The fight for prediction market supremacy just took a bizarre, domestic turn. With weekly volume smashing past $400 million, platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are getting aggressive. We’re talking user acquisition strategies that include sweepstakes for free groceries. It’s a massive pivot for crypto derivatives: they aren’t just selling niche political bets anymore; they’re targeting […]

Elon Musk’s xAI is seeking people who know crypto markets well to teach its machines how to think about money on blockchains. The role is aimed at bringing real market know-how into AI training, a move that mixes finance skills with data work. Related Reading: Who Struck Step Finance? Treasury Breach Nets $27 Million Reports […]

Fundstrat’s Tom Lee just stepped into the line of fire. His mission? Defending Bitmine’s staggering $6.6B unrealized loss on Ethereum. While that figure is startling, roughly the GDP of a small nation, Lee argues it’s not capitulation. It’s a ‘technical and time-based bottom.’ Basically, he sees this massive drawdown as a lagging indicator of the […]

Morpho [MORPHO] has surged 15% in the past 24 hours, at press time, breaking out of its recent consolidation phase. Beyond this bullish technical move, several long‑term metrics have also strengtThe post MORPHO breaks out with rising TVL: Can $1.1 support hold strong? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

The rumor mill regarding Nvidia potentially directing up to $20 billion toward OpenAI represents more than just a boardroom handshake. It signals a fundamental shift in how the market values artificial intelligence infrastructure. While the exact figures of ongoing funding rounds fluctuate, OpenAI recently closed a massive round valuing the company at $157B with Nvidia’s […]

Ethereum’s validator backlog has surged past 4 million ETH, pushing wait times beyond 70 days as more than 30% of supply is now locked in staking.

Despite the positive inflows, XRP's price fell below $1.55 once again before more volatility ensued.

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Michael Burry has warned that Bitcoin’s failure as a "safe haven" is pushing the crypto ecosystem toward a "new type of financial catastrophe.".

