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Ethereum’s Next Big Bet Goes Live: Who Wins From ERC-8004?
ERC-8004, a new Ethereum token standard for decentralized AI agents, enables portable reputation and identity for machine-to-machine services.
US Dollar Index (DXY) Slips Below Key Level That Preceded Bitcoin Rallies in 2017 and 2020
The DXY fell below 96, breaking a 15-year support line, which historically preceded major Bitcoin rallies in 2017 and 2020.
Next Block Expo 2026: The Biggest Edition Yet
Next Block Expo (NBX) 2026 is set to be Europe's largest Blockchain Festival, moving to a bigger venue in Warsaw with hundreds of speakers.
Tether will become ‘gold central bank’ in post-dollar world, CEO Ardoino says
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stated the stablecoin giant aims to become a major global gold central bank by actively trading its growing reserves.
39% of Merchants, 60% of Banks: Crypto Payments Hit Tipping Point
A new survey indicates 39% of US merchants accept crypto, driven by consumer demand, while 60% of top US banks are entering Bitcoin services.
US Shutdown Odds at 75% — How Hard Will Bitcoin Be Hit?
The US government faces a 75% chance of a partial shutdown, but the impact on Bitcoin is expected to be less severe than last year's full shutdown.
Former Reagan Advisor Discusses Fed Rates and the US Economic Crisis
Former Reagan advisor Steve Hanke expects the Fed to hold rates due to persistent inflation, despite political pressure.
Russia Quietly Blocks Several Crypto Media Sites
Russia's regulator appears to be enforcing network-level blocks on several international crypto media sites without official explanation.
Revolut Opens Its First Bank Outside Europe, Starting in Mexico
Revolut launched full banking operations in Mexico, marking its first licensed bank outside of Europe.
Morgan Stanley taps veteran Amy Oldenburg to lead digital asset strategy amid crypto push: Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley appointed veteran executive Amy Oldenburg to lead its digital asset strategy as the firm accelerates its crypto efforts.
Man sentenced to nearly four years in prison for his role in $37 million crypto laundering scam
A Chinese national, Jingliang Su, received nearly four years in prison for laundering $37 million in illicit crypto proceeds.
American Innovation Project launches fellowship to bring crypto expertise to Capitol Hill
The American Innovation Project is launching a fellowship to place recent graduates with crypto expertise in congressional offices amid crypto regulation efforts.
Gold demand breaks into the crypto whale market as it hits a rare extreme last seen over a decade ago
Crypto whales are moving into tokenized gold, signaling a safe-haven hedge during Bitcoin's current stall.
Tether’s USAT stablecoin could be a 'threat' to Circle’s USDC for institutional dollars
Tether's new USAT stablecoin, launched for institutions, poses the first significant challenge to Circle's USDC in the U.S. market.
Nifty Gateway promises permanent NFT hosting in shutdown update
Nifty Gateway will permanently host NFT metadata and media on decentralized storage after ceasing operations.
Why Ripple Backs the CLARITY Act While Coinbase Walked Away
The CLARITY Act's Senate amendments caused a split, with Ripple supporting it for regulatory certainty and Coinbase opposing it due to expanded SEC power and stablecoin restrictions.
Laser Digital seeks US bank charter amid regulatory thaw under Trump-era OCC
Nomura's crypto unit, Laser Digital, is seeking a US national trust bank charter from the OCC for regulated crypto services.
Bitcoin Price Surges Near $90,000 as Trump Downplays Dollar Decline, Gold Hits New Record
Bitcoin rallied above $89,400 following Trump's dismissal of U.S. dollar weakness, which also pushed gold to a new record high.
Bitcoin climbs above $89,000 as U.S. dollar tumbles on President Trump's remarks
Bitcoin surpassed $89,000 as the U.S. dollar index fell to a four-year low following remarks from President Trump.
WhiteBIT Pushes Back Against Russia Ban, Says It Left Market in 2022
WhiteBIT denied Russia's allegations of facilitating illegal fund transfers, stating it ceased Russian operations in 2022.
Take away the violent weekends and Bitcoin’s bull run is still alive while the dollar continues to fall
Bitcoin's flat 2026 performance masks strong weekday gains undone by significant weekend selling against hard assets like gold and silver.
Nick Shirley token highlights Base’s Zora-driven surge and vanity metric issue
Base is experiencing a surge in token creation via Zora, but this masks low network activity, indicating a vanity metric problem.
Steak ’n Shake Adds $5 Million in Bitcoin Exposure, Deepening Bitcoin Commitment 
Steak ’n Shake increased its Bitcoin exposure by another $5 million, continuing its strategy of converting sales into BTC.
