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Crypto mortgages in US face valuation risks, regulatory uncertainty
January 20, 2026 8:37 am

Crypto mortgages in US face valuation risks, regulatory uncertainty

Some lenders are willing to accept Bitcoin and recognize crypto holdings when considering a mortgage application, but issues around risk remain.

WLFI faces backlash after ‘team wallets’ push through USD1 growth proposal
January 20, 2026 7:26 am

WLFI faces backlash after ‘team wallets’ push through USD1 growth proposal

The top nine wallets controlled nearly 60% of voting power in WLFI’s USD1 governance vote, raising questions about insider influence as locked holders were unable to participate.

South Korea weighs ending one-bank rule for crypto exchanges: Report
January 20, 2026 7:17 am

South Korea weighs ending one-bank rule for crypto exchanges: Report

South Korea is reportedly reviewing exclusive bank partnerships for crypto exchanges as regulators assess competition and prepare the Digital Asset Basic Act.

Only KYC can stop insider trading on prediction markets, Messari says
January 20, 2026 5:47 am

Only KYC can stop insider trading on prediction markets, Messari says

Insider trading is hard to curb on non-KYC prediction markets, but even identity checks do not fully eliminate abuse, according to Messari’s Austin Weiler.

Bitcoin flashes buy signals as $90K becomes key support
January 20, 2026 5:41 am

Bitcoin flashes buy signals as $90K becomes key support

Bitcoin bulls defend $90,000 as Hash Ribbons and Fear and Greed Index flash buy signals, hinting at a potential rally.

Bitcoin flashes buy signals as $90K becomes key support
January 20, 2026 5:41 am

Bitcoin flashes buy signals as $90K becomes key support

Bitcoin bulls defend $90,000 as Hash Ribbons and Fear and Greed Index flash buy signals, hinting at a potential rally.

Hong Kong group warns crypto licensing rollout risks forced shutdowns
January 20, 2026 5:03 am

Hong Kong group warns crypto licensing rollout risks forced shutdowns

The warning came as Hong Kong consults on new virtual asset advisory and management licenses, expanding oversight beyond crypto trading platforms.

Bitcoin price targets extend down to $58K as BTC prints new death cross
January 20, 2026 4:33 am

Bitcoin price targets extend down to $58K as BTC prints new death cross

Bitcoin failed to break out from its macro trading range, according to analysis, with new BTC price targets including a return to sub-$60,000 levels.

Bitcoin holders see first 30-day stretch of realized losses since late 2023
January 20, 2026 3:28 am

Bitcoin holders see first 30-day stretch of realized losses since late 2023

Gold hit fresh record highs on Tuesday as rising geopolitical tensions and trade-war fears continued to push investors toward safe-haven assets.

DeFi protocol Pendle revamps governance token, citing low adoption
January 20, 2026 12:54 am

DeFi protocol Pendle revamps governance token, citing low adoption

Pendle will begin to slowly phase out its governance token vePENDLE and replace it with sPENDLE this month, offering a more flexible model it hopes will boost adoption.

Ethereum activity surge could be linked to dusting attacks: Researcher
January 19, 2026 11:59 pm

Ethereum activity surge could be linked to dusting attacks: Researcher

A security researcher claims Ethereum’s recent network surge could be linked to address poisoning attacks that are exploiting low gas fees on Ethereum.

Memecoin trading spikes briefly as traders cash in, say analysts
January 19, 2026 10:07 pm

Memecoin trading spikes briefly as traders cash in, say analysts

Memecoin trading volume briefly spiked to $5.6 billion on Monday, with analysts suggesting speculative momentum for memecoins may have now cooled.

Ethereum L2 MegaETH peaks at 47K TPS ahead of ‘global stress test’
January 19, 2026 9:30 pm

Ethereum L2 MegaETH peaks at 47K TPS ahead of ‘global stress test’

MegaETH will open its mainnet for several latency-sensitive apps as part of testing, targeting 11 billion transactions over a week while under load.

Ethereum L2 MegaETH peaks at 47K TPS ahead of ‘global stress test’
January 19, 2026 9:30 pm

Ethereum L2 MegaETH peaks at 47K TPS ahead of ‘global stress test’

MegaETH will open its mainnet for several latency-sensitive apps as part of testing, targeting 11 billion transactions over a week while under load.

Bitcoin shows strength at $92K, but is the bottom in?
January 19, 2026 4:30 pm

Bitcoin shows strength at $92K, but is the bottom in?

Bitcoin is holding above $92,000, but spot ETF outflows and rising geopolitical tensions threaten to weaken the resistance. Will traders pile into the dip?

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