Category: crypto

Brazilian stock exchange B3 is planning to launch a tokenization platform for real-world assets, including equities, and a stablecoin pegged to the Brazilian real. They also plan to offer Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana options pending regulatory approval. This move aims to integrate digital assets into the country’s financial infrastructure.

Ava Labs’ John Nahas explains that Avalanche’s growth is driven by purpose-built chains for specific use cases rather than short-term market trends. The company is targeting around 200 institutional and enterprise chains in finance and AI, with notable clients like Toyota and FIFA building separate environments on the platform.

Coinbase has launched Custom Stablecoins, allowing businesses to create branded digital currencies backed by USDC. This service provides compliance and custody support on Coinbase Business, enabling companies to issue tokens for rewards, payments, and DeFi access. This launch is part of Coinbase’s broader platform updates, positioning it as full-stack financial infrastructure.

EE has launched Wi-Fi 7 smart hub technology across all full-fibre broadband plans in the UK, prioritizing in-home coverage, latency, and multi-device performance over headline speeds. The new hubs come with management and security tools and are meant to improve overall performance in living spaces, signaling wider Wi-Fi 7 adoption in Europe.

Bitwise predicts Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana will reach new all-time highs by 2026 due to ETF-driven flows, stablecoin growth, and tokenization reshaping institutional portfolios. The firm expects ETFs to buy more than new supply, crypto equities to outperform tech stocks, and forecasts 100+ US crypto ETFs to be launched.

Cryptocurrency analyst Kevin Svenson predicts that Monero could see an 80% rally and reach new all-time highs by mid-2026. Monero has shown a two-year parabolic trend pattern, with strong development activity. This positive outlook contrasts with the sluggish wider crypto market, with no consensus from other analysts on the price target.

TAO cryptocurrency is currently trading in a bearish structure with selling pressure and limited buying activity. The price is around $250-$265, down 5-6% in the last 24 hours. Analysts compare buying TAO at this price to buying Bitcoin under $300. Short-term outlook is bearish, while year-to-date trend is still bullish with potential downside risk.

UK cryptocurrency ownership has dropped to 8% among adults in 2025, down from 12% in 2024, as per FCA–YouGov data. More holders have larger investments in Bitcoin and Ether, signaling a concentration among committed investors. The FCA has opened consultations on crypto regulations, with feedback due by February.

Yearn Finance experiences its fourth exploit through a flash loan attack on a legacy v1 vault, highlighting risks from outdated DeFi contracts and price manipulation tactics. The attacker used flash loans to manipulate prices, withdraw assets, and convert them into another token. Yearn is increasing security checks and warning users about the risks of older…

Saylor proposes a Bitcoin hard fork to freeze vulnerable P2PK coins, aiming to increase security and reduce supply. Critics question the complexity and ethics of the proposal. Experts note that while quantum computers could pose a threat in the future, immediate risks are minimal. Saylor’s firm, MicroStrategy, holds a significant amount of bitcoin.