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2026年の仮想通貨市場は転換点を迎えています。ビットコインの安定化とアルトコインシーズンの兆候が見られる中、投資家は次に急騰する仮想通貨を探しています。本記事では、今買うべき仮想通貨として注目の4プロジェクトを詳しく分析します。 仮想通貨市場は常に進化を続けており、早期に有望なプロジェクトを見つけることが成功の鍵となります。市場アナリストたちは、2026年第1四半期が重要な転換期になると予測しており、適切なタイミングでの投資が大きなリターンを生む可能性があります。 Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER)：次世代ビットコイン技術 Bitcoin Hyper（HYPER）は、ビットコインの哲学を受け継ぎながら、現代の課題を解決する革新的なプロジェクトです。従来のビットコインが直面するスケーラビリティとエネルギー効率の問題に対処し、独自のハイブリッドコンセンサスメカニズムを採用しています。これにより、セキュリティを維持しながら、トランザクション速度を大幅に向上させることに成功しています。 プロジェクトの開発チームは透明性を重視し、定期的なアップデートとコミュニティとの対話を行っています。ステーキング機能により、保有者は受動的収入を得ることができ、長期保有のインセンティブが設計されています。現在プレセール段階にあるHYPERは、早期投資家に魅力的な価格を提供しています。 過去の成功したプロジェクトのパターンを見ると、プレセール参加者は上場後に大きな利益を得る可能性があります。アナリストは、HYPERのユニークな技術的アプローチと強力なマーケティング戦略が、2026年後半に価格上昇を促す可能性があると指摘しています。ただし、新しいプロジェクトであるため、十分なリスク管理が必要です。 革新的な技術、早期段階での参入機会、高いステーキング報酬が、HYPERを今買うべき仮想通貨の有力候補にしています。特に、リスクを取れる投資家にとっては、次に急騰する仮想通貨として大きな可能性を秘めています。 Ethereum (ETH)：スマートコントラクトの王者 Ethereumは依然として分散型アプリケーションとスマートコントラクトのエコシステムにおいて支配的な地位を維持しています。2024年のPectraアップグレードにより、さらなる改善が実装され、レイヤー2ソリューションは急速に成熟しています。ArbitrumやOptimismなどのプロトコルが取引コストを大幅に削減し、Ethereumネットワークの実用性が向上しています。 DeFi（分散型金融）プロトコルの総ロック価値（TVL）の大部分がEthereum上に存在し、NFTマーケットプレイスもEthereumを基盤としています。この強固なエコシステムは、ETHの長期的価値を支える基盤となっています。最近のETH現物ETFの承認により、機関投資家の参入が加速しており、これは価格の安定性と長期的な上昇トレンドを示唆しています。 確立されたエコシステム、継続的な技術革新、機関投資家の支持が、Ethereumを次に急騰する仮想通貨の有力候補にしています。特に、規制の明確化が進む中で、ETHは最も安全な投資先の一つと考えられています。 Solana (SOL)：高速トランザクションの革命 Solanaは、その驚異的なトランザクション処理能力で知られています。1秒間に数千のトランザクションを処理できる能力は、他の多くのブロックチェーンを凌駕しており、低い取引手数料（通常0.001ドル未満）と高速な確認時間は、大量のユーザーを必要とするアプリケーションに最適です。 2024年から2026年にかけて、Solana上でのミームコインブームが観察されましたが、それ以上に重要なのは、実用的なDeFiプロトコル、DEX（分散型取引所）、NFTプロジェクトの成長です。JupiterやRaydiumなどのプロトコルは、日々数億ドルの取引高を記録しており、Solanaエコシステムの活発さを示しています。Web3ゲーミングプロジェクトもSolanaを選択するケースが増えています。 技術的優位性、急成長するエコシステム、開発者コミュニティの拡大が、SOLを今買うべき仮想通貨の一つにしています。特に、マスアダプションが進む中で、Solanaの高速性と低コストは大きな競争優位性となっています。 Chainlink (LINK)：ブロックチェーンの架け橋 Chainlinkは、スマートコントラクトと現実世界のデータを接続する分散型オラクルネットワークです。ブロックチェーン技術が実用化されるにつれ、Chainlinkの重要性は増しており、DeFiプロトコルの多くが価格フィード、ランダム性、外部データの取得にChainlinkを使用しています。 Chainlink Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP)は、異なるブロックチェーン間の通信を可能にし、マルチチェーン時代の到来を支援しています。SwiftやGoogle Cloudなどの大手企業とのパートナーシップは、伝統的金融とブロックチェーンの橋渡し役としてのChainlinkの位置を確立しています。 Chainlink Stakingの導入により、LINK保有者はネットワークのセキュリティに貢献しながら報酬を得ることができるようになりました。これは供給圧力を緩和し、価格上昇の触媒となる可能性があります。ブロックチェーンインフラとしての必要性、強力な企業パートナーシップ、改善されたトークノミクスが、Chainlinkを次に急騰する仮想通貨として注目させています。 投資戦略と注意点 仮想通貨投資は高いリターンの可能性がある一方で、ボラティリティも大きいです。投資額は必ず失っても良い範囲内に抑え、ポートフォリオの分散を心がけてください。今買うべき仮想通貨を選ぶ際は、プロジェクトの基礎（チーム、技術、ロードマップの信頼性）、市場の需要（実際の使用例と採用率）、トークノミクス（供給メカニズムとインフレ率）、コミュニティの活発さ、規制環境などを総合的に考慮することが重要です。 市場サイクルを理解することも重要です。ビットコインが安定化または上昇トレンドにある時、アルトコインが追随する傾向があり、現在の市場環境はこの「アルトシーズン」の初期段階にある可能性があります。一度に全額を投資するのではなく、ドルコスト平均法（定期的に一定額を投資する方法）を採用することで、価格変動のリスクを軽減できます。 2026年は仮想通貨市場にとって重要な年になると予想されています。Bitcoin Hyper（HYPER）は早期段階の高リスク・高リターン機会を提供し、Ethereumは安定した成長が期待できる確立されたプロジェクトです。Solanaは技術的優位性とエコシステムの成長で注目を集め、Chainlinkはブロックチェーンインフラとして不可欠な役割を果たしています。どのプロジェクトを選択するにしても、常に自己責任で投資判断を行い、徹底的なリサーチと市場動向の継続的な監視が成功への鍵となります。 免責事項： 本記事は情報提供を目的としており、投資アドバイスではありません。仮想通貨投資は高リスクであり、価値が大きく変動する可能性があります。投資判断は自己責任で行ってください。

