January 2026 FOMC: What the Fed Meeting Means for Bitcoin
The Fed meets January 27-28. Rate hold expected at 96%. Historically, 75% of FOMC meetings trigger Bitcoin corrections. Our complete analysis.
SBI Holdings Launches Blockchain Bonds with XRP Rewards: $64.5M Tokenized in Japan
Japanese financial giant SBI issues 10 billion yen in blockchain bonds with XRP bonuses. A major innovation for tokenization.
Vitalik Buterin Sells $15M in ETH, Backs FOCIL: Ethereum Strengthens Censorship Resistance
Ethereum makes FOCIL official for the Hegota 2026 upgrade. Meanwhile, Vitalik Buterin has sold over 7,000 ETH. Full analysis.
Netherlands Bans Polymarket for Illegal Gambling Services
The Dutch gambling authority (Ksa) orders Polymarket to cease operations, threatening fines up to €840,000. Europe tightens its stance on crypto prediction markets.
MARA Holdings Acquires Majority Stake in Exaion, EDF’s Data Center Subsidiary in France
MARA Holdings, one of the largest publicly traded Bitcoin miners, has acquired a majority stake in Exaion, EDF’s high-performance data center subsidiary. Xavier Niel takes 10% via NJJ Capital. A historic Franco-American partnership leveraging low-carbon energy.
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs — Bitcoin Rebounds
In a landmark 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Trump’s IEEPA tariffs unconstitutional. Bitcoin immediately rallied above $67,000 as markets celebrated the ruling.
Digital Euro: ECB Targets 2027 Pilot Launch as Lagarde Succession Looms
The ECB has unveiled the digital euro pilot timeline for 2027. Payment service providers selection expected in early 2026, with potential launch in 2029. Christine Lagarde’s possible early departure highlights the political stakes surrounding the project.
California Crypto Licensing: DFAL Takes Effect July 2026
California requires crypto firms to obtain a DFAL license by July 1, 2026. Applications open March 9 via NMLS. Complete breakdown of requirements and industry implications.
Hyperliquid Launches $29 Million DeFi Lobby in Washington
The Hyper Foundation launches the Hyperliquid Policy Center, a DeFi lobbying group funded with 1 million HYPE tokens (~$29M). Led by crypto lawyer Jake Chervinsky, the organization aims to influence US crypto regulation.
France’s AMF Issues MiCA Ultimatum: Crypto Firms Must Comply by July 2026
The French AMF has issued a final warning: crypto providers must obtain MiCA licenses by July 1, 2026 or cease operations. Here’s what you need to know.
