Markets
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded a strong turnaround on Tuesday, pulling in $355 million in net inflows and ending a seven-day run of withdrawals. The rebound suggests renewed investor confidence after recent year-end pressures weighed on crypto-linked products. Data from SoSoValue shows that six spot bitcoin ETFs contributed
Politics
A senior executive at Coinbase has warned that U.S. lawmakers could unintentionally hand a strategic edge to global competitors if they restrict interest or rewards on U.S.-issued stablecoins, just as China moves to make its own digital currency more attractive. The comments come amid renewed debate in
Security
A hacker behind the recent Unleash Protocol breach has begun attempting to launder stolen funds, moving roughly 1,337 ether—worth close to $4 million—through the Tornado Cash mixing service on Ethereum, according to onchain data and multiple blockchain security firms. The activity follows Unleash’s disclosure earlier this
AI
The United Kingdom and Germany have unveiled a new partnership aimed at speeding up the commercial rollout of quantum supercomputing, bringing the technology closer to real-world business use. Announced at the close of the German president’s state visit to the UK, the agreement focuses on bridging the long-standing gap
Finance
Grayscale has taken another step in expanding its lineup of digital asset investment products, filing paperwork with U.S. regulators to launch a spot exchange-traded fund tied to Bittensor’s native token, TAO. The move comes shortly after the decentralized AI network completed its first-ever halving event, a milestone that
Regulation
From January 1, 2026, crypto regulation will enter a new phase as the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework, known as CARF, comes into force across 48 jurisdictions. Early adopters include the United Kingdom and the European Union, marking the first coordinated global effort to standardize how crypto transactions are reported
AI
OpenAI is doubling down on developers with the release of GPT-5.2, a model designed to fit more cleanly into real-world software workflows. The update reflects a broader shift inside the company as teams reassess which AI systems can reliably handle coding, debugging, and multi-step tasks in production environments. GPT-5.
DeFi
A major technology company could introduce built-in cryptocurrency wallet features by 2026, a move that may bring digital assets to billions of users worldwide. The prediction comes from Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at crypto venture capital firm Dragonfly, who shared his outlook on how crypto and artificial intelligence could develop
Momentum is positioning itself as a central building block for decentralized finance on the Sui blockchain. Rather than offering a single product, the project brings together trading, staking, treasury tools, and yield strategies under one roof. For users navigating the fast-growing Sui ecosystem, Momentum aims to simplify how capital moves,
Finance
Japanese bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet significantly expanded its crypto holdings in the fourth quarter, investing more than $450 million in bitcoin during a period marked by sharp market swings. The company acquired 4,279 bitcoin between October and December, spending $451.06 million at an average price of $105,412
Cryptocurrency
Ethereum-based decentralized perpetuals exchange Lighter has officially introduced its native token, Lighter Infrastructure Token (LIT), marking a major milestone ahead of its long-anticipated token generation event. In a series of posts shared on X late Monday, the Lighter team detailed the role of LIT within its ecosystem, positioning the token
Politics
South Korea’s push to establish a clear regulatory framework for stablecoins has hit a roadblock, as financial authorities remain divided over who should be allowed to issue the digital assets. The delay means the country’s long-anticipated stablecoin legislation is now unlikely to move forward until next year, according