SEC Drops Gemini Earn Case After Investors Made Whole
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The SEC dismissed its lawsuit against Gemini because Earn program customers were repaid 100% of their crypto assets through bankruptcy proceedings. This dismissal follows a shift in SEC policy toward a less aggressive enforcement approach under new leadership following the 2025 transition. While Gemini recently went public and settled this specific case, the SEC stated […]

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Crypto Custody Startup Entropy Shuts Down, Returns Capital After $27M Raised
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Entropy is shutting down after four years and returning capital to investors because its latest product, a crypto automation platform, failed to meet venture scaling expectations. The startup raised roughly US$27 million in funding from high-profile backers like a16z and Coinbase Ventures but ultimately decided to close rather than attempt another pivot. Founder Tux Pacific […]

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Earn up to 8% APY: Get DeFi-like rewards with a simplified experience
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DeFi has always promised more control, yet most people end up overwhelmed by wallet setups, seed phrases, and a maze of onchain steps. That’s why we’re excited to introduce DeFi Earn. It lets you earn up to 8% APY* on your cash and stablecoins through the same Kraken experience you already use. There are no […]

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ZachXBT Alleges $40 Million Crypto Theft From U.S. Government Wallets
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A new investigation by prominent on-chain analyst ZachXBT has exposed what could be one of the most serious insider-related crypto security breaches involving U.S. government-controlled wallets. According to the findings, an individual identified as John Daghita is accused of siphoning over $40 million in various cryptocurrencies from digital wallets managed on behalf of the U.S. […]

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U.S. Marshals Investigate Alleged $40 Million <b>Cryptocurrency</b> Embezzlement – Binance
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The U.S. Marshals Service is investigating a suspected embezzlement of over $40 million in cryptocurrency from a government-controlled wallet.

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XRP’s 173-Day Theory: What Happens If This Historical Trend Plays Out Again
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A crypto analyst has identified a recurring chart pattern centered on a 173-day cycle that previously preceded a major price expansion for XRP. Based on this pattern, the expert suggests that XRP may be approaching a similar price rally if the trend plays out as expected.  XRP Historical Pattern Signals Powerful Upside Move A crypto […]

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Vitalik Buterin Reconsiders 2017 View on Full Chain Validation
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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has said that he no longer agrees with his 2017 claim that average users validating the full blockchain history is a “weird mountain man fantasy.” His shift, explained in a detailed social media post on January 26, 2026, is driven by advances in cryptographic technology and a renewed focus on user […]

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Japan Signals Crypto ETF Greenlight by 2028 as $6.4B Market Draws Nomura, SBI
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Key Takeaways: Japan is reportedly planning to authorize its first crypto ETFs as early as 2028 and will be spearheaded by big players such as Nomura and SBI Regulators aim to widen retail access while adding stronger investor protection rules Industry estimates The crypto ETF market in Japan might reach $6.4 billion Japan is preparing […]

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CZ rules out return to Binance, predicts 2026 Bitcoin supercycle
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Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao says Binance doesn’t need a “backseat driver,” even though he says his pardon from Donald Trump could allow him to.

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$633 Billion Financial Giant Betting on Bitcoin Juggernaut Strategy (MSTR)
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A financial giant with $633 billion in assets under management has reported a significant position in Strategy (MSTR).

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Rhode Island Reintroduces Bill to Study Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
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Bitcoin Magazine Rhode Island Reintroduces Bill to Study Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Rhode Island lawmakers have reintroduced a bill to establish a special legislative commission to study blockchain technology and crypto, showing some continuous pro-bitcoin momentum for the state to explore its role in the digital asset economy. Senate Bill S 2198, introduced by Senators Lou […]

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XRP Volume Slips as BlockchainFX App Launch Nears: Market Signals to Watch
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Periods of reduced trading activity often draw as much attention as sharp price movements. XRP, a token typically associated with consistent liquidity, has recently seen its 24-hour trading volume hover near $3 billion, below levels recorded earlier in January. As traders reassess positioning, market discussion has increasingly shifted toward how capital rotates during consolidation phases. […]

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A16z Researcher Explains Why Bitcoin and Ethereum Face Different Quantum Risks Than You’ve Been Told
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A new deep-dive from A16z research partner and Georgetown computer science professor Justin Thaler pours cold water on breathless quantum panic, arguing that while quantum threats are real, the crypto industry is badly mismatching urgency to reality. Quantum Fear vs. Cryptographic Reality: A16z Research Partner Weighs In A newly circulated research X article from Justin […]

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Iran's two crypto economies: state guile and household survival
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Cryptocurrency is a rare tool embraced by both Iran's rulers and its citizens—used at the top to enrich elites to dodge sanctions and at the …

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Bitcoin Price Breakdown Risk Grows As Bears Aim For $85K
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Bitcoin price extended losses and traded below $88,500. BTC is consolidating losses and might attempt a recovery wave if it clears $88,500. Bitcoin started a minor recovery wave from the $86,000 level. The price is trading below $88,200 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a new bearish trend line forming with resistance […]

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Japan plans framework that could permit crypto ETFs by 2028: Nikkei
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Japan’s financial regulator is weighing rule changes that could allow crypto assets to qualify for ETFs, signaling a possible shift in retail access.

