Author: admin

Fidelity announced the launch of a stablecoin on the Ethereum mainnet, positioning the token as a compliance-wrapped settlement dollar distributed through the firm’s brokerage, custody, and wealth management channels.The move lands amid what looks like a stablecoin sprawl, as estimates suggest 59 new major stablecoins launched in 2025 alone, per third-party tracker Stablewatch.This looks like overcrowding, but it’s segmentation. Stablecoins that all say “$1” aren’t interchangeable once distribution, compliance perimeter, redemption rails, permitted users, chain portability, and treasury strategy are priced in.Fidelity’s FIDD digital dollarFidelity’s token, the Fidelity Digital Dollar (FIDD), is issued by Fidelity Digital Assets, National Association, a…

In brief Gold has hit a peak of $5,602/oz while Bitcoin stagnates around $88,000, highlighting a divergence in haven demand. Analysts say Bitcoin is currently behaving like a speculative tech stock, not digital gold. Prediction market users see a 66% chance Bitcoin’s next major move is toward $100K, not a crash. Bitcoin is struggling to find its footing near the $88,000 mark even as traditional safe-haven assets reach historic milestones.The leading crypto is down 2.1% over the last 24 hours, currently trading at just under $88,000, according to data from price aggregator CoinGecko. In stark contrast, gold reached a peak…

January 29th, 2026 – Zug, Switzerland Status, one of Ethereum’s longest-running open-source projects, has re-entered the spotlight with USS Status, a satirical sci-fi cartoon that turns crypto’s chaotic past into comedy, along with the launch of a unified privacy super-app and gasless L2 network. An Old Giant Awakens Status, the open-source privacy super-app, has launched an overhauled unified app, a gasless L2 network, and a new identity personified in an irreverent and satirical web cartoon. One of the oldest established projects in the Ethereum ecosystem, Status has weathered the industry’s volatility while continuing to quietly build an open-source platform that…

In brief Distributed, IPFS-based data layer AIOZ Pin enables anyone with spare disk space and bandwidth to run a community-operated node. AIOZ Pin replicates data as multiple, independent copies, chunked and addressed as one or more Content Identifiers (CIDs). Dedicated gateway infrastructure enables developers to retrieve IPFS content faster and more reliably than congested public gateways, while replication lets the network pick up the slack during outages or periods of high demand. One of the internet’s biggest challenges has centered on ensuring older content remains online. A 2024 study by the Pew Research Center found that 38% of webpages that…

Ripple has pushed deeper into corporate finance with a new treasury platform that aims to let finance teams manage cash and digital assets in one system.The product, called Ripple Treasury, is built on treasury management software Ripple acquired in October 2025 when it bought GTreasury in a $1 billion deal.The new move represents a strategic bet that could boost the day-to-day relevance of its RLUSD stablecoin while reopening a long-standing question for institutional users: whether XRP still needs to sit in the middle of payment flows. Related ReadingRipple’s $1 billion purchase creates RLUSD pathway into Fortune 500 treasuriesThe treasury management…

In brief Trump-linked stablecoin USD1 crossed $5B in market cap in less than a year, boosted by Binance integration and a pending U.S. trust bank charter. Last month, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) raised concerns over USD1’s national security risks, citing PancakeSwap activity and North Korea–linked fund flows. The TRUMP meme coin is down over 93% from its peak, with lawmakers previously warning about supply concentration and investor risk. A Trump-linked stablecoin has crossed a $5 billion market cap in under a year, while the U.S. President’s official meme coin has collapsed more than 94% from its peak, as capital flows…

Fundstrat Global Advisors managing partner Tom Lee says cryptocurrency prices are failing to reflect improving industry fundamentals as strong moves in gold and silver divert investor attention and capital. Speaking on CNBC’s Power Lunch, Lee says the crypto sector continues to feel the effects of a major deleveraging event that occurred on October 10, which he says “crippled many of the key players in the industry,” including exchanges and market makers. That sell-off was triggered by President Trump threatening new, heavy tariffs on Chinese imports, specifically targeting rare earth metal restrictions. He adds that the industry is still “limping along”…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure A new report released Wednesday by blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs shows that 2025 marked a record year for illicit activity flowing into the cryptocurrency ecosystem, with volumes rising sharply compared to the previous year.  According to the findings, inflows from illicit entities into crypto surged by roughly 145% year over year, underscoring a dramatic rebound after several years of decline. Crypto Crime Volume Jumps To $158 Billion  TRM Labs estimates that illicit cryptocurrency wallets received approximately $158 billion in incoming funds in 2025, up from $64.5…

In brief A federal court found BPS Financial promoted and operated the Qoin Wallet for nearly three years without an Australian financial services licence. The court ruled the firm misled users about whether Qoin tokens could be spent with merchants or converted into cash or other digital assets. The penalty was split between unlicensed conduct and misleading representations. Australia’s Federal Court has fined crypto Qoin Wallet operator BPS Financial $14 million (US$9.9 million) after finding it misled consumers about whether its token could be spent at merchants or exchanged for cash and other digital assets.The penalty was handed down on…

