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North Korean Hacker Group Konni Intensifies Attacks on Crypto Developers

Cybercriminals from North Korea are increasingly deploying sophisticated phishing methods to compromise developer teams in the crypto industry and gain access to digital assets.

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Ripple Partners with Saudi Arabia's Riyad Bank on Blockchain Projects

Blockchain company Ripple has agreed to a partnership with Jeel, the innovation unit of Saudi Arabia's Riyad Bank, to explore use cases in the financial sector.

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Corporate Bitcoin Accumulation Accelerates Despite Muted Prices as Dollar Weakness Reshapes Treasury Strategies

Public companies continue expanding Bitcoin treasuries in early 2026 even as prices remain flat, while fresh dollar concerns push Bitcoin toward $90K alongside gold's record highs—signaling a potential shift in how institutions view Bitcoin as a macro hedge.

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The Institutional Bitcoin Playbook Evolves: From Mining Reserves to State Treasuries

As American Bitcoin surges to 5,843 BTC and South Dakota considers treasury allocation, a fundamental shift is underway in how institutions approach Bitcoin holdings—while Strategy's Michael Saylor warns that protocol changes pose the greatest risk to this emerging institutional infrastructure.

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Bitcoin Commerce Reaches Tipping Point: 39% of U.S. Merchants Now Accept Crypto as European Infrastructure Expands

New survey data reveals nearly four in ten American merchants now accept cryptocurrency payments, while Europe's first MiCA-licensed Bitcoin-only platforms begin continental expansion—signaling a fundamental shift from speculation to utility in the Bitcoin economy.

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Tether's USA₮ Launch Signals New Era of Compliant Stablecoins—But Questions Remain for Bitcoin's Role

Tether's deployment of USA₮, a federally regulated stablecoin under the GENIUS Act, represents the first major test of America's new stablecoin framework. While institutional adoption appears inevitable, the move raises critical questions about decentralization, Bitcoin treasury strategy, and the future competitive landscape.

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Inside Job: How a Federal Contractor's Son Allegedly Stole $40 Million in Government-Seized Bitcoin

A sweeping investigation into the alleged theft of over $40 million in government-seized cryptocurrency has exposed critical vulnerabilities in how U.S. authorities safeguard billions in confiscated digital assets, raising urgent questions about custody practices as Bitcoin holdings become strategic national reserves.

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Bitcoin Volatility Intensifies as Market Braces for Sub-$80K Test Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

Bitcoin's struggle to maintain support above $87,000 signals deeper market challenges as analysts predict potential downside to sub-$80,000 levels. With institutional outflows accelerating and safe-haven capital flowing to gold, the crypto market faces a critical juncture ahead of Fed decisions.

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Bitcoin's DeFi Evolution Accelerates as Japanese Corporations and Institutional Infrastructure Come Online

Two major developments signal Bitcoin's transformation from a passive store of value into an active financial infrastructure layer, as Japanese corporations prepare to integrate Bitcoin treasury management while Citrea launches mainnet capabilities for lending and trading backed by over $1.2 trillion in dormant BTC.

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Bitcoin's Historical Bottom Signals Show Conflicting Readings as BTC/Gold Fractal Breaks Down

For the first time in Bitcoin's history, the BTC-to-gold ratio has deviated from its Power Law trend and fallen below key technical levels that previously marked cycle bottoms, even as other historically reliable indicators suggest a major bull run could be forming.

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Rhode Island Lawmakers Revive Blockchain Study Commission Bill After Previous Stall

Rhode Island has reintroduced legislation to establish a commission examining blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, reflecting the state's ongoing efforts to position itself in the digital asset economy.

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Bitcoin Job Market Grows Against the Trend – Germany Lags Behind

While crypto platform BISON breaks through the million mark in active users, new data shows a global increase in Bitcoin jobs of 6 percent. The greatest demand is for non-technical roles – but Germany barely plays a role in international comparison.

