99Bitcoins Exclusive: Fireblocks Calls 2026 the ‘Rollout Year’ Despite Rising Geopolitical Tensions
Davos 2026 did put crypto back in the global spotlight. It may not have dominated the WEF agenda but it was a part of enough speeches and conversations to move markets and set narratives for 2026. What was the big takeaway? Politics is
Russia Bans Ukrainian Crypto Exchange WhiteBIT, Users Face Prison
Crypto is global, and despite geopolitical conflicts, transactions continue to flow. As of early 2026, while a few countries strictly regulate crypto, the majority, including Russia and Ukraine, recognize that the underlying technology is here to stay. Centralized crypto exchanges operate, offering services,
Farcaster Denies Shutdown, Returns $180M After Neynar Takeover
Scaling a crypto app in “winter” is hard. If anything, there are worrying statistics that most crypto projects don’t last three months. In the meme coin world, +99% of new launches don’t last an hour. Farcaster was a success, especially considering it built
Crypto Market News Today, January 23: Bank Can’t Handle $14 Billion Withdrawal! What Crypto Learns From Davos
The crypto market is looking calm today. Bitcoin is steady just under $90,000. Ethereum, although it drops by 10% this week, looks ready to benefit from the Davos talks of tokenization. Davos is exposing cracks in the old system while accidentally advertising the
Circle Backs UN Stablecoin Hub to Speed Up Global Aid
The Circle Foundation recently announced a significant grant to support the United Nations’ Digital Hub of Treasury Solutions (DHoTS). Circle stablecoin will be used to deliver aid. This initiative aims to use regulated stablecoins to make humanitarian aid payments faster, cheaper, and more
Chinese Vice Premier Pitches ‘Multilateral’ Stablecoin Trade as US-EU Relations Fracture
China’s push for new digital trade rails is now running into a fragile Western alliance, turning stablecoins and central bank digital currencies into another front in the global power contest. Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng used a major stage at the World Economic
Ripple CEO Says Crypto Will Hit New Highs: What Next for BTC USD and XRP Price?
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said crypto markets will reach new all-time highs this year, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Bitcoin .cwp-coin-chart svg path { stroke-width: 0.65 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.positive svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive {
Ripple Agrees to $150M Financing Deal With LMAX
Ripple has approved a new $150 million plan tied to a deal with UK-based trading group LMAX. The goal is to help more large financial firms use Ripple’s new dollar stablecoin, RLUSD, for everyday trading and settlement. XRP’s price barely moved after the
Move Aside Bitcoin, Monero Smashes $800 as Privacy Becomes a Macro Trade
Move aside, Bitcoin. There’s a new king in town. Shockingly, as we enter 2026 it’s looking like the new Bitcoin and Ethereum are Monero and Zcash. Some fans of .cwp-coin-chart svg path { stroke-width: 0.65 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.positive svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke:
Russia Signals Crypto Shift as Retail Investors Get Green Light
Russia reportedly plans to introduce a new law that would allow individuals to buy crypto under a clear legal framework. Traders are still digesting the regulatory signal, but the move fits a broader global pattern in which governments are shifting from opposing crypto
