‍Economists Urge EU to Prioritize Public Interest in Digital Euro Project A group of prominent economists has appealed to the European Parliament to ensure the digital euro prioritizes public interest and monetary sovereignty. They argue a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is essential to safeguard Europe's financial autonomy against private stablecoins and foreign payment corporations. The signatories, including Thomas Piketty, characterize the digital euro as a necessary public good, warning that inaction could lead to increased dependency on non-European payment platforms and a potential loss of monetary sovereignty. The European Central Bank (ECB) is in a preparation phase, exploring measures like holding limits to balance innovation with financial stability and address concerns from the banking sector.
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Economists Urge EU to Prioritize Public Interest in Digital Euro Project
A group of seventy prominent economists and policy experts has issued a formal appeal to the European Parliament, urging lawmakers to ensure that t...
‍Investor Sentiment Shifts: $454M Exits Crypto ETPs Crypto ETPs experienced net outflows of $454 million in the first week of 2026, largely driven by diminishing expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. Bitcoin saw outflows of $404 million, while Ether also faced selling pressure with $116 million withdrawn. The US market accounted for the majority of outflows ($569 million), contrasting with inflows from Germany, Canada, and Switzerland. Despite this volatility, total AUM for crypto ETPs remained robust at $181.9 billion.
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Investors Pull $454M From Crypto ETPs Amid Shifting Fed Expectations
The global digital asset market experienced a sharp reversal in investor sentiment during the first full week of 2026....
‍OKX Founder Defends Freezing Purchased KYC Accounts OKX CEO Star Xu has defended the exchange's decision to freeze user assets in cases involving purchased Know Your Customer (KYC) accounts. The controversy emerged after a user reported locked USDG stablecoins, highlighting the tension between platform security and users bypassing regional restrictions. Xu stated that allowing third parties to control verified accounts is a "dereliction of duty." He outlined conditions for fund recovery: original sellers must disclaim ownership, accounts must be free of judicial freezes, and the user must provide verifiable proof of the source of funds. The incident underscores the industry's focus on AML/CTF regulations and real-name verification.
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OKX Founder Star Xu Defends Asset Freezes Over Purchased KYC Accounts
OKX founder and CEO Star Xu has publicly defended the cryptocurrency exchange
‍H100 Group to Acquire Bitcoin Treasury Firm Future Holdings, Backed by Adam Back Sweden-listed H100 Group has entered a preliminary agreement to acquire Switzerland-based Future Holdings AG, a Bitcoin treasury firm co-founded by industry pioneer Adam Back. The non-binding letter of intent, announced January 12, 2026, signals a strategic consolidation in the European digital asset sector. The acquisition aims to establish H100 Group in the Swiss financial market, creating a public-market platform compliant with institutional standards. The transaction values Future Holdings at approximately 375,000 to 600,000 Swiss francs (approx. $471,000–$753,000), payable in new H100 shares. Future Holdings, established in November 2025, had previously raised $35 million. Adam Back has also provided H100 with a convertible loan. The deal is expected to close by late January 2026.
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H100 Group to Acquire Adam Back-Backed Bitcoin Treasury Future Holdings
The Swiss-based Bitcoin (BTC) treasury firm Future Holdings AG, which counts industry pioneer Adam Back among its co-founders, has entered into a...