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Ethereum Institutional Accumulation Accelerates as NFT Market Doubles Weekly Volume to $126 Million

Major institutional players are aggressively stacking Ethereum despite price weakness below $3,000, while the NFT market shows signs of life with a 100% surge in weekly trading volume—raising questions about whether smart money is positioning ahead of a broader market recovery.

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BlackRock's Options-Based Bitcoin ETF Signals New Phase in Institutional Crypto Investment

The asset management giant's filing for a Bitcoin Premium Income ETF marks the evolution of crypto investment products beyond simple spot exposure, targeting income-focused investors through covered call strategies amid the largest ETP outflows since November.

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Winter Storm Fernan Exposes Bitcoin Mining's Critical Role in US Grid Stability

As Winter Storm Fernan battered the United States, Bitcoin miners voluntarily shut down operations, causing network hashrate to plummet nearly 40%. The event demonstrates both the network's resilience to external shocks and mining's emerging value as flexible energy infrastructure.

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Crypto Markets Face Continued Pressure as Major Assets Test Critical Support Levels

Bitcoin's struggle to hold above $86,000 and widespread technical weakness across major cryptocurrencies signal a critical juncture for digital asset markets, with institutional sentiment divided on whether current levels represent opportunity or further downside risk.

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Winter Storm Forces Major US Bitcoin Mining Operations to Cut Hashrate by 60%

Foundry USA and other American mining pools have significantly reduced operations as severe weather strains electrical infrastructure across multiple regions.

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Institutional Bitcoin Adoption Diverges: Colombian Pensions Embrace BTC While Strategy Faces Market Pressure

As Colombia's second-largest pension fund launches Bitcoin exposure for clients, MicroStrategy's aggressive accumulation strategy shows signs of strain with the stock dramatically underperforming Bitcoin itself—revealing the complex dynamics of institutional adoption in 2025.

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Quantum Computing Threat Divides Crypto: Ethereum Mobilizes $2M Defense While Bitcoin Leaders Clash Over Protocol Changes

As Ethereum launches a dedicated quantum security team with $2 million in funding, Bitcoin's community remains deeply fractured over whether quantum threats justify protocol modifications, exposing a fundamental philosophical divide about network evolution and security priorities.

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Multi-Million Dollar Theft from US Government Custody: What the Largest Custody Scandal Means for Bitcoin Investors

Over $40 million in cryptocurrencies were stolen from US government custody – allegedly by the son of a government contractor. The case reveals fundamental vulnerabilities in custody solutions and underscores the importance of self-custody for Bitcoin investors.

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Regulatory Uncertainty Intensifies: Trump Pardon, Looming Shutdown and Consequences for the Crypto Sector

As the U.S. government heads toward another shutdown, parallel developments surrounding Changpeng Zhao and World Liberty Financial reveal how fragile the regulatory environment remains despite apparent political support for cryptocurrencies.

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Strategy's Slowing Bitcoin Purchases Signal Shifting Market Dynamics as US Demand Weakens

Strategy's latest $264 million Bitcoin acquisition marks a significant slowdown from earlier January buying, while the Coinbase Premium hits 12-month lows—revealing a troubling divergence between corporate accumulation strategies and weakening US retail and institutional demand.

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Treasury Strategies in Transition: When Ethereum Companies Bet on Jet Engines and Bitcoin Firms Report Billion-Dollar Losses

While Metaplanet reports an accounting loss of $491 million despite a 568 percent BTC yield, ETHZilla pivots from pure crypto holdings to tokenized aviation assets. The divergent strategies highlight the challenges of the treasury model in volatile markets.

21 days agoRead more

Billion-Dollar ETF Outflows: When Institutional Investors Lose Confidence

With outflows of $1.73 billion, Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs experienced one of their worst weeks on record. While BlackRock alone lost $951 million, simultaneous whale movements signal growing nervousness in the market.

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