Day: January 17, 2026

Far from old-world treasure hunts, wealth today can accrue while you sleep, and by identifying the best place to stake ethereum, holders let their ETH generate staking rewards with minimal effort. Instead of swinging tools, modern investors stake to participate in network security and, in turn, share in yield. From modest balances to seven-figure treasuries…

For anyone active in crypto markets, understanding exit liquidity helps an investor decide how and when a token can be sold for cash. This overview explains the concept, why it matters in cryptocurrency trading, and the practical steps to manage sell‑side risk on blockchain venues. What Is Exit Liquidity in Crypto? From a trader’s perspective…

New inflation data makes it clear: the U.S. Federal Reserve is not ready for a sharp policy easing. Despite market expectations, price growth remains above the 2% target, meaning 2026 may be marked by caution rather than rapid rate cuts. The statistics published this week have already become the starting point for the Fed’s scenarios…

Belarus is taking a new step toward digital finance. On January 16, President Alexander Lukashenko signed Decree No. 19, which introduces a legal regime for so-called ‘cryptobanks.’ The document expands the regulatory framework for digital assets and cements the country’s ambitions as a regional fintech hub. What Exactly Was Allowed Decree 19 officially defines cryptobanks…

The PUMP token is once again in the spotlight. At the end of the week, it is up almost 5%, recovering from the previous day’s drop and holding about 15% growth since the start of the week. The catalyst was new functionality on the Pump.fun platform, aimed primarily at content creators. New Functionality Boosts Activity…

The Web3 Economy Is Changing Faster Than It Seems A quiet but fundamental shift is happening in the Web3 ecosystem. Money is increasingly less concentrated at the blockchain layer itself and more often flows to where users actually spend their time: wallets, DeFi protocols, decentralized exchanges, and other application-level services. Recent data shows that the…

NFT Enters Big Sports — but Without a Price Firework The Pudgy Penguins project announced a partnership with the Manchester City football club — one of the most recognizable brands in global sports. The deal provides for the release of a limited NFT collection and premium merchandise aimed at a global fan audience. On paper…

The Law That Was Supposed to Bring Order Became a Fault Line The discussion around the CLARITY Act—a law on the structure of the crypto market in the US—is increasingly resembling not a technical regulatory amendment, but a struggle for control over yield in on-chain dollars. The question has become extremely stark: who exactly has…

The crypto project RIVER, backed by Maelstrom, the fund of BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes, has unexpectedly become one of the fastest-growing assets at the start of 2026. Since Christmas, the token’s price has risen more than tenfold, and the project’s fully diluted valuation has approached $3.8 billion. In a market where most altcoins are merely…