Vitalik Buterin takes shot at Coinbase’s corporate control of Base which dominates 60% of layer 2 income

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has signaled a fundamental shift in the blockchain’s roadmap that declares the era of the “branded shard” effectively over. On Feb. 3, Buterin argued that the industry’s previous “rollup-centric” vision no longer makes sense, citing faster scaling on the main Ethereum layer and the sluggish pace of decentralization among major rollups. дальше »

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OKX CEO: Binance’s USDe Yield Campaign Caused the October 10 Crash

Binance, Ethena, and Dragonfly’s Haseeb Qureshi rejected OKX's claim, citing order-book and timing data suggesting the broader market selloff came first. The post OKX CEO: Binance’s USDe Yield Campaign Caused the October 10 Crash appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Binance to convert $1B SAFU reserve from stablecoins to BTC in long-term bet

Binance plans to convert its $1 billion SAFU fund from stablecoins into Bitcoin, citing long-term conviction and market resilience. Binance has revealed that its Secure Asset Fund for Users will be converted into into Bitcoun, marking a shift in how… дальше »

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Trump Set to Nominate Warsh as Fed Chair: Bloomberg

The Trump administration is preparing to nominate Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The selection is not final until Trump makes a formal announcement on Friday morning. дальше »

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21Shares sees XRP trading at $2.45 in 2026 base case

21Shares forecasts XRP at $2.45 by end 2026, citing ETF inflows, regulatory clarity, and growing tokenization adoption. The post 21Shares sees XRP trading at $2.45 in 2026 base case appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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XRP bulls brace for key support retest as Bloomberg’s McGlone sounds alarm

XRP hovers on key support as Bloomberg’s McGlone warns of a breakdown while CryptoBull bets on a long consolidation before a major upside breakout. Bloomberg Senior Commodities Strategist Mike McGlone has issued a warning regarding XRP’s (XRP) price trajectory, citing… дальше »

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Vitalik Retracts 2017 “Mountain Man” Take, Citing ZK-SNARKs as Ethereum’s Safety Net

Key Takeaways: Vitalik Buterin publicly walked back a 2017 remark dismissing full user self-verification Advances in ZK-SNARKs now allow blockchain state verification without replaying all history Buterin identifies self-verification as The post Vitalik Retracts 2017 “Mountain Man” Take, Citing ZK-SNARKs as Ethereum’s Safety Net appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Bitcoin falls as US shutdown odds hit 78% in prediction markets

Bitcoin extended losses as US shutdown odds climbed toward 80% on prediction markets, with analysts citing political risk while gold and silver hit record highs. Bitcoin (BTC) declined amid rising political uncertainty in the United States as concerns mounted over… дальше »

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Coinbase reportedly interested in acquiring South Korean crypto exchange Coinone

South Korea’s third-largest crypto exchange, Coinone, is reportedly looking to sell part of its chairman’s stake, with Coinbase named as a potential participant in the early talks. According to a Seoul Economic Daily report citing a company representative, Coinone plans… дальше »

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Neynar Takes Over Farcaster in Strategic Shift After $150M Buildout Falls Short

Key Takeaways: Neynar is acquiring Farcaster, including its protocol contracts, core app, codebase, and Clanker. Farcaster’s original leadership is stepping back after five years, citing the need for new direction. дальше »

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Bitcoin Axed By Top Wall Street Strategist On Quantum Fears

Jefferies strategist Chris Wood has removed Bitcoin from his long-term model portfolio, citing quantum computing as a risk that weakens Bitcoin’s store-of-value framing for pension-style allocations. дальше »

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DeFi protocol Pendle revamps governance token, citing low adoption

Pendle will begin to slowly phase out its governance token vePENDLE and replace it with sPENDLE this month, offering a more flexible model it hopes will boost adoption. дальше »

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Popular Strategist Removes Bitcoin From Portfolio Due To Quantum Threat — What’s Happening?

The global head of equity strategy at Jefferies has removed Bitcoin from his model portfolio, citing the potential threat of quantum computing as his reasoning. Why Market Strategist Cut 10% BTC Exposure Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies, has dropped a 10% allocation to Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, […] дальше »

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Trump Shifts on Fed Pick as Hassett Odds Fade: Who Will Replace Powell?

President Donald Trump publicly signaled hesitation about moving Kevin Hassett to the Federal Reserve, casting doubt on Hassett’s chances to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed Chair.   Speaking at a conference, Trump said he wants to keep Hassett in his current role, citing concerns about losing a trusted adviser if Hassett were sent to the Fed. дальше »

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Jefferies’ Analyst Dumps Bitcoin Over Quantum Computing Fears, Buys Gold

Bitcoin Magazine Jefferies’ Analyst Dumps Bitcoin Over Quantum Computing Fears, Buys Gold Jefferies strategist Christopher Wood has dropped Bitcoin from his Greed & Fear portfolio, citing quantum computing as a potential existential threat to its cryptography. дальше »

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X Bans InfoFi Apps as Kaito Sunsets Yaps, Pivots to Creator Platform

