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Crypto exchange OKX cuts institutional staff amid global restructuring

Crypto exchange OKX cuts institutional staff amid global restructuring

Crypto exchange OKX cuts institutional staff amid global restructuring

POL January 9, 2026

The exchange has overhauled its institutional business as part of a broader restructuring, with approximately one-third of...

Tether said to have invested up to $50 million in crypto lender Ledn at $500 million valuation

Tether said to have invested up to $50 million in crypto lender Ledn at $500 million valuation

Tether said to have invested up to $50 million in crypto lender Ledn at $500 million valuation

POL January 9, 2026

The stablecoin issuer’s previously undisclosed investment valued the lender at about $500 million, according to a person...

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Trades Flat as Polygon Gains 11.2%

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Trades Flat as Polygon Gains 11.2%

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Trades Flat as Polygon Gains 11.2%

POL January 9, 2026

Polkadot (DOT) dropped 1.4% and Ripple (XRP) fell 0.9% from Thursday. CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price...

Registered crypto companies must reapply for approval, UK regulator says

Registered crypto companies must reapply for approval, UK regulator says

Registered crypto companies must reapply for approval, UK regulator says

POL January 9, 2026

The FCA said firms wishing to undertake crypto-related activity will be need to be authorized when a...

Bitcoin’s ‘time-based capitulation’ nears 50 days, echoing conditions prior to 2025 surge

Bitcoin’s ‘time-based capitulation’ nears 50 days, echoing conditions prior to 2025 surge

Bitcoin’s ‘time-based capitulation’ nears 50 days, echoing conditions prior to 2025 surge

POL January 9, 2026

The current tight consolidation closely mirrors the April 2025 range that set the stage for the record...

U.S. added 50,000 jobs in December as unemployment rate fell to 4.4%

U.S. added 50,000 jobs in December as unemployment rate fell to 4.4%

U.S. added 50,000 jobs in December as unemployment rate fell to 4.4%

POL January 9, 2026

Bitcoin continued to hold just above $90,000 in the minutes following the report. CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News...

U.S. jobs data, tariffs ruling suggest volatile Friday: Crypto Daybook Americas

U.S. jobs data, tariffs ruling suggest volatile Friday: Crypto Daybook Americas

U.S. jobs data, tariffs ruling suggest volatile Friday: Crypto Daybook Americas

POL January 9, 2026

Your day-ahead look for Jan. 9, 2026 CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data Read More

Ripple wins UK regulatory approval from Financial Conduct Authority

Ripple wins UK regulatory approval from Financial Conduct Authority

Ripple wins UK regulatory approval from Financial Conduct Authority

POL January 9, 2026

Ripple has gained FCA registration through its U.K. subsidiary, marking a key regulatory milestone as Britain moves...

Toncoin drops, falls through key support levels in technical breakdown

Toncoin drops, falls through key support levels in technical breakdown

Toncoin drops, falls through key support levels in technical breakdown

POL January 9, 2026

The decline was accompanied by a spike in volume, suggesting large-holder or institutional activity, and analysts see...

South Korea to flip bitcoin ETF stance as part of broader crypto push

South Korea to flip bitcoin ETF stance as part of broader crypto push

South Korea to flip bitcoin ETF stance as part of broader crypto push

POL January 9, 2026

A new Digital Asset Act will regulate stablecoins, requiring 100% reserve backing and user redemption rights. CoinDesk: Bitcoin,...