Category: crypto

Tensions arose in the Ethereum ecosystem as senior developers accused the Ethereum Foundation of neglecting layer 2 developers. Polygon’s Sandeep Nailwal and Sonic Labs’ Andre Cronje criticized the lack of support from the foundation. However, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin praised Polygon’s contributions and suggested future cooperation possibilities.

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor emphasizes the importance of stablecoins in the global payment system, suggesting they may replace traditional bank deposits. Major Japanese banks are already working on issuing yen-pegged stablecoins. Himino calls for global regulators to adapt to the changing financial landscape and implement Basel 3 regulations.

British Columbia is proposing legislation to permanently ban new cryptocurrency mining projects from connecting to the power grid, prioritizing electricity for sectors that create more jobs and revenue. Similar restrictions globally have been implemented due to the energy-intensive nature of crypto mining, impacting electricity supply during peak demand.

PancakeSwap has joined Ondo Finance’s Global Markets Alliance, along with over 30 industry leaders, to standardize and bring tokenized stocks and ETFs on-chain. The Alliance aims to create compliant frameworks for tokenized real-world assets. PancakeSwap, as the largest DEX on BNB Chain, will likely facilitate secondary market liquidity for these assets.

White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett suggests that the ongoing U.S. government shutdown may end soon, boosting crypto market sentiment. Shutdown delays have impacted markets, but a potential end could lead to a market rally. Regulatory progress, economic reports, and the CLARITY Act could advance once the shutdown ends, potentially including funding for a U.S.…

SpaceX transferred $286 million worth of Bitcoin to two new unmarked addresses after three months of inactivity. Market watchers are monitoring closely for signs of a potential sell-off, but some see the move as standard housekeeping. The company’s Bitcoin holdings are now valued at $626.7 million, down 2.98% following Bitcoin’s price drop.

BNB price has fallen to $1,069, dropping 5% in 24 hours and 13% in a week. Market sentiment is uncertain due to trade tensions and macroeconomic concerns. Technical indicators suggest further downside, with support levels at $1,020 and $1,000. Failure to hold $1,000 could lead to a deeper correction.

Singapore-based Cobo has joined Google’s Agent Payments Protocol (AP2) community, enabling AI agents to conduct secure transactions. Cobo plans to launch AP2-based applications with a live demo in February 2026, leveraging its custody expertise. The AP2 protocol aims to accelerate web3 payments and new business models in the digital economy.

South Korean lawmakers are pressuring Binance to compensate victims of GOPAX’s failed GoFi deposit program. Nearly 3,000 investors are still unable to access $106 million in frozen funds. Lawmakers criticize the approval of Binance’s acquisition of GOPAX without a clear compensation plan. Binance’s response may set a precedent for global crypto firms.

Greenlane, a Nasdaq-listed firm, obtained $110 million in a private placement to build a BERA crypto treasury. Investors include Polychain Capital and Kraken. The company plans to purchase BERA through OTC and market transactions. This move reflects the growing popularity of altcoins on Wall Street, with Greenlane aiming to become the largest BERA holder.