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Blockchain infrastructure firm Zerohash is in talks to raise $250 million at a $1.5 billion valuation, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. The company recently pulled out of acquisition talks with Mastercard, CoinDesk reported, though the payments giant is still considering a strategic investment in Zerohash, and discussions remain ongoing. The raise comes amid rising demand for enterprise-grade crypto infrastructure, as more financial institutions move to offer tokenized assets, stablecoins and onchain settlement at scale. Zerohash didn’t respond to requests for comment by the time of publication. The amount could change as discussions are still ongoing. Fortune…

Ethereum is seeing a rare mix of heavy use and very low costs. Data from Glassnode shows that average transaction fees have fallen below $0.01. This is the lowest level since May 2017. Though network activity remains strong. On January 16, ETH processed close to 2.9 million transactions in a single day. In past cycles, this level of use would have pushed fees much higher. Now, the opposite is happening. Cheaper transactions are making the network easier to use, even as demand stays high. Record Activity With Near-Zero Costs Ethereum’s daily transaction count has reached new highs in January 2026.…

Deloitte warns that T+0 and tokenized securities could boost speed and collateral efficiency while creating a dangerous blind spot if reporting and oversight lag. Summary Deloitte’s 2026 outlook flags same‑day T+0 settlement and tokenized securities as key experiments, likely starting in limited pilots rather than a full market overhaul. Faster settlement shrinks time to source cash, fix errors, and manage margin, raising liquidity and operational risk if paired with reduced reporting and fragmented liquidity. Tokenized collateral and stablecoins are early targets, with the CFTC and SEC using no‑action relief for pilots while Deloitte urges strong compliance, audit trails, and cyber…

Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins have been unable to escape the downward trend that began in October and is still ongoing. While BTC fell as low as $80,000 during this decline, Ethereum (ETH) and altcoins also experienced significant losses. However, the situation for Ethereum may be changing. One analyst said Ethereum could enter a medium- to long-term uptrend similar to the one it saw in 2021. Accordingly, crypto analyst Sykodelic, using a pseudonym, argued that Ethereum could enter an uptrend similar to the one it saw in 2021, citing the cyclical pattern between global liquidity, the Russell 2000 index, and the…

Bitcoin (BTC) started the new week with a decline, but critical developments are expected this week. First and foremost is the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, with the Fed announcing its first interest rate decision of 2026 on Wednesday. How Will Powell Speak? A Hawk or a Dove? After the Fed’s interest rate cuts in the final months of 2025, it is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged. Markets are pricing in a 97% probability of the Fed keeping rates stable. However, what Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says will be far more important than the decision itself.…

Luxury brands rarely rush toward change. They move with precision, confidence, and timing. TAG Heuer now proves that tradition and innovation can share the same wrist. The Swiss watchmaker has officially begun accepting Ethereum payments, marking a meaningful step toward modern commerce. This decision reflects more than payment flexibility. It shows how luxury brands respond to changing consumer behavior. Crypto investors now seek premium products that match their digital wealth. TAG Heuer listens closely and adapts with confidence. The move places TAG Heuer among forward thinking brands that recognize blockchain’s role in high end retail. Ethereum payments allow seamless global…

STON.fi has announced its strategic partnership with Privy, a wallet infrastructure platform that simplifies user onboarding and crypto integration for applications. The primary objective of this groundbreaking partnership is to facilitate seamless token swaps and engage a massive user base on Telegram. 🔧 Building on TON just got easier! Wallet infrastructure @privy_io now supports TON with docs powered by STONfi’s Omniston aggregator.Developers can now:✓ Add TON wallet onboarding✓ Execute token swaps via Omniston✓ Tap into Telegram’s 1B+ users📚 Docs:… pic.twitter.com/qROsDWsRUj — STON.fi (@ston_fi) January 22, 2026 STON.fi is a leading decentralized Automated Market Maker (AMM) exchange on The Open Network…

Ethereum price failed to hold above the $3,000 mark once again, with price slipping back toward the lower end of its weekly range as U.S. demand indicators weaken. Summary Ethereum slipped below $3,000 after another failed breakout attempt, extending weekly losses. Coinbase Premium fell to its lowest level since 2023, showing weak U.S. institutional interest. Derivatives open interest rose even as volume declined, increasing downside risk near $2,800 support. ETH was trading at $2,930 at press time, up 1.9% on the day. Price is down 7% on the week and nearly 40% from the $4,946 all-time high set in August…

A proposed SEC-filed crypto ETF spotlights top cryptocurrencies bitcoin, ethereum, and XRP, showing how new U.S. products could deliver heavily concentrated exposure as regulators weigh index-based digital asset fund structures. SEC Filing Details Crypto ETF Structure With BTC, ETH, XRP Out Front A proposed exchange-traded crypto product highlighted heavy concentration in leading digital assets as an organization detailed its benchmark exposure. Cyber Hornet ETFs LLC, a digital asset investment firm, filed a Form S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Jan. 12, 2026, covering the “Cyber Hornet S&P Crypto 10 ETF” and its index-based strategy.…

Binance has unveiled a $40 million WLFI airdrop campaign to reward users holding USD1 on the exchange. Summary Binance will distribute $40 million in WLFI tokens to eligible USD1 holders over four weeks. Rewards are calculated using daily balance snapshots across Spot, Margin, and Futures accounts. The campaign runs from Jan. 23 to Feb. 20, with the first payout scheduled for Feb. 2. Binance has launched a new rewards program for users holding USD1, with $40 million in WLFI tokens earmarked for distribution. The leading exchange confirmed that accounts maintaining a USD1 balance between Jan. 23 and Feb. 20 will…