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Ethereum (ETH) announced ERC-8004 is heading to mainnet, positioning the network as a neutral infrastructure for a problem the AI industry can’t yet solve: how agents prove they’re trustworthy when no single platform controls the reputation layer.The timing reveals the underlying tension, as AI agents are moving from demos into production systems that trigger real transactions.Mastercard is drafting commerce standards for agentic checkout, UK banks are piloting customer-facing agent trials slated for early 2026, and Gartner projects 40% of enterprise applications will integrate task-specific agents by year-end.However, a Camunda report found that while 71% of organizations now deploy AI agents,…

In brief Predictors on Myriad are becoming more bearish about Bitcoin’s chances of hitting $100K. Similarly, they think Solana will “dump” to $100 sooner than it can “pump” to $150. Unlike traditional polling, Myriad’s sentiment markets are showing approval for President Donald Trump. Another week of market chop and underwhelming crypto performances has crypto bears becoming a louder voice on Myriad. Below, we’ll look at some of this week’s top prediction markets on the prediction market,  including those centered on the next stops for Bitcoin and Solana, and the rising approval rating for President Trump, which defies traditional polling. (Disclaimer: Myriad Markets…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The Justice Department’s move last year to shut a specialized crypto enforcement team is drawing fresh fire after six US senators pressed the deputy attorney general for answers about his personal stakes in digital assets. The lawmakers say the timing and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s holdings raise real questions about conflicts that need clear records and a full explanation. Senators Demand Answers Reports say the letter, dated January 28, 2026, was sent by Senator Mazie Hirono and joined by Senators Elizabeth Warren, Richard Durbin, Sheldon Whitehouse,…

In brief Chinese authorities have executed 11 members of a crime family that operated scam compounds in Myanmar. The executions follow September convictions for murder, fraud and organized crime. Scam compounds in Southeast Asia were responsible for $9 billion in losses related to crypto-powered fraud and scams in 2024, according to the FBI. Chinese authorities have executed 11 members of the Ming family, a powerful crime clan that operated scam compounds and illegal gambling businesses in northern Myanmar, according to state media reports on Thursday.The individuals were sentenced to death in September by a court in eastern China’s Zhejiang province…

In brief Senate Agriculture Democrats say they want to pass a crypto market structure bill, but that Republicans are derailing the process. Republicans advanced a GOP-only draft on a party-line vote Thursday, with all Democrats opposing. Democrats say support hinges on ethics provisions barring the president and other officials from profiting from crypto. Democrats on the Senate Agriculture Committee said Thursday they are deeply committed to passing a crypto market structure bill—but argued that Republicans, and particularly the White House, have risked derailing the legislation by walking away from bipartisan negotiations.For months, senators on the committee from both parties have…

Markets dumped into the US open, Bitcoin fell through $85k, gold slipped tooAt 09:30 EST the tape changed in a way traders can feel in their stomach, the kind of flip where you stop looking for clever explanations and start checking how much margin you actually have.Bitcoin rolled over, then it dropped, then it started moving in chunks. On one screen, the S&P 500 e-mini was sliding, the dollar was firming, oil was ripping higher, and the so called safety metals were getting hit at the same time. A lot of people only needed a few candles to realise this…

Bybit has unveiled plans to offer retail bank accounts to its users as soon as they complete Know Your Customer checks.”My Bank” was unveiled by the crypto exchange’s CEO, Ben Zhou, during a keynote speech outlining the company’s priorities for 2026.According to a promotional video played during the presentation, registered users will be given their own international bank account number—otherwise known as an IBAN for short.This would enable consumers to send and receive funds across any financial institution in multiple fiat currencies, Bybit said, as well as receive their salaries, pay bills and trade digital assets in one place.“You can…

Bitcoin price fell sharply this morning, sliding to lows in the $84,000 range and extending a swift reversal from recent 24-hour highs above $90,000, as macro uncertainty and fragile market structure reasserted control. The bitcoin price dropped to as low as $84,416, down roughly 6% over the past 24 hours if accounting for daily highs, according to Bitcoin Magazine Pro data. The move came less than a day after bitcoin traded as high as $90,400, marking a rapid round-trip that underscored heightened volatility around this week’s Federal Reserve meeting. Daily trading volume climbed to roughly $48 billion as the selloff…

Fairshake and its affiliate super PACs announced they have more than $193 million in cash on hand heading into the 2026 midterms.The amount includes $74 million raised since July from three contributors: $25 million from Coinbase, $25 million from Ripple, and $24 million from a16z. The network, consisting of Fairshake plus Protect Progress (Democratic-oriented) and Defend American Jobs (Republican-oriented), operates as a bipartisan machine designed to outlast partisan cycles.The Washington Post previously documented the network spending more than $134 million across 67 candidates in 2023-2024, focusing heavily on members of key oversight committees, such as the Financial Services and Agriculture…

In brief Solana ETFs gained $6.7M, reaching $689.8M in total assets under management. SOL price dropped 3.6% to $122.68 while silver surged 23.8% in one week. Solana funds prove resilient with $17M inflows vs $1.6B outflows from BTC/ETH ETFs. Solana ETFs flows are showing signs of bouncing back, even as SOL struggles to find upward mobility.The Solana funds just pulled in $6.7 million, bringing the category’s total assets under management to $689.8 million according to data maintained by crypto data and research firm Farside Investors.The list includes the Bitwise Solana Staking ETF, or BSOL; VanEck Solana ETF, or VSOL;  Fidelity…

Metaplanet, the Tokyo-listed bitcoin treasury company, plans to raise up to 21 billion yen ($137 million) through a new share and warrant issuance as it doubles down on its strategy of accumulating bitcoin while reducing leverage. The company said it will raise the funds via a third-party allotment of new common shares and stock acquisition rights placed directly with select investors, rather than through a public offering. Under the plan, Metaplanet will issue 24.53 million new common shares priced at 499 yen per share — roughly 5% above the prior closing price — generating approximately 12.24 billion yen in upfront…

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors fall despite neutral FOMC; BTC at $87,800 Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 does $2B+ in volume as Gold & Silver hit ATH The White House pushed for a meeting with Banks/crypto firms to broker deal on Clarity Act issues Fidelity announced its own stablecoin FIDD on Ethereum MegaETH teased its mainnet (and token) launch for Feb 9 ? Gold Surges Toward $5,600 Per OunceGold is soaring. Digital gold,…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has revealed that the USDT issuer has increased its gold purchases and plans to continue doing so over the next few months. This has prompted speculation that the stablecoin issuer is abandoning Bitcoin for the precious metal, though that is not the case.  Tether To Keep Investing In Both Bitcoin and Gold According to a Reuters report, the Tether CEO said his company plans to continue investing in Bitcoin and gold as its reserve assets. He stated that it was reasonable to allocate…

A Massachusetts duo is accused of stealing more than $1.2 million from US banks. The Department of Justice (DOJ) says 67-year-old William Shaw and 59-year-old Rosemary Parks impersonated bank customers using fake driver’s licenses containing the customers’ information combined with their own photos. Shaw allegedly impersonated at least 11 bank customers between December of 2022 and March of 2025 to withdraw a combined $674,000, while Parks is accused of impersonating at least eight bank customers between August of 2024 and October of 2024 to withdraw $536,000. The withdrawals were made in cashier’s checks and cash. The duo’s charges are related…