Bitcoin could return to a strong upward trend despite recent outperformance from gold and technology stocks, as global liquidity conditions are expected to shift, according to market commentary from industry voices. The outlook suggests that Bitcoin’s long-term trajectory remains closely tied to monetary expansion, rather than short-term competition with traditional assets. Hayes said in a post on Wednesday. “Obviously, I believe it will in 2026,” Hayes said. Market expectations point toward a renewed expansion of US dollar liquidity in 2026, which has historically supported higher Bitcoin valuations. Factors contributing to this outlook include potential balance sheet expansion by the US central bank,…
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A blockchain infrastructure company is moving to tokenize water treatment assets across Southeast Asia, with plans to scale projects worth up to $200 million over the next year. The initiative highlights how real-world asset (RWA) tokenization is expanding beyond finance into essential infrastructure. The project begins with a pilot in Jakarta, where eight government-contracted water treatment facilities are set to be tokenized. The initial phase aims to raise as much as $35 million to fund upgrades, improve efficiency, and expand local water distribution networks. By placing these assets on-chain, the model seeks to unlock new funding sources and broaden investor…
Bitcoin’s derivatives market has undergone a significant reset, with open interest falling by more than 30% from its October peak, a move analysts say could support a healthier price recovery. The decline reflects a broad deleveraging phase, where excessive risk has been flushed out of the market. According to recent on-chain analysis this reduction in open interest is viewed as a classic market-cleansing signal. Historically, similar drops have often aligned with local market bottoms, creating a stronger foundation for future upside. By unwinding leveraged positions, the market reduces the risk of sudden liquidation cascades that can amplify price crashes. Open…
Russia is preparing to open up cryptocurrency access for everyday users, signaling a major shift in its approach to digital assets. Lawmakers say crypto could soon become a “common occurrence” in daily financial activity, as a new bill aimed at deregulating parts of the market is set to enter the legislative process. According to senior officials, the proposed legislation would remove cryptocurrencies from special financial regulation, allowing broader use while still maintaining oversight. The move follows a policy change by the central bank, which recently softened its earlier stance that once favored a complete ban on crypto activity. Under the…
The cryptocurrency market is showing early signs of renewed confidence as the Crypto Fear & Greed Index moves into “greed” territory for the first time since October. The shift highlights a notable change in trader psychology after months dominated by caution and risk aversion. The index recently climbed to a score of 61, marking a clear break from the prolonged period of fear and extreme fear that followed the $19 billion market liquidation in October. Just one day earlier, the index stood at 48, placing sentiment firmly in neutral territory before turning positive. Improving sentiment has closely followed Bitcoin’s recent…
Coinbase has stepped back from supporting proposed US crypto market structure legislation, arguing that the latest draft could damage innovation and consumer choice. The decision adds new uncertainty to an already fragile legislative process as lawmakers debate how digital assets should be regulated. Coinbase Raises Objections to Current Draft The Armstrong said the bill, in its current form, would be materially worse than existing regulations. After reviewing the latest text, Coinbase concluded it could not support the proposal, stating that no legislation is preferable to a flawed framework. The concerns emerged as the Senate Banking Committee prepared to advance the bill.…
Momentum behind US crypto market structure legislation is slowing as divisions deepen between banking interests and the digital asset industry. Lawmakers are signaling that an upcoming Senate review of the proposed framework may be postponed, reflecting unresolved disagreements over key provisions affecting stablecoins and decentralized finance. Senate Banking Committee Delay Appears Increasingly Likely According to recent comments from Lummis US senator, the Senate Banking Committee is expected to delay its scheduled markup of the market structure bill. The decision would give lawmakers more time to address concerns raised during negotiations, particularly after a major crypto exchange withdrew its backing. The…
Progress on comprehensive US crypto regulation slowed after the Senate Banking Committee canceled a scheduled markup of a key digital asset bill. Lawmakers signaled that additional bipartisan negotiations are required before the legislation can move forward, underscoring ongoing divisions over how crypto markets should be regulated. Crypto Bill Markup Postponed Amid Ongoing Talks The markup, originally planned for Thursday, was delayed as committee leadership emphasized the need to secure broader political backing. Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott confirmed that negotiations are still underway, involving lawmakers from both parties as well as representatives from the crypto and financial sectors. According…
Solana Mobile is preparing a large-scale community distribution as it moves to expand its mobile-focused blockchain ecosystem. The company has confirmed that billions of Seeker (SKR) tokens will be distributed to eligible users and developers next week, marking one of its most significant incentive programs to date. According to the announcement, nearly 2 billion SKR tokens will be released in the first airdrop phase on January 21. Of this amount, 1.8 billion SKR will be allocated to more than 100,000 Solana Mobile users, while 141 million SKR will go to 188 mobile app developers building within the ecosystem. The airdrop…
Germanys DZ Bank has reached a major regulatory milestone after securing approval under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The license allows the banking group to move forward with its long-planned digital asset strategy through its new platform, meinKrypto, opening the door for regulated crypto access within the cooperative banking sector. MiCA License Strengthens DZ Bank Crypto Strategy Approval from Germany’s financial regulator enables DZ Bank to operate crypto infrastructure in line with the EU’s unified framework. This development marks a shift from preparation to execution, as MiCA replaces fragmented national rules with a single regulatory standard. With…