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Google Play to Ban Overseas Crypto Exchanges in South Korea

Ekemini / ventureburn - Starting January 28, 2026, Google Play will stop listing or updating overseas cryptocurrency exchange and wallet apps in South Korea’s Android app store. This isn’t just another rule change; it’sThe post Google Play to Ban Overseas Crypto Exchanges in Sou…

#fintech #crypto #techpolicy #google #android #government #apps #asia #law #wallet

Google Play to Ban Overseas Crypto Exchanges in South Korea

7 wks / ventureburn / Ekemini

South Korea Tightens Crypto Access as Google Play Blocks Unregistered Exchanges

7 wks / decrypt / Vince Dioquino

Back to Top / Friday, January 16, 2026, 5:21 pm / permalink 18086 / 2 stories in 7 wks


Bitcoin forfeited as part of Samourai case was not sold and will stay in the strategic reserve, says top White House crypto advisor

Sarah Wynn / theblock - U.S. prosecutors did not liquidate digital assets forfeited by Samourai Wallet developers, according to the White House's top crypto advisor.

#blockchain #crypto #techpolicy #government #bitcoin #treasury #cybercrime #law #wallet #crypto

Bitcoin forfeited as part of Samourai case was not sold and will stay in the strategic reserve, says top White House crypto advisor

7 wks / theblock / Sarah Wynn

Bitcoin Seized From Samourai Wallet Has Not Been Sold, White House Says

7 wks / decrypt / Sander Lutz

Back to Top / Friday, January 16, 2026, 3:20 pm / permalink 18072 / 2 stories in 7 wks


Bitcoin pulls back to $94,300 as U.S. stocks sink, precious metals tumble

Krisztian Sandor / coindesk - A selloff in precious metals and lower U.S. stocks appeared to be denting crypto sentiment.

#crypto #stockmarket #business #bitcoin #us #commodities #economy #crypto

Despite the Dip, Bitcoin Just Flashed Its Most Reliable Bullish Signal: Analysis

7 wks / decrypt / Jose Antonio Lanz

Bitcoin’s rally wasn’t enough to push it past $100K this week. Here’s what it needs to get out of this rut.

7 wks / x / @MarketWatch

Nasdaq Warns Bitcoin Hardware Maker Canaan About Delisting

7 wks / decrypt / Stacy Elliott

Bitcoin and Ethereum Waver–Why Did Trading Volume Drop?

7 wks / decrypt / André Beganski

Bitcoin pulls back to $94,300 as U.S. stocks sink, precious metals tumble

7 wks / coindesk / Krisztian Sandor

Back to Top / Friday, January 16, 2026, 11:53 am / permalink 18053 / 5 stories in 7 wks


Riot Platforms, Inc. (RIOT) stock: surges 11% as AMD data center deal signals billion-dollar growth potential

Yasmin Werner / parameter - TLDR Riot shares surge 11% as AMD data center lease unlocks long-term revenue growth Full ownership of Rockdale site boosts Riot’s infrastructure and earnings outlook AMD partnership positions Riot as a major player in large-scale data centers Bitcoin sal…

#crypto #stockmarket #business #datacenter #bitcoin #amd #mining

Bitcoin mining stocks rally as Riot inks AMD deal and Galaxy targets massive expansion in Texas

7 wks / theblock / Daniel Kuhn

Riot Platforms, Inc. (RIOT) stock: surges 11% as AMD data center deal signals billion-dollar growth potential

7 wks / parameter / Yasmin Werner

Riot Platforms surges 11% as lease deal with AMD marks major AI infrastructure pivot

7 wks / coindesk / James Van Straten

Back to Top / Friday, January 16, 2026, 11:53 am / permalink 18051 / 3 stories in 7 wks


BitMine’s $200 million MrBeast investment seen as strategic diversification: B. Riley

Will Canny / coindesk - The investment gives BitMine exposure to consumer media and potential DeFi revenue streams, strengthening its treasury strategy beyond ether accumulation.

