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Swyftx analyst Pav Hundal says near-term risks are already priced in, and without new catalysts, Ether may trade sideways.

A new Chainalysis report suggests ransomware attackers are “working harder for diminishing returns” as regulatory pressure and refusals to pay have hurt ransom proceeds. 

Ethereum’s co-founder says validator signatures, data storage, accounts and proofs must change to prepare for quantum threats.

The number of wallets holding 100 BTC is close to 20,000, a milestone some analysts view as a sign of improving holder distribution.

In a shareholder letter, Dorsey said he expects other companies to follow suit soon and reduce headcount in the wake of AI advancements.

Bitcoin bulls are chasing $70,000, but caution in futures and options markets may explain why the rally has struggled to gain traction.

The industry-supported Promoting Innovation in Blockchain Development Act could be a solution by Congress to push back against criminalizing writing code.

ETH bulls briefly pressed the price above the $2,000 level, but will a positive funding rate and increase in holder profitability generate sufficient momentum to hold the level?

The proposal would allow a US exchange to trade shares of a fund holding JitoSOL, representing the first SEC exchange filing for a liquid staking token ETP.

Bitcoin trades below most holders’ cost basis, but a rally above $74,500 could change everything. Can the bulls pull it off?

Bloomberg and Kaiko aim to embed licensed financial data directly on blockchain networks, targeting institutional tokenized Treasurys and repo markets.

Bitcoin institutional flows are cooling while its long-term holders and network participants absorb the supply. In a range-bound regime, these are the key signals to watch.

As US policymakers scrutinize prediction market platforms, Polymarket users placed bets on which company crypto sleuth ZachXBT would expose for insider trading.

The GIF ETF combines nine leveraged single-stock strategies into a fund designed to generate weekly income through covered call options.

AI and crypto-linked issuers are paying up to 9% for debt as lenders demand higher returns than traditional utilities.

Amid reports that the White House will not consider a presidential pardon, the convicted former FTX CEO continues his efforts in court.

Ether looked bullish, with onchain data showing that the ETH price may have hit a macro bottom as a key support level holds.

In an interview with Cointelegraph, Nic Puckrin breaks down the forces behind Bitcoin’s bear market and what could come next in 2026.

Bitcoin price strength failed to reclaim a key support zone with traders still expecting the bear market to match previous cycles.

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Crypto traders blame Jane Street for a daily 10 a.m. Bitcoin dip after a Terraform lawsuit claimed dubious trading practices, but analysts say timing matches broader risk repricing.

American Bitcoin posted a $59.5 million Q4 loss while its revenue rose and its Bitcoin stack topped 6,000 coins, as peers pivot to AI and sell down treasuries.

MetaMask Card goes live in the US, with first-time availability across 49 states, including New York, following initial pilots over the past two years.

DefiLlama data shows derivatives contribute heavily to DeFi’s $1 billion-plus quarterly revenue as lending and trading infrastructure converge.

Cryptocurrency exchanges are moving to block scam-linked transfers before funds leave their platforms as fraud losses continue to climb.

The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency proposed rules that would govern stablecoins, including apparent limits on rewards that may affect Coinbase.

The bitcoin miner inked a deal with investment firm Starwood to convert and expand select facilities to serve data center needs for AI.

The real estate investment mogul said his firm, Cardone Capital, is exploring blockchain-based tokens for property holdings as tokenization gains traction.

Beneath the technical language of the 'Strawmap' is a far simpler story: Ethereum is trying to decide what kind of infrastructure it wants to be by the end of the decade.

The Promoting Innovation in Blockchain Development Act is a high-stakes play to win the global code war.

Why major shakeups at Farcaster and Lens are actually a market correction.

As AI rattles tech stocks, Grayscale's head of research said blockchains will power intelligent agents’ transactions and help offset emerging risks.

This move comes shortly after the Ethereum Foundation established a dedicated post-quantum research team to study the issue.

The violent move had more to do with hedge funds' overcrowded bearish positioning getting wiped out than the company’s financial performance, one analyst pointed out.

Prosecutors say Goliath Ventures’ Christopher Alexander Delgado raised hundreds of millions of dollars, promising investors guaranteed 3% to 8% monthly returns.

The integration lets XRP holders deposit into yield-generating vaults through a single transaction without leaving their existing wallet or bridging assets manually.

The lifting of the ban on retail investors accessing crypto ETNs was seen as a major win in the adoption of crypto investments due to the possibility of it being added to products like ISAs.

A single large sell order triggered a 30% flash crash on decentralized perp exchange Lighter even as bitcoin was climbing elsewhere.

