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UAE Retail Investors Favour Tech and AI Stocks in 2025, Led by Strategy Inc.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 15, 2026: Retail investors in the UAE continued to favour global technology giants and AI-linked stocks in 2025. In particular, Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR) finished the year with the biggest proportional increase in UAE-based holders on the eToro platform c...

Former Xunlei CEO Chen Lei Faces 200 Million RMB Civil Lawsuit Over Alleged Corruption

Written by Maoske | DeepTide TechFlowJanuary 15, 2026, Shenzhen.A civil lawsuit with a claim amount as high as 200 million yuan has been officially filed with the court. The name on the defendant's seat brings a sense of disbelief—Chen Lei, the former CEO of Xunlei. This man, who once caused Xunlei'...

Ether Maintains Price Above $3,300, Eyes Breakout to $3,500

Key takeawaysETH has maintained its price above $3,300 despite losing less than 1% of its value.The leading altcoin could rally higher in the near term amid growing institutional demand.ETH stays above $3,300 despite market pullbackETH, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has lost less ...

Iran's Digital Blockade: USDT Becomes a Vital Currency Amid Internet Shutdown

Recently, Iran has once again become a focal point of attention. Against the backdrop of nationwide protests, the Iranian government implemented extensive internet and communication restrictions on the evening of January 8. That night, Iran's external internet connectivity dropped significantly with...

Saudi Arabia to Open Stock Market to Foreign Investors in 2026

Key Points:Saudi Arabia to open its stock market for foreign investors.Move aligns with Vision 2030 goals.Foreign investments may rise by $10 billion.Saudi Arabia will open its financial markets to all foreign investors starting February 1, 2026, as announced by the Capital Market Authority.This mov...

KuCoin Lists Ultima (ULTIMA) on Spot Trading Platform

In accordance with Announcement, KuCoin has listed Ultima (ULTIMA) on its Spot trading platform. Deposits are available immediately via BSC-BEP20, with a call auction scheduled from 8:00 to 9:00 on January 16, 2026 (UTC), followed by trading commencement at 9:00 UTC the same day. Withdrawals will be...

KuCoin Pay Launches January Campaign: Earn Up to 6 USDT and Win iPhone 17

Citing Announcement, KuCoin Pay has launched a January New User Welcome Rewards Campaign. Eligible users can earn up to 6 USDT and gain a chance to win an iPhone 17 by completing payment tasks. The campaign runs from January 10 to January 31, 2026 (UTC+8). Tasks include making first-time payments, c...

KuCoin Trading Bot to Delist FUNUSDT on January 15, 2026

In accordance with Announcement, KuCoin Trading Bot will delist the FUNUSDT trading pair at 12:00 on January 15, 2026 (UTC), affecting Futures Grid, AI Futures Trend, Futures Martingale, and DualFutures AI. Users are advised to shut down their bots before the deadline, as the system will automatical...

BVNK to Power Stablecoin Payments for Visa Direct

BVNK will provide stablecoin infrastructure for Visa Direct pilot programs, enabling stablecoin pre‑funding and payouts.BVNK and Visa announce a strategic partnership on 14 January in San Francisco under which BVNK will power stablecoin payments for Visa Direct, Visa’s $1.7 trillion money‑movemen...

Chinese Authorities Probe CBDC Official for Ethereum Bribery and Crypto-Funded Property

Yao Qian used hardware wallets and shell accounts to hide crypto bribes, but blockchain records enabled investigators to trace funds.Authorities linked ETH transfers to property purchases, including a Beijing villa funded through crypto-exchange proceeds.An ICO case showed Yao received 2,000 ETH for...

Ripple Secures Luxembourg EMI Approval to Expand EU Payment Services

Ripple secured Luxembourg EMI approval to expand regulated cross border payment services across the European Union.Luxembourg approval allows Ripple to prepare EU wide payment passporting under a single regulatory framework system.Ripple regulatory progress in Europe supports real time payments and ...

DZ Bank Launches Crypto Platform for German Banks After BaFin Approval

DZ Bank has received approval from Germany’s financial regulator BaFin to launch its cryptocurrency trading platform. The approval comes under the European Union’s MiCAR framework. The platform will initially offer four major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum.The new service, named me...

Whale Closes 15.25M ETH Long Position, Earns 90K Profit

BlockBeats News, January 15, according to... Hyperinsight Monitoring: A whale closed a long ETH position of $15.25 million at 18:03, ultimately making a profit of $90,000. The account currently holds slightly profitable floating gains.This address primarily uses a high-leverage cross-margin mode to ...

VanEck Q1 2026 Global Outlook: Bullish in the Long Term on Cryptocurrency, Strong Demand for Gold

Author:VanEckTranslated by: Felix, PANewsHeading into 2026, clearer fiscal and monetary signals will support a more positive risk appetite, and investment opportunities in areas such as artificial intelligence, private credit, gold, India, and cryptocurrencies will become more attractive.Key points:...

Ethereum Staking Surpasses $120 Billion as Price Eyes $40,000 by 2030

Ethereum has reached a new milestone with 30% of circulating tokens staked as analysts expect the second biggest cryptocurrency’s price to surge. The staked Ether represents a $120 billion bet on the blockchain network, ValidatorQueue data shows. Bitmine has emerged as a top vote of confidence for...

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