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Pump.fun Launches $3M Pump Fund Build‑in‑Public Hackathon


Solana-based meme coin launchpad Pump.fun introduces Pump Fund to back 12 early‑stage token projects with public funding. Pump.fun announced the launch of Pump Fund, a $3,000,000 investment arm that will run the Build in Public (BiP) Hackathon to fund 12 projects with $250,000 each at a $10 million...

Blockspace Media Acquires Bitcoin Layers to Expand Bitcoin Data Products


Blockspace Media buys Bitcoin Layers to integrate L2 metrics into a new dashboard and data suite. Blockspace Media announced in New York on January 19, 2026 that it has acquired Bitcoin Layers, an independent provider of Bitcoin layer 2 ( L2) ecosystem metrics, and will integrate its data into...

EU and Mercosur Sign Historic Free Trade Agreement


The EU and South America’s Mercosur formally sign a long‑awaited trade pact in Asuncion to cut more than 90% of tariffs. Top officials from the European Union and the Mercosur bloc signed the Partnership Agreement and an Interim Trade Agreement in Asuncion, Paraguay on January 17, 2026, concluding...

Report: EU Prepares $108B Retaliatory Measures Over Greenland Dispute With US


European capitals are crafting $108 billion in tariffs and market restrictions in response to U.S. threats over Greenland. According to a report by the Financial Times, EU governments are preparing a package of retaliatory measures valued at roughly $108 billion (€93 billion), including tariffs...

Blockchain Sleuth Spots Gamestop Shifting 100 Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime


According to onchain analyst Sani, Gamestop—the specialty retailer known for video games, consumer electronics, and gaming merch—moved 100 BTC, valued at roughly $9.5 million, over to Coinbase Prime, the crypto heavyweight’s brokerage arm. Reportedly, Gamestop shifted 100 BTC to Coinbase Prime...

Report: Anchorage Digital Seeks $200M–$400M Ahead of Potential IPO


Anchorage Digital is reportedly raising $200 million–$400 million as it explores a possible initial public offering next year. Anchorage Digital, the New York‑based custodian whose affiliate is the first federally chartered U.S. digital‑asset bank, is seeking to raise between $200 million and $400...

Steak ‘n Shake Increases Bitcoin Exposure to $10M, Expands Strategic Reserve


Steak ‘n Shake adds $10,000,000 in BTC to its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve while reporting higher same‑store sales. Steak n Shake announced on 16 January 2026 that it has increased its bitcoin exposure by $10,000,000 in notional value, continuing a program begun eight months earlier when the company...

Nexo Named Official Digital Asset Partner of Audi Revolut F1 Team


Crypto wealth platform Nexo signs a multi‑year partnership as the inaugural official digital asset partner of Audi Revolut F1 Team. Nexo becomes the Audi Revolut F1 Team’s inaugural official digital asset partner in a multi‑year agreement announced in Hinwil on January 16, 2026, as Audi enters...

KBC to Offer Regulated Crypto Trading in Belgium


KBC’s Bolero launches regulated buy‑and‑sell crypto trading for Belgian retail investors starting week of 16 February. KBC Group announces that, beginning the week of 16 February 2026, private investors in Belgium can buy and sell crypto assets via Bolero, the bank’s online execution‑only...

BVNK to Power Stablecoin Payments for Visa Direct


BVNK will provide stablecoin infrastructure for Visa Direct pilot programs, enabling stablecoin pre‑funding and payouts. BVNK and Visa announce a strategic partnership on 14 January in San Francisco under which BVNK will power stablecoin payments for Visa Direct, Visa’s $1.7 trillion money‑movement...

DZ Bank Receives German Regulatory Approval for Crypto Trading Platform


DZ BANK secures BaFin MiCAR approval for its “meinkrypto” platform, enabling cooperative banks to offer crypto trading. DZ BANK received MiCAR approval from the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) in late December 2025 to operate its crypto platform “meinkrypto,” developed with...

Animoca Brands Completes Acquisition of Somo to Expand Web3 Games


Animoca Brands acquires Somo to integrate its collectibles and gaming ecosystem into Animoca’s global Web3 network. Animoca Brands announces completion of its acquisition of Somo on 14 January 2026, integrating Somo’s digital collectibles and gaming titles — including Somo Codex, Somo Duel,...

Clearbank Selects Taurus-Protect to Support Stablecoin Services


Clearbank partners with Taurus to deploy Taurus-Protect as wallet infrastructure for stablecoin-related services. Clearbank and Taurus announce a strategic agreement in London and Geneva on 13 January 2026, under which Clearbank has selected Taurus-Protect to serve as its wallet infrastructure...

Google Parent Alphabet Hits $4 Trillion Valuation After Apple AI Deal


Alphabet reaches a $4 trillion market value, driven by its intensified AI focus. The Google parent is only the fourth company in history to hit the $4 trillion milestone after Nvidia, Microsoft and Apple. On January 12, Alphabet’s Class‑A shares surged to $334.04, briefly pushing the company’s...

VelaFi Secures $20 Million Series B to Expand Stablecoin Infrastructure


VelaFi completes a $20 million Series B round to broaden its stablecoin‑powered payment network globally. On January 12, VelaFi announced in Dallas and Mexico City the closing of a $20 million Series B financing led by XVC and Ikuyo, with participation from Alibaba Investment, Planetree,...

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