Crypto News
Belarus creates legal framework for ‘cryptobanks’ in new presidential decree
The rules allow banks to combine token activity with payments and financial services under central bank and tech park oversight.
Published Date: 2026-01-16 11:30:57Creator: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra
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Crypto exchanges face ban in South Korea as Google Play updates rules
Google will require proof of FIU registration acceptance for crypto apps, raising compliance hurdles for offshore exchanges serving South Korean users.
Published Date: 2026-01-16 10:39:00Creator: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra
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Bitcoin traders predict ‘strong run-up’ as classic chart targets $113K
The recovery may continue as long as Bitcoin achieves a daily close above $98,000, with the technical setup projecting 18% gains ahead.
Published Date: 2026-01-16 10:28:08Creator: Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale
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Moldova moves to regulate crypto under EU-style MiCA rules
Moldova plans to introduce its first crypto law in 2026, aligning with the EU’s MiCA framework while warning citizens about digital asset risks.
Published Date: 2026-01-16 10:18:32Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Polygon trims workforce amid $250M stablecoin payments pivot
The restructuring comes as the company integrates new payments assets and narrows its mandate, with several employees saying on X that they were affected by the layoffs.
Published Date: 2026-01-16 09:54:11Creator: Cointelegraph by Christina Comben
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KBC Bank to launch Bitcoin and Ether trading in Belgium under MiCA
The lender will offer crypto trading through its Bolero platform as Belgium’s MiCA rules take effect, despite no licenses yet appearing on the ESMA’s register.
Published Date: 2026-01-16 09:10:06Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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Nexo to pay $500K fine to California regulator over ‘risky loans’
California’s finance watchdog claims Nexo made nearly 5,500 loans to Californians without a valid license and did not properly assess their ability to repay.
Published Date: 2026-01-16 01:59:26Creator: Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons
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Iran’s crypto ecosystem spikes to $7.8B amid mass protests: Chainalysis
Bitcoin has become an “element of resistance” in Iran, providing liquidity in an increasingly restricted economic environment, says Chainalysis.
Published Date: 2026-01-16 01:53:46Creator: Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte
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Kaito winds down crypto-backed ‘Yaps’ as X bans payments for ‘AI slop’
The Kaito.ai and Cookie DAO tokens fell over 15% after X’s ban, a move X’s head of product Nikita Bier said should improve user experience on the social media platform.
Published Date: 2026-01-16 01:09:27Creator: Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea
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Uniswap lands on OKX’s X Layer as exchange deepens DeFi strategy
The integration marks a key step in the crypto exchange's second-phase rollout, bringing Uniswap’s markets directly to its layer-2 network.
Published Date: 2026-01-16 01:00:00Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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