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Merkle plans to return the full $180M raised to investors, framing the move as responsible capital management. Farcaster co-founder Dan Romero said on January 22 that the decentralized social protocol is not shutting down, pushing back against online claims that followed its acquisition by Neynar earlier this week. He also said Merkle, Farcaster’s parent entity, plans to return the full $180 million it raised to investors. The comments came after days of heated debate on X, where critics framed the Neynar deal as a quiet wind-down, while supporters argued it was an orderly transition that keeps the protocol alive and…

GameStop has transferred its entire Bitcoin holdings to Coinbase’s institutional trading platform, sparking speculation that the video game retailer may be reconsidering its Bitcoin treasury strategy.“GameStop throws in the towel?” blockchain intelligence platform CryptoQuant asked in a post to X on Friday after noticing that GameStop moved its entire 4,710 Bitcoin (BTC) stash worth more than $422 million to Coinbase Prime.CryptoQuant said the transfer was “likely to sell” the holdings, noting that a sale with Bitcoin at $90,800 would mean GameStop realizing around $76 million in losses from its Bitcoin bet.GameStop accumulated 4,710 Bitcoin across several investments in May at…

Miami, Florida, USA, January 23rd, 2026, Chainwire TokenFi, a next-generation platform focused on tokenization for real-world assets and digital economies, has launched a major branding and awareness campaign across Italy ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics. The four-week campaign will begin Jan. 26 and is strategically designed to capture the attention of a global, high-net-worth audience traveling to Italy for the Games.  As part of the initiative, TokenFi has secured a full digital arrivals takeover at Venice Marco Polo Airport, one of the primary international gateways for Olympic visitors, along with two fully wrapped trams operating across central Milan. Targeting…

The pullback comes as XRP continues to trade without a fresh headline catalyst, leaving price action largely driven by positioning and technical levels.

BlackRock’s 2026 Thematic Outlook put Ethereum at the center of its tokenization thesis, asking whether the network could serve as a “toll road.”BlackRock stated that “of tokenized assets 65%+ are on Ethereum.”The framing pushes Ethereum into an infrastructure role rather than a directional call on ETH. A “toll road” model depends on where issuance, settlement and fee payment occur when real-world assets and tokenized cash move onchain. Related ReadingEthereum faces brutal “midlife crisis,” and the Foundation’s response reveals a shocking new realityA new comms lead, an institutions portal, and “Get in touch” CTAs suggest Ethereum thinks perception is becoming adoption.…

Kansas has become the latest U.S. state to explore a formal role for Bitcoin and digital assets in public finance, with lawmakers introducing legislation that would create a state-managed Bitcoin and Digital Assets Reserve Fund. The bill, introduced by State Senator Craig Bowser, proposes amending Kansas’ unclaimed property laws to explicitly recognize digital assets, including cryptocurrencies and virtual currencies, and to establish a framework for their custody, management, and potential sale. If passed, the legislation would place oversight of the reserve with the Kansas State Treasurer. Under the proposal, unclaimed digital assets, like Bitcoin, would be transferred to the state…

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 Lead Stories that questioned how the image had been modified and framed. The post circulated as the administration has backed proposals to curb AI-generated and manipulated media, arguing such content can undermine public trust. The White House is facing scrutiny after its official X account shared an allegedly modified image…

Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage Chiru Labs, the digital asset incubation studio and the team behind the globally recognized non-fungible token collection, Azuki, has released its plans for 2026. Azuki has entered the year with significant activity, focusing on high-speed, concrete product releases rather than just conceptual hype. Following the roadmap’s reveal, the Azuki NFT floor price has surged by 4.8% over the past 24 hours. Blue-chip Azuki 2026 Roadmap Revealed In a January 21 blog post, Zagabond, the founder of the Azuki non-fungible token firm, revealed some of the things his…

Aayush Jindal, a luminary in the world of financial markets, whose expertise spans over 15 illustrious years in the realms of Forex and cryptocurrency trading. Renowned for his unparalleled proficiency in providing technical analysis, Aayush is a trusted advisor and senior market expert to investors worldwide, guiding them through the intricate landscapes of modern finance with his keen insights and astute chart analysis. From a young age, Aayush exhibited a natural aptitude for deciphering complex systems and unraveling patterns. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity for understanding market dynamics, he embarked on a journey that would lead him to become one…

The Bank of Japan held its benchmark interest rate steady at 0.75% on Friday, while upgrading economic growth and inflation forecasts in a decision that carries significant long-term implications for cryptocurrency markets.As Japan navigates a collision between monetary tightening and fiscal expansion ahead of snap elections, crypto markets face growing exposure to yen-driven liquidity shifts and potential unwinding of carry trades.Sponsored SponsoredSplit Vote Signals Internal TensionThe decision came in a split 8-1 vote, with board member Hajime Takata casting a lone dissent in favor of raising rates to 1.0%. Takata argued that mounting inflation pressures and improving global economic conditions…