Bitwise CIO Argues Bitcoin Cycle Is Breaking Down
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said Bitcoin is likely to depart from its historical four-year cycle, citing structural changes in macro conditions and institutional adoption.
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UK FCA Opens Consultation on Crypto Rules for Markets and DeFi
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has launched consultations on proposed rules for crypto exchanges, lending, staking, and DeFi. Feedback is due by February 12, 2026, as the UK advances a comprehensive regulatory framework.
Visa Launches Global Stablecoins Advisory Practice
Visa has introduced a global Stablecoins Advisory Practice to help banks, fintechs, and merchants integrate stablecoins amid rising institutional adoption and regulatory clarity.
JPMorgan Launches Tokenized Money-Market Fund on Ethereum
JPMorgan Asset Management has launched its first tokenized money-market fund on Ethereum, signaling deeper institutional adoption of blockchain-based investment infrastructure.
South Korea Misses Stablecoin Bill Deadline as Policy Debate Drags On
South Korea’s financial regulator missed a key deadline to submit a stablecoin bill, extending uncertainty as lawmakers debate issuer eligibility and the central bank’s role.
Vanguard Executive Calls Bitcoin ‘Digital Labubu’ Even as Firm Expands ETF Access
A senior Vanguard executive compared Bitcoin to a speculative collectible while the firm expanded client access to crypto-linked exchange-traded funds.
Ripple Secures First European Bank Partner for Payments Platform with AMINA Bank
Ripple has partnered with Switzerland’s AMINA Bank, which is now the first European bank to adopt the company’s payments platform for cross-border transactions.
Coinbase Set to Introduce Prediction Markets and Tokenized Equities
Coinbase plans to launch prediction markets and tokenized equities, moving deeper into regulated financial products as competition grows across crypto platforms.
Bitwise CIO Projects Bitcoin $1.3 Million by 2035
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan forecasts Bitcoin could reach $1.3 million by 2035 under conservative assumptions, citing low equity correlation and gold market benchmarks.
Trump Billionaires Club Mobile Game to Offer $1 Million in Memecoin
Freedom45Games LLC will launch Trump Billionaires Club by year-end, allowing players to earn $1 million in TRUMP memecoin through a board game-style mobile app.
Stripe Acquires Valora Team to Expand Crypto Services
Stripe has acquired the team behind Valora wallet to accelerate its stablecoin offerings, integrating talent while leaving the app’s IP with cLabs.
Japan Moves to Shift Crypto Oversight from Payments Law to Securities Framework
Japan plans to transition crypto regulation from the Payment Services Act to the securities-focused Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.