Circle Grant Powers UN Treasury Hub to Cut Aid Payment Costs

Circle Foundation has granted support to a United Nations treasury modernization effort that applies stablecoin settlement to humanitarian aid payments. The goal is to deliver aid faster, reduce transaction costs, and improve traceability across global operations.

BitGo’s IPO Shows Discipline Over Hype in First Crypto Listing of 2026

BitGo completed its public listing on the New York Stock Exchange on January 22, 2026, pricing shares at $18 and raising $213 million. The deal moved from S-1 filing to trading in under 10 days, underscoring a clean, disciplined execution rather than a demand-driven surge.

Paradex Users Affected After Mithril Trading Bot Compromise

Paradex users were affected after a security incident involving the Mithril trading bot exposed API keys used for automated trading. The exchange says its core systems were not breached and the issue was limited to a third-party tool.

Trump Media Sets Record Date for Shareholder Token With Limited Details on Use

Trump Media & Technology Group has set a February 2, 2026 record date for a planned shareholder token distribution. The non-transferable token is framed as a loyalty reward rather than a dividend, with utility broadly described but not contractually defined.
MiCA regulations in Europe spark anxiety amongst crypto community

EU Activates DAC8: Crypto Tax Reporting Rules Take Effect in 2026

The EU has activated DAC8, extending tax reporting rules to crypto activity facilitated by intermediaries. The directive standardizes how crypto data is collected and shared across member states from 2026.