UpToDay – Crypto

Stories & Sources - 1. BitMine ramps up Ethereum buying and staking as validator demand hits a record queue. — https://beincrypto.com/bitmine-accelerates-eth-accumulation-and-staking/ - 2. Circle launches StableFX to bring always-on stablecoin settlement to global foreign exchange. — https://beincrypto.com/circle-stablefx-instant-fx-settlement/ - 3. Coinbase, Ethereum, and Optimism map out post-qu...

Stories & Sources - 1. CoinShares data shows $1.73 billion in weekly crypto fund outflows, led by Bitcoin and Ethereum. — https://beincrypto.com/crypto-funds-weekly-outflows-january-2026/ - 2. Metaplanet posted $680 million in unrealized Bitcoin losses in 2025 but raised its earnings projection. — https://www.theblock.co/post/386997/metaplanet-680-million-bitcoin-loss?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss...

Stories & Sources - 1. Solana privacy project GhostWareOS sparks a surge in GHOST after teasing cross-chain product GhostSwap. — https://beincrypto.com/solana-privacy-coin-rally-ghostware/ - 2. Spot bitcoin ETFs log their worst week since February 2025 with $1.33 billion in outflows. — https://www.theblock.co/post/386935/spot-bitcoin-etfs-post-worst-week-since-february-2025-with-1-33-billion-in-ou...

Stories & Sources - 1. Ledger lines up advisers for a potential U.S. IPO valued above $4 billion, but faces renewed scrutiny over past breaches and new fees — https://nulltx.com/ledger-prepares-for-potential-u-s-ipo-valued-above-4-billion/ - 2. CertiK says it is exploring a path to go public, eyeing a $2 billion IPO as a potential first public web3 cybersecurity listing — https://www.theblock.co/p...

Stories & Sources - 1. Capital One plans to buy Brex for $5.15 billion, bringing stablecoin capabilities into a major U.S. bank. — https://decrypt.co/355595/capital-one-acquire-fintech-company-brex-5-15-billion - 2. BitGo starts trading on the NYSE at $18 a share with a $2 billion valuation. — https://decrypt.co/355518/bitgo-debuts-on-nyse-with-18-shares-2b-valuation - 3. Ledger is exploring a New...

Stories & Sources - 1. Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs see accelerating outflows totaling nearly $1 billion as institutions tighten risk. — https://www.theblock.co/post/386643/bitcoin-ether-etf-outflows-accelerate?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 2. Nomura's Laser Digital launches a tokenized Bitcoin yield fund targeting around 5% returns. — https://www.theblock.co/post/386668/nomuras-laser-digital-tok...

Stories & Sources - 1. Hyperliquid retakes the top spot in perpetual DEX volume as Lighter's activity and LIT token price slide. — https://beincrypto.com/lighter-dex-leadership-loss-lit-token-all-time-low/ - 2. Trove Markets pivots to Solana after raising $11.5 million to build a perp DEX on Hyperliquid. — https://www.theblock.co/post/386072/trove-markets-announces-sudden-pivot-to-solana-hours-bef...

Stories & Sources - 1. Bitcoin spot ETFs log $1.42 billion weekly inflows as indicators suggest the market is not overheated. — https://beincrypto.com/bitcoin-etfs-note-inflows-this-week/ - 2. Steak 'n Shake adds $10 million to its Bitcoin treasury after rolling out Lightning payments nationwide. — https://www.theblock.co/post/386066/steak-n-shake-adds-10-million-to-btc-treasury-eight-months-after...

Stories & Sources - 1. Newrez says it will recognize Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, and spot crypto ETFs for mortgage qualification starting February 2026. — https://beincrypto.com/newrez-accepts-bitcoin-and-ethereum-for-house-mortgages/ - 2. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon says the firm is investing significant resources in tokenization, stablecoins, and prediction markets. — https://www.thebloc...

Stories & Sources - 1. BitMine reframes its Ethereum strategy around distribution and retail onboarding, while pushing toward a 5% ETH supply target. — https://beincrypto.com/bitmine-shareholders-meeting-eth-tom-lee/ - 2. Ripple's RLUSD market cap tops 1.38 billion dollars as LMAX integrates it as core collateral for institutional trading. — https://beincrypto.com/ripple-institutional-adoption-rlu...

Stories & Sources - 1. Bitcoin spot ETFs logged $830 million in net inflows as ether, solana, and XRP funds also turned positive. — https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/15/bitcoin-etfs-take-in-usd830-million-amid-positive-inflows-across-ether-solana-and-xrp - 2. Bitcoin and ether breakouts triggered nearly $700 million in short liquidations as bitcoin moved above $95,000. — https://www.coindes...

Stories & Sources - 1. Visa Partners With BVNK to Enable Stablecoin Payouts on Visa Direct — https://decrypt.co/354542/visa-partners-with-bvnk-to-enable-stablecoin-payouts-on-visa-direct - 2. Polygon Labs Bolsters Stablecoin Payments Push, Acquiring Coinme and Sequence — https://decrypt.co/354351/polygon-bolsters-stablecoin-payments-push-acquiring-coinme-sequence - 3. Bitcoin ETFs post largest sin...

Stories & Sources - 1. ETHGas launches GWEI token to govern Ethereum blockspace and make onchain execution predictable — https://www.theblock.co/post/385414 - 2. Zama launching token sale at $55 million floor FDV via CoinList and own auction app — https://www.theblock.co/post/385409 - 3. Polygon Labs Bolsters Stablecoin Payments Push, Acquiring Coinme and Sequence — https://decrypt.co/354351 - 4....

