Month: January 2026
Amazon says it is laying off 16,000 employees
This is Amazon’s second layoff after the company cut 14,000 corporate jobs in October.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: AAVE Gains 2.9%, Leading Index Higher
Avalanche (AVAX) was also a top performer, rising 1.6% from Tuesday.
Top Bitcoin mining stocks rise amid US winter storm hashrate decline
Hashrate fell sharply as Bitcoin miners curtailed operations during extreme winter conditions in the US, boosting profitability for companies that stayed online.
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Crypto Crime Hit All-Time High in 2025, With Russian Stablecoin Playing Key Role: TRM Labs
Some $158 billion worth of illicit crypto traded last year, and much of that activity came from just one source: a ruble-pegged stablecoin with ties to Russia.
Redwood attracts Google for its $425M Series E as AI power needs rise
Google is the latest investor to back Redwood Materials as the battery recycling startup scales a new energy storage venture to power AI data centers and other industrial sites.
Snap gets serious about Specs, spins AR glasses into standalone company
The social media company’s smartglasses are set to be released to the public later this year.
Snap is turning its smart glasses team into its own company
A consumer version of Specs (unlike the developer preview pictured here) are still expected to get a public launch sometime this year. Snap is launching a separate business for its upcoming Specs augmented reality glasses in a bid to lure new investors to the project. The new company, aptly named “Specs,” will operate under Snap … Read more
Send Help is an ode to every worker who has had a bad boss
When it comes to director Sam Raimi‘s films, you have to go into the theater understanding that you’re about to experience a piece of cinema that vacillates between being absolute batshit and utterly sublime. Though Send Help is much more grounded than the projects he’s best known for, like The Evil Dead or Drag Me … Read more
Criminal use of crypto spikes after years of steady decline, TRM report says
While the increasingly professional bad guys’ crypto rocketed to $158 billion in 2025, it’s still a decreasing share of overall digital assets activity.
Ted Lasso season 4 hits Apple TV in the summer
One of Apple TV’s biggest hits is returning later this year: the streamer confirmed that season 4 of Ted Lasso will premiere this summer. There’s no firm date beyond that, but the announcement marks an important moment for the service, as the show, which is one of Apple TV’s most popular series, has been dormant … Read more
Morning Minute: Hyperliquid Soars in Pivot to “Trade Everything” Exchange
Silver and Gold are some of the heaviest traded assets on the Hyperliquid perps exchange now. And it’s leading to a surge in HYPE’s price.
UK advertising watchdog bans Coinbase ads as ‘irresponsible’
The ASA banned Coinbase adverts concluding they imply crypto could ease the country’s cost-of-living crisis.
Europe’s DeFi tax gap won’t last forever, says ex-OECD official
DeFi is still out of scope for DAC8 and CARF, but AML enforcement trends suggest that may not last, according to Taxbit’s Colby Mangels.
Bluesky is testing ‘live’ features to take on X
Bluesky says it’s planning to make the app feel more “live” this year as part of ongoing efforts to build a competent rival to Elon Musk’s X platform. Announcing Bluesky’s 2026 development roadmap, product head Alex Benzer said the platform is working to make feeds more interactive and timely during live events, alongside teasing improvements … Read more
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Fidelity Investments starts its own stablecoin in a massive bet that future of banking is on blockchain
The FIDD token will run on Ethereum, serve institutional and retail users, and comply with the new GENIUS Act’s reserve rules.
Crypto loses speculative edge as AI and robotics attract capital: Delphi
Speculative capital is flowing into emerging tech opportunities, as progress with US crypto regulations continues to stall, limiting investor appetite for digital assets, Delphi Digital said.
Bullish bitcoin traders grab crash protection as Friday’s $8.9B expiry nears
Bitcoin and ether options worth billions of dollars are set to expire this Friday.
Long-term bitcoin holders resume selling as price lags behind traditional markets
Long-term bitcoin holders are selling at the fastest pace since August as the cryptocurrency’s price lags behind broader financial markets.
Tether is buying up to $1 billion of gold per month and storing it in a ‘James Bond’ bunker
The company’s gold purchases are mostly for its own reserves, but also support its XAUT stablecoin.
Skipping App Store Fees Isn’t Always the Revenue Win It Seems
You can now save the 30% app store fee and let your users pay you directly. This seems like a no-brainer. 30% more profit for a simple change? That’s just free profit, right? I don’t think it’s that simple, and for most companies, I think it’s a mistake. To break this problem down, you need … Read more
Bitcoin and Ethereum Traders Should Watch ‘Narrative Whipsaw’ Heading into Fed Decision
Bitcoin and Ethereum rise as traders brace for Fed’s first 2025 rate decision—will Powell’s labor concerns hint at March cuts or delay easing?
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