In brief Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev says tokenization could have prevented the 2021 GameStop trading halt, blaming outdated settlement infrastructure. Experts say traditional brokerages handled similar surges, and Robinhood’s failure stemmed from inadequate capital reserves and risk management. Recent SEC guidance states that tokenized assets still require the same collateral and settlement controls as traditional securities. Five years after the GameStop trading frenzy rocked Wall Street, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev says the episode was a “wake-up call” that exposed deep flaws in U.S. market plumbing, and convinced him that tokenization may be the clearest path to preventing another such failure.In…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bitcoin is struggling to regain traction below the $90,000 level as the market navigates a dense mix of macro uncertainty and risk aversion. Price action remains hesitant, reflecting a broader environment where participants are increasingly focused on external signals rather than crypto-specific catalysts. According to insights from CryptoQuant, this Super Wednesday arrives with a strong market consensus: the Federal Reserve is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged. That expectation is reflected in volatile markets. The VIX at 16.89 places equities in a zone of moderate volatility,…

In brief Brave is launching a multi-week “vault heist” game across its browser, X, and Discord starting February 3. More than 4,000 players have already pre-registered for the competition. The company says it’s using the game to test whether entertainment-driven mechanics can broaden Web3 adoption. Brave is betting that the future of Web3 gaming adoption will look less like DeFi dashboards and more like a reality-TV heist show that plays out across social media.The company behind the privacy-focused browser announced the Brave Games on Tuesday, as a multi-week “vault heist competition” that will unfold across the Brave browser, X, and…

In brief Tokenized stocks and bonds remain subject to existing U.S. securities laws, regardless of whether ownership records are maintained on-chain or off-chain. the SEC said in a statement. Issuers may offer tokenized securities alongside traditional shares, with substantially similar tokens potentially treated as the same class under federal law. The statement avoids addressing whether crypto-native assets and staking programs qualify as securities, leaving a central regulatory question unresolved. Putting a security on a blockchain does not change its legal status, three SEC divisions said Wednesday, adding that tokenized assets face the same registration requirements as traditional instruments.In a joint…

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors green as dollar dips; BTC at $90k HYPE pops 50% in 2 days, now at $33+ on back of HIP3 growth Tether introduces USAT at first Genius-compliant stable aimed at US Ethereum announced ERC8004 aimed at AI agents and agentic commerce Moonbirds launch BIRB token, debuts at $220M FDV ? HYPE Rips as Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 Turns It Into a “Trade Anything” ExchangeTokenized stocks and metals…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Grayscale, one of the world’s largest digital asset-focused managers, has filed a new amendment to its Spot XRP ETF, updating specific details in the original document. Meanwhile, XRP ETFs have achieved a remarkable milestone, surpassing $2 billion in total volume, reflecting growing institutional demand and interest. Grayscale Files New Amendment For Its XRP ETF On Tuesday, January 20, Grayscale updated its Form 8-K filing for the Spot XRP ETF, highlighting new details it has included in the index calculation. The amendment, which was submitted to the US…

In brief The White House’s response to Alex Pretti’s death has angered some Bitcoiners. They are framing the situation as a Second Amendment issue. The crypto industry is historically rooted in libertarian values. The crypto industry has largely coalesced around U.S. President Donald Trump and his vision for making America the “crypto capital of the world,” but some members are publicly distancing themselves from his administration following a fatal shooting in Minneapolis last weekend.After two Border Patrol officers fired shots that killed U.S. citizen and legal observer Alex Pretti on Saturday—amid protests over immigration roundups in the Twin Cities—a number…

In brief OpenAI launched Prism, a free LaTeX-based research platform with GPT-5.2 integrated into scientific workflows. The launch follows OpenAI statements signaling future outcome-based pricing in research and drug discovery. Experts warn of privacy, hallucination, and intellectual property concerns. OpenAI is expanding into the scientific pipeline with Prism, a new workspace launched on Tuesday in a sign of the company’s clearest bid yet to make its models part of high-value research.The tool is a web-based application that integrates ChatGPT (5.2) directly into scientific writing, enabling in-place drafting, revision, and collaboration, according to a statement on Tuesday.“Over the past year, we’ve begun…

In brief Gemini launched a new crypto credit card with a focus on privacy token Zcash (ZEC). The token is in the top 10 of crypto assets chosen for rewards on Gemini credit cards, the firm said. Gemini’s founders, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, backed a Zcash treasury firm in November. Publicly traded crypto exchange Gemini unveiled its latest branded crypto credit card this week, launching a card that highlights the privacy-focused Zcash (ZEC) token. The Gemini Credit Card Zcash Edition follows the firm’s launch of Bitcoin, Solana, and XRP-themed cards that similarly provide crypto rewards with every purchase. “Privacy is normal and…