Speaking from Davos on Thursday, co-founder and CEO Ronghui Gu said a CertiK public listing would represent a significant advancement for companies involved in Web3. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/certik-pursuing-ipo-ronghui-gu-davos?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Monthly Archives: January 2026
Binance confirms tokenized equities plans five years after initial push
The crypto exchange briefly offered tokenized versions of cryptocurrency and technology company stocks in 2021 before halting trading amid regulatory scrutiny. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-tokenized-stock-offerings?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Remittances ‘more important than aid’ as Africa turns to stablecoins
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, economist Vera Songwe pointed to remittances and inflation hedging as key drivers of stablecoin use across Africa. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/remittances-more-important-than-aid-africa-stablecoins?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
‘Bitcoin trade is over,’ Bloomberg strategist says in 2026 macro outlook
Bloomberg commodity strategist Mike McGlone explains his bearish turn on Bitcoin outlook and broader market expectations for 2026. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-trade-over-bloomberg-strategist-2026-macro-outlook-video?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Paradex refunds $650K to 200 users after maintenance bug triggers liquidations
Paradex said a planned database upgrade briefly corrupted funding data, prompting a chain rollback and refunds after unintended liquidations across multiple markets. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/paradex-refunds-650k-users-bug-liquidations?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
US crypto policy pause fuels fresh debate over DeFi and governance: Finance Redefined
US lawmakers pause the CLARITY Act as DeFi leaders warn the bill still risks developers, DAOs rethink governance and regulators face mounting pressure. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/defi-crypto-bill-delay-governance-self-custody-finance-redefined?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
BitGo’s IPO pop turns volatile as shares slip below offer price
The digital asset custodian’s choppy debut reflects shifting investor sentiment and tighter scrutiny of new listings as crypto markets struggle to regain momentum. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitgo-stock-ipo-price-performance?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
French authorities investigate data breach of crypto tax platform
A local news outlet reported that a hacking group called the Shiny Hunters sent ransom demands to Waltio after seizing personal data from about 50,000 users. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/french-authorities-data-breach-waltio?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin prediction markets say $100K BTC price out of reach for now
Bitcoin bull market optimism has suffered since the October crash, as chances of a short-term BTC price rally above $100,000 appeared to be fading. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-prediction-markets-say-100k-btc-price-out-of-reach-for-now?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Grayscale seeks SEC approval for spot BNB ETF in expansion beyond BTC, Ether
The product, if approved, would give US investors access to regulated BNB exposure without needing to hold the token themselves. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/grayscale-files-spot-bnb-etf-sec?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound