Month: January 2026
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Hong Kong’s Regulatory Framework
Hong Kong follows the ‘same activity, same risk, same regulation’ approach to regulate digital assets.Balance of Regulation
Paul Chan emphasized the need for a balanced regulatory approach to ensure financial stability and investor protection.
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Analog January Phenomenon
A digital detox movement encouraging less screen time, affecting how people engage with crypto.Self-Custody Growth
With increased volatility and risk in crypto markets, more investors are opting for self-custody of their Bitcoin.
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Massachusetts Judge’s Ruling
Kalshi is prohibited from offering sports betting to residents without a gaming license.Request for Injunction
The injunction was requested by Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell.
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Industry Shift
New standards for token launches emphasize transparency and trust, aiming to protect retail investors.CoinTerminal’s Strategy
CoinTerminal’s refundable model and fundraising approach aims to ensure fair access for retail investors in early-stage token deals, supported by a large user community.
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CFTC Chair Announcement
Michael Selig appointed Michael Passalacqua as senior adviser.Passalacqua’s Experience
Former associate at Simpson Thacher; expertise in crypto regulatory issues.
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Bitcoin Traders and Insurance
Traders are investing billions in insurance to protect against potential price decreases.Anticipation of Price Drop
There is a concern over a potential drop to $75,000 as the June options expiration approaches.
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ETH Net Taker Volume
Reached $390 million since January 6, indicating strongest buy-side dominance since January 2023.Historical Trends
Strong positive flips in Net Taker Volume typically align with bottoming ranges or early-stage uptrends.
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Acquisition of STM
RedStone has acquired Security Token Market and TokenizeThis conference to boost its oracle business.Historical Data
Includes extensive datasets with over 800 tokenized products related to assets like equities and real estate.
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Current Litecoin Price
Fell below $70 for the first time since April 2025.Price Movement
Dropped nearly 10% over the past week due to seller dominance.
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Mastercard is considering an investment in Zerohash instead of an acquisition.Negotiations for acquisition ended as Zerohash opted to remain independent.