Etherealize CEO Vivek Raman argues that ETH’s lagging price masks strengthening fundamentals that could reshape how the token is valued in 2026. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/ether-price-fundamentals-gap-2026-opportunity-video?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Monthly Archives: January 2026
Bitcoin hits 2026 high above $97K, data shows sufficient fuel for higher prices
Bitcoin rallied to $97,500, and multiple data points suggest bulls are planning to push the price above $100,000. Is the bull market back? Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-hits-2026-high-above-dollar97k-data-shows-sufficient-fuel-for-higher-prices?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Vitalik’s take on decentralized stablecoins: What it means for DeFi
Vitalik Buterin argues DeFi still lacks resilient decentralized stablecoins, highlighting benchmark risk, oracle design flaws and staking-driven incentives. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/explained/vitalik-s-take-on-decentralized-stablecoins-what-it-means-for-defi?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Figure Technology unveils blockchain platform for direct stock lending
The Nasdaq-listed company is rolling out an onchain equity system that allows real shares to be issued and lent directly on blockchain infrastructure. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/figure-technology-onchain-stock-lending-platform?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Dash price soars 125% amid privacy coin boom: Is the rally overheating?
DASH price surged as capital rotated into privacy coins, with traders shifting away from Zcash after its governance turmoil. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/dash-price-soars-privacy-coin-boom-is-rally-overheating?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Why US community banks say the GENIUS Act has a stablecoin loophole
Banks argue that stablecoin rewards offered through exchanges exploit a GENIUS Act loophole, blurring the line between payment tokens and savings accounts. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/why-us-community-banks-say-the-genius-act-has-a-stablecoin-loophole?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin price tags $97K despite high PPI inflation on no US tariff ruling
Bitcoin price action headed to new eight-week highs, diverging from US stock markets after higher-than-expected November PPI data. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-price-97k-despite-high-ppi-inflation-no-us-tariff-ruling?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitnomial opens first US-regulated futures market for Aptos
The launch expands Aptos’ reach in CFTC-regulated derivatives markets and adds to Bitnomial’s altcoin futures offerings as investor interest in altcoins grows. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitnomial-opens-us-regulated-futures-market-for-aptos?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Mantra restructures after OM token collapse and tough year
RWA blockchain Mantra is restructuring and cutting staff after an OM token collapse and prolonged market pressure strained its business model in 2025. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/mantra-restructures-om-token-collapse-rwa?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Crossmint gets MiCA nod to provide stablecoin infrastructure across EU
Crossmint has secured MiCA authorization from Spain’s CNMV to operate as a crypto asset service provider, allowing it to passport stablecoin infrastructure services across the EU. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/crossmint-gains-mica-approval-spain?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound