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Nasdaq-listed Upexi, a company that strategically acquires Solana (SOL), will introduce a new treasury strategy in 2026 to enhance the risk-adjusted yield on its holdings, according to The Block. The company stated that the new approach aims to increase returns without disrupting existing operations but did not specify how it differs from its current staking-based model. As of Jan. 5, Upexi held 2,174,583 SOL, a 3.2% increase from late October 2025.

U.S. Treasury advisor Lavorgna said the Federal Reserve should continue to cut interest rates, according to a report from Walter Bloomberg.

Cryptocurrency custody firm Fireblocks has acquired TRES, a crypto accounting and tax platform, as it moves to build an on-chain operating system for institutions, according to The Block. Fireblocks CEO Michael Shaulov said the expansion of on-chain business has made financial records capable of handling audits and taxes essential. He added that the acquisition completes an integrated stack for the company, covering custody, transfers, governance, and accounting. The deal is reportedly valued at approximately $130 million.

According to CoinDesk, Wall Street asset manager Bernstein has stated that the cryptocurrency market will bottom out after a correction in late 2025, with a tokenization supercycle expected to drive the next bull run in 2026. The firm anticipates a boom in tokenization across stablecoins, capital markets, and prediction markets. Bernstein has set a Bitcoin price target of $150,000 for 2026 and projects it will reach a cycle peak of $200,000 in 2027. The report also identified crypto-linked stocks like Coinbase and Robinhood as major beneficiaries. Furthermore, Bernstein forecasts that the total stablecoin supply will grow to $420 billion in 2026, a 56% increase year-over-year.

Prosecutors have appealed the acquittal of Avraham Eisenberg in the case involving the DeFi protocol Mango Markets, according to DL News. Last year, a court overturned a guilty verdict for fraud and market manipulation against Eisenberg, ruling that his actions merely exploited a design flaw in the protocol. In their appeal, prosecutors argue the judge ignored key evidence, such as the ordinary meaning of the term "borrow" and the platform's user guide. They further contend that the verdict undermines existing legal principles, stating that the traditional concept of fraud does not change in a blockchain environment. The outcome of the appeal could challenge the "code is law" argument prevalent in the crypto space.

Prominent Hyperliquid trader James Wynn has been liquidated 12 times over the past 24 hours amid a market downturn, according to data from Lookonchain.

Cryptocurrency prediction market platform Polymarket has entered into an exclusive partnership with Dow Jones Media, according to BeInCrypto. Under the agreement, Polymarket will provide its prediction market data and related metrics to Dow Jones affiliates, including Barron's and The Wall Street Journal, for use in their market analysis and reporting.

Whale Alert reported that 250 million USDC has been minted at the USDC Treasury.

Whale Alert reported that 250 million USDC has been minted at the USDC Treasury.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong warned on X that a U.S. policy banning or restricting interest payments on stablecoins would severely damage their competitiveness. He contrasted this with China, noting that the People's Bank of China has issued guidance allowing interest payments on its central bank digital currency (CBDC) wallets. Armstrong suggested that China likely made this decision because it benefits ordinary citizens and creates a competitive advantage. He criticized the U.S. approach, arguing that its competitiveness will be significantly impacted if the current policy stance is maintained and that the market should be left to regulate itself.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes argued that the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the U.S. would trigger a surge in Bitcoin's price, DL News reported. He analyzed that the U.S. government would seize Venezuela's oil assets to curb inflation while continuing its monetary expansion. Hayes stated that an increased dollar supply would, in turn, cause the prices of Bitcoin and some other cryptocurrencies to surge. He previously predicted that BTC could rise to $200,000 by March 2026.

Coinbase announced that it has added RAY, ENERGY, ELSA, and FUN to its listing roadmap.

Blockchain infrastructure provider Everstake has formed a strategic partnership with Cometh, a DeFi infrastructure and custody firm licensed under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, DailyHodl reported. The collaboration will enable clients to deposit fiat currency from their bank accounts, convert it into cryptocurrency for staking, and receive the resulting rewards back in fiat. Under the agreement, Cometh will handle MiCA-compliant custody and client onboarding, while Everstake will provide its institutional-grade staking infrastructure. The companies stated that the system is designed to offer access to Web3 yield opportunities with the convenience of a traditional bank transfer.

