
Michael Saylor Celebrates MSCI Decision to Keep MSTR in Index
Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy, has confirmed that the company’s stock, MSTR, will remain part of the MSCI global equity indexes as of January 5, 2026.
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Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy, has confirmed that the company’s stock, MSTR, will remain part of the MSCI global equity indexes as of January 5, 2026.

In late 2025, Ethereum’s decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols achieved a significant milestone by surpassing $99 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL).

The new year has ushered in a robust wave of capital into the United States spot Bitcoin ETF market, signaling a renewed confidence among institutional investors. On January 6, 2026, these ETFs saw an impressive $697 million in net inflows, the highest single-day total since last October.

In a significant shift for the cryptocurrency market, XRP has emerged as the leading digital asset for 2026, buoyed by regulatory clarity and institutional interest.

In January 2026, Polymarket, a leading prediction market platform, indicated a 77% probability that the Supreme Court would overturn the U.S. tariff regime. This development is pivotal as it could redefine trade policies and impact global markets.

The Berachain ecosystem is grappling with a significant liquidity crisis as its Total Value Locked (TVL) has dropped below $200 million, a 94% decrease from its peak of $3.5 billion in early 2025.

In a pivotal move for the crypto industry, David Sacks, the White House AI and Crypto Czar, is spearheading efforts to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act.

Jupiter has introduced JupUSD, a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, on the Solana blockchain.

Kontigo, a stablecoin fintech startup, swiftly reimbursed $340,905 to 1,005 users following a security breach.

Lighter has launched 24-hour weekday trading for equity perpetual futures, a significant move for the Ethereum-based exchange.

The crypto market is witnessing a significant shift as capital begins to rotate from established cryptocurrencies like Solana to emerging alternatives such as Sui.

In the first half of 2025, Telegram’s revenue surged to $870 million, marking a significant increase from the previous year.