New York City, USA, January 21st, 2026, Chainwire Cork, the protocol building tokenized risk infrastructure for onchain finance, today announced it has closed a $5.5 million seed round led by Road Capital, and a16z CSX with participation from 432 Ventures, BitGo Ventures, Cooley, DEPO Ventures, Funfair Ventures, G20 Group, Gate Labs, Hyperithm Gate, IDEO Ventures, PEER VC, Stake Capital, and WAGMI Ventures. The raise marks a foundational milestone in the emergence of tokenized risk as a new onchain infrastructure category, bringing market-driven risk pricing, hedging, and liquidity management to stablecoins, vaults, and real-world assets (RWAs). Among the growing institutional demand for…
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For years, Ripple ($XRP) has dominated the narrative around blockchain-based payments and cross-border banking. However, that dominance is being challenged by a new type of banking protocol built for everyday users. As XRP holders wait for a clean break above the $2.07 level, a growing share of retail capital is rotating elsewhere. Digitap ($TAP) is emerging as the primary beneficiary of this shift, pioneering an omnibank protocol that allows users perform any financial transaction on its app.Rather than competing with Ripple on institutional rails, Digitap is attacking the problem Ripple never solved: making crypto function like real money for real…
Bitcoin price surrendered the psychological $90,000 stronghold during early Asian trading hours on Jan. 21, marking a decisive breakdown that has effectively erased the asset’s gains for the start of 2026.According to CryptoSlate’s data, the world’s largest digital asset plummeted to a session low of $87,282 over the last 24 hours.This downturn was not an isolated event but part of a broader, market-wide sell-off that inflicted heavy damage across the digital asset ecosystem. Major alternative cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum, XRP, Cardano, and Solana, all posted significant losses, mirroring the leader’s descent.Meanwhile, the sharp reversal marks the culmination of a brutal two-day…
Tezos price rose to above $0.63 before retreating to under $0.59. Momentum looked to have faded despite news of TenX adding XTZ. From a technical perspective, a break below $0.50 could trigger “further pain” for bulls. Tezos (XTZ) experienced a brief surge earlier this week amid positive corporate adoption news, rising to above $0.63. However, with top cryptocurrencies struggling, a retreat to lows of $0.59 leaves bulls facing mounting downward pressure. Sellers might eye a pullback to a critical support level, and broader market uncertainties suggest further pain could follow. Why did XTZ price rise as top coins fell? Bitcoin…
Ethereum price has slipped below the $3000 psychological support level today, extending its short-term consolidation phase as broader market sentiment weakens. Yet beneath the surface, on-chain data is telling a different story, one that suggests Ethereum’s current weakness may be more of a reset than a breakdown.Despite persistent ETF outflows and macro pressure, Ethereum’s network activity and supply dynamics continue to strengthen, hinting that long-term demand is quietly rebuilding.ETH’s On-Chain Data Point to Structural StrengthEthereum’s on-chain metrics are flashing early signs of renewed accumulation and organic demand. Ethereum’s exchange reserves have dropped to around 16.2 million ETH, marking one of…
Axie Infinity (AXS) price jumps past $2 amid renewed GameFi investor interest. On-chain data shows rising exchange balances and declining holders. $2 remains a key support, with volatility and profit-taking signalling a looming pullback risk. Axie Infinity (AXS) has staged an impressive comeback, surging past the $2 mark in the latest rally. The token’s recovery has captured the attention of GameFi enthusiasts and investors alike. This rebound comes amid a broader resurgence in the gaming and decentralised finance sector. Strong AXS price recovery and market momentum Over the past week, Axie Infinity (AXS) has jumped nearly 92%, highlighting renewed investor…
It’s a tough time for Shiba Inu holders as the dog-themed token is only moving backward in the charts. In the last three years alone, SHIB has erased all its gains, making investors’ portfolios turn into the red. The downturn is testing the patience of its loyalists who swore to stay with it come hell or high water.Shiba Inu is currently trading at the $0.0000079 range and has lost 60% of its value in a year. However, while long-term investors are biting the dust, can swing traders make money with SHIB? The token is known to bounce back to four…
Author Sujha Sundararajan Author Sujha Sundararajan Part of the Team Since Jun 2023 About Author Sujha has been recognised as 🟣 Women In Crypto 2024 🟣 by BeInCrypto for her leadership in crypto journalism. Share Last updated: January 21, 2026 Patrick Witt, White House Executive Director of the President’s Crypto Council, has advocated for the urgent passage of crypto market structure legislation.Pushing back Coinbase CEO’s “no bill is better than a bad bill” line, Witt argues that it is a “privilege” to say that only because Donald Trump won in 2024 and installed a pro‑crypto administration.He wrote on X on…
Key Highlights: Global uncertainty has affected crypto and traditional market. Bitcoin drops below $90,000, heavy ETF outflows and liquidations deepened in crypto assets. US stocks also experienced a dip earlier today, January 21, 2026. Geopolitical tensions under President Trump have shaken the global markets, and have pushed the investors into a state of panic. Renewed tariff disputes with the European Union, reportedly linked to Greenland, along with a tougher stance on Iran, have raised fear of wider trade and political conflict. This shift in sentiment has hit risk assets hard. Bitcoin slipped below the $90,000 mark, and this situation has…
The Bitcoin price gives a decisive breakdown below the support trendline of a bearish flag pattern, signaling the risk of prolonged correction ahead.. Wallets holding between 10 and 10,000 BTC accumulated 86,322 coins within nine days. BTC feat and greed index at 24% highlights an extreme fear among investors. The pioneer cryptocurrency Bitcoin recorded a slight uptick of 1.82% during Wednesday’s U.S. market session to trade at $89,921. This upswing came as a relief rally after notable corrections over the past week amid escalating geopolitical tensions and concerns over new US tariff threats. The bearish momentum created panic among retailers…