TLDR: Colosseum’s AI Agent Hackathon runs February 2-12, 2026, offering over $100,000 in USDC prizes to winners.  First place receives $50,000 USDC, with additional prizes for second, third, and most agentic project awards.  Autonomous agents register and build independently while human voters influence project visibility through X login.  Partnership with Solana Foundation marks experimental shift [...] The post Colosseum Launches AI Agent Hackathon on Solana With $100,000 Prize Pool appeared first on Blockonomi.

Besides launching the first-ever modular markets for XRP, the latest development introduces modular lending to the Flare ecosystem.

Tether's reduced fundraising highlights investor skepticism, potentially impacting its market perception and future financial strategies. The post Tether scales back $20B fundraising bid amid valuation concerns: Report appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin prices hit a fresh low following a bout of panic selling by short-term holders, deepening the bear market downturn.

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Stacks [STX] has rallied an incredible 20.8% in the past 24 hours. It was only up 5.8% in the past week, and its price charts revealed that the recent bounce came after a deep retracement. STX, likThe post Stacks [STX] finds its floor, but $0.40 is the real test appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Solana price slid deeper into the red on Feb.4, extending its recent downtrend as sellers continued to press the market. At press time, SOL was trading near $97, down 6.1% over the past 24 hours. The move leaves Solana sitting…

As negotiations continue in Washington over the crypto market structure legislation known as the CLARITY Act, New York’s top law enforcement officials are now turning their attention to a bill that has already become law.  Led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, a group of senior prosecutors is raising concerns about the GENIUS Act, […]

TLDR: Kulechov secured the five-story Victorian mansion £2 million below the original broker guidance price.  December 2025 saw 40% fewer £5 million-plus London property sales compared to the previous year’s figures.  The purchase occurred one week before UK budget changes that introduced higher stamp duty and tax reforms.  Notting Hill demonstrated the strongest price growth [...] The post Aave Founder Stani Kulechov Buys £22 Million Notting Hill Mansion appeared first on Blockonomi.

Adoption is the true measure of success.  In January 2026, the crypto market faced a downturn, but signs of recovery emerged by February. Despite broader challenges, Avalanche showed resilience, eThe post Avalanche adoption is exploding - but AVAX now faces its biggest test appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Avara says “all current and future products” will be housed under Aave Labs, and accounts tied to the Family wallet will continue to be “core infrastructure.”

TLDR: Moscow Exchange will launch Solana, Ripple, and Tron indexes in 2026 with corresponding futures contracts.  New futures will be settlement-only without physical delivery, complying with Bank of Russia requirements.  Perpetual futures for Bitcoin and Ethereum are planned as one-day contracts with automatic rollover mechanisms.  All cryptocurrency derivative products will remain available exclusively to qualified [...] The post Moscow Exchange to Launch Solana, Ripple, and Tron Crypto Indexes and Futures in 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

Polymarket is taking its brand offline, opening a free grocery store in New York City and backing it with a $1 million donation to fight food insecurity. Polymarket, the crypto-based prediction market platform, announced on Feb. 3 that it will…

Bitcoin [BTC] is currently trading in one of its most opaque phases in recent years. Price action has repeatedly invalidated expectations of a sustained rally. From its peak of $126,000, BTC declineThe post Bitcoin: Analyzing why BTC's revival odds still look fragile appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Nouriel Roubini, the economist famously known as "Dr. Doom," has predicted a "catastrophic end" for the cryptocurrency industry.

