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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ethereum’s network dynamics are shifting in a way that could reshape its market structure. On-chain data shows that roughly 30% of all Ethereum (ETH) supply is now locked in staking contracts, marking a record high for the protocol’s proof-of-stake ecosystem. Related Reading: Bitcoin Is ‘No Longer Digital Gold,’ Deutsche Bank Strategist Says Even as ETH prices have struggled, trading below the $2,000 level in recent sessions, activity around staking continues to rise. According to analytics data, about 36.6 million ETH is currently staked, meaning a significant portion…

In brief Prosecutors say scammers often shift chats to encrypted apps before pushing crypto payments or investments. Analysts warn the schemes use slow trust-building, sometimes allowing small withdrawals to bait larger deposits. U.S. officials link the frauds to Southeast Asian crime networks laundering stolen crypto. U.S. prosecutors are warning that Valentine’s Day may be peak season not just for flowers and dating apps, but for romance scams increasingly tied to crypto fraud and organized crime networks.In an alert issued Thursday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio urged the public to remain vigilant as scammers exploit online…

In brief On-chain indicators tracked by CryptoQuant show long-term holders hovering near breakeven, a level that historically precedes bear-market bottoms. Traders are bracing for delayed January inflation data after a hot jobs report, with a higher-for-longer rate outlook threatening renewed downside. Some argue panic selling may be exhausting itself, citing extreme fear readings and heavy accumulation near the $60,000 support zone. Bitcoin is flashing signals that have marked major turning points in past cycles, but not yet the kind that typically accompany a durable bottom. Several on-chain indicators tracked by CryptoQuant suggest the market remains stuck between a mid-cycle correction and…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Even with the broader cryptocurrency market becoming highly volatile and bearish, the Spot XRP ETFs are still displaying remarkable performance. In the unfavorable conditions, capital from both retail and institutional investors continues to flow into the funds, and they are drawing the attention of Wall Street. Institutional Capital Still Following Into XRP Spot ETFs XRP may be experiencing steady downside action in price, but the Spot XRP Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are still riding the broader bullish wave, drawing in huge capital. Interestingly, as they continue to gain…

In brief The CFTC added senior executives from crypto, finance, and trading firms to its Innovation Advisory Committee. While the delineation over who regulates spot and derivatives markets in crypto has largely been settled, lawmakers remain divided over the CLARITY Act’s treatment of stablecoins. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has joined the panel, weeks after withdrawing support for the Senate bill due to concerns over regulatory balance. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Thursday named dozens of senior crypto executives to its Innovation Advisory Committee, pulling much of the digital-asset industry into its advisory orbit as Congress continues to grapple with…

In brief Microsoft’s AI CEO says AI will automate most white-collar jobs like lawyers and accountants in 12-18 months. The tech giant is building its own super intelligence foundation model for release sometime this year. Suleyman warns that a major AI safety incident is likely in the next two to three years with no regulatory mechanisms in place. Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman said most professional white-collar tasks could be fully automated within the next two years, outlining a timeline that would affect workers across industries, including law, accounting, and marketing.Speaking to the Financial Times, Suleyman said AI is approaching…

In brief Recruitment payments tied to labor trafficking typically range between $1,000 and $10,000. Prostitution and escort networks are turning to stablecoins. CSAM sites disproportionately rely on U.S.-based hosting infrastructure, according to geographic analysis. Crypto use in suspected human trafficking rose 85% in 2025, reaching “hundreds of millions of dollars across identified services,” according to Chainalysis.Released Thursday, the 2026 Crypto Crime Report tracked payments tied to escort services, labor recruitment for Southeast Asian scam compounds, and vendors of child sexual abuse material, or CSAM.According to the firm’s intelligence analyst, Tom McLouth, the findings mark an industry-defining moment.“I haven’t seen anyone…