Crypto is becoming a permanent 401(k) fixture. We detail the shift from regulatory bans to presidential mandate and new DOL guidance, plus the latest big institutional bets.

The declines are coming as the Nasdaq tumbles nearly 2%, led by a post-earnings selloff in Nvidia.

Also: Ethereum’s “strawmap”, Robinhood chain update and OpenAI + smart contracts

Before the Senate Banking Committee gaveled its banking-oversight hearing to a start, crypto claimed much of the oxygen, including in an OCC policy push.

The goal is to reduce Solana’s growing geographic concentration in Europe and introduce multicast functionality.

ZachXBT.alleges a senior Axiom employee used internal dashboards to access private wallet data and track traders’ activity, raising questions about potential insider trading.

Aptos (APT) declined 11% and Aave (AAVE) dropped 6.6%, leading index lower from Wednesday.

Buterin has outlined a phased roadmap to replace four vulnerable components of Ethereum's cryptographic architecture.

Starknet revealed a Bitcoin-based asset aimed at enabling people to better maintain their privacy on the Ethereum layer-2 scaling network.

Block said the restructuring will cost up to $500 million and be largely completed by mid-2026, as investors embraced the move.

Lawmakers introduced a bill Thursday protecting crypto software developers from criminal prosecution. Does that mean the crypto market structure bill is falling by the wayside?

Republican and Democrat senators alike pushed back on imprisoned FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's support of the Clarity Act crypto bill.

Morgan Stanley wants to let clients custody and trade Bitcoin—and it's building the tech itself.

Nano Banana 2 brings Pro-level world knowledge at Flash speed, with impressive text handling and subject consistency. But ByteDance's Seedream 5 just showed up to the same fight.

American Bitcoin, co-founded by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., posted a $59.45 million net loss in Q4 2025 as crypto prices weakened.

Beast Industries has suspended an employee while it internally investigates allegations of insider trading, according to CEO Jeff Housenbold.

Railgun is now the most widely used mixing protocol, although Tornado Cash has had a modest recovery since sanctions were lifted last year.

Prediction market users are getting more bullish on near-term price moves for Bitcoin and Ethereum, but the crypto market is still fearful.

Multiple employees at Axiom, a non-custodial trading platform, allegedly engaged in insider trading, said blockchain investigator ZachXBT.

Christopher Alexander Delgado was charged on counts of wire fraud and money laundering that carry a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison.

The Mastercard-powered MetaMask debit card is now rolling out access to all users across the United States.

It was a green day for stablecoin enthusiasts and crypto majors, and positive earnings from NVDA after hours signal the rally may have legs.

The roadmap targets faster finality, native privacy, quantum-resistant cryptography, and gigagas throughput across planned upgrades.

Bitcoin demand has rebounded for the first time since November as ETF inflows hit $506M and Coinbase premium flips positive.

The proposal details how banks, nonbanks and foreign issuers could operate stablecoins under U.S. banking supervision.

The move follows investor exits, asset sales and a retreat from holding Ethereum on the public company's balance sheet.

Online claims have drawn attention to how institutional middlemen hedge Bitcoin ETF shares, exposing a gap between inflows and spot buying.

Reports show both Anthropic and OpenAI are revising safety commitments amid surging investment and competition.

Nvidia’s earnings lifted technology shares and steadied broader markets, even as investors weigh how long the AI investment cycle can run.

The Galaxy S26 doesn't just answer your questions—it acts on your behalf. Samsung is the first to use the agentic phone label.

As the Department of Defense pushes for greater AI integration, researchers said the top models chose the nuclear option in nearly all war simulations.

Another treasury firm could backtrack on accumulating crypto, with GD Culture eyeing Bitcoin sales as a way to boost its stock price.

More than $400 million worth of short positions have been liquidated in the last day as Bitcoin nears $69K and Ethereum and Solana surge.

Top crypto equities like Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy and crypto exchange Coinbase are among the most shorted stocks, says Goldman Sachs.

The four firms will now have free reign to experiment in a program that will inform final UK stablecoin rules set to be released later this year.

Kalshi revealed its first enforcement actions Wednesday, against a political candidate and an employee of YouTube star MrBeast.

Senator Richard Blumenthal has launched an inquiry into alleged Iran-linked crypto transfers as Binance pushes back against the claims.

Circle’s USDC grew 72% in Q4 as transaction volume soared and CRCL stock popped on bullish AI and payments commentary.

Huge headlines from Stripe and Meta have stablecoins squarely back in the forefront of the crypto discussion.

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

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