CoinGecko Eyes Potential Sale for $500M in Valuation
Key Highlights CoinGecko is reportedly exploring a sale with a valuation of around $500 million, with investment bank Moelis advising the process. Sources say the discussions are still in early…
Membrane Labs Brings CME-style EFPs to Spot Crypto Markets
Key Highlights Membrane Labs launched an Exchange for Physical (EFP) workflow linking CME crypto futures with spot BTC and ETH. The setup allows institutions to move from futures to spot…
Newrez to Accept Crypto Assets for Mortgage Approval Starting February
Key Highlights Newrez will recognize cryptocurrency assets for mortgage qualification beginning in February 2026. Borrowers can use digital holdings for income and asset verification without being required to liquidate their…
Bitwise’s Matt Hougan Calls Bitcoin in 401(k) Ban Ridiculous
Key Highlights Bitwise’s CIO calls banning Bitcoin in 401(k)s “ridiculous,” saying some stocks are even more volatile. Bitcoin swung 65% in a year, while Nvidia stock moved 120%, showing volatility…
Former New York Mayor Eric Adams’ NYC Token Surges Then Plunges 80%
Key Highlights The former mayor’s NYC token soared to $600M before crashing below $100M amid suspicious liquidity moves raising investor caution. The token claims to be used for funding scholarships…
India’s FIU Cracks Down on Crypto with Stricter KYC Rules
Key Highlights India’s FIU has tightened crypto exchange rules, making user onboarding tougher to strengthen AML and KYC compliance. Live selfie checks and location tracking are now mandatory to stop…
Coinbase May Pull Support as CLARITY Act Targets Stablecoin Rewards
Key Highlights Coinbase may pull support for the CLARITY Act if stablecoin reward limits are added, Bloomberg reported. Banking groups warn stablecoin rewards could drain trillions from the traditional banking…
South Korea Ends Corporate Crypto Ban, Opens Market to Investment
Key Highlights South Korea allows companies to invest in top 20 cryptocurrencies, unlocking corporate funds while curbing risky speculation. Corporate crypto cap has been set at 5% of equity; the…
Elon Musk’s X to Launch Smart Cashtags for Stocks and Crypto Tracking
Key Highlights X plans to launch Smart Cashtags in February 2026, offering real-time stock and crypto price data directly within posts. The feature will support crypto smart contract tagging and…
Vitalik Flags Core Flaws Holding Back Decentralized Stablecoins
Key Highlights Vitalik Buterin says decentralized stablecoins still face unresolved structural issues, despite years of development. He flags reliance on the U.S. dollar, oracle capture, and competition from staking yields…