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A looming private credit crisis risked triggering liquidity crunches that could initially suppress Bitcoin prices, but Fed interventions may ignite a major BTC rally.

The funding will support development of a programmable execution layer designed to enable faster issuance and settlement of digital assets on the network.

“This ends today,“ said CFTC Chair Michael Selig, who has been reiterating his position that the agency has exclusive jurisdiction overseeing prediction markets platforms.

Bitcoin showed early signs of overtaking gold in the market as new data outlined an opportunity based on historical returns around the US midterm elections.

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Ark and Unchained say about one-third of the Bitcoin supply remains exposed to future quantum threats, though the risk is still years away.

Crypto ATMs or kiosks are the “lowest-friction extraction channel available to scammers,” said cybersecurity firm CertiK.

New research examines how investor behavior, wallet architectures, and operational security practices determine what genuine self-custody requires in 2026.

Bitcoin reacted in kind to calm US macro data, while oil stayed volatile amid uncertainty over the duration of the Middle East conflict.

A new FATF report says crypto exchanges operating offshore can create gaps in AML enforcement, making it harder for regulators to track illicit activity.

BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF will trade on the Nasdaq, offering spot exposure and staking income with a reduced 0.12% fee on the first $2.5 billion.

Binance Research says US midterms could set up a rebound for Bitcoin and stocks, though oil shocks and Middle East tensions may weigh near term.

Chains are launching perp DEXs to capture trading activity, but history suggests liquidity will consolidate around only a handful of platforms.

Ray Dalio argues Bitcoin cannot replace gold as a store of value, citing central bank demand, market maturity and Bitcoin’s risk-asset behavior.

Stablecoins move trillions each year but mostly sit unused, leaving a widespread inefficiency across crypto markets.

The National Tax Service has opened a procurement bid for a platform to analyze crypto trading data and flag potential tax evasion.

Chinese investors defrauded in the Zhimin Qian case are asking the UK High Court to reject a redress plan for 61,000 seized Bitcoin, saying it could deprive them of the assets’ gains.

Bitcoin analysts said buyers were regaining control, but reclaiming $78,000 as support was key to reversing the overall downtrend.

Investors allege JPMorgan helped facilitate fund flows in a $328 million crypto Ponzi scheme, while a parallel federal case targets Goliath Ventures’ founder.

CFTC Chair Michael Selig has said that the agency has authority over prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket and warned it will defend that jurisdiction in court if challenged.

Prosecutors say testimony from two former FTX executives cited by the defense does not qualify as newly discovered evidence, Bloomberg reported.

Bonk.fun warned users not to use its site after attackers hijacked the domain and pushed a fake wallet-draining prompt.

Law firm MinterEllisonRuddWatts, which acted on behalf of the stablecoin’s issuer, says the designation of the token is an important step for regulatory clarity.

Andreessen Horowitz partner Noah Levine says AI agents made $1.6 million in payments in the past month, which “is not a big number, but the infrastructure being built around it is.”

Kalshi claims in a preemptive lawsuit that there is “a substantial risk” that Iowa will take action against it after a meeting it had with state regulators.

U.S. President Trump said stopping Iran is more of a concern than oil prices, as crude climbed 10% on Thursday.

Today’s quantum computers are far from breaking Bitcoin’s cryptography and any real threat would likely emerge gradually, giving the network time to adapt.

The agency that once fought the events contracts platforms in court has now issued a new policy stance and is proposing permanent rules for oversight.

Ethereum’s co-founder wants developers to stop forcing blockchain into every problem and start treating it as a reliable, shared memory for the digital world.

William Blair said Circle’s recent rally reflects more than macro factors, pointing to USDC resilience and growing recognition of the firm’s stablecoin infrastructure advantage.

The goal is to make it easier for users to earn returns on crypto without having to choose or manage strategies themselves.

Crypto assets defy traditional accounting rules, posing huge risks for auditors and fund managers. Ganna Vitko breaks down U.S. vs EU trends.

John Nahas argues blockchain’s next phase is custom infrastructure for companies, not one-size-fits-all chains chasing hype.

Glassnode’s Accumulation Trend Score drops to 0.04 as smaller wallet cohorts offload BTC while macro headwinds intensify.

Eightco holds a digital asset treasury that includes some 277 million WLD tokens and 11,000 ether.

The issuer behind the USDT stablecoin joined a $5.2 million funding round for Ark Labs, backing software that could let stablecoins move and settle on Bitcoin rails.

Aptos (APT), down 2.3% from Wednesday, was also among the underperformers.

The company's platform tracks digital assets, storage locations and crypto loans, enabling financial institutions and corporations to produce accounting records and financial reports.

The BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB) lets investors earn staking rewards alongside spot ETH exposure.