TLDR: MicroStrategy faces a $900 million unrealized loss as Bitcoin trades below its average purchase price of holdings  The company’s Bitcoin is not used as collateral, eliminating margin call risks despite current price levels below cost  MicroStrategy holds 2.5 years cash runway for obligations, removing pressure to sell Bitcoin during downturn  Firm’s $8.24 billion debt [...] The post Bitcoin Drops Below MicroStrategy’s Average Price as $900 Million Loss Raises Questions appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Michael Burry, the hedge fund manager known for calling the 2008 housing crash, warned in a recent Substack post that bitcoin’s decline could trigger a “true death spiral,” spilling into gold, silver and other interconnected markets. Legendary Investor Michael Burry Speaks of ‘Death Spirals’ and ‘Black Holes’ In his Feb. 2, 2026, post, dubbed “Short […]

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Crypto.com has spun out its prediction markets business into a standalone platform after reporting explosive growth, entering a crowded but booming industry.

The crypto market showed early signs of stability on Feb. 4 after U.S. President Donald Trump signed a funding bill that brought a short-lived government shutdown to an end. The move reduced immediate political uncertainty, which had unsettledfinancial markets in…

The grocery giveaways come as Kalshi and Polymarket continue to top overall prediction market trading volumes, which are now consistently above $400 million per day.

TLDR: Bitwise introduces seven model portfolios across billion-dollar advisory platforms for crypto exposure.  Model portfolios include Core options for broad exposure and Thematic models for specific crypto sectors.  Portfolios offer crypto assets, crypto equities, and blended approaches with systematic rebalancing.  Risk-managed options rotate between crypto futures and Treasuries based on momentum trading signals.   Bitwise [...] The post Bitwise Rolls Out Model Portfolio Solutions for Digital Assets on Major Advisory Platforms appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ahead of the April tax return filing deadline, it’s worth noting that Bitcoin mining and crypto staking still fall within the income tax bracket and face ‘burdensome’ double taxation.  CurreThe post Crypto tax 2026: The loophole for staking rewards the IRS hasn't closed yet appeared first on AMBCrypto.

XRP has entered a critical phase after losing the $1.80 level and sliding toward the $1.60 zone, where price is now attempting to find short-term support. The move comes amid broader weakness across the crypto market, but XRP’s structure shows an additional layer of stress that goes beyond spot price action. According to a recent […]

Analysis of 227 million USDC and USDT balance updates found that 43% were dust transfers under $1, said Coin Metrics.

Aave Labs is winding down its Avara branding, folding its consumer-facing experiments back into the core Aave stack as the Family wallet sunsets and the Lens social protocol continues under new stewardship. Avara—the umbrella brand that once housed the spun-out Lens and the Family wallet—will be retired as Aave Labs streamlines operations and sharpens its […]

Maxi Doge continues to gain attention as the crypto market slowly stabilizes after a prolonged period of muted momentum. While major cryptocurrencies struggle to attract fresh capital, early-stage meme-driven projects are beginning to stand out. Maxi Doge has emerged as one of those names investors are starting to watch more closely. Over the past year, […]

The site lets users set an hourly rate for tasks from errands to business meetings. It was built using AI agents in a "Ralph loop," a form of vibe coding.

