Latest from Sam Reynolds
Top stablecoins shrink as crypto cash flees, posing risk to bitcoin's bounce
USDC leads the decline in the market cap of top stablecoins, posing risk to crypto market valuations.

Australia's corporate regulator flags risks from rapid innovation in digital assets
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has flagged digital assets and AI risks in its annual report.

Silver nears $1 billion in volume on Hyperliquid as bitcoin remains frozen: Asia Morning Briefing
Silver perps have more volume on Hyperliquid than SOL or XRP.

Bitcoin hash rate slides during U.S. winter storm while markets shrug off mining disruption
The temporary loss of mining power underscores academic concerns that geographic and pool concentration can magnify infrastructure failures, though markets showed little immediate reaction.

Gold tops $5,000 as bitcoin stalls near $87,000 in widening macro-crypto split: Asia Morning Briefing
Bitcoin’s onchain data points to supply overhang and weak participation, while gold’s breakout is priced by markets as a durable macro regime shift.

Coinbase lets users borrow up to $1 million against staked ether without selling
The new feature allows U.S. users to borrow USDC against cbETH while keeping their staked ETH exposure intact.

South Korea probes loss of seized bitcoin in phishing attack
Internal audit showed the coins were likely lost via a phishing attack during official storage, according to local media reports.

Gold nears $5,000, silver closes on $100 while bitcoin remains listless
Prediction markets price further upside for bullion as volatility data shows silver absorbing momentum while gold grinds higher

Crypto’s 2025 ‘whipsaw’ year drove capitulation as markets look toward a 2026 rebound, Pantera says
In its ‘Navigating Crypto in 2026’ outlook, the fund says non-bitcoin tokens have been sliding since late 2024, weighed down by weak value capture, slowing on-chain activity, and fading retail flows.

Caroline Ellison, former Alameda and FTX executive, released after 14 months
The former Alameda Research chief and key witness against Sam Bankman-Fried has exited federal custody but remains subject to long-term bans, injunctions, and supervision tied to the FTX collapse.

