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LSEG launches Digital Settlement House to enable 24/7 blockchain-based settlement

  • London Stock Exchange has launched Digital Settlement House.
  • DiSH is a platform for post-trade settlement with 24/7 tokenized commercial bank deposits.
  • LSE has welcomed multiple crypto ETPs, the latest a Bitcoin and Gold ETP by 21Shares.

London Stock Exchange Group has announced the launch of its digital settlement hub, a blockchain platform designed to offer 24/7 settlement for tokenized commercial bank deposits.

The LSEG officially unveiled the Digital Settlement House (LSEG DiSH) platform via a press release on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

DiSH is a blockchain-enabled platform that will offer instantaneous and around-the-clock settlements for both on-chain and off-chain payment networks.

Big move for LSEG

According to LSEG, the innovative service bridges traditional finance and digital asset ecosystems, with real-time Payment-versus-Payment (PvP) and Delivery-versus-Payment (DvP) transactions.

DiSH will support multiple currencies and jurisdictions, with these capabilities available on open-access under the London Stock Exchange Group’s Post Trade Solutions division.

“LSEG DiSH expands the tokenised cash and cash-like solutions available to the market, and for the first time, offers a real cash solution tokenised on the blockchain utilising cash in multiple currencies held at commercial banks,” said Daniel Maguire, group head of LSEG Markets and chief executive officer of LCH Group.

Maguire added that the service brings benefits such as reduced settlement risk and integration of existing cash, securities and digital assets into the current market infrastructure.

Institutional adoption of blockchain solutions

Global financial markets continue to see institutions eyeing blockchain solutions for efficient, resilient, and interoperable post-trade processes.

The introduction of LSEG DiSH adds to this momentum, with this set to address challenges such as delayed settlements, fragmented liquidity, and limited operating hours.

LSEG wants to be at the forefront of the evolving tokenized economy, with broader adoption of digital assets ramping up amid regulatory milestones.

DiSH Cash offers additional features, including dynamic intraday borrowing and lending tools.

Users can also tap into optimized liquidity management, synchronized settlement processes, reduced timelines, and enhanced collateral availability.

LSEG’s launch of the platform builds on a successful Proof of Concept (PoC) conducted in collaboration with Digital Asset and a consortium of leading financial institutions.

The PoC was executed on the Canton Network.

Earlier moves, including the announcement of a blockchain trading platform in 2023.

In September 2025, LSEG unveiled Digital Markets Infrastructure, a platform for private funds powered by Microsoft Azure.

DMI delivers a blockchain-powered solution that taps into the benefits of scalability and efficiency to bolster asset issuance, tokenisation and distribution.

This also includes post-trade asset settlement and servicing, with usage and support cutting across multiple asset classes.

Post Trade Solutions recently received strategic investment from 11 major global banks as integration of traditional and digital finance gains traction.

Crypto ETPs launch on LSE

Recently, the London Stock Exchange listed the 21shares Bitcoin Gold ETP (BOLD), a new crypto exchange-traded product that adds to the rising number of crypto ETPs on stock exchanges.

Other firms, including Bitwise, have also expanded access to digital asset investment products via LSE listings.

Regulatory approval from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority is among the key developments boosting adoption.

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Decred (DCR) price soars amid treasury spending cap approval

  • Decred price jumped over 40% in the past 24 hours to hit highs of $29.
  • Several privacy coins are rallying.
  • The approval of a proposal seeking to cap treasury expenditure has also catalysed gains.

Decred (DCR) is outpacing other altcoins over the past 24 hours, with bulls exploding nearly 40% to highs of $29 as the privacy coin narrative ignites broader gains.

The token’s upside momentum also comes after stakeholders overwhelmingly approved DCP-0013, a proposal to impose a strict spending cap on Decred’s decentralised treasury.

Gains amid this governance milestone, privacy coins rally and risk-on sentiment could drive DCR price higher.

Decred price gains as stakeholders approve DCP-0013 proposal

The Decred cryptocurrency is a layer 1 DAO project known for its innovative hybrid consensus mechanism and strong emphasis on community-driven governance.

Supply is capped at 21 million, and over 82% of DCR is already mined. Supply dwindles every three weeks.

Decred features a privacy mixnet and builds on Bitcoin’s blockchain model with on-chain governance and sustainable funding.

