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Stablecoin yield bans could push capital offshore into ‘unregulated instruments’

Proposed restrictions under the US CLARITY Act could drive demand for offshore and synthetic dollar products as investors seek yield outside regulated markets, experts warn.

Netherlands risks capital flight with unrealized gains tax on stocks, crypto

Investors and crypto users warn the proposed unrealized gains tax could drive an exodus of capital and talent.

Ethereum prepares for quantum era with new security team and funding

Ethereum developers to launch biweekly sessions on quantum-resistant transactions as Foundation commits $2 million in new funding to harden core cryptography.

GameStop moves entire Bitcoin stash, signaling potential sale: CryptoQuant

A full sale at current prices would imply about a $76 million loss on GameStop’s Bitcoin bet, having purchased its 4,710 Bitcoin at an average purchasing price of $107,900.

Democrats file ethics-focused amendments to crypto market structure bill

The amendments marked the latest Democratic Party-driven push to prevent US officials from profiting off of crypto interests.

Trump-picked OCC head proceeds with consideration of WLF's bank charter

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said no political or personal financial ties will impact the procedural review of World Liberty Financial’s bank charter application.

SEC dismisses civil action against Gemini with prejudice

The SEC was satisfied with Gemini’s agreement to contribute $40 million toward the full recovery of Gemini Earn investors’ assets lost as a result of the Genesis bankruptcy.

CertiK keeps IPO on the table as valuation hits $2B, CEO says

Speaking from Davos on Thursday, co-founder and CEO Ronghui Gu said a CertiK public listing would represent a significant advancement for companies involved in Web3.

Binance confirms tokenized equities plans five years after initial push

The crypto exchange briefly offered tokenized versions of cryptocurrency and technology company stocks in 2021 before halting trading amid regulatory scrutiny.

Remittances ‘more important than aid’ as Africa turns to stablecoins

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, economist Vera Songwe pointed to remittances and inflation hedging as key drivers of stablecoin use across Africa.

‘Bitcoin trade is over,’ Bloomberg strategist says in 2026 macro outlook

Bloomberg commodity strategist Mike McGlone explains his bearish turn on Bitcoin outlook and broader market expectations for 2026.

Paradex refunds $650K to 200 users after maintenance bug triggers liquidations

Paradex said a planned database upgrade briefly corrupted funding data, prompting a chain rollback and refunds after unintended liquidations across multiple markets.

US crypto policy pause fuels fresh debate over DeFi and governance: Finance Redefined

US lawmakers pause the CLARITY Act as DeFi leaders warn the bill still risks developers, DAOs rethink governance and regulators face mounting pressure.

BitGo’s IPO pop turns volatile as shares slip below offer price

The digital asset custodian’s choppy debut reflects shifting investor sentiment and tighter scrutiny of new listings as crypto markets struggle to regain momentum.

French authorities investigate data breach of crypto tax platform

A local news outlet reported that a hacking group called the Shiny Hunters sent ransom demands to Waltio after seizing personal data from about 50,000 users.

Bitcoin prediction markets say $100K BTC price out of reach for now

Bitcoin bull market optimism has suffered since the October crash, as chances of a short-term BTC price rally above $100,000 appeared to be fading.

Grayscale seeks SEC approval for spot BNB ETF in expansion beyond BTC, Ether

The product, if approved, would give US investors access to regulated BNB exposure without needing to hold the token themselves.

Bitcoin rolls over as gold gets huge $23K price target by 2034

Bitcoin dropped further below $90,000 while gold and silver kept beating records, leading to a long-term price forecast of $23,000.

Crypto takeaways from Davos: Politics and money collide

Crypto is shedding its illicit money image, but central bankers at the World Economic Forum in Davos 2026 warned it threatens monetary sovereignty.

UBS weighing crypto trading for private banking clients: Report

The plan would give ultra-high net worth clients an in-house crypto on-ramp at one of the world's biggest private banks.

US yield spread hits 2021 highs: A warning for Bitcoin price?

BTC price faces pressure as markets brace for a sustained rise in long-term yields driven by economic deficits, particularly in Japan.

Revolut drops takeover plans, seeks US banking license: Report

Revolut is planning to apply for a US banking license through the OCC after previously considering a bank acquisition that could have required branch commitments.

Restaking promises yield but delivers only stacked risk and no real value

Restaking yields come from token emissions and VC incentives, not productive activity. Complex models concentrate power among large operators, while compounding risk cascades.

Farcaster to return $180M to investors following Neynar takeover

Decentralized social network Farcaster remains operational after its acquisition by Neynar and confirmed plans to return $180 million in capital to investors.

Bitcoin enters ‘early bear phase’ as $84K becomes key BTC support

Bitcoin's profit cycle has turned negative for the first time since 2023, suggesting that BTC is transitioning into a bear market

Kansas bill would create state-managed Bitcoin and digital assets reserve

The proposal would fund the reserve with unclaimed crypto and staking rewards rather than direct state Bitcoin purchases.

Binance applies for MiCA license in Greece as EU deadlines loom

Binance applied for a MiCA license in Greece shortly after France flagged the exchange as still unlicensed under MiCA ahead of June compliance deadlines.

Buterin calls 2026 the year to reclaim self-sovereign computing

Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin details his 2026 “self-sovereign” tech stack, swapping Big Tech apps for encrypted, open-source and local privacy tools.

Ledger said to be in talks with Goldman Sachs, Barclays on US IPO: FT

The Financial Times reports that Ledger is planning a US IPO at a $4 billion valuation as hardware wallet demand increases amid crypto fraud and hacks.

Will XRP price double again? 'Latent' buy pressure puts shorts in danger

Similar XRP funding conditions preceded rebounds of roughly 50% in August and September 2024 and about 100% in April 2025.

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