Markets
Bitcoin mining stocks climbed sharply on Friday, led by strong gains at Riot Platforms and Galaxy Digital, as both companies unveiled ambitious expansion plans centered in Texas. The announcements reflect a broader push by leading miners to scale up infrastructure and tap into growing demand for high-performance computing in the
Finance
U.S. officials have confirmed that bitcoin forfeited in the Samourai Wallet criminal case has not been sold and will remain part of the federal government’s strategic bitcoin reserve, addressing recent reports that suggested otherwise. The clarification came from Patrick Witt, executive director of the President’s Council of
AI
After dominating boardroom agendas and tech headlines throughout 2025, artificial intelligence is entering a more mature phase. For CIOs, 2026 is shaping up to be less about experimentation and more about intent. The excitement hasn’t disappeared, but the approach is changing. This year, the focus is on making AI
The Web2–Web3 Data Problem For all the progress in crypto and blockchain, one stubborn problem remains: data. Most of the information that defines us financially and socially still lives in Web2 systems. Banks hold our credit history. Platforms like Amazon or Steam track our activity. Governments manage identity records.
Politics
A long-anticipated U.S. bill aimed at regulating the cryptocurrency industry could still move forward in the coming weeks, even after a turbulent stretch of negotiations in Washington. That’s the view of Michael Novogratz, CEO of crypto-focused financial firm Galaxy, who says lawmakers shouldn’t let disagreements derail progress.
Innovation
X has moved to rein in a growing wave of AI-generated reply spam by shutting the door on a controversial corner of crypto-powered social media. A recent update to the platform’s developer API now bans apps from rewarding users with tokens, points, or cash for posting or engaging, effectively
Apple’s decision to make Google’s Gemini models a core part of its revamped Siri marks a significant shift in the company’s artificial intelligence strategy. For enterprise leaders weighing their own AI platform choices, the deal offers rare insight into how one of the world’s most selective
Finance
Jefferies has removed bitcoin entirely from its well-known “GREED & Fear” model portfolio, reallocating the position to gold amid growing debate over the long-term impact of quantum computing on cryptocurrency security. Christopher Wood, Jefferies’ global head of equity strategy, confirmed the move in a note shared Thursday. The portfolio’s
Finance
Goldman Sachs is deepening its examination of digital finance, with a growing focus on tokenization, stablecoins, and prediction markets as U.S. regulatory discussions continue to evolve. The update came from CEO David Solomon during a question-and-answer session on the bank’s fourth-quarter earnings call on Thursday. Goldman Sachs Fourth
Markets
Crypto markets are moving toward 2026 with a quieter but more consequential transformation underway. According to a new outlook from Kraken, the next phase of the digital asset market is likely to be shaped less by dramatic price swings and more by changes in market structure, liquidity flows, and global
Politics
Google Play will soon block unregistered overseas cryptocurrency exchanges and software wallets from South Korea’s app store, tightening access to global crypto platforms for millions of local users. According to Google’s updated policy on cryptocurrency exchanges and wallet providers, any platform offering such services in South Korea must
Security
A Utah man has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for defrauding investors and running an illegal cash-to-cryptocurrency operation that moved millions of dollars, according to U.S. prosecutors. Brian Garry Sewell, 54, received a 36-month prison sentence followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty