Day: January 7, 2026

Crypto.com first to go live on Lynq, streamlining funding for institutional clients

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Key Takeaways Crypto.com Exchange has become the first exchange to go live on Lynq. The integration facilitates 24/7 collateral movement for institutional clients, enhancing operational efficiency. Share this article Crypto.com has integrated with Lynq, allowing clients to post collateral through Lynq’s real-time, interest-bearing settlement network, according to a Wednesday announcement. The integration offers institutional clients of Crypto.com Exchange seamless funding of accounts, enhancing liquidity management and trading efficiency. Early adopters like Aquanow, DV Chain, GSR, Nonco, and Wintermute immediately utilized this service. Lynq CEO Jerald David said in a statement…

Bitcoin plunges below $92K as liquidations top $490M

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Key Takeaways Bitcoin dropped below $92K, triggering $490M in liquidations led by long positions. ETH, SOL, and XRP saw notable pullbacks, contributing to a 1.5% daily market decline. Share this article Bitcoin fell below $92,000 on Wednesday morning, triggering over $490 million in liquidations in the past 24 hours, according to Coinglass data. The drop follows a brief rally on Monday that saw BTC hit a weekly high near $95,000 before retracing on Tuesday and accelerating losses into Wednesday. Long positions accounted for the bulk of the liquidations, totaling $374…

‘We Still Plan to Remain Private‘ Says Ripple President on IPO Plans

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The reiteration of the payment company‘s plans not to pursue a public offering followed a $500 million fundraise in November, leading to a $40 billion valuation for Ripple. Ripple Labs president Monica Long has ruled out an IPO for the company, saying it was in a “really healthy position” without going public. In a Tuesday interview with Bloomberg, Long addressed rumors that Ripple was planning to go public after the company reached a $40 billion valuation in November. The Ripple president said the company was focused on growth following the…

Dow Jones taps Polymarket to provide insights into financial outcomes and forecasts

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Key Takeaways Dow Jones will begin publishing Polymarket’s prediction market data across its news platforms. The integration aims to give readers insight into forecasts for company earnings and other financial outcomes. Share this article Polymarket has formed a partnership with Dow Jones to provide trading data for use in Dow Jones news outlets like the Wall Street Journal and Barron’s, Bloomberg reported Wednesday. The agreement marks Polymarket’s first media collaboration since its US relaunch after a regulatory settlement. The data will be featured in various formats, including an earnings calendar…

Why Bitcoin’s Recent Recovery Is Being Called ‘Structurally Healthy’

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Data shows Bitcoin’s price recovery is led by spot demand, while derivatives traders remain cautious amid improving market sentiment. Bitcoin (BTC) has managed to climb back well above the $90,000 level as risk appetite returned to the crypto market. New data now suggest that the rally is being driven primarily by spot demand rather than aggressive leverage. Experts say that this is a structurally healthy dynamic. BTC Enters “Moderate Expansion” According to a report by crypto analyst Axel Adler Jr., Bitcoin has transitioned into what Adler describes as a…

JPMorgan plans to issue JPM Coin on Canton Network

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Key Takeaways JPMorgan and Digital Asset collaborate to launch JPM Coin on the Canton Network. JPM Coin is a USD-denominated deposit token designed for institutional finance. Share this article Digital Asset and Kinexys by J.P. Morgan have announced their intent to issue JPM Coin on the Canton Network. Launched on Base in late 2025, JPM Coin (ticker: JPMD) is aimed at enabling instant, 24/7 global settlements for institutional clients, addressing the limitations of traditional banking hours and multi-day settlement delays. The expansion into the Canton Network enables JPM Coin to…

Bitcoin Price Falls Despite ‘Really Bullish’ MSCI Update: What Went Wrong?

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Bitcoin (BTC) fell 2.30% on Wednesday, hitting an intraday low near $91,550. BTC/USDT daily price chart. Source: TradingView The decline came despite bullish signals, including a whale-linked $280 million BTC accumulation move and MSCI’s decision to keep crypto treasury companies in its benchmark indexes. Source: X MSCI limits passive demand for Strategy’s shares In the Tuesday announcement, MSCI said it will no longer adjust index weightings to reflect newly issued shares. Source: MSCI Previously, when companies like Strategy issued new equity to raise capital for Bitcoin purchases, passive funds tracking…

Ripple (XRP) News Today: January 7th

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What’s the latest related to Ripple and its ecosystem? Ripple has taken center stage over the last few days, and it’s only due to the price resurgence of its native cryptocurrency. In the following lines, we will outline the most recent and important developments surrounding its ecosystem. Global Expansion and Future Plans Earlier this week, numerous popular X users revealed that Ripple has strengthened its presence in Japan by inking strategic collaborations with local banks like Mizuho Bank, SMBC Nikko, and Securitize Japan. “We aren’t just talking about payments…

All-Republican SEC ‘Unusual’ With Pro-Crypto Agenda Likely

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Caroline Crenshaw has left the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), leaving the agency solely comprising Republicans. As a result, nothing stands in the way of pro-crypto rulemaking. Republicans in Washington have generally been friendlier toward the crypto industry than their Democratic counterparts. The SEC made a 180-degree turn last year, after President Donald Trump entered office and Congress moved on landmark crypto legislation. Now, just one week into 2026, the Senate is set for a markup vote on the crypto market structure bill — and there is an entirely…

Ripple President Monica Long says company will stay private despite $40 billion valuation

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Key Takeaways Ripple sees no rush for an IPO despite a massive $40 billion valuation. Monica Long emphasizes a strong balance sheet and backing from major strategic investors such as Citadel and Fortress. Share this article Ripple President Monica Long reiterated that the company is under no pressure to go public following a $500 million raise that pushed its valuation up to $40 billion. Speaking on Bloomberg Crypto this week, Long said a strong balance sheet and access to private capital remove the need for public-market liquidity. “Currently, we still…