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Olivier Acuna @ CoinDesk · 01/16/2026 13:20 EDT

Polygon Labs said to have laid off 60 staff following new $250 million acquisition

Ethereum scaling firm Polygon Labs disputed reports of a 30% workforce reduction, saying role overlaps from acquisitions drove the changes while its headcount remains the same. Read more ›

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Ron Tarter @ CoinDesk · 01/16/2026 11:27 EDT

Customers are benefitting from the global stablecoin arms race — but that won’t last forever

It would be a mistake to see the incoming wave of aggressive APYs as the new baseline, according to Ron Tarter, CEO of MNEE. This is merely the promotional phase of stablecoins. Read more ›

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Will Canny @ CoinDesk · 01/16/2026 11:10 EDT

HR services provider Gusto taps Zerohash to speed up global payouts with stablecoins

Payroll and HR platform Gusto is piloting stablecoin payouts powered by Zerohash, aiming to cut cross-border payment times. Read more ›

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Krisztian Sandor @ CoinDesk · 01/16/2026 11:07 EDT

Bitcoin pulls back to $94,300 as U.S. stocks sink, precious metals tumble

A selloff in precious metals and lower U.S. stocks appeared to be denting crypto sentiment. Read more ›

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Helene Braun @ CoinDesk · 01/16/2026 11:05 EDT

PNC Bank CEO says stablecoins must choose: be a payment tool or a money market fund

During an earnings call on Friday, CEO Bill Demchak urged a clear split between payment tools and investment vehicles. Read more ›

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Olivier Acuna @ CoinDesk · 01/16/2026 10:18 EDT

Crypto card spending hits $18 billion annualized as stablecoin use shifts to everyday payments

Artemis research shows crypto credit and debit card spending is now rivaling peer-to-peer stablecoin transfers, with Visa capturing most on-chain volume through early infrastructure partnerships. Read more ›

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James Van Straten @ CoinDesk · 01/16/2026 10:12 EDT

Riot Platforms surges 11%  as lease deal with AMD marks major AI infrastructure pivot

The company sold nearly $100 million of bitcoin to fund the purchase of its 200-acre Rockdale site and signed a leasing agreement with Advanced Micro Devices that could deliver $1 billion in revenue. Read more ›

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Will Canny @ CoinDesk · 01/16/2026 09:18 EDT

Early 2026 tailwinds for bitcoin miners as hashrate falls, profitability improves: JPMorgan

U.S.-listed bitcoin miners entered 2026 with rising revenues, improving margins and recovering valuations, setting a more constructive near-term backdrop. Read more ›

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Will Canny @ CoinDesk · 01/16/2026 08:39 EDT

BitMine’s $200 million MrBeast investment seen as strategic diversification: B. Riley

The investment gives BitMine exposure to consumer media and potential DeFi revenue streams, strengthening its treasury strategy beyond ether accumulation. Read more ›

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Shaurya Malwa @ CoinDesk · 01/16/2026 07:53 EDT

Jefferies strategist Christopher Wood swaps bitcoin for gold on quantum computing concern

Christopher Wood, Jefferies' global head of equity strategy, swapped a 10% bitcoin allocation with gold on concern quantum computing could weaken bitcoin’s security case. Read more ›

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James Van Straten @ CoinDesk · 01/16/2026 06:59 EDT

DDC Enterprise buys 200 bitcoin in first 2026 treasury move

Shares climb more than 5% in pre-market trading as the company reinforces long term Bitcoin strategy. Read more ›

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Olivier Acuna @ CoinDesk · 01/16/2026 06:29 EDT

Nexo becomes Audi Revolut F1 Team sponsor in 4-year deal

The crypto lender's agreement with the Formula 1 team follows its sponsorship of the Australian Open Read more ›

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Oliver Knight @ CoinDesk · 01/16/2026 05:54 EDT

Bitcoin consolidates, dash outperforms in quiet crypto session: Crypto Markets Today

Major CoinDesk indexes moved less than 1% on Friday as bitcoin consolidated above a key breakout level, while dash extended its advance. Read more ›

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Olivier Acuna @ CoinDesk · 01/16/2026 05:41 EDT

Southern Utah man sentenced to 3 years in prison for crypto-linked wire fraud scheme

Federal prosecutors said Brian Garry Sewell defrauded investors of nearly $3 million and ran an unlicensed cash-to-crypto business that moved more than $5 million. Read more ›

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James Van Straten @ CoinDesk · 01/16/2026 05:00 EDT

Two Prime selected to manage $250 million in bitcoin for Digital Wealth Partners

The institutional bitcoin manager expands its mandate as demand for professional risk-managed digital asset strategies grows. Read more ›

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Omkar Godbole @ CoinDesk · 01/16/2026 02:47 EDT

CME Group to offer cardano, chainlink, stellar futures as institutions seek regulated risk-management tools

The new futures contracts, available in micro and standard sizes, are set to launch on Feb. 9, pending regulatory approval. Read more ›

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Shaurya Malwa @ CoinDesk · 01/16/2026 01:01 EDT

More people are using Ethereum for the first time, data shows

The rise in new wallets suggests broader interest in Ethereum, driven by decentralized finance, stablecoin transfers, NFTs, and new applications. Read more ›

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Omkar Godbole @ CoinDesk · 01/16/2026 00:51 EDT

Iranians grab their bitcoin as protests rage and rial tanks

Amid protests and economic crisis, Iranians are increasingly withdrawing bitcoin from exchanges to personal wallets. Read more ›

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