General-purpose blockchains can’t solve industry disputes over construction changes or equipment usage. Specialized layer 1s are optimized for stateless audit trails and regulatory compliance. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/universal-blockchains-real-demands?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Monthly Archives: January 2026
Indian crypto platforms push for tax rethink ahead of February budget
Industry leaders say transaction-level taxes and loss restrictions are draining liquidity as India tightens crypto compliance and enforcement. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/india-crypto-tax-rethink-february-union-budget?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin’s $100K comeback hinges on $98K breakout and spot demand
A pickup in Bitcoin spot demand and persistent spot ETF inflows could push BTC above the next significant hurdle at $98,000 and secure a sustained recovery. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-analysts-this-must-happen-100k-btc-price-comeback?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Sygnum sees tokenization and state Bitcoin reserves taking off in 2026
Sygnum predicts US crypto regulation could spur sovereign Bitcoin reserves and accelerate tokenized bond issuance by major financial institutions in 2026. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/2026-sovereign-bitcoin-reserves-tradfi-tokenization-adoption-sygnum?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin prints classic bottom signals as BTC nears $101K reclaim
Bitcoin nears two-month highs as RSI divergence and a bullish MACD cross build, with BTC eyeing $101,000 as the next major reclaim level for trend confirmation. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-bottom-signal-btc-eyes-unique-101k-bear-market-reclaim?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
LSEG brings commercial bank money onto blockchain rails with DiSH
The London Stock Exchange’s new Digital Settlement House uses tokenized bank deposits for instant, round-the-clock settlement across blockchain and traditional payment networks. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/lseg-launches-dish-onchain-cash-settlement?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin ETFs post record 2026 inflows as BTC rallies above $97K
Spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted over $1.7 billion in a three-day streak as BTC hit two-month highs and sentiment turned bullish. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/blackrock-leads-840-million-bitcoin-etf-inflows?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Lemon launches Bitcoin-backed credit card in cash-hoarding Argentina
Crypto exchange Lemon has launched a Bitcoin-backed Visa credit card in Argentina, letting users lock up BTC as collateral to access peso credit lines without selling their coins. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-backed-credit-card-argentina-lemon?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
DeFi quietly breaks up with Discord as scams overwhelm public channels
Ticketed help desks and live support are replacing always-on Discord channels at major DeFi protocols. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/defi-protocols-exit-discord-scams-support-channels?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Crypto slump hits ARK ETFs in Q4, Coinbase becomes top detractor
A fourth-quarter crypto downturn exposed how closely ARK’s flagship ETFs are now tied to digital assets, with Coinbase and Roblox emerging as the biggest performance drags. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-market-slide-hits-ark-etfs-coinbase-roblox-drag?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound