Solana-based meme coin launchpad Pump.fun is preparing changes to its creator-fee system after concluding that its current structure did not support the platform’s long-term market health.

The Series C funding round, led by Iconiq, will allow the company to expand into key licensed markets, opening the doors for partners to launch compliant solutions in these jurisdictions. Rain also became a unicorn, with its valuation reaching $1.95 billion.

Banking giant Morgan Stanley has announced it’s working on its own proprietary digital wallet.

Bitcoin briefly surged toward $92,000 on Jan. 9 after the U.S. Supreme Court delayed a ruling on the Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs. The price quickly retraced, however, triggering $20 million in liquidations and returning the asset to its $90,000 to $92,000 consolidation zone.

Bitcoin’s march toward $100,000 is gaining momentum as cooling U.S. labor data, shifting Fed policy expectations, and geopolitical tensions converge, setting the stage for renewed price discovery and a possible breakout beyond prior all-time highs.

During a recent interview, President Donald Trump declared that he had no intention of pardoning Sam Bankman-Fried, mixing his name with other high-profile individuals, including Sean Combs, AKA Diddy. Last year, reports stated that SBF’s parents were seeking avenues to reach a pardon for their son.

Australian crypto exchange group DAEX has ceased trading and entered voluntary liquidation. The liquidator is now urging creditors to come forward.

Selling pressure persisted across bitcoin and ether ETFs, while XRP quickly rebounded from its first outflow day. Solana continued to attract fresh capital, reinforcing its growing appeal among investors.

The People’s Bank of China acquired 30,000 troy ounces of gold in December, according to official figures, extending its 14‑month buying streak. China is among the countries with the largest gold reserves, officially holding more than 74 million troy ounces of the precious metal.

Coincheck Group signs a stock purchase agreement to buy 97% of 3iQ for about $112 million.

The company stated that this move served to innovate and find the most productive way to hold ether with institutional-grade infrastructure, using Consensys’ Linea to accomplish this task. Sharplink announced plans to deploy these funds back in October.

Nexo introduces Zero‑Interest Credit, a 0% APR crypto‑backed loan with no fees.

Legendary investor Ray Dalio referred to the continued devaluation of the U.S. dollar as one of the biggest stories of 2025. Dalio explained that while stocks and other investments rose, it was all an illusion, as the dollar fell compared to major fiat currencies and gold.

Bybit’s 2026 crypto outlook argues that macro policy and institutional flows may matter more than historical cycles. Options data, regulatory shifts, and structural changes are expected to shape crypto markets in the year ahead.

In 2025, bitcoin reserves on exchanges fell sharply, signaling a shift toward long‑term custody by institutions, though experts warn this metric is no longer a reliable price indicator.