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Securing $15 Million from a16z: How Babylon Is Igniting the Bitcoin Staking Sector and Fueling the $BABY Rally

Securing $15 Million from a16z: How Babylon Is Igniting the Bitcoin Staking Sector and Fueling the $BABY Rally

A recent funding announcement has propelled a protocol designed to unlock trillions in dormant Bitcoin value back to the forefront of the crypto world. Its governance token, $BABY, posted double-digit gains within 24 hours.

Blog Team2026-01-08

Trump Family Crypto Firm Applies for Federal Banking License, Advancing WLFI Ecosystem Compliance

Trump Family Crypto Firm Applies for Federal Banking License, Advancing WLFI Ecosystem Compliance

With backing from the Trump family, World Liberty Financial has submitted an application for a federal trust bank license. Its USD1 stablecoin has surpassed $3.3 billion in market capitalization, and the WLFI token may be poised for new opportunities.

Blog Team2026-01-08

Chen Zhi’s Arrest Sends Shockwaves Through the Industry, Ushering in a New Era of Cryptocurrency Compliance

Chen Zhi’s Arrest Sends Shockwaves Through the Industry, Ushering in a New Era of Cryptocurrency Compliance

According to a report by the Cambodian Chinese-language media outlet, The Cambodia China Times, Prince Group founder and chairman Chen Zhi has been arrested in Cambodia and deported to China, where he is now under investigation by the relevant authorities. This development highlights the growing global crackdown on cryptocurrency-related money laundering.

Blog Team2026-01-08

Bernstein Announces Bitcoin Cycle Shift: Bull Market Bottom Confirmed, Price Targets Set at $150,000 and $1,000,000

Bernstein Announces Bitcoin Cycle Shift: Bull Market Bottom Confirmed, Price Targets Set at $150,000 and $1,000,000

The latest analysis from Wall Street reveals that Bitcoin’s four-year halving cycle has officially broken down, giving way to an entirely new market structure now driven by institutional players.

Blog Team2026-01-08

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XRP surges 8% in 24 hours to reclaim fourth place! Market cap surpasses BNB, reshaping the cryptocurrency landscape

XRP surges 8% in 24 hours to reclaim fourth place! Market cap surpasses BNB, reshaping the cryptocurrency landscape

Ripple’s native token, XRP, surged approximately 8% within 24 hours, pushing its market capitalization past $123 billion. This rally allowed XRP to surpass BNB and reclaim its position as the fourth-largest cryptocurrency.

Blog Team2026-01-08

Yilihua’s Major Analysis: 2026—The First Year of On-Chain Finance. Why Go All-In on ETH and WLFI?

Yilihua’s Major Analysis: 2026—The First Year of On-Chain Finance. Why Go All-In on ETH and WLFI?

On January 8, Liquid Capital founder Li Hua made a decisive move that sent a clear signal to the crypto market: converting BTC to ETH and openly expressing strong confidence in the future of stablecoins and Ethereum.

Blog Team2026-01-08

Rumble Partners with Tether to Launch Crypto Wallet: Ushering in a New Era of Direct Bitcoin and USDT Tipping for the Creator Economy

Rumble Partners with Tether to Launch Crypto Wallet: Ushering in a New Era of Direct Bitcoin and USDT Tipping for the Creator Economy

In the corner of the video playback page, a softly glowing "Tip" button represents a financial freedom experiment fueled by a $77.5 million strategic investment. For the first time on a mainstream platform, creators and viewers truly have control over their digital assets.

Blog Team2026-01-08

River (RIVER) Surges 12% Despite Overbought Signals, Backed by Arthur Hayes’ Maelstrom Fund

River (RIVER) Surges 12% Despite Overbought Signals, Backed by Arthur Hayes’ Maelstrom Fund

Despite a daily RSI as high as 82.3, River has climbed approximately 12% over the past 24 hours, trading near $18.07 with a market capitalization of around $354 million.

Blog Team2026-01-08

Ethereum Completes Final Phase of Fusaka Upgrade: How the Data Revolution Is Reshaping the Future of Layer 2

Ethereum Completes Final Phase of Fusaka Upgrade: How the Data Revolution Is Reshaping the Future of Layer 2

A seemingly routine parameter adjustment on the Ethereum mainnet is quietly ushering the entire Layer 2 ecosystem into a new era of near-zero transaction costs.

Blog Team2026-01-08