Day: January 16, 2026

Debut VR Concerts on the Ultimate Web3 Entertainment Platform

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[PRESS RELEASE – Dubai, UAE, January 16th, 2026] NEXT INNOVATIONS TECHNOLOGY L.L.C. (NEXST), a next-generation Web3 entertainment platform, announced a strategic partnership with KISS OF LIFE, the winner of the 2025 Asia Artist Awards “Best Musician Group.” The group will join NEXST VR LIVE as the platform’s second official collaboration artist. NEXST VR LIVE is the immersive VR concert service within the NEXST ecosystem, supported by the $NXT token. Through this collaboration with KISS OF LIFE, NEXST continues its mission to bring large-scale global fandoms on-chain by embedding digital ownership,…

Michael Saylor Pushes Back on Criticism of Bitcoin Treasury Companies

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Strategy chairman Michael Saylor defended Bitcoin treasury companies against criticism during a recent appearance on the What Bitcoin Did podcast.  Responding to questions about smaller companies that issue equity or debt to buy Bitcoin (BTC), Saylor said the decision ultimately comes down to capital allocation, arguing that companies with excess cash are better off allocating it to Bitcoin than holding it in Treasurys or returning it to shareholders. He compared corporate treasury strategies to individual investing, arguing that ownership levels vary but the underlying decision to hold BTC is rational…

Iran’s Crypto Economy Explodes Past $7.78B Amidst Protests, War, and Sanctions

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From missile strikes to protests, Iran’s political shocks repeatedly triggered crypto spikes. Iran’s cryptocurrency ecosystem reached a total activity of more than $7.78 billion in 2025, expanding at a faster pace for most of the year compared to 2024, according to a new report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The growth occurred against a backdrop of intensifying political, economic, and security pressures on the country, including sanctions, high inflation, domestic unrest, and escalating regional conflict. Wars, Protests, and a Plunging Currency In its latest report this week, Chainalysis stated…

DeFi Leaders Voice Concerns amid Market Structure Bill‘s Uncertain Future

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With a markup of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY) in the US Senate Banking Committee postponed indefinitely, leaders in decentralized finance are using the delay to press lawmakers on concerns with the bill. Before Republican leaders on the Banking Committee moved late Wednesday to postpone the markup, crypto industry groups had raised concerns about provisions related to tokenized equities, stablecoin rewards and their potential impact on DeFi platforms. The DeFi Education Fund said on Wednesday that some proposed amendments could “seriously harm DeFi technology and/or make market structure…

Bull, base or bear? Three possible paths for crypto in 2026

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In a recent interview, Aaron Arnold of Altcoin Daily broke down his crypto market outlook for 2026, drawing parallels with past market cycles and outlining bull, base and bear scenarios. Bitcoin’s price outlook for 2026 is coming into focus as investors weigh tightening supply against macroeconomic and market risks that could shape the next phase of the cycle. In a recent interview with Cointelegraph, crypto market commentator Aaron Arnold outlined bull, base and bear cases for Bitcoin in 2026, identifying the conditions that could drive prices higher or cap further…

Crypto mining firm Canaan gets Nasdaq notice after shares stay below $1 for 30 days

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Key Takeaways Canaan receives Nasdaq notice after ADS price trades below $1 for 30 consecutive days. Company has until July 13, 2026 to regain compliance while shares continue trading. Share this article Canaan Inc, a crypto mining hardware firm, has received a deficiency notice from Nasdaq after the closing bid price of its American depositary shares remained below $1.00 for 30 consecutive business days. The notice, dated January 14, 2026, cites non-compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), which requires a minimum bid price of $1.00. Nasdaq said the notification has…

BTC Stalls Near $98K as Spot Trader Demand Fades

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Bitcoin’s (BTC) push toward $100,000 met strong resistance, with spot demand showing signs of exhaustion just as sellers stepped in. After setting a local high near $98,000 on Wednesday, BTC retraced for two straight sessions and slipped below $95,000 by Friday New York session. Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s pullback followed fading spot demand, reflected in a weakening Coinbase premium. Data suggest rallies were driven by aggressive buyers, but without sustained follow-through. Short-term holders sold over 40,000 BTC into strength as the price neared its cost basis. Bitcoin spot demand fails at…

Moonberg Executives to Discuss Data Clarity in Crypto Markets at Davos Event

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[PRESS RELEASE – Zurich, Switzerland, January 16th, 2026] Moonberg, a next-generation market intelligence platform for digital assets, today announced that part of its leadership will be speaking at Web3 Hub Davos 2026, held alongside the World Economic Forum in Davos. Moonberg Co-Founder Joah Santos and Board Member Nils Beitlich will speak during the Web3 Hub Davos 2026, addressing a foundational challenge facing digital asset markets: despite unprecedented transparency, crypto markets still lack the clarity required for informed, disciplined decision making. Structural Differences Between Crypto and Traditional Market Disclosure In his…

Banks, Stablecoins and ETFs Collide in Crypto’s Next Phase

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A sharp fault line is forming across the digital asset industry between crypto products that increasingly resemble regulated financial institutions and a traditional banking sector warning that some of those innovations may be going too far. That tension is on full display this week. JPMorgan is cautioning that yield-bearing stablecoins risk recreating core banking functions without the safeguards built up over decades of regulation.  At the same time, Wall Street’s engagement with crypto continues to deepen, with Morgan Stanley’s exchange-traded fund (ETF) filings signaling what analysts describe as the next…

CLARITY Act ‘Has a Long Way to Go‘

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David Solomon, CEO of banking giant Goldman Sachs, has weighed in on the pending digital asset market structure legislation, action on which was recently postponed by the US Senate Banking Committee. In a Thursday earnings call discussing the company’s fourth quarter results for 2025, Solomon said many people at Goldman Sachs were “extremely focused” on issues including the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act in the US Congress due to its potential impact on tokenization and stablecoins. A markup of the bill scheduled for Thursday was postponed after Coinbase said…