Stablecoins Could Power Global Payments: Druckenmiller

Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller said blockchain and stablecoins may only be a decade away from powering the global payments system — though he isn’t sold on the idea of crypto functioning as a store of value. In an interview with Morgan Stanley recorded on Jan. 30 and released on Friday, the former hedge fund manager…

ETH Bulls Target $2.8K But Data Highlights Many Hurdles

After reaching a monthly high of $2,209 on Friday, Ether (ETH) price fell back below a key monthly resistance, which has been tested five times since February. While onchain data highlights a large cluster of investors near $2,800, Ether’s futures market data shows traders are scaling back positions after this week’s rally. Investors’ $2,800 cost…

Hong Kong to Approve First Stablecoin Licenses for Banks

HSBC Holdings and a joint venture led by Standard Chartered are reportedly set to become the first authorized stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is expected to issue stablecoin licenses to HSBC and Standard Chartered, the South China Morning Post reported Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. HSBC and…

ETH Bulls Target $2.8K But Data Highlights Many Hurdles

After reaching a monthly high of $2,209 on Friday, Ether (ETH) price fell back below a key monthly resistance, which has been tested five times since February. While onchain data highlights a large cluster of investors near $2,800, Ether’s futures market data shows traders are scaling back positions after this week’s rally. Investors’ $2,800 cost…

ETH Bulls Target $2.8K But Data Highlights Many Hurdles

After reaching a monthly high of $2,209 on Friday, Ether (ETH) price fell back below a key monthly resistance, which has been tested five times since February. While onchain data highlights a large cluster of investors near $2,800, Ether’s futures market data shows traders are scaling back positions after this week’s rally. Investors’ $2,800 cost…

Key BTC Price Levels to Watch Above $74K

Bitcoin (BTC) price rallied close to a monthly high near $74,000, posting a 10.42% weekly gain, its strongest seven-day return since September 2025.  The spot market activity, exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows, and corporate-level BTC accumulation suggest a positive shift in demand, as analysts monitor whether the renewed buying pressure can support a rally to higher…

Ethereum Foundation Outlines Ethos and Responsibilities in New Mandate

The Ethereum Foundation, the non-profit organization that stewards the development of the Ethereum ecosystem, published its mandate on Friday, reaffirming its role and the core pillars of Ethereum. The Ethereum Foundation’s two stated goals are that Ethereum remains decentralized and that users have a “final say” over their onchain assets and data, while the protocol…

Ethereum Foundation Outlines Ethos and Responsibilities in New Mandate

The Ethereum Foundation, the non-profit organization that stewards the development of the Ethereum ecosystem, published its mandate on Friday, reaffirming its role and the core pillars of Ethereum. The Ethereum Foundation’s two stated goals are that Ethereum remains decentralized and that users have a “final say” over their onchain assets and data, while the protocol…

Arthur Hayes Says Hyperliquid’s HYPE Token Could Reach $150 by 2026

Why Arthur Hayes is bullish: In an interview with CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie on MArkets Outlook, Hayes said Hyperliquid has separated itself from competing perpetual futures exchanges with real usage rather than incentive-driven volume. Hayes told Sanasie he sold his firm’s HYPE position around $50–$55 ahead of expected token unlock pressure but turned bullish again after…

Bank of England Comes Around on Stablecoins

The Bank of England’s (BOE) position on stablecoins is evolving to a more friendly stance, but according to the bank’s deputy governor, constructive dialogue with the industry is still lacking. The UK’s central bank launched a consultation on stablecoins in November last year. Some of the proposed requirements drew the ire of crypto industry representatives,…