The Bybit Hack Made Kim Jong Un Crypto’s Most Influential in 2025
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit suffered a $1.4 billion hack in February 2025 that exposed structural weaknesses in custody systems long considered...
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AI Could Undermine Private Messaging Apps Encryption
Artificial intelligence, a lack of awareness of data privacy, and regulatory pressures are among the biggest threats to the future...
Robinhood distributes $1.5M in Bitcoin for New Year celebration after XRP, ETH and SOL rewards
Key Takeaways Robinhood wrapped up HOOD Holidays with big prizes, including $1.5 million in Bitcoin. The event launched on December...
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...
Australia’s Search Engine Age Verification Rules Go Into Force
New rules requiring search engines like Google to verify the age of logged-in users — and filter the content for...
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...
Robinhood offers $750K in Bitcoin on day 2 of its holiday countdown event
Key Takeaways Robinhood distributed $750,000 in Bitcoin to its users taking part in the holiday event. The giveaway marks day...
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...
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...
Tom Lee says blockchain and AI could turn JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs into next Mag 7
Key Takeaways According to Tom Lee, banks stand to be major beneficiaries of both artificial intelligence and blockchain technology. Lee...
Crypto Deals Soared to $8.6B in 2025: FT
The crypto sector reportedly saw a record $8.6 billion worth of deals in 2025, as the crypto-friendly Trump administration gave...
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...
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...
Coinbase acquires The Clearing Company to scale prediction markets
Key Takeaways Coinbase acquired The Clearing Company to scale its prediction markets offering. Customers will be able to trade on...
Stealka Malware Targets Crypto Wallets Via Game Mods
New malware has been discovered that targets crypto wallets and browser extensions while disguising itself as game cheats and mods,...
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...
How Cheap Power Made Libya a Bitcoin Mining Hotspot
Key takeawaysLibya’s cheap, subsidized electricity made it profitable to run even older, inefficient Bitcoin miners.At its peak, Libya is estimated...
Many Crypto ETFs Could Shut Shortly After Launching: Analyst
More than 100 crypto exchange-traded products are likely to hit the market in 2026, but many of them will quickly...
BitGo partners with Tempo to enhance onchain payment infrastructure
Key Takeaways BitGo and Tempo are partnering to provide institutional-grade onchain payment infrastructure and stablecoin issuance capabilities. BitGo will offer...
