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 […]

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 […]

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.

A financial giant with $633 billion in assets under management has reported a significant position in Strategy (MSTR).

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 …

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 […]

Japan’s financial regulator is weighing rule changes that could allow crypto assets to qualify for ETFs, signaling a possible shift in retail access.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Shiba Inu’s exchange flow has finally turned bullish again after multiple days of signaling rising selling pressure amid the broad crypto market downturn.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

… cryptocurrency in 2026. This bearish prediction is based on the appearance of price fractals on the BTC chart. For context, fractals are repeating …

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 […]

South Korean crypto exchange Coinone has reportedly begun selling major shareholder stakes, with Coinbase rumored to be eyeing a strategic entry.

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 […]

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 […]

Y Combinator co-founder Paul Graham has pushed back against the narrative that the crypto industry sought to escape oversight.

A former regional sales manager of a Pennsylvania-based bank has allegedly drained tens of thousands of dollars from a customer’s account. According to new court documents, Krista Murr – who was a regional manager of the Orrstown Bank in Harrisburg – allegedly “misappropriated” $84,573 from a customer’s account between September 2019 and July 2024. ` […]

A Passaic County man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale fentanyl distribution and money laundering conspiracy that involved the use of Bitcoin to pay overseas drug suppliers, according to the latest press release shared by the US Department of Justice. William Panzera, 53, of North Haledon, […]

Republican leaders tout sweeping economic, tax, and crypto policy gains under President Trump, framing rapid legislative action as the start of a new national direction aimed at growth, competitiveness, and regulatory clarity. The Golden Age Trade Is Taking Shape as America Embraces Crypto and Capital Formation House Majority Whip Tom Emmer shared this week a […]

Cryptocurrency NZ co-founder Nicolas Turnbull said there were more than 1000 Bitcoin miners active in New Zealand, though most were hobbyists rather …

XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.880. The price is now consolidating and might decline further if it remains below $1.920. XRP price started a fresh decline below the $1.90 zone. The price is now trading below $1.90 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance […]

Matcha Meta urged users to revoke one-time approvals for SwapNet’s router contract after a smart-contract vulnerability saw as much as $16.8 million stolen on the Base blockchain.