French regulators announced this week that roughly 30% of crypto companies have not yet applied for a MiCA license. The news comes as a key regulatory deadline approaches, one that will decide whether these firms can legally continue operating. Though the European Union became the first jurisdiction to create a… Listen ⇢

With a markup of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY) in the US Senate Banking Committee postponed indefinitely, leaders in decentralized finance are using the delay to press lawmakers on concerns with the bill. Before Republican leaders on the Banking Committee moved late Wednesday to postpone the markup, crypto… Listen ⇢

Bitcoin’s price outlook for 2026 is coming into focus as investors weigh tightening supply against macroeconomic and market risks that could shape the next phase of the cycle. In a recent interview with Cointelegraph, crypto market commentator Aaron Arnold outlined bull, base and bear cases for Bitcoin in 2026, identifying… Listen ⇢

Introduction In the early years of cryptocurrency, price movements were largely driven by isolated factors: retail adoption, exchange hacks, and technological upgrades. However, as the asset class has matured and integrated into the broader financial system, its correlation with traditional macro-economic drivers has tightened significantly. Today, Bitcoin operates less like… Listen ⇢

Crypto markets rarely shift due to hype. Most often, trends change when traders move their focus away from crowded assets toward emerging systems. Early 2026 reflects this pattern. While Ethereum news remains consistent and Dogecoin price forecasts grow cautious, a new conversation is forming around Zero Knowledge Proof. The difference… Listen ⇢

A sharp fault line is forming across the digital asset industry between crypto products that increasingly resemble regulated financial institutions and a traditional banking sector warning that some of those innovations may be going too far. That tension is on full display this week. JPMorgan is cautioning that yield-bearing stablecoins… Listen ⇢

BTCC, the world’s longest-serving crypto exchange, has announced that it has crossed the $5 billion milestone in tokenized gold trading volume for 2025, finishing the year at $5.72 billion. The milestone was driven by explosive growth that saw Q4 volume reach $2.74 billion, an 809% increase over Q1. The milestone… Listen ⇢

Iris Coleman Jan 16, 2026 18:08 VeChain, Rekord, and Sheffield’s AMRC launch production-scale DPP infrastructure ahead of EU mandates. System processing 100K+ events monthly. VeChain has partnered with Rekord and the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre to deploy production-ready Digital Product Passport infrastructure for European manufacturers facing regulatory… Listen ⇢

In brief Robinhood is enabling “Custom Combos” on prediction markets in the U.S. The NFL postseason is one of the biggest moments for gambling each year. Prediction markets are Robinhood’s fastest-growing product line by revenue. Robinhood is enabling “Custom Combos” for users wagering on professional football, underscoring efforts to flesh… Listen ⇢