The agreement would explore integrating a dollar-backed stablecoin into Pakistan’s regulated payments system as the country ramps up plans for digital currency and virtual-asset rules.
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Metaspacex Limited partners with Popcorn Technology to expand into Web3.0 digital finance
(ACN Newswire) – Metaspacex Limited (“Metaspacex” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; Stock Code: 1796.HK) announces that it has entered into a cooperation agreement with Popcorn Technology LLC. Pursuant to the agreement, the two parties will jointly establish a project company to develop blockchain and digital finance-related businesses, marking a significant milestone in the Group’s strategic expansion into the Web3.0 and digital asset sectors.
Through the collaboration, Metaspacex is expected to enter the high-growth digital finance sector and create new profit growth points by leveraging AI quantitative technologies and related trading platforms, while enhancing its overall competitiveness within the digital asset ecosystem. Popcorn Technology will provide the project company with a range of technologies and professional services for the clients, including the development of a public blockchain, a digital wallet, a blockchain explorer and a cryptocurrency trading platform, as well as consultancy services regarding obtaining a cryptocurrency exchange license.
In recent years, Metaspacex has actively explored opportunities in emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain, with a focus on diversifying its business and creating long-term value for shareholders. The Board believes that the deep integration of digital and virtual currencies with financial technology is becoming an important trend in global financial markets. The cooperation is closely aligned with the Group’s strategy to promote business diversification and advance its Web3.0 digital finance initiatives.
Bitcoin Price Gains 1.5% as Risk Assets Celebrate US CPI Print
Bitcoin (BTC) eyed one-week highs at Tuesday’s Wall Street open as markets surged on low US inflation data.
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Bitcoin approaches $93,000 and a “huge” resistance wall on the back of positive US inflation trends.
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The S&P 500 beats records despite the ongoing spat between US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
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Bitcoin gets US inflation boost as S&P 500 surges
Data from TradingView showed 1.5% BTC price gains accompanying cooler-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures for December 2025.
CPI matched 2.7% predictions, while core CPI came in at 2.6%, 0.1% below the anticipated level, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) confirmed.
“The all items index rose 2.7 percent for the 12 months ending December, the same increase as over the 12 months ending November,” it wrote in an official statement.
Reacting, US stock markets immediately gained, with the S&P 500 hitting new all-time highs.
BREAKING: S&P 500 futures surge above 6,990, a new record high, as Core CPI inflation comes in below expectations.
We may finally see 7,000 today. pic.twitter.com/hTiwnBn8Yj
— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) January 13, 2026
“Both headline and core CPI inflation were FLAT in December,” trading resource The Kobeissi Letter responded on X.
Kobeissi touched on a problematic situation between the US government and the Federal Reserve. As Cointelegraph reported, the Fed is expected to keep interest rates at current levels at its next meeting on Jan. 28.
At the same time, President Donald Trump continues to demand that rates drop further. A legal investigation into Powell announced in recent days has become a symbol of that tension, with Powell himself publicly suggesting that it came as a result of Fed policy.
After CPI, Trump reiterated his request for lower rates — something that would notionally have a positive impact on liquidity flowing into risk assets and crypto.
Trump alluded to US trade tariffs helping bring inflation lower — a source of contention in itself, with the Supreme Court due to decide on the tariffs’ legality this week.
BTC price range “won’t last much longer”
As Bitcoin eyed $93,000, traders were thus under no illusion about the buying power required to propel the price into a sustained uptrend.
Related: Bitcoin loses to gold as debasement trade with BTC at 2-year lows: Analysis
Commentator Exitpump showed two volume-weighted average price (VWAP) trendlines coming into view as a “huge resistance area.”
VWAP refers to an average price point over a period of time, weighted by the amount of trade volume seen.
$BTC Slowly approaching AVWAP again at 94K (last time has rejected) and on top of that we have 90D Rolling VWAP around 96K. Huge resistance area. pic.twitter.com/npxroPm85r
— exitpump (@exitpumpBTC) January 13, 2026
“The chop from the past few days has made it so there’s some decent liquidity built up on both sides,” trader Daan Crypto Trades continued earlier on the day.
“Above, $92.6K-$94K is the area to watch. Below, $89.8K-$88.7K is pretty large.”
Exchange order-book liquidity from monitoring resource CoinGlass put 24-hour cross-crypto liquidations at nearly $170 million.
“No doubt that this current ~$90K-$92K are which we’ve been trading in for the past 5 days or so, won’t last much longer,” Daan Crypto Trades added.
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Visa teams up with BVNK to launch stablecoin payouts
The new feature lets companies send money to digital wallets instantly, even outside banking hours.
Polygon to Become US-Regulated Payments Platform
The company acquired Coinme and Sequence, adopting their licenses and enabling operations in 48 states.
Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution Polygon is set to become an officially recognized and regulated payments platform in the United States following its acquisitions of Coinme and Sequence.
Coinme is a regulated crypto payments company that enables buying and selling cryptocurrency with cash, and Sequence is a modular crypto infrastructure company for data and onchain payments.
According to an announcement on X, the move empowers Polygon with regulated money movement in 48 of the 50 U.S. states, fiat on- and off-ramps, and 50,000 fiat-to-crypto locations nationwide.
The acquisition comes following a strong yearly open for the POL token, which is up 53% over the last two weeks.
With Coinme enabling regulatory unlocks and fiat-related services, Sequence is meant to empower Polygon’s onchain user experience with 1-click crypto transactions, versatile gas payments, cross-chain orchestration, and wallet infrastructure.
