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Bitcoin faced renewed selling pressure this week, dipping below $89,000 (trading around $87,800–$88,700 as of January 29, 2026) after the U.S. Federal Reserve’s January 28 FOMC meeting. The Fed held rates steady at 3.5%–3.75% but struck a hawkish tone—highlighting elevated inflation risks, a resilient economy, and limited near-term cuts (markets now expect fewer than two 25bps reductions in 2026). This …

Bybit, the world’s second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, announced on January 29, 2026, plans to introduce **”MyBank”** accounts, enabling users to hold and manage US dollars and other fiat currencies through partnerships with traditional licensed banks. Set for a February 2026 rollout (pending approvals), these accounts feature personal **International Bank Account Numbers (IBANs)** for seamless transfers across 18 fiat …

Japan-based Metaplanet Inc., a prominent Bitcoin treasury company, approved a major capital raise of up to ¥21 billion (approximately $137 million) through a third-party allotment on January 29, 2026. The structure includes issuing 24,529,000 new common shares at ¥499 each, expected to raise ~¥12.24 billion (~$82 million), plus 25th Series stock acquisition rights that could yield an additional ~¥8.8 billion …

In a landmark step for digital finance, the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has approved **USDU**, the country’s first USD-backed stablecoin, under its Payment Token Services Regulation (PTSR). Issued by Universal Digital Intl Limited—a firm regulated by Abu Dhabi Global Market’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA)—USDU marks the UAE’s first registered Foreign Payment Token for USD-denominated settlements. …

The 2021 GameStop frenzy exposed flaws in traditional stock trading when platforms like Robinhood restricted buys on volatile “meme stocks” amid surging retail demand from Reddit’s WallStreetBets. These halts, triggered by liquidity strains and clearinghouse collateral demands under the then T+2 settlement system, sparked widespread criticism over market fairness. Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev recently reflected that the episode was a …