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Visa-linked stablecoin platform Rain raises $250M at $1.95B valuation

The raise values Rain at $1.95 billion after 30-fold card growth in 2025, with the Visa-linked platform planning expansion across multiple continents.

Published Date: 2026-01-09 12:37:46

Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz

The hidden risk of public WiFi: How a single approval wiped a crypto wallet

A crypto user who lost $5,000 from a hot wallet after a stay at a hotel said the real culprits were open WiFi, a casual lobby phone call and one careless wallet approval.

Published Date: 2026-01-09 12:22:40

Creator: Cointelegraph by Christina Comben

Grayscale forms trusts tied to potential BNB and HYPE ETFs

Grayscale registered Delaware trusts linked to potential BNB and HYPE ETPs, an early step that often precedes but does not guarantee ETF filings.

Published Date: 2026-01-09 11:57:44

Creator: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra

Zcash sees developer slowdown as ZEC extends two-month slide

Zcash developer activity has fallen to its lowest level since 2021 as a governance dispute weighs on sentiment and ZEC extends a two-month decline.

Published Date: 2026-01-09 10:54:53

Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai

Vulnerability found in Babylon staking code could slow block production

A newly discovered vulnerability may enable malicious validators to omit the hash field when posting blocks, leading to validator crashes and slowing block production.

Published Date: 2026-01-09 10:14:17

Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs shed over $1B as early 2026 inflows reverse

After a brief January rebound, US spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs saw heavy redemptions, extending a cautious trend that began after October’s market reset.

Published Date: 2026-01-09 09:34:49

Creator: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra

FCA sets September 2026 start for UK crypto licensing applications

UK crypto businesses must secure FCA authorization well before the crypto regime starts in October 2027 or face transitional restrictions on new services.

Published Date: 2026-01-09 09:02:21

Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz

South Korea’s top court rules exchange-held Bitcoin can be seized

The ruling confirms that Bitcoin in South Korean exchange accounts is an “object of seizure” under criminal law, aligning Seoul with US and EU enforcement practices.

Published Date: 2026-01-09 08:49:56

Creator: Cointelegraph by Christina Comben