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SBI Holdings files for Japan's first combined Bitcoin and XRP ETF with the Financial Services Agency

SBI Holdings Files for Japan’s First Combined Bitcoin and XRP ETF in Groundbreaking Move

January 26, 2026 Jackson Miller

Tokyo, Japan, March 2025: In a significant development for Asian cryptocurrency markets, SBI Holdings has formally submitted an application to Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) for a groundbreaking exchange-traded fund that would track both Bitcoin and XRP. This pioneering move represents the first attempt to launch a multi-cryptocurrency ETF in Japan, potentially opening new institutional […]

A data dashboard showing a $1.73 billion net outflow for digital asset funds and cryptocurrency investment products.

Staggering $1.73B Net Outflow Hits Digital Asset Funds as US Investors Retreat

January 26, 2026 Jackson Miller

Global, March 2025: The digital asset investment landscape witnessed a significant shift last week, with funds experiencing a staggering $1.73 billion net outflow. This marks the largest single-week withdrawal since mid-November 2025, according to the latest weekly fund flow report from digital asset manager CoinShares. The data reveals a stark geographical divide, with substantial outflows […]

Sola SXP token and blockchain network graphic representing the project's development halt and operational issues.

Sola SXP Halts Development: The Shocking End of a Blockchain Protocol

January 26, 2026 Jackson Miller

Global, April 2025: The cryptocurrency project Sola, known for its SXP token, has announced a complete cessation of all future protocol development and updates. This shocking decision, detailed in an official blog post, cites significant operational constraints as the primary cause. The announcement marks a pivotal moment for SXP holders and raises critical questions about […]

Bitcoin ETF withdrawals chart showing $1.72 billion capital outflow during market fear spike

Bitcoin ETF Withdrawals: $1.72B Capital Flight Amid Extreme Market Fear

January 26, 2026 Jackson Miller

New York, January 2025: The cryptocurrency market faces a significant test of confidence as spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded $1.72 billion in net withdrawals over just five trading days. This substantial capital outflow represents the largest concentrated withdrawal since the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States, occurring against a backdrop of […]

Chart showing Ripple XRP sales history and token distribution data on a professional desk.

Ripple XRP Sales: The Staggering $109 Billion Token Distribution Since 2012 Revealed

January 26, 2026 Jackson Miller

Global, May 2025: A new analysis reveals the immense scale of XRP sales conducted by Ripple Labs and its leadership team over the past decade. According to a detailed report from CryptoBasic, the company and its executives have sold more than 58.5 billion XRP tokens since the cryptocurrency’s inception in 2012. At current and historical […]

Conceptual visualization of cryptocurrency market purification for a sustainable bull market, per analyst Benjamin Cowen.

Cryptocurrency Bull Market Demands Elimination of Junk Coins, Analyst Benjamin Cowen Reveals

January 26, 2026 Jackson Miller

Global, May 2025: A sustainable cryptocurrency bull market cannot emerge until the industry undergoes a necessary purge of valueless digital assets, according to a stark analysis from prominent market commentator Benjamin Cowen. The founder of the analytics platform Into The Cryptoverse presented this viewpoint during a recent discussion, framing the elimination of so-called ‘junk coins’ […]

DAXA issues investment warning for Oasys OAS token in South Korea, representing regulatory scrutiny.

DAXA Investment Warning for Oasys (OAS) Sends Shockwaves Through Crypto-Gaming Sector

January 26, 2026 Jackson Miller

Seoul, South Korea, May 15, 2025: In a significant regulatory move, the Digital Asset eXchange Alliance (DAXA) has placed the gaming-centric blockchain platform Oasys and its native token, OAS, under an official investment warning. This decisive action by South Korea’s unified exchange body signals heightened scrutiny and introduces immediate uncertainty for one of the sector’s […]

Samsung, Shinhan, and Hana Financial partner to develop a new Korean won stablecoin for digital finance.

Won Stablecoin: Samsung, Shinhan, and Hana Forge Landmark Alliance to Challenge Dollar Dominance

January 26, 2026 Jackson Miller

Seoul, South Korea – May 2025: In a move poised to reshape the landscape of digital finance, South Korean corporate titan Samsung has entered a landmark partnership with two of the nation’s largest financial groups, Shinhan Financial and Hana Financial. The consortium aims to establish a comprehensive framework for issuing, distributing, and utilizing a Korean […]

Illustration of Bybit exchange delisting SERAPH, XO, PSTAKE, and MASA spot trading pairs for traders.

Bybit Delists SERAPH, XO, PSTAKE, and MASA: A Critical Guide for Crypto Traders

January 26, 2026 Jackson Miller

Singapore, January 2025: Major cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has announced a significant delisting action, setting a critical deadline for traders. The platform will remove the SERAPH/USDT, XO/USDT, PSTAKE/USDT, and MASA/USDT spot trading pairs from its marketplace. This move, scheduled for 8:00 a.m. UTC on February 3, requires immediate attention from users holding these assets. Delistings are […]

Qivalis euro stablecoin blockchain technology European banking consortium digital payments

Qivalis Stablecoin: European Banks’ Bold Move to Challenge Dollar Dominance by 2026

January 26, 2026 Jackson Miller

Amsterdam, January 2026: A consortium of ten major European banking institutions has announced the development of Qivalis, a euro-backed stablecoin scheduled for launch in late 2026. This ambitious project represents the most significant coordinated effort by traditional European banks to establish a credible digital currency alternative to dollar-dominated stablecoins like Tether and USDC. The initiative […]