The U.S. Department of Justice has confirmed that about 57.55 BTC, worth around $5.47 million, which was seized by the U.S. government from the founders of the Samourai wallet, has not been sold. On-Chain Movements Spark Debate Over U.S. Policy on Holding Seized Bitcoin The Samourai Wallet co-founders, Keonne Rodriguez
Anchorage Digital is rumored to be working on a large fundraising exercise as the institutional cryptocurrency platform readies itself for a possible listing. The company is seeking to raise between $200 million and $400 million, as reported in a Bloomberg article, targeting an initial public offering in 2026. This announcement
At the end of the 2025, the yearly tokenized gold trading volume for BTCC, the world’s longest-running cryptocurrency exchange, reached $5.72 billion. This represents a significant increase over the previous year’s total of $5 billion. In the fourth quarter alone, over half of the total volume for the year was
Dubai, UAE, 16th January 2026, Chainwire
The latest decision pushed Belarus to formalize crypto within its regulated financial system. The Belarusian President, Alexander Lukashenko, signed Decree No. 19 today, which allows Belarus to officially launch cryptobanks, a hybrid financial institutions that combine digital token operations with traditional banking, payments, and related services. According to the announcement,
As the crypto market stabilizes and gets ready for its next prominent expansion phase, analysts are giving more attention towards early-stage AI tokens, mainly those showing strong presale traction with long-term utility potential. One project that stood out is Ozak AI, a swiftly growing AI-powered blockchain ecosystem currently in the
Google is rolling out stricter crypto app requirements in South Korea, a change that could sharply limit access to offshore exchanges by linking app availability to local regulatory approval. The update raises compliance pressure on foreign platforms that serve Korean users without completing the country’s formal registration process. According to
CME Group has planned to introduce futures contracts based on Cardano(ADA), Chainlink(LINK), and Stellar(XLM) on February 9th; the final regulatory approval is pending, which shows that institutional access to major altcoins is growing, as regulated crypto interest is also accelerating. As per the official announcement, the ADA, LINK, and XLM
Interactive Brokers has further bolstered its services related to cryptocurrencies, with the company now allowing its clients to use stablecoins to fund their brokerage accounts, ensuring faster settlements and 24/7 access for account funding. As soon as the stablecoins are received, the transfer will be automatically settled in USD, allowing
MEXC, the world’s fastest-growing digital asset exchange and a pioneer of true zero-fee trading, announced the return of Flip Fest, a card-collecting challenge running from January 15 to February 9, 2026, featuring a 5,000,000 USDT prize pool. The event offers a low-barrier, accessible participation path for both new and existing