The futures-to-spot ratio has climbed to 5.1, reflecting a structural shift in how the market trades.

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Two Prime CEO Alexander Blume says the high yield product driving the buying surge carries risks despite strong momentum.

BTC holds near $70,000 and outperforms major assets during Middle East tensions, even as derivatives data and fear indicators signal deep market pessimism.

Bitcoin traded around $69,800 as open interest rose to $102 billion, suggesting defensive, bearish bets while altcoins outperformed in a risk-off macro backdrop.

LITRO aims to modernize the $6 trillion oil market by replacing slow, paper-based settlement with 24/7, on-chain trading and redemption.

Bitcoin is beating gold and stocks since the crisis began—and institutions are taking notice.

The lawsuit claims JPMorgan Chase should have done more to prevent a customer from allegedly pulling off a massive crypto fraud.

Advertisers spend millions on ads that may never be seen by real people. Alkimi is aiming to make the online advertising market transparent.

The bill including a CBDC ban still faces a winding road to becoming law, due to obstacles in the House and at the White House.

Shares in Eightco spiked Thursday after the firm revealed fresh investments from Tom Lee's BitMine and Cathie Wood's Ark Invest.

Ark Labs’ latest funding builds upon efforts to return stablecoin giant Tether to its Bitcoin-based roots

Athletes drafted on Thursday to compete in the MoonPay X Games League are set to receive signing bonuses in Exodus-powered stablecoins.

BlackRock's new ETHB fund launches Thursday, sharing 82% of Ethereum staking rewards with investors through monthly payments.

Prosecutors said Zhang Xinghua helped move stolen funds through Tornado Cash after unauthorized access drained SafeX-linked wallets in 2025.

Ripple is buying back shares at a $50 billion valuation, while Binance is pushing back at the Wall Street Journal's recent reporting.

Bitcoin rebounded as Gulf shipping strikes sent Brent crude past $101, with analysts split on near-term outlook.

VanEck’s Matthew Sigel argued miners are redirecting infrastructure to AI while trading at a discount to traditional data-center peers.

Metaplanet is launching two subsidiaries and backing Japan's first licensed yen stablecoin as it bets on the country's digital asset infrastructure.

The agencies have moved to coordinate oversight, in a bid to end years of regulatory overlap on the treatment of crypto.

Browser warnings flagged the site for suspected phishing after attackers pushed a fake TOS message designed to trick users.

Nearly $1 billion in synthetic oil futures were traded on Wednesday amid reactions to geopolitical tensions and fears of future price spikes.

A new study found eight of the 10 major AI chatbots helped fake teen accounts plan school shootings, assassinations, and bombings.

The XRP-linked Ripple is buying back shares from investors and employees at a $50 billion valuation, according to a report from Bloomberg.

Grammarly said it will rethink the tool after criticism that it used real experts—including some who are deceased—without consent.

Microsoft filed a court brief backing Anthropic's lawsuit against the Pentagon—a move that reveals just how much the tech giant has riding on Claude's survival.

Wells Fargo has applied for a trademark for "WFUSD" for potential use in service categories that mention crypto and stablecoins.

A vulnerability in some MediaTek-powered phones could allow attackers to extract encrypted data, including wallet seed phrases, using only a USB connection.

The prediction market is the first to use the USD1 stablecoin as its main settlement layer, creating a “faster, simpler” user experience.

The Trump SEC appears to contend a token connected to Sun was offered as a security. The admission could complicate the regulator’s new views on crypto.

Foundry Digital said it plans to offer a mining pool for Zcash next month, enabling people to earn the coin using shared resources.

Over 85 crypto industry firms have signed on for Mastercard’s new initiative, which it said will inform future products and services.

Shares in Solana firm Brera Holdings plunged early Wednesday after the company said it's going nearly all-in on its crypto pivot.

Digital gold is outperforming thanks to Saylor's STRC, while Polymarket got one of the world's most powerful surveillance firms to watch its markets.

Binance has sued the Wall Street Journal over what it termed "false and defamatory reporting" in a previous story from February.

Bitcoin’s drop coincides with an IEA proposal to stabilize energy markets, leaving derivatives traders paying for downside protection.

Federal prosecutors in Massachusetts have moved to forfeit 3.44 million USDT linked to an alleged text-based crypto investment fraud.

Crypto majors are red while Gold nears $5,000 and Silver closes in on $100; BTC -1% at $89,100; ETH -2% at $2,925, SOL -2% at $127; XRP -2% to $1.90. ZRO (+15%), AXS (+10%) and DASH (+8%) led top movers. Ledger is preparing for a $4B IPO, enlisting Goldman Sachs, Jefferies and Barclays for support. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicted crypto could hit new highs in 2026, pointing to regulatory momentum and institutional participation as key drivers. President Trump sued JPMorgan for $5 billion, alleging politically motivated “debanking”. BitGo briefly surged in its stock market debut before finishing its first

Roger Bayston, Head of Digital Assets at Franklin Templeton, unpacks how one of the world's largest asset managers embraced tokenization.

