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- Restaking promises yield but delivers only stacked risk and no real valueCointelegraph.com News – 30 minutes agoRestaking yields come from token emissions and VC incentives, not productive activity. Complex models concentrate power among large operators, while compounding risk cascades.Opinion by: Laura Wallendal, co-founder and CEO of…
- Farcaster to return $180M to investors following Neynar takeoverCointelegraph.com News – 1 hour agoDecentralized social network Farcaster remains operational after its acquisition by Neynar and confirmed plans to return $180 million in capital to investors.Farcaster co-founder Dan Romero moved to quell speculation about…
- Bitcoin enters ‘early bear phase’ as $84K becomes key BTC supportCointelegraph.com News – 1 hour agoBitcoin’s profit cycle has turned negative for the first time since 2023, suggesting that BTC is transitioning into a bear marketBitcoin’s (BTC) drop below $90,000 has pushed onchain profitability metrics…
- Kansas bill would create state-managed Bitcoin and digital assets reserveCointelegraph.com News – 2 hours agoThe proposal would fund the reserve with unclaimed crypto and staking rewards rather than direct state Bitcoin purchases.Lawmakers in the US state of Kansas are considering a bill that would…
- Binance applies for MiCA license in Greece as EU deadlines loomCointelegraph.com News – 3 hours agoBinance applied for a MiCA license in Greece shortly after France flagged the exchange as still unlicensed under MiCA ahead of June compliance deadlines.Binance submitted an application for authorization under…
- Buterin calls 2026 the year to reclaim self-sovereign computingCointelegraph.com News – 4 hours agoEthereum’s Vitalik Buterin details his 2026 “self-sovereign” tech stack, swapping Big Tech apps for encrypted, open-source and local privacy tools.Ethereum cofounder Vitalik Buterin declared 2026 to be the “year we…
- Ledger said to be in talks with Goldman Sachs, Barclays on US IPO: FTCointelegraph.com News – 4 hours agoThe Financial Times reports that Ledger is planning a US IPO at a $4 billion valuation as hardware wallet demand increases amid crypto fraud and hacks.French crypto hardware wallet provider…
- Will XRP price double again? 'Latent' buy pressure puts shorts in dangerCointelegraph.com News – 5 hours agoSimilar XRP funding conditions preceded rebounds of roughly 50% in August and September 2024 and about 100% in April 2025.XRP (XRP) funding rates on Binance have been mirroring the behavior…
- Crypto adoption ‘emerging unevenly across regions,’ says PwCCointelegraph.com News – 6 hours agoPricewaterhouseCoopers says that crypto is working in a “fragmented global ecosystem,” tackling different challenges in different markets.Crypto adoption is growing at different rates around the world, with some regions advancing…
- Bitcoin miners brace for major ice storm across southern USCointelegraph.com News – 6 hours agoBitcoin miners have powered down to ease the load on the grid in the past, such as in 2022, when Texas miners curtailed their activities amid a major winter storm.A…
- US bank lobby says stopping stablecoin yields a top 2026 priorityCointelegraph.com News – 7 hours agoThe American Bankers Association’s fight over stablecoin yields has become its top priority as Congress looks to pass crypto market structure legislation before the midterms.The American Bankers Association (ABA) has…
- US prosecutors drop OpenSea NFT fraud case after appeals court reversalCointelegraph.com News – 8 hours agoThe Justice Department will drop its case against Nathaniel Chastain, a former OpenSea manager who successfully appealed a wire fraud and money laundering conviction.US prosecutors will not retry their wire…
- Capital One bank buys stablecoin fintech Brex for $5.15BCointelegraph.com News – 8 hours agoCapital One’s acquisition of Brex comes just months after the payment company launched support for stablecoins.Major US bank Capital One has struck a $5.15 billion deal to buy the fintech…
- South Korea loses $48 million in seized Bitcoin to phishing scam: ReportCointelegraph.com News – 8 hours agoProsecutors in South Korea reportedly discovered the Bitcoin was missing during a routine inspection of seized financial assets.Authorities in South Korea have launched an investigation after millions of dollars worth…
- SEC, CFTC to hold joint event on crypto oversight harmonizationCointelegraph.com News – 9 hours agoThe SEC’s Paul Atkins and the CFTC’s Michael Selig will discuss the two agencies’ crypto oversight as legislative efforts to define their roles work through the Senate.The US Securities and…