Mike McGlone, a senior macro strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, has warned that Bitcoin could fall to the $50,000 level in 2026, U.Today reported. He noted that Bitcoin's price is closely linked to stock market volatility and the recent strength in gold, pointing out that the combination of surging gold prices and low stock volatility has historically not been sustainable. McGlone further explained that if the stock market becomes unstable, Bitcoin could undergo a correction similar to other risk assets. He suggested that a spike in gold prices in 2025 could be interpreted as a leading signal of future market stress.

The three major U.S. stock indices have opened higher, with the S&P 500 up 0.07%, the Nasdaq Composite up 0.12%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.14%.

Tony Volpon, a former director of the Central Bank of Brazil, has unveiled a revenue-sharing stablecoin pegged to the Brazilian real called BRD, Coindesk reported. The stablecoin is backed by Brazilian government bonds and is structured to provide exposure to the country's current benchmark interest rate of 15%. Volpon stated that the goal is to give foreign and institutional investors easier access to Brazil's high-interest-rate environment. He also explained that the project is expected to reduce government borrowing costs by increasing demand for the bonds. BRD is the first real-pegged stablecoin to explicitly feature a revenue-sharing structure, distinguishing it from existing competitors like BRZ and BBRL.

Global Bitcoin ATM operator CoinFlip has launched a dollar-cost averaging (DCA) cryptocurrency investment program for U.S. workers, according to Cointelegraph. The service operates through direct payroll deductions, automatically purchasing assets on each payday. Users can invest in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and select stablecoins, with a minimum investment of $25 per paycheck. CoinFlip stated that the product is designed to meet demand from employees who favor long-term, installment-based purchasing strategies.

Cryptocurrency wallet infrastructure developer Dfns has partnered with blockchain privacy project Concordium to launch an identity-based Web3 wallet solution, Cointelegraph reported. The new offering allows financial institutions and businesses to provide regulatory-compliant, privacy-focused wallets without needing to build complex identity infrastructure.

JPMorgan is set to launch its deposit token, JPM Coin, on the Canton Network, a blockchain focused on the tokenization of real-world assets, The Block reported. This marks the second blockchain integration for the token, following its deployment on Base, Coinbase's proprietary Layer 2 network. JPMorgan has been using JPM Coin since 2023 to facilitate tokenized U.S. dollar and euro deposit transfers for its corporate clients.

Babylon Labs, the developer of a Bitcoin staking protocol, has secured a $15 million investment from a16z Crypto, Fortune reported. The company's specific valuation was not disclosed.

U.S. asset manager WisdomTree has voluntarily withdrawn its application for a spot XRP ETF, Cryptopolitan reported.

Strategy's preferred stock (STRC) has recovered to its par value of $100 in pre-market trading, Coindesk reported. According to the report, this marks the first time STRC has reached its par value in pre-market since last November, enabling the company to issue new shares through an at-the-market offering. This development opens up the possibility of the company making additional Bitcoin purchases.

Video sharing platform Rumble has launched Rumble Wallet, a non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet, in partnership with USDT issuer Tether. The wallet is directly integrated into the Rumble platform and supports USDT, Tether Gold (XAUt), and BTC. Users can use the wallet to directly tip content creators with cryptocurrency.

South Korean crypto exchange Upbit has announced the addition of Time Weighted Average Price (TWAP) orders. This feature allows users to split a large order into smaller quantities and execute them at regular intervals over a specified period. The TWAP function is available for both market and limit orders on its won-denominated trading pairs, with order sizes ranging from 1 million won (approx. $730) to 50 billion won (approx. $36.5 million).

Stablecoins are transforming from a crypto-native tool into a core foundation for institutional markets, according to the "2026 Global Outlook" report from global credit rating agency Moody's. The agency estimates that stablecoins processed 87% more payment volume in 2025 than in the prior year, amounting to approximately $900 million based on on-chain transactions, CoinTelegraph reported. Moody's explained that stablecoins are evolving into a form of digital cash for liquidity management, collateral, and settlement, adding that the financial system is becoming increasingly tokenized.