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Modernizing the nest egg: the past, present, and future of crypto in 401(k) plans
Crypto is becoming a permanent fixture in 401(k) plans due to shifting regulations and increasing institutional investment.
Ether Price Reclaims $2K: Ethereum Data Backs the ETH Price Recovery
Ethereum's price has rebounded, reclaiming $2,000, supported by rising volatility and a low MVRV Z-score suggesting a potential bottom.
Hut 8’s ‘execution and delivery’ year backs $85 target, Benchmark says
Benchmark reiterated its 'buy' rating and $85 price target for Hut 8, citing management's focus on execution for its 2026 AI data center strategy.
Bitcoin price news: BTC's advance appearing to be a one-day event
Bitcoin fell below $67,000, erasing Wednesday's gains amid a broader tech selloff led by Nvidia.
MetaMask expands Mastercard crypto card across the US
MetaMask has launched its Mastercard-backed crypto card nationwide across all 50 US states, including a new premium metal tier.
The Protocol: Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT alleges Axiom employee conducted insider trading
Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT accused an Axiom Exchange employee of insider trading using internal user data access.
Coin Bureau CEO on Bitcoin in 2026: Cycles, Liquidity and a Divided Market
Coin Bureau CEO Nic Puckrin predicts 2026 will feature a divided crypto market between institutional conviction and retail apathy.
Bitcoin Support Reclaim Fails as BTC Price Sinks Below $68,000
Bitcoin failed to reclaim key support levels, sinking below $68,000 as analysts caution that the bear market is likely not over.
Senate hearing for U.S. bank regulators thrusts crypto into starring role
A Senate hearing on bank oversight highlighted the growing role of cryptocurrency, with discussions on stablecoin regulation and potential risks.
Decibel activates mainnet perpetuals trading on Aptos with $50M in pre-deposits
Decibel, an institutional-grade perpetuals exchange developed by Aptos Labs, has launched on the Aptos mainnet with over $50M in pre-deposits.
Polkadot (DOT) Price Rallies 30% Thanks to Bitcoin – But Not for the Obvious Reason
Polkadot's price surged 30% due to internal factors and strong capital inflows, decoupling from Bitcoin's direct influence.
Trump-Linked American Bitcoin (ABTC) Posts $59M Q4 Loss as Bitcoin Slump Hits Treasury Holdings
American Bitcoin Corp. reported a $59 million Q4 net loss due to the falling value of its bitcoin treasury holdings.
SOL news: Why a Solana infrastructure firm is moving its servers to win the global crypto trading war
DoubleZero is incentivizing validators in underrepresented regions to reduce Solana’s geographic concentration and improve trading speeds.
Why Cardano Failed a High-Probability Breakout Despite $340 Million in Whale Buying
Cardano's projected rally failed due to hidden massive whale selling overwhelming visible buying and a subsequent bearish divergence.
Jane Street 10 AM Bitcoin Dump Claims Split Analysts
Analysts disagree on claims that Jane Street manipulates Bitcoin's price with a daily 10 am selloff, citing inconsistent data and market depth.
American Bitcoin’s Trump‑Backed Mining Bet Nets $59M Q4 Loss
Trump-backed American Bitcoin reported a $59.5 million net loss in Q4 2025 despite a 22% revenue increase to $78.3 million.
MEV Capital AUM collapses 80% in four months as Belem absorbs team
MEV Capital's assets under management plummeted 80% following a stablecoin depeg, leading to Belem Capital absorbing its institutional team.
XRP Refuses to Break Down: Here’s How Holders Are Preparing For Price Recovery
XRP is defending critical support while on-chain metrics and derivatives data suggest holders are accumulating for a potential price rebound.
ZachXBT alleges Axiom employee conducted insider trading
Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT accused Axiom employee Broox Bauer of using internal data to track private wallets for potential insider trading.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: index falls 1.4% as all constituents trade lower
The CoinDesk 20 index fell 1.4% as all 20 constituents traded lower, led by declines in Aptos and Aave.
Notice Bitcoin selling off at market open? Jane Street is taking the blame, but the data points elsewhere
Traders blamed Jane Street for alleged systematic Bitcoin selling at the US market open, but data suggests broader macro factors and ETF structure opacity are the real drivers.
ZachXBT names Axiom in investigation into alleged employee insider trading
Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT investigated Axiom, alleging an employee abused internal tools to track private user wallet data for potential insider trading.
What Could Drive Avalanche (AVAX) After a 94% Drop From Its All-Time High?
Avalanche (AVAX) shows potential recovery drivers through institutional adoption, like Progmat's $2B migration, and technological advantages cited by VanEck.
ZachXBT Investigation Accuses Axiom Employee of Insider Trading Abuse
Crypto investigator ZachXBT accused Axiom employee Broox Bauer of abusing internal access to track user wallets for insider trading.
