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In brief Predictors are nearly certain that Bitcoin will not make a new all-time high before July as the asset slipped below $90,000. They are more bullish on gold, which is a near-lock in predictors’ eyes to hit $5,000 before Ethereum. Drama surrounding Zcash developers is subsiding, but predictors are still eyeing a dip ahead. Tight ranges continue to define the crypto market, which has only afforded traders a consistent dose of chop lately—a few percentage points up, a few percentage points down.Below, we’ll look at some of this week’s top prediction markets on Myriad, including those centered on a…

In brief Grok AI generated an estimated 23,000+ sexualized images of children over 11 days from December into January. Multiple countries have banned Grok, while the UK, EU, France, and Australia launched investigations into potential violations of child safety laws. Despite Elon Musk’s denials and new restrictions, about one-third of the problematic images remained on X as of mid-January. Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok produced an estimated 23,338 sexualized images depicting children over an 11-day period, according to a report released Thursday by the Center for Countering Digital Hate.The figure, CCDH argues, represents one sexualized image of a child every…

In brief Coinbase announced an independent advisory board focused on quantum computing and blockchain security. The company says quantum risks are long-term, but planning now is necessary given the time required to upgrade cryptographic systems. Outside researchers say the move reflects growing pressure on crypto firms to prepare for post-quantum standards. As advances in quantum computing force blockchain developers to revisit long-standing security assumptions, Coinbase said Thursday it is convening an independent advisory board to address how to protect blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum from future quantum machines.While quantum computers capable of breaking modern cryptography do not yet exist, researchers…

In brief Privacy coin Zcash has seen a significant price decline after its supporting organization suffered an executive exodus, including its CEO. The Electric Coin Company has hired a new ex-Worldcoin CEO, while ECC’s former team launched a new crypto wallet. Analysts highlighted declining network activity, but adjacent projects could support the Zcash ecosystem. Privacy coin Zcash has plummeted in recent weeks, falling by double-digits month-on-month amid turmoil and executive departures at the nonprofit that created and supports the project.Zcash is currently trading at $363.10, up 0.5% on the day according to CoinGecko data.On prediction market Myriad, owned by Decrypt’s…

In brief DeFi Development Corp. launched an experimental meme coin on Thursday on the Solana blockchain. An early buyer, identified by the firm as an “early sniper,” bought $4,000 of the token before the public announcement. It was soon worth $1 million. The firm said it was able to retrieve the sniper’s outstanding token balance, as well as the proceeds earned from selling the token. Publicly traded Solana treasury firm DeFi Development Corp. (DFDV) launched its own meme coin on Thursday—and soon became the subject of insider trading allegations on social media. A trader, identified by the firm as an “early…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure On Thursday, Senator Craig Bowser introduced a new piece of legislation aimed at creating a Strategic Bitcoin and cryptocurrency reserve for Kansas state.  The proposal, filed as Bill 352, would permit the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) to allocate up to 10% of its total funds into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Kansas Bitcoin Bill  Under the bill’s framework, KPERS would not be obligated to sell its Bitcoin ETF holdings if their value grows beyond the 10% allocation threshold, unless the board determines that doing so would…

In brief Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says he’s “very bullish” and expects new crypto market highs in 2026. The Ripple exec previously predicted that Bitcoin would trade at $180,000 at the end of the year. Ripple-linked XRP, which made a new all-time high in 2025, sits around 47% off its peak price as of Thursday. Crypto is headed for new all-time highs in 2026—at least, that’s what Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes, even if he didn’t get deep into specifics.The Ripple frontman told CNBC that he’s “very bullish,” calling for new all-time crypto highs this year, though he did not…

BlackRock’s 2026 Thematic Outlook put Ethereum at the center of its tokenization thesis, asking whether the network could serve as a “toll road.”BlackRock stated that “of tokenized assets 65%+ are on Ethereum.”The framing pushes Ethereum into an infrastructure role rather than a directional call on ETH. A “toll road” model depends on where issuance, settlement and fee payment occur when real-world assets and tokenized cash move onchain. Related ReadingEthereum faces brutal “midlife crisis,” and the Foundation’s response reveals a shocking new realityA new comms lead, an institutions portal, and “Get in touch” CTAs suggest Ethereum thinks perception is becoming adoption.…

In brief Trump sued JP Morgan and CEO Jamie Dimon for $5 billion, claiming he was debanked for political reasons after January 6. The Trump administration has embraced the crypto industry’s claims that big banks locked out certain customers under Biden. But the president previously told Decrypt that he blamed the Biden administration for such actions, not the banks themselves. President Donald Trump sued Wall Street giant JP Morgan for $5 billion on Thursday, claiming in a Florida lawsuit that the company debanked him and his businesses for political reasons.The legal action, against both the bank and its CEO, Jamie…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Crypto pundit Crypto Chase has explained how Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings is a net negative for BTC’s adoption, especially among large investors. The pundit also ruled out the possibility of capitulation on Michael Saylor’s part, even if the flagship crypto drops below their entry point.  Why Saylor’s Strategy Bitcoin Holdings Puts BTC At Risk In an X post, Crypto Chase opined that Strategy’s BTC holdings do more to deter institutions and high-net-worth individuals than to attract them. The pundit added that there really isn’t any full-scale capitulation below…

In brief Strategy has a 30-month cash runway but will “eventually run out of cash” if it can’t sell equity to fund around $876 million in annual dividends, analysts warned. The first major test is a $1.01 billion debt “put” option in September 2027 that could force a cash repayment if MSTR’s stock price is too low. Experts warn of a “reputational feedback loop” where falling stock prices make it harder to raise capital, which then further pressures the stock. Strategy announced Wednesday that its perpetual preferred equity has grown larger than its convertible debt, with $8.36 billion in permanent…

In brief Elon Musk said AI could surpass human intelligence as soon as this year, and exceed humanity collectively by the early 2030s. He argued that pairing advanced AI with humanoid robots could remove labor as a limit on economic output. Musk said electricity generation, not chips or models, is the main bottleneck slowing AI deployment. Elon Musk said Thursday that artificial intelligence could surpass human intelligence as soon as this year, arguing that progress toward artificial general intelligence is accelerating faster than humanity is prepared for.The comments by the Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI CEO came during a wide-ranging conversation…

Earlier this week, Coinbase announced the creation of an Independent Advisory Board on Quantum Computing and Blockchain, aiming to safeguard the crypto ecosystem against emerging quantum threats.  The board will bring together leading experts in quantum computing, cryptography, and blockchain to assess risks and provide guidance to the broader industry. Quantum computers, if scaled successfully, could compromise the cryptography that underpins major blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Coinbase, in their announcement, stressed that preparing for these future challenges is crucial to maintaining the security of digital assets. The advisory board includes notable figures such as quantum computing pioneer Scott Aaronson,…

U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded three straight trading sessions of net outflows this week, totaling $1.58 billion.The pullback follows a brief stretch of positive follow-through, sandwiched between another three-day outflow streak from Jan. 7 – 9 that totaled $1.134 billion, or about $378 million a day leaving the category.Earlier in the month, flows flipped the other way, with more than $1 billion of net inflows over the first two trading days of January and $1.8 billion in inflows between Jan. 12 – 15, setting an early-month risk tone.The swing from fast inflows to a multi-session drawdown has renewed focus…