Month: January 2026
Morning Minute: Bitcoin Grinds Up Amidst Venezuela Conflict
Markets are signaling a risk-on start to 2026 following the U.S. military raid on Venezuela—but will it last?
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All AI Videos Are Harmful (2025)
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Crypto Wallets Can ‘Directly Compete With Neobanks’
Bitget Wallet CMO Jamie Elkaleh tells Decrypt how the platform is evolving from a crypto wallet to a everyday finance app that seamlessly integrates crypto with TradFi, building on its vision of “Crypto for Everyone.” – (Sponsored post by Bitget Wallet)
Ethereum can move beyond Bitcoin-style limits as new scaling tools mature: Vitalik Buterin
PeerDAS is already live on Ethereum’s mainnet, while zkEVMs are at an advanced stage, focusing on safety and scalability.
Ledger says Global-e incident did not compromise crypto wallets
Global-e, a payment platform integrated by Ledger in 2023, suffered a data breach affecting some of the wallet’s customers.
Memecoin comeback talk builds as DOGE, SHIB, BONK rally in early 2026
High concentration in major wallets, particularly for shiba inu, contributed to potential volatility in the market.
How ZachXBT exposed a Coinbase impersonation scam using onchain clues
How an onchain investigator linked a Coinbase impersonation scam to $2 million in losses and why social engineering remains the real risk.
Three bullish XRP charts to watch as price gains over 18% in 2026
XRP price gained in the first five days of 2026 as chart breakouts and steady ETF inflows produced targets near $3, with longer-term projections as high as $7-$8.
Strategy boosted bitcoin holdings and cash reserve last week
The Michael Saylor-led company added 1,287 BTC and $62 million in cash via the sale of common stock.
Privacy Coins Slip Amid Broader Crypto Market Recovery
Privacy-focused cryptos including Midnight, Canton Network and Monero have slipped as investors rotate capital out of defensive holdings.
JBL expands Endurance workout line with four new earbuds
JBL is adding a wide range of workout earbuds to its arsenal, with updates to the existing Peak and Run earbuds and the introduction of the Zone and Pace open-ear design buds. The variety of earbuds include open-style, sealed with ANC, and some inexpensive wired options, and cost between $24.95 and $179.95. Sitting at the … Read more
JBL expands open-ear lineup with new buds coming to the US in March
JBL has announced wide availability of three new open-style earbuds in early 2026. The JBL Sense Pro and Sense Lite join the original Sense, which came out in 2024. The new Sense Pro and Lite use JBL’s OpenSound technology, support Dual Connect and Fast Pair, have an adjustable ear hook for better comfort, and allow … Read more
Starknet mainnet hit by fresh downtime as team probes cause
Starknet, an Ethereum ZK‑rollup network used for decentralized finance and gaming, is facing fresh mainnet downtime following previous outages in 2025.
Crypto wallet firm Ledger faces customer data breach through payment processor Global-e
Ledger is dealing with a new data exposure incident involving its third-party payment processor, Global-e.
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Coinbase drops peso-based services in Argentina less than a year after market entry
The move is deemed a “deliberate pause” and not a full exit, with Coinbase planning to reassess and return with a stronger product.
U.S. jobs report, Ethereum upgrade: Crypto Week Ahead
Your look at what’s coming in the week starting Jan. 5.
BTC buoyant as Maduro’s fall ignites shadow reserve rumor: Crypto Daybook Americas
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 5, 2026
LG’s new OLED TV is just 9mm thick
This year LG is showing off its manufacturing chops at CES with a new Wallpaper OLED TV that is just 9mm thick.
Japan’s finance minister backs exchanges as gateway for digital assets
Japan’s finance minister signaled that crypto’s future lies inside regulated exchanges as Japan advances tax, disclosure, and market reforms.
Luminar claims founder Austin Russell is dodging a subpoena in the bankruptcy case
The Luminar founder claims he has been cooperative.
Teradar reveals its first terahertz-band vision sensor for cars
The company is tapping the terahertz band of the electromagnetic spectrum to bring out the best qualities of more common lidar and radar sensors.
Fake MetaMask 2FA security checks lure users into sharing recovery phrases
According to SlowMist, attackers are impersonating MetaMask, aiming to steal users’ secret recovery phrases.