Gold nearly adds Bitcoin’s entire market cap in a single day
Gold is now also outperforming Bitcoin over the last five years, having risen 173%, while Bitcoin is up only 164% over the same period.
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First gold and silver, now oil’s starting to rally and that’s bad news for bitcoin
Higher oil prices could add to inflation, making it harder for the Fed to cut rates rapidly.
SEC clarifies rules for tokenized stocks, tightening scrutiny on synthetic equity
The agency says issuer approval is required for true tokenized ownership, warning that many stock tokens sold to retail investors provide only indirect or synthetic exposure.
Bitcoin rallies expected to be short-lived until liquidity returns: Data
Bitcoin price breakouts fail to hold due to insufficient bid-side liquidity. Glassnode analysis identifies the key metrics that are likely to mark the next phase of BTC price expansion.
SEC gives guidance on issuer vs 3rd-party tokenized securities
The US regulator has defined tokenized securities as either issuer-sponsored or third-party models, clarifying that the blockchain format doesn’t exempt assets from federal securities law.
Worldcoin spikes 40% as OpenAI reportedly plans biometric X rival
A small team is developing the platform, according to sources, which may integrate ChatGPT for content creation while using biometrics for proof-of-personhood.
US senators quiz deputy AG over DOJ crypto unit shutdown
The six US senators cited a 162% jump in illicit crypto activity in 2025 to argue that the DOJ should not have disbanded its cryptocurrency enforcement team.
Tokenized stocks ‘inevitable’ and may stop trading freezes: Robinhood CEO
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev says while settling stock trades only takes one day, it is still “far too long,” a problem tokenized stocks can likely solve.
MegaETH mainnet to launch Feb. 9 after clocking 35K TPS in testing
The 10.7 billion transactions seen during MegaETH’s stress test were more than the Ethereum blockchain has seen in its 10–year history.
Brave Bets on Social Heist Puzzles to Pull Players Into Its Gaming Push
The privacy-focused browser developer is testing whether gamified competition can pull new users into Web3 gaming.
HYPE rallies as Hyperliquid DEX growth grabs traders’ attention: Will it last?
Hyperliquid’s HYPE token gained 60% as a sharp uptick in staking and open interest occurred, but other DEX-related fundamentals raise questions on how long the rally can last.
AI-enabled scams rose 500% in 2025 as crypto theft goes ‘industrial’
TRM Labs says $35 billion in crypto was sent to scammer addresses last year as fraudsters scaled their operations with AI and businesslike efficiency.
Crypto options activity is keeping Bitcoin stuck near $90K, says Deribit
High options volume and concentrated open interest around key strike prices are keeping Bitcoin rangebound as traders favor hedged positions over leverage.
SEC Says Tokenized Assets Are Securities First, Technology Second
The SEC said Wednesday blockchain-based recordkeeping does not alter investor protections, while leaving unresolved how crypto-native products fit into existing law.
Sony doubles down on Soneium after first year of mainnet activity
Sony has added a $13 million investment to its partnership with Startale, signaling a longer-term infrastructure strategy, a year after Soneium’s mainnet debut.
Strive buys 334 BTC, shaves most debt from Semler Scientific deal
Strive has now become one of the top 10 largest corporate Bitcoin holders, with a treasury of 13,132 BTC, worth $1.17 billion.
Meta and Microsoft continue going big on AI Spending. Here’s how bitcoin miners could benefit
In its fourth quarter earnings report, Meta said capital spending plans for 2026 should be in the range of $115-$135 billion, well ahead of consensus forecasts.
World token jumps 27% as Sam Altman reportedly eyes a biometric social network to kill off bots
The WLD token surged after Forbes reported that Sam Altman’s OpenAI is planning to use Worldcoin to fight bots online.
OpenAI Rolls Out Free Science Platform Prism as Experts Warn of Privacy Concerns
Prism aims to move ChatGPT into scientific writing as OpenAI signals plans to share in future profits. Some are warning against its pitfalls.
Gemini Launches Zcash Credit Card That Pays ZEC Rewards
Publicly traded crypto exchange Gemini launched a new Zcash-themed credit card that pays ZEC rewards to holders.
Bitcoin Backers, Cypherpunks Sour on Trump Following Fatal Minneapolis Shooting
Some members of the crypto industry are publicly distancing themselves from President Trump after the killing of Alex Pretti—and the White House’s comments around it.
Trump officials to meet banks, crypto companies as CLARITY talks resume: Report
US President Donald Trump’s administration is seeking to break a deadlock over crypto market structure legislation as lawmakers remain divided on stablecoin yield.
Bitcoin remains subdued as gold races to new record above $5,400 following Jerome Powell remarks
Gold fans rushed in to buy as the Fed chair said he took no macro signal from the raging bull market in precious metals.
Ripple takes blockchain into the back office with new treasury platform
Built on Ripple’s GTreasury acquisition, the platform integrates cash management with blockchain settlement as digital assets gain a foothold on corporate balance sheets.
Fed holds rate steady as recent dollar slide fuels Bitcoin, crypto debate
The FOMC paused rate cuts, but a weakening dollar may be doing the easing instead, reshaping expectations for Bitcoin, crypto markets and US monetary policy.
Tesla made no changes to bitcoin holdings in Q4 as it booked $239 million digital asset loss
The company’s bitcoin stack remained at 11,509 coins, worth about $1 billion at BTC’s current price near $89,000.
Japanese Banking Giant’s Crypto Subsidiary Applies for US Banking Charter
A Swiss subsidiary of Japanese investment banking giant Nomura is the latest crypto firm to seek a U.S. national bank charter from the OCC.
Coinbase Rolls Out Kalshi-Powered Prediction Markets Across United States
Leading American crypto exchange Coinbase has launched its own prediction markets offering, powered by Kalshi.
Coinbase launches prediction markets in all 50 US states via Kalshi
More than a month after announcing plans to move deeper into prediction markets, Coinbase said it would launch its offering for ”sports, politics, culture and more.”
Clawdbot Chaos: A Forced Rebrand, Crypto Scam and 24-Hour Meltdown
Scammers exploited a brief gap amid a trademark dispute to launch meme coin CLAWD, briefly inflate it to $16 million, and turn a viral AI project into a cautionary tale.