Analysis
CBDCs
Bank of England gov warns digital pound must not undermine commercial banks
BoE governor Andrew Bailey also discussed Bitcoin and stablecoins, calling the former a speculative asset, while acknowledging the latter could serve a monetary purpose.
Analysis
StanChart predicts new highs for Bitcoin in February as US treasury yields stabilize
Stable US Treasury yields and reduced inflationary fears may propel Bitcoin to break previous high points, Standard Chartered analysis suggests.
Tokenization
PumpFun co-founder dismisses rumors of token launch as speculation mounts
Pump.Fun co-founder Alon Cohen said recent reports about the platform preparing to launch a token "are wrong."
Analysis
Scaramucci attributes Bitcoin’s late bloomer status to ETF delays
Scaramucci also noted that institutional interest from university endowments and sovereign wealth funds could boost Bitcoin's future prospects.
Legal
Public Citizen calls for DOJ probe into Trump’s memecoin promotion
Public Citizen contends Trump's memecoin sales may violate ethics laws by suggesting they function as unlawful gift solicitations.
Regulation
Japan requests Apple, Google block access to unregistered crypto exchanges
Japan's regulatory push asks Apple and Google to block unregistered crypto apps, spotlighting tech roles in enforcement.
Technology
Ethereum targets April for Pectra upgrade with testing set to go live this month
Testing on Ethereum's Holesky and Sepolia testnets marks a pivotal step toward Pectra upgrade's April mainnet launch.
Legal
Former Celsius CEO seeks delay in sentencing amid complex legal battle
Mashinsky's defense team argued that the case's complexity and litigation obligations necessitate sentencing delay.
Regulation
CFTC overhauls enforcement division to combat fraud without regulatory pitfalls
The restructuring aims to refocus enforcement resources on fraud prevention without burdening legitimate market participants.
Wallets
MetaMask adds Gas Station feature for token-based transaction fees
MetaMask revolutionizes transactions by letting users pay gas fees with Ethereum-based tokens, including stablecoins like USDT and USDC.
Exchanges
WazirX creditors to decide on recovery plan or risk lengthy liquidation
WazirX's phased compensation plan seeks to deliver up to 80% recovery despite skepticism and regulatory complexities.
AI
OpenAI makes strategic push into Asia with Kakao partnership amid negotiations with SoftBank
Kakao Corp. becomes the first South Korean tech firm to collaborate with OpenAI, enhancing AI-driven innovation across its platforms.