Analysis
Tokenization
World Liberty Financial increases crypto holdings by $103 million after Sun increases backing
The Trump-family-backed DeFi platform advances with significant crypto acquisitions, signaling a bold move into both known and budding blockchain projects.
Exchanges
Crypto.com becomes first exchange to secure MiCA license for EU operations
MiCA license positions Crypto.com at the forefront of the crypto industry's regulatory evolution in Europe.
Adoption
Swiss state-owned lender PostFinance deepens crypto push with Ethereum staking debut
The program, unveiled on Jan. 16, lets customers stake as little as 0.1 ETH, with a 12-week mandatory lock-up period before rewards are distributed.
Legal
BitMEX slapped with $100M penalty for US Bank Secrecy Act violations
BitMEX and its parent holding company HDR Global Trading have been fined $100 million for violating the US Bank Secrecy Act.
Analysis
StanChart recommends buying Bitcoin below $90,000, reaffirms $200k year-end price projection
Bitcoin is currently under pressure from macro risks but any retracement below $80,000 presents a "medium-term" buying opportunity, according to Standard Chartered.
CBDCs
Bank of England advances design phase of ‘digital pound’ CBDC
The digital pound's design phase seeks to balance innovation with user privacy, requiring collaboration across public and private sectors.
AI
Microsoft to crackdown on generative AI misuse by criminals
Microsoft takes legal action against foreign cybercriminals exploiting AI for harmful content.
Legal
State of Georgia indicts 3 developers behind mixing services Blender, Sinbad
The indictment accuses the developers of operating mixers used by hackers and cybercriminals, posing public safety and national security threats.
Mining
Thailand seizes 996 Bitcoin miners after busting local operation stealing electricity
Thai authorities expose digital asset trading firm JIT Co. for bypassing millions in power costs with altered meters.
Analysis
Santiment highlights contrarian opportunities amid mixed market sentiment
Santiment's analysis points to contrarian plays amid fluctuating confidence in leading cryptocurrencies.
Adoption
Fidelity believes Bitcoin is at the precipice of mass adoption, says investors are not ‘too late’
Drawing on Carlota Perez's theories, Fidelity envisions Bitcoin transitioning from speculative frenzy to widespread adoption in 2025.
Technology
China places blockchain at the core of national data strategy in new guidelines
The new guidelines highlight blockchain technology as a cornerstone for facilitating trusted data exchange across industries and regions.