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State Street Launches Digital Asset Platform for Tokenized Financial Products

Key Points:State Street launches platform for tokenized assets including MMFs and ETFs.Focuses on secure, scalable solutions for institutional clients.Partners with Taurus for custody and tokenization services.State Street Corporation has launched new crypto tokenization tools as part of its Digital...

Privacy Sector Tokens Surge, Dash Leads with 11.6% Daily Gains

BlockBeats news: On January 16, according to market data, some privacy-related tokens experienced another price surge today. As of the time of writing:Dash coin rises 11.6% in a single day, now trading at $92.62;The price of Shillings Coin has risen by 34.4% in a single day, currently reporting at $...

Crypto Markets Face $2.8B Options Expiry on Jan 16

Around 25,000 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, Jan. 16, with a notional value of roughly $2.4 billion. This expiry event is slightly larger than last week’s, but derivatives trading remains slow, so there is unlikely to be any impact on spot markets.Crypto markets have gained around ...

Whale Converts $38.84M BTC to ETH via THORChain

BlockBeats news: On January 16, according to Ash Monitor, a whale or institution that moved BTC to ETH the day before continued today to sell 404 BTC (worth $38.84 million) through cross-chain exchange tool THORChain, obtaining 11,533 ETH.Over two days, he converted a total of 686.1 BTC (65.17 milli...

Whale Converts $38.84M BTC to ETH via THORChain in Two Days

According to ChainCatcher, according to Ember's monitoring, a whale or institution that moved BTC to ETH the day before continued today to sell 404 BTC (worth $38.84 million) through the cross-chain exchange tool THORChain, converting it into 11,533 ETH. Over the two days, they have converted a tota...

Chainlink Price Eyes Breakout as Bitwise LINK ETF Launches on NYSE Arca

Key Insights:Chainlink is consolidating near $14, with compressed volatility suggesting a significant move may follow a breakout.Bitwise’s LINK ETF launched with moderate inflows, expanding institutional access without immediate impact on short-term trading.The technical structure does not change ab...

US-Listed DDC Enterprise Buys 200 BTC, Total Holdings Reach 1,383 BTC

BlockBeats news: On January 16, NYSE American-listed company DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSEAMERICAN: DDC) announced the completion of a purchase of 200 BTC, marking its first Bitcoin acquisition of 2026, increasing its total holdings to 1,383 BTC; the average cost per BTC is $88,998.

Trump Proposes Emergency Power Auction to Ease Electricity Costs, Could Benefit Bitcoin Miners

President Trump is reportedly set to announce an emergency power auction that would push tech companies to bankroll new power plants.This initiative aims to ease rising electricity costs. The plan could impact both the cryptocurrency sector and the broader economy in the lead-up to the 2026 midterms...

Iranians Withdraw Bitcoin Amid Protests as Rial Plummets

Odaily Planet Daily News: Against the backdrop of anti-government protests in multiple regions of Iran and the government's implementation of internet shutdowns, local residents are rapidly transferring Bitcoin into personal wallets. Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis noted that from the start of...

Belgium's KBC Becomes First Bank to Offer Retail Crypto Trading

According to a ChainCatcher report citing Bitcoin Magazine, KBC Group, Belgium's second-largest bank, has announced that it will offer Bitcoin and Ethereum trading services to retail clients through its online investment platform, Bolero, making it the first bank in the country to provide such servi...

Piper Sandler and Bernstein Lower Coinbase Price Targets, While BofA Upgrades to 'Buy'

According to ChainCatcher, Piper Sandler has lowered its price target for Coinbase from $350 to $270, maintaining a "neutral" rating. Previously, Bernstein also reduced its price target for Coinbase from $510 to $440. Meanwhile, Bank of America Securities upgraded Coinbase's investment rating from ...

Iranians Rush to Withdraw Bitcoin Amid Protests and Rial Collapse

BlockBeats news: On January 16, amid ongoing domestic protests in Iran and a deepening economic crisis, Iranian citizens are accelerating the transfer of Bitcoin from exchanges to personal wallets to avoid inflation and financial control risks.Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis noted a significan...

Berachain Proposes Reducing BGT Annual Inflation Rate from 8% to 5%

BlockBeats news: On January 16, the Berachain community proposed a plan to "reduce the annual inflation rate of the BGT token from 8% to approximately 5%." The proposal aims to enhance the long-term economic sustainability of the network, improve emission efficiency, and align with the inflation lev...

SHIB Price Stalls Near $0.00000866 Amid Volatility and Team's Call for Patience

SHIB price stalled near $0.00000866 after early 2026 gains and a sharp pullback.Low liquidity and high volatility amplify swings, making short-term rallies fragile.Team urges patience, emphasizing community resilience amid potential breakout or breakdownShiba Inu opened 2026 with energy, then lost m...

Winklevoss Brothers Hold $1.3 Billion in Bitcoin, Says Arkham Intelligence

NEW YORK, March 2025 – Blockchain intelligence platform Arkham has revealed a stunning financial disclosure: Gemini exchange founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss currently maintain approximately $1.3 billion in Bitcoin holdings. This revelation provides unprecedented transparency into the cryptocur...

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