While much of the crypto market slides, Hyperliquid [HYPE] is moving the other way. A change in how real-world assets (RWAs) are being used on-chain has changed things. But is this just a short-term The post Hyperliquid: THIS is why HYPE is breaking out in a falling crypto market appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Cardano’s ADA token has slipped out of the crypto top 10 by market capitalization, a symbolic shift as newer platforms attract attention and capital. Related Reading: Hong Kong Prepares To Grant Limited Batch Of Stablecoin Licenses In March – Report While ADA struggles with price pressure and political controversy around crypto regulation, Hyperliquid’s HYPE token […]

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MetaMask has added access to more than 200 tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs through a new integration with Ondo Finance, expanding users’ ability to trade traditional assets directly inside the wallet. Ondo announced the update on Feb. 3, saying its…

Crypto markets have a habit of becoming most interesting when they appear boring on the surface. Early 2026 is shaping up to be one of those periods. Major assets are trading in narrow ranges, headlines have lost their shock value, and short-term speculation has cooled noticeably. For many investors, this is not a signal to […]

The key to understanding Bitcoin’s current market phase is not forecasting short-term price direction, but analyzing structure—where capital is concentrated, how that capital is financed, and whether fresh demand is entering the system. A recent CryptoQuant report shifts the focus away from narratives and toward these underlying mechanics, highlighting Strategy as a central structural reference […]

Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi said Payward’s revenues were “well balanced” in 2025, split almost evenly between trading and asset-based revenues.

The TD Sequential accurately marked Solana’s local top in early January, preceding the sharp decline that followed.  Since then, the downside sequence has completed, and the indicator has now flThe post Solana gets a TD buy trigger near $100, but upside for SOL depends on... appeared first on AMBCrypto.

The Ethereum co-founder said many layer‑2s have failed to decentralize and continue to be mediated by multisig bridges instead of inheriting Ethereum’s security advantages.

Why You Should Learn Cryptocurrency is changing the world of money. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others offer new ways to invest and send value. But many people feel lost. They ask, “How do I buy crypto?” This guide makes it simple. […] The post Beginner’s Step-by-Step Guide: How to Buy Cryptocurrency Safely in 2024 appeared first on Blockmanity.

Bitcoin briefly slid to $72,863 on Bitstamp on Tuesday, but publicly traded mining stocks managed to post mixed-to-positive daily performances even as U.S. stock indexes closed firmly in the red. Bitcoin Miners Defy Red Screens Amid Geopolitical Jitters Bitcoin’s dip followed a risk-off jolt after Reuters reported the U.S. shot down an Iranian drone approaching […]

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A reported $500 million investment by an Abu Dhabi royal into a Trump-linked crypto venture is reverberating well beyond the digital asset space, feeding into a broader debate about political influence, regulatory oversight, and how major financial institutions such as JPMorgan Chase navigate crypto-related risk. Related Reading: Hong Kong Prepares To Grant Limited Batch Of […]

In crypto, even a small alert can cause big reactions, especially when it involves Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum’s co-founder. Over the last 24 hours, Lookonchain data showed Buterin moving 705 ETH The post Ethereum: Vitalik moved 705 ETH and the market panicked - Here’s what happened appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Internal discord among Bitcoin developers poses a greater risk than quantum computing, potentially impacting future upgrades and stability. The post Bitcoin’s biggest risk is governance, not quantum computing, says Galaxy CEO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Tether, the company behind the dominant stablecoin USDT, has put a full Bitcoin mining operating system out in the open. The software, called MiningOS or MOS, is available under an open-source license and aims to let miners run, monitor, and scale rigs without paying for closed vendor platforms. Related Reading: Japanese Banking Giant Cuts Crypto […]

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Polygon [POL] has responded positively at the $0.1 psychological demand zone. It tested this area at the beginning of January and then again over the weekend, bouncing 15.25% on Monday, the 2nd of JanThe post Polygon: Bulls defend $0.10 demand zone - Can POL rally 15%? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Market is ready for a recovery, but it is unlikely to be a long-term retrace.

