Thailand clears crypto for derivatives trading, opens door to Bitcoin futures
Thailand has formally integrated cryptocurrencies into its financial markets after the Cabinet approved amendments expanding the scope of assets permitted under the countryās Derivatives Act.
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Bitcoinās Lightning Network clears record $1M transfer to Kraken
Secure Digital Markets sent $1M in Bitcoin to Kraken over Lightning, showcasing near-instant, low-fee settlement for institutional-size payments.
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Vitalik Buterin Pushes Ethereum Builders to Move Beyond Clone Chains
Vitalik Buterin has warned Ethereum developers against building ācopy-pasteā EVM chains and superficial layer-2 connections, arguing that the ecosystem risks stagnation if it continues prioritising convenience over genuine innovation.
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Binance Leads January Exchange Reserves Ranking With $155.6B in Holdings
Binance ranked first in January 2026 Major Crypto Exchange Reserves Ranking Report with total reserves of approximately $155.64 billion surpassing all other major trading platforms, according to CoinMarketCap.
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Trump Expected to Nominate Bitcoin-Friendly Kevin Warsh as Next Fed Chair
Markets have reacted to the prospect of a more hawkish Fed, with the dollar strengthening and Treasury yields rising.
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Bybit to Launch Dollar Accounts With Partner Banks ā Can Crypto Go Mainstream?
Bybit plans to launch dollar-denominated banking accounts with IBANs through licensed partners in February 2026, positioning the world's second-largest exchange to operate like a neo-bank with 18-currency support.
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