- Ethereum mainnet daily active addresses surpass all layer-2sCointelegraph.com News – 10 hours agoEthereum mainnet surpassed all layer-2 networks in daily active addresses in January, though security analysts attributed part of the spike to address poisoning attacks.Network activity on the Ethereum mainnet has…
- Bitcoiners reject quantum computing fears as cause of price slumpCointelegraph.com News – 11 hours agoSome Bitcoiners are “highly skeptical” that quantum computing is to blame for Bitcoin’s sideways price action, while others argue it’s a major issue.Bitcoin backers have minimized claims that fears around…
- Bitcoin options show pro traders expect more downside, but also plan to accumulateCointelegraph.com News – 11 hours agoBitcoin derivatives markets show traders holding steady, but the path back to $95,000 relies on institutional inflows returning, especially after this week’s $1.58 billion outflow.Key takeaways:Bitcoin funding rates sit at…
- ‘Literally billions’ of AI agents to use stablecoins in 5 years: Circle CEOCointelegraph.com News – 12 hours agoCircle CEO Jeremy Allaire says AI agents have no alternative to stablecoins and will conduct everyday activities with the tokens within as little as three years.Within three to five years,…
- Here’s what happened in crypto todayCointelegraph.com News – 14 hours agoNeed 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.Today in Crypto:…
- Nasdaq files to remove position limits on Bitcoin, Ether ETF optionsCointelegraph.com News – 15 hours agoThe filing with the US SEC eliminates contract caps on crypto ETF options, a change Nasdaq argues addresses unequal treatment in derivatives markets.US exchange Nasdaq has filed a rule change…
- Trump sues JPMorgan in Florida court for $5B over debanking claims: ReportCointelegraph.com News – 15 hours agoThe lawsuit came days after the president threatened on social media to sue the banking giant for debanking him in the weeks after his supporters attacked the US Capitol in…
- Stablecoin supply growth stalls as regulation, Treasury yields biteCointelegraph.com News – 15 hours agoInstitutional compliance costs and higher Treasury yields are reshaping stablecoin issuance as growth shifts from rapid expansion to balance-sheet discipline.After a period of rapid expansion, the global stablecoin market has…
- Tennessee city clears path for crypto mining, data centers with new zoning rulesCointelegraph.com News – 16 hours agoAn ordinance to amend the city’s zoning laws laid out guidelines for where a crypto miner could operate in the area and how loud the operation could be.The Board of…
- Coinbase forms board to assess quantum computing risks to blockchainCointelegraph.com News – 16 hours agoThe independent advisory board, comprising researchers and industry experts, plans to publish papers on digital-security risks and guidance for developers, organizations and users.Coinbase has formed an independent advisory board to…
- Circle CEO says USDC is a neutral layer, not a rival to Visa or MastercardCointelegraph.com News – 17 hours agoAt Davos, Jeremy Allaire said Circle’s stablecoin functions as shared infrastructure rather than a competitor to banks or card networks.Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire said the company views its dollar-pegged stablecoin as neutral financial…
- Bitwise launches actively managed ETF pairing Bitcoin with goldCointelegraph.com News – 18 hours agoAn actively managed fund blends Bitcoin, precious metals and mining stocks as asset managers expand crypto’s role in macro and capital-preservation strategies.Bitwise Asset Management has launched a new exchange-traded fund…
- Solana-based Natix brings DePIN data into self-driving AI with ValeoCointelegraph.com News – 19 hours agoNatix and Valeo are building a decentralized, self-driving camera model to offer a transparent foundation for the safe mainstream deployment of physical AIs.Automotive technology supplier Valeo and Natix Network, a…
- Bitcoin's 16.7K inflow to exchanges raises alarm: Will BTC’s sell-off deepen?Cointelegraph.com News – 19 hours agoBitcoin’s price rally to $90,000 failed to hold after 16,653 BTC were sent to exchanges, but an improving spot market suggests traders see BTC’s current pricing as discounted.Crypto exchanges saw…
- Ex-Binance CEO ‘talking with probably a dozen governments‘ about tokenizationCointelegraph.com News – 19 hours agoFormer Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao said at the World Economic Forum in Davos that he is advising several governments on tokenizing state assets.Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the former CEO of cryptocurrency…
- The critical reason you should never ask ChatGPT for legal adviceCointelegraph.com News – 23 hours agoUsing AI chatbots for legal advice matters may put attorney-client privilege at risk, and the chat logs could be used against you in court.
- ‘If you want to be great, make enemies’: Solana economist Max ResnickCointelegraph.com News – 1 day agoSolana economist Max Resnick is OK with making enemies in the pursuit of what he thinks is the optimal course of action for ETH and SOL.
- Indian outrage at Pudgy Penguins, China CBDC boss’s crypto scandal: Asia ExpressCointelegraph.com News – 3 days agoBacklash to ‘racist’ Pudgy Penguins post from Indian social media users. Claims China’s former CBDC director took bribes in ETH. Asia Express
- Wintermute on crypto recovery, BTC allocation cut on quantum risk: Hodler’s Digest, Jan. 11 – 17Cointelegraph.com News – 5 days agoMichael Saylor shares his thoughts on criticism around Bitcoin treasuries, an exec says CLARITY Act ‘has a long way to go‘: Hodler’s Digest
- Bitcoin ‘bullish’ in Q1 says Willy Woo, XRP lacks CLARITY: Trade SecretsCointelegraph.com News – 6 days agoBitcoin analyst Willy Woo says Bitcoin’s near term future is bright. CLARITY act may have a nasty surprise for XRP holders. Trade Secrets.
- Grok faces bans… but 8 lawsuits claim ChatGPT use can kill: AI EyeCointelegraph.com News – 1 week agoGrok is more controversial, but there are eight lawsuits over deaths of ChatGPT users. Plus, why you can never trust OnlyFans again. AI Eye
- Here’s why crypto is moving to Dubai and Abu DhabiCointelegraph.com News – 1 week agoWhile US regulators dithered and Singapore moved cautiously, the United Arab Emirates has been forging ahead with its pro-crypto empire.
- OKX user’s desperate plea, Hong Kong talks gold stablecoins: Asia ExpressCointelegraph.com News – 1 week agoOKX user issues desperate plea after funds frozen. Hong Kong hasn’t ruled out gold-backed stablecoins, but says it’s too early. Asia Express.
- Trump rules out SBF pardon, Bitcoin in ‘boring sideways’: Hodler’s Digest, Jan. 4 – 10Cointelegraph.com News – 1 week agoUS President Donald Trump’s stance on Sam Bankman-Fried pardon, BitMine’s purchase in Ethereum shows continued confidence: Hodler’s Digest
- One metric shows crypto is now in a bear market: Carl ‘The Moon’Cointelegraph.com News – 1 week agoCarl “The Moon” Runefelt says crypto is already in a bear market based on one particular metric — and he’s 50/50 on how 2026 will play out.
- Davinci Jeremie bought Bitcoin at $1… but $100K BTC doesn’t excite himCointelegraph.com News – 2 weeks agoDavinci Jeremie bought Bitcoin at $1 and told his followers to buy $1 worth in 2013. Now that BTC is at $100K the price no longer matters to him.
- Bitget’s Gracy Chen is looking for ‘entrepreneurs, not wantrepreneurs’Cointelegraph.com News – 2 weeks agoGracy Chen went from TV star to entrepreneur, becoming the CEO of top crypto exchange Bitget — and then blended it all together on Killer Whales.
- ‘China’s Ethereum’ in civil war, Japan to embrace Bitcoin ETFs: Asia ExpressCointelegraph.com News – 2 weeks ago“China’s Ethereum” co-founders clash on New Year’s Eve over Neo’s treasury, major Asian economies warm up to Bitcoin ETFs. Asia Express
- Kain Warwick loses $50K ETH bet, BitMine’s ‘1000x’ share plan: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 21 – Jan. 3Cointelegraph.com News – 2 weeks agoCrypto exec Kain Warwick lost a $50,000 Ether price prediction bet, Coinbase reveals “everything exchange”: Hodler’s Digest
- Illivium’s risk-to-earn deathmatch, Axie Infinity to take ‘big swings’: Web3 GamerCointelegraph.com News – 2 weeks agoAxie Infinity will take more risks in 2026, Illivium’s working on a new risk-to-earn deathmatch, and Yat Siu’s thoughts on Trump: Web3 Gamer.