While price is up amid gains for top privacy coins like Dash and Monero, Decred is also seeing notable momentum as the community signals a commitment to fiscal discipline and long-term sustainability.

That’s what the approval of DCP-0013, which allows for capping of treasury spending, shows.

Activation of the proposal will introduce monthly limits to treasury spending at 4% of available funds.

Over 99% of the vote approved the upcoming implementation, a decisive outcome that has bolstered market sentiment.

Privacy coins rally boosts DCR price

Decred’s DCR token traded in a relatively narrow $11–$17 range from March through early November 2025, before surging to a yearly high of $44 as privacy-focused cryptocurrencies moved sharply higher.

The rally was followed by a steep correction driven by profit-taking and broader macroeconomic pressures, with prices sliding to lows of $14 on December 24.

A rebound in early 2026 has seen renewed interest in privacy coins, lifting Decred to intraday highs of $29.

The token is up about 75% over the past week, in line with a wider rally across the privacy-coin segment.

Decred Price Chart
Decred price chart by CoinMarketCap

As a project that incorporates privacy-enhancing elements through its architecture and governance, Decred benefits from this sector-wide enthusiasm.

Privacy coins gaining traction could catapult Decred above $50, with the main target in the short term being $100.

Zcash has gained a lot of attention, but Decred bulls think DCR will outperform amid its “staying power.”

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Monero (XMR) has broken to highs of $700, Dash (DASH) has led weekly top performers and is above $80, while Zcash (ZEC) has touched the key level of $450.

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Ether maintains price above $3,300, eyes breakout to $3,500

Key takeaways

  • ETH has maintained its price above $3,300 despite losing less than 1% of its value.
  • The leading altcoin could rally higher in the near term amid growing institutional demand.

ETH stays above $3,300 despite market pullback

ETH, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has lost less than 1% of its value in the last 24 hours and is now trading above $3,300 per coin.

This performance comes despite growing institutional demand for Ethereum products. According to data obtained from SoSoValue, Ether-linked funds saw steady demand. Spot ether ETFs recorded $175 million in net inflows on Wednesday, led by BlackRock’s ETHA and Grayscale products, extending a gradual recovery in flows after a quiet December.

The market pullback was primarily caused by the U.S. Senate Banking Committee (SBC) pushing back on discussing the crypto market-structure bill after Coinbase withdrew support for the latest draft.

The committee Chairman, Tim Scott, announced in an official statement that bipartisan leaders, alongside the crypto and financial sectors, are continuing to work on the draft.

The postponement comes after Coinbase’s CEO, Brian Armstrong, suddenly opposed the way, stating that it is better to have no bill than a bad one. 

Armstrong pointed out that the bill kills stablecoin rewards, erodes the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) authority, imposes DeFi prohibitions that violate privacy rights, and imposes a de facto ban on tokenized equities.

ETH eyes a breakout to $3,500

The ETH/USD 4-hour chart remains bullish despite the current market pullback. ETH is trading above $3,300 as the bulls defend the support level at $3,288. 

The MACD indicator on the 4-hour chart remains above the signal line, with green histogram bars above the zero line, expanding in support of the bullish thesis.

ETH/USD 4H Chart

The RSI of 67 shows that buyers remain in control, with the bulls breaking above the immediate 200-day EMA resistance at $3,339. A daily candle close above this level could see ETH surge towards the resistance zone at $3,447, tested on December 10.

However, failure to overcome this resistance level could see ETH retracing towards the $3,000 psychological region.

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XRP rally stalls despite growing ETF inflow: Check forecast

Key takeaways

  • XRP has lost its fourth place in the market to BNB after losing 3% of its value in the last 24 hours.
  • The coin is struggling to overcome the $2.2 resistance level despite growing ETF demand.

XRP loses fourth place to BNB

XRP, the native coin of the Ripple ecosystem, has lost more than 2% of its value in the last 24 hours and is currently trading at $2.11 per coin. The bearish performance comes despite rising Open Interest (OI) and institutional inflow into XRP ETFs.

According to CoinGlass, XRP’s OI has increased to $4.09 billion on Thursday, up from $3.93 billion on Tuesday. The increase, albeit minor, suggests that investors are beginning to lean more into risk.

If the OI continues to increase, it could see XRP’s price rally higher in the near term and target the nearest resistance level. Despite that, the OI sits below the yearly high of $4.55 billion, recorded on January 6.

