SafeMoon founder Braden Karony sentenced to 100 months in prison for crypto fraud
SafeMoon CEO Braden Karony sentenced to 100 months for crypto fraud involving token manipulation and misuse of investor funds.
Anonymous holder sends $181K in Bitcoin to Satoshi Nakamoto’s wallet
This transaction highlights the enduring symbolic value of Bitcoin's origins and raises questions about the motivations behind such gestures.
White House to host second stablecoin meeting with banks and crypto groups tomorrow
The outcome of these discussions could significantly influence the regulatory landscape for digital currencies and impact financial stability.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys $90 million in Bitcoin at $78,800
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Grant Cardone doubles down on Bitcoin as price pulls back, says he won’t sell
Cardone's unwavering Bitcoin strategy amid price volatility highlights a growing trend of institutional confidence in cryptocurrency's long-term value.
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Whales sell $3.4B worth of Bitcoin as price hits $92K wall
Bitcoin velocity RSI suggests a bottom, but trader positioning urges caution
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Bitcoin soars past $93K on regulatory optimism, Fed rate cut hopes
Tim Scott’s crypto balancing act
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TRON Blockchain Network announces completion of strategic integration with Revolut
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Bitcoin
Binance SAFU expands Bitcoin holdings with $300M purchase
MARA Holdings transfers 1,318 Bitcoin to Galaxy Digital, Two Prime, and BitGo
Strategy plans to launch Bitcoin security program to address quantum threats
Strategy faces $7.5B unrealized loss as Bitcoin sinks near $65K ahead of Q4 earnings
Bitcoin’s biggest risk is governance, not quantum computing, says Galaxy CEO
Ethereum
Bitmine adds 40,613 ETH during crash, defends accumulation despite $7.3B in paper losses
Hyperliquid trader opens massive leveraged short on 30,000 Ethereum
BitMine’s ETH stack plunges into $8B loss as Ethereum drops below $2K
BitMine continues ETH accumulation with 41K buy as unrealized losses top $6B
Vitalik Buterin commits $45M in ETH as Ethereum Foundation enters ‘austerity phase’
Market
Ripple to host XRP Community Day 2026 tomorrow with Grayscale, Gemini, and ecosystem leadership
IBKR expands crypto suite with nano Bitcoin and Ether futures
Backpack Exchange seeks $50M funding at $1B valuation: Report
Billionaire Thomas Kaplan predicts new highs for gold as it reclaims $5K
Alphabet draws $100B+ demand for $15B bond sale to fund record $185B AI spend
AI
Amazon explores AI content marketplace for publishers: Report
OpenAI begins testing ads in ChatGPT for free and Go users in the US
Bitcoin miner Cango completes $305 million BTC sale to support its AI pivot
Aether Holdings buys PublicView.ai to expand AI-driven equity research
Anthropic rules out ads for Claude as Super Bowl spot targets ChatGPT ad plans
Tech
Jack Dorsey’s Block may cut workforce by 10%: Report
Musk’s SpaceX plans Starlink phone and direct-to-device internet as IPO nears: Reuters
OpenAI considers World’s eye scanning identity tech for new social platform as token jumps 25%
Meta stock jumps 10% after earnings beat and massive AI spending plan
Department of Energy to expand nuclear fuel supply chain with new campus initiative
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A new wave of player-first poker projects signals a shift in crypto gambling culture
TRON DAO brings TRON Academy to UC Berkeley as campus interest in blockchain accelerates
Relay adds TRON support, delivering seamless USDT swaps via multichain API and flagship app
Decentralised order execution: When Web3 trading interfaces meet traditional brokers
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Regulation
Sam Bankman-Fried files motion for new trial in FTX fraud case
EU proposes crackdown on crypto transactions with Russia to curb sanctions evasion
Blockchain.com gains FCA approval to offer regulated crypto services in the UK
Worldcoin’s parent company faces leadership shakeup as identity verification plans advance
Vietnam plans 0.1% tax on crypto trades, equating them to stocks
Web3
Tether invests in LayerZero Labs to power real-world stablecoin use cases
LayerZero rumored to launch its own Zero blockchain, token plunges 15%
MegaETH mainnet debuts with Rabbithole portal for apps, swaps, and ecosystem navigation
Farcaster founder joins Stripe-backed Tempo stablecoin project
Russia’s largest lender Sberbank to debut crypto-backed loans following pilot