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Older and mid‑range mining rigs like the Antminer S19 XP+ Hydro, Whatsminer M60S and Avalon A1466I have reportedly already crossed shutdown thresholds, while even newer S21 units are nearing viability limits. The Profitability Cliff The bitcoin mining industry is facing a severe profitability squeeze this week as a combination of falling cryptocurrency prices and high […]

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Ripple says more than AED 1 billion (over $280 million) of certified polished diamonds held in the United Arab Emirates have been tokenized on the XRP Ledger, in a deal that ties a high-value physical inventory to on-chain issuance, custody, and (eventually) secondary-market rails. The initiative, announced Tuesday by Billiton Diamond and Ctrl Alt, is […]

Bitcoin [BTC] is trading near levels that miners are probably not happy about, and they will be under pressure if prices move lower. While the market has not reacted yet, miner behaviour could soon plThe post Why Bitcoin miners feel the squeeze as BTC trades below $80K appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Introduction: A Massive Boom in Crypto Venture Capital Crypto and blockchain startups saw huge growth in venture capital funding during Q4 2025. Investors poured in more than $8 billion, the biggest amount since mid-2022. This jump came from big bets […] The post Record $8.5B Crypto VC Surge in Q4 2025: Blockchain Investments Hit 3-Year High appeared first on Blockmanity.

“Don Colossus” is not just a tribute to the 34-felony-count president. The New York Times describes a bizarre back-and-forth that proved to be a rollercoaster of financial hopes and legal disputes.

Elon Musk revived the long-running “Dogecoin to the moon” saga on Feb. 3 with a casual “Maybe next year” reply on X, but this time the market barely flinched as DOGE kept sliding. SpaceX Boss Elon Musk Says ‘Maybe Next Year’ on Dogecoin Moon Plan On Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, Elon Musk, well known for […]

Top analysts are split on the way forward for the crypto market.  In a recent interview with CNBC, Fundstrat’s Tom Lee remained confident that the crypto market could see a relief rally. LeeThe post ‘Crypto is bottoming now’: Why Fundstrat’s Tom Lee expects a rebound appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Crypto traders usually view negative funding rates as a buy signal, but this week’s volatility US earnings outcome may cloud the value of the signal for ETH investors.

A surprise uptick in a key factory gauge has traders rethinking risk, while crypto watchers debate whether Bitcoin will ride a fresh wave higher or stay stuck in a drawdown. The ISM Manufacturing PMI rose into expansion territory in January, and that single data point has set off a flurry of takes from market strategists […]

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US Lawmakers have called for better anti-corruption measures over the $500 million deal between an Abu Dhabi-backed entity and World Liberty Financial Invest (WLFI), the main crypto venture of the Trump family. Related Reading: Hong Kong Prepares To Grant Limited Batch Of Stablecoin Licenses In March – Report Congressmen Question WLFI’s UAE-Backed Deal On Monday, […]

Yearn Finance highlights the urgent need for better risk management as DeFi faces growing challenges. The post 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 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

2025 is set to be a game-changing year for blockchain, with explosive growth in digital wallets and investments. The post Matthew Le Merle: 2025 will be the year of crypto equity, hundreds of millions will adopt digital wallets, and US regulation is shifting positively | On The Brink with Castle Island appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The company’s founder and CEO, Igor Runets, was placed under house arrest in connection with multiple tax evasion charges.

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AI advancements are reshaping startup productivity and could soon outpace human investors in venture capital. The post Qiao Wang: AI coding tools are revolutionizing productivity for startups, the competitive moats of tech giants remain intact, and personalized marketing will dominate the future | Empire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A Stunning Gesture from the Crypto World In a move that blends politics, art, and digital money, a group of cryptocurrency investors has spent to create a massive of . This golden tribute honors his strong support for Bitcoin and […] The post Crypto Investors Unveil $300K 15-Foot Trump Statue: A Bold Tribute to His Pro-Bitcoin Stance at Florida Golf Courses appeared first on Blockmanity.

