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Enjoyed this article? Share it with your friends! Ethereum ETH $3,081.30 co-founder Vitalik Buterin has publicly expressed support for Roman Storm, a Tornado Cash developer convicted of money transmission charges. Buterin argued that creating tools for privacy should not be treated as a crime. In a post on X, he stated that he had long supported Storm’s work and regularly used privacy tools himself.Buterin explained that the ability to keep certain information private is essential for personal safety in today’s world. He said that when people’s personal data is exposed, it can be exploited in many ways. Did you know?…
As the US CLARITY Act edges closer to a key Senate vote next week, a new advisory group has emerged, challenging the bill’s DeFi rules. This last-minute pressure campaign, as highlighted by Eleanor Terrett, highlights the ongoing debate and tensions surrounding DeFi regulation. Crypto and TradFi Clash Over DeFi Rules in CLARITY Act In an X post earlier today, Fox Business journalist Eleanor Terrett underscored the escalating tensions within the crypto regulatory ecosystem. Referring to the formation of a new advocacy group, called ‘Investors For Transparency,’ Terrett highlighted the unsettled tensions around decentralized finance. Terrett noted that the group has…
VanEck says Bitcoin could reach $2.9 million by 2050 if it captures a share of trade settlement and reserves. VanEck’s Head of Digital Assets Research Matthew Sigel said Bitcoin could reach a valuation of nearly $2.9 million by 2050 under the firm’s long-term base-case scenario. This projection is driven by BTC’s adoption as a settlement currency for 5% to 10% of global trade and its emergence as a reserve asset comprising 2.5% of central bank balance sheets. VanEck’s Bold Long-Term Call In a note detailing VanEck’s 25-year capital market assumptions, Sigel projected a 15% compound annual growth rate for…
Rongchai Wang Jan 10, 2026 00:19 OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Health, a specialized AI experience designed to integrate securely with personal health data, enhancing user engagement and decision-making in health-related matters. OpenAI has announced the launch of ChatGPT Health, a new specialized version of its AI chatbot designed to assist users with health and wellness inquiries. This development marks a significant step in integrating artificial intelligence with personal health management, according to OpenAI. Integration with Health Data ChatGPT Health is designed to securely connect with users’ electronic health records and health applications like Apple…
Bitcoin’s long-term holders (LTHs) went through one of the most aggressive distribution phases on record in 2025. While the scale of selling rattled the market, onchain data analysis suggests that this pressure may be fading, possibly outlining the next bullish period for BTC price.Key takeaways:Long-term holders distributed about $300 billion in BTC in 2025, marking a historic supply reset.Heavy LTH selling has occurred near cycle peaks or during structural transitions, not at the start of new downtrends.With selling pressure stalling, the next phase may hinge on how early the long-term holder supply stabilizes.A historic unwind backed Bitcoin’s 2025 volatilityThe amount…
BNY, a financial services company that traces its roots back to one of the oldest financial institutions in the United States, launched tokenized bank deposits for its institutional clients on Friday.Tokenized bank deposits are onchain cash balances or depositor claims against a bank. BNY will issue the tokenized bank deposits on an in-house permissioned blockchain network, according to an announcement from the company. The differences between permissioned and permissionless blockchain networks. Source: CointelegraphThe onchain deposits will be used to support collateral and margin requirements, with additional functionality in the future, BNY said, adding:“As global financial markets shift towards an always-on…
XRP price has slipped below $2.10 after a wave of futures liquidations wiped out traders betting on both sides. The token has declined -2.3% over the past 24 hours but has risen +1% over the past few hours, after falling from $2.17 as forced selling drained momentum. This move aligns with a familiar pattern that emerged in early 2026, in which leverage, rather than long-term adoption news, drives short-term XRP .cwp-coin-chart svg path { stroke-width: 0.65 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.positive svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive { color: #008868 !important; background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-popup-holder .cwp-coin-trend.positive…
Falling mining difficulty is easing pressure on miners, potentially reducing forced BTC sales and quietly stabilizing the market. Bitcoin’s mining difficulty began to fall in early January 2026, easing pressure on miners just as BTC continued to trade below the closely watched $100,000 level. The shift matters because miners remain one of the market’s largest natural sellers, and any relief on their margins can help steady price action during periods of consolidation. This latest adjustment comes with Bitcoin hovering around $91,000, following weeks of tight range trading that has tested investor patience and miner profitability alike. Why Miners Matter…
Trump explained in an interview that he would not grant clemency to SBF, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Nicolás Maduro, and others. Hopes of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) receiving a pardon have been shattered. The United States’ president, Donald Trump, confirmed in a recent interview with The New York Times that he would not issue a presidential pardon to the imprisoned FTX founder. The latest comment came about a year after SBF and his parents sought a pardon from the president. Trump Shatters SBF’s Pardon Hopes Last year, Trump issued pardons to several high-profile crypto figures. These include BitMEX’s Arthur Hayes and…
In brief DeepSeek V4 could drop within weeks, targeting elite-level coding performance. Insiders claim it could beat Claude and ChatGPT on long-context code tasks. Developers are already hyped ahead of a potential disruption. DeepSeek is reportedly planning to drop its V4 model around mid-February, and if internal tests are any indication, Silicon Valley’s AI giants should be nervous.The Hangzhou-based AI startup could be targeting a release around February 17—Lunar New Year, naturally—with a model specifically engineered for coding tasks, according to The Information. People with direct knowledge of the project claim V4 outperforms both Anthropic’s Claude and OpenAI’s GPT series…