AI Agents
Goldman Sachs teams up with Anthropic to create autonomous AI agents for internal banking tasks
Crypto.com CEO unveils new AI platform that builds intelligent agents for consumers
Richtech Robotics, Microsoft collaborate to deploy agentic AI in commercial and industrial robots
IBM and e& launch agentic AI for enterprise compliance
Fetch.ai launches AI-to-AI payment system using USDC and FET
DeFi
Ledger and OKX DEX partner to enable non-custodial crypto swaps
Dubai advances real estate tokenization project, activates secondary trading for 7.8 million property tokens
Ripple integrates Hyperliquid to expand institutional DeFi access
Pharos Network unveils $10 million program for DeFi and real-world assets
Hyperliquid introduces outcome trading via HIP-4 as HYPE jumps over 10%
Press Releases
LBank launches Omni Futures, redefining flexible liquidity for memecoin assets
World Laureates Association launches OPENSCI to pioneer a future-oriented open scientific infrastructure
Institutional Onchain Forum to convene stablecoin, RWA, and AI infrastructure leaders in Hong Kong
LBank surpasses $15 billion in tokenized stocks trading volume, dominating tokenized equities
Bybit and Block Scholes report finds derivatives markets signaling cautious stability despite Bitcoin at 15-month low
NFTs
Gemini to close NFT marketplace Nifty Gateway as it sharpens focus on super app vision
Moonbirds to launch BIRB token in early Q1 2026
Magic Eden to expand $ME buybacks in 2026 using revenue from Swaps, Lucky Buy, and Packs
OpenSea CMO refutes rumors of a $150 million SEA token sale on Coinbase
Conor McGregor accuses Khabib Nurmagomedov of scamming fans with $4.4 million NFT sale
Press Releases
Uphold introduces “Early Paycheck,” giving users access to paycheck funds up to two days faster
LBank launches spring festival campaign with 310,000 USDT prize pool
GoMining Simple Earn enables autonomous Bitcoin yield accrual via single-toggle integration
MEXC Earn achieves dual-scale growth in 2025: 64% users, 43% AUM
xMoney expands Domino’s partnership to Greece, powering faster checkout experiences
MEXC COO Vugar Usi on navigating crypto’s 2026 reset: Why retail-first exchanges are winning
Cango Inc. releases 2025 letter to shareholders
Investing Yachts launches RWA yacht charter model
Infinite Possibilities announces upcoming launch of proof-of-activity DEX and IP membership program
BitMart Card expands global reach to 115+ countries, unveils 2026 benefits with up to 5.5% cashback and $300+ in annual rewards
ZenO launches public beta integrated with Story for real-world data collection powering physical AI
Phemex introduces 24/7 TradFi futures trading with 0-fee carnival, creating an all-in-one trading hub
Podcast Notes
Paolo Ardoino: Stablecoins are core financial infrastructure, Tether’s USAT enhances liquidity for US users, and the inevitability of stablecoin adoption | The Wolf Of All Streets
Davide Crapis: ERC 8004 enables decentralized AI agent interactions, establishes trustless commerce, and enhances reputation systems on Ethereum | Unchained
Mike Belshe: Stablecoins are a safer alternative to banks, BitGo’s operational controls are key for crypto market structure, and the future of finance is in asset tokenization | The Wolf Of All Streets
Michael Casey: AI lacks true intent, the industry faces both a bubble and rapid advancements, and the emergence of “proof of control” technology | Unchained
Edward Woodford: The crypto industry is overly focused on interest rates, accountability in AI is crucial for trust, and regulatory clarity is essential for market stability | Unchained
Joshua Lim: Bitcoin’s divergence from gold is causing market instability, retail interest will drive price movements, and quantum computing poses risks for institutional investors | Unchained
Katie Stockton: Bitcoin’s bearish reversal signals a market shift, Ethereum set to outperform in the long term, and the role of technical analysis in volatile conditions | Unchained
Matt Hougan: Crypto winter may be ending, institutional flows are stabilizing Bitcoin, and the Clarity Act could spark a bull market | The Wolf Of All Streets
Cosmo Jiang: Long-term crypto investment requires patience, gold’s pullback signals new dynamics, and Hyperliquid transforms trading with 24/7 access | Unchained
Mohamed Afifi: Stablecoins are transforming payment systems, enhancing cross-border transactions, and driving innovation in finance | Empire
Corn: DeFi faces critical customer support challenges, Yearn’s foresight on UST highlights governance risks, and the market is set for recovery in late 2023 | On The Brink with Castle Island