What's new in crypto and the advent of the decentralized web. en https://decrypt.co/feed Decrypt Media Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:06:41 +0000 hourly 1 https://decrypt.co/365099/anthropic-claude-mythos-ai-271-vulnerabilities-firefox-seriously-powerful Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:06:41 +0000 Anthropic’s powerful Claude Mythos AI model found hundreds of vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox, highlighting its cybersecurity potential. Jason Nelson https://decrypt.co/?p=365099 Artificial Intelligence https://decrypt.co/365079/coinbase-proof-of-stake-blockchains-ethereum-solana-quantum-risk Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:54:18 +0000 Advisory council says validator signatures and wallet cryptography could be vulnerable if future quantum computers break current encryption. Jason Nelson https://decrypt.co/?p=365079 Technology https://decrypt.co/365080/core-scientific-3-3-billion-junk-bond-sale-pivot-bitcoin-mining-ai Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:53:33 +0000 Core Scientific, a Bitcoin miner turned data center operator, said that it plans to offer $3.3 billion worth of speculative-grade debt. André Beganski https://decrypt.co/?p=365080 Business https://decrypt.co/292448/microstrategy-biggest-bitcoin-buys Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:33:50 +0000 How did Michael Saylor's firm amass a record stash of Bitcoin? Here's a look back at how Strategy made such massive gains. Logan Hitchcock https://decrypt.co/?p=292448 Business https://decrypt.co/365069/revolut-targeting-200-billion-valuation-ipo-not-until-2028 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:23:06 +0000 Global fintech firm Revolut is eying a $200 billion IPO, according to a report—but don't expect the move any time soon. Logan Hitchcock https://decrypt.co/?p=365069 Business https://decrypt.co/365068/google-fixes-ai-coding-tool-flaw-attackers-execute-malicious-code Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:02:05 +0000 Researchers say a prompt injection bug in Google's Antigravity AI coding tool could have let attackers run commands, despite safeguards. Jason Nelson https://decrypt.co/?p=365068 Artificial Intelligence https://decrypt.co/365070/prediction-market-giants-kalshi-polymarket-perpetual-futures Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:41:50 +0000 The leading prediction market firms are reportedly planning to push deeper into derivatives by supporting perpetual futures trading. André Beganski https://decrypt.co/?p=365070 Business https://decrypt.co/365049/tether-stablecoin-dominance-over-circle-usdc-major-crypto-hacks Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:34:42 +0000 Tether's USDT market cap hit an all-time high, with DeFi users appearing to favor the stablecoin over USDC as a refuge from industry fallout. André Beganski https://decrypt.co/?p=365049 DeFi https://decrypt.co/365063/mississippi-law-school-ai-training-courts Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:34:06 +0000 Mississippi College School of Law now mandates artificial intelligence education for first-year students as legal institutions adapt to both the risks and potential uses of the technology. Jason Nelson https://decrypt.co/?p=365063 Artificial Intelligence https://decrypt.co/365033/frankenstein-ai-claude-opus-glm-qwen-free Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:55:23 +0000 Kyle Hessling stacked two of Jackrong's Qwopus finetunes into a single frankenmerge'—and then had to heal it. The result outperforms some of the top models. Jose Antonio Lanz https://decrypt.co/?p=365033 Artificial Intelligence https://decrypt.co/365048/new-york-sues-coinbase-gemini-prediction-market-offerings Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:36:45 +0000 "Gemini and Coinbase’s so-called prediction markets are just illegal gambling operations," alleged New York AG Letitia James. Sander Lutz https://decrypt.co/?p=365048 Law and Order https://decrypt.co/365042/dogecoin-foundation-moonpay-donate-1-million-doge-dog-charity Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:20:03 +0000 Crypto payments firm MoonPay enabled contributions to dog welfare programs, marking a practical use case for Dogecoin. Decrypt Agent https://decrypt.co/?p=365042 dogecoin Coins https://decrypt.co/365030/quantum-computers-boost-ai-large-datasets Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:18:44 +0000 In a new study, researchers describe a method that feeds data into quantum computers in smaller batches instead of storing entire datasets. Jason Nelson https://decrypt.co/?p=365030 Artificial Intelligence https://decrypt.co/365034/amazon-invest-25-billion-anthropic-ai-demand-surges Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:21:45 +0000 Amazon