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Crypto Long & Short: 2026 Marks the Inflection Point for 24/7 Capital Markets
21.1.2026
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, David Mercer of LMAX Group writes on tokenization and capital markets that won’t sleep. Then, Andy Baehr looks ahead to crypto’s “sophomore year.”
Trump aims to sign major crypto bill 'very soon' in a push to make U.S. crypto capital of the world
21.1.2026
U.S. President Donald Trump said he supported efforts to legislate crypto because of the political support he received for doing so
Blockchain technology can accelerate global GDP growth, Citizens says
21.1.2026
The bank said the technology is shifting from experimentation to real-world deployment, with implications for capital markets, governments and global GDP
‘Anti-Innovation’: Experts Slam Nigeria’s ‘Disproportionate’ Capital Requirements for Crypto Firms
21.1.2026
The Nigerian SEC has sharply raised minimum capital requirements for digital asset firms, with offering platforms now needing about $704,000 and exchanges and custodians $1.4 million. Experts describe new capital requirements as “anti-innovation,” and warn that they could drive talent abroad....
TenX adds Tezos to its crypto treasury, targets staking revenue after buying 5.5M XTZ
20.1.2026
The public blockchain infrastructure firm said it expects Tezos staking yields in the high single digits and plans to disclose rewards in its financial reporting
Coinbase says capital access beats income in wealth creation
20.1.2026
The policy paper argues that access to capital markets, rather than income or banking, now defines who can build wealth and says tokenization could widen participation
Dreamcash to Launch RWA Perpetual Markets on Hyperliquid With Tether and Selini Capital
20.1.2026
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Dreamcash, the mobile-first trading app for Hyperliquid, today announced the launch of CASH, its HIP-3 perpetual DEX bringing equity markets on-chain. The debut includes three perpetual markets—USA500-USDT (S&P 500 index), TSLA-USDT (Tesla)...
Yield trading platform Pendle debuts new token to boost user capital efficiency
20.1.2026
Pendle is overhauling its token economics, scrapping multi-year locks in favor of a liquid staking model and a new revenue-driven reward system
Myrmikan Capital: Gold’s Growth Highlights the Weakness of the US Stock Market
19.1.2026
Daniel Oliver, Managing Member of Myrmikan Capital, exposed the weakness of the U.S. stock market through gold. Using gold as a reference instead of dollars, the SPX has receded 33% since October 2023, and the dollar has lost 59% of its value in gold terms in the same period. Myrmikan Capital:...
DTCC aiming to make all 1.4 million securities in its custody digitally eligible
15.1.2026
The company's Brian Steele suggests the industry giant aims to redefine the limits of tokenization in capital markets
JPMorgan sees 2026 crypto inflows topping the $130 billion hit in 2025
15.1.2026
The bank said global capital moving into digital assets hit a record last year and is poised to grow further as institutional investors return
Crypto Long & Short: Markets at Highs, Crypto Still Waiting
14.1.2026
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Josh Olszewicz of Canary Capital writes about equities, liquidity and crypto’s early — but still tentative — signs of a bullish turn. Then, Joshua de Vos examines ten major blockchain ecosystems and the trends to watch as we head into 2026
Spanish bank Bankinter joins BBVA and Tether with stake in crypto exchange Bit2Me
14.1.2026
The investment strengthens Bit2Me's capital structure and supports its regulatory ambitions in Europe and Latin America
A16z Reveals Three Crypto Predictions for 2026
13.1.2026
Venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz (A16z) has unveiled three predictions on how it sees crypto going “beyond crypto” this year. $45 Billion VC Giant Eyeing Developments in Prediction Markets, Media, and the Potential for a Completely New Crypto Primitive In a blog post, A16z analysts...
Stonex Leads Series A Funding, Partners With Enhanced Digital Group
11.1.2026
Stonex Group leads EDG’s Series A round and forms a strategic partnership to expand digital‑asset offerings. Stonex Group Inc. announced in New York that its Stonex Digital division has entered a strategic partnership with Enhanced Digital Group (EDG) and led EDG’s Series A funding, acquiring...
‘Deeply undervalued’ bitcoin faces continued bear market with no clear upside catalyst
8.1.2026
Experts say the next major rally may come only when long-term holders are exhausted, and true institutional capital enters the market
Solana Accelerate to open Consensus Hong Kong in February
8.1.2026
CoinDesk and the Solana Foundation said the developer event will kick off Consensus Hong Kong on Feb. 11, setting the tone for a week focused on builders, capital, and policymakers
2025 crypto bear market was ‘repricing’ year for institutional capital: Analyst
7.1.2026
DeFi and smart contract-tied cryptocurrencies fell by over 66% during 2025, but analysts are pointing to maturing digital asset valuations due to incoming institutional capital
YZi Labs and Certik Launch $1M Security Grant for Startup Incubation Program
7.1.2026
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...
The Great Lock-in: Why Privacy Chains Could Quietly Capture Most of Crypto This Year
7.1.2026
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...