Category: Reviews

JPMorgan Deploys JPM Coin on Canton Network

Key Notes Digital Asset and Kinexys will build technical foundations in 2026 before adding products like Blockchain Deposit Accounts. Canton Network hosts Goldman Sachs, DTCC, and Deutsche Börse among institutional participants. JPM Coin launched on Coinbase’s Base network in November 2025 with Mastercard among initial clients. JPMorgan’s blockchain division Kinexys and Digital Asset announced plans on Jan. 7 to launch the JPM Coin deposit token directly on the Canton Network. This marks the bank’s second public blockchain expansion after its Base network launch in November 2025. The deployment will proceed…

Rumble and Tether Launches Crypto Wallet for Digital Creators

Key Notes Rumble Wallet lets creators receive Bitcoin, USDT, and Tether Gold tips directly on the platform. Users keep control of funds while sending crypto without banks or intermediaries. MoonPay enables easy crypto-to-fiat conversions with Apple Pay, PayPal, and credit cards. Rumble has launched a wallet as a built-in crypto payment tool on its video streaming platform. The new wallet allows viewers to support creators directly using digital assets, without banks, ad networks, or outside payment companies. The launch brings digital asset payments into everyday content viewing and grants creators…

Morgan Stanley Files for Ethereum ETFs

Key Notes Morgan Stanley also recently submitted its filings for Bitcoin and Solana ETFs, signaling a broader institutional push. The proposed Morgan Stanley Ethereum Trust aims to track ETH prices and participate in Ethereum staking to generate yield. Spot Ethereum ETFs have seen renewed inflows at the start of 2026, led by BlackRock’s ETHA, which has attracted over $344 million. A day after submitting its filing for Bitcoin BTC $91 164 24h volatility: 3.1% Market cap: $1.82 T Vol. 24h: $61.59 B and Solana SOL $135.6 24h volatility: 5.0% Market…

Solana Treasury Firm DeFi Dev Corp. Ventures Into Yield Farming

Key Notes DeFi Dev Corp. plans to put its SOL treasury to work instead of keeping the assets sitting idle. The company will use Hylo’s yield strategies to compound SOL, support operational needs, and gain exposure to incentive programs. Hylo has scaled to over $100 million in total value locked within four months and generates more than $6 million in annualized fees. Nasdaq-listed DeFi Dev Corp. has announced plans to deploy part of its Solana SOL $137.7 24h volatility: 1.0% Market cap: $77.66 B Vol. 24h: $5.94 B treasury into…

RAKBank Gets Approval to Launch UAE Stablecoin

Key Notes RAKBank receives in-principle approval to issue a UAE dirham-backed stablecoin. The token will be fully backed by segregated dirham reserves and audited smart contracts. Adoption and blockchain infrastructure details remain unclear as the market awaits launch. RAKBank stablecoin plans are advancing after the bank received in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates. This approval allows work to continue on a regulated dirham-backed payment token as the country expands its supervised digital payment system. RAKBbank Stablecoin Approval and What It Covers RAKBank stablecoin approval means…

Ripple Ditches IPO Plans in Surprise Pivot

Key Notes Ripple confirmed it has no plans to pursue an IPO in 2026. The company raised $500 million in November 2025 at a $40 billion valuation. Payments volume crossed $95 billion, and RLUSD broke $1 billion in market cap. Ripple XRP $2.25 24h volatility: 4.8% Market cap: $136.58 B Vol. 24h: $6.01 B has no plans to go public in 2026. President Monica Long confirmed on January 6 that the company intends to remain private, citing a strong balance sheet and no need for public market capital. Ripple raised…

Barclays Acquires Stake in Stablecoin Company Ubyx

Key Notes Barclays has taken a stake in US-based stablecoin company Ubyx. This is Barclays’ first direct investment in stablecoin infrastructure. The bank will not issue a retail stablecoin. . Barclays has acquired a stake in US-based stablecoin settlement firm Ubyx. This is the British multinational bank’s first direct investment in a company focused on stablecoin infrastructure. The bank confirmed the move to Reuters on January 7. Barclays added that the Ubyx stake fits its strategy to explore new forms of digital money while operating within regulatory limits. The size…

Binance Futures to Allow Silver Trading as Grey Metal Shines 150% over Past Year

Key Notes The silver contracts on Binance will be USDT-settled with a 5 USDT minimum trade size. The trading features include four-hour funding fees, copy trading support, and multi-asset margin options using crypto collateral like Bitcoin. The launch comes as silver has surged over 150% during the past year and is already up 13% year-to-date in 2026. Binance Futures, the derivatives wing of crypto exchange Binance, is launching silver futures contracts on Jan. 7. This is the first major expansion of the platform into precious metals, moving beyond digital assets.…

Hyperliquid Whale James Wynn Closes BTC Trade, Goes Long on Ethereum

Key Notes Hyperliquid data shows James Wynn closing a profitable Bitcoin long near the $90,000 level. His capital rotated into a 25x leveraged Ethereum long position. James Wynn’s PEPE long remains open with strong unrealized gains. Prominent Hyperliquid whale James Wynn has closed a major Bitcoin BTC $91 786 24h volatility: 1.9% Market cap: $1.83 T Vol. 24h: $61.34 B trade in profit and shifted his focus to Ethereum ETH $3 213 24h volatility: 0.5% Market cap: $388.06 B Vol. 24h: $29.19 B . On-chain data shows Wynn rotating capital…

Nike Quietly Dumped NFT Arm RTFKT: Report

Key Notes Nike reportedly sold its digital products unit RTFKT in December 2025. No buyer or deal terms disclosed, according to OregonLive. The NFT market cap sits near $2.78 billion, down over 67% year over year. Nike reportedly sold its digital products unit RTFKT in December 2025, about a year after shutting down the business. The exit from its high-profile digital bet comes as the company focuses back to core sports products. According to a recent report by OregonLive, the sale was effective Dec. 16. The buyer or share financial…