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Morgan Stanley Files for Ethereum ETF With Staking Twist

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Morgan Stanley has taken another decisive step into crypto finance, filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) that would offer investors passive exposure to ether — plus staking rewards — without touching private keys. Morgan

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Bitcoin on the Brink: Will $91K Hold or Crack Under Pressure?

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Bitcoin teeters on the edge of indecision, as its price moved within a tight range of $91,698 to $92,022 over the past hour. Despite boasting a stronger market cap of $1.83 trillion and decent 24-hour trading volume of around $61.45 billion, the leading crypto asset is cooling off after a volatile run, slipping from a […]

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Best Bitcoin & Crypto Wallets to Start 2026: New Year, New Security Standards

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Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase or sign up for a service, Bitcoin.com may receive a commission. Our editorial content is independent and based on objective analysis. Looking for the best Bitcoin and crypto wallets in January 2026? We compare the top Bitcoin and crypto wallets […]

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Barclays Invests in Ubyx to Advance Stablecoin and Tokenized Deposit Infrastructure

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Barclays makes a strategic investment in Ubyx to advance interoperable tokenized deposits and stablecoins. Barclays announced a strategic investment in Ubyx Inc., a U.S. clearing system for digital money that supports tokenized deposits and regulated stablecoins. The partnership aims to create a global acceptance network that lets regulated financial institutions interact

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Meta Acquisition Puts Spotlight on ManusAI Founder’s Early Bitcoin Roots

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Xiao Hong, the founder of Butterfly Tech behind the AI agent app Manus, was an early bitcoin advocate and holder for more than a decade before his company became Meta’s $2 billion acquisition target. This article is from Theminermag, a trade publication for the cryptocurrency mining industry, focusing on the latest news and research on […]

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Jupiter Launches Stablecoin Backed by Blackrock Reserves

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Jupiter introduces JupUSD, a reserve‑backed stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, with institutional custody and open‑source audits. Jupiter announced the launch of JupUSD, a US‑dollar‑pegged stablecoin built with Ethena Labs and secured by a 90% reserve in USDtb, a GENIUS‑compliant token collateralized by Blackrock’s BUIDL Fund, plus a 10% USDC liquidity buffer. The token

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Stonex Digital Secures Irish License to Expand EU Digital Asset Services

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Stonex Digital obtains a EU MiCA CASP license, enabling regulated digital‑asset execution and custody across the European Union. Stonex Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SNEX) announced that its Stonex Digital division has been granted a Crypto‑Asset Service Provider (CASP) license under the EU Markets in Crypto‑Assets (MiCA) Regulation by the Central Bank of Ireland. The authorization

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SUI Group Adds Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz to Board

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Brian Quintenz joins SUI Group’s board, bringing regulatory expertise from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to the company’s treasury strategy. SUI Group Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: SUIG) announced the appointment of former CFTC Commissioner and a16z crypto Global Head of Policy Brian Quintenz as an independent director, effective Jan 5, 2026. Quintenz will also

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YZi Labs and Certik Launch $1M Security Grant for Startup Incubation Program

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Certik has partnered with YZi Labs to strengthen security for startups in the latter’s incubation program, which supports top early-stage founders in Web3, artificial intelligence and biotech. Engineering Security Into the Startup Architecture Web3 security provider Certik has partnered with venture capital firm YZI Labs to enhance the security framework for startups in

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The Great Lock-in: Why Privacy Chains Could Quietly Capture Most of Crypto This Year

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Privacy-first blockchains could emerge as crypto’s dominant power centers, as a16z crypto argues secrecy, not speed, may create winner-take-most dynamics and durable lock-in as onchain finance moves toward real-world adoption. Why a16z Crypto Sees Privacy Chains Reshaping Onchain Value Crypto’s next power shift may hinge less on speed and more on secrecy. Venture capital