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• Cardano Eyes Bitcoin And XRP DeFi Expansion In 2026, Says Hoskinson
  Charles Hoskinson used a January 9, 2026 video update to outline an aggressive 2026 push that aims to turn Cardano’s DeFi stack into a cross-ecosystem product, explicitly targeting Bitcoin and XRP DeFi integrations alongside Midnight, new bridges, expanded oracle coverage, stablecoin work, and a faster cadence of ecosystem delivery. 2026 Is a Defining Year For […]
• India Cranks Up Crypto KYC Rules, Making Sign-Ups Harder
  According to official releases and news reports, India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) rolled out tougher Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and anti-money-laundering checks that crypto platforms must use when bringing new users on board. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bulls Alert: Samson Mow Forecasts Elon Musk’s Billion-Dollar BTC Entry Based on reports, the rules add live biometric checks, location data […]
• Bitcoin Mining Pressure Eases After First Difficulty Adjustment Of The Year
  Bitcoin’s mining difficulty slipped to a little over 146 trillion in the network’s first difficulty recalibration of 2026, offering a small but measurable easing for miners. According to multiple reports, the adjustment completed in early January reduced the metric from levels seen at the end of 2025. Related Reading: A16z Bets Big On America’s Crypto, […]
• A Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Miner Just Moved For The First Time Since 2024: Here’s How Much
  The price of Bitcoin is infamous for its inactivity during the weekends, and it has not disappointed in the past day. The premier cryptocurrency continues to hover around the psychological $90,000 mark, with no significant movement observed over the past 24 hours. While the Bitcoin price action — or lack thereof — has lulled most […]
• Bitcoin Bulls Alert: Samson Mow Forecasts Elon Musk’s Billion-Dollar BTC Entry
  Samson Mow, the founder of Bitcoin infrastructure firm JAN3, said on social media that he expects Elon Musk to “go hard into BTC” in 2026. Reports have disclosed the comment came as part of a set of bold forecasts from Mow on January 11, 2026, and it quickly spread across crypto news sites and social […]
• Tennessee Regulator Sends Cease-And-Desist Letters To Polymarket, Kalshi, Crypto.com — Details
  Tennessee’s sports betting regulator has ordered Polymarket, Kalshi, and Crypto.com to cease offering sports betting contracts, bringing focus to the regulatory landscape of event contract exchanges. The agency accused the three major prediction market platforms of violating state gambling laws by operating in Tennessee without the required licenses. Polymarket, Others Threatened With Fines For Offering […]
• Crypto Scam: Louisiana Bitcoin ATM Protections Help Recover $200,000 – Details
  A recently ratified law in the state of  Louisiana has helped seniors recover $200,000 following a Bitcoin ATM-related scam operation. This development represents a fine example of government protecting users’ interests even while encouraging digital asset adoption. Related Reading: Crypto Phishing Losses Crash By 83% In 2025 – Details Louisiana Law Presents Major Hurdle For […]