Coincheck to acquire digital asset manager 3iQ in $112M stock deal

In recent developments, the transaction would give the Japanese exchange operator control of the Canadian asset manager, expanding its presence in regulated investment products. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Stand With Crypto: Primary goal for 2026 is crypto market structure

In recent developments, the organization reported more than 2.6 million advocates in the US ahead of the midterm elections that could change the political party in control of Congress. Looking…

Banks must upgrade their blockchain infrastructure

In recent developments, banks risk falling behind if they cling to private blockchains. Upgrading to public, permissioned layer-2 infrastructure with ZK-proofs is essential for modern finance. Looking closer, market participants…

BitMine buys $105M Ether to kick off 2026, still holds $915M in cash

In recent developments, the largest corporate ETH holder started 2026 with a $105 million Ether purchase, while surpassing $2.87 billion in staked Ether, seeking to generate passive yield on its…

AI giant Anthropic raising $10B at $350B valuation: Report

In recent developments, claude maker Anthropic is aiming to nearly double its valuation to $350 billion, with The Wall Street Journal reporting a planned $10 billion raise. Looking closer, market…

3 ‘checkpoints’ stand between a crypto all-time high in 2026: Bitwise

In recent developments, bitwise’s Matt Hougan says that post-October liquidation stability, the passage of the CLARITY Act and steady equities must happen before crypto hits new highs. Looking closer, market…

Memecoin social buzz grows as traders return to risk assets

In recent developments, memecoins fell 65% over 2025 as risk-taking behavior dropped among traders, but the tokens are seeing gains as positive sentiment returns to crypto. Looking closer, market participants…

XRP Quietly Locks in the Financial System: ETFs, Treasuries, and $1T Settled …

In recent developments, xRP’s role in global finance is broadening fast, with new details underscoring its growing footprint across settlement infrastructure, regulation, institutional balance sheets, ETFs, and real-world assets as…

GENIUS Act changes would be a ‘national security trap’: Crypto execs

In recent developments, pro-crypto lawyer John Deaton argued that banning yield on stablecoins would incentivize the use of China’s interest-bearing digital yuan, hurting the US dollar. Looking closer, market participants…

TRON Records $7.9 Trillion in USDT Transfer Volume in 2025, New Research from…

In recent developments, this content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, January 7, 2026 — Messari, a leading provider of digital asset market intelligence products; RWA.io, a…