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• DeadLock ransomware hides using exploited Polygon smart contracts

  16-01-2026 04:01 via cointelegraph.com
  Group-IB found a ransomware dubbed DeadLock that is exploiting Polygon smart contracts to rotate proxy addresses to evade takedowns.
  
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• From memecoins to machines: Why Web3’s ‘real economy’ narrative is relevant in 2026

  16-01-2026 15:00 via cointelegraph.com
  As DePIN projects generate revenue and AI agents move onchain, builders are shifting focus from speculation to fundamentals, but questions remain about Web3’s decentralization ethos.
  
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• Crypto Chill: Sentiment Drops As US Lawmakers Stir Market Fears

  16-01-2026 15:00 via newsbtc.com
  The market mood in crypto cooled sharply after a quick spike in optimism. According to the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, the reading fell by 12 points on Friday, dropping from 61 to 49.That swing moved the gauge from “greed” into a “neutral” zone in a single session. Bitcoin had jumped about 4.5% earlier in the week to roughly $97,700, which helped push sentiment higher, but the focus shifted toward politics and lawmaking in Washington.
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• Ethereum ETF buying outpaces new supply: Will it push ETH price to $4.5K?

  16-01-2026 14:58 via cointelegraph.com
  Renewed spot Ethereum ETF inflows topped $474 million this week while network metrics smashed records, positioning ETH for a rally to $4,500 in the coming weeks.
  
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• Web3 revenue shifts from blockchains to wallets and DeFi apps

  16-01-2026 14:57 via cointelegraph.com
  A growing amount of the blockchain industry’s fees are captured by DeFi protocols rather than the underlying networks, signaling a potential investor shift to front-end facing applications.
  
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• Huione-linked Tudou Guarantee winds down amid $130M USDT refunds: Bitrace

  16-01-2026 14:46 via cointelegraph.com
  The apparent shutdown follows years of scrutiny over one of crypto’s largest fraud marketplaces.
  
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• Trump moves on the Fed, Italy warns ‘fin-fluencers’: Global Express

  16-01-2026 14:00 via cointelegraph.com
  US President Donald Trump is bringing criminal charges against the head of the Fed in what many see as a political move motivated by a desire for lower interest rates.
  
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• Trump says ‘Venezuela leaker’ jailed as Polymarket accounts go quiet

  16-01-2026 13:45 via cointelegraph.com
  US President Donald Trump said the “leaker on Venezuela has been found and is in jail” as some Polymarket accounts tied to early bets on Maduro’s ouster go silent.
  
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• Jefferies’ ‘Greed & Fear’ strategist cuts Bitcoin allocation to zero on quantum risk

  16-01-2026 13:35 via cointelegraph.com
  Jefferies’ Greed & Fear strategist Christopher Wood has slashed a 10% Bitcoin allocation from his portfolio and moved into gold, citing the quantum risk to BTC, Bloomberg reports.
  
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• Dogecoin Flirts With An Inverse Head And Shoulders: $0.15 Break Is The Trigger

  16-01-2026 13:30 via newsbtc.com
  Dogecoin (DOGE) is trying to base on higher timeframes as Cantonese Cat points to a potential inverse head-and-shoulders on the daily, with price compressing just beneath a defined resistance shelf while holding a nearby demand zone.
  Dogecoin Breakout Could Target $0.19
  In a daily chart (DOGE/USD, Binance) shared via X on Jan. 16, Cantonese Cat overlays an inverse head-and-shoulders schematic: a left shoulder in early December, a deeper “head” into late December near the mid-$0.11s,
  
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• Mingo Secures Exclusive 54-Country Ticketing Deal on Hedera

  16-01-2026 12:40 via crypto-news.net
  Gibraltar, Gibraltar, January 16th, 2026, Chainwire MINGO today announced the launch of MINGO Tickets, its digital ticketing platform, alongside its expansion across 54 countries. Designed to make event access verifiable and reliable, the platform improves the fan experience while giving organisers greater confidence and control over ticketing. Live event ticketing continues to face major challenges... Read more
  
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• Belarus creates legal framework for ‘cryptobanks’ in new presidential decree

  16-01-2026 12:30 via cointelegraph.com
  The new rules allow banks to combine token activity with payments and financial services under central bank and tech park oversight.
  
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• Ethereum On Fire: User Growth Sparks Massive Activity Spike

  16-01-2026 12:00 via newsbtc.com
  Ethereum’s on-chain activity has jumped sharply, driven by a wave of first-time users and heavier transaction flow across the network. According to Glassnode, new activity retention roughly doubled this month — rising from about 4 million to around 8 million addresses — a move that points to a fresh cohort of wallets interacting with Ethereum rather than just repeat users.Surge In New Users
  Daily transactions hit a record high of 2.8 million on Thursday, a figure that is up 125
  
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• Crypto exchanges face ban in South Korea as Google Play updates rules

  16-01-2026 11:39 via cointelegraph.com
  Google will require proof of FIU registration acceptance for crypto apps, raising compliance hurdles for offshore exchanges serving South Korean users.
  
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• Bitcoin traders predict ‘strong run-up’ as classic chart targets $113K

  16-01-2026 11:28 via cointelegraph.com
  The recovery could continue as long as Bitcoin achieved a daily close above $98,000, with the technical setup projecting 18% gains ahead.
  
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• Moldova moves to regulate crypto under EU-style MiCA rules

  16-01-2026 11:18 via cointelegraph.com
  Moldova plans to introduce its first crypto law in 2026, aligning with the EU’s MiCA framework while warning citizens about digital asset risks.
  
