Author: Don Mabona

The rise to $2.21 was a sigh of relief for Polkadot (DOT) holders after months of a downtrend. But it turned out to be a brief sunshine before the return of dark clouds. Whales quickly grabbed profits and went for the exits, putting pressure on the DOT price. On-chain data shows that whales are joining crypto presales in early 2026. And their top destination is Digitap ($TAP). 2026 could be a transformative year for the market. And one reason is the rise of utility-focused projects like Digitap. As the world’s first true omnibank, Digitap has everything it takes to drive…

Crown Point Capital has released an operational update outlining sustained growth in trading activity across multiple asset classes within its cryptocurrency trading platform. The update reflects continued user engagement and expanding participation as market activity evolves across both digital assets and related trading instruments. As trading behavior becomes increasingly diversified, platforms are evaluated not only on activity levels but also on their ability to support sustained participation with consistent execution, system reliability, and transparent account oversight. The latest update provides insight into how trading activity growth is being supported through structured operational planning rather than short-term capacity adjustments. Activity Growth…

MBB Finance has released a platform update detailing measures taken to reinforce a secure trading environment across both equity and cryptocurrency markets. The update reflects a continued emphasis on safeguarding system integrity, maintaining execution consistency, and supporting dependable user interaction as participation across multiple asset classes continues to expand. As market activity grows more interconnected and technologically driven, trading platforms are increasingly evaluated on their ability to deliver secure and predictable environments without compromising usability. The latest update outlines how platform development priorities are aligned with these expectations through disciplined system design and structured operational controls. Market Environment Trading conditions…

Crypto Dispensers, operating under Virtual Assets, Inc., today detailed the evolution of its cash-to-Bitcoin platform, its long-standing compliance posture, and the institutional controls supporting its operations across the United States. Founded during the early years of Bitcoin adoption, Crypto Dispensers was among the first companies to enable consumers to acquire Bitcoin using cash. Over nearly a decade of continuous operation, the company has navigated rapid technological change, fragmented state-by-state requirements, and an often restrictive banking environment for digital asset businesses. By 2019, less than three years after launching, Crypto Dispensers made a deliberate strategic decision to reduce reliance on standalone…

OYO Finance has released an operational update outlining expanded access to its stock and cryptocurrency trading services, reflecting continued development of its multi-market trading platform. The update highlights how the platform is structured to support regulated trading activity while maintaining consistent execution standards, account oversight, and operational transparency. As participation across traditional equity markets and digital assets continues to grow, trading platforms are increasingly evaluated on their ability to provide structured access without compromising reliability or user experience. The latest update provides insight into how expanded access is being aligned with disciplined platform design and governance-focused operations. Market Access Expanded…

Rhino Investments Group, a commercial real estate investment firm specializing in value-add and necessity-based retail assets, announced today the acquisition of Pleasant Valley Plaza, a grocery-anchored neighborhood shopping center located in Oxnard, California. The acquisition closed on December 30, 2025. Pleasant Valley Plaza is an approximately 81,128-square-foot retail center situated on 7.93 acres at the signalized intersection of Pleasant Valley Road and Saviers Road, a corridor with approximately 38,000 vehicles per day. The property is currently 95 percent occupied and anchored by La Plaza Meat Market, a regional Hispanic grocer operating 10 locations, which recently executed a new 10-year lease…

Haims Capital, a financial technology firm specializing in data-driven investment analytics, announced plans to launch RKM 6.0, the latest version of its Real-time Kernel Matrix (RKM) intelligent investment decision system, in June 2026. The updated platform is designed to support investors in the U.S. market by integrating real-time market data, behavioral finance analysis, and adaptive learning models into a unified decision-support framework amid increasingly complex and volatile global market conditions. The launch comes amid continued volatility across global financial markets, shaped by evolving monetary policy, regulatory adjustments, technological shifts, and geopolitical developments. According to Haims Capital, these conditions have increased…

The 2026 crypto presale season is heating up, and investors are on the lookout for early-stage tokens that can outperform a choppy market. While Bitcoin and top altcoins like ETH, SOL, and XRP struggle to hold momentum, attention is shifting fast toward low-cap opportunities with clearer upside. As volatility squeezes large caps, crypto presales are becoming the smart entry point. These early-stage projects are less exposed to short-term market swings and offer solid potential returns ahead of the next expansion cycle. Essentially, capital is rotating where growth potential is still wide open. Two names are standing out in January 2026:…

Hongkong (PinionNewswire) — AKEDO today announced it has raised $5 million in seed funding to accelerate development of its AI-native Content Creation Engine and Launchpad, designed to dramatically improve game and content development efficiency through coordinated AI agents. The seed round was led by Karatage, with participation from leading investors across gaming, AI, and crypto, including Sfermion, Collab+Currency, MARBLEX, Seed Club, The Open Platform, TON Ventures, Gagra Ventures, Kenetic Capital, Metalabs Ventures and others. AKEDO is building a vibe-coding platform powered by multi-agent AI systems, enabling creators to achieve up to 100× efficiency gains compared to traditional LLM-based workflows. The…

Over the last few months, Digitap ($TAP) has emerged as one of the top cryptos to buy for 2026. The primary reason behind Digitap’s rise has been its focus on providing banking utility to its users, ensuring that crypto enthusiasts can bank the same way traditional fiat holders bank. As interest in the presale grows, many investors now believe that Digitap could revolutionize how people use crypto. This is quite similar to Aave during the 2020 DeFi summer, when users experienced for the first time how crypto could disrupt the traditional financial system through its liquidity pools and smart contracts.…