secures Anthropic as a major cloud customer through 2036 in one of the largest AI infrastructure alliances to date. Decrypt Agent https://decrypt.co/?p=365034 Artificial Intelligence https://decrypt.co/365028/doordash-pay-delivery-workers-tablecoins-stripe-tempo-blockchain Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:54:35 +0000 Delivery firm DoorDash will use Stripe's payments-focused blockchain, Tempo, to pay its Dashers in stablecoins in more than 40 countries. Logan Hitchcock https://decrypt.co/?p=365028 Business https://decrypt.co/365024/block-cash-app-accounts-young-kids-without-bitcoin-access Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:03:40 +0000 Cash App joins the youth banking race with high-yield savings, but the managed kid accounts can’t tap into the app’s Bitcoin features. Decrypt Agent https://decrypt.co/?p=365024 Business https://decrypt.co/363495/optimism-bills-privacy-boost-turning-point-enterprises-ethereum Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:01:03 +0000 The layer-2 Ethereum scaling network’s privacy offering is expected to expand to additional blockchains. André Beganski https://decrypt.co/?p=363495 DeFi https://decrypt.co/365016/bank-of-koreas-new-governor-prioritizes-cbdcs-over-stablecoins-in-first-policy-address Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:02:10 +0000 The central bank chief outlined digital finance priorities while legislative debates continue over private stablecoin frameworks. Decrypt Agent https://decrypt.co/?p=365016 Coins https://decrypt.co/365010/iran-scammers-demand-bitcoin-usdt-for-transit-through-strait-of-hormuz-report Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:37:42 +0000 Fake crypto clearance demands are targeting ships stranded at Hormuz as the Iran conflict enters its third month. Vince Dioquino https://decrypt.co/?p=365010 Coins https://decrypt.co/365006/morning-minute-saylors-2-54b-buy-buoys-bitcoin Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:51:42 +0000 Michael Saylor and Tom Lee continued to buy BTC and ETH in big size, while Aave published its incident report from the KelpDAO exploit. Tyler Warner https://decrypt.co/?p=365006 Opinion https://decrypt.co/365004/grandson-of-mob-boss-john-gotti-sentenced-for-funneling-stolen-covid-funds-into-crypto Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:28:41 +0000 The grandson of Gambino crime boss John Gotti pleaded guilty to wire fraud after funneling $420K in stolen pandemic relief funds into crypto. Vismaya V https://decrypt.co/?p=365004 Law and Order https://decrypt.co/365001/bitcoin-resistance-at-78k-and-83k-could-cap-rally-schwab Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:00:29 +0000 The Schwab Center for Financial Research warned that Bitcoin faces key resistance between $78,000 and $83,000 investor cost basis levels. Akash Girimath https://decrypt.co/?p=365001 Markets https://decrypt.co/364981/arbitrum-security-council-freezes-71-5m-in-ethereum-linked-to-292m-kelpdao-exploit Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:55:42 +0000 Arbitrum's emergency response to the KelpDAO exploit has sparked praise and criticism over the network's ability to freeze stolen assets. Decrypt Agent https://decrypt.co/?p=364981 DeFi https://decrypt.co/364960/playdate-gaming-handheld-maker-bans-generative-ai-tools Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:41:59 +0000 Panic, the firm behind the Playdate handheld, now prohibits creative AI applications while preserving developer productivity aids. Decrypt Agent https://decrypt.co/?p=364960 Gaming https://decrypt.co/364947/lose-job-ai-new-york-lawmaker-proposes-ai-dividend-stimmy Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:30:31 +0000 Congressional candidate Alex Bores outlined a policy that would trigger payments to Americans if surging AI use reduces employment. Jason Nelson https://decrypt.co/?p=364947 Artificial Intelligence https://decrypt.co/364948/alibaba-qwen-3-6-max-preview-most-powerful-model Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:24:53 +0000 Alibaba released Qwen3.6-Max-Preview, its most powerful AI model yet, topping six major coding benchmarks and posting gains in world knowledge and instruction following over its predecessor. Jose Antonio Lanz https://decrypt.co/?p=364948 Artificial Intelligence https://decrypt.co/364944/uk-gas-firm-faces-pushback-plans-mine-bitcoin Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:16:57 +0000 Reabold Resources faced criticism for plans to use a gas field to mine Bitcoin, but said serving U.K. energy demand remains its main focus. Logan Hitchcock https://decrypt.co/?p=364944 Business https://decrypt.co/364935/palantir-backlash-ai-driven-military-doctrine Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:43:10 +0000 A weekend post summarizing ideas