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Bitcoin Dips Below $88K as Weekend Weakness Meets Rising U.S. Shutdown Risk
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Bitcoin declined below $88,000 during thin weekend trading, triggering approximately $224 million in leveraged position liquidations across derivatives markets. U.S. political uncertainty has intensified, with Senate Democrats potentially blocking spending packages over Department of Homeland Security provisions, pushing shutdown probability to 78% by month’s end. Bitcoin behaved as a high-beta risk asset rather than a […]

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Colombia Pension Giant Protección Plans Bitcoin Exposure for Select Clients
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Colombian pension manager AFP Protección will offer limited Bitcoin exposure to clients who pass a risk assessment and one-on-one advisory. The fund targets long-term diversification rather than speculation, managing a small portion of the firm’s $55 billion in total assets. This move follows a regional trend of rising adoption in Brazil and Venezuela, coinciding with […]

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Stablecoin Issuers Turn Ethereum Into A Multi-Billion Dollar Revenue Engine
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Stablecoin issuers are quietly building one of the most profitable business models in crypto, and Ethereum sits at the center of it all. New data shows that throughout 2025, stablecoin companies generated roughly $5 billion in real revenue directly tied to stablecoin supply deployed on Ethereum. As circulating supply surged across the network, issuer earnings […]

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Vitalik Retracts 2017 “Mountain Man” Take, Citing ZK-SNARKs as Ethereum’s Safety Net
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Key Takeaways: Vitalik Buterin publicly walked back a 2017 remark dismissing full user self-verification Advances in ZK-SNARKs now allow blockchain state verification without replaying all history Buterin identifies self-verification as a backup to make Ethereum resistant to failures and censorship One of the positions discussed by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin in 2017 and since amended […]

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Inside the Crypto Laundering Networks of Gambling Syndicates
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Online gambling platforms linked to sanctioned guarantee networks have processed over 414 million USDT in revenue in less than two months, with millions flowing directly to major cryptocurrency exchanges. New data from blockchain intelligence firm Bitrace shows how these operations continue at scale despite recent law enforcement actions against their payment providers. Gambling Platforms Keep […]

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26,470,900,000 SHIB Turn Positive as Key Metric Signals Resurgence
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Shiba Inu’s exchange flow has finally turned bullish again after multiple days of signaling rising selling pressure amid the broad crypto market downturn.

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Coinbase Spotlights Davos Momentum Toward Tokenization and CLARITY Act
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Tokenization and U.S. crypto rules moved to the center of global finance as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said Davos talks showed regulators, banks, and corporations aligning around digital assets and the CLARITY Act. Tokenization, Crypto Regulation Take Center Stage at Davos Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shared on social media platform X on Jan. 24 reflections […]

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World Liberty Financial Shifts Crypto Strategy, Embraces Ethereum
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TL;DR Portfolio Rotation: World Liberty Financial sold $8.08 million in Wrapped Bitcoin, reallocating into 2,868 Ether. The move highlights a deliberate preference for Ethereum over Bitcoin. Execution Strategy: The swaps were split into multiple tranches via Gnosis Safe and CoW Protocol, minimizing slippage and showing careful liquidity management. Market Signal: The reallocation reflects Ethereum’s growing […]

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$700,000,000,000 Sitting Idle on S&P 1500 Balance Sheets Will Drive Next Wave of Crypto Adoption, Says Ripple’s Monica Long
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Ripple President Monica Long says large pools of idle corporate cash will drive increased adoption of crypto-based financial tools, particularly stablecoins. In an insights post on the year ahead, Long says companies are holding unprecedented levels of trapped working capital. “The opportunity here goes far beyond faster settlement… over $700 billion sitting idle on S&P […]

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Japan’s First ETFs Could Trade by 2028 as FSA Weighs Bitcoin Products
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TL;DR Japan’s Financial Services Agency is working on a framework that would allow crypto ETFs from 2028, classified under the Investment Trust Act. Each ETF would require approval from the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The local market could reach a size of around 1 trillion yen, roughly $6.4 billion. SBI Holdings and Nomura Holdings are emerging […]

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Is Bitcoin Supercycle Truly On The Horizon? Analyst Predicts $31K Bottom In 2026
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… cryptocurrency in 2026. This bearish prediction is based on the appearance of price fractals on the BTC chart. For context, fractals are repeating …

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Ethereum Price Sinks To $2,800, Raising Fresh Downside Fears
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Ethereum price extended losses and traded below the $2,865 zone. ETH is now consolidating losses and might aim for a recovery if it clears $2,920. Ethereum remained in a bearish zone and traded below $2,950. The price is trading below $2,900 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with […]

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South Korea’s Coinone weighs stake sale amid Coinbase speculation
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South Korean crypto exchange Coinone has reportedly begun selling major shareholder stakes, with Coinbase rumored to be eyeing a strategic entry.

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Coinbase CEO Says Big Banks Now See Crypto as “Existential” Priority at Davos
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated that a top-tier bank executive now views crypto as an “existential” priority to avoid being bypassed by tokenised payments. Coinbase withdrew support for the CLARITY Act, stalling the crypto bill over disagreements regarding stablecoin rewards and expanded SEC oversight. The firm maintains that blockchain tech is essential for global financial […]

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Saylor Warns ‘Ambitious Opportunists’ Are Bitcoin’s Biggest Risk, Sparking Ossification Debate
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Michael Saylor claimed the biggest threat to Bitcoin is “ambitious opportunists” seeking protocol changes, arguing that altering base rules is riskier than technical bugs. Critics like Mert Mumtaz slammed this stance as a “cancerous” mindset, asserting that software must evolve to fix vulnerabilities and remain functional. The debate further divided the community over long-term risks […]

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Paul Graham Says Gensler's Approach to Crypto Was 'Really Stupid'
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Y Combinator co-founder Paul Graham has pushed back against the narrative that the crypto industry sought to escape oversight.

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