What AI Agents Need from Crypto Exchanges
Crypto exchanges must evolve their infrastructure to support autonomous AI agents, focusing on unified settlement and intelligent execution.
ZachXBT alleges Axiom staff member abused internal access for insider trading
ZachXBT alleges an Axiom Exchange employee used internal access to track user wallets and potentially engage in insider trading since 2025.
Decibel goes live on Aptos with fully onchain perpetuals exchange
Decibel, a fully onchain perpetuals exchange incubated by Aptos Labs, has launched on the Aptos mainnet.
MetaMask and Mastercard launch US payment card with onchain rewards
MetaMask and Mastercard have launched a self-custodial payment card in the US offering onchain rewards in mUSD stablecoin.
Mastercard, MetaMask Launch Self-Custody Crypto Card in US
MetaMask launched its self-custodial Mastercard crypto card across 49 US states, including New York, allowing users to spend crypto directly from their wallet.
Grvt Integrates Aave for Traders to Earn Yield on Perp Collateral
Grvt integrated the Aave lending protocol, allowing perpetual futures traders to earn yield on their idle margin collateral.
OKX Integrates Chainalysis Alterya for Pre-Withdrawal Scam Screening
OKX has integrated Chainalysis' Alterya platform to screen withdrawal destinations for scam risks before funds are sent.
Morph is leaning into stablecoin settlement, starting with USDC and Circle’s CCTP
Morph is integrating USDC and Circle's CCTP to facilitate reliable, cross-chain stablecoin settlement for payment applications.
Growing Creative Literacy in the Age of Bitcoin: A Conversation with Bruce Barone Jr. of BrainSprout
BrainSprout cultivates creative literacy and critical thinking in youth, linking it to Bitcoin's principles of sovereignty and long-term thinking.
How Does Trump Influence the Price of Bitcoin?
Donald Trump's actions and statements, including tariff announcements and pro-crypto commentary, have demonstrably influenced Bitcoin's price over time.
Trump-linked American Bitcoin posts $153 million net loss for 2025 as holdings surpass 6,000 BTC
American Bitcoin reported a $153.2 million net loss for 2025, driven by unrealized bitcoin losses, despite $185.2 million in revenue.
Ethereum Foundation drops most ambitious roadmap in years, targets finality in seconds by 2029
The Ethereum Foundation released an ambitious seven-fork roadmap through 2029, aiming for sub-second finality and massive throughput increases.
Wallet in Telegram Adds DeFi “Vaults” to Earn on BTC, ETH and USDt
Telegram's Wallet now offers DeFi vaults for users to earn yield on Bitcoin, Ether, and USDt directly within the app.
Bitcoin Turns Green Weekly as 23-Month Cycle Call Spreads—and Skeptics Push Back
Bitcoin posted its first weekly gain after five red weeks, fueling speculation about a bottom based on a 23-month cycle theory, despite skeptical counterarguments.
Indiana prepares to put bitcoin (BTC) in its public retirement plans
Indiana lawmakers authorized public retirement plans to access Bitcoin and ETFs while banning crypto ATMs due to fraud concerns.
Bluprynt raises $4.25 million seed round from Coinbase Ventures, Robinhood to streamline crypto compliance
Crypto disclosure firm Bluprynt secured $4.25 million in a seed round led by Valor Capital Group to simplify global digital asset compliance.
Starknet introduces strkBTC to bring ‘private bitcoin’ and confidential DeFi transactions to its Layer 2 network
Starknet is launching strkBTC, a new asset enabling private, confidential Bitcoin DeFi transactions on its Layer 2 network.
Ransomware Revenue Declines for Second Year Despite 50% Surge in Attacks
Total on-chain ransomware payments fell 8% in 2025, the second annual decline, even as claimed attacks surged by 50%.
Discord Wants Your Face, Here’s Why You Should Say No
Discord's new facial recognition age verification normalizes surveillance, prompting a shift toward privacy-focused, open-source alternatives like Nostr and Fedi.
Trump-linked bitcoin mining company lost $153 million last year
American Bitcoin, linked to the Trump family, reported a $59 million Q4 loss due to falling bitcoin prices impacting its holdings.
Kraken, CMT Digital, and Fidelity’s arm invest in crypto options platform STS Digital
STS Digital secured $30 million in funding led by CMT Digital, with participation from Kraken and Fidelity, to expand its crypto options platform.
STS Digital raises $30 million to expand crypto options platform
STS Digital secured $30 million in funding to scale its institutional crypto options trading platform.
Citi to integrate Bitcoin into traditional finance via bank-grade custody
Citi is developing bank-grade custody infrastructure to integrate Bitcoin into traditional finance, targeting a launch later this year.
Middle East Tensions Drive Flight to Gold as Investors Exit Equities, BTC
Rising Middle East tensions are causing investors to shift capital from equities and Bitcoin into gold as a safe-haven asset.
BTC's price bounce fails to convince options traders: Crypto Daybook Americas
Despite Bitcoin's recent price bounce, options market data shows savvy traders remain skeptical, favoring downside protection bets.
Different Speeds, Different Mandates: Talos’ Samar Sen on How Institutions Approach Digital Assets
Talos' Samar Sen explains that institutional digital asset adoption hinges on regulatory clarity, mature infrastructure, and internal conviction, leading to varied paces of engagement.
Circle’s $461M payout shows who captures USDC yield — and it’s not Circle
Circle paid out $461 million in distribution costs in Q4, revealing that platforms controlling user access capture the majority of USDC's reserve yield, not Circle.
Ethereum Pops 11%, but Still Can’t Break Free as Holders Sell at a Loss
Despite an 11% surge, Ethereum price remains consolidated as short-term holders continue selling at a loss.
Is The Viral 4chan Bitcoin Prophet Back? New $1M Price Forecast Raises Doubts
A viral post claiming the return of the 4chan Bitcoin prophet with a $1M BTC forecast is being scrutinized due to mismatched evidence.
Bitcoin stalls below $70,000 while DOT, UNI lead altcoin surge
Bitcoin held a range near $70,000 as DOT and UNI surged, while ATOM declined amid building leverage in altcoin futures.
Bitcoin Price Eyes $80,000 Liquidity Grab as ETFs Resume Buying BTC
Bitcoin reached $70,000 as bulls target sell liquidity, with $80,000 as the next key target fueled by ETF inflows and potential liquidations.
Indiana Crypto Rights Bill Heads for Governor's Signature
Indiana lawmakers passed a bill to protect crypto users, ban discriminatory taxes, and allow crypto in state retirement plans.
Vitalik Buterin Surpasses 16,384 Ethereum Sale Target — Here’s Why He May Sell More
Vitalik Buterin sold over $34 million in ETH, exceeding his 16,384 token target, likely due to price depreciation since his initial plan.
Three companies add MSTR's STRC to treasury as shares return to par
Three companies, including Prevalon Energy and Anchorage Digital, added Strategy's STRC preferred equity to their treasuries as it returned to its $100 par value.
Gate Obtains Malta Payments Institution License, Strengthening EU Stablecoin Payment Infrastructure
Gate Technology Ltd secured a Payment Institution license in Malta under PSD2, enhancing its EU payment infrastructure capabilities.
Bitcoin proxy Strategy’s 11% yield is shifting the economics of a massive $5B MSTR short bet
Institutional interest in Strategy's preferred stock, offering an 11% yield, is altering the economic basis for the large short bet against its common stock, MSTR.
Gate Secures Malta PSD2 License for EU Payment Services
Crypto exchange Gate obtained a Malta PSD2 Payment Institution license to offer regulated payment services across the EU.
Stripe: Most Blockchains Aren’t Ready for Payments — Stablecoins Already Are
Stripe asserts that most current blockchains lack the necessary speed and reliability for payments, but stablecoins are already enabling global commerce.
World Liberty Financial Proposes WLFI Governance Staking System
World Liberty Financial proposed a staking system requiring a 180-day token lock for governance voting and offering tiered benefits linked to its USD1 stablecoin.
Ethereum Foundation researchers publish ‘strawmap’ outlining seven forks through 2029
Ethereum Foundation researchers released a 'strawmap' detailing seven planned network upgrades through 2029, focusing on speed, scalability, and privacy.
Flight to Quality: How Institutions Are Responding to Crypto’s Latest Correction
Institutions are simplifying crypto exposure during the latest correction, prioritizing security and long-term holdings over complex, high-yield strategies.
Was Jane Street behind the bitcoin crash? A deep dive into why that theory may not not hold
The theory that Jane Street caused a daily 'price slam' in Bitcoin is questioned, with market data suggesting the volatility is linked to ETF mechanics and broader market trends.
Telegram crypto wallet unveils yield for Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT holdings
Wallet in Telegram's TON Wallet now offers onchain yield options for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT holdings.
Bitcoin ETFs Gain Momentum as BlackRock Leads Inflows
US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $506.5 million in inflows, the largest daily total since February 2, as BTC reclaimed $68,000.
Bitcoin ETFs post highest net inflows in three weeks, attracting more than $506 million
Bitcoin ETFs experienced their largest single-day net inflows in three weeks, totaling $506.5 million, indicating a potential recovery in investor confidence.
The 10 AM Bitcoin Dump Theory: Fact, Fiction, and the Alleged Role of Jane Street
The article examines recurring allegations that Jane Street manipulates Bitcoin's price with a 10 AM ET sell-off, contrasting claims with counterarguments about market mechanics and volatility.