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The White House has threatened to withdraw support for crypto legislation if Coinbase doesn't negotiate a favorable yield agreement, following Coinbase's exit from discussions, which officials deemed a betrayal of collaborative efforts.

Canaan Inc received a Nasdaq notice due to its shares falling below $1 for 30 days. The company has 180 days to regain compliance or may seek an additional period with specific requirements.

The DOJ confirmed that Bitcoin seized from the Samourai Wallet case will remain in the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and will not be sold, despite earlier concerns about transfers. About 328,000 Bitcoin is held by the US government, valuing approximately $31.2 billion.

Belarusian President Lukashenko has enacted a decree to establish a legal framework for cryptobanks, aiming to position Belarus as a fintech hub. Only companies in the High-Tech Park and registered with the National Bank can operate, adhering to specific regulations.

Riot Platforms' shares rose over 7% after securing a data center lease with AMD and acquiring 200 acres in Rockdale, Texas. The $96 million purchase was funded by selling Bitcoin, enhancing Riot's data center capabilities significantly.

Newrez, a major US lender, will allow mortgage applicants to use Bitcoin, Ethereum, and certain stablecoins for asset verification starting in February, marking a significant shift in mortgage lending practices.

Jefferies' Christopher Wood has removed Bitcoin from his portfolio due to concerns over quantum computing's potential threat to its security. He highlights a shift towards physical gold and mining stocks, emphasizing gold's historical reliability as a store of value.

Interactive Brokers now allows clients to fund accounts using USDC stablecoin, enabling rapid deposits across global markets. The feature supports instant processing and will include additional stablecoins next week, enhancing user experience and market access.

Citrea has introduced ctUSD, a dollar-backed stablecoin for the Bitcoin ecosystem, ensuring compliance and reducing fragmentation. Backed by T-bills and cash, it aims to establish a secure liquidity layer without relying on third-party solutions.

A new MBA case study from IVEY Publishing highlights how Polygon achieved wallet acquisition costs below $1 through innovative strategies. Utilizing Addressable's technology, Polygon effectively targeted users in NFTs, gaming, DeFi, and enterprise, providing insights for future blockchain marketing.

The Kaito token dropped 20% after X blocked apps rewarding user posts to combat spam, impacting the overall InfoFi market, which saw declines in multiple tokens and a total market value decrease of 11.5%.

Ripple invests $150 million in LMAX to enhance RLUSD's role as collateral for FX and crypto trading, leveraging LMAX's infrastructure for institutional clients and promoting stablecoin use in traditional finance.

State Street is set to launch tokenized deposits, stablecoins, and ETFs as part of its expansion into the digital asset market, collaborating with firms like Franklin Resources and Fidelity, marking a shift towards active product development.

CME Group is set to launch futures contracts for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM) on February 9, pending regulatory approval, expanding its digital asset offerings amid rising demand for regulated crypto futures.

MetaMask has added native TRON support to its mobile and browser wallets, enabling users to manage TRON assets and interact with dApps seamlessly. This enhancement promotes multichain compatibility and aims to improve user experience in decentralized finance.

Bitmine invests $200 million in MrBeast's Beast Industries to integrate decentralized finance into new financial services. This partnership marks Beast’s expansion beyond entertainment and explores potential fintech opportunities.

The London Stock Exchange launched the blockchain-based Digital Settlement House (LSEG DiSH) for instant settlement of commercial bank money, enhancing efficiency and reducing risks across traditional and digital asset networks.

Amazon's $475 million investment in Saks Global is jeopardized after the luxury retailer's bankruptcy filing. Saks seeks financing that could undermine Amazon's equity rights, prompting legal opposition from the tech giant.