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Bank of Italy chief says banks, not stablecoins, anchor digital money
21.1.2026
The Bank of Italy's Fabio Panetta said stablecoins can only play a complementary role in the monetary system, arguing that their stability depends on fiat currency pegs
‘Smart money’ loaded $3.2B in Bitcoin over 9 days: Santiment
21.1.2026
The aggressive buying by this particular cohort of Bitcoin holders signals a potential “long-term bullish divergence," according to crypto sentiment platform Santiment
‘Infinite Money Glitch’ Finally Gave People Good Deals On Trade-Ins So GameStop Killed It
21.1.2026
Okay, wait, wait...not that much power to the players
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Fortnite Creators Are Using Women To Chase Clout And Make Money
20.1.2026
Creators like Team Hive and others are blurring the line between developer and spokesperson
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Not all crypto is equal: Schwab maps where the money actually is in digital assets
20.1.2026
A new report from Schwab breaks crypto into 3 layers — networks, infrastructure and products – and says most value is still concentrated at the base
Forget Mac Mini, Amazon Clears Out Ryzen 7 Mini Gaming PC at Record Low (Windows 11 Pro, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD)
20.1.2026
Save space, plus your hard-earned money.
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Chinese crime ring arrested in South Korea laundered over $100 million worth of crypto
19.1.2026
South Korean customs officials said they arrested three China nationals and have referred them for prosecution. They allegedly used an unauthorized crypto exchange to launder assets
PNC Bank CEO says stablecoins must choose: be a payment tool or a money market fund
16.1.2026
During an earnings call on Friday, CEO Bill Demchak urged a clear split between payment tools and investment vehicles
LSEG brings commercial bank money onto blockchain rails with DiSH
15.1.2026
The London Stock Exchange's new Digital Settlement House uses tokenized bank deposits for instant, round-the-clock settlement across blockchain and traditional payment networks
XRP slips 3% despite Ripple license approvals as bitcoin weighs on market
15.1.2026
Ripple received preliminary authorization for an e-money license in Luxembourg, potentially expanding its regulated payment services in the EU
Ex-NYC mayor Eric Adams denies moving money out of controversial token
15.1.2026
Despite the backlash, a spokesperson for Adams said he remains committed to funding education programs and supporting scholarships for underserved students through the token
FTX estate sets next creditor payout date as Genesis Digital Assets fights $1 billion clawback suit
14.1.2026
FTX’s bankruptcy wind-down is still running on two tracks: returning money to creditors while trying to take it back from others
Ripple wins early money license nod in Luxembourg for Europe expansion
14.1.2026
The payments firm says the CSSF has issued a preliminary approval for an EMI license, a step toward offering regulated crypto and stablecoin payment services across the EU
Ripple targets MiCA passporting in EU with Luxembourg e-money nod
14.1.2026
The preliminary Luxembourg approval boosts Ripple’s EU expansion aims following its recent UK authorization, supporting its push toward full MiCA compliance
Visa teams up with BVNK to launch stablecoin payouts
14.1.2026
The new feature lets companies send money to digital wallets instantly, even outside banking hours
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs pull in $750 million in strongest day since October
14.1.2026
Cooling inflation and post–year-end rebalancing help draw institutional money back into spot bitcoin funds
Franklin Templeton Positions Two Money Market Funds for Tokenized Finance Under GENIUS Act
13.1.2026
Franklin Templeton has repositioned two institutional money market funds managed by Western Asset Management to support stablecoin reserves under the GENIUS Act and to operate across blockchain-enabled distribution platforms, signaling another step toward merging traditional liquidity products with...
Report: Thailand Puts USDT Under Watch as Stablecoins Enter Grey Money Dragnet
13.1.2026
The Bank of Thailand has reportedly moved to place tether ( USDT) under its monitoring framework as part of a broader campaign against grey money, after identifying that a large share of stablecoin activity on local platforms is linked to foreign participants, according to a Tuesday report by...
Marvel Is Desperate To Make Avengers: Doomsday The Biggest Event Of 2026
13.1.2026
Also: MrBeast says he has negative money, more Resident Evil news, and a game about an evil bird
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Franklin Templeton turns money market fund into stablecoin reserve vehicle
13.1.2026
The LUIXX fund has been modified to hold short-term US Treasuries and meet stablecoin reserve standards. The DIGXX fund now offers an onchain share class