The post South Korea Moves Toward Bitcoin Spot ETFs and Stablecoin Regulation appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Bitcoin South Korea is no longer treating crypto as a regulatory headache on the fringes of finance. Instead, digital assets are being folded into the country’s broader economic planning, alongside technology investment and structural reforms. This shift was embedded in […]

The AI-focused crypto sector has expanded significantly in recent years. By 2026, market participants are increasingly prioritizing measurable utility over speculative narratives or whitepaper-driven expectations. Industry estimates suggest that AI-related crypto projects reached a combined market valuation of tens of billions of dollars in 2025, reflecting growing interest in applied use cases rather than short-term […]

The post U.S. Macro Data Release Affects Crypto Markets appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Points: Release of U.S. labor data impacts Bitcoin and Ethereum. Market reacts to unemployment, payroll figures, tariff rulings. Fed policies linked to macro-economic indicators shift trends. On January 9, critical U.S. economic data, including unemployment and payroll figures, will be released alongside […]

The post LBank Pulse Focus Season 2 Concludes, Decoding the Structural Forces Shaping the Next Crypto Cycle appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Singapore, Singapore, January 9th, 2026, Chainwire LBank, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, today announced the official conclusion of Season 2 of its annual in-depth interview series Pulse Focus. Across three tightly structured, high-density conversations, the […]

TL;DR Grayscale registered two trusts in Delaware for BNB and HYPE ETFs, a preliminary step before submitting an S-1 filing to the SEC. The BNB and HYPE trusts were registered under CSC Delaware Trust Company, initiating the regulatory path toward federal approval. A HYPE ETF would break Grayscale’s track record by including an asset that […]

The post Compliance & Institutional XRP Focus appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Ripple Focuses on Compliance and Institutional Adoption Over IPO in 2026 Ripple’s President, Monica Long, recently spoke on Bloomberg Crypto, clarifying the company’s priorities for 2026.  Contrary to speculation about a potential IPO, Long confirmed that Ripple has no immediate plans to go public. Instead, […]

The post Polygon jumps 18% – How POL erased all of December’s losses appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Polygon [POL] has extended its strong upward trend after rebounding from a dip below $0.10 last week. Since holding that support, the altcoin has posted higher highs for nine consecutive days, signaling firm buyer control. The rally pushed POL […]

Crypto ETF issuer BlackRock has deposited a significant amount of Bitcoin and Ethereum into the crypto exchange Coinbase, likely to offload these coins. These transfers come amid the crypto options expiry today, which could also spark volatility for the crypto market. BlackRock Deposits BTC and ETH Into Coinbase Amid Crypto Options Expiry Arkham data shows […]

TLDR Bitmine has staked an additional 19,200 ETH worth over $60 million, bringing its total Ethereum holdings to over 827,000 ETH. The company’s total staked Ethereum is now valued at over $2.5 billion, solidifying its position in the Ethereum ecosystem. In just four days, Bitmine moved roughly 167,800 ETH into staking, demonstrating its ongoing commitment […]

TLDR Wall Street and crypto reps discuss DeFi rules ahead of Senate markup. Stablecoin regulations remain the top point of contention in talks. DeFi oversight debates focus on transparency, risk, and innovation. Crypto developers push for protections amid regulatory uncertainty. Senate markup next week sparks urgent lobbying from both sides. Wall Street and crypto leaders […]