Moldova moves to regulate crypto under EU-style MiCA rules January 16, 2026, 5:18 am
Moldova plans to introduce its first crypto law in 2026, aligning with the EU’s MiCA framework while warning citizens about digital asset risks.
Polygon trims workforce amid $250M stablecoin payments pivot January 16, 2026, 4:54 am
The restructuring comes as the company integrates new payments assets and narrows its mandate, with several employees saying on X that they were affected by the layoffs.
KBC Bank to launch Bitcoin and Ether trading in Belgium under MiCA January 16, 2026, 4:10 am
The lender will offer crypto trading through its Bolero platform as Belgium’s MiCA rules take effect, despite no licenses yet appearing on the ESMA’s register.
Interactive Brokers to allow stablecoins for account funding January 16, 2026, 1:16 am
Electronic brokerage giant Interactive Brokers says its clients can deposit USDC, which will automatically convert to US dollars to fund their accounts.
US housebuilder to launch crypto rewards after SEC ‘no-action’ letter January 16, 2026, 1:14 am
Megatel Homes says it’s launching a program where renters could receive rewards for paying their rent using a crypto token.
State Street rolls out new crypto tokenization tools January 16, 2026, 1:04 am
State Street said its new crypto platform would help clients build tokenized money market funds, exchange-traded funds, and products such as tokenized deposits and stablecoins.
Crypto plumbing, policy improved in 2025, but prices ‘did not cooperate’: Binance January 16, 2026, 12:25 am
Regulated investment vehicles such as exchange-traded funds expanded in 2025, and corporations added crypto to their balance sheets, opening up more pathways for user access.
Ethereum activity doubles with influx of new users: Glassnode January 15, 2026, 11:53 pm
Ethereum saw activity retention nearly double to 8 million addresses in a month while daily transactions hit an all-time high of 2.8 million amid soaring stablecoin use.
US college sports regulator calls for halt to prediction markets January 15, 2026, 11:36 pm
The NCAA wants the CFTC to tighten rules on college sport prediction markets, including age and advertising restrictions and anti-harassment measures.
Crypto sentiment drops amid unease over US market structure bill January 15, 2026, 11:25 pm
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index slipped by 12 points to “neutral” on Friday amid heightened anxiety over the future of a long-awaited crypto bill in the US.