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Truebit protocol hack exposes DeFi security risks as TRU token collapses

CryptoJanuary 10, 2026

The TRU token collapsed from $0.1659 to near zero, wiping out market value.Liquidity on decentralised exchanges dried up following the exploit.The attacker wallet was linked… [+3283 chars]

Binance launches gold and silver perpetual futures in expansion beyond crypto

CryptoJanuary 9, 2026

Products listed as XAUUSDT and XAGUSDT are designed to track gold and silver prices onchain.The contracts operate under FSRA regulation in Abu Dhabi through the ADGM framework.

Babylon pushes Bitcoin into on-chain finance as a16z crypto backs expansion

CryptoJanuary 9, 2026

Trustless BTCVaults aim to use Bitcoin as on-chain collateral without wrappers or custodians.Babylon’s staking previously reached over $2 billion in total value locked.An in… [+3807 chars]

Trump-Linked World Liberty seeks US trust bank charter for Stablecoin USD1

CryptoJanuary 9, 2026

The proposed trust bank would operate solely within stablecoin services under OCC supervision.USD1 has reached over $3.3 billion in circulation within a year of launch.The s… [+3036 chars]

Wyoming launches state-backed stablecoin as public finance experiment

CryptoJanuary 9, 2026

Wyoming has launched FRNT, the first stablecoin issued and backed by a US state government.The dollar-pegged token is fully backed by cash and Treasuries and managed by Franklin Temp… [+3675 chars]

Barclays steps into stablecoin infrastructure with Ubyx investment

CryptoJanuary 8, 2026

Ubyx focuses on clearing and reconciling stablecoins issued by different providers.Barclays is prioritising regulated tokenised money rather than issuing its own stablecoin.… [+3833 chars]

Polymarket quietly changes fee model for short term crypto markets

CryptoJanuary 7, 2026

Fees collected from takers are redistributed daily to liquidity providers in USDC.The highest fees apply when market odds are near 50% and fall toward zero at extremes.Longe… [+3769 chars]

South Korea weighs preemptive crypto account freezes to curb market abuse

CryptoJanuary 7, 2026

The proposal would let regulators suspend transactions before gains are laundered or moved.Authorities want to extend stock market-style enforcement tools to crypto trading.… [+3211 chars]

China bans real-world asset tokenization, classifying it as illegal finance

CryptoJanuary 7, 2026

RWA projects are treated as illegal fundraising, securities, or futures activities under existing law.Hong Kong-linked and offshore structures with mainland staff are explicitly targ… [+4103 chars]

India tightens crypto oversight as exchanges move under FIU monitoring

CryptoJanuary 7, 2026

FIU reviews linked crypto transactions to scams, fraud, gambling networks, and serious criminal activities.Non-compliant crypto platforms were fined ?28 crore in FY 2024–25 for AML b… [+3369 chars]