Prenetics Halts Bitcoin Treasury Buys, Keeps 510 BTC
Prenetics Global Limited halted its Bitcoin treasury buying program, ending daily purchases announced in June to refocus on its consumer...
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Hacken’s 2025 Security Report Shows Nearly $4B in Web3 Losses
The Hacken 2025 Yearly Security Report puts total Web3 losses at about $3.95 billion, up roughly $1.1 billion from 2024,...
Elon Musk discusses AI development with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
Key Takeaways Musk and Netanyahu discussed AI development, autonomous vehicles, and Tesla collaboration during a joint call. Israel aims to...
Many DATs ‘Will Disappear’ With Bleak 2026 Outlook: Execs
Digital asset treasury (DAT) companies face a grim future heading into 2026, with shares in many of the largest players...
JPMorgan Freezes Stablecoin Startup Accounts Over Sanctions
JPMorgan Chase has reportedly frozen bank accounts linked to two venture-backed stablecoin startups after identifying exposure to sanctioned and high-risk...
Bitcoin Rebounds to $88K, Aave’s Governance Proposal Drama
Cryptocurrency markets had a small rebound following last week’s dip, as investor activity wound down during the holidays.Bitcoin (BTC) fell...
Putin says Russia, US held talks over crypto mining at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Key Takeaways Russia and the US held talks on possible joint management of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, using its...
AI Pivot, Profitability Pressure & Consolidation
The Bitcoin mining industry has faced a harsher operating environment since the 2024 halving, a core feature of Bitcoin’s monetary...
VCs Pick Incumbents, Stablecoins as 2025 Crypto Winners
After a year of regulatory change and uneven market performance, crypto investors are reassessing where value accrued in 2025. In a...
Zooz’s Bitcoin Treasury Play Faces Nasdaq Delisting Clock
ZOOZ Strategy’s Bitcoin-backed stock has been put on a Nasdaq compliance clock after the exchange warned the company its shares...
Bybit rolls out new insurance fund mechanism for USDT perpetual contracts
Key Takeaways Bybit has introduced specialized insurance fund pools to enhance loss-absorption and reduce unnecessary Auto-Deleveraging in USDT perpetual contracts....
Recent Bitcoin Miner Troubles Could Be Bullish for BTC Price
Bitcoin’s hashrate fell 4% over the month to Dec. 15, which could be a positive sign for the cryptocurrency’s price...
DraftKings Enters Prediction Markets, Eyes Crypto Contracts
DraftKings is expanding beyond sports betting into the realm of prediction markets, laying the groundwork for future crypto-linked contracts as...
FDIC’s GENIUS Act Stablecoin Plan Leads a Week of Crypto Business Moves
Washington is inching closer to putting bank-issued stablecoins on a clearer regulatory track. This week, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp....
Klarna partners with Coinbase to raise institutional funding in USDC
Key Takeaways Klarna will raise short-term funding from institutional investors in USDC via Coinbase’s digital infrastructure. The move adds stablecoins...
Blockchain Association Petitions US Lawmakers, for Crypto Customer Rewards
The Blockchain Association, a non-profit crypto advocacy organization, wrote a letter to the US Senate Committee on Banking, signed by...
Sacks Says CLARITY Act Will Reach Senate Next Month
The long-awaited Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, or CLARITY Act, is moving closer to law, with a Senate markup expected...
Coinbase To Launch Stock Trading, Prediction Markets
Coinbase is launching stock trading and prediction markets as the crypto exchange looks beyond digital assets to chase its ambition...
Circle partners with LianLian Global to enhance cross-border payments using USDC
Key Takeaways Circle and LianLian Global are collaborating to improve cross-border payments by leveraging USDC stablecoin infrastructure. The partnership aims...
Tether Invests in Bitcoin Lightning and Stablecoin Startup Speed1
Stablecoin giant Tether has led an $8 million investment round in Bitcoin startup Speed to support its mission in enabling...
Circle Signs Deal to Acquire Interop Labs team and IP
Stablecoin issuer Circle has signed an agreement to acquire the Interop Labs team and its proprietary technology, bringing a core...
Why Gulf Wealth Funds Are Driving Bitcoin’s Next Liquidity Cycle
Key takeawaysIn 2025, oil-linked capital from the Gulf, including sovereign wealth funds, family offices and private banking networks, has emerged...
