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

In recent developments, 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…

WalletConnect Integrates TRON Network to Expand Global Payments

In recent developments, this content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Lisbon, Portugal, January 21, 2026 — WalletConnect, the infrastructure powering crypto payments, today announced support for the TRON…

XRP flashes signal that last triggered 68% price drop

In recent developments, a bearish signal from XRP’s cost-basis metric projected a major price drop, fueled by a weakening technical structure and spot ETF outflows. Will bulls defend critical price…

US Crypto czar Sacks says banks, crypto will merge into ‘one digital asset in…

In recent developments, in an interview from the WEF in Davos, David Sacks addressed disputes over stablecoin yield and the crypto market structure legislation that’s stalled in the US Senate.…

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

In recent developments, 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. Looking closer,…

David Sacks and Eric Trump Weigh In at Davos as Senate Delay Stalls CLARITY Act

In recent developments, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, commonly known as the CLARITY Act, remains stalled in the U.S. Senate after advancing out of the House last fall, with…

Bitcoin Reclaims $90K After Trump’s Davos Speech, but Gains Quickly Evaporate

In recent developments, bitcoin briefly surged back above $90,000 on Jan. 21 after President Donald Trump eased tensions over Greenland. The rally, however, was short-lived; bitcoin retreated to $87,200, triggering…

Trump: US has to ‘make it so that China doesn’t get the hold‘ of crypto

In recent developments, the US president said he supported the GENIUS Act because it was “politically popular,” but added the main reason was in response to China. Looking closer, market participants…

Steak ’n Shake taps Bitcoin bonus program for hourly employees

In recent developments, the fast-food chain said employees will receive a BTC bonus per hour worked, with payouts vesting after two years and limited to company-operated locations. Looking closer, market…

Price predictions 1/21: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, XMR, LINK

In recent developments, technical charts highlight improving fundamentals in Bitcoin and select altcoins, but bears selling the range highs and softening investor sentiment threaten to snuff out the recovery. Looking…