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A prominent crypto influencer shared a link on X without explanation. The post has sparked speculation in the crypto community. The destination of the link is currently unknown.
A massive $1.3 billion Bitcoin ETF trade by BlackRock shook the market. This is one of the largest institutional Bitcoin ETF prints ever recorded. The trade crossed around 35,000 BTC.
Ranger's initial coin offering (ICO) is now live, running from January 6–10. This could boost MetaDAO's trading volumes and revenue, potentially revitalizing the platform.
Bitcoin Depot, a major operator of Bitcoin ATMs, has filed for bankruptcy and taken all 9,000 of its machines offline. This sudden closure leaves users without access to these convenient crypto purchase points.
Five anonymous Bitcoin addresses permanently removed 107 BTC from circulation, worth $8.2 million. This rare action highlights Bitcoin's scarcity and the power of permanent destruction.
SharpLink, an Ethereum-focused treasury firm backed by Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin, is joining the Russell indexes. Despite this milestone, the company's stock has plummeted 95% from its peak over the past year.
The real-world asset (RWA) market has hit $51 billion, with tokenized private credit driving much of the growth. Figure leads the sector with $18 billion in tokenized assets, according to Bernstein Research.
Coinbase’s Base has launched Base MCP, a tool that lets users connect their Base Account to AI clients like ChatGPT. This allows AI to manage crypto wallets and DeFi apps securely using the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Bitcoin dropped from $79,000 to $74,000 before rebounding to $77,000, with market activity cooling. Despite softer sentiment, easing sell pressure suggests early signs of stabilization.
The UK has imposed banking-style sanctions on crypto exchanges for the first time, targeting Huobi and a ruble stablecoin issuer. Financial firms in the UK must now freeze funds and trace transactions linked to these entities.
Ondo Finance, a tokenized real-world assets firm, announced the sudden death of its founder Nathan Allman. Ian De Bode, the company's longtime president, will step in as the new CEO. This leadership change comes at a critical time for the firm as it continues to expand its offerings in the crypto market.
Squid's core protocol remains unaffected after a third-party module, SquidRouterModule, was exploited for $3.2 million. The company has no information about who deployed the vulnerable module.
OKX’s new Exchange OS lets users create their own crypto markets by moving core exchange functions to a protocol layer. This shift could democratize market creation and reduce reliance on centralized exchanges.
Hong Kong is moving to license virtual asset advisers and managers under anti-money laundering rules, with legislation expected by 2026. This follows the city's efforts to become a major crypto hub.
Singapore police have charged Zhu Juntao, the former CEO of Hodlnaut, with six counts of fraud. The charges relate to allegedly misleading statements about the company's exposure to the Terra/UST crash. This case highlights the ongoing legal fallout from the 2022 crypto collapse.
The total value of stablecoins has reached $322 billion, surpassing the foreign exchange reserves of 95 nations. This marks a significant shift in how people store and move money outside traditional banking systems.
Hyperliquid has introduced HIP-4, a new product allowing traders to bet on macroeconomic events like inflation and interest rates. Unlike competitors, it uses validators instead of external dispute resolution for settlements.
StablR has frozen its USDR and EURR stablecoins after an attacker exploited a security flaw to create $13.5 million in unbacked tokens, stealing $2.8 million. The breach was linked to a weakness in a 1-of-3 multisig wallet.
The Ethereum Foundation is staking 70,000 ETH from its treasury, with rewards going back to the foundation. This move aligns with its policy to grow its resources while supporting the Ethereum network.
MoonPay's new app enables users to purchase Bitcoin, XRP, and other cryptocurrencies through ChatGPT. This integration makes crypto buying as easy as chatting with a bot.
NEAR Protocol's price has jumped 15% due to surging activity on its cross-chain product, NEAR Intents, which has processed $19 billion in volume and generated $32 million in fees. This growth highlights the increasing demand for cross-chain solutions in the crypto market.
MicroStrategy has built a $65 billion Bitcoin stash, making it one of the largest corporate holders. The firm's strategy involved strategic buys during market dips, including a major purchase in early 2026.
The Ethereum Foundation and partners allocated $2.5 million to support security researchers in 2025. The program funded 50 independent projects focused on improving Ethereum's security.
Tether will issue a stablecoin in Georgia with the country's central bank approval, a first for the company. This marks a significant step toward mainstream crypto adoption in the region.