from CEO Alex Karp’s 2025 book reignites debate over Silicon Valley’s role in warfare and national defense. Jason Nelson https://decrypt.co/?p=364935 Artificial Intelligence https://decrypt.co/364914/prediction-markets-strait-of-hormuz-oil-traders Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:30:41 +0000 Prediction markets suggest Strait of Hormuz traffic will not return to normal any time soon, and oil traders expect higher prices. Jose Antonio Lanz https://decrypt.co/?p=364914 Markets https://decrypt.co/364937/nearly-half-streaming-music-ai-generated-deezer-nobodys-listening Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:23:33 +0000 French streaming service Deezer says AI-generated music now accounts for nearly half of new uploads—but actual listening remains minimal. Decrypt Agent https://decrypt.co/?p=364937 Artificial Intelligence https://decrypt.co/364911/ravedao-token-crashes-sheds-6-6-billion-exchanges-probe-alleged-manipulation Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:01:03 +0000 RaveDAO's token cratered this weekend after blockchain sleuth ZachXBT called on exchanges to investigate trading tied to its surging token. André Beganski https://decrypt.co/?p=364911 Markets https://decrypt.co/364894/nsa-anthropic-mythos-ai-white-house-pentagon-supply-chain-risk Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:57:47 +0000 The NSA is reportedly running Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview on classified networks, even as the Pentagon fights the AI giant in court. Jose Antonio Lanz https://decrypt.co/?p=364894 Artificial Intelligence https://decrypt.co/364907/crypto-funds-add-1-4b-as-bitcoin-clears-two-month-range Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:41:30 +0000 Bitcoin investment products accounted for $1.12 billion in inflows last week, as BTC hit its highest level since early February. Akash Girimath https://decrypt.co/?p=364907 Markets https://decrypt.co/364899/polymarket-in-talks-to-raise-400m-at-15b-valuation-report Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:09:54 +0000 The round comes on the heels of NYSE parent company Intercontinental Exchange’s $2 billion investment in the prediction market firm. Decrypt Agent https://decrypt.co/?p=364899 polygon Business https://decrypt.co/364897/quantum-threat-bitcoin-crypto-how-xrp-ledger-preparing Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:06:48 +0000 Quantum computers could threaten Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other major networks. Here’s how Ripple plans to secure the XRP Ledger. Decrypt Agent https://decrypt.co/?p=364897 Technology https://decrypt.co/364596/ocean-network-builds-airbnb-for-compute-network-using-idle-gpus Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:01:04 +0000 Amid the ongoing GPU shortage, Ocean Network is looking to connect the world’s massive amounts of idle computing power with those who need it. Decrypt Staff https://decrypt.co/?p=364596 Technology https://decrypt.co/364890/coinbase-now-lets-uk-users-borrow-against-their-bitcoin-and-ethereum Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:29:41 +0000 After launching crypto-backed loans in the U.S. last year, Coinbase has expanded the Bitcoin, Ethereum offering to U.K. users. Decrypt Agent https://decrypt.co/?p=364890 Business https://decrypt.co/364887/tom-lee-bitmine-nears-milestone-largest-ethereum-buy-this-year Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:45:33 +0000 BitMine Immersion Technologies bought $235 million worth of Ethereum last week, bring its total holdings to nearly 5 million ETH. Logan Hitchcock https://decrypt.co/?p=364887 Markets https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/VpBdSuOE/trump-sues-jpmorgan-for-5b-ledger-prepares-for-4b-ipo-crypto-adoption-is-no-longer-reversible-says-pwc Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:40:55 +0000 Crypto majors are red while Gold nears $5,000 and Silver closes in on $100; BTC -1% at $89,100; ETH -2% at $2,925, SOL -2% at $127; XRP -2% to $1.90. ZRO (+15%), AXS (+10%) and DASH (+8%) led top movers. Ledger is preparing for a $4B IPO, enlisting Goldman Sachs, Jefferies and Barclays for support. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicted crypto could hit new highs in 2026, pointing to regulatory momentum and institutional participation as key drivers. President Trump sued JPMorgan for $5 billion, alleging politically motivated “debanking”. BitGo briefly surged in its stock market debut before finishing its first day of trading just over its $18 IPO price. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink pushed the idea of a single blockchain for tokenization to avoid corruption and aid in scaling. Kansas introduced its own Bitcoin Strategic Reserve bill. PwC said institutional crypto adoption has crossed a point of no return, as regulatory frameworks move from draft rules toward active supervision. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reaffirmed the Trump administration’s push for U.S. crypto leadership and support for a strategic Bitcoin reserve. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/VpBdSuOE/trump-sues-jpmorgan-for-5b-ledger-prepares-for-4b-ipo-crypto-adoption-is-no-longer-reversible-says-pwc https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/ZJJKjnAR/from-stellar-to-canton-how-franklin-templeton-adopted-tokenization Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:29:30 +0000 Roger Bayston, Head of Digital Assets at Franklin Templeton, unpacks how one of the world's largest asset managers embraced tokenization. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/ZJJKjnAR/from-stellar-to-canton-how-franklin-templeton-adopted-tokenization https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/MqZOhomP/crypto-rebounds-after-trump-tacos-on-tariffs-bitgo-21b-ipo-solanas-skr-token-soars-250-fdv Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:14:50 +0000 Crypto majors are green and rebounding after Trump pivoted on EU tariffs; BTC +2% at $89,900; ETH +2% at $2,995, SOL +2% at $130; XRP +3% to $1.94. CC (+15%), SKY (+11%) and SAND (+10%) led top movers. Crypto markets saw more than $1B in liquidations as Bitcoin rebounded sharply after President Trump signaled a retreat from proposed tariff measures. Vitalik Buterin proposed native DVT staking to strengthen Ethereum security and decentralization, signaling continued protocol-level experimentation. Bitgo announced its IPO at $18 per share, valuing it at ~$2B. The Senate Ag Committee confirmed that its version of the Clarity Act will move forward to markup next week despite lack of bipartisan support. Mortgage lender Newrez explored counting Bitcoin and Ethereum toward mortgage qualification, applying discounted valuations to account for crypto volatility. Hong Kong regulators moved to issue stablecoin licenses under a new framework that imposes strict compliance, reserve, and operational requirements. Russian courts ruled that cryptocurrencies qualify as property under law, setting a legal precedent for future criminal and civil cases. President Trump said he hopes to sign the crypto market structure bill soon, despite ongoing legislative roadblocks and disagreements over regulatory scope. Saga’s EVM blockchain halted operations following a $7M hack, with stolen funds bridged to Ethereum. Steak ’n Shake rolled out a Bitcoin bonus program for hourly employees, allowing workers to earn a portion of compensation in BTC. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/MqZOhomP/crypto-rebounds-after-trump-tacos-on-tariffs-bitgo-21b-ipo-solanas-skr-token-soars-250-fdv https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/nWmEOl4c/trumps-speech-at-davos-gives-small-boost-to-crypto-saylor-buys-213b-btc-blondish-interview Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:17:26 +0000 Crypto majors are very red following a red Tuesday across markets; BTC -3% at $88,200; ETH -6% at $2,905, SOL -2% at $127; XRP -2% to $1.88. MYX (+11%) and ZRO (+10%) led top movers. Bitcoin and Solana both fell below key technical support levels as selling pressure accelerated. Over $1B in longs were liquidated during Bitcoin’s slide below $88k. Delaware Life added Bitcoin exposure to a fixed indexed annuity by linking performance to BlackRock’s spot BTC ETF, one of the first big moves to expand crypto access inside traditional insurance products. Trump Media announced plans to airdrop crypto tokens to shareholders in February, marking its first onchain incentive tied directly to equity ownership. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong traveled to Davos to push for a “win-win” U.S. crypto market structure bill amid renewed regulatory momentum. Portugal’s gambling regulator blocked access to Polymarket, citing unlicensed gambling concerns as prediction markets face mounting global scrutiny. The CFTC warned it is underprepared to take on a broader crypto oversight role, as the agency faces staffing shortages after a roughly 21.5% workforce reduction. Galaxy Digital announced plans for a $100M hedge fund targeting crypto and fintech. World Liberty Fi announced its first annual form at Mar-A-Lago on Feb 18. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/nWmEOl4c/trumps-speech-at-davos-gives-small-boost-to-crypto-saylor-buys-213b-btc-blondish-interview https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/O1HZN4PH/trump-tariffs-3-return-of-the-bull-market-nyse-tokenising-what-that-means-for-hype-claude-meme-meta Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:12:06 +0000 Crypto majors are red following Trump’s tariff turmoil; BTC -2% at $91,100; ETH -4% at $3,105, SOL -3% at $129; XRP -2% to $1.93. CC (+12%), MYX (+5%) and SYRUP (+4%) led top movers. The NYSE began preparations for 24/7 tokenized stock and ETF trading. Steak ’n Shake revealed roughly $10M in Bitcoin exposure alongside the creation of a corporate BTC strategic reserve. Vitalik Buterin called for more sophisticated DAO governance models to improve accountability, coordination, and long-term sustainability. Bermuda outlined plans for a fully onchain national economy, working with Coinbase and Circle on payments, identity, and tokenized financial infrastructure. In Corporate Treasuries / ETFs. The BTC ETFs saw $394M in net outflows on Friday breaking a 4-day inflow streak; ETH ETFs stayed green with $4.7M in inflows. In Memes / Onchain Movers. Meme majors were red along with majors; Doge -1%, Shiba -1%, PEPE -2%, TRUMP -1%, Bonk -1%, Pengu -4%, SPX -12%, WIF -1% and Fartcoin -8%. USOR (+70%), GSD (+50%), and Eliza Town (+800%) led onchain movers. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/O1HZN4PH/trump-tariffs-3-return-of-the-bull-market-nyse-tokenising-what-that-means-for-hype-claude-meme-meta https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/lokwS0bc/crypto-sells-off-amidst-trump-tariff-turmoil-trove-falls-90-in-awful-tge-pump-fund-announced Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:07:15 +0000 Crypto majors are red following Trump’s tariff turmoil; BTC -2% at $91,100; ETH -4% at $3,105, SOL -3% at $129; XRP -2% to $1.93. CC (+12%), MYX (+5%) and SYRUP (+4%) led top movers. The NYSE began preparations for 24/7 tokenized stock and ETF trading. Steak ’n Shake revealed roughly $10M in Bitcoin exposure alongside the creation of a corporate BTC strategic reserve. Vitalik Buterin called for more sophisticated DAO governance models to improve accountability, coordination, and long-term sustainability. Bermuda outlined plans for a fully onchain national economy, working with Coinbase and Circle on payments, identity, and tokenized financial infrastructure. In Corporate Treasuries / ETFs. The BTC ETFs saw $394M in net outflows on Friday breaking a 4-day inflow streak; ETH ETFs stayed green with $4.7M in inflows. In Memes / Onchain Movers. Meme majors were red along with majors; Doge -1%, Shiba -1%, PEPE -2%, TRUMP -1%, Bonk -1%, Pengu -4%, SPX -12%, WIF -1% and Fartcoin -8%. USOR (+70%), GSD (+50%), and Eliza Town (+800%) led onchain movers. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/lokwS0bc/crypto-sells-off-amidst-trump-tariff-turmoil-trove-falls-90-in-awful-tge-pump-fund-announced https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/9g4stfJX/massive-coinbase-news-bitcoin-rips-to-96-750-footballfun-tge-interview-with-founder Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:49:34 +0000 Crypto majors are very green with Bitcoin making a new another 2-month high; BTC +2% at $96,7500; ETH +2% at $3,360, SOL even at $145; XRP -1% to $2.11. DCR (+30%), DASH (+10%), ICP (+10%) and ZEC (+7%) led top movers; XMR hit another new ATH at $800 before retracing to $725. Coinbase pulled support for the Senate’s crypto market structure bill ahead of a key vote, citing major concerns with the latest draft, leading to the Senate delaying the bill. Zcash avoided SEC action after the Zcash Foundation said the agency’s investigation has concluded. Ripple secured a Luxembourg license as its European expansion continued. Pakistan teamed with World Liberty Financial to explore stablecoin use cases for remittances and cross-border payments. The Human Rights Foundation awarded nearly $1.3M in Bitcoin grants to projects tied to human rights and freedom tech. Figure unveiled a new public equity network designed to enable on-chain issuance of stocks and related assets. FTX prepared another round of creditor payments and outlined timing details for the next distribution on March 31. Sui came back online after a nearly six-hour network stall, marking another reliability test for the chain. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/9g4stfJX/massive-coinbase-news-bitcoin-rips-to-96-750-footballfun-tge-interview-with-founder https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/Iv1NIhI4/are-we-back-crypto-is-green-solana-intern-goes-rogue-pump-up-13-monero-hits-another-ath Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:38:32 +0000 BTC: 95k (+3%) | BTC.D: 59.2% (-0.1%). ETH: 3313 (+6%) | BNB: 936 (+3%) | SOL: 145 (+2%). Top Gainers: IP, ICP, PUMP, PEPE, ENA. BTC ETFs: +$754m | ETH ETFs: +$130m. Crypto rallies on largest ETF inflow in 3 months. Senate committee to vote on crypto bill on Jan 27. Stablecoin issues with bill still being fought over. Ethena Labs makes USDe free from gas fees. Bitdeer overtakes MARA on ‘managed hashrate’. Polygon Labs to buy Coinme, Sequence for $250m. BitPanda eyes Frankfurt IPO in 1H26. CZ invests in perp trading platform Genius Terminal. Coingecko eyes sales at $500m valuation. Russia to open crypto markets more for payments. Crypto wrench attacks continue in France. Pakistan to integrate WLFI’s USD1. