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Reece Merrick, Ripple Senior Executive Officer and Managing Director, Middle East & Africa, reacts to Coinbase’s UAE expansion. “Welcome to the party,” Merrick said in response to the Coinbase CEO, who informed of the company’s move in the UAE. Coinbase is the largest U.S.-based crypto exchange with over 120 million users and boasts of over 245,000 ecosystem partners across more than 100 countries of the world. In a recent tweet, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said of having wrapped up a great trip in the UAE, with a presence at Abu Dhabi Finance Week. Welcome to the party @brian_armstrong I’ve been…

Crypto entrepreneur Jake Claver has filed a $30 million defamation lawsuit against XRP influencer Zach Rector, accusing him of running an online smear campaign that harmed his reputation and business. The lawsuit was filed on January 9, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, according to court records. Claver is the founder and chief executive of Digital Ascension Group and Digital Wealth Partners. Claver alleges that Rector published false and misleading statements in late December across X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, and other platforms, accusing him of fraud, dishonesty, and misleading investors. Lawsuit Targets December Videos…

Table of Contents What Yields Are Available?Why Does This Matter for BNB Chain?What Comes Next?Frequently Asked Questions Lista DAO launched open access to its Real-World Asset platform on January 12, 2026, making it the first native RWA offering on BNB Chain. Users can now deposit USDT and earn yields from tokenized traditional finance products without leaving the BNB ecosystem. The platform moved from whitelisted beta to full public access after testing since late November 2025. The launch connects BNB Chain users to institutional-grade returns backed by established funds. Lista partnered with Centrifuge for asset tokenization and Chainlink for price feeds,…

The Ethereum (ETH) price is trading with a bullish bias, holding well above the support provided by a longstanding ascending trendline. While a critical resistance holds on the 4-hour timeframe, positive ETH ETF flows on Monday inspire hope. Over $5 Million Ethereum ETF Inflows on Monday Fuels ETH Price Surge The Ethereum price continues to show strength, at least on the 4-hour timeframe, drawing tailwinds from over $5 million in ETF inflows on Monday. Data on SoSoValue shows that on January 12, spot Ethereum ETFs reported a total net inflow of $5.042 million. With this, they effectively ended a 3-day…

In its new report for 2026, cryptocurrency asset management company Hashdex shared noteworthy predictions about the key themes shaping the crypto market in the coming period. According to the report, stablecoins, tokenization, and AI-themed crypto projects will be the main drivers of the market. According to Hashdex’s predictions, the total market capitalization of stablecoins will double by 2026. The company states that this growth will stem from increased adoption, particularly due to the speed and cost advantages they provide in cross-border payments. It also suggests that this process could reshape the dynamics of demand for the US dollar, while strengthening…

Ethereum price today trades near $3,136 following news that Bitmine is staking nearly $4 billion worth of ETH, representing one-third of its $13 billion total holdings. Chair Tom Lee declared the “mini crypto winter” over and projects annualized staking revenue at $374 million, while ETH tests triangle resistance on the hourly chart amid improving technical momentum. Bitmine Becomes Largest Ethereum Staking Provider Bitmine announced Monday it “will be the largest staking provider in the entire crypto ecosystem” with projected annualized revenue exceeding $1 million daily. The firm, backed by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund and Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest, owns 3.45…

Ted Pillows issued a clear warning. He pointed to rising inflation levels. He highlighted a concerning trend. The US inflation index moved closer to its early-2025 peak. The latest data showed a steady climb. Inflation reached 2.7% year over year. This marked a sharp rise from April lows. Inflation stood near 1.22% earlier this year. The index now approached January’s 3% level. Market participants took notice. Risk sentiment weakened quickly. Traders adjusted expectations. Truflation Signals Real-Time Shift The chart came from Truflation. This index updates daily. It pulls data from blockchain-verified sources. It avoids delays seen in traditional reports. The…

Americans have now lost over $333 million to crypto ATM scams, and the FBI says $240 million of that vanished just in the first six months of 2025, which is double what people lost in H1 2024. Spokane Police Detective Tim Schwering has been dealing with this since 2023.“Cases started flowing my way where people were getting ripped off by cryptocurrency machines,” Tim said. The money was always gone in minutes, and would allegedly end up in China, Russia, Nigeria, or some other country where no one could get it back. “You couldn’t get to anyone or get the money…

Ethereum price has struggled to recover from a local low established last week as whales continued to offload their holdings. Now, a multi-month symmetrical triangle suggests there could be more pain ahead. Summary Ethereum price is down 5% over this month. Whale selling and outflows from spot Ethereum ETFs have contributed to its downtrend. Multiple bearish patterns have formed on the daily chart. According to data from crypto.news, Ethereum (ETH) price has dropped 2.5% over the past 7 days and 5% from this month’s high of $3,292. Trading at $3,115 at press time, the largest altcoin by market cap is…

Kevin Hassett, one of the frontrunners to replace the current chair of the US Federal Reserve, has downplayed concerns that US President Donald Trump could sway the Fed, asserting that Trump’s views will hold “no weight” on agency decisions. With an announcement of the new Fed chair expected in mid-January, some hold concerns that Trump is looking to spread his influence across the agency by replacing the majority of people in charge at the FOMC. Speaking with CBS News’ Face the Nation on Sunday, Hassett emphasized that the Fed’s role is to remain “independent” and let the 12 Board of…