Crypto News

Buterin calls 2026 the year to reclaim self-sovereign computing

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Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin details his 2026 “self-sovereign” tech stack, swapping Big Tech apps for encrypted, open-source and local privacy tools.

Published Date: 2026-01-23 08:34:19
Creator: Cointelegraph by Christina Comben
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Ledger said to be in talks with Goldman Sachs, Barclays on US IPO: FT

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The Financial Times reports that Ledger is planning a US IPO at a $4 billion valuation as hardware wallet demand increases amid crypto fraud and hacks.

Published Date: 2026-01-23 08:19:26
Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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Will XRP price double again? 'Latent' buy pressure puts shorts in danger

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Similar XRP funding conditions preceded rebounds of about 50% in August and September 2024 and about 100% in April 2025.

Published Date: 2026-01-23 07:24:13
Creator: Cointelegraph by Yashu Gola
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Crypto adoption ‘emerging unevenly across regions,’ says PwC

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PricewaterhouseCoopers says that crypto is working in a “fragmented global ecosystem,” tackling different challenges in different markets.

Published Date: 2026-01-23 06:12:08
Creator: Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons
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Bitcoin miners brace for major ice storm across southern US

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Bitcoin miners have powered down to ease the load on the grid in the past, such as in 2022, when Texas miners curtailed their activities amid a major winter storm.

Published Date: 2026-01-23 06:08:28
Creator: Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte
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US bank lobby says stopping stablecoin yields a top 2026 priority

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The American Bankers Association’s fight over stablecoin yields has become its top priority as Congress looks to pass crypto market structure legislation before the midterms.

Published Date: 2026-01-23 05:27:15
Creator: Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons
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Ethereum mainnet daily active addresses surpass all layer-2s

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Ethereum mainnet surpassed all layer-2 networks in daily active addresses in January, though security analysts attributed part of the spike to address poisoning attacks.

Published Date: 2026-01-23 02:46:22
Creator: Cointelegraph by Martin Young
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Bitcoiners reject quantum computing fears as cause of price slump

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Some Bitcoiners are “highly skeptical” that quantum computing is to blame for Bitcoin’s sideways price action, while others argue it’s a major issue.

Published Date: 2026-01-23 01:42:37
Creator: Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons
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Bitcoin options show pro traders expect more downside, but also plan to accumulate

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Bitcoin derivatives markets show traders holding steady, but the path back to $95,000 relies on institutional inflows returning, especially after this week’s $1.58 billion outflow.

Published Date: 2026-01-23 01:04:19
Creator: Cointelegraph by Marcel Pechman
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‘Literally billions’ of AI agents to use stablecoins in 5 years: Circle CEO

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Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire says AI agents have no alternative to stablecoins and will conduct everyday activities with the tokens within as little as three years.

Published Date: 2026-01-23 00:46:15
Creator: Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea
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