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Rethinking success: How game mechanics shape our values and influence social media behavior The post C. Thi Nguyen: Prioritizing enjoyment over efficiency in games, the pitfalls of social media scoring systems, and how metrics can obscure true value | Bankless appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Recent declines in DeFi lending highlight both challenges and new opportunities in the evolving crypto landscape. The post Wyatt: Crypto lending markets are sustainable despite recent declines, the critical role of Total Value Locked (TVL), and the risks of leveraged systems | On The Brink with Castle Island appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ethereum and Solana are set to dominate the blockchain landscape, challenging new competitors by 2026. The post Arnav Pagidyala: Ethereum and Solana will dominate the blockchain landscape by 2026, Robinhood is set to outpace Coinbase, and privacy-preserving KYC technologies will redefine data security | Bankless appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Recent speculation surrounding Binance has failed to translate into a material user withdrawal event, according to on-chain data tracking Bitcoin reserves and exchange flows.  Despite renewed scruThe post Binance FUD fails to trigger user exodus as on-chain data shows stable reserves appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Decentralized exchanges must prove their worth to compete with traditional finance's efficiency and trust. The post Vladimir Novakovski: DeFi must match TradFi performance without sacrificing verifiability, why solving real problems is key to crypto innovation, and the future of Ethereum’s institutional use cases | Empire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

AI is reshaping knowledge work, creating new opportunities for efficiency and innovation across industries. The post Satya Nadella: AI is reshaping knowledge work, the rise of digital coworkers, and the global south’s tech-driven GDP growth | All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Growing tensions between US free speech values and European censorship laws threaten online discourse. The post Sarah B. Rogers: Europe’s Online Safety Act threatens US free speech, 12,000 arrests for speech acts in the UK, and the chilling effects of vague regulations | All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin's rising volatility challenges its role as a safe haven compared to traditional assets like gold. The post Steve Sosnick: Bitcoin’s volatility hinders its role as a safe haven, gold outperforms during downturns, and digital asset treasury companies may be overvalued | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Crypto's future may favor corporations over individuals, echoing the decline of the Linux movement. The post Zooko Wilcox-O’Hearn: Crypto’s future may mirror Linux’s decline, the cypherpunk vision has largely failed, and user experience is key to mass adoption | Bankless appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Cronos [CRO] staged a sharp rebound this week as the price jumped over 11% to $0.08425, driven by heavy whale activity and rising derivatives interest, yet the broader structure still signals hesitatiThe post Cronos [CRO] surges 11% with rising leverage: Is the market getting ahead of itself? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

The Trump family is already making a mint off crypto: $802 million in the first half of 2025; over 90% of their reported income came from digital assets. Now, a new token is in the works.

Bitcoin’s price action over the past 24 hours has changed from outright selling pressure to a cautious rebound. After falling into the mid-$75,000 region, the cryptocurrency found support around $75,400. That support has since carried BTC back toward $79,000, with the price now pushing higher, and momentum can rebuild toward the important $80,000 price level.  […]

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DeFi vaults are set for explosive growth by 2026, reshaping how institutions manage digital assets. The post John Zettler: 2026 will be the year of DeFi vaults, infrastructure is primed for explosive growth, and liquidity preferences are key to optimizing yield | Empire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran's regime prioritizes ideology over citizen welfare, fueling protests for freedom and human rights. The post Sana Ebrahimi: Iran prioritizes Islamic doctrine over citizen welfare, the regime’s dependency on Russia and China undermines its revolutionary ideals, and systemic gender apartheid persists | Bankless appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Shifting capital from crypto to precious metals highlights Bitcoin's evolving role in the investment landscape. The post Mike Cagney: Bitcoin’s stability rivals gold and silver, Tether’s shift to gold signals market confidence, and DeFi is reshaping trading dynamics | The Wolf Of All Streets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Tax reporting for crypto is set to get more complicated, especially with new IRS requirements on the horizon. The post Laura Walter: Privacy coins complicate audits, 2025 will be a challenging year for crypto taxes, and new IRS requirements demand wallet-by-wallet accounting | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Celo aims to make crypto payments as easy as sending a text, targeting emerging markets. The post Marek Olszewski: Celo’s mobile wallet revolutionizes peer-to-peer payments, stablecoins cut transaction fees, and Minipay drives user growth in emerging markets | Bankless appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Lessons from the DAO hack highlight the urgent need for improved security in the Ethereum ecosystem The post Griff Green: The DAO hack ignited Ethereum’s security industry, $200 million in unclaimed funds remain, and why crypto operates as a push tool | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The enforcement action over wagers on sports event contracts followed Coinbase announcing the launch of prediction markets in all 50 US states.

