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Crypto exchange OKX has officially rolled out its **OKX Card** in Europe on January 28, 2026, enabling users to spend stablecoins seamlessly at merchants accepting Mastercard. The debit card, issued through regulated Electronic Money Institution (EMI) partner Monavate, allows direct payments from self-custody wallets via OKX Pay, converting stablecoins at the point of sale without manual top-ups or separate apps. …

Bitcoin has faced a sharp relative decline against silver, with the BTC/silver ratio breaking key support and hitting levels reminiscent of the 2022 FTX capitulation, prompting traders to call the move “insane.” As of January 27–28, 2026, the ratio hovers near 780—below 2017 peaks and close to the ~700 low from Bitcoin’s cycle bottom—after silver surged dramatically while BTC consolidated …

South Dakota State Representative Logan Manhart has reintroduced legislation to permit the state to invest public funds in Bitcoin, reviving a proposal deferred last year. On January 27, 2026, Manhart filed House Bill 1155 (HB 1155), which would amend state code to allow the State Investment Council to allocate up to 10% of public treasury funds into Bitcoin alongside traditional …

Morgan Stanley has launched a dedicated digital-asset strategy and appointed longtime executive **Amy Oldenburg** to lead it as head of digital-asset strategy, a newly created role announced on January 27, 2026. This move builds on the bank’s accelerating push into cryptocurrencies, following recent filings for spot Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana ETFs, and plans for a proprietary crypto wallet in the …

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a Coinbase cryptocurrency advertising campaign, ruling it “irresponsible” for downplaying investment risks amid economic pressures. The decision, announced January 27, 2026, follows complaints about a satirical video and three posters that linked Coinbase to solutions for the cost-of-living crisis. **What Happened?** The campaign, launched in August 2025, featured a musical-style video depicting …