Furthermore, interest in XRP spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) continues to build. SoSoValue reports that XRP ETFs gained nearly $11 million in inflow on Wednesday. Since their launch in November, XRP ETFs have recorded just one outflow, totaling nearly $41 million on January 7. The cumulative inflow now stands at $1.25 billion with net assets at $1.54 billion.

Will XRP resume its uptrend soon?

The XRP/USD 4-hour chart is bearish and efficient as Ripple has underperformed over the past few days. The coin is still trading above the key support provided by the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at $2.08.

A minor decline in the Relative Strength Index (RSI) to 53 on the 4-hour chart confirms the buildup of downside pressure. If the RSI continues to decline, XRP could retest the $1.90 support level in the near term. 

XRP/USD 4H Chart

However, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator on the same chart holds above the signal line, which could allow investors to bet on XRP’s price soaring higher. 

If the daily candle closes above the 100-day EMA at $2.21, XRP could extend its rally towards the 200-day EMA ($2.33).

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Crypto Fear and Greed index returns to greed as Bitcoin rallies above $97K

  • Crypto Fear and Greed Index hit “greed” for the first time since the $19B October liquidation event.
  • Bitcoin rallied to a two-month high above $97K, helping lift overall crypto market sentiment.
  • On-chain data shows retail holders exiting, while declining exchange balances signal reduced sell pressure.

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has moved back into “greed” territory for the first time since a $19 billion liquidation event in October rattled digital asset markets, signaling an improvement in investor sentiment as Bitcoin staged a strong recovery.

In an update on Thursday, the index posted a reading of 61, reflecting growing optimism after weeks spent in “fear” and “extreme fear.”

Just a day earlier, the index stood at 48, placing it in the “neutral” zone.

The shift marks a notable change in mood following months of heightened risk aversion among crypto traders.

Sentiment rebounds after October liquidation shock

Crypto investor sentiment collapsed on Oct. 11, when $19 billion was liquidated from the market, sending traders fleeing from altcoins and driving widespread pessimism.

In the weeks that followed, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index recorded some of its lowest readings on record, falling into the low double digits multiple times in November and December.

The index is closely watched by market participants as a barometer of sentiment, helping traders assess whether conditions favor buying, selling, or remaining on the sidelines.

It compiles data from several indicators, including price volatility of major cryptocurrencies, trading volume, market momentum, Google search trends, and overall sentiment on social media platforms.

The return to “greed” suggests that the sharp caution seen late last year has begun to ease, even though markets remain well below the levels that previously triggered euphoric sentiment.

Bitcoin rally lifts overall market mood

Improving sentiment has coincided with a strong rebound in Bitcoin prices.

Over the past seven days, Bitcoin has climbed from $89,799 to reach a two-month high of $97,704 on Wednesday, according to data from CoinGecko.

The move marks the first time Bitcoin has traded above $97,000 since Nov. 14.

At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $96,218, up by 1% in the last 24 hours.

At that time, however, the Fear and Greed Index was firmly in “extreme fear” territory, as Bitcoin was sliding sharply from all-time highs.

The latest rally has helped stabilize broader market confidence, even as traders remain cautious about sustainability.

While the index’s return to “greed” indicates growing optimism, it remains well below levels typically associated with excessive risk-taking.

On-chain signals show retail exiting positions

Despite the improving price action, some on-chain indicators suggest that retail participation has declined in recent days. Analysts at market intelligence platform Santiment said in an X post on Wednesday that Bitcoin holders have been reducing their exposure.

According to Santiment, over the last three days, there has been a net drop of 47,244 Bitcoin holders, indicating that “retail had been dropping out due to FUD & impatience.”

“When non-empty wallets drop, it’s a sign that the crowd is dropping out, a good sign. Similarly, less supply on exchanges decreases the risk of a selloff,” the analysts said.

They added that “This price bounce has also been supported by a 7-month low 1.18 million Bitcoin on exchanges.”

A lower amount of Bitcoin held on exchanges is generally viewed as a bullish indicator, as it suggests investors are storing assets in private wallets and are less inclined to sell quickly.

Taken together, the rebound in sentiment, rising Bitcoin prices, and declining exchange balances point to a cautiously improving outlook for the crypto market, even as investors continue to weigh lingering risks.

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