Long-term Bitcoin holders are selling, signaling a shift in market dynamics and investor sentiment. The post Ryan Watkins: Long-term Bitcoin holders are selling, the crypto market is in a “twilight zone”, and low expectations could lead to positive surprises | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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2 Major Coming in 2026: IRS Updates Explained Are you holding Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other digital assets? Get ready for big updates. The IRS is making crypto taxes clearer but stricter. Starting with the 2025 tax year, you’ll file under […] The post 2 Major Cryptocurrency Tax Rule Changes Coming in 2026: IRS Updates Explained appeared first on Blockmanity.

Epstein files reveal that the convicted sex offender had a $3 million stake in Coinbase and backed Bitcoin developer Blockstream.

On Tuesday, bitcoin slid to an intraday low of $72,863 per coin, at one point sending Strategy’s shares down as much as 9% against the U.S. dollar. By Wall Street’s close, MSTR ended the day around 5% lower. MSTR Shares Slide All eyes are fixed on Strategy as the spot price of bitcoin had slipped […]

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Investors are shifting focus to Bitcoin and Ethereum as altcoins struggle for attention in a crowded market. The post Evgeny Gaevoy: Wintermute’s unique liquidity model drives market making, retail investors struggle with late entries, and the rise of derivatives enhances institutional safety | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Regulatory changes could reshape the crypto landscape and boost institutional investment by 2025. The post Zac Prince: Bitcoin trading has shifted to ETFs and options, regulatory changes will reshape crypto by 2025, and yield generation faces significant challenges | The Wolf Of All Streets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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New regulations could unleash a wave of investment in the digital asset market. The post Mike Belshe: Regulatory changes will triple the digital asset market, why going public is essential for crypto firms, and the challenges of crypto accounting | Empire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin’s volatility spiked, and its price plummeted to fresh lows as worrying US economic conditions emerged. Will credit stress data signal the next accumulation phase for BTC?

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Companies must secure key resources or risk being left behind in the race for AI and energy dominance. The post Josh Kale: Companies must acquire intelligence, energy, capital, and labor to dominate capitalism, why wattage may become the new currency, and the implications of AI on labor markets | Bankless appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Current bear market trends suggest a slow recovery ahead for crypto investors seeking entry points. The post Michael Nadeau: Crypto bear market is here, Bitcoin’s fair value is $65,000, and the Fed’s policies could hinder recovery | Bankless appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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After losing the $80,000 price mark, the price of Bitcoin has made several attempts to recover this level, but each one was capped by this resistance zone, which was once a key support. Interestingly, this continued bearish pressure is beginning to reflect on multiple crucial areas of the market, such as Spot trading. Lack Of […]

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Since the 29th of January, Binance Coin [BNB] has shed 14.63% in value. For comparison, Bitcoin [BTC] was down 12.29% in the same period. Yet, both BTC and BNB were above key swing levels on the weeklThe post BNB faces KEY supply walls: Can $730 support hold strong? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Decentralized exchanges must innovate to compete with centralized platforms in the evolving crypto landscape. The post Vladimir Novakovski: DeFi must match traditional finance’s performance, the importance of verifiability in trading, and Ethereum’s role in future financial opportunities | Empire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

AI's rise is reshaping knowledge work, unlocking new opportunities for growth across the globe. The post Satya Nadella: The evolution of coding tools to autonomous agents, why macro delegation and micro stealing are vital for productivity, and the need for a new metaphor in the AI age | All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Nasdaq-listed insurance brokerage said an unnamed investor would contribute BTC as part of a deal that also includes an AI- and crypto-focused strategic partnership.

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