“Today, we’re reaching a pivotal milestone for the Polygon Open Money Stack by acquiring Coinme and Sequence. Polygon’s blockchain rails have been ready for years. But we were missing the last mile pieces required to operate compliant, end-to-end payments at scale. Regulated fiat access in the U.S. across 48 states, compliant onboarding infra, and seamless crosschain payments through intents,” Polygon Foundation CEO Sandeep Nailwal said on X.
“Bringing Coinme and Sequence into Polygon completes the vertically integrated stack offering…This is how we win in payments,” Nailwal concluded.
North American hours become the strongest window for bitcoin returns, reversing late 2025 trend
Strength in bitcoin linked U.S. equities, led by Strategy, is reinforcing positive sentiment during U.S. trading hours.
Ingenico, Samsung, and Talus bring a mobile business operating solution to North America
Secure Tap-to-Pay Acceptance on Samsung NFC Devices—No Special Hardware Required
Ingenico, a global leader in payment acceptance solutions, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. , a trusted global technology leader, and Talus, a fintech provider of integrated payments technology, have partnered to bring a modern mobile business operating solution to the North American marketplace. With Ingenico SoftPOS tap-to-pay capabilities, the Talus mobile app transforms NFC-compatible Samsung mobile devices into payments terminals. No dedicated payments hardware is required.
The three-way partnership expands access to mobile payments for North American businesses, delivering frictionless operations with more flexible ways to accept payments wherever business happens. Small-to-midsize businesses, as well as large enterprises, can accept card and digital wallet payments in-store or in the field. Beyond payments, the platform brings together inventory, customer management, and real-time insights in one intuitive experience. Onboarding is quick and easy, with transparent pricing from day one. Businesses can begin accepting payments within minutes, reducing setup time, logistics, and hardware costs.
Compliant with PCI MPoC and Tap-to-Phone frameworks, the solution delivers secure contactless transactions. Talus full-service provider (FSP) services and U.S.-based 24/7 customer support are also included.
“Software-based payments only work at scale when security and trust are built in from the start,” said Scott Spencer, President, Americas at Ingenico. “Our collaboration with Samsung and Talus brings certified SoftPOS technology to businesses who need flexibility without compromising on security.”
“Organizations of all types and sizes now have access to modern, robust business solutions on everyday smartphones and tablets,” said Talus CEO Kim Fitzsimmons. “We’re honored to be part of the triumvirate bringing a business operating solution to market that’s both cost effective and a powerhouse in your pocket.”
“Business users need to be agile in today’s market but implementing new systems and technology can be daunting,” said Tyler Gipson, general manager and head of Samsung Mobile B2B at Samsung Electronics America. “This partnership gives merchants a seamless option for payments with familiar technology including Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets, secured by Samsung Knox mobile security platform.”
The solution will be showcased at both Ingenico and Samsung tradeshow booths at NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show, which will be held Jan. 11-13 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. Talus representatives will also be on hand. Interested merchants, resellers and integrators can schedule meetings and demos by emailing swaddell@taluspay.com
Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Outpace Mining Supply By 3x
Corporate digital asset treasuries (DATs) added a net 260,000 Bitcoin to their balance sheets over the past six months, far outpacing the estimated 82,000 coins mined over the same period.
Over the past six months, Bitcoin (BTC) treasuries held by public and private companies have increased from approximately 854,000 BTC to 1.11 million BTC, on-chain analytics provider Glassnode reported on Tuesday.
This equates to an expansion of around 260,000 BTC, worth roughly $25 billion at current market prices, or 43,000 BTC per month.
The growth in treasuries highlights “the steady expansion of corporate balance-sheet exposure to Bitcoin,” stated Glassnode.
Bitcoin miners, which produce on average 450 BTC per day, mined around 82,000 coins over the same period, which could indicate a favorable supply-demand dynamic at play.
Strategy has 60% of the total BTC balance
The lion’s share of the 1.2 million BTC held in public and private company treasury balances is held by Michael Saylor’s Strategy.
Strategy currently holds 687,410 BTC, or 60% of the total, worth around $65.5 billion at current market prices.
The firm resumed its purchases this month after a brief hiatus, revealing that it acquired an additional 13,627 BTC between January 5 and 11 in its largest purchase since July.
Related: Strategy kickstarts 2026 with $116M Bitcoin buy as Q4 paper loss hits $17B
The second-largest corporate Bitcoin DAT is MARA Holdings with 53,250 BTC worth around $5 billion, according to Bitcoin Treasuries.
Bitcoin ETFs could add to demand
Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds could add to this supply-and-demand dynamic if the inflow trend continues this year. “Bitcoin’s price will go parabolic if ETF demand persists long-term,” said Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan on Tuesday.
“Since ETFs debuted in Jan 2024, they’ve been buying more than 100% of the new supply of bitcoin. But the price hasn’t gone parabolic, because existing holders have been willing to sell. If ETF demand persists — and I think it will — eventually, these sellers will run out of ammo.”
Spot BTC ETFs in the US saw net inflows of almost $22 billion in 2025, with BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) taking the lion’s share.
However, they have had a mixed start to 2026 with current data showing $1.9 billion inflows and $1.38 billion outflows, resulting in a net aggregate inflow of just over $500 million.
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Binance Wallet unlocks in-app leveraged crypto futures trading with Aster team-up
Binance Wallet’s new feature allows users to trade leveraged futures directly from their crypto wallets through an integration with decentralized exchange Aster.