X terminated developer access for InfoFi platforms that incentivized users to post crypto content for token rewards, citing AI-generated spam concerns. The post X Bans InfoFi Apps as Kaito Sunsets Yaps, Pivots to Creator Platform appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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DeFi protocols face make-or-break test as Discord scams escalate

DeFi protocols are locking down or abandoning Discord support as scams, DM phishing and a Zendesk-linked ID breach expose users to escalating security and impersonation risks. Decentralized finance protocols are withdrawing from public Discord servers, citing security concerns as the… дальше »

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Ripple CEO Optimistic About Crypto Market Structure Bill

Garlinghouse had urged the industry to stay "at the table," citing Ripple's own legal scars to argue that "clarity beats chaos" and that "this bill's success is crypto's success.". дальше »

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Coinbase Says ‘No’ to CLARITY Act, Citing Crypto Restrictions

Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase Says ‘No’ to CLARITY Act, Citing Crypto Restrictions Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the exchange cannot support the Senate Banking Committee’s latest draft of the CLARITY Act, warning that the bill, as written, would leave the U. дальше »

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Pakistan signs deal with Trump linked WLFI for dollar-pegged stablecoin

Pakistan has signed an agreement with a firm connected to World Liberty Financial, the crypto platform backed by the family of US President Donald Trump, to explore the use of a dollar-pegged stablecoin for cross-border payments, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing a source involved in the deal. дальше »

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Elizabeth Warren urges OCC to pause WLFI bank charter review over Trump conflict of interest

A senior U.S. senator is urging banking regulators to halt review of a crypto firm’s bank charter, citing unresolved conflicts tied to President Trump. A dispute over crypto regulation and presidential business ties is now moving directly into the banking… дальше »

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UK lawmakers push to ban crypto political donations over foreign interference fears

They argue that cryptocurrency's opacity and traceability issues make it a threat to democratic integrity, citing an intelligence report election interference. дальше »

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OKX founder defends asset freezes after user admits buying KYC accounts

Star Xu defended freezing $40,000 in stablecoins after a user admitted buying verified accounts, with the exchange citing strict KYC and AML obligations. дальше »

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Crypto-Targeted Kidnappings in France Overshadow NFT Paris Cancellation

While NFT Paris and RWA Paris 2026 were officially cancelled on January 5, citing a global crypto market collapse and unsustainable costs, the surge in crypto-related violence has added a troubling backdrop to the announcement. дальше »

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Ethereum co-founder reiterates support for Roman Storm, citing privacy

The Tornado Cash developer was found guilty of operating an unlicensed transmitter business in August and could still be retried on two counts on which a jury deadlocked. дальше »

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Zcash Core Developers Quit Overnight, Triggering Governance Crisis as ZEC Faces Sharp Market Test

Key Takeaways: Zcash’s entire core development team at Electric Coin Company (ECC) resigned, citing “constructive discharge” tied to governance disputes. Former ECC CEO Josh Swihart says board actions made it The post Zcash Core Developers Quit Overnight, Triggering Governance Crisis as ZEC Faces Sharp Market Test appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Ripple Rules Out IPO After $500M Share Sale, $40B Valuation, and Nearly $4B Acquisition Spree

Key Takeaways: Ripple confirms it has no plans for an IPO, citing a strong balance sheet and ample private capital. A November 2025 share sale valued Ripple at $40 billion, The post Ripple Rules Out IPO After $500M Share Sale, $40B Valuation, and Nearly $4B Acquisition Spree appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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BitMEX taps Chainlink to power 24/7 equity perps

In an X post, Chainlink described the move as enabling “a new generation of markets across stocks, ETFs, & much more,” citing its Data Streams product as the backbone. дальше »

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Win for Strategy: MSCI keeps crypto treasury companies in indexes

MSCI announced it will keep digital asset treasury companies in its global indexes, citing investor feedback and the need for further study on non-operating firms. дальше »

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Coinbase (COIN) Stock Jumps 8% on Goldman Sachs Upgrade, What’s Next?

Coinbase (COIN) stock price jumped 8% after Goldman Sachs upgraded the stock to “buy,” citing stronger long-term growth prospects. The post Coinbase (COIN) Stock Jumps 8% on Goldman Sachs Upgrade, What’s Next? appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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Here Are All the Reasons Why Coinbase’s 2026 Vision Isn’t Winning Fans

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong unveiled the company’s ambitious 2026 roadmap, promising a global “everything exchange”. While the vision is bold, users and developers alike are signaling frustration, citing a widening gap between Coinbase’s stated priorities and their on-the-ground experiences. дальше »

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SkyBridge’s Scaramucci bets on Solana, Avalanche and TON as 2026 altcoin winners

Scaramucci names Solana, Avalanche and TON as top altcoins, citing 2025 whale selling, 2026 rate cuts and U.S. crypto regulation as key drivers. SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci identified Solana, Avalanche and TON as his top three cryptocurrency altcoin selections,… дальше »

