Year: 2026

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DeFi protocols migrating from Discord due to phishing security failures, showing platform transition.
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DeFi Discord Exodus: How Rampant Phishing Attacks Are Forcing Protocols to Flee

January 15, 2026 j n

The decentralized finance community faces a critical communication crisis as major protocols abandon Discord en masse, driven by unrelenting phishing attacks that have compromised user security and drained millions in digital assets. This unprecedented migration signals a fundamental shift in how blockchain projects approach community engagement and security protocols. DeFi Discord Phishing Crisis Reaches Breaking […]

Massive crypto liquidations trigger short squeeze as Bitcoin price breaks $95,000 resistance level
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Crypto Liquidations Unleash $700M Short Squeeze as Bitcoin Breaks $95,000

January 15, 2026 CryptoExpert

Global cryptocurrency markets experienced a dramatic technical event on January 14, 2026, as Bitcoin shattered the $95,000 resistance level, triggering a cascade of liquidations that wiped out nearly $700 million in short positions within hours. This mechanical market movement, devoid of fundamental catalysts, highlights the powerful role of derivatives market structure and leverage effects in […]

Binance exchange listing Frax Finance FRAX token for perpetual futures trading
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Binance FRAX Perpetual Futures: Strategic Expansion Unlocks DeFi Derivatives Access

January 15, 2026 j n

In a significant move for decentralized finance derivatives, Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, announced the listing of Frax Finance (FRAX) perpetual futures contracts, effective 8:00 a.m. UTC today. This strategic expansion provides traders with leveraged exposure to one of crypto’s most innovative algorithmic stablecoins, potentially increasing liquidity and institutional interest in the […]

Bitcoin price surge contrasted with a warning signal from cryptocurrency derivatives markets.
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Bitcoin Price Surge Faces Critical Test as Ominous Derivatives Signal Warns Traders

January 15, 2026 CryptoExpert

Global cryptocurrency markets witnessed a significant rally this week, with the Bitcoin price surging toward the $97,000 mark, fueled by substantial institutional investment. However, beneath this bullish surface, a critical technical detail from the derivatives markets is sowing seeds of caution among professional traders, suggesting the road to $105,000 may be fraught with volatility. This […]

South Korean National Assembly passes historic token securities legislation establishing STO regulatory framework
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South Korean Token Securities Bill Passes National Assembly: Historic Legislation Unlocks Digital Asset Future

January 15, 2026 j n

SEOUL, South Korea – December 2024 marks a pivotal moment in Asian financial regulation as South Korea’s National Assembly passes comprehensive amendments to the Capital Markets Act and Electronic Securities Act, establishing the nation’s first legal framework for token securities and security token offerings (STOs). This groundbreaking legislation, which passed during a plenary session after […]

NCAA demands CFTC halt sports prediction markets to protect athletes and betting integrity
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NCAA Demands CFTC Halt Sports Prediction Markets in Urgent Integrity Plea

January 15, 2026 j n

WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 2025 – The National Collegiate Athletic Association has launched a dramatic regulatory offensive, formally requesting the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to immediately suspend all sports prediction markets. This urgent plea highlights growing tensions between emerging financial technologies and traditional sports governance frameworks. The NCAA’s letter, obtained by multiple news outlets, argues […]

Real-time data visualization of BTC perpetual futures long/short ratios across three major cryptocurrency exchanges.
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BTC Perpetual Futures Long/Short Ratios Reveal Surprising Market Sentiment Across Top Exchanges

January 15, 2026 j n

Global cryptocurrency markets observed a subtle yet telling shift in trader positioning on March 21, 2025, as aggregate data from the world’s three largest derivatives exchanges by open interest showed long positions for Bitcoin perpetual futures holding a narrow majority. This precise 51.04% long to 48.96% short ratio provides a crucial, real-time snapshot of market […]

Bank of England considering stablecoin protection similar to bank deposit insurance
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Bank of England Stablecoin Protection: A Crucial Step Toward Financial Security in 2025

January 15, 2026 j n

LONDON, March 2025 – The Bank of England is actively exploring groundbreaking measures to extend deposit-like protection to stablecoin holders, potentially revolutionizing how digital assets are safeguarded within the financial system. This development follows Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden’s recent statements about maintaining long-term trust in these digital currencies through mechanisms analogous to traditional depositor insurance […]

Bitcoin open interest decline signals potential market rebound as derivatives leverage decreases
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Bitcoin Open Interest Plunge Reveals Crucial Rebound Signal as Market Sheds Excessive Leverage

January 15, 2026 j n

Global cryptocurrency markets witnessed a significant development this week as Bitcoin derivatives data reveals a 31% decline in open interest since October 2024, potentially signaling a crucial turning point for the world’s largest cryptocurrency. According to recent analysis from CryptoQuant contributor Darkpost, this substantial decrease represents healthy market deleveraging that historically precedes major rebounds. The […]

Upbit exchange resumes SUI network deposits and withdrawals for South Korean cryptocurrency traders
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Upbit Resumes SUI Network Services: A Crucial Restoration for South Korea’s Crypto Ecosystem

January 15, 2026 j n

SEOUL, South Korea – December 15, 2024 – The prominent South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit has successfully restored deposit and withdrawal services for all digital assets operating on the SUI network. This crucial restoration follows scheduled system maintenance that temporarily suspended transactions for six specific tokens. Consequently, traders can now resume normal operations with Sui […]