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Meta to cut 10% of metaverse arm this week amid AI push: Report

Meta’s Reality Labs is set for cuts as the firm’s metaverse budget continues to decline amid push toward artificial intelligence development.

US Senate Agriculture Committee delays crypto market structure bill markup

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman says he’s delayed work on a crypto market structure bill to have more time to secure bipartisan support.

Senators pitch bill to lock in protections for crypto developers

The Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act aims to clarify that writing software and maintaining networks don’t trigger federal or state money-transfer requirements.

Ethereum must pass 'walkaway test' to endure for 100 years: Buterin

Quantum resistance, scalable architecture, and a better block-building model that resists centralization pressures are needed if Ethereum is to pass the test of time.

Bitcoin shows resilience amid Powell DOJ probe: Will BTC price hold?

Bitcoin rallied to $92,000 as Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell spoke about a potential DOJ investigation into the Fed. Will BTC's strength hold?

CFTC forms innovation committee to guide crypto, AI regulation

The CFTC plans to invite leading crypto executives, including Tyler Winklevoss and Kris Marszalek, to advise regulators on emerging technologies.

SEC Chair: ‘Remains to be seen‘ whether US will seize Venezuela‘s reported Bitcoin

Several blockchain analysts said they were unable to verify whether the Latin American nation held $60 billion in the cryptocurrency.

Fitch Ratings flags Bitcoin-backed securities for ‘high market value risk’

Fitch said sharp Bitcoin price swings could quickly erode collateral backing these securities, increasing the risk of losses for lenders and investors.

Bitmine ETH holdings climb to 4.1M as chairman seeks to expand crypto strategy

The latest purchase lifted the company’s Ether holdings to about 3.4% of the token's circulating supply, as Bitmine's chairman, Tom Lee, aims to accumulate 5% of the total outstanding supply.

Three ETH price charts predict a sharp move to $4K is brewing

ETH’s recent rally was driven by spot demand and a healthy use of futures market leverage, potentially setting Ether up for a follow-up move to $4,000.

Bakkt stock surges 20% after move on stablecoin payments strategy

With Bakkt's share price surging following the announcement, the stock deal could be worth about $178 million.

Bitcoin ‘OG whales’ sell $286M, but odds of $100K BTC remain high

Bitcoin whales sold $286 million of BTC in January, but a slowdown in the distribution and accelerating bullish momentum could send BTC to $100,000 before the end of the month.

Stablecoin platform VelaFi secures $20M to scale cross-border settlement rails

The funding will support expansion of enterprise payment and settlement services across Latin America, the United States and Asia.

Price predictions 1/12: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH

Bitcoin and several major altcoins bounced off their strong support levels, but charts and trading volume suggest bears will continue to sell at the range highs.

Crypto enters round 2 of institutional adoption led by Morgan Stanley: Binance

Binance Research said crypto markets are entering a new phase, as institutional allocation and strategic positioning begin to outweigh retail-driven momentum.

Bitcoin loses to gold as debasement trade with BTC at 2-year lows: Analysis

Bitcoin failed to become investors' choice as the debasement trade, as BTC price action slumps while gold and silver hit repeat all-time highs, said analysis.

Trump-linked World Liberty brings $3.4B stablecoin into crypto lending markets

World Liberty Financial has launched a crypto lending platform built around its USD1 stablecoin, as demand for onchain credit shows signs of recovery.

Ether set for 95% copycat rally against Bitcoin if bullish reversal confirmed

ETH price could rally 95% versus Bitcoin if a decisive breakout above the key 0.042 BTC neckline confirms a bullish reversal.

Crypto custody company BitGo seeks up to $201 million in US IPO

BitGo is looking to raise as much as $201 million in an IPO, targeting a $1.96 billion valuation with over $90 billion in assets under custody and top US banks leading the deal.

Strategy makes biggest Bitcoin purchase since July 2025, adds $1.25B in BTC

Strategy added 13,627 Bitcoin in a $1.25 billion purchase last week, extending its lead as the world’s largest corporate BTC holder despite recent paper losses.

Charles Hoskinson doubts CLARITY Act timeline, says Trump crypto czar should quit

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said the CLARITY Act may not pass this quarter, and criticized US crypto laws for favoring big banks over innovation.

Bank of Italy models Ethereum risks if ETH value collapsed

The Bank of Italy modeled the extreme scenario of Ether going to zero to show how market risk in Ethereum’s native token could turn into infrastructure and financial stability risks.

Standard Chartered said to plan crypto brokerage, trims ETH forecast

Standard Chartered is reportedly developing a crypto prime brokerage platform as traditional banks expand digital asset services.

Seventy economists urge EU to ‘let the public interest prevail’ on digital euro

Economists urge EU lawmakers to back a public digital euro, warning that private stablecoins and foreign payment companies threaten Europe’s monetary sovereignty.

Dubai free zone shifts crypto token vetting to licensed companies

DFSA’s new company-led suitability model and AML expectations may make it difficult for licensed entities to justify supporting privacy-focused assets.

Crypto funds bleed $454M in outflows as Fed rate-cut hopes fade

Bitcoin led with $405 million of outflows last week, with the US shedding $569 million, as several altcoins and European funds posted modest inflows.

OKX founder defends asset freezes after user admits buying KYC accounts

Star Xu defended freezing $40,000 in stablecoins after a user admitted buying verified accounts, with the exchange citing strict KYC and AML obligations.

Powell investigation may introduce ‘risk premia’ for Bitcoin: Analysts

Bitcoin’s non-sovereign narrative is gaining attention as reports of a probe into US Fed Chair Jerome Powell raise concerns over political pressure and markets.

Adam Back-backed Bitcoin treasury Future Holdings set for takeover by H100

Adam Back-backed Bitcoin treasury Future Holdings has agreed to a takeover proposal from Sweden-listed H100 Group as it eyes expansion into Switzerland.

Stablecoins, sanctions and surveillance: Why 2025 reshaped crypto’s regulatory reality

From record onchain volumes to geopolitics-driven crypto crime, 2025 structurally shifted how regulators and institutions engaged with digital assets, with stablecoins at the center.

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