Guest Post
What Makes Market Updates Worth Paying Attention To
Not all market updates deserve your time. In fact, most don’t.
Laura S.P
January 17, 2026
Reviews
Solflare Review: The Best Solana Wallet?
Solflare represents a pivotal entry point into the evolving digital asset landscape, embodying the shift toward decentralized ownership. Positioned within Solana’s ecosystem, it reflects broader
Carrillo J.M.
January 17, 2026
CryptoCurrency News
Must Privacy Be the Core of the Next Generation of Blockchains?
TL;DR Privacy has returned to the center of blockchain development as on-chain transparency increasingly clashes with real economic activity and institutional use. Early privacy networks
F. Bustos
January 17, 2026
Markets
Real Estate Meets Crypto: Megatel & Newrez Advance Token Payments and Rewards
TLDR: Megatel Homes launches the MegPrime token after receiving a “no-action” letter from the SEC. Newrez will allow the use of digital assets for mortgage
C. Monasterio
January 17, 2026
Regulation
Galaxy’s Novogratz Urges Progress on Crypto Legislation
TL;DR: Mike Novogratz (Galaxy) prioritizes passing the current bill to enable industry growth. Coinbase withdraws support, claiming the draft harms key products and benefits banks.
C. Monasterio
January 17, 2026
Sui News
SUI Back in Smart Money Zone — Weekly Charts Hint at Breakout
TL;DR: SUI is showing early signs of a significant shift in momentum after reclaiming a key demand zone on the weekly chart. Following a deep
C. Monasterio
January 17, 2026
Companies
DTCC Says It’s Avoiding ‘Walled Gardens’ as Tokenization Push Expands
TL;DR: DTCC rejects the creation of “walled gardens” to allow digital assets to flow frictionlessly between different networks. The initial infrastructure will rely on Canton
C. Monasterio
January 17, 2026
Bitcoin News
Are Bitcoin Bulls Targeting $100K? Key Trends to Watch
TL;DR: The Bitcoin price toward $100,000 is approaching; in fact, it appears to be an increasingly tangible goal that the digital asset market is watching
C. Monasterio
January 17, 2026
flash news
Saylor Defends Bitcoin Treasury Companies Amid Criticism
During his appearance on the What Bitcoin Did podcast, Michael Saylor strongly defended companies that utilize crypto-assets as a treasury reserve. In response to criticism
C. Monasterio
January 17, 2026
flash news
DOJ Confirms U.S. Has Not Sold Forfeited Bitcoin Linked to Samourai Wallet
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Marshals Service (USMS) clarified that they have not sold the 57.55 BTC seized from Samourai Wallet.
C. Monasterio
January 17, 2026
CryptoCurrency News
Polymarket Trader Turns $12 into Over $100,000 on Prediction Markets
TL;DR A trader turned $12 into $104,000 on Polymarket. The profit came from 16 selective trades over two months. The final bet correctly predicted a
Isai Alexei
January 16, 2026
CryptoCurrency News
Iran’s Crypto Ecosystem Nears $8 Billion as IRGC Footprint Grows
TL;DR Iran’s crypto ecosystem was valued at over $7.78 billion in 2025. Wallets linked to the IRGC controlled about half of all transaction volume. Citizens
Isai Alexei
January 16, 2026
Bitcoin News
Jefferies’ Wood Dumps Bitcoin, Citing Quantum Threat to Its Core Security
TL;DR Strategic Exit: Christopher Wood eliminates his 10% Bitcoin allocation after four years, citing existential security risks. Return to Gold: The Jefferies strategist replaces his
C. Monasterio
January 16, 2026
Companies
Coinbase Tests Stock Trading With Select Users in Major Platform Expansion
TL;DR Coinbase has started testing stock trading with a limited group of users, marking its first direct entry into US equities after years focused on
F. Bustos
January 16, 2026
Bitcoin News
Bitcoin Holds the Line While Altcoin Momentum Fades and Crypto Market Pulls Back
TL;DR: Market cap eased to around $3.23 trillion, down roughly 1.8% on the day, as bitcoin held near $95,000 and sentiment cooled to neutral. Bitcoin
Nicholet R.
January 16, 2026
Stablecoins
Crypto Cards Rival P2P Stablecoin Payments in Volume
TL;DR Crypto card payments now match P2P stablecoin volumes at $1.5B monthly. Card payments grew 106% annually, far outpacing stablecoin P2P growth. Cards succeed by
Isai Alexei
January 16, 2026
Ethereum News
Investors Pour $164M Into Ethereum ETFs as XRP Secures $17M Despite Declines
TL;DR Ethereum Inflows: Spot Ethereum ETFs brought in $164 million on Jan. 15, driven mainly by BlackRock’s $149 million addition and supported by $15 million
Carrillo J.M.
January 16, 2026
Companies
Citron Attacks Coinbase for ‘Regulatory Fear,’ Shifts Bullish Focus to Securitize
TL;DR Citron backed Securitize and slammed Coinbase’s CLARITY Act pullback; Cantor Equity Partners II rose 10%, while Coinbase slid nearly 4%. Citron says Coinbase fears
Nicholet R.
January 16, 2026
Companies
XRP Ledger COO Flags New Priority to Strengthen Long‑Term Network Sustainability
TL;DR Batch Transactions Frontier: Robert Kiuru identifies batch transactions as the next major advancement for the XRP Ledger, enabling bundled actions and sustainable fee models.
Carrillo J.M.
January 16, 2026