#blockchain #fintech #crypto #decentralisation #entertainment #business #finance #mining #media #crypto

Bitmine investment backs $200 million Beast Industries push into Ethereum products for young users - The Cryptonomist

7 wks / cryptonomist

Bitmine Invests $200 Million in Beast Industries - Altcoin Buzz

7 wks / altcoinbuzz

Morning Minute: Tom Lee Backs Mr. Beast with $200M

7 wks / decrypt / Tyler Warner

BitMine’s $200 million MrBeast investment seen as strategic diversification: B. Riley

7 wks / coindesk / Will Canny

Bitmine's $200M Bet on MrBeast: Bridging Ethereum Treasuries and Creator Economies - QUASA Connect

7 wks / quasa

Bitmine (BMNR) Stock: Invests $200M in MrBeast’s Beast Industries Amid Plans for “MrBeast Financial” Crypto Platform

7 wks / parameter / Yasmin Werner

Bitmine’s Bold $200M Bet: Strategic Investment in MrBeast’s Beast Industries Signals New Era - CryptoRank

7 wks / cryptorank

Bitmine Invests $200M in MrBeast’s Beast Industries for DeFi Distribution Infrastructure - Blockonomi

7 wks / blockonomi

Back to Top / Friday, January 16, 2026, 8:21 am / permalink 18017 / 8 stories in 7 wks


Jefferies strategist Christopher Wood swaps bitcoin for gold on quantum computing concern

Shaurya Malwa / coindesk - Christopher Wood, Jefferies' global head of equity strategy, swapped a 10% bitcoin allocation with gold on concern quantum computing could weaken bitcoin’s security case.

#cybersecurity #crypto #quantum #stockmarket #finance #bitcoin #commodities #technology #encryption

Jefferies’ Wood drops 10% bitcoin allocation over quantum computing fears

7 wks / theblock / Brian Danga

Jefferies strategist Christopher Wood swaps bitcoin for gold on quantum computing concern

7 wks / coindesk / Shaurya Malwa

Jefferies’ Wood Drops Bitcoin on Threat From Quantum Computing

7 wks / bloomberg / Sidhartha Shukla

Back to Top / Friday, January 16, 2026, 7:22 am / permalink 18013 / 3 stories in 7 wks


Belarus Sets Rules for Cryptobanks and Token Oversight Under New Decree

Maxwell Mutuma / parameter - TLDR Belarus introduced a formal crypto bank framework after President Alexander Lukashenko signed a decree on January 16. The decree defines a cryptobank as a joint stock company combining token services with banking and payment activities. Crypto banks …

#blockchain #fintech #crypto #techpolicy #banking #government #europe #law #regulation #crypto

Belarus authorizes ‘cryptobanks’ combining token operations with traditional banking

7 wks / theblock / Brian Danga

Belarus Sets Rules for Cryptobanks and Token Oversight Under New Decree

7 wks / parameter / Maxwell Mutuma

Back to Top / Friday, January 16, 2026, 6:20 am / permalink 18005 / 2 stories in 7 wks


Utah man sentenced to three years for fraud, $5.4 million cash-to-crypto scheme

Brian Danga / theblock - Brian Garry Sewell sentenced to three years for defrauding investors of $2.9 million and laundering $5.4 million.

#crypto #banking #government #finance #judiciary #cybercrime #scam #police #law #crypto

Southern Utah man sentenced to 3 years in prison for crypto-linked wire fraud scheme

7 wks / coindesk / Olivier Acuna

Utah man sentenced to three years for fraud, $5.4 million cash-to-crypto scheme

7 wks / theblock / Brian Danga

Utah Man Gets Three Years for $2.9M Fraud Tied to Crypto Cash Scheme

7 wks / decrypt / Vince Dioquino

Back to Top / Friday, January 16, 2026, 4:21 am / permalink 17997 / 3 stories in 7 wks


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