Ramen_Until_Rich

This article summarizes key cryptocurrency and blockchain news from January 11 to 17, 2026, highlighting developments such as X's smart cash tags, Cardano's DeFi strategy, and Ripple's regulatory approval in Luxembourg.

This week's summary highlights key developments in the cryptocurrency sector, including the launch of Buck, a Bitcoin-backed savings coin offering 7% interest, Morgan Stanley's ETF applications, and Venezuela's potential BTC hoarding strategies.

This week's crypto news highlights include a major exchange's withdrawal from the Japanese market, the impact of tokenization of real-world assets, lending proposals on the XRP Ledger, a significant Trust Wallet hack, and insights on Bitcoin's bullish patterns.