Crypto
AI Summary
- Bitcoin's price is hitting a rough patch, dipping below $90K and signaling an 'early bear phase' with record outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs, dampening hopes for a quick run to $100K.
- TradFi is still leaning into crypto, with Grayscale and Morgan Stanley actively filing for new ETFs, UBS looking to offer crypto trading to high-net-worth clients, and Capital One acquiring a stablecoin fintech for billions.
- Security and regulatory hurdles are front and center, highlighted by a major data breach at a French crypto tax platform and South Korea losing millions in seized Bitcoin to phishing, while exchanges like Binance race to secure MiCA licenses in Europe.
- The broader crypto ecosystem is evolving with new tech and narratives, as Vitalik Buterin pushes for 'self-sovereign computing,' AI agents are predicted to heavily adopt stablecoins, and projects like Farcaster pivot to a developer-focused direction.
- Regulatory clarity is a hot topic in the US, with lawmakers gearing up for major legislation, the banking lobby prioritizing the halt of stablecoin yields, and the SEC and CFTC working to harmonize their crypto oversight.
Sources
Cointelegraph
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French authorities investigate data breach of crypto tax platform
an hour ago
by Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
A local news outlet reported that a hacking group called the Shiny Hunters sent ransom demands to Waltio after seizing personal data from about 50,000 users.
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Bitcoin prediction markets say $100K BTC price out of reach for now
an hour ago
by Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale
Bitcoin bull market optimism has suffered since the October crash, as chances of a short-term BTC price rally above $100,000 appeared to be fading.
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Grayscale seeks SEC approval for spot BNB ETF in expansion beyond BTC, Ether
2 hours ago
by Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
The product, if approved, would give US investors access to regulated BNB exposure without needing to hold the token themselves.
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Bitcoin rolls over as gold gets huge $23K price target by 2034
4 hours ago
by Cointelegraph by William Suberg
Bitcoin dropped further below $90,000 while gold and silver kept beating records, leading to a long-term price forecast of $23,000.
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Crypto takeaways from Davos: Politics and money collide
5 hours ago
by Cointelegraph by Yohan Yun
Crypto is shedding its illicit money image, but central bankers at the World Economic Forum in Davos 2026 warned it threatens monetary sovereignty.
CoinDesk
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Crypto custodian BitGo down 12%, falling well below IPO price on second trading day
2 hours ago
by Helene Braun
Markets, BitGo, NewsThe company came public at around a $2 billion valuation on Thursday.
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Grayscale files for ETF tracking Binance's BNB token, following VanEck’s bid
2 hours ago
by Helene Braun
Markets, Bnb chain, Grayscale, NewsThe proposed "GBNB" trust would offer investors exposure to the native token of the BNB chain without having to directly own the tokens, but approval still hinges on Nasdaq’s filing.
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A hacker’s $23 million ‘flex’ backfires after sleuth traces funds to a massive U.S. government seizure
3 hours ago
by Oliver Knight
Finance, Zachxbt, crypto crime, NewsA recorded online dispute between alleged threat actors led blockchain investigator ZachXBT to trace millions in illicit crypto to a single wallet.
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Bitcoin slips back to $88,500 as silver tops $100 for first time ever and gold eyes $5,000
3 hours ago
by Krisztian Sandor
Markets, Bitcoin News, Silver, Wintermute, Copper, NewsSpot bitcoin ETFs booked over $1.6 billion in outflows in four days, underscoring the rapid reversal in investor demand after last week's strong inflows.
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Buying ether and Bitmine Immersion ahead of weekend a good bet: Standard Chartered
4 hours ago
by Helene Braun
Markets, Ethereum News, NewsIncreasing transaction activity on Ethereum and Tom Lee's continued buying bode well for the crypto, which has tumbled from 2026 highs in recent days, said Geoff Kendrick.
Decrypt
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Binance Founder CZ Projects Bitcoin Supercycle for 2026, Denies Trump Relationship
an hour ago
by Logan Hitchcock
MarketsBinance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao thinks that 2026 will bring a supercycle for Bitcoin, ending the asset's previous four-year trend.
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What is Zcash (ZEC)? The Privacy Coin Using Zero-Knowledge Proofs
2 hours ago
by Jason Nelson,Matt Hussey
zcash, The CoinsZcash is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that enables users to hide key details of transactions by leveraging zk-SNARKs.
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UBS Planning Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading for Some Wealthy Clients: Bloomberg
2 hours ago
by Stacy Elliott
BusinessUBS will reportedly offer Bitcoin and Ethereum trading to select private banking clients in Switzerland, signaling growing crypto adoption.
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Trump sues JPMorgan for $5B! Ledger prepares for $4B IPO! “Crypto Adoption is no longer reversible” says PWC!
2 hours ago
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
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'Professional Money Launderer' Ordered to Pay UK $7.6M Over Zhimin Qian Case
2 hours ago
by Callan Quinn
Law and OrderThe Crown Prosecution Service has given Zhimin Qian’s fixer Sen Hok Ling three months to cough up the funds.
AMBCrypto
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Ledger eyes $4bn US IPO as critics question past breaches and new fee strategy
an hour ago
by Adewale Olarinde
News, News 1, Social, Trading ViewLedger’s potential New York IPO has put the crypto security firm back in focus, as community raise questions about its security track record and business model.
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Stablecoins could drive 40% growth into 2026: Circle CEO
2 hours ago
by Ritika Gupta
DeFi, News, News 1, Social, Stablecoins, Trading View, ambcryptoWith the crypto bill on the table, stablecoin rewards are back in the spotlight.
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Ethereum whales scoop up ETH worth $74M – Any effect on the price?
3 hours ago
by Gladys Makena
Altcoin, Ethereum, News, News 1, Social, Trading View, ambcryptoEthereum's price is struggling to break out, despite whales' best efforts.
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‘Debasement trade still on,’ says hedge fund exec as Bitcoin lags gold
4 hours ago
by Benjamin Njiri
Bitcoin, BTC Trading View, News, News 1, Social, Trading ViewSome analysts believe quantum risk may derail BTC from the 'debasement trade.'
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Whales Abandon $4.73 UNI to Buy Digitap ($TAP): Leading Altcoin to Buy for Visa Card Spending This Year
4 hours ago
by AMBCrypto Team
Google News, HideCryptopanic, Press ReleaseA new wave of consumers, especially younger users and tech-savvy individuals, is shifting away from […]