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Bitcoin BTC$87,948.56 traded under the $88,500 level in early-week trading as crypto markets softened heading into a pivotal stretch for global risk assets, marked by Federal Reserve policy decision and a heavy slate of Big Tech earnings. The largest cryptocurrency traded around $88,400 during Asian hours, modestly lower on the day and down roughly 4% over the past week, according to CoinDesk data. Ether ETH$2,907.93 hovered near $2,940, while solana SOL$122.66, XRP XRP$1.8906 and DOGE$0.1217 also posted small declines, extending a cautious tone across major tokens.Silver (XAU) pulled back from the day’s extremes in late U.S. trading after logging its…

By 2026, the way U.S. users acquire Bitcoin has fundamentally changed.As Bitcoin prices remain elevated, mining difficulty continues to rise, and energy costs stay high, more investors are deliberately moving away from traditional ASIC mining rigs and turning to mobile cloud mining instead.These trends clearly indicate that free, mobile-first, AI-powered cloud mining has become the preferred entry point for both beginners and passive-income-focused crypto investors.Evaluation Framework: How We Rate Mobile Cloud Mining Platforms in 2026Rather than using a simple ranking, this report applies a multi-dimensional scoring model based on five core factors:Trust & RegulationFree Mining AccessibilityAI Mining EfficiencyMobile UsabilityPayout Transparency…

Polymarket has inked a multi-year deal with Major League Soccer, the top-level soccer league in the US, to be the exclusive prediction market partner for the league and its main tournament, the Leagues Cup.The MLS and Polymarket said on Monday that they will work together to create “new fan experiences” such as second-screen engagement, which typically includes data, statistics, or betting.“As soccer’s audience continues to grow and evolve in the US, fans are looking for new ways to engage more deeply with the game,” said Polymarket founder and CEO Shayne Coplan. “We can surface real-time collective sentiment around key moments, matches,…

An executive at Meta has denied accusations that it can access WhatsApp chats after plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against Meta on Friday, maintaining that the messaging app’s end-to-end encryption feature keeps messages secure as promised.In an X post on Monday, Meta communications director Andy Stone said: “Any claim that people’s WhatsApp messages are not encrypted is categorically false and absurd,” while referring to the lawsuit as a “frivolous work of fiction.” Source: Andy StoneThe lawsuit was filed in a US district court in San Francisco, California, on Friday by a group of WhatsApp users based in countries such as Australia,…

In January 2026, the crypto market is undergoing a new shift. Amidst increased volatility in Bitcoin and the overall market, more and more funds are focusing on hash power models that offer stable daily settlements, reducing reliance on price fluctuations. For example, CryptoMiningFirm‘s AI-driven cloud mining contracts support simultaneous mining of mainstream assets such as BTC, XRP, ETH, and DOGE, with daily settlements and a clearer, more controllable path to profitability. Under specific conditions, some contracts can yield up to 5000 XRP per day. For investors, this is not speculation, but a more stable option shifting from market speculation to…

Naxxar, Malta, January 26th, 2026, PlayNewswire Crypto.Casino, a new independent review and feedback platform, today announced the official launch of its website, designed to help players navigate the crypto casino space with greater confidence, transparency, and trust. As cryptocurrency-based gambling platforms continue to grow rapidly, players often face limited information, inconsistent standards, and a lack of reliable oversight. Crypto.Casino addresses this gap by providing in-depth reviews, user-submitted feedback, and community-driven ratings of crypto casinos from around the world. “Trust is the biggest missing piece in the crypto casino industry,” said Lawrence W at Crypto.Casino. “Our goal is to give players a clear, unbiased…

Caroline Bishop Jan 26, 2026 02:38 Hong Kong’s central bank doubles its RMB liquidity facility to RMB200 billion as 40 banks exhaust initial quotas, expanding offshore yuan reach to ASEAN and Europe. Hong Kong’s monetary authority is doubling its renminbi lending facility to RMB200 billion ($27.5 billion) after overwhelming bank demand exhausted the initial allocation in just three months.The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced January 26 that the expanded RMB Business Facility takes effect February 2, backed by the People’s Bank of China through their currency swap arrangement. All 40 participating banks have either hit or are approaching their quota…

The week has already started with major market volatility, and more of it is expected over the next five working days. Markets will be digesting the latest round of tariff threats from US President Trump and a potential US government shutdown this week, in addition to ongoing geopolitical tensions. Add to that the Federal Reserve meeting and rate decision, and more inflation data, and we’re in for a rollercoaster ride this week. “Buckle up for a huge week ahead,” said the Kobeissi Letter, which warned of “significant volatility this week.” Economic Events Jan. 26 to 30 US President Trump threatened Canada…

Strive (ASST), a bitcoin treasury and asset management company, is using perpetual preferred equity to retire convertible debt and restructure its balance sheet, a method that could offer a template for Strategy (MSTR) in the future.On Thursday, the company priced a follow-on offering of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock SATA, at $90 per share. The transaction was upsized beyond the initially announced $150 million to allow for the issuance of up to 2.25 million SATA shares in aggregate, combining public issuance with privately negotiated debt exchanges.Strive said it intends to use the net proceeds to pay down…

South Korean lawyer stole police officers’ settlement fees in 2021.Court fines lawyer $7,000 amid previous “leniency” complaints.Judge calls theft “a heinous crime.”A South Korean lawyer embezzled over $4,000 from his police officer clients and used the funds to make private crypto investments.A district court in the city of Cheongju found the lawyer, unnamed for legal reasons, guilty of misappropriating funds handed over as part of a settlement deal, the South Korean newspaper Joongbu Maeil reported. The court did not disclose which cryptocurrencies were involved.“This is a heinous crime that involved neglecting professional ethics,” Presiding Judge Ji Yun-seop told the court…