The Daily: Tether launches ‘Made in America’ USAT stablecoin, what gold’s surge and Clarity Act limbo mean for crypto, and more
Tether launched its regulated USAT stablecoin, while gold's surge and regulatory uncertainty frame crypto's future.
Why Solana’s Seeker (SKR) Now Depends on Bears to Avoid a 17% Price Crash
Seeker's price action suggests bulls are absent, meaning its defense against a 17% crash now relies on forced buying from trapped derivative bears.
South Dakota Proposes Bill Allowing State to Invest in Bitcoin
South Dakota introduced a bill allowing the State Investment Council to allocate up to 10% of state funds into Bitcoin.
Indispensable or irrelevant: Bitwise CIO warns of 3-year deadline for crypto adoption
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan warns the crypto industry has three years to become indispensable without federal legislation like the Clarity Act.
Nomura-backed Laser Digital seeks US banking charter amid crypto firms’ push onshore: FT
Nomura's digital assets arm, Laser Digital, applied for a U.S. national trust bank charter to operate under federal supervision.
Coinbase begins backend testing of new USDF stablecoin
Coinbase has started backend operational testing for its new USDF stablecoin on its exchange.
US probes Venezuela crypto ties amid $60 billion Bitcoin speculations
The US is investigating potential digital assets linked to the Maduro regime amid speculation of a $60 billion Bitcoin hoard.
Crypto payments adoption spearheaded by large businesses, PayPal survey finds
A PayPal survey indicates nearly 85% expect crypto payments to be commonplace soon, driven by large businesses already adopting them.
Vitalik Buterin admits his biggest design mistake since 2017 – so is your Ethereum at risk?
Vitalik Buterin now believes personal end-to-end verification is crucial, reversing his 2017 stance that downplayed its necessity.
Nasdaq, NYSE and Cboe vet joins Securitize as VP working with public and private market issuers
Securitize hired former Nasdaq executive Giang Bui as VP of Issuer Growth to expand regulated tokenization services.
Zcash Price Prepares For $500 as Exchanges’ ZEC Balance Falls 44%
Zcash price shows recovery signs as exchange balances drop 44%, suggesting heavy holder accumulation and potentially invalidating a prior bearish projection.
UK banks’ anti-crypto stance intensifies even as regulatory process moves forward
Despite regulatory progress, UK banks are increasingly blocking or limiting customer access to crypto exchanges, hindering the growth of the digital asset economy.
Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF becomes available on Morgan Stanley E*TRADE platform
Grayscale's Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF is now listed on Morgan Stanley's E*TRADE platform, broadening regulated Bitcoin access.
US Government Investigating Alleged $40 Million Crypto Theft by Federal Contractor’s Son
The USMS is investigating claims that a federal contractor's son stole over $40 million in seized cryptocurrency.
Mesh payments network raises $75 million, acquires unicorn status
Crypto payments network Mesh achieved unicorn status after raising $75 million in a Series C funding round.
The Most Important CEE Startup Competition is Back: Applications are Still Open
The Money Motion Startup Competition in Zagreb is accepting applications until the end of January for its fourth edition.
39% of U.S. Merchants Now Accept Crypto, PayPal Survey Finds
A joint survey by NCA and PayPal found 39% of U.S. merchants now accept cryptocurrency payments, driven by strong customer demand.
From Sand to Stone: Two GCs on the New Legal Foundation Shaping Crypto’s Future
Two General Counsels discuss how a new Senate bill is solidifying the legal foundation for the future of cryptocurrency.
Benchmark sees 80% upside on Galaxy Digital, flags Helios AI expansion as underpriced potential
Benchmark maintained a Buy rating on Galaxy Digital with a $57 target, citing 80% upside driven by unpriced potential in its Helios AI data center expansion.
Pinterest stock tumbles as company cuts jobs to accelerate AI adoption
Pinterest stock fell after the company announced global restructuring, cutting under 15% of jobs to focus resources on AI adoption.
ClawdBot Creator Disowns Crypto After Scammers Hijack AI Project Rebrand
The creator of AI assistant ClawdBot disavowed all crypto association after scammers hijacked his rebrand to Moltbot to promote fake tokens.
Bitcoin breaking above $100k silently broke its positive adoption curve as usage craters
Bitcoin's price is hitting new highs while on-chain usage, like active addresses, has declined since 2021, signaling a structural shift driven by ETFs.
3 Altcoins Crypto Whales Are Buying For February 2026
Crypto whales are accumulating Aster (ASTER), Chilliz (CHZ), and Axie Infinity (AXS) ahead of a potential market shift in February 2026.
AVAX One (AVX) stock falls more than 30% on insider share registration
AVAX One shares dropped over 32% after insiders registered nearly 74 million shares for potential public resale.
Samourai Letter #3: Notes From The Inside
The author details the monotonous, unpredictable, and low-quality food situation at FPC Morgantown, which dominates prisoner conversation.
Crypto payments network Mesh reaches unicorn status after $75 million Series C led by Dragonfly
Crypto payments network Mesh achieved unicorn status after raising $75 million in a Series C round led by Dragonfly.
Standard Chartered Predicts $500 Billion Shift to Stablecoin | US Crypto News
Standard Chartered forecasts up to $500 billion in US bank deposits could move to stablecoins by 2028, primarily impacting regional banks.
BlackRock's Rieder is frontrunner for Powell replacement. Here's what it means for crypto
BlackRock's Rick Rieder, a leading candidate for Fed Chair, is known for his pro-crypto stance, viewing Bitcoin as the new gold.
BlackRock's Rieder is frontrunner for Powell replacement. Here's what it means for crypto
BlackRock's Rick Rieder, a leading candidate for Fed Chair, is known for his pro-crypto stance, viewing Bitcoin as the new gold.
HYPE token surges 24% as silver futures volume soars on Hyperliquid exchange
The HYPE token rose 24% following a massive surge in silver futures trading volume on the Hyperliquid exchange.
Mantle launches MNT token on Solana through new cross-chain portal
Mantle launched the Mantle Super Portal, enabling MNT token bridging between Ethereum and Solana.
Tether officially launches ‘Made in America’ USAT stablecoin as mass TradFi adoption looms
Tether has officially launched its USAT stablecoin, designed for U.S. users under federal regulation, amid growing traditional finance interest in stablecoins.
White House Crypto Advisor Witt Sees Regulatory Clarity Near as Davos Signals Shift
White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt stated that Davos 2026 marked a turning point toward global crypto normalization and regulatory clarity.
One Reversal Hope Explains Why Big Money Bought the 20% Cardano (ADA) Price Dip
Despite a 20% price drop, large Cardano holders accumulated ADA while two bullish metrics suggested a potential reversal.
Trump Family-Backed American Bitcoin ($ABTC) Buys More Bitcoin, Holdings Reach 5,843 BTC
Trump family-backed American Bitcoin increased its BTC reserves to 5,843, ranking it among the world's largest corporate holders.
Standard Chartered says U.S. regional banks most at risk in $500 billion stablecoin shift
Standard Chartered warns U.S. regional banks face the greatest risk from a projected $500 billion shift of deposits to stablecoins.
Speed, Compliance, and the Human Element: An Exclusive Interview with Fernando Aranda of Zoomex
Fernando Aranda of Zoomex discusses user-centricity, regulatory compliance, balancing user needs, and the platform's hybrid CEX/DEX future.
Bitcoin faces slide to $60,000 if impending US shutdown triggers a statistical blackout
A US government shutdown risks causing a 'statistical blackout' by delaying economic data, potentially pushing Bitcoin down toward $60,000.
Tether Launches USAT, a Federally Regulated, Dollar-Backed Stablecoin for the U.S. Market
Tether launched USA†, a federally regulated, dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Anchorage Digital Bank for the U.S. market.
Standard Chartered warns stablecoins could drain $500 billion from U.S. bank deposits by 2028
Standard Chartered projects stablecoins could drain up to $500 billion from U.S. bank deposits by 2028, posing a structural risk.
ZK-powered Bitcoin Layer 2 Citrea launches mainnet
ZK-powered Bitcoin Layer 2 Citrea has launched its mainnet along with its native ctUSD stablecoin.
Chinese-language crypto laundering networks surge as illicit on-chain flows hit $82B
Illicit crypto money laundering reached $82 billion in 2025, dominated by rapidly growing Chinese-language networks.
Theo launches yield-bearing tokenized gold built to ‘work in DeFi’
Theo launched thGOLD, a tokenized gold product offering yield through secured lending, aiming to integrate gold into DeFi ecosystems.
Citrea Launches Mainnet, Bringing Lending, Trading, and USD Settlement to Bitcoin
Citrea launched its mainnet, introducing lending, trading, and ctUSD stablecoin settlement directly on the Bitcoin network.
Galaxy Digital leads $7M investment in Tenbin to build improved tokenized gold and FX markets
Galaxy Digital led a $7 million seed investment in Tenbin to develop tokenized gold and emerging market FX assets using CME futures for better tracking and yield.
Australian regulator secures $9.7 million penalty against BPS Financial over Qoin Wallet violations
The Federal Court fined BPS Financial $14 million AUD ($9.7 million) for operating the Qoin Wallet scheme without a license and misleading consumers.
Tether debuts federally regulated USAT stablecoin via Anchorage Digital
Tether launched USAT, a new dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Anchorage Digital Bank to comply with U.S. federal regulations.