Vietnam has officially begun the procedure of accepting applications for licenses to allow the trade of virtual assets, a procedure that has been viewed as a milestone step towards the launch of a long-awaited cryptocurrency market. The State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC) confirmed the move on Tuesday, stating that
January 22, 2026 3 mins read
Strive, a fund management company founded by former US Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, is on the brink of raising as much as $150 million via a preferred stock offering. The funds raised will be used for paying off debt and buying more Bitcoin. This is a positive development for Strive,
January 22, 2026 3 mins read
Thailand is gearing up for a large-scale regulatory push to enhance institutional engagement with the world of digital assets, with its SEC finalizing regulations on crypto exchange-traded funds, crypto futures, and tokenized investment products. The move signals Thailand’s intent to position itself as a regional hub for regulated crypto finance,
January 22, 2026 4 mins read
A key U.S. crypto market structure bill had another hurdle in the Senate Banking Committee’s delay in its next markup, and instead, they have prioritized housing affordability issues due to mounting pressure in the wake of the 2026 elections. Another delay increases uncertainty on when the U.S. would have a
January 22, 2026 3 mins read
Blockchain security firm SlowMist has flagged a new Linux-based threat that targets crypto recovery phrases by exploiting trusted apps distributed through the Snap Store. The company warned that attackers are hijacking long-standing Snap Store publisher accounts and pushing malicious wallet updates through official distribution channels, putting long-time Linux users at
January 21, 2026 4 mins read
Aave, the decentralized finance giant, has transferred the responsibility of managing the social infrastructure protocol Lens to Mask Network, delegating consumer-facing execution while moving back to an advisory role that focuses on the infrastructure of the protocol. This marks a new strategy for Aave, which now wants to focus on
January 21, 2026 4 mins read
The Kingdom of Bhutan will be implementing and operating a Sei Network validator in Q1, which will not only mark the beginning of a new era in the country’s blockchain plans, which are turning out to be quite ambitious, but will also ensure the nation stands out among the visionaries
January 21, 2026 3 mins read
Solana Mobile has begun distributing its long-awaited SKR token, a major milestone in the company’s effort to connect crypto incentives directly with mobile hardware adoption. The airdrop went live Tuesday at 9:00 pm ET, kicking off the token’s role as the economic and governance backbone of the Seeker smartphone ecosystem,
January 21, 2026 3 mins read
Concerns about insider trading on prediction markets are rising again after a string of high-profile bets tied to geopolitical developments and fast-moving global events. As prediction platforms expand into mainstream political and macro markets, regulators and traders are questioning whether the sector can realistically prevent users with material non-public information
January 20, 2026 4 mins read
A Hong Kong securities industry group has pushed back against key parts of the city’s proposed regulatory framework for virtual asset management, warning that the plan could discourage traditional asset managers from gaining exposure to cryptocurrencies. In a Tuesday submission to regulators, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Professionals Association
January 20, 2026 4 mins read