‘Private Bitcoin’ to Launch on Starknet With Zcash-Like Features
Starknet revealed a Bitcoin-based asset aimed at enabling people to better maintain their privacy on the Ethereum layer-2 scaling network.
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Jack Dorsey’s Block to cut 4,000 jobs in AI-driven restructuring
Bloomberg reported earlier this month that 10% of Block’s workforce could be cut during annual performance reviews as part of a broader overhaul.
Block Stock Pops as Jack Dorsey’s Bitcoin, Payments Company Dumps 4,000 Jobs
Block said the restructuring will cost up to $500 million and be largely completed by mid-2026, as investors embraced the move.
Bitcoin futures, options market flash caution even as BTC chases $70K
Bitcoin bulls are chasing after $70,000 but cautious signals from the futures and derivatives market could explain why success remains elusive.
There’s a New DeFi Bill in Congress—What Does That Mean for Crypto Market Structure?
Lawmakers introduced a bill Thursday protecting crypto software developers from criminal prosecution. Does that mean the crypto market structure bill is falling by the wayside?
U.S. regulator’s GENIUS pitch casts dark cloud over crypto sector’s stablecoin model
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency proposed rules that would govern stablecoins, including apparent limits on rewards that may affect Coinbase.
Bitcoin Miner MARA jumps 17% after striking a deal with Starwood to build AI data centers
The bitcoin miner inked a deal with investment firm Starwood to convert and expand select facilities to serve data center needs for AI.
‘Someone’s Looking for a Pardon’: Senators Rebuke Sam Bankman-Fried’s Crypto Bill Support
Republican and Democrat senators alike pushed back on imprisoned FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s support of the Clarity Act crypto bill.
US lawmakers move to protect blockchain devs from prosecution
The industry-supported Promoting Innovation in Blockchain Development Act could be a solution by Congress to push back against criminalizing writing code.
ETH’s next big move depends on daily close above $2.1K: Data
ETH bulls briefly pressed the price above the $2,000 to support, but will a positive funding rate and increase in holder profitability generate sufficient momentum to hold the level?
Morgan Stanley ‘Absolutely’ Plans to Offer Bitcoin Custody, Trading, Yield and Lending: Exec
Morgan Stanley wants to let clients custody and trade Bitcoin—and it’s building the tech itself.
SEC approval sought for JitoSOL Solana-based liquid staking token ETF
The proposal would allow a US exchange to trade shares of a fund holding JitoSOL, representing the first SEC exchange filing for a liquid staking token ETP.
Grant Cardone plans to tokenize his firm’s $5 billion real estate portfolio
The real estate investment mogul said his firm, Cardone Capital, is exploring blockchain-based tokens for property holdings as tokenization gains traction.
Here is why Ethereum’s bold new plan could make the blockchain giant high-speed ‘internet of value’ by 2029
Beneath the technical language of the ‘Strawmap’ is a far simpler story: Ethereum is trying to decide what kind of infrastructure it wants to be by the end of the decade.
Bitcoin bear market may end if bulls reclaim $74.5K: Here’s why
Bitcoin trades below most holders’ cost basis, but a rally above $74,500 could change everything. Can the bulls pull it off?
A new bipartisan bill wants to ensure the next century of tech is written in America
The Promoting Innovation in Blockchain Development Act is a high-stakes play to win the global code war.
Bloomberg extends financial data to $25B tokenized markets via Kaiko
Bloomberg and Kaiko aim to embed licensed financial data directly on blockchain networks, targeting institutional tokenized Treasurys and repo markets.
Bitcoin adoption ‘booming’ while price chops: Which metrics matter most?
Bitcoin institutional flows are cooling while its long-term holders and network participants absorb the supply. In a range-bound regime, these are the key signals to watch.
Google Drops Nano Banana 2: The New King of AI Image Generation?
Nano Banana 2 brings Pro-level world knowledge at Flash speed, with impressive text handling and subject consistency. But ByteDance’s Seedream 5 just showed up to the same fight.
Trump Brothers’ American Bitcoin Mining Firm Reports $59 Million Q4 Loss
American Bitcoin, co-founded by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., posted a $59.45 million net loss in Q4 2025 as crypto prices weakened.
Polymarket user gains $400K betting on ZachXBT investigation
As US policymakers scrutinize prediction markets platforms, many Polymarket users won bets over speculation as to which insider trading an online sleuth had exposed.
Crypto social isn’t dead, it’s just changing hands
Why major shakeups at Farcaster and Lens are actually a market correction.
MrBeast Video Editor Suspended From Beast Industries Following Kalshi Insider Trading Probe
Beast Industries has suspended an employee while it internally investigates allegations of insider trading, according to CEO Jeff Housenbold.
AI rout hits software stocks, but Grayscale says blockchains stand to benefit
As AI rattles tech stocks, Grayscale’s head of research said blockchains will power intelligent agents’ transactions and help offset emerging risks.
Vitalik Buterin unveils Ethereum roadmap to counter quantum computing threat
This move comes shortly after the Ethereum Foundation established a dedicated post-quantum research team to study the issue.
Circle’s post-earnings surge nears 50% as short squeeze, not strong financials, fuels rally
The violent move had more to do with hedge funds’ overcrowded bearish positioning getting wiped out than the company’s financial performance, one analyst pointed out.
Florida man charged with running $328 million crypto Ponzi scheme
Prosecutors say Goliath Ventures’ Christopher Alexander Delgado raised hundreds of millions of dollars, promising investors guaranteed 3% to 8% monthly returns.
REX rolls out income ETF tied to Coinbase, Strategy, tech stocks
The GIF ETF combines nine leveraged single-stock strategies into a fund designed to generate weekly income through covered call options.
Coin Mixers Recovering As Users Shift to New Platforms: Cambridge University
Railgun is now the most widely used mixing protocol, although Tornado Cash has had a modest recovery since sanctions were lifted last year.
Flare and Xaman unlock one-click DeFi access for over 2 billion XRP sitting idle in wallets
The integration lets XRP holders deposit into yield-generating vaults through a single transaction without leaving their existing wallet or bridging assets manually.