- How crypto laws changed in 2025 — and how they’ll change in 2026Cointelegraph.com News – 3 weeks agoCrypto legislation is now in place across major economies, and coming soon in the US, but tax and privacy questions remain unresolved.
- 9 weirdest AI stories from 2025: AI EyeCointelegraph.com News – 3 weeks agoFake band exposed by hoax spokesman, turning ChatGPT evil, and a vending machine calls the FBI over $2. The weirdest AI stories of 2025.
- Chinese users turn to ‘U cards’ to get around crypto rules: Asia ExpressCointelegraph.com News – 3 weeks agoViral “U cards” are quietly onboarding Chinese users to crypto, and the digital yuan can now earn depositors interest at banks. Asia Express.
- Bitcoin ‘never’ hit $100K in real terms, SEC’s crypto ‘dream team’: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 21 – 27Cointelegraph.com News – 3 weeks agoA crypto analyst says Bitcoin’s current market setup resembles that of 2019, SEC picks a crypto regulation “dream team”: Hodler’s Digest
- Bitcoin treasury crackdown, Asia embraces stablecoins: Asia Express 2025Cointelegraph.com News – 4 weeks agoCompanies that pivot to Bitcoin treasuries face crackdown in Asia, China doubles down on crypto ban. Asia Express 2025 in review.
- Bitcoin may dip to $65K in 2026, Clarity Act speculation grows: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 14 – 20Cointelegraph.com News – 1 month agoFidelity researcher mulls over Bitcoin dropping to $65,000 in 2026, US Clarity Act may not boost Bitcoin’s price: Hodler’s Digest
- Bitcoin’s critical level is $82.5K, Ethereum ‘not done yet’: Trade SecretsCointelegraph.com News – 1 month agoIs Bitcoin headed towards the mid-$70,000s for Christmas? Crypto With James says a new ATH for Ethereum is still on the cards. Trade Secrets.
- Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years, Bitcoin’s ‘choppy dance’: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 7 – 13Cointelegraph.com News – 1 month agoDo Kwon was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty, Bitcoin traders end to ‘manipulative’ BTC price dip: Hodler’s Digest
- Sei wallets in Xiaomi, Bhutan’s gold on Solana: Asia ExpressCointelegraph.com News – 1 month agoSei preloads crypto wallets in future Xiaomi smartphones. Bhutan launches gold tokens on Solana. Asia Express
- Big questions: Would Bitcoin survive a 10-year power outage?Cointelegraph.com News – 1 month agoNo power. No computers. Human race on life support. Could Bitcoin survive a decade-long global blackout? The answer may surprise you.
- Meet the onchain crypto detectives fighting crime better than the copsCointelegraph.com News – 1 month agoMeet the crypto detectives who trace hacks and theft onchain. Some are professionals, others are keen enthusiasts who log on after work.
- Quantum attacking Bitcoin would be a waste of time: Kevin O’LearyCointelegraph.com News – 1 month agoKevin O’Leary, aka “Mr Wonderful,” says Bitcoin may not be the most logical first target for quantum computing attacks.
- XRP’s ‘now or never’ moment, Kalshi taps Solana: Hodler’s Digest, Nov. 30 – Dec. 6Cointelegraph.com News – 1 month agoXRP traders are eyeing a rally, Kalshi taps Solana, Peter Schiff fails to authenticate gold bar during onstage test with CZ: Hodler’s Digest
- Indian investors look beyond Bitcoin, Japan to soften crypto tax: Asia ExpressCointelegraph.com News – 1 month agoIndian crypto holders now hold 5 tokens on average, Ripple secures regulatory approval in Singapore, and Japan’s crypto tax: Asia Express
- 6 reasons Jack Dorsey is definitely Satoshi… and 5 reasons he’s notCointelegraph.com News – 1 month agoTwitter founder Jack Dorsey was on the cypherpunk mailing list, can code in C++ and had every reason to want to invent Bitcoin. But did he?
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