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In 2025, stablecoin issuers, particularly Tether, dominated crypto revenue, generating $5.2 billion and surpassing trading platforms. This highlights a shift towards stablecoin infrastructure, driven by consistent demand for payments and settlements.

Vlad Tenev net worth stands at $5.9B as of January 28, 2026, ranking 678 globally. The 38-year-old Robinhood CEO's wealth surged sixfold over the past year through strategic crypto expansion, with his 6%+ equity stake in Robinhood Markets driving gains as the platform revolutionized commission-free trading since 2013.

Washington — A key Senate crypto bill faced procedural headwinds as Senator Roger Marshall reportedly backed away from pushing a controversial amendment on swipe-fee competition. The amendment, which would have forced card networks to compete on swipe fees, was filed last week but, according to

Pi Network aims to create a digital economy through accessible mobile payments, emphasizing usage over price action. Its strategic focus on low-energy design promotes adoption in emerging markets, supported by community governance and educational resources for users.

Ripple reinforces XRP's central role in its corporate strategy amid its expansion beyond payments into custody and prime brokerage. Upcoming updates will clarify XRP's evolving significance, emphasizing its core position in Ripple's vision for the future.

The U.S. government has initiated two major, parallel investigations into Venezuela's cryptocurrency activities, exposing the complex role of digital assets in geopolitics and crime. National security teams, guided by the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, are actively examining whether the ousted Maduro regime secretly amassed a Bitcoin treasury—speculated to be worth up to \$60 billion—through oil-for-crypto deals and seized mining operations. Concurrently, in a landma

_Key Takeaways_ _Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 markets hit record highs, with daily trading volume surging to around $1.47 billion._ _Open

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Bitcoin (BTC) is currently flashing a rare market anomaly: a near-zero correlation with Gold despite the metal’s record-breaking rally. While Gold touches all-time highs, Bitcoin’s price action has lagged, compressing the Bitcoin-to-Gold ratio to levels that analysts like Tom Lee believe

Cheems meme icon Balltze, the Hong Kong Shiba Inu, died on August 18, 2023, during surgery. The cheems meme featuring Balltze's awkward expression and adding "m" to words ("bunger") went viral in 2017, inspiring CHEEMS cryptocurrency and the famous "Swole Doge vs Cheems" format.

_Bitcoin hashrate reaches a seven-month low after an ice storm takes miners offline in the U.S. Big players, including MARA, reduce production as grid pressure mounts._ The mining network of Bitcoin collapsed dramatically over the weekend. The hashrate dropped to a seven-month low.   There

Coinbase is testing the USDF stablecoin by Flipcash for its Custom Stablecoins feature, allowing businesses to issue USD-backed tokens. Currently in the operational testing phase, USDF is expected to launch in early 2026, enhancing Coinbase's stablecoin offerings amidst growing demand.

John McAfee wife Janice Dyson, 39, works odd jobs in Spain, nearly homeless and unable to afford the €30,000 autopsy. Despite the court's suicide ruling, Janice reveals: "He had a pulse and was breathing" but doctors performed CPR without removing the noose from his neck.

Hyperliquid rose 8% on Wednesday, with a weekly increase of 50%, breaking through the 200-day EMA. Pump.fun increased by 17%, approaching the $0.003399 resistance, with a potential 40% breakout. Zcash gained 21% over two days before encountering resistance at $400. HYPE's RSI reached 70, indicating overbought, PUMP is at 62, and ZEC is at 48, turning neutral.

A new ethereum staking report shows 2025 delivered major technical upgrades and surging institutional adoption, even as ETH prices lagged, setting the stage for structural changes to staking and market dynamics in 2026. Paradox for Ethereum in 2025: Network Growth vs Flat ETH Prices Ethereum’s 20