Cryptomarket

UBS Group AG is preparing a move that could bring crypto investing into its private banking business. Plans are taking shape to give selected high-net-worth clients access to digital assets, marking a shift in how the Swiss bank approaches the sector. The effort reflects growing client demand, ongoing regulatory review, and UBS’s wider push into blockchain-based finance.

At Davos 2026, AI establishes itself as the new playground for private equity giants. OpenAI and Anthropic show record valuations, fueled by investors' FOMO. But could this frenzy overshadow interest in crypto and bitcoin?

The crypto market evolves at a crazy pace, and Binance Wallet has just changed the game with three new AI tools: Topic Rush, Social Hype, and AI Assistant. Discover how these innovations help you anticipate crypto market movements and make informed decisions without wasting time.

The boundary between traditional banks and crypto could soon disappear. In Davos, David Sacks, White House crypto advisor, stated that these two worlds will soon form just one. Indeed, the CLARITY Act, a decisive bill for the future of the sector in the United States, is at stake. Behind the debates on stablecoin yields, a complete reconfiguration of the financial industry is emerging amid political tensions, power struggles, and strategic ambitions.

At Davos 2026, Scott Bessent reaffirms Trump’s Bitcoin vision: a strategic reserve to assert American crypto leadership. But behind this reaffirmation, doubt persists. Is it a show of strength or an admission of a lack of real progress in crypto innovation?

Crypto funds attract capital again. With more than $2 billion injected in one week, the sector records an unprecedented influx, dominated by bitcoin-backed products. While traditional markets falter, institutional investors redirect their strategy towards cryptos. This renewed interest propels crypto ETPs to the forefront, acting as a strong recovery signal and a tactical repositioning amid economic uncertainties.

While the crypto ecosystem oscillates between uncertainty and consolidation, Solana attracts an unexpected wave of users. In the space of 24 hours, more than 8.9 million new addresses were created on the network, a record that reignites attention on this blockchain known for its speed and efficiency. Behind this sudden enthusiasm lies a more nuanced reality, where the enthusiasm of newcomers clashes with fragile technical signals.

Ethereum has not "lost", but it has sometimes compromised. That is the quite direct message that Vitalik Buterin put back on the table on Friday 16 January 2026. He promises a year of reconquest: easier to verify the network yourself, easier to use dApps without trusting intermediaries, and easier to take back control of your data.

The crypto market returns to a more neutral tone, but remains quiet. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has risen to 54, a sign of a return to balance after weeks dominated by fear, while prices stabilize. Yet, the most telling signal comes from elsewhere: spot volumes remain close to…

Yield stablecoins are shaking up the crypto universe and worrying JPMorgan. The GENIUS Act could become the key to strict regulation. Between innovation and the threat of a parallel bank, the future of stablecoins is being decided now. Dive into the analysis of the issues and discover why this debate is crucial.

The Sui blockchain experienced a major outage lasting nearly six hours, completely interrupting transactions and freezing over one billion dollars of on-chain value. The incident, confirmed by the Sui Foundation, reignites the debate about the resilience of so-called “high-throughput” blockchains in a crypto context where technical reliability is becoming a…

Bitcoin and Ether crossed major technical thresholds on January 14, triggering nearly 700 million dollars in liquidations on short positions. In the absence of a fundamental catalyst, this brutal movement highlights the weight of market mechanics and leverage effects in the dynamics of cryptos. Thus, in a few hours, the excess exposures were swept away, recalling the vulnerability of poorly calibrated speculative strategies.

The crypto market is entering a major zone of uncertainty. According to Wintermute, the historic four-year cycle, a pillar of investment strategies for over a decade, may have reached its limits. In a report published in early January, the market maker mentions a deep break in 2025, a strong signal that 2026 will not be a simple rebound, but a true test of resilience for an ecosystem undergoing redefinition.

The release of the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the United States triggered a brutal movement on crypto derivatives, exposing an unprecedented imbalance on XRP. Ripple's asset recorded a wave of massive liquidations, revealing a lightning-fast repositioning of traders facing a possible monetary shift.

The crypto landscape is evolving rapidly. Once dominated by individuals, the market is now entering a phase where institutional giants take control. This change is no longer measured in trends, but in S-1 filings, MSCI indexes, and billions reallocated. According to the latest Binance Research report, the ecosystem is undergoing a structural transformation. Crypto no longer operates on the margins of traditional markets; it is now deeply rooted there.

In January 2026, Ethereum shows social sentiment at its lowest, strangely reminiscent of the period preceding its historic 2025 rally. With 59% of traders betting on surpassing $4,250 and experts mentioning a potential of $10,000, the question arises: does this decline herald an imminent explosion?

Stablecoins have long been the discreet plumbing of crypto. Nobody applauds them, but without them, part of the market seizes up. Today, they are coming out of the shadows for a very concrete reason: savings and bank deposits. In the United States, local bank leaders are pressing the Senate to tighten certain points of legislation on stablecoins. Their fear: seeing part of the deposits migrate to dollar tokens, attracted by “rewards” that increasingly look like a yield. On the other side, JPMorgan refuses to give in to alarmism. The bank sees it rather as a new brick in a monetary system already composed of several layers. And this reading gap says a lot about the battle underway: financial stability, competition, or a simple war of models?

Bitcoin faces a decisive zone. As the post-halving euphoria fades, the spotlight turns to a key level: $65,000. Much more than a former peak, this threshold becomes a cycle indicator, at the intersection of technical tensions and long-term projections. Jurrien Timmer, macroeconomic director at Fidelity, revives the debate by highlighting, via the power law model, that a drop below this level could trigger a prolonged compression phase.

Barely relaunched in the United States, Polymarket is already facing local regulation. Tennessee has just issued an official injunction, accusing it of illegally offering contracts on sporting events. This decision, a first at the state level, could mark a turning point in the legal battle between blockchain platforms and state authorities. At the heart of the case is the legitimacy of predictive markets under federal regulation versus strict local gambling laws.

X, Elon Musk’s social network, is accused by Ki Young Ju (CryptoQuant) of censoring legitimate crypto content while failing to control bots. A revelation that raises questions about the future of decentralized exchanges and the credibility of social platforms. Why is crypto the target?

Chainlink remains stuck in a micro-range, between $12 and $16, leaving traders waiting for a strong signal. As the crypto market hesitates, opportunities hide in the technical details. Should we anticipate a breakout or a rebound?

The American crypto law that was supposed to finally "put things in order" today looks like a rocket ready to launch... with a stuck pin. This pin is an ethics clause. And it might be enough to derail the whole rest. In short: Democratic senators demand safeguards against conflicts of interest. Without that, they threaten to withdraw their votes. Ruben Gallego even talks about a "red line".

Facing a crypto ecosystem in search of clear landmarks, Nasdaq and CME Group combine their expertise to establish a new benchmark index. With the Nasdaq CME Group Crypto Index, the two giants aim to structure a still fragmented market by providing a robust, transparent, and calibrated framework for the needs of institutional investors. A strategic initiative that could redefine the standards of crypto exposure in traditional finance.

On-chain data reveals a troubling trend: Bitcoin whales have sold 220,000 BTC in one year. A massive leak or anticipation of an imminent crash? Analysis of causes, risks, and opportunities to seize before it's too late.

The crypto sector, already weakened by tax issues and complex regulation, faces a new threat: the leak of sensitive data. An investigation in France reveals that a tax agent allegedly exposed private information about crypto owners. This revelation raises concerns about the security of tax data and the increased risk of physical attacks against investors. Such a scandal highlights the vulnerabilities of a system meant to protect citizens' confidentiality.

In Manosque, France, a woman experienced a true nightmare: kidnapped and assaulted at gunpoint for cryptos. This shocking news story reveals an alarming trend, criminals increasingly targeting holders of digital assets. Why this violence and how to protect yourself? The investigation and answers in this article.

Morgan Stanley has never been the type to chase trends. So when the bank announces a digital asset wallet, designed for crypto but also for tokenized real-world assets (RWA), the signal is clear. Wall Street no longer just wants to “tolerate” the sector, it wants to hold the keys. According to Barron’s, this digital wallet is expected to launch in 2026 and aim, from the start, at a hybrid mix: crypto on one side, real-world assets (stocks, bonds, real estate) on the other.

On January 7, 2026, XRP ETFs broke their 36-day streak of net inflows with $40.8 million in outflows. A strong signal for the crypto market, as Bitcoin and Ethereum face similar flows. Why this reversal? Analysis of causes, players, and consequences for investors.