Polymarket recorded more than $11 million in volume on the 2026 World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa, with Mexico priced at a 69% to 70% win probability.
Binance’s WOTD for Jan. 26 to Feb. 1, 2026 carries the Stablecoins theme. The source lists possible 3- to 8-letter answers, along with gameplay rules, extra chances and prize pool details.
Stocks extended a nine-week winning streak and Brent crude held near $92, but major cryptocurrencies failed to follow. Bitcoin and ether both fell nearly 3% over the week as softer spot bitcoin ETF inflows added pressure.
XRP price reached $1.10 ahead of a key Senate procedural vote on the CLARITY Act scheduled between July 13-17. Technical resistance sits at $1.12; analysts highlight $0.85-$1.20 accumulation zone with cycle targets up to $15. XRP ETFs show cumulative inflows of $1.48 billion.
TON Foundation has partnered with Banxa to support stablecoin payments for SMEs across APAC, covering B2B settlements, cross-border transfers, and consumer payments with fiat conversion and compliance handled through Banxa.
Taisu Ventures partners with Keio FinTEK Center to host Keio ChainHack 2026, a pitch and hackathon focused on Web3; portfolio companies Helix, Lofty, and Pruv share milestones.
Coinbase received conditional approval from the OCC to form a federal trust entity for digital asset custody. The move could replace the current state-by-state regulatory patchwork with a single federal rulebook, mainly benefiting institutional clients. Final launch still awaits a pre-opening OCC exam and other conditions.
Blockchain data shows EthereumOG bought 35,723 ETH at an average of $1,563, totaling $55.8 million, just a week after selling large ETH and wstETH holdings near $2,040. Traders are now watching whether the move signals renewed value buying after Ethereum’s sharp correction.
