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Crypto remains a key technology for maintaining America’s technological edge, according to a16z, which has raised another $15 billion to back American-aligned tech investments.Tech-focused venture capital firm Andreessen “a16z” Horowitz said it raised over $15 billion to invest in companies and technologies it sees as critical to secure America’s future and win the next century — and crypto remains a key part of that mission.In a post to X Friday, a16z co-founder Ben Horowitz, acknowledged that China and other competitors have caught up to the US in recent decades and that America must continue to innovate to preserve its technological,…

The first thing you learn when you spend too long around Bitcoin is that everyone has a chart that “always works”, and everyone has a scar from the last time it didn’t.This week’s chart is making the rounds again, it’s the one that tracks Bitfinex margin longs, and it’s flashing a familiar change in body language. After climbing to a fresh peak, the longs line is starting to tip over, the kind of subtle rollover that looks boring until you remember how much money sits behind it.The social version of the story writes itself, whales are closing longs, Bitcoin rallied…

After losing more than 4% in the last week of the year, Gold (XAU/USD) gathered bullish momentum as trading conditions normalized. Although XAU/USD entered a consolidation phase following the rally seen earlier in the week, it managed to register weekly gains. December inflation data from the US and geopolitical developments could drive gold’s action in the short term.  With $BTC down 26% from its October peak, a massive capital rotation to precious metals is underway.YTD Leaderboard:PLATINUM: +159%SILVER: +155%GOLD: +72%COPPER: +40%With a supply crunch looming, analysts expect copper to enter a “true price discovery” phase in 2026.… pic.twitter.com/UH8X4r3W91— BeInCrypto (@beincrypto) December 26,…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure In a significant development, Ripple has expanded its footprint in regulated markets after gaining regulatory approval from the UK’s financial authorities to provide payment services. Ripple Obtains FCA Approval On Friday, Ripple secured a major regulatory victory in the UK by officially obtaining its registration approval with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) through its subsidiary Ripple Markets UK Ltd. According to the FCA’s official records, the company obtained an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license under the country’s Money Laundering Regulations (MLR). Therefore, it will be able to…

Led by ICONIQ, the round brings Rain’s total funding to over $338M and values the company at $1.95B — up more than 17x in just 10 months The new funding enables Rain to scale its global, compliant footprint, deepen platform capabilities, and invest in new products that redefine how payments work worldwide NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Rain, the enterprise-grade infrastructure for stablecoin-powered payments, today announced a $250 million Series C funding round led by ICONIQ, with participation from Sapphire Ventures, Dragonfly, Bessemer Venture Partners, Galaxy Ventures, FirstMark, Lightspeed, Norwest, and Endeavor Catalyst. The round values Rain at…

Dogecoin Prepares For Major Recovery As Bullish Momentum Builds – Here’s The Target

Zach Anderson Jan 09, 2026 01:47 LayerZero CEO Bryan Pellegrino discusses the pitfalls founders face, the rise of multichain systems, and insights from Elon Musk in a recent podcast episode. In a recent podcast episode hosted by Robert Hackett, Bryan Pellegrino, CEO of LayerZero, shed light on the critical challenges startup founders encounter and the evolution of multichain systems in the crypto space. The discussion, part of a special series recorded at the Founders Summit in October, delves into the psychological traps founders can fall into and strategies to avert these pitfalls. The Multichain Evolution Pellegrino explored the reasons behind…

Not for distribution to United States Newswire Services or for dissemination in the United StatesVANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 8, 2026 / BEACN Wizardry & Magic Inc. (TSXV:BECN) (“BEACN” or the “Company”) BEACN is pleased to announce Charles Huang, a seasoned entrepreneur and innovator, has joined the Board of Directors. Charles, known for co‑founding the company behind the global phenomenon Guitar Hero®, one of the best‑selling video game franchises of all time. Charles brings extensive expertise in product strategy, brand building, and scaling breakthrough consumer experiences to his new role on BEACN’s board.BEACN’s newest board member, Charles Huang,…

More than 56% of the Bitcoin network is now powered through sustainable means and is set to rise further as Bitcoin mining brings more green energy projects online, according to tech investor and ESG expert Daniel Batten.“Bitcoin mining could be the century’s most important sustainable innovation,” said Batten in a lengthy X post on Thursday.He pointed out that a lot has changed since 2021 when Bitcoin mining was powered by just 34% sustainable energy. The latest data from Batten, Willy Woo, and the Digital Assets Research Institute (DARI) shows that just a little over four years later, 56.7% of Bitcoin…

US credit markets have never been healthier, yet Bitcoin finds itself starved of fresh capital—a paradox that encapsulates crypto’s current predicament.The New York Federal Reserve’s high-yield distress index has plunged to 0.06 points, the lowest reading in the metric’s history. The index measures stress levels in the junk bond market by tracking liquidity conditions, market functioning, and the ease of corporate borrowing.Sponsored Credit Markets All-Clear: The Money Went ElsewhereFor context, the index surged above 0.60 during the 2020 pandemic market turmoil and approached 0.80 during the 2008 financial crisis. Today’s reading suggests remarkably benign conditions for risk assets.The high-yield corporate…