Regulation, Market Stability, and Equities Hold the Key to the Next Crypto Peak The crypto market has started 2026 with renewed momentum, but analysts warn that new all-time highs are not guaranteed. According to market outlooks, three critical checkpoints must be cleared before digital assets can enter a sustained bull phase and reach record valuations next year. The first hurdle is ensuring the market has fully absorbed the impact of the October liquidation event, which erased over $1.2 trillion in total crypto market value and triggered $19 billion in futures liquidations in a single day. That shock created lingering fears…
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SKR Airdrop Targets Seeker Phone Users and Network Guardians Solana Mobile has confirmed the launch of its highly anticipated SKR token on January 21, marking a major step in expanding its mobile-first blockchain ecosystem. The rollout includes an airdrop of up to 20% of the total SKR supply to eligible Solana Seeker smartphone users, alongside the introduction of a new security and governance layer called Guardians. SKR Token Utility and Guardian Model The SKR token will allow holders to delegate tokens to Guardians, entities responsible for securing the network, verifying devices, and curating the decentralized app store. In return, users…
Renewed Risk Appetite Drives Memecoin Market Recover Social media activity around memecoins is accelerating, signaling a renewed appetite for risk across the crypto market. After a prolonged downturn in 2025, speculative assets are once again drawing attention as trader sentiment improves and capital rotates back into high-volatility tokens. Memecoin Market Rebounds After Sharp Decline Memecoins suffered a steep correction in 2025, with the sector’s total market capitalization falling over 65% and bottoming near $35 billion in mid-December. This decline reflected reduced risk-taking as traders shifted toward more stable assets. Since then, the sector has rebounded sharply, with market capitalization climbing…
Rapid Growth Signals Rising Institutional and DeFi Adoption on Solana The stablecoin market on the Solana blockchain recorded a sharp expansion, adding $900 million in market capitalization within 24 hours, highlighting growing confidence in onchain financial infrastructure. Stablecoins are increasingly becoming the backbone of both decentralized finance (DeFi) and tokenized traditional assets. According to onchain data, Solana’s total stablecoin market cap reached $15.3 billion, marking one of the fastest single-day increases this year. The surge followed the launch of JupUSD, a new stablecoin introduced by a leading decentralized finance protocol in collaboration with a synthetic stablecoin provider. The ecosystem remains…
Frontier Stable Token becomes first fully reserved, fiat-backed stablecoin issued by a US state Wyoming has officially rolled out its Frontier Stable Token (FRNT) to the public, marking a milestone as the first fiat-backed, fully reserved stablecoin issued by a US public entity. The launch follows earlier delays tied to regulatory and operational hurdles. According to state officials, FRNT is designed to provide faster, cheaper, and more transparent digital payments while generating interest income for the state. The stablecoin is fully backed by US dollars and short-duration US Treasury securities, with yield from reserves returned to Wyoming to help fund…
Deal strengthens institutional compliance as stablecoin settlement volumes surge Digital asset infrastructure provider Fireblocks has acquired crypto accounting and tax compliance platform TRES in a deal valued at $130 million, expanding its institutional offering as on-chain treasury activity accelerates. The acquisition comes as stablecoin settlements exceed hundreds of billions of dollars per month, with enterprises increasingly running entire treasury operations on blockchain networks. Fireblocks said the integration addresses growing demand for accurate accounting, auditability, and regulatory compliance across digital asset operations. Under the agreement, TRES will provide Fireblocks clients with audit-ready and tax-compliant financial records, allowing institutions to manage digital…
Crypto executives warn yield ban may weaken dollar and boost foreign digital currencies Proposed changes to the GENIUS Act, which governs stablecoin regulation in the United States, are drawing criticism from crypto executives and industry groups who argue the revisions could undermine competition and threaten national security. Industry advocates say efforts by community banking groups to close loopholes around stablecoin rewards would unfairly restrict innovation. While the GENIUS Act already prohibits stablecoin issuers from offering interest directly, crypto platforms currently provide rewards through third-party mechanisms. Bank lobbyists claim this threatens traditional lending, but industry groups dispute that assertion. According to…
Analysts see rising demand for financial anonymity despite mounting regulatory pressure Privacy-focused cryptocurrencies are widely expected to continue outperforming the broader crypto market in 2026, according to analysts, driven by growing demand for financial anonymity as regulation and blockchain surveillance intensify. Privacy tokens were among the top-performing digital assets in 2025, significantly outpacing major cryptocurrencies. Zcash surged 861%, Monero gained 123%, and Dash rose 12%, outperforming assets such as bitcoin, ether, and XRP. Analysts attribute this performance to renewed interest in digital cash-like assets as transparency-first blockchains face increasing scrutiny. The rally coincided with wallet upgrades and usability improvements, particularly…
Public company seeks improved risk-adjusted returns amid compressed crypto valuations Upexi has announced plans to introduce a new risk-adjusted yield strategy for its Solana treasury in 2026, as the company continues to grow its digital asset holdings while navigating weak equity market performance. The Nasdaq-listed firm disclosed that its Solana holdings reached 2,174,583 SOL as of January 5, representing a 3.2% increase since late October. Upexi has positioned itself as one of the largest public holders of Solana, with most of its treasury currently staked to generate yield. The upcoming strategy is intended to materially increase total yield without disrupting…
BRD stablecoin backed by Brazilian government bonds offers exposure to 15% interest rates A former senior official from Brazil’s central bank has unveiled BRD, a Brazilian real-pegged stablecoin designed to share yield from government debt with token holders. The project aims to give foreign and institutional investors easier access to Brazil’s high-interest-rate environment. The stablecoin will be backed by Brazil’s National Treasury bonds, linking its value to sovereign debt while offering exposure to the country’s benchmark interest rate of 15%. This contrasts sharply with interest rates in developed markets, where yields remain significantly lower. The initiative is positioned as a…