Crypto majors are green and rebounding after Trump pivoted on EU tariffs; BTC +2% at $89,900; ETH +2% at $2,995, SOL +2% at $130; XRP +3% to $1.94. CC (+15%), SKY (+11%) and SAND (+10%) led top movers. Crypto markets saw more than $1B in liquidations as Bitcoin rebounded sharply after President Trump signaled a retreat from proposed tariff measures. Vitalik Buterin proposed native DVT staking to strengthen Ethereum security and decentralization, signaling continued protocol-level experimentation. Bitgo announced its IPO at $18 per share, valuing it at ~$2B. The Senate Ag Committee confirmed that its version of the Clarity Act

Crypto majors are very red following a red Tuesday across markets; BTC -3% at $88,200; ETH -6% at $2,905, SOL -2% at $127; XRP -2% to $1.88. MYX (+11%) and ZRO (+10%) led top movers. Bitcoin and Solana both fell below key technical support levels as selling pressure accelerated. Over $1B in longs were liquidated during Bitcoin’s slide below $88k. Delaware Life added Bitcoin exposure to a fixed indexed annuity by linking performance to BlackRock’s spot BTC ETF, one of the first big moves to expand crypto access inside traditional insurance products. Trump Media announced plans to airdrop crypto tokens

Crypto majors are red following Trump’s tariff turmoil; BTC -2% at $91,100; ETH -4% at $3,105, SOL -3% at $129; XRP -2% to $1.93. CC (+12%), MYX (+5%) and SYRUP (+4%) led top movers. The NYSE began preparations for 24/7 tokenized stock and ETF trading. Steak ’n Shake revealed roughly $10M in Bitcoin exposure alongside the creation of a corporate BTC strategic reserve. Vitalik Buterin called for more sophisticated DAO governance models to improve accountability, coordination, and long-term sustainability. Bermuda outlined plans for a fully onchain national economy, working with Coinbase and Circle on payments, identity, and tokenized financial infrastructure.

Crypto majors are red following Trump’s tariff turmoil; BTC -2% at $91,100; ETH -4% at $3,105, SOL -3% at $129; XRP -2% to $1.93. CC (+12%), MYX (+5%) and SYRUP (+4%) led top movers. The NYSE began preparations for 24/7 tokenized stock and ETF trading. Steak ’n Shake revealed roughly $10M in Bitcoin exposure alongside the creation of a corporate BTC strategic reserve. Vitalik Buterin called for more sophisticated DAO governance models to improve accountability, coordination, and long-term sustainability. Bermuda outlined plans for a fully onchain national economy, working with Coinbase and Circle on payments, identity, and tokenized financial infrastructure.

Crypto majors are very green with Bitcoin making a new another 2-month high; BTC +2% at $96,7500; ETH +2% at $3,360, SOL even at $145; XRP -1% to $2.11. DCR (+30%), DASH (+10%), ICP (+10%) and ZEC (+7%) led top movers; XMR hit another new ATH at $800 before retracing to $725. Coinbase pulled support for the Senate’s crypto market structure bill ahead of a key vote, citing major concerns with the latest draft, leading to the Senate delaying the bill. Zcash avoided SEC action after the Zcash Foundation said the agency’s investigation has concluded. Ripple secured a Luxembourg license

BTC: 95k (+3%) | BTC.D: 59.2% (-0.1%). ETH: 3313 (+6%) | BNB: 936 (+3%) | SOL: 145 (+2%). Top Gainers: IP, ICP, PUMP, PEPE, ENA. BTC ETFs: +$754m | ETH ETFs: +$130m. Crypto rallies on largest ETF inflow in 3 months. Senate committee to vote on crypto bill on Jan 27. Stablecoin issues with bill still being fought over. Ethena Labs makes USDe free from gas fees. Bitdeer overtakes MARA on ‘managed hashrate’. Polygon Labs to buy Coinme, Sequence for $250m. BitPanda eyes Frankfurt IPO in 1H26. CZ invests in perp trading platform Genius Terminal. Coingecko eyes sales at $500m

Crypto majors are green; BTC +1.5% at $92,000; ETH +1% at $3,130, SOL +2% at $142; XRP +1% to $2.06. DASH (+60%), IP (+30%) and XMR (+13%) led top movers; XMR hit another new ATH at $680 (now $640). Gold and Silver hit new ATHs again in the wake of the Powell investigation. The US Senate released the draft Crypto Market Clarity Act, including limits on stablecoin rewards. Senator Warren pressed the SEC over inclusion of crypto in 401ks arguing they expose retirees to too much risk. Vitalik Buterin warned crypto needs better decentralized stablecoins, citing governance capture and inflation

Crypto majors are green; BTC +1.5% at $92,000; ETH +1% at $3,130, SOL +2% at $142; XRP +1% to $2.06. DASH (+60%), IP (+30%) and XMR (+13%) led top movers; XMR hit another new ATH at $680 (now $640). Gold and Silver hit new ATHs again in the wake of the Powell investigation. The US Senate released the draft Crypto Market Clarity Act, including limits on stablecoin rewards. Senator Warren pressed the SEC over inclusion of crypto in 401ks arguing they expose retirees to too much risk. Vitalik Buterin warned crypto needs better decentralized stablecoins, citing governance capture and inflation

Crypto majors are mostly flat headed into Monday open; btc even at $90,600; eth +1% at $3,110, sol +2% at $140; xrp -2% to $2.04. Ip (+20%) and xmr (+15%) led top movers; xmr hit a new ath at $590. Fed chair Jerome Powell released a video message claiming that the criminal charges he faces are due to his not cutting interest rates in line with Trump’s wishes. X (twitter) announced plans for “smart cashtags” to show crypto and stock prices live next to tickers. Vaneck projected bitcoin could reach $53m by 2050, outlining long-term adoption, trade settlement and store-of-value

Crypto majors are mostly flat ahead of today’s supreme court opinion on the trump tariffs; btc +1% at $90,300; eth 13% at $3,090, sol +3% at $138; xrp +1% to $2.10. Polygon (+11%), zec (+11%) and syrup (+7%) led top movers. Jpmorgan said the recent bitcoin and ethereum sell-off may be bottoming, pointing to improving positioning and easing downside pressure after early-year weakness. Bank of america analysts upgraded coinbase to buy, citing improved regulatory clarity, growing institutional adoption, and stronger long-term earnings visibility. Morgan stanley is planning to launch a digital wallet later this year that could support tokenized assets,

Crypto majors fell again yesterday as btc lost $90k; btc -2% at $89,900; eth -3% at $3,100, sol -3% at $134; xrp -7% to $2.08. Lit (+3%), wlfi (+3%) and xmr (+3%) led top movers. Zec fell 19% after the developer team resigned following a dispute with the board; the team has promised to form a new company and continue the mission. Jpmorgan announced plans to launch its jpm coin on the canton network. Barclays invested in ubyx, a u.S. Stablecoin settlement startup, backing infrastructure that would let regulated institutions move digital money across issuers and wallets. The senate banking

Crypto majors fall for first time in 2026; BTC at $92k. Morgan Stanley files for BTC, ETH and SOL ETFs. US Senate schedules key vote for crypto market structure bill for next week. Hyperliquid releases progress map, leads to speculation of next airdrop. Nike announced it has sold off RTFKT; Clone X jump 250%. Crypto majors fell yesterday for the first time in 2026; BTC 2% at $92,000; ETH -1% at $3,210, SOL -1% at $138; XRP. 5% to $2.24. The U.S. Senate Banking Committee scheduled a key vote on the crypto market-structure bill next week. Ethereum network usage hit

Massive whale accumulation and exchange outflows tighten Ethereum supply as technical indicators signal stabilization.

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BONK.fun alerted users after a malicious actor compromised its domain, deploying a phishing prompt that reportedly drained over $20K.

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The CFTC issued new guidance for exchanges listing event contracts and opened a public consultation on prediction markets.

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Derivatives data show traders betting on $34.90 support and $37.40 resistance, while Hyperliquid’s TVL climbs above $4.5 billion.

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Solana’s on-chain activity is booming, but Pump.fun’s expansion could change the game.

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BitMine Immersion Technologies increased its Ethereum exposure last week, purchasing 60,976 ETH, bringing its total holdings to more than 4.5 million ETH valued at over $9 billion, as the firm continues accumulating ether during what it describes as the late stages of a “mini crypto winter.” At the same time, development activity across decentralized financeContinue reading "BitMine Buys 60,976 ETH as Mutuum Finance Expands Its DeFi Lending Ecosystem"

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While bearish sentiment dominates the market narrative, Bitcoin supply data suggests patient capital is steadily consolidating control.

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Binance has recorded significant exchange outflows since late February.

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BNB network performance surges, but does it benefit investors?

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The crypto industry is entering a more disciplined phase as scaling networks focus on efficiency and real-world adoption.

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The venture arm invested $2.5M in Japan's key stablecoin player JPYC Inc.

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