Month: January 2026

Polymarket partners with Parcl to launch housing prediction markets

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Parcl and Polymarket have partnered to launch real estate prediction markets that will settle against Parcl’s daily housing price indexes, bringing housing price data into prediction markets for the first time. Under the partnership announced Monday, Polymarket will list and operate markets tied to movements in housing price indices, while Parcl will supply the index data used to determine market outcomes and settlement values. Each market will link to a Parcl resolution page showing the final settlement value, historical index data and the methodology used to calculate the index, providing…

DOJ may have violated reserve order in Samourai Wallet BTC sale

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Key Takeaways The US Department of Justice is under scrutiny for selling $6.3 million worth of Bitcoin, allegedly defying a presidential executive order. The Bitcoin was forfeited from Samourai Wallet, a project known for its privacy-centric features, through a plea deal related to money laundering. Share this article The DOJ may have breached a federal Bitcoin reserve order by selling roughly $6.3 million in BTC forfeited by the developers of Samourai Wallet, a privacy-focused Bitcoin application. According to a document obtained by Bitcoin Magazine, the forfeited Bitcoin was sent directly…

Bitcoin (BTC) Mining Isn’t the Climate Villain Many Think: ESG Expert Says

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Claims that Bitcoin mining wastes energy or destabilizes grids are contradicted by university research and real-world grid data. Bitcoin mining has long been portrayed as harmful to the climate. Many argued that it wastes vast amounts of energy, strains power grids, and undermines global climate goals – claims that have become a common part of public debate. However, this narrative is increasingly being challenged as more data and analysis emerge. Claims that Bitcoin mining wastes energy or destabilizes grids are contradicted by university research and real-world grid data. Debunking…

Crypto Funds Pull In $47.2B in 2025, But Bitcoin Loses Ground

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XRP and Solana posted massive triple-digit growth in 2025, while Bitcoin-focused crypto investment funds struggled. Digital asset investment products ended 2025 with total global inflows of $47.2 billion, which is slightly below the record $48.7 billion seen in 2024. The year began positively, with last Friday alone pulling in $671 million. This pushed total inflows for the week to $582 million after earlier outflows. Smaller Altcoins Are Left Behind According to the CoinShares’ Digital Asset Fund Flows 2025 Report, Bitcoin struggled during 2025, which resulted in inflows dropping 35%…

US custody of Maduro reignites speculation over Venezuela’s $60B in hidden Bitcoin reserves

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Key Takeaways Following the US capture of Nicolás Maduro, speculation has surged over a hidden Venezuelan Bitcoin reserve reportedly worth up to $60 billion. Sources allege the stash was accumulated through sanctions-evasion tactics and managed by Maduro ally Alex Saab, who may still control access to the private keys. Share this article Bitcoin may have entered a new arc after former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro was taken into US custody over the weekend. As geopolitical tensions rise between the US and Venezuela, speculators are turning their attention to rumors of…

Crypto Companies Contribute $21M to Trump PAC Ahead of US Midterms

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Two major cryptocurrency exchanges have contributed more than $21 million to a political action committee (PAC) supporting US President Donald Trump.  In a Friday filing with the Federal Election Commission, the MAGA Inc. Super PAC reported receiving 1,500,000 liquidated USDC (USDC) from the Gemini Trust Company and two $10 million contributions from Foris Dax, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com. The exchange has deepened ties with Trump’s media company since 2025 as part of a digital asset treasury strategy. Other contributions related to the crypto and financial industries included…

Jupiter launches JupUSD stablecoin backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL and USDC reserves

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Key Takeaways Jupiter has introduced the JupUSD stablecoin, backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL and USDC, to serve as universal collateral across its platforms. Jupiter will integrate JupUSD across its suite, including lending vaults, DCA tools, perps collateral, and prediction market settlement. Share this article Jupiter, a Solana-based decentralized exchange aggregator, has launched JupUSD, a reserve-backed stablecoin pegged to the US dollar designed to serve as unified collateral across its entire product ecosystem. The token is built with infrastructure from Ethena Labs and secured through institutional-grade custody via Porto by Anchorage Digital.…

Shiba Inu (SHIB) Surges 15% Weekly: What Are the Next Targets?

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The opening days of 2026 have so far been generous to the cryptocurrency market, with the meme coin sector leading the uptrend. Shiba Inu (SHIB) has jumped by 15% over the past week, and now the question is whether this rally is sustainable and how high the price can go. Further Gains Incoming? Just hours ago, the self-proclaimed Dogecoin killer was close to erasing a zero from its price, reaching approximately $0.00000935 (according to CoinGecko’s data), marking the highest point since mid-November. SHIB Price, Source: CoinGecko Its uptick comes on…

Bitcoin hits $94K after $420M in liquidations and geopolitical risk bid

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Key Takeaways Bitcoin surged past $94,000 as over $420 million in total liquidations hit the market in the past 24 hours. The rally gained strength after the US military captured Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, boosting the safe haven narrative. Share this article Bitcoin surged past $94,000 on Monday, fueled by over $420 million in leveraged liquidations over the past 24 hours, according to CoinGlass data. The rally began on Thursday as the new year kicked off and gained momentum over the weekend following news that the US military had captured Venezuelan…

XRP crosses $2.2 after surging 18% over the past week

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Key Takeaways XRP has exceeded $2.2, marking an 18% rise over the past week. XRP investment products attracted $3.7 billion in inflows last year, a 500% increase that stood out even as Bitcoin inflows softened and sentiment toward most altcoins faded. Share this article XRP surged past $2.2 on Monday, extending its rally amid a market-wide rebound, according to CoinMarketCap. The token has climbed 18% over the past week as a fresh wave of investor interest drives prices higher. At press time, XRP was changing hands above $2.2, up about…