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In a groundbreaking move for Southeast Asian cryptocurrency adoption, a firm founded by the Malaysian Crown Prince has launched RMJDT, a stablecoin directly pegged to the Malaysian ringgit. This development represents a significant step toward integrating traditional finance with blockchain technology, potentially transforming how digital transactions occur within the region’s growing economy. What Makes This Ringgit-Backed Stablecoin Different? Bullish Aim, the company behind this initiative, has introduced RMJDT on the Zetrix blockchain network. Unlike volatile cryptocurrencies, this ringgit-backed stablecoin maintains a 1:1 value with the Malaysian currency through reserves of actual ringgit and short-term government bonds. This backing mechanism provides…

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has thrown his weight behind Senator Tim Scott’s market structure proposal. He has called it a “massive step forward” for the industry. Garlinghouse’s support is rooted in Ripple’s own scars from years of regulatory ambiguity. “Ripple (and I) know firsthand that clarity beats chaos, and this bill’s success is crypto’s success,” he said. As reported by U.Today, the bill recently saw a total of 137 amendments, and there are intense debates happening behind closed doors. The Ripple boss has indicated that the company remains “at the table” instead of simply walking away. The Ripple boss is…

Investors in Europe gain a new way to access innovation in security and orbit with the launch of the space defense ETF ARKX on Borsa Italiana. ARKX, an active UCITS ETF at the crossroads of space and defense Defense and space: how innovation is changing the industry How ARKX invests in innovation and dual-use technologies UCITS structure, fees and access for European investors An ESG framework tailored to a defense-space ETF Portfolio structure and top ten holdings Outlook for space and defense innovation ARKX, an active UCITS ETF at the crossroads of space and defense ARK Invest Europe has listed…

In a significant development for U.S. cryptocurrency users, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev has issued a public call for legislative action, stating that a comprehensive crypto market structure bill is urgently needed to resolve a regulatory deadlock that prevents the popular trading platform from offering staking services in multiple states. This declaration, made via social media platform X, underscores a critical tension between consumer demand for innovative financial products and the current, fragmented state of American digital asset regulation. The situation highlights how regulatory uncertainty continues to stifle product development and limit consumer choice in the rapidly evolving crypto ecosystem. Crypto…

The NFT market has witnessed a significant surge in sales this week.Particularly, CryptoPunks have occupied all the top ten sales in the NFT landscape this week. As per the data from Phoenix Group, CryptoPunk #3043, CryptoPunk #6785, and CryptoPunk #7950 have emerged as the top 3 names on the list. These remarkable sales underscore the growing investor confidence in the NFT sector. TOP #NFT SALES IN THE LAST 7DAmong the largest sales in the last 7D are:#CryptoPunksLargest Sale: CryptoPunk #3043 – $133.98K pic.twitter.com/JlDzR7Qax1 — PHOENIX – Crypto News & Analytics (@pnxgrp) January 18, 2026 CryptoPunk #3043 Leads NFT Sales of…

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan shared one of his strongest beliefs about the long-term potential of the cryptocurrency market, stating that it could easily grow 10-20x over the next decade. Hougan’s assessments were included in a comprehensive note to investors. Bitwise CIO Makes Stunning Prediction: “The Crypto Market Could Grow 10–20X in the Next 10 Years” In his statement, Hougan recalled the comments made by US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins last week. Atkins predicted that all US stock markets will migrate to blockchain within a few years, highlighting the scale of this transformation. Hougan noted…

IREN (IREN), a bitcoin miner, completed a refinancing that combined a $2.3 billion convertible senior-note offering with a $544.3 million repurchase of existing convertible notes. The new issuance includes $1 billion of 0.25% notes due 2032, $1 billion of 1% notes due 2033 and a fully exercised $300 million greenshoe to meet excess demand. IREN also executed capped-call transactions intended to hedge any share dilution should the notes be converted, providing protection up to an initial $82.24 per share. The notes do not include any investor put rights except for a standard provision related to fundamental changes, according to the…

South Korea has taken a big step toward the future of digital finance. On January 15, the country’s National Assembly passed major changes to its Capital Markets Act and Electronic Securities Act. These changes officially bring Security Token Offerings (STOs) into the legal system. 吴说获悉，据韩联社报道，韩国国会本会议于 1 月 15 日通过了包括《资本市场法》和《电子证券法》修正案在内的 11 项民生法案，正式将证券型代币（STO）制度化。修正案允许满足一定条件的发行人直接发行… — 吴说区块链 (@wublockchain12) January 15, 2026 In simple words, this means blockchain based securities are now fully legal and regulated in South Korea. Specifically, companies that meet certain rules can issue digital securities directly on the blockchain. Notably, the update was reported by Yonhap News Agency and subsequently shared…

GRAM Ecosystem, a popular cross-chain Web3 gaming entity, has partnered with EtherForge, a Web3-based strategy simulation game project. The partnership endeavors to advance the Web3 gaming experiences for users across chains. As GRAM Ecosystem pointed out in its official X announcement, the joint initiative underscores a shared attempt to expand the blockchain-based games by removing single-chain limitations. Additionally, both platforms also focus on unlocking unique technical and creative possibilities to facilitate players and developers alike. GRAM Ecosystem 🤝 EtherForgeWe are excited to partner with @EtherForge_io! Web3 gaming knows no boundaries. Whether on Base or Solana, we are united in pushing…

Chinese authorities have turned the high-profile digital yuan corruption case of former regulator Yao Qian into a showcase of how blockchain can also expose financial crime. Former digital yuan architect accused of multimillion crypto bribery Hardware wallets and shell accounts exposed the bribery network Subordinate built crypto channels for bribes Party discipline, prosecution and lessons for crypto oversight Digital yuan strategy continues despite high-profile scandal Former digital yuan architect accused of multimillion crypto bribery Chinese state media revealed that former central bank official Yao Qian, once a key architect of the digital yuan, accepted more than $8 million in cryptocurrency…