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Bitwise seeks SEC approval for 11 crypto ETFs covering Bittensor, Tron and DeFi tokens

Bitwise filed for 11 crypto strategy ETFs with mixed direct and indirect exposure. The proposed ETFs target assets like TAO, TRX, UNI, ZEC, Aave, and other tokens. Bitwise remains bullish, citing ETF demand, institutions, and easing cycles. дальше »

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David Beckham-Backed Prenetics Global Ends Bitcoin Accumulation To Focus On IM8 Brand

Prenetics Global Limited, a supplements company backed by David Beckham, has announced that it will no longer accumulate Bitcoin daily, citing the decline in the [...] дальше »

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Binance confirms Visa, Mastercard withdrawal pause for Ukrainian users

Binance has halted Visa and Mastercard withdrawals for Ukrainian users who relied on Bifinity services, citing changes linked to regulatory shifts. дальше »

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Former BitMEX CEO Hayes predicts Zcash could reach $1,000 on privacy demand

Arthur Hayes, former chief executive of BitMEX, has forecast that Zcash could reach a four-figure price level, citing privacy narrative demand. дальше »

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XRP ETF “supply shock” fears face pushback as on-chain data shows 16B on CEXs

XRP traders clash over whether spot ETFs and escrow rules are draining exchange liquidity, with validators citing 16B XRP on CEXs versus viral 1.5B shock claims. A debate over XRP supply constraints has emerged among cryptocurrency market participants following circulation… дальше »

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Why Serious Investors Are Comparing DOGEBALL to BNB When Ranking the Best Meme Coins 2026

Serious investors are comparing DOGEBALL to early BNB, citing live utility, a short whitelist presale, real gaming use cases, and Q1 2026 upside. дальше »

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AI16Z hit with DAXA trading alert, Bithumb and Coinone issue investment warning

South Korea’s cryptocurrency market is witnessing heightened scrutiny over AI16Z, a token that has recently rebranded as ElizaOS (ELIZAOS) following a contract migration. The South Korean exchange regulator Digital Asset eXchange Alliance (DAXA) has placed AI16Z under a trading alert on Bithumb’s platform, citing concerns over untimely disclosures and a lack of transparency that could […] дальше »

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President Trump presses Fed for rapid rate cuts after strong 4.3% GDP jump

Trump urges faster Fed rate cuts after 4.3% GDP growth, with Kevin Hassett citing AI-driven productivity gains as proof inflation risks remain contained. President Donald Trump has called for interest rate cuts following stronger-than-expected U.S. economic growth, arguing that robust… дальше »

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Crypto deal volume hits record $8.6B in 2025 amid regulatory tailwinds

With Washington flipping the script on digital assets, crypto companies struck $8.6 billion in deals in 2025, notching the industry’s busiest mergers and acquisitions year to date. According to a Financial Times report citing PitchBook data, 267 deals were recorded… дальше »

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Bybit to discontinue services for Japanese residents, citing regulations

Bybit will phase out services for Japan-based users starting in 2026, following earlier steps to halt new registrations.

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The Next Millionaire Maker? Top Traders Are Choosing GeeFi (GEE) Over Ripple (XRP) as Presale is Skyrocketing

GeeFi presale accelerates as traders favor GEE over XRP, citing a live wallet, high staking yields, and strong ROI expectations ahead of listings. дальше »

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Citigroup sets Bitcoin’s base price target at $143,000 amid ETF demand

Citigroup sets a Bitcoin price target of $143,000, citing renewed ETF interest and outlining scenarios for both growth and decline. The post Citigroup sets Bitcoin’s base price target at $143,000 amid ETF demand appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Analyst On Why Solana’s Design Makes It A Natural Fit For China Amid Spike In Institutional Interest

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Solana’s Decentralization Claim Falls Apart As Validator Count Collapses

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Why BitMine is accumulating Ether despite broader market fear

BitMine is building an Ether-heavy treasury as ETF flows wobble and exchange deposits rise, citing Fusaka and future staking as part of a longer-term thesis. дальше »

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Bitcoin Miner IREN’s 47% Slide Flagged as a Buying Opportunity by B. Riley

The bank kept its buy rating on the stock and $74 target, citing a Microsoft GPU ramp and ample funding options. дальше »

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Why Trump Should Pardon The Developers of Bitcoins Non Custodial Samourai Wallet

Bitcoin Magazine Why Trump Should Pardon The Developers of Bitcoins Non Custodial Samourai Wallet As Keonne Rodriguez prepares to surrender to federal prison on December 18, advocates urge President Trump to pardon the Samourai Wallet co-founders, citing prosecutorial misconduct and a disputed interpretation of unlicensed money transmission laws that even FinCEN rejects. дальше »

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Belarus Blocks Bybit, OKX, Citing “Inappropriate Advertising”

Belarus blocks major crypto exchanges, citing 'inappropriate advertising' and reversing its pro-crypto stance. The post Belarus Blocks Bybit, OKX, Citing “Inappropriate Advertising” appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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