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Original text:@moonbirdsCompile:@BruceBlueAbstract: Birb is a living IP character that uses a meme token as its medium and is backed in value by a physical collectibles company. The company's goal is to generate $1 billion in revenue by distributing the Birb IP globally, while converting marginal us...

US Government Clarifies Bitcoin Holdings and Forfeitures Amid Ongoing DisputesThe United States government has reaffirmed its stance on cryptocurrency holdings, confirming that noBitcoin forfeited through criminal or civil cases has been sold, in accordance with President Donald Trump’s Executive Or...

According to a ChainCatcher report citing Coindesk, co-founders of Etherealize, Vivek Raman and Danny Ryan, claim that Ethereum's decade of real-world testing has made it the "most secure and reliable" option for Wall Street. They cited deployment cases by BlackRock, Fidelity, and JPMorgan as exampl...

According to a January 17 PANews report citing Coindesk, co-founders of Etherealize, Vivek Raman and Danny Ryan, claim that Ethereum's decade of real-world testing has made it the "most secure and reliable" option for Wall Street. They cited deployment cases by BlackRock, Fidelity, and JPMorgan as e...

Key Points:DOJ confirms no sale of 57.55 BTC seized from Samourai Wallet.Bitcoin held under Executive Order 14233 provisions.Market reactions positive, reinforcing government policy consistency.On January 16, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice confirmed the retention of approximately 57.55 BTC fro...

OG Bitcoin selling fell from 2.3K to 1K BTC on a 90-day average.CryptoQuant chart shows reduced OG selling since 2024 peaks.Lower OG activity may ease market pressure and reduce volatility.OG Bitcoin Selling Activity Drops SharplyRecent on-chain data reveals a sharp reduction in Bitcoin selling acti...

US Senate Postpones Markup of Digital Asset Market Clarity Act Amid Industry ConcernsThe proposed Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY) in the U.S. Senate Banking Committee has been postponed indefinitely, as industry stakeholders and lawmakers debate key provisions impacting decentralized fina...

The crypto market recently touched a value of $3.09 trillion, but many top assets appear to be losing energy. The Hedera price is moving sideways at $0.11, while the Avalanche crypto trades close to $14 with little change. Market analysts note that both assets are cooling off, delivering small retur...

Key Points:Newrez integrates crypto holdings for mortgage approval.Launches in February 2026 for Smart Series products.Influences the crypto-finance interface for U.S. homebuyers.U.S. mortgage giant Newrez will soon accept crypto holdings like Bitcoin and Ethereum for mortgage qualification, startin...

CHZ broke a long-term descending trendline, signaling a transition from accumulation to bullish momentum.Price holds above key support near $0.06, confirming breakout validity and early upward trend.Resistance zones between $0.065–$0.067 may guide short-term consolidation before higher targets.CHZ p...

XRP led South Korea’s trading volume in 2025Over $1 trillion was traded on Upbit aloneReflects strong local interest in XRPXRP Dominates South Korean Crypto Market in 2025In a major milestone, XRP has emerged as the top-traded cryptocurrency in South Korea for 2025, with trading volume surpassing $1...

Etherealize co-founders Vivek Raman and Danny Ryan claimed Ethereum is winning the "institutional race" to modernize global financial systems.Despite the rising popularity of alternative chains like Solana, Raman said that the biggest players in finance, including BlackRock, Fidelity and JPMorgan, h...

According to a ChainCatcher report citing Jin10, on January 16 (Friday), the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 83.11 points, or 0.17%, at 49,359.33; the S&P 500 closed down 4.46 points, or 0.06%, at 6,940.01; and the Nasdaq Composite closed down 14.63 points, or 0.06%, at 23,515.39.

Key InsightsIn a recent Ethereum news, new Ethereum addresses jumped from about 4 million to 8 million in 30 days, Glassnode reported.Daily active addresses rose past 1 million on Jan. 15, up from roughly 410,000 a year earlier.Daily transactions reached a record 2.8 million, up 125% year over year,...

French regulators announced this week that roughly 30% of crypto companies have not yet applied for a MiCA license. The news comes as a key regulatory deadline approaches, one that will decide whether these firms can legally continue operating.Though the European Union became the first jurisdiction ...