The parliamentary inquiry comes as regulators warn that stablecoins could drain bank deposits and reshape payments. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/uk-lawmakers-open-stablecoin-regulation-inquiry?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Monthly Archives: January 2026
Single Bitcoin entity keeping BTC price ‘suppressed’ below $90K: Analysis
Bitcoin order-book analysis said that BTC price action was being held back by just one trading entity, while risking a trip to “Bearadise.” Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/single-bitcoin-entity-keeping-btc-price-suppressed-below-90k-analysis?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Citrea ZK-rollup launch reignites Bitcoin block space debate
Citrea’s Bitcoin rollup has become a live experiment in whether BTC can support a full DeFi and stablecoin stack, and how much complexity Bitcoin should anchor at the base layer. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/citrea-bitcoin-rollup-is-stress-testing-block-space?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin vs. gold: Key differences that could position BTC for a big rally
Bitcoin has been called “digital gold,” and some of its key properties may help BTC rally more than the precious metal in percentage terms. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-vs-gold-key-differences-that-could-position-btc-for-a-big-rally?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin price rejected at $90K again: What will trigger breakout?
Heavy outflows from Bitcoin ETFs have diminished, putting BTC price in a better position to overcome the next hurdle at $93,000. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-price-rejected-at-90k-again-what-will-trigger-breakout?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
OSL Group raises $200M to expand stablecoin and payments business
Hong Kong-listed OSL Group plans acquisitions and global expansion after securing fresh capital to scale its stablecoin and digital payments business. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/osl-group-raises-200m-stablecoin-payments-expansion?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Solana validator count drops 68% as node costs squeeze small operators
Solana’s validator count has dropped 68% since 2023 as rising costs and zero-fee competition push smaller node operators offline. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/solana-validator-count-drops-68-2023-peak?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Metaplanet approves $137M overseas raise to buy Bitcoin and repay debt
Metaplanet said proceeds will be used for Bitcoin purchases, its Bitcoin income business, and partial debt repayment as it executes its capital strategy. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/metaplanet-137m-overseas-raise-bitcoin-debt?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
South Korea tightens crypto licensing rules for exchanges and shareholders
Regulators gain wider discretion to vet shareholders, finances and controls as South Korea tightens crypto market access. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/south-korea-approves-sweeping-new-crypto-licensing-rules?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bybit to launch retail bank accounts with personal IBANs in February
Crypto exchange Bybit said its new “My Bank” accounts will give users personal IBANs, instant fiat access, multi-currency transfers and crypto trading under their own name. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bybit-plan-retail-banking-mybank-february-2025?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound