Tennessee city clears path for crypto mining, data centers with new zoning rules
An 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 Mayor and Aldermen in Kingsport, Tennessee approved changes to the city’s...
Read MoreCoinbase forms board to assess quantum computing risks to blockchain
The 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 advis...
Read MoreCircle CEO says USDC is a neutral layer, not a rival to Visa or Mastercard
At 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 infrastruc...
Read MoreBitwise launches actively managed ETF pairing Bitcoin with gold
An 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...
Read MoreSolana-based Natix brings DePIN data into self-driving AI with Valeo
Natix 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 Solana-based decentralized physical inf...
Read More17K Bitcoin inflow to exchanges raises alarm: Will BTC’s sell-off deepen?
The Bitcoin price rally to $90,000 failed to hold after 17,000 BTC were sent to exchanges, but an improving spot market suggests that traders view BTC’s current pricing as discounted.Crypto exchanges saw a surge in Bitcoin (BTC) flows over the p...
Read MoreEx-Binance CEO ‘talking with probably a dozen governments‘ about tokenization
Former 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 exchange Binance and co-founder of YZi L...
Read MoreSuperstate raises $82.5M to build blockchain-based IPO issuance platform
The funding will support Superstate’s effort to let companies issue and trade regulated shares directly on public blockchains.Financial technology and tokenization company Superstate has raised $82.5 million in a Series B round as it pushes deeper ...
Read MoreBitcoin offers ‘no haven’ from Trump’s Greenland dreams
US President Donald Trump has decided not to invade Greenland, which gives Bitcoin some relief from the geopolitical pressures that have been weighing on its price chart.The world breathed a small, collective sigh of relief on Wednesday when US President Donald...
Read MoreMaple brings syrupUSDC to Base, targets Aave V3 listing
Onchain asset manager Maple is taking syrupUSDC to Coinbase’s Base network, adding institutional credit rails while pursuing Aave's Base instance next.Onchain asset manager Maple is extending its yield-bearing US dollar token, syrupUSDC, to Coinbase’s Base networ...
Read MoreThe critical reason you should never ask ChatGPT for legal advice
Using AI chatbots for legal advice matters may put attorney-client privilege at risk, and the chat logs could be used against you in court....
Read MoreHere’s what happened in crypto today
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.Today in Crypto: At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire rejected claims that stablecoin yields c...
Read MorePantera Capital sees ‘brutal pruning’ for crypto treasuries in 2026
Pantera Capital predicts a year of significant consolidation for corporate crypto treasuries, with a few large players dominating digital asset demand while smaller ones get bought up.Digital asset treasury (DAT) companies are likely to face consolida...
Read MoreRussia-linked A7A5 stablecoin processed $100B before sanctions hit: Elliptic
Elliptic said the ruble-backed A7A5 token functioned as a bridge into USDT markets before sanctions and exchange controls curbed its growth.A ruble-backed stablecoin linked to sanctioned Russian financial networks processed more than $100 billion...
Read MoreBitcoin diamond hand BTC selling not ‘repeat of 2017, 2021,’ research warns
Bitcoin long-term holders of two years or more broke records during 2024 and 2025, says a new analysis of the latest bull market.Bitcoin (BTC) is seeing record selling from old hands, but t...
Read MoreBitcoin doesn’t have 20 years because the quantum threat is already here
Bitcoin’s 20-year quantum timeline collapses. 25% of the Bitcoin supply sits in vulnerable addresses requiring urgent migration.Opinion by: Youssef El Maddarsi, chief business officer of Naoris Protoc...
Read More‘Totally absurd’: Circle CEO rejects bank-run fears over stablecoin yields
At the World Economic Forum, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire rejected claims that stablecoin yields could spark bank runs, pointing to money market funds and broader shifts in finance.Jeremy Allaire, CEO of the publicly listed stablecoin issuer Circl...
Read MoreAre Ethereum bears targeting sub-$2K ETH price?
Despite Ether’s latest recovery to $3,000, data suggests that ETH price may see a deeper correction to $1,850 if key support levels don’t hold.Ether (ETH) has made modest gains over the last 24 hours, briefly reclaim...
Read More$18B asset manager F/m seeks SEC approval to tokenize US Treasury ETF
F/m Investments seeks SEC relief to record ownership of its $6 billion Treasury ETF on a permissioned blockchain as tokenization spreads on Wall Street.F/m Investments asked the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to allow it to token...
Read MoreNomura’s Laser Digital rolls out yield-bearing Bitcoin fund
The fund targets institutional investors seeking returns beyond traditional long-only, “vanilla” Bitcoin exposure.The digital asset arm of Nomura is launching a new yield-focused Bitcoin investment product, as asset managers look to offer institutional inve...
Read MoreVietnam opens licensing window for digital asset trading platforms
The licensing move operationalizes Vietnam’s crypto pilot, though regulators have yet to confirm receiving or approving any exchange applications.Vietnam began accepting applications for licenses to operate digital asset trading platforms, marking the op...
Read MoreBitcoin Policy Institute, Fedi, Cornell to study American views on financial privacy
The initiative comes as enforcement actions and pending market structure legislation raise questions about how privacy tools and open-source developers are treated.The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI), Fedi and Cornell University are launch...
Read MoreBitcoin analysts predict ‘prolonged consolidation’ for BTC price
Bitcoin’s onchain structure “remains fragile,” said Glassnode, warning of a prolonged consolidation period ahead for BTC price.Bitcoin (BTC) price could be in for another prolonged period of con...
Read MoreStrive plans to raise $150M to pay down debt and buy more Bitcoin
The company also plans private debt-for-equity swaps for some holders of the Semler convertible notes that may shrink its offering size.Strive, an asset manager co-founded by former US presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy in 2022, plans to raise as much a...
Read MoreBitGo sets IPO price at $18 as shares to begin trading on NYSE
BitGo priced its IPO at $18 a share and expects NYSE trading to begin Thursday, with SEC filings showing major holdings by founders and early investors.BitGo Holdings, a cryptocurrency custody company, announced the pricing of its initial public offering (IPO)...
Read MoreThailand plans crypto ETF rules as institutional interest increases
Thailand’s SEC is planning new crypto ETF and futures trading regulations as the country looks to position itself as a regional crypto hub for institutions.Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing new regulations to support crypto exch...
Read MoreSaga pauses chainlet after $7M exploit that depegged its stablecoin
Saga’s US dollar-pegged stablecoin has dropped to $0.75, while the protocol's total value locked has fallen by around 55% over the past 24 hours.Layer-1 blockchain protocol Saga has paused its SagaEVM chainlet after it ...
Read MoreDon’t bet on institutional investors to run Bitcoin to $150K: Researcher
FFTT founder Luke Gromen said institutional investors may not do much for Bitcoin's price this year, but other analysts have previously argued they’ll be key to a Bitcoin resurgence.Institutional investors aren’t likely to be the ones to push B...
Read MoreButerin tips distributed validators to simplify Ethereum staking
While complex to set up, distributed validator technology could improve Ethereum’s staking experience, according to the creator of Ethereum.Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed adding distributed validator tech...
Read MoreColumbia professor says NYSE tokenization plan reads like ‘vaporware’
NYSE unveiled a plan on Monday to enable blockchain-based 24/7 trading and instant settlement of stocks and ETFs, in addition to custody features.A Columbia Business School professor is raising concerns about the scant details in the New York Stock ...
Read MoreNo deal yet with Democrats on crypto bill, Senator Boozman confirms
The US Senate Agriculture Committee released a Republican draft of the market structure bill, which includes protections for crypto developers, setting it up for a markup next week.US Senate Agriculture chair John Boozman says the panel’s Republicans ha...
Read More‘If you want to be great, make enemies’: Solana economist Max Resnick
Solana 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....
Read MoreIndian outrage at Pudgy Penguins, China CBDC boss’s crypto scandal: Asia Express
Backlash to ‘racist’ Pudgy Penguins post from Indian social media users. Claims China’s former CBDC director took bribes in ETH. Asia Express...
Read MoreWintermute on crypto recovery, BTC allocation cut on quantum risk: Hodler’s Digest, Jan. 11 – 17
Michael Saylor shares his thoughts on criticism around Bitcoin treasuries, an exec says CLARITY Act ‘has a long way to go‘: Hodler’s Digest...
Read MoreBitcoin ‘bullish’ in Q1 says Willy Woo, XRP lacks CLARITY: Trade Secrets
Bitcoin analyst Willy Woo says Bitcoin’s near term future is bright. CLARITY act may have a nasty surprise for XRP holders. Trade Secrets....
Read MoreGrok faces bans… but 8 lawsuits claim ChatGPT use can kill: AI Eye
Grok is more controversial, but there are eight lawsuits over deaths of ChatGPT users. Plus, why you can never trust OnlyFans again. AI Eye...
Read MoreHere’s why crypto is moving to Dubai and Abu Dhabi
While US regulators dithered and Singapore moved cautiously, the United Arab Emirates has been forging ahead with its pro-crypto empire....
Read MoreOKX user’s desperate plea, Hong Kong talks gold stablecoins: Asia Express
OKX user issues desperate plea after funds frozen. Hong Kong hasn’t ruled out gold-backed stablecoins, but says it’s too early. Asia Express....
Read MoreTrump rules out SBF pardon, Bitcoin in ‘boring sideways’: Hodler’s Digest, Jan. 4 – 10
US President Donald Trump’s stance on Sam Bankman-Fried pardon, BitMine’s purchase in Ethereum shows continued confidence: Hodler’s Digest...
Read MoreOne metric shows crypto is now in a bear market: Carl ‘The Moon’
Carl “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....
Read MoreDavinci Jeremie bought Bitcoin at $1… but $100K BTC doesn’t excite him
Davinci 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....
Read MoreBitget’s Gracy Chen is looking for ‘entrepreneurs, not wantrepreneurs’
Gracy Chen went from TV star to entrepreneur, becoming the CEO of top crypto exchange Bitget — and then blended it all together on Killer Whales....
Read More‘China’s Ethereum’ in civil war, Japan to embrace Bitcoin ETFs: Asia Express
“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...
Read MoreKain Warwick loses $50K ETH bet, BitMine’s ‘1000x’ share plan: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 21 – Jan. 3
Crypto exec Kain Warwick lost a $50,000 Ether price prediction bet, Coinbase reveals “everything exchange”: Hodler’s Digest...
Read MoreIllivium’s risk-to-earn deathmatch, Axie Infinity to take ‘big swings’: Web3 Gamer
Axie 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....
Read MoreHow crypto laws changed in 2025 — and how they’ll change in 2026
Crypto legislation is now in place across major economies, and coming soon in the US, but tax and privacy questions remain unresolved....
Read More9 weirdest AI stories from 2025: AI Eye
Fake band exposed by hoax spokesman, turning ChatGPT evil, and a vending machine calls the FBI over $2. The weirdest AI stories of 2025....
Read MoreChinese users turn to ‘U cards’ to get around crypto rules: Asia Express
Viral “U cards” are quietly onboarding Chinese users to crypto, and the digital yuan can now earn depositors interest at banks. Asia Express....
Read MoreBitcoin ‘never’ hit $100K in real terms, SEC’s crypto ‘dream team’: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 21 – 27
A crypto analyst says Bitcoin’s current market setup resembles that of 2019, SEC picks a crypto regulation “dream team”: Hodler’s Digest...
Read MoreBitcoin treasury crackdown, Asia embraces stablecoins: Asia Express 2025
Companies that pivot to Bitcoin treasuries face crackdown in Asia, China doubles down on crypto ban. Asia Express 2025 in review....
Read MoreBitcoin may dip to $65K in 2026, Clarity Act speculation grows: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 14 – 20
Fidelity researcher mulls over Bitcoin dropping to $65,000 in 2026, US Clarity Act may not boost Bitcoin’s price: Hodler’s Digest...
Read MoreBitcoin’s critical level is $82.5K, Ethereum ‘not done yet’: Trade Secrets
Is 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....
Read MoreDo Kwon sentenced to 15 years, Bitcoin’s ‘choppy dance’: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 7 – 13
Do Kwon was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty, Bitcoin traders end to ‘manipulative’ BTC price dip: Hodler’s Digest...
Read MoreSei wallets in Xiaomi, Bhutan’s gold on Solana: Asia Express
Sei preloads crypto wallets in future Xiaomi smartphones. Bhutan launches gold tokens on Solana. Asia Express...
Read MoreBig questions: Would Bitcoin survive a 10-year power outage?
No power. No computers. Human race on life support. Could Bitcoin survive a decade-long global blackout? The answer may surprise you....
Read MoreMeet the onchain crypto detectives fighting crime better than the cops
Meet the crypto detectives who trace hacks and theft onchain. Some are professionals, others are keen enthusiasts who log on after work....
Read MoreQuantum attacking Bitcoin would be a waste of time: Kevin O’Leary
Kevin O’Leary, aka “Mr Wonderful,” says Bitcoin may not be the most logical first target for quantum computing attacks....
Read MoreXRP’s ‘now or never’ moment, Kalshi taps Solana: Hodler’s Digest, Nov. 30 – Dec. 6
XRP traders are eyeing a rally, Kalshi taps Solana, Peter Schiff fails to authenticate gold bar during onstage test with CZ: Hodler’s Digest...
Read MoreIndian investors look beyond Bitcoin, Japan to soften crypto tax: Asia Express
Indian crypto holders now hold 5 tokens on average, Ripple secures regulatory approval in Singapore, and Japan’s crypto tax: Asia Express...
Read More6 reasons Jack Dorsey is definitely Satoshi… and 5 reasons he’s not
Twitter 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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