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Visa-Linked Stablecoin Firm Rain Valued Above $1.9B

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Rain, a US stablecoin infrastructure provider and a principal member of the Visa payment network, has secured major funding to expand its global presence. The platform raised $250 million in a Series C funding round led by the global investment firm Iconiq, according to an announcement on Friday. The round values Rain at $1.95 billion, bringing the company’s total funding to $338 million, following a $58 million Series B round in August 2025 and another $24.5 million raise in March last year. The latest funding featured several existing investors, including…

XRP Stages Comeback, Treasury Firm Doubles Down on XRPL

Key Notes XRP held the support at $2, rebounding to $2.14 at press time. The token crashed on January 8, facing its first ETF outflows since its debut. ETF recorded $8.72 million in inflows on January 8. XRP XRP $2.12 24h volatility: 0.4% Market cap: $128.90 B Vol. 24h: $4.54 B turned bullish on Jan. 9 after briefly falling to $2.07 the day before. At the time of writing, the cryptocurrency is trading near $2.14, up by around 14% over the past seven days. The price drop on Jan. 8…

Zcash Developers Plan New Firm After Split From Bootstrap

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The entire Electric Coin Company team behind privacy-focused cryptocurrency Zcash has split from Bootstrap, the nonprofit created to support the token, and plans to create a new company, according to CEO Josh Swihart. “Over the past few weeks, it’s become clear that the majority of Bootstrap board members […] Specifically Zaki Manian, Christina Garman, Alan Fairless, and Michelle Lai (ZCAM), have moved into clear misalignment with the mission of Zcash,” Swihart said on Wednesday. “Yesterday, the entire ECC team left,” he said. “In short, the terms of our employment were…

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…

Bitcoin consolidates as Glassnode flags weak inflows, firm ETF demand

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Bitcoin consolidates with mixed demand, strong ETFs, weak new inflows, and muted options positioning, signaling a hesitant market between breakout and breakdown. Summary Bitcoin has shifted from correction to consolidation, with short-term momentum stabilizing but underlying demand still uneven.​ On-chain activity and profit/loss metrics are improving, while spot, futures, and ETF flows are moderately rising, showing cautious renewed participation.​ Capital inflows and options activity remain subdued, suggesting investors lack conviction for a strong move in either direction and are still reassessing risk. Bitcoin (BTC) has transitioned from a corrective phase into…

Metaplanet Stock Shoots 15% as BTC Treasury Firm Updates on Share Buyback

Key Notes Metaplanet had a strong 2025 as the company managed to build its Bitcoin treasury to 35,102 BTC. The management said that the Metaplanet stock repurchase program is aimed at improving capital efficiency and keeping mNAV above 1.0x. After an 80% drawdown from its peak, the stock is rebounding, up nearly 38% from November lows. Bitcoin BTC $92 942 24h volatility: 1.8% Market cap: $1.86 T Vol. 24h: $38.33 B treasury firm Metaplanet is roaring on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, with the stock price gaining 15% during the Jan.…

Strategy Ends 2025 With 672,497 BTC as Saylor’s Hyper-Bullish Bitcoin Accumulation Stance Holds Firm

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Strategy Inc.’s massive bitcoin exposure keeps it central to institutional crypto debates, blending extreme leverage, deep liquidity and index inclusion while facing volatility, dilution pressure and looming index-rule risks that could reshape how investors access bitcoin through equities. Strategy’s 2025 Path Sharpens as Bitcoin Weight Meets Index Pressure Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) stands as the […] Original

ETF Recap: Holiday Week Weighs on Bitcoin and Ether as XRP and Solana Hold Firm

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Bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ended the holiday-shortened week under pressure, while XRP and solana funds quietly extended their positive momentum. Bitcoin and Ether Funds See Broad Outflows While XRP, Solana Stay Resilient The final full trading week before year-end delivered a familiar pattern. Bitcoin ETFs bled capital, ether struggled to regain traction, yet […] Original

Investment Firm CEO Drops Utility Bomb On XRP, Is Community Hype A Detriment?

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Comments from Galaxy Digital’s leadership have looked into what ultimately sustains value in the crypto market. In a recent YouTube discussion centered on 2026 expectations for Bitcoin, crypto, and artificial intelligence, Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz and Head of Research Alex Thorn singled out XRP and Cardano, questioning whether even the strongest communities can survive if real usage fails to expand when users have a vast number of alternatives to choose from. Galaxy Digital Leadership Raises Questions About Community Versus Utility During the YouTube discussion, Mike Novogratz presented the utility…

Could XRP Make Trillionaires? Tech Firm Founder Thinks It’s Possible

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According to reports, Joshua Dalton, founder of Triblu, has put forward a striking scenario: that XRP holders could become millionaires, billionaires, or even trillionaires if the token were used as part of a US strategic crypto reserve. Related Reading Dalton argued that XRP, because of its ties to a US-based company, is a safer fit for a national reserve than Bitcoin. The claim has energized some corners of the crypto community, but it also faces steep legal and market obstacles. Dalton’s Bold Claim And The Numbers Dalton’s case relies on…