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• Bitcoin Tailwind: Cathie Wood Sees ‘Reaganomics On Steroids’ Ahead

  16-01-2026 11:00 via newsbtc.com
  Cathie Wood is arguing that the next phase of US policy and macro could recreate an early-1980s style risk-on regime, one that, in her telling, strengthens the case for bitcoin as a portfolio diversifier even as it complicates the “digital gold” narrative. In a post on X, the ARK Invest CEO said “the next three years could be Reaganomics on steroids,” pointing to deregulation, tax cuts, “sound monetary policy,” and “peace through strength” as ingre
  
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• Polygon trims workforce amid $250M stablecoin payments pivot

  16-01-2026 10:54 via cointelegraph.com
  The restructuring comes as the company integrates new payments assets and narrows its mandate, with several employees saying on X that they were affected by the layoffs.
  
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• KBC Bank to launch Bitcoin and Ether trading in Belgium under MiCA

  16-01-2026 10:10 via cointelegraph.com
  Belgian bank KBC will launch Bitcoin and Ether trading for retail investors via its Bolero platform as Belgium’s MiCA regime comes into force.
  
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• Altcoin Rallies Are Getting Shorter, And Wintermute Has The Data

  16-01-2026 10:00 via newsbtc.com
  According to Wintermute’s 2025 Digital Asset OTC Markets report, altcoin rallies last year were much shorter than traders expected, averaging about 19–20 days. That is a steep drop from the roughly 60-day runs seen in 2024.
  Market flows tightened, and many smaller tokens saw gains vanish faster than before. The result: capital moved back into the big names — Bitcoin and Ethereum — where liquidity is deeper.Altcoin Open Interest Drops
  Based on reports, one key trigger was
  
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• CME Group To Launch Cardano, Chainlink, Stellar Futures Amid Crypto Lineup Expansion – Details

  16-01-2026 09:00 via newsbtc.com
  Leading derivatives exchange CME plans to add futures contracts tied to Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM) to continue growing its roster of regulated crypto derivatives.CME Adds New Altcoins To Crypto Derivatives Lineup
  On Thursday, Chicago-based derivatives exchange CME Group announced a new expansion of its lineup of regulated crypto derivatives with the upcoming inclusion of Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar futures.
  According to the announcement, the new crypto additions are e
  
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• XRP In A ‘Super Cycle’? SuperTrend Suggests Another Story

  16-01-2026 08:00 via newsbtc.com
  Talks of an XRP “super cycle” have emerged recently, but the cryptocurrency’s weekly SuperTrend has formed a sell signal instead.
  XRP SuperTrend Has Formed A Sell Signal
  In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has shared the weekly XRP price chart, writing, “I’m hearing about a $XRP super cycle…” The “super cycle” is the popular term for a sustained period of expansion in an asset.There has been some chatter online around an XRP super cycle
  
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• Interactive Brokers to allow stablecoins for account funding

  16-01-2026 07:16 via cointelegraph.com
  Electronic brokerage giant Interactive Brokers says its clients can deposit USDC, which will automatically conver to US dollars to fund their accounts.
  
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• US housebuilder to launch crypto rewards after SEC ‘no-action’ letter

  16-01-2026 07:14 via cointelegraph.com
  Megatel Homes says it's launching a program where renters could receive rewards for paying their rent using a crypto token.
  
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• State Street rolls out new crypto tokenization tools

  16-01-2026 07:04 via cointelegraph.com
  State Street said its new crypto platform would help clients build tokenized money market funds, exchange-traded funds, and products such as tokenized deposits and stablecoins.
  
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• Bitcoin And Crypto ETFs Set To Attract $130 Billion-Plus Inflows This Year, JPMorgan Predicts

  16-01-2026 07:00 via newsbtc.com
  According to analysts at JPMorgan, crypto-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs), particularly for Bitcoin (BTC), are expected to see inflows in 2026 that will far exceed those from 2025. 
  Led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, the analysis highlights a significant trend where capital flowing into the crypto market through ETFs reached a record high of $130 billion last year, driven by a growing interest in digital asset treasuries (DATs).
  DAT Companies Lead Crypto Inflows In 2025
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• Crypto plumbing, policy improved in 2025, but prices ‘did not cooperate’: Binance

  16-01-2026 06:25 via cointelegraph.com
  Regulated investment vehicles such as exchange-traded funds expanded in 2025, and corporations added crypto to their balance sheets, opening up more pathways for user access.
  
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• Solana (SOL) Slips Back to Support, Setting Up a High-Tension Test

  16-01-2026 06:08 via newsbtc.com
  Solana failed to stay above $146 and corrected gains. SOL price is now trading below $145 and might find bids near the $140 zone.SOL price started a downside correction below $145 against the US Dollar.
  The price is now trading below $145 and the 100-hourly simple moving average.
  There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $141 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken).
  The pair could extend losses if it dips below the $140 zone.Solana Price Starts Downside Corr
  
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• Ethereum Staking Hits Record Levels As Buterin Urges Builders To Deliver Real Apps

  16-01-2026 06:00 via newsbtc.com
  According to ValidatorQueue data, staked Ethereum has climbed to close to 36 million, equal to nearly 30% of the circulating supply. That figure now represents more than $119 billion at current prices.
  Staking rose from 35.5 million to almost 36 million since early January, even though ETH has fallen more than 30% since August.The unstaking queue is zero, while the staking queue topped 2.5 million ETH — its highest level since August 2023. Based on reports, those moves point to strong long
  
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• Ethereum activity doubles with influx of new users: Glassnode

  16-01-2026 05:53 via cointelegraph.com
  Ethereum saw activity retention nearly double to 8 million addresses in a month while daily transactions hit an all-time high of 2.8 million amid soaring stablecoin use.
  
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