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Elon Musk is reportedly considering merging Tesla and SpaceX, creating the world's fifth-largest corporate bitcoin treasury worth $3.3 billion. This move would solidify his tech empire's influence in the crypto space.
Banca Sella is the first Italian bank to receive EU authorization for bitcoin and crypto services under the MiCA regulation. This milestone marks a significant step for crypto adoption in traditional banking.
A new bill aims to require U.S. government agencies to purchase only domestically mined Bitcoin, which critics say could centralize the network. The legislation could also create regulatory uncertainty for miners and users.
Security researchers have identified an ongoing exploit of Stake DAO, where an attacker minted 5.4 trillion vsdCRV tokens on Arbitrum and is swapping them for ether. This highlights the ongoing risks of smart contract vulnerabilities in decentralized finance.
Blocmates has introduced a new crypto wallet designed for ease of use and strong security. The wallet includes multi-signature support and biometric authentication, aiming to protect users' assets more effectively.
Andreessen Horowitz predicts tokenized assets could grow 100 times by 2030. Companies like Securitize and Ondo Finance are leading this race, with major partners like BlackRock and the NYSE.
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.