Month: January 2026

BNY rolls out tokenized deposits to enhance real-time payments and settlement

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Key Takeaways BNY Mellon launches tokenized deposit services on its Digital Assets platform, mirroring client deposit balances for real-time transactions. The initial focus is on collateral and margin workflows using a private blockchain while maintaining traditional record-keeping for regulatory purposes. Share this article BNY has initiated the tokenization of deposit balances to support near real-time, on-chain settlement between institutional participants, the company announced Friday. The capability is enabled through tokenized bank deposits. When a client holds cash at BNY, the bank creates a digital version of that deposit on its…

How Mass Surveillance Never Ended

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In June 2013, the lens through which US citizens looked at their government was dramatically changed; it was now a PRISM. PRISM was the program that enabled the National Security Agency (NSA), with some help from the FBI, to obtain unthinkable quantities of data from tech giants like Google, Facebook and Microsoft, among others. Despite previous statements that the NSA did not collect data “directly” from tech companies, American whistleblower Edward Snowden revealed that they did, and that it was just one portion of a larger picture showing that the…

Tim Scott’s crypto balancing act

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Key Takeaways Scott pushes for a December vote on the crypto market-structure bill. Democrats resist key stablecoin and token-classification provisions. Share this article Across the digital-asset sector, developers are experimenting with systems that stretch well beyond trading and settlement. Cross-chain payment channels, decentralized identity layers, automated escrow frameworks, and marketplace engines for tokenized items are all expanding in parallel, each relying on fast confirmation speeds and predictable network performance.  The same shifts are reshaping sectors tied to remittances, micropayments, decentralized social networks, and tokenized access for music, sports, and live…

Analyst Breaks Down Why Investors will Make More Money With XRP Than Bitcoin

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A crypto market participant has outlined a numerical comparison showing how the same investment amount could generate significantly different returns depending on whether it is placed into Bitcoin or XRP.  The projection, which was shared on X and focuses on price levels and capital growth, shows how XRP has a better upside on a percentage basis compared to Bitcoin at its current valuations. How The Numbers Favor XRP Over Bitcoin The comparison starts with a $5,000 investment. At current prices, Bitcoin would need to rise to around $180,000 for that…

Ripple Notches Major Regulatory Victory From the UK’s FCA: Details

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Here’s the latest regulatory news around Ripple. Ripple Markets UK Ltd, the company’s local subsidiary, has secured registration with the country’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in recognition that it meets its money laundering regulations. Consequently, the Brad Garlinghouse-led firm will now be able to conduct certain crypto-related activities in the United Kingdom. Ripple Markets UK Ltd’s appearance on the FCA’s register automatically means that the entity complies with local money laundering and counter-terrorist financing rules. However, the actual approval is not a full financial services authorization, reads the website’s…

Cloudforce secures $10 million to expand AI platform across education and healthcare

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Key Takeaways Cloudforce, a Maryland-based AI company, raised $10 million in Series A funding led by Owl Ventures. The funding round saw participation from Microsoft’s venture fund, M12, granting Cloudforce access to Microsoft’s enterprise resources. Share this article Cloudforce, an AI firm that specializes in the Microsoft cloud ecosystem, has secured $10 million in a Series A funding round led by Owl Ventures, with participation from M12, Microsoft’s Venture Fund. Owl Ventures’ Lyman Missimer said Cloudforce stands out for its ability to reengineer AI infrastructure for higher education in a…

Bitcoin Traders Are Hands-Off Ahead of US Tariff Ruling

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Bitcoin (BTC) hovered at $90,000 around Friday’s Wall Street open as markets braced for US trade tariff news. Key points: RIsk-asset traders await news over US trade tariffs, as bets see the Supreme Court striking down the measures. US unemployment data misses expectations, with the Federal Reserve seen holding rates this month. Bitcoin traders demand clearer signals to end the rangebound price deadlock. US tariff ruling could come Friday Data from TradingView showed indecisive BTC price action ahead of a potential Supreme Court ruling over the tariffs, known as a…

Bitcoin Maintains $90K Despite Rising Geopolitical Tension, Morgan Stanley Enters Crypto ETF Race: Weekly Recap

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The first full week of 2026 was quite eventful, but BTC and crypto have remained rather unfazed. It was just a week ago when the overall landscape in the cryptocurrency market seemed rather dull, perhaps due to the Holiday season. However, that all started to change as early as Saturday morning when the US carried out successful attacks against Venezuela and captured its president and his wife before they transported them to New York to face local justice. BTC had reclaimed the $90,000 level at the time, but the…

Tether partners with UN’s drug control agency to boost cybersecurity in Africa

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Key Takeaways Tether has teamed up with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to boost cybersecurity efforts in Africa. The collaboration supports UNODC’s Strategic Vision for Africa 2030, focusing on securing digital assets and promoting financial transparency. Share this article Tether is partnering with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to help combat digital asset crime and improve cybersecurity standards in Africa. The joint initiative comes as the continent faces increasing exposure to crypto-related crime. Recent coordinated enforcement actions by international and regional authorities have…

Bitcoin Can Hit $105,000 in Weeks Based on RSI Signals, Says Trader

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Bitcoin (BTC) can hit $105,000 within weeks as a classic leading indicator stays bullish, says the latest market analysis. Key points: Bitcoin is enjoying bullish RSI signals on multiple timeframes as price action consolidates. A weekly RSI breakout occurred in December and continues to hold. Concerns about BTC price strength remain as traders still see new lows to come. RSI offers $105,000 BTC price target In an X post on Thursday, trader BitBull noted an ongoing breakout on Bitcoin’s weekly relative strength index (RSI). While BTC price action stays rangebound,…