In brief Microsoft found that companies are embedding hidden memory manipulation commands in AI summary buttons to influence chatbot recommendations, Free, easy-to-use tools have lowered the barrier to AI poisoning for non-technical marketers. Microsoft’s security team identified 31 organizations across 14 industries attempting these attacks, with health and finance services posing the highest risk. Microsoft security researchers have discovered a new attack vector that turns helpful AI features into Trojan horses for corporate influence. Over 50 companies are embedding hidden memory manipulation instructions in those innocent-looking “Summarize with AI” buttons scattered across the web.The technique, which Microsoft calls AI recommendation…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bitcoin continues to struggle to reclaim the $70,000 level, with persistent selling pressure limiting upside momentum and keeping the market in a cautious posture. Repeated failures to break above this threshold suggest that traders remain defensive, particularly as volatility and macro uncertainty continue to influence liquidity conditions across risk assets. The inability to sustain higher prices has reinforced short-term resistance, leaving Bitcoin sensitive to further downside if demand does not strengthen. A recent CryptoQuant report adds context by highlighting behavioral shifts among large Bitcoin holders. According to…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Heightened volatility in the market continues to keep the price of Ethereum below the $2,000 mark, capping every attempt towards the upside. During the persistent downward price action, a divergence has emerged among ETH investors, with large holders selling while smaller holders are buying. Ethereum Whale Selling Meets Retail Accumulation In Market Split Ethereum’s ongoing waning price action is taking its toll on investors, as evidenced by their current activity and sentiment. Following the downward trend, a notable divergence in investors’ behavior is developing, causing large and…

Coinbase disclosed $1.78 billion in fourth-quarter revenue on Thursday, indicating that its business suffered alongside Bitcoin’s retreat from all-time highs last year.The figure represented a 22% decrease compared to a year ago, while fourth-quarter revenue also fell short of analysts’ expectations of $1.84 billion.Coinbase posted a net loss of $667 million for Q4, marking a reversal from a year ago, when the firm notched $1.3 billion in profits alongside President Donald Trump’s re-election.Coinbase said the loss stemmed from a $718 million decrease in the value of its investment portfolio, which was largely unrealized. At the same time, strategic investments, including…

In brief An AI agent’s performance optimization pull request was closed because the project limits contributions to humans only. The agent responded by publicly accusing a maintainer of prejudice in GitHub comments and a blog post. The dispute went viral, prompting maintainers to lock the thread and reaffirm their human-only contribution policy. An AI agent submitted a pull request to matplotlib—a Python library used to create automatic data visualizations like plots or histograms—this week. It got rejected… so then it published an essay calling the human maintainer prejudiced, insecure, and weak.This might be one of the best documented cases of…

In brief SEC Chair Paul Atkins told senators the agency may assert jurisdiction over the booming prediction market sector. Atkins said some prediction markets could qualify as securities depending on how they are structured and “worded.” The more hands-off CFTC has so far been the primary federal regulator of prediction market platforms. SEC chair Paul Atkins said Thursday that the Wall Street regulator could soon involve itself in the regulation of prediction markets—a move that could have significant implications for the exploding sector.During testimony before the Senate Banking Committee, Atkins identified prediction markets as an industry that should potentially be…

In brief Predictors on Myriad are bearish on Bitcoin, leaning towards a dump to $55,000 before the top asset pumps. Bids are rolling in for a massive Pokémon card auction, which predictors think will sell for less than $9 million. Italy leads all nations in medals won thus far at the Winter Olympics, and predictors like the host country’s chances of maintaining its lead over Japan. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has reached its lowest mark in years as markets continue their prolonged stay in the “Extreme Fear” realm.That fear, which coincides with ranging Bitcoin prices near $65,000 as…

Thailand is taking a major step toward integrating digital assets into its regulated financial markets.  The country’s Cabinet recently approved a proposal allowing digital assets, including cryptocurrencies and tokens, to be used as underlying assets in the derivatives and capital markets. The decision reflects a growing recognition that digital assets are evolving beyond speculative instruments into a legitimate asset class capable of reshaping capital markets. Nirun Fuwattananukul, chief executive of Binance Thailand, described the move as a “watershed moment” for the country’s capital markets. “It sends a strong signal that Thailand is positioning itself as a forward-looking leader in Southeast…

In brief ETHZilla has launched a new token that provides exposure to leased jet engines. The firm purchased two jet engines for around $12 million and leases them to an unnamed air carrier. Monthly distributions will be made to token holders on-chain when applicable. Publicly traded Ethereum treasury ETHZilla is now participating firsthand in the tokenization trend that some experts say define the future of Ethereum The firm, through a new wholly owned subsidiary called ETHZilla Aerospace, is offering tokenized access to equity in leased jet engines—that it acquired last week for around $12.2 million—via the Eurus Aero Token I deployed…