Author: Oguz Ozdemir
Halving block times on opBNB shifts the focus from raw throughput to user experience, especially for latency-sensitive DeFi apps. BNB Chain’s Layer 2 network opBNB completed its Fourier mainnet hard fork on January 7 to cut block times in half. The upgrade marks a meaningful step in BNB Chain’s scaling push, improving transaction speed and reinforcing its position as one of the busiest blockchain ecosystems in terms of user activity. Fourier Hard Fork Halves Block Times on opBNB The Fourier upgrade went live at 03:00 UTC on January 7, according to an announcement from BNB Chain developers posted on…
China has issued a fresh warning that puts real-world asset (RWA) tokenization firmly in the danger zone. According to an article compiled by Wu Blockchain, Chinese regulators now classify RWA tokenization as illegal financial activity, not a gray-area innovation. The warning came through a joint notice signed by seven major financial industry associations. These include groups tied to banking, securities, asset management, payments, and listed companies. When bodies at this level speak together, it usually signals serious financial risk concerns. China Classifies RWA as Illegal Finance, Warning Both Domestic and Overseas Operators By @mankunlaw China’s financial industry associations issued a…
Morgan Stanley, the $1.8 trillion banking giant, has applied to launch two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking the prices of Bitcoin and Solana with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).The filings mark a watershed moment for the Wall Street giant, pushing one of the world’s most recognizable banking brands deeper into the crypto ecosystem.Matt Hougan, the Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, observed that while the bank currently oversees a roster of 20 ETFs, the vast majority operate under its subsidiary brands, such as Calvert, Parametric, or Eaton Vance.Consequently, the proposed Bitcoin and Solana funds would mark only the third and…
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Morgan Stanley’s decision to launch its own Bitcoin ETF is a major bullish signal for the crypto market, highlighting untapped investor demand and shifting institutional dynamics, according to Bitwise advisor Jeff Park. Summary Speaking Wednesday, Jeff Park outlined three key reasons why the move reinforces his bullish outlook. The market is far larger than anticipated: even two years after the first ETF launch, Morgan Stanley sees enough demand through its proprietary wealth channels to justify a branded product. “It means we are still so early,” Park said. The investment bank filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to seek…
Two top crypto exchange platforms just added support for a newly launched zero-knowledge (ZK) proof altcoin. In a new X post, top US crypto exchange Coinbase says it is enabling trading of the crypto asset Brevis (BREV). Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by volume, says it’s also added support for the digital asset. BREV, the native token of the Brevis blockchain project, is used for staking, proof payments and decentralized governance. The Brevis altcoin project aims to enhance blockchain utility by providing streamlined, off-chain processing using ZK proofs. ZK proofs can be used to verify transactions or other data…
Morgan Stanley has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund [ETF]. With this move, it enters a market that is no longer defined by rapid inflows but by a more competitive and recalibrating demand environment. The Form S-1 filing, submitted on 6 January 2026, outlines plans for the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust. It is a passive vehicle designed to track the price of Bitcoin through direct holdings. While the filing itself is procedural, its timing stands out. It comes as U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have experienced sustained net outflows…
Darius Baruo Jan 07, 2026 07:44 Lido DAO trades at $0.65 as major holders accumulate despite Bitcoin’s decline, with technical indicators flashing bullish signals ahead of key resistance. Arthur Hayes just dropped $260,000 on Lido DAO tokens, and he’s not alone. Whale holdings in LDO have surged 30% over the past week while Bitcoin struggles to find direction, creating an unusual divergence that has technical analysts paying close attention. The liquid staking protocol’s native token trades at $0.65, up a modest 0.57% in the past 24 hours, but the real story lies beneath…
Bitcoin price saw a slight dip and sat near $91,300 at the time of writing. Gains on Tuesday followed bullish news from the MSCI. Will BTC bounce to reclaim $94,000, or will another rejection push prices under $90,000? Bitcoin slipped to below $91,000 after hitting a fresh rejection near the $95,000 resistance level. The decline came amid a 3% dump for the bellwether cryptocurrency in the early US trading session on January 7, 2026. Market data shows the price of Bitcoin fell to lows of $90,986 across major exchanges. However, bulls were showing resilience as the price moved back above…
After enduring weeks of capitulation, sustained price declines, and overall market weakness last year, XRP is showing signs of a recovery. The cryptocurrency has rebounded above the $2.2 level after beginning the new year at a low of above $1.90. According to a crypto expert, XRP’s long-term outlook remains significantly bullish. He compares XRP’s projected trajectory to gold’s price movement, predicting a similar historic all-time high rally. XRP Tracks Gold’s Historic Run Market analyst ‘Steph is Crypto’ has stated that XRP is showing a rare chart setup that closely mirrors gold’s macro move between 2023 and 2025. In his analysis…