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HPX, a crypto platform that focuses on connecting digital assets with real-world spending, is pleased to launch the HPX Apple Pay Gold Virtual Card for seamless spending of cryptocurrencies. The main purpose of this launch is to provide a low-cost, high-limit solution for cross-border payments and online shopping. Introducing HPX Apple Pay Gold Virtual Card! 🚉 Supports cross-border payments and advertising expenditure, including Apple Pay, Shopee, PAYPAL, TikTok ads, etc.✅ Low top-up fee of 1.3%, $0.25 transaction fee, no monthly card fee, 20K USD daily spending limit, with $50 USDT… pic.twitter.com/2A1kuJsJoh — HPX Official (@Hpx_Official) January 21, 2026 This Card…

In a significant development for decentralized finance, the DeepBook Protocol has activated its highly anticipated margin trading feature on the Sui Network, fundamentally expanding the capabilities of this innovative Layer 1 ecosystem as of March 2025. This strategic enhancement transforms DeepBook from a spot trading platform into a comprehensive DeFi solution, introducing sophisticated leverage mechanisms while maintaining the protocol’s commitment to security and user empowerment within the rapidly evolving blockchain landscape. DeepBook Protocol Margin Trading Transforms Sui Ecosystem The DeepBook Protocol, a cornerstone decentralized application within the Sui Network ecosystem, has officially launched its margin trading functionality according to announcements…

Ethereum may be poised to end years of lagging performance and finally outrun Bitcoin in 2026, driven by a regulatory overhaul and a confluence of key on-chain and market metrics. Ethereum’s bull run since 2023 has yielded 160%, less than half of Bitcoin’s staggering 457% return, according to CoinGecko data. The difference in gains highlights Ethereum’s muted performance over the years despite improving market conditions. But several catalysts suggest that the outlook could change.  Catalysts for Ethereum The first signal is a clear market rotation highlighted by a decline in Bitcoin’s dominance. Bitcoin dominance, or the coin’s share of…

UAE-based Mashreq Capital, a leading asset manager operating out of DIFC (Dubai International Financial Center), has announced the launch of BITMAC, a multi-asset investment mutual fund that includes equities, fixed income, gold and Bitcoin exposure via ETFs. As per Mashreq Capital, BITMAC offers retail investors an innovative, diversified, and systematically rebalanced portfolio. This unique combination captures growth opportunities from both traditional and digital assets while reducing overall risk to levels comparable with a typical balanced portfolio. It is directed at retail investors, so the minimum investment amount is $100. It offers retail investors an institutional-grade path to gain exposure to…

Caroline Ellison was released from prison on Wednesday after serving roughly 60% of her two-year sentence. The former co-CEO of Alameda Research played a key role in the events that led to the collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange. In anticipation of Ellison’s release, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) banned her from holding any executive positions for 10 years. An Early Release According to the US Federal Bureau of Prisons, the 31-year-old is now housed at a halfway facility in New York. She will remain there as part of her transition back into civilian life. Such centers help…

Traders on Hyperliquid shifted to tokenized gold, putting it among the top 10 most actively traded assets. Whales are predominantly long on gold. Hyperliquid has become a venue for tokenized gold, putting PAXG among the top 10 most traded assets. As gold reached new records, while BTC lagged, traders used the available on-chain infrastructure to switch to the more actively appreciating asset. Traders have shown renewed interest in tokenized metals, as gold approached $5,000 while BTC lagged. PAXG traded at a premium to spot gold, becoming one of the most bullish tokens on Hyperliquid. | Source: Coingecko PAXG is one…

Base’s decentralized exchange (DEX) activity surged this week, pushing the chain past Ethereum and BNB Smart Chain (BSC) in weekly DEX volume for the first time. As of today, Jan. 22, DefiLlama data shows that Base’s seven-day DEX volume jumped to roughly $16.5 billion. Ethereum logged about $13.0 billion and BSC around $15.6 billion for the same period. Weekly DEX volume by blockchain. Source: DefiLlama Solana remained the largest DEX market by trading volume across all timeframes, with more than $26.6 billion in the past seven days, well ahead of the pack. DEX volume on Base. Source: DefiLlama On Base,…

Table of Contents Why Ethereum Gas Still Feels UnpredictableWhat Is ETHGas Trying To Change?How Blockspace Trading Works In PracticeWhy Secondary Markets Matter For GasHow ETHGas Fits Into Ethereum’s Block Building FlowWhat Are Gas Markets And Why They MatterThe Four Pillars Of ETHGasGWEI Token: Governance And ParticipationFunding And Market TractionHow ETHGas Differs From Layer 2 SolutionsWhat This Means For Ethereum UsersConclusionResourcesFrequently Asked Questions ETHGas is a blockchain infrastructure project that restructures how Ethereum gas and blockspace are allocated, turning transaction inclusion into a structured, tradable market, while GWEI is its governance token used to oversee how that system evolves. Together, they…

MoneyGram has tapped Fireblocks to bring stablecoin-powered payments and real-time treasury tools to its global network, the firms said on Thursday. The payments company, which processes transfers across more than 200 countries, will use Fireblocks’ digital asset infrastructure to improve its internal operations and settlement flows. That includes enabling stablecoin transfers across multiple blockchains, streamlining how MoneyGram holds and moves liquidity, and lowering the need to pre-fund accounts around the world. Stablecoin adoption is accelerating in the traditional remittance business, where senders want faster, cheaper transfers and receivers are increasingly using digital wallets to manage everyday finances. The introduction regulations…

Coinbase pulled its backing for the Senate’s market structure bill because a potential ban on rewards and limited SEC flexibility would have left everyday crypto users worse off. The context: Coinbase VP of US Policy Kara Calvert told CoinDesk TV that the company identified “fatal flaws” that tipped the scales against the legislation just hours before a scheduled markup. A primary dealbreaker was language that effectively eliminated rewards for customers holding a balance, which Calvert argued hurts affordability for everyday Americans. The exchange also feared provisions that would strip the SEC of its “exemptive relief” authority, a pillar that allows…