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Metrics show the stablecoin economy trimmed $773 million this past week, and since Dec. 13, the fiat-pegged token sector has logged a $2.5 billion pullback. Stablecoins Cool off in Early 2026 While crypto markets bounced back over the last seven days and muscled their way back above the $3 trillion line, the stablecoin sector slipped by 0.25%. Tether ( $USDT) inched higher by 0.16% ($299 million) and kept its crown as the largest stablecoin, with a market cap hovering near $187 billion. As it stands today, defillama.com stablecoin stats show $USDT accounts for 60.80% of the combined $307.57 billion stablecoin…

Rhode Island Reintroduces Bill to Study Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Rhode Island lawmakers have reintroduced a bill to establish a special legislative commission to study blockchain technology and crypto, showing some continuous pro-bitcoin momentum for the state to explore its role in the digital asset economy. Senate Bill S 2198, introduced by Senators Lou DiPalma, Gu, Burke, Urso, Paolino, and Zurier, would create a five-member commission tasked with reviewing blockchain and cryptocurrency activity across the country, examining current Rhode Island laws, studying non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and consulting industry experts. The commission would also provide legislative recommendations to foster a pro-business environment…

Deel has partnered with MoonPay to enable stablecoin salary payouts for workers worldwide. The integration gives Deel users the option to receive pay directly in stablecoins instead of traditional bank transfers.—MoonPay will power the conversion, delivery, and off ramp process. Salaries will be paid directly to non custodial wallets.How the Rollout WorksThe feature will launch next month for workers in the UK and EU. U.S. support will follow in a second phase.The partnership builds on Deel’s expansion into crypto enabled payroll. It targets globally distributed teams that face slow or costly cross border payments.Why Stablecoin Payroll Is Gaining TractionStablecoin payouts…

Amid Venezuela’s President Maduro’s capture, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has been opening up about the importance of decentralization and what he calls “rugged individualism.” While he hasn’t directly commented on Maduro, Armstrong has repeatedly said that crypto gives people tools to protect their money and stay independent from governments. He said that crypto is more than just technology—it’s a way for individuals to have control over their assets, especially when governments act unpredictably. Cross-border payments and decentralized finance allow people to maintain financial freedom even in uncertain times. “We need more rugged individualism, not less. Build on the frontier. Be…

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has stated that financial institutions must transition to the new suspicious transactions reporting platform. Hong Kong’s initial Suspicious Transaction Report and Management System (STREAM) is set to stop working by midnight on January 28 this year. In its place will be the Second Generation Suspicious Transaction Report and Management System, also known as STREAMS 2. Even with the cutoff date, there will be a five-day gap where users must report emergencies manually through email, phone, and fax. Hong Kong’s SFC sets deadline The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has officially set…

PlutonAI, a renowned Web3 entity for conversational DeFAI agent layer, has partnered with SentismAI, a Web3-focused intelligence platform. The joint initiative merges the conversational DeFAI agent infrastructure of PlutonAI with the on-chain intelligence of SentismAI. As PlutonAI’s official social media announcement discloses, this partnership attempts to connect the consumer intent as well as on-chain execution with no dependence on complicated dashboards. Hence, the move underscores the rising trend of actively using AI agents in crypto markets. 🪐🤝🧠 Agents just found their perfect counterparty.PlutonAI × @Sentism_ai Conversation meets execution. Intelligence meets liquidity.PlutonAI’s conversational DeFAI agent layer is now teaming up with…

The cryptocurrency market has entered a volatile “de-leveraging” phase in early 2026. After a turbulent January, the $ethereum coin has seen its valuation sliced as a massive liquidation cascade wiped out over $1.9 billion in $ETH long positions across major derivatives exchanges. As of February 7, 2026, the Ethereum price is hovering around $1,950, attempting to stabilize after a swift drop from yearly highs of $3,300. This analysis breaks down the technical “trap doors” and recovery zones for Ethereum as the market navigates this 2026 crypto crash. Can Ethereum Recover in 2026? Yes, a recovery is technically possible, but the…

In a revealing October 2024 statement that highlights deepening industry divisions, OKX CEO Star Xu articulated fundamental differences in cryptocurrency exchange values, specifically targeting Binance’s listing policies and emphasizing what he calls “responsible curation” in an increasingly volatile digital asset market. Cryptocurrency Exchange Responsibility Takes Center Stage The cryptocurrency industry faces mounting scrutiny regarding exchange listing practices. Consequently, OKX CEO Star Xu’s recent comments on platform X have ignited significant discussion. Xu stated his company maintains fundamentally different values from competitor Binance. He specifically emphasized that centralized exchanges (CEXs) play distinct roles from decentralized exchanges (DEXs). Moreover, Xu argued that…

US-based cryptocurrency mining company Core Scientific announced in its annual report that it plans to sell a significant portion of its Bitcoin ($BTC) holdings in the first quarter of this year. The company reported holding a total of 2,537 $BTC at the end of last year. The primary objective of the sales plan was to strengthen the company’s liquidity position and cover the expenses related to the expansion of its AI-focused computing hosting business. Core Scientific has recently expanded its operations beyond cryptocurrency mining, prioritizing a strategy of leasing its data center infrastructure to artificial intelligence companies. Company management emphasized…

Ethereum is quietly setting up for a potentially decisive move as the Libra formation remains active on the weekly chart. While confirmation is still pending, the structure has not been invalidated, keeping the upside scenario firmly on the table. With key resistance levels overhead and momentum beginning to stabilize, $ETH may be entering a critical phase where the next major directional move starts to take shape. Weekly Libra Formation Keeps The Bullish Case Alive On the X platform, Kamile Uray highlighted that Ethereum is currently forming a Libra pattern on the weekly chart. With the weekly candle yet to close…