Stories & Sources - 1. Powell links DOJ probe to interest-rate disputes — https://beincrypto.com/powell-criminal-probe-interest-rate-independence/ - 2. Crypto funds lose $454 million as Fed rate-cut hopes fade — https://beincrypto.com/crypto-funds-454m-outflows-fed-rate-cut-hopes/ - 3. Tether freezes $182 million in USDT across five Tron addresses — https://www.theblock.co/post/385051/tether-freez...

Stories & Sources - 1. Ethereum staking hits choke point as institutions pile in despite low yields — https://beincrypto.com/bitmine-ethereum-staking-choke-point/ - 2. XRP and SOL ETFs post inflows as bitcoin and ether funds see $750M outflows — https://www.theblock.co/post/384997/xrp-etfs-hit-record-weekly-volume-as-bitcoin-ether-funds-face-750-million-in-combined-outflows?utm_source=rss&utm_medi...

Stories & Sources - 1. BNY Mellon launches tokenized deposits with Ripple, Circle for 24/7 institutional settlement — https://beincrypto.com/ripple-backs-bny-tokenized-institutional-banking/ - 2. Gold rebounds; silver spikes after China export controls as markets await US inflation data — https://beincrypto.com/gold-price-prediction-january-2026/ Not financial advice...

Stories & Sources - 1. Ethereum treasury firm SharpLink stakes $170M ETH on Linea network — https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/09/ethereum-treasury-firm-sharplink-stakes-usd170m-eth-on-linea-network - 2. Tether said to have invested up to $50 million in crypto lender Ledn at $500 million valuation — https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/09/tether-said-to-have-invested-up-to-usd50-million...

Stories & Sources - 1. Fireblocks adds TRES Finance to link custody with audit-ready reporting — https://decrypt.co/353945/fireblocks-expands-into-crypto-accounting-with-tres-finance-acquisition - 2. World Liberty Financial applies for OCC trust bank charter — https://decrypt.co/353922/world-liberty-financial-applies-for-occ-trust-bank-charter - 3. ADI Foundation and M-Pesa to bring 60+ million us...

Stories & Sources - 1. Musk's xAI Raises $20 Billion With Backing From Nvidia and Cisco — https://decrypt.co/353814/musks-xai-20-billion-backing-nvidia-cisco - 2. Morgan Stanley widens crypto bet with proposed spot Ethereum ETF after Bitcoin and Solana filings — https://www.theblock.co/post/384603/morgan-stanley-spot-ethereum-etf?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 3. How Grayscale and Bitwise Are Qui...

Stories & Sources - 1. Spot bitcoin ETFs report $697 million in net inflows, largest daily total since October — https://www.theblock.co/post/384421 - 2. Morgan Stanley files with SEC for spot Bitcoin and Solana ETFs — https://www.theblock.co/post/384446 - 3. Grayscale's Ethereum ETF Begins Paying Staking Rewards — https://decrypt.co/353677/grayscales-ethereum-etf-begins-paying-staking-rewards - 4...

Stories & Sources - 1. Early 2026 fund flows show investors shifting toward select altcoins — https://beincrypto.com/2026-crypto-fund-flows-altcoin-shift/ - 2. Bitget opens TradFi trading to all users after record beta demand — https://beincrypto.com/bitget-tradfi-trading-now-public/ - 3. BTCC closes 2025 with 11M users and $53.1B in tokenized RWA futures — https://beincrypto.com/btcc-q4-2025-resu...

Stories & Sources - 1. Insider wagers on Polymarket netted $630,484 just before Venezuela's president was captured, prompting planned legislation. — https://beincrypto.com/us-venezuela-maduro-arrest-polymarket-insider-trading/ - 2. Crypto market cap jumps $48 billion; Bitcoin at $91,500 and BONK surges 22%. — https://beincrypto.com/why-is-the-crypto-market-up-today/ - 3. Vitalik Buterin says Ether...

Stories & Sources - 1. US spot crypto ETFs draw nearly $670 million on first trading day of 2026 — https://beincrypto.com/us-crypto-etfs-first-day-of-trading-2026/ - 2. Aave to propose revenue sharing with AAVE holders ahead of DAO vote — https://beincrypto.com/aave-token-holders-revenue-sharing-plan/ Not financial advice...

Stories & Sources - 1. Over $2.2 Billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Expire as 2026 Begins — https://beincrypto.com/bitcoin-and-ethereum-options-expire-as-2026-begins/ - 2. MicroStrategy's Stock Slid Over 49% in 2025: Why 2026 Could Be Another Tough Year — https://beincrypto.com/strategy-stock-drop-msci-risk-bitcoin-exposure/ - 3. Ethereum daily transactions hit all-time high, surpassing 2021...

Stories & Sources - 1. Berkshire Hathaway's $382 Billion Cash Pile Sparks Crypto Speculation as Buffett Retires — https://beincrypto.com/berkshire-hathaway-cash-record-greg-abel-succeeds-buffett/ - 2. From Bybit to GMX: The 10 biggest crypto hacks of 2025 — https://www.theblock.co/post/380992/biggest-crypto-hacks-2025?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 3. Crypto ETFs head into 2026 with regulatory ta...