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/Iv1NIhI4/are-we-back-crypto-is-green-solana-intern-goes-rogue-pump-up-13-monero-hits-another-ath https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/IuLdmgP6/pump-memes-heating-up-xmr-vs-zec-how-important-are-these-rate-cuts-under-exposed Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:01:53 +0000 Crypto majors are green; BTC +1.5% at $92,000; ETH +1% at $3,130, SOL +2% at $142; XRP +1% to $2.06. DASH (+60%), IP (+30%) and XMR (+13%) led top movers; XMR hit another new ATH at $680 (now $640). Gold and Silver hit new ATHs again in the wake of the Powell investigation. The US Senate released the draft Crypto Market Clarity Act, including limits on stablecoin rewards. Senator Warren pressed the SEC over inclusion of crypto in 401ks arguing they expose retirees to too much risk. Vitalik Buterin warned crypto needs better decentralized stablecoins, citing governance capture and inflation risks. World Liberty Financial launched a crypto lending platform built around its USD1 stablecoin, attracting ~$20M. BitGo filed for a U.S. IPO targeting a ~$2B valuation as custody assets surpassed $100B. Tennessee regulators ordered Polymarket, Kalshi, and Crypto.com to halt sports prediction markets and refund users, escalating a multi-state legal fight. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/IuLdmgP6/pump-memes-heating-up-xmr-vs-zec-how-important-are-these-rate-cuts-under-exposed https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/mefbKZgQ/psyopanime-meme-up-30x-are-memes-back-monero-ath-interview-w-joseph-chalom-ceo-of-sharplink Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:12:27 +0000 Crypto majors are green; BTC +1.5% at $92,000; ETH +1% at $3,130, SOL +2% at $142; XRP +1% to $2.06. DASH (+60%), IP (+30%) and XMR (+13%) led top movers; XMR hit another new ATH at $680 (now $640). Gold and Silver hit new ATHs again in the wake of the Powell investigation. The US Senate released the draft Crypto Market Clarity Act, including limits on stablecoin rewards. Senator Warren pressed the SEC over inclusion of crypto in 401ks arguing they expose retirees to too much risk. Vitalik Buterin warned crypto needs better decentralized stablecoins, citing governance capture and inflation risks. World Liberty Financial launched a crypto lending platform built around its USD1 stablecoin, attracting ~$20M. BitGo filed for a U.S. IPO targeting a ~$2B valuation as custody assets surpassed $100B. Tennessee regulators ordered Polymarket, Kalshi, and Crypto.com to halt sports prediction markets and refund users, escalating a multi-state legal fight. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/mefbKZgQ/psyopanime-meme-up-30x-are-memes-back-monero-ath-interview-w-joseph-chalom-ceo-of-sharplink https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/0y90noNs/a16z-raise-15b-jerome-powell-vs-trump-crypto-remains-flat-special-guest-dudas Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:15:46 +0000 Crypto majors are mostly flat headed into Monday open; btc even at $90,600; eth +1% at $3,110, sol +2% at $140; xrp -2% to $2.04. Ip (+20%) and xmr (+15%) led top movers; xmr hit a new ath at $590. Fed chair Jerome Powell released a video message claiming that the criminal charges he faces are due to his not cutting interest rates in line with Trump’s wishes. X (twitter) announced plans for “smart cashtags” to show crypto and stock prices live next to tickers. Vaneck projected bitcoin could reach $53m by 2050, outlining long-term adoption, trade settlement and store-of-value assumptions driving 29% annual growth. Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) raised $15b to fund American Dynanism, with ai and crypto at the forefront. Ripple received FCA approval to scale crypto payments in the uk. Bny mellon debuted tokenized deposits for institutional and digital-native clients. A new house bill would bar lawmakers and federal officials from using prediction markets. Tether froze $182m in usdt linked to Venezuela oil trades. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/0y90noNs/a16z-raise-15b-jerome-powell-vs-trump-crypto-remains-flat-special-guest-dudas https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/72tPnqPX/zec-rebounds-11-trump-says-he-wont-pardon-sam-bankman-fried-florida-revisits-its-strategic-bitcoin-reserve Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:17:12 +0000 Crypto majors are mostly flat ahead of today’s supreme court opinion on the trump tariffs; btc +1% at $90,300; eth 13% at $3,090, sol +3% at $138; xrp +1% to $2.10. Polygon (+11%), zec (+11%) and syrup (+7%) led top movers. Jpmorgan said the recent bitcoin and ethereum sell-off may be bottoming, pointing to improving positioning and easing downside pressure after early-year weakness. Bank of america analysts upgraded coinbase to buy, citing improved regulatory clarity, growing institutional adoption, and stronger long-term earnings visibility. Morgan stanley is planning to launch a digital wallet later this year that could support tokenized assets, including private company equity. Florida lawmakers renewed their push for a state-level bitcoin reserve. Ethereum’s validator exit queue fully cleared, easing delays that had impacted liquid staking protocols and validator withdrawals. Polygon labs unveiled the open money stack, an initiative designed to streamline stablecoin payments. Polygon is reportedly close to acquiring coinme, a major bitcoin atm operator. Trump said that he won’t pardon ftx founder sam bankman-fried. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/72tPnqPX/zec-rebounds-11-trump-says-he-wont-pardon-sam-bankman-fried-florida-revisits-its-strategic-bitcoin-reserve https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/wmsgKRFW/the-zcash-situation-explained-interview-with-zec-bull-mert-btc-below-90k-zec-falls-19 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:04:56 +0000 Crypto majors fell again yesterday as btc lost $90k; btc -2% at $89,900; eth -3% at $3,100, sol -3% at $134; xrp -7% to $2.08. Lit (+3%), wlfi (+3%) and xmr (+3%) led top movers. Zec fell 19% after the developer team resigned following a dispute with the board; the team has promised to form a new company and continue the mission. Jpmorgan announced plans to launch its jpm coin on the canton network. Barclays invested in ubyx, a u.S. Stablecoin settlement startup, backing infrastructure that would let regulated institutions move digital money across issuers and wallets. The senate banking committee faces mounting pressure ahead of a key vote on crypto market structure legislation next week. Wyoming introduced its first state-issued stablecoin, frontier stable token, now available to the public. World liberty financial’s subsidiary applied for a national trust bank charter, aiming to issue and custody its usd1 stablecoin under a federally regulated framework. Starknet suffered a multi-hour outage due to a block production bug; the network paused and rolled back before resuming. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/wmsgKRFW/the-zcash-situation-explained-interview-with-zec-bull-mert-btc-below-90k-zec-falls-19 https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/GVQVX2ND/first-2026-dip-btc-at-92k-morgan-stanley-file-for-btc-eth-sol-etfs-hyperliquid-airdrop-speculation Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:14:54 +0000 Crypto majors fall for first time in 2026; BTC at $92k. Morgan Stanley files for BTC, ETH and SOL ETFs. US Senate schedules key vote for crypto market structure bill for next week. Hyperliquid releases progress map, leads to speculation of next airdrop. Nike announced it has sold off RTFKT; Clone X jump 250%. Crypto majors fell yesterday for the first time in 2026; BTC 2% at $92,000; ETH -1% at $3,210, SOL -1% at $138; XRP. 5% to $2.24. The U.S. Senate Banking Committee scheduled a key vote on the crypto market-structure bill next week. Ethereum network usage hit record daily transactions (2M+). Telegram shared that it sold $450M of its TON over the course of last year. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/GVQVX2ND/first-2026-dip-btc-at-92k-morgan-stanley-file-for-btc-eth-sol-etfs-hyperliquid-airdrop-speculation https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/XjhRjGIk/crypto-starts-2026-strong-venezuela-impacts-on-the-market-lighter-tge-reactions Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:16:42 +0000 The global crypto market cap pushed another 2% to $3.22T as majors continue to grind up; BTC +1% at $93,780; ETH +2% at $3,240, SOL +3% at $139; XRP led up 12% to $2.37 RENDER (+18%), SUI (+18%) and LIT (+15%) led top movers. Bank of America formally launched its crypto recommendations for wealth clients with up to 4% portfolio allocation. Morgan Stanley filed for a Solana Trust with the SEC. Goldman Sachs upgraded Coinbase to a ‘Buy’ rating today while simultaneously downgrading eToro. Japan’s finance minister endorsed deeper crypto integration, including lower taxes and exchange-level reforms. Vitalik Buterin claimed Ethereum has effectively solved the “Blockchain Trilemma” by balancing decentralization and scalability through its Layer-2 roadmap. Kraken is investigating reports that customer data is allegedly for sale on the dark web following a potential security exploit. Ledger users are on high alert as the hardware wallet provider faces a data breach involving its e-commerce partner, Global-E, exposing customer contact details. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/XjhRjGIk/crypto-starts-2026-strong-venezuela-impacts-on-the-market-lighter-tge-reactions https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/OS1PGiAq/global-crypto-mcap-up-to-322-trillion-xrp-up-12-japan-endorse-crypto-fear-greed-back-to-neutral Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:13:32 +0000 The global crypto market cap pushed another 2% to $3.22T as majors continue to grind up; BTC +1% at $93,780; ETH +2% at $3,240, SOL +3% at $139; XRP led up 12% to $2.37 RENDER (+18%), SUI (+18%) and LIT (+15%) led top movers. Bank of America formally launched its crypto recommendations for wealth clients with up to 4% portfolio allocation. Morgan Stanley filed for a Solana Trust with the SEC. Goldman Sachs upgraded Coinbase to a ‘Buy’ rating today while simultaneously downgrading eToro. Japan’s finance minister endorsed deeper crypto integration, including lower taxes and exchange-level reforms. Vitalik Buterin claimed Ethereum has effectively solved the “Blockchain Trilemma” by balancing decentralization and scalability through its Layer-2 roadmap. Kraken is investigating reports that customer data is allegedly for sale on the dark web following a potential security exploit. Ledger users are on high alert as the hardware wallet provider faces a data breach involving its e-commerce partner, Global-E, exposing customer contact details. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/OS1PGiAq/global-crypto-mcap-up-to-322-trillion-xrp-up-12-japan-endorse-crypto-fear-greed-back-to-neutral https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/EmmJkWJn/crypto-is-green-up-6-9-memes-outperform-pepe-up-67-infinex-founder-interview Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:28:36 +0000 The global crypto market cap hit $3.16t (+1.5%) with majors trading higher; btc +2% at $93,000; eth +1% at $3,175, bnb +2.5% at $906, sol +1% at $135. Virtuals (+24%), render (_17%), btt (+11%) and fet (+11%) led top movers. The btc etfs saw $471m in net inflows on the first trading day of 2026, the highest single-day total since nov 11. Sec commissioner caroline crenshaw officially departed the agency on jan 2nd, leaving behind an all-republican commission. Big 4 firm pwc announced it will go deeper into crypto with a focus on stablecoins and payments. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/EmmJkWJn/crypto-is-green-up-6-9-memes-outperform-pepe-up-67-infinex-founder-interview https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/WsvLVFlp/crypto-wallets-can-directly-compete-with-neobanks Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:44:47 +0000 Bitget Wallet CMO Jamie Elkaleh tells Decrypt how the platform is evolving from a crypto wallet to a everyday finance app that seamlessly integrates crypto with TradFi, building on its vision of "Crypto for Everyone." - (Sponsored post by Bitget Wallet) https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/WsvLVFlp/crypto-wallets-can-directly-compete-with-neobanks https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/dBDZqp65/2026-crypto-predictions-tom-lee-still-buying-eth-rekt-tease-worldstar-collab Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:29:12 +0000 Btc: 87k (0%) | btc.D: 59.0% (0%). Eth: 2975 (1%) | bnb: 855 (+1%) | sol: 124 (0%). Tom Lee bought another $130M in ETH for Christmas, and still holds $1B in cash heading into the new year. REKT drinks and WorldStarHipHop tease collab. BlackRock’s BUIDL hits $100M million in dividends and passes $2 billion in assets. Metaplanet buys 4,279 bitcoin, lifts total holdings to 35,102 BTC. Unleash Protocol hit by $3.9 million exploit with funds routed through Tornado Cash. Onchain Perpetuals Top $1T Monthly Volume as Crypto Traders Chase Leverage. South Korea’s Crypto Regulation Delayed as Stablecoin Rules Face Deadlock. Abundant Mining CEO says Bitcoin price volatility hasn’t slowed mining demand. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/dBDZqp65/2026-crypto-predictions-tom-lee-still-buying-eth-rekt-tease-worldstar-collab https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/50vopyFa/the-white-whale-up-10x-in-a-week-lighter-tge-saylor-buys-109m-btc Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:10:19 +0000 Btc: 87k (-1%) | btc.D: 59.0% (0%). Eth: 2953 (-3%) | bnb: 853 (-1%) | sol: 124 (-3%). The White Whale goes almost 15x in a week, from $5m to $71m mcap. Lighter TGE rumours stirring. YouTuber Nick Shirley reveals mass fraud in Minnesota daycare system. Gold & Silver prices see huge dump https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/50vopyFa/the-white-whale-up-10x-in-a-week-lighter-tge-saylor-buys-109m-btc