Crypto adoption is growing at different rates around the world, with some regions advancing much faster than others, says accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). “While crypto networks are borderless, adoption is not,” PwC said in its Global Crypto Regulation Report 2026. “Payments, remittances, savings, capital markets, and tokenization use cases are… Listen ⇢

In brief The Justice Department’s Fraud Section highlighted three major crypto-related prosecutions in its 2025 Year in Review, showcasing digital assets’ role in fraud schemes. Cases ranged from a $1 billion Medicare scam with crypto seizures to a $9.4 million investment fraud that promised 547% annual returns. AI-enabled fraud has… Listen ⇢

Tony Kim Jan 23, 2026 05:54 APT trades at $1.58 with analysts targeting $2.00-$2.10 short-term and $2.10-$2.43 medium-term. Technical analysis shows neutral RSI at 39.83 with potential for 30%+ upside if resistance breaks. APT Price Prediction Summary • Short-term target (1 week): $1.90-$2.10• Medium-term forecast (1 month): $2.10-$2.43 range• Bullish… Listen ⇢

Nearly $2.3 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire today, placing crypto markets at a critical inflection point as traders prepare for a potential volatility reset. With positioning heavily concentrated around key strike levels, price action into and immediately after expiry could be driven less by fundamentals and more… Listen ⇢

The American Bankers Association (ABA) has made cracking down on stablecoin yield a top priority for 2026, amid its ongoing debate with US lawmakers that it will hurt the banking industry’s competitiveness. The ABA said on Tuesday that one of several priorities it has this year is to “stop payment… Listen ⇢

[PRESS RELEASE – Dublin, Ireland, January 22nd, 2026] Ramp Swaps (Ireland) Limited, trading as Ramp Network, a financial technology company connecting the crypto economy with global financial infrastructure, today announced that it is live as a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) in the European Union, with EU customers now serviced… Listen ⇢

Major US bank Capital One has struck a $5.15 billion deal to buy the fintech Brex and is set to acquire the company’s stablecoin payments solution. Capital One said on Thursday that the deal is a combination of stock and cash transaction and is expected to close in mid-2026. “Since… Listen ⇢

In brief The image shared by the White House was based on a photo previously posted by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem but appeared to include additional text and visual edits not present in the original. Users added a Community Note to the post, citing analysis by U.S. fact-checking outlet… Listen ⇢

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ethereum is once again under pressure as it struggles to regain solid ground around the $3,000 level, reflecting a broader wave of uncertainty across the crypto market. With sentiment turning increasingly fragile, many altcoins remain stuck in… Listen ⇢