Month: January 2026

Trade Finance Is The Biggest Opportunity In Blockchain

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Opinion by: Billy Sebell, executive director at XDC Foundation In just over a decade, blockchain technology has rewritten the rulebook for global finance, bringing transparency, speed and access to financial markets. It has clearly established its worth in digital assets, decentralized finance (DeFi) and cross-border payments, among other effective use cases. Perhaps the greatest unrealized potential for blockchain lies in one of the world’s most vital sectors: global trade finance. Trade finance, the capital and credit that enable goods and services to move across borders, forms the backbone of the…

Binance to open trading for Ripple’s stablecoin and XRP pairs

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Binance, one of the largest global crypto exchanges, will add Ripple USD (RLUSD) to its platform, with trading expected to begin on January 22, according to a Wednesday announcement. Launched in late 2024, RLUSD is a US dollar–backed stablecoin issued by a wholly owned subsidiary of Ripple Labs. Its market capitalization has since surpassed $1.4 billion, per CoinGecko. Binance will launch three spot pairs, including RLUSD/USDT, RLUSD/U, and XRP/RLUSD, while allowing users to deposit RLUSD ahead of trading and withdraw funds starting January 23. As part of a promotional campaign,…

Bitcoin Drops Below $90K On Whale and Long-Term Holder Selling Pressure.

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Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below $90,000 during the New York trading session on Tuesday alongside an increase in long-term selling. Large holders also exited their positions, keeping the downside pressure firmly in place. Key takeaways: Bitcoin dips below $90,000 as whales deposit over $400 million to exchanges. Long-term holders accelerate profit-taking, selling 68,650 BTC/day since Jan. 17.  Bitcoin analysts view $84,000–$86,000 as a potential support zone for a bounce. Whales dump BTC as long-term selling intensifies Data from CryptoQuant’s whale screener highlighted a “second wave of aggressive selling pressure” that pushed…

Dutch crypto exchange Finst secures €8M in Series A round

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Finst, a Netherlands-based regulated crypto exchange, announced an €8 million Series A round led by Endeit Capital, lifting its total funding to €15 million. The round attracted continued support from existing investors, including Eelko van Kooten, founder of Spinnin’ Records, and Mark Fransen, co-founder of DEGIRO. The company will direct the new capital toward European expansion, enhanced staking products, expanded asset selection, new platform features, and additional offerings for retail and professional users. “Our mission has been clear from day one: to make crypto investing safer, fairer and radically more…

Is Bitcoin Heading for $60K? Bear Flag Signal Explained

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Bitcoin is trading below $90K as analysts warn that a break of key support could lead to a further drop toward the $60K price zone. Bitcoin (BTC) is testing a key support level after a sharp drop from its peak. It fell under $90,000 recently and is hovering above the lower edge of a bearish chart pattern. Analysts are watching as the risk of further downside grows, with some pointing to $60,000 as the next possible target. Bitcoin Slips Below $90K on Global Market Jitters Bitcoin spent the weekend…

SlowMist Flags Linux Snap Store Attack on Crypto Wallet Apps

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Blockchain security company SlowMist flagged a new Linux-based attack vector that exploits trusted applications distributed through the Snap Store to steal users’ crypto recovery seed phrases.  In a post on X, SlowMist’s chief information security officer, 23pds, said attackers are abusing expired domains to hijack long-standing Snap Store publisher accounts and distribute malicious updates through official channels.  The compromised applications reportedly impersonate popular crypto wallets, including Exodus, Ledger Live and Trust Wallet, using interfaces that closely resemble legitimate software. Once installed or updated, the malicious apps prompt users to enter…

What the Triple-Tap At $1.80 Means For The XRP Price

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Crypto analyst Dom has commented on the current XRP price action, revealing what the triple tap at $1.80 means for the altcoin. This comes as XRP sheds most of its gains from the start of the year amid the recent crypto market crash.  XRP Price Reaches Major Support With Triple Tap At $1.80 In an X post, Dom stated that there is a triple tap in the $1.80 zone, which is the last possible expression of a bottoming structure for the XRP price. The analyst warned that any further moves…

Gen Z, Millennials Bet on Crypto’s Future as Boomers Stick With Banks

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Younger Americans are growing more confident in crypto, while older generations remain firmly aligned with traditional finance, according to a new survey published as part of the OKX Insights series. The survey, which polled 1,000 Americans in January, found a sharp generational divide in trust, outlook and expectations for digital assets. The younger the respondent, the more likely they were to view crypto as both credible today and central to finance tomorrow. When asked how much they trust crypto platforms, 40% of Gen Z (aged 12–29) and 41% of Millennials…

Crypto Markets Dumped by $250B in Days as Bitcoin Falls Below $90K: Market Watch

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XMR and HYPE are the worst performers in the past 24 hours. The cryptocurrency gains charted in the first couple of weeks of the new year have been lost in the span of just a few days, as BTC’s price tumbled below $88,000 earlier today to mark a 19-day low. The altcoins have been on a massive slide lately, and the past 24 hours were brutal for some, such as XMR, HYPE, and many others. BTC Slumps Below $90K It was just a week ago when the primary cryptocurrency…

Bitcoin Closes $88,000 CME Gap as it Wipes 2026 Gains

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Bitcoin (BTC) looked for cues near $90,000 on Wednesday as BTC price action hit a key target for a rebound. Key points: Bitcoin price action drops to fill a CME futures gap created at the yearly open. A modest bounce is not enough to convince traders that the worst is over. Gold continues to hit record highs while Bitcoin gives up January gains. BTC price “not looking strong” after gap-fill Data from TradingView showed Bitcoin up 1.1% on the day after a trip to $87,800. BTC/USD four-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingVIew…