28.1.2026
The ASA banned Coinbase adverts concluding they imply crypto could ease the country's cost-of-living crisis
Nomura's Laser Digital applies for U.S. national trust bank to offer crypto custody
28.1.2026
The proposed bank would offer cryptocurrency custody, spot trading and staking services under direct federal regulatory supervision
Crypto Payments Surge: Paypal Finds 39% of US Merchants Now Accept Digital Assets
28.1.2026
A Paypal and National Cryptocurrency Association survey finds 39% of U.S. merchants accept crypto and 84% expect common use within five years. Paypal and the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) publish survey results on Jan. 27, 2026, showing 39% of U.S. merchants already accept...
Treasury Secretary Says US Is Headed for a Non-Inflationary Economic Boom in 2026
27.1.2026
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the United States is entering a period of accelerated growth without inflationary pressure, outlining what he calls a “Bountiful 2026” economic blueprint following meetings in Davos. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Details ‘Bountiful 2026’ Vision After...
UK banks’ anti-crypto stance intensifies even as regulatory process moves forward
27.1.2026
A crypto lobby group said it found "increased hostility" from British banks, casting a shadow over the global cryptocurrency leadership the country said it is vying for
Tether Unveils USAT Stablecoin for US Institutions Under GENIUS Act Rules
27.1.2026
Tether has formally launched USAT, a dollar-backed stablecoin issued under the United States’ new federal stablecoin framework and designed exclusively for the domestic market. USAT Goes Live The token is issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, a nationally chartered institution operating under federal...
Valour Secures UK FCA Approval, Launches Staking ETPs on London Stock Exchange
27.1.2026
Valour gains UK Financial Conduct Authority approval and begins offering bitcoin and ethereum staking ETPs to UK retail investors. DeFi Technologies subsidiary Valour Inc. announces UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) approvals and begins offering 1Valour Bitcoin...
Major League Soccer Partners With Polymarket in Multi‑year Fan Engagement Deal
27.1.2026
Major League Soccer and Soccer United Marketing announce a multi‑year partnership with Polymarket to integrate prediction markets into fan experiences. Soccer United Marketing (SUM), the commercial arm of Major League Soccer (MLS), announces a multi‑year agreement naming Polymarket the official...
Polymarket Odds of US Government Shutdown Rise as Democrats Oppose Funding DHS
26.1.2026
The odds of another government shutdown spiked on Polymarket after recent unrest in Minnesota prompted Democrats to oppose a funding bill that would bundle DHS funding with the budgets of other federal agencies. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he would vote no if the bill were presented...
Onchain Analyst Claims $90M in Crypto Was Drained From US Seizure Wallets
25.1.2026
Earlier this week, blockchain investigator ZachXBT published an explosive thread on X alleging that a shadowy figure known online as “John” or “Lick” sat at the center of a web of cryptocurrency thefts that stretched from private wallets to U.S. government seizure addresses. The revelations...
Predictive History Host Warns Iran Strike Could Pull Multiple Powers Into a Global War
25.1.2026
A potential U.S. military strike on Iran could trigger prolonged regional conflict and significant global economic disruption, according to geopolitical commentary shared in a recent Youtube interview with the host of the Predictive History channel. Xueqin Jiang Argues Iran Conflict Would Ripple...
U.K. FCA moves closer to crypto regulation with final consumer duty consultation
23.1.2026
The UK regulator said crypto firms must ensure good outcomes for customers without stifling innovation
SEC, CFTC to push united crypto work now that they both have Trump-appointed heads
22.1.2026
The two U.S. markets regulators will have a joint event to highlight their unified crypto agenda, following the arrival of permanent CFTC chief Mike Selig