Kraken launches DeFi Earn in the US, Canada, and Europe offering up to 8% APY
Kraken, the US-based crypto exchange, today launched DeFi Earn, a new product allowing users to earn onchain rewards of up to 8% APY directly within its app without manual wallet setup or technical DeFi interactions. The product is available to…
99Bitcoins Exclusive: Fireblocks Calls 2026 the ‘Rollout Year’ For Crypto Despite Rising Geopolitical Tensions
Davos 2026 did put crypto back in the global spotlight. It may not have dominated the WEF agenda but it was a part of enough speeches and conversations to move markets and set narratives for 2026. What was the big…
Bitcoin Price Suddenly Plunges Below $88K as Hourly Liquidations Explode
Over $130M worth of leveraged positions were wiped out in the past 60 minutes alone. After a relatively quiet weekend when neither the buyers nor the sellers could regain control, BTC’s price is once again heading south to a…
Crypto market dips amid trade war fears ahead of FOMC decision and earnings
The crypto market dipped while the Fear and Greed Index remained in the fear zone amid renewed trade war fears and as traders waited for key corporate earnings and the Federal Reserve decision. Summary The crypto market retreated as trade…
Gemini to close NFT marketplace Nifty Gateway as it sharpens focus on super app vision
Gemini is winding down its NFT marketplace Nifty Gateway as it shifts focus toward building a one-stop super app for customers. The digital art platform has entered withdrawal-only mode and will cease operations on February 23, according to a statement…
Why SKY Is Surging +8% While The Rest of Crypto Bleeds Red?
On January 22, Sky’s SKY token rose about +8% in 24 hours, moving against a softer crypto market. SKY, the governance token of Sky Protocol, traded between $0.066 and $0.067 across major exchanges, including Binance, Coinbase, and Kraken. (Source: Coingecko)…
Vitalik Buterin Calls for Mass Adoption of Decentralized Privacy Tools
Buterin said 2026 should mark a push toward computing self-sovereignty, extending far beyond blockchain systems. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has said he spent the past year replacing mainstream software with privacy-first, decentralized alternatives, arguing that users should stop sending…
Visa taps Mercuryo to accelerate crypto-to-fiat payments
Visa Inc. said Thursday it has partnered with crypto payments firm Mercuryo to let users convert digital assets into fiat currency and send the proceeds to Visa cards using Visa Direct, the company’s real-time payments network. Summary Visa partnered with…
Charles Hoskinson criticizes Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse for backing flawed CLARITY Act
Charles Hoskinson publicly challenged Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse over his support for the draft CLARITY Act, calling the bill a dangerous compromise rather than real regulatory clarity. The Cardano founder argued during a recent livestream that the current bill version,…
Trump Tariffs: WTF is Wrong With Americans And What to Buy?
When President Donald Trump acquires Greenland following this recent wave of Trump tariffs, every market is going to pump like crazy, and metals are going to correct significantly. Prepare wisely. Polymarket, at least, gives this a 21-35% of happening: (Source:…
