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PsyopAnime Meme up 30X! Are Memes back? Monero ATH! Interview W/ Joseph Chalom, CEO of SharplinkCrypto 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…

In brief Roughly $587 million in crypto short positions were liquidated as Bitcoin’s price pushed to its strongest level since mid-November. December’s CPI showed inflation holding at 2.7% year over year, with modest monthly gains keeping Treasury yields and the dollar relatively stable. U.S. equities sent mixed signals early in earnings season, with bank stocks weighing on the Dow while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hovered near recent highs. Bitcoin extended gains on Tuesday, climbing to a two-month high as U.S. corporate earnings got underway and investors absorbed fresh inflation data.The world’s largest cryptocurrency was up about 4.5% on the…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bitcoin is pressing above the $92,000 level after an eventful start to 2026 marked by intensified geopolitical and political developments. In early January, the United States launched a military operation in Venezuela, resulting in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and significant upheaval in regional politics and energy markets. This action formed part of a broader US campaign against illicit networks and pressure on Caracas, with implications for global oil flows and uncertainty in macroeconomic sentiment across markets. Simultaneously, tensions between Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and…

In brief Games Workshop said it will not use generative AI in the design or creation of Warhammer 40,000 content. CEO Kevin Rountree outlined a cautious internal policy in the company’s half-yearly report. The company said it continues to invest in human creators across art, writing, and sculpting roles. Games Workshop, the U.K.-based gaming company behind Warhammer 40,000, said it will not use generative AI in its design or creative processes, outlining an internal policy focused on intellectual property protection and human creators over automation.Founded in 1975, Games Workshop is best known for Warhammer 40,000, a long-running tabletop miniature wargame…

In brief Curtis Yarvin claims he pushed Claude from a “leftist default” into repeating his own political framing by priming its context window. The transcript shows the model shifting from tone-policing to endorsing a John Birch Society–style critique of U.S. politics. AI researchers say the episode highlights how large language models mirror the context and prompts they’re given. Curtis Yarvin, a political theorist associated with the so-called “Dark Enlightenment,” said he was able to steer Anthropic’s Claude chatbot into echoing ideas aligned with his worldview, highlighting how easily users may influence an AI’s responses.Yarvin described the exchange in a Substack…

In brief Semler Scientific shareholders approved the planned acquisition by Strive. Shares in both companies fell by double-digit percentages Tuesday, as of this writing. The combined company will hold 12,797.9 BTC worth $1.1 billion, making Strive the 11th-largest publicly traded Bitcoin holder. Semler Scientific shareholders have approved the healthcare technology firm’s deal to be acquired by Strive Inc. in an all-stock transaction, which was first announced last September.When the deal is complete, Strive will become the 11th largest publicly traded holder of Bitcoin. But investors don’t seem particularly optimistic on the news.Strive shares, which trade on the Nasdaq as ASST,…

In brief The alleged thief of more than $11 million in XRP has countersued Nancy Jones, the widow of country music icon George Jones. Kirk West alleges he is entitled to a portion of the funds after making shrewd investments into crypto and other assets. West is also seeking half of the pair’s cash and precious metals holdings. The alleged thief behind a heist of more than $11 million in XRP from the widow of country music icon George Jones has filed a countersuit against Nancy Jones.Kirk West, a resident of Nashville, Tennessee, was arrested last year for the alleged…

The Bitcoin price surged through the $96,000 level this afternoon, pushing decisively above a key resistance zone and signaling a renewed wave of bullish momentum after weeks of choppy, range-bound trading. At the time of writing, the bitcoin price is trading around $96,000 up roughly 4.4% over the past 24 hours, according to market data. The breakout marks a clear move beyond the upper boundary of January’s consolidation range. Bitcoin price is now hovering near its weekly highs, sitting approximately 5% above its seven-day low near $91,700, as buyers regain control of short-term market structure. All this is happening as…

In brief A Bronx-born entrepreneur said former NYC Mayor Eric Adams stole his idea for NYC Token. A pitch deck shared with Decrypt features similarities to Adams’ project, which launched on Monday. A spokesperson for Adams said the project didn’t “withdraw” money as the token’s price cratered soon after debut. A Bronx-born entrepreneur is drafting a cease-and-desist letter for the creators of Eric Adams’ NYC Token, claiming the former mayor of New York stole the concept from him.“We’re 100% confident that he took this concept from us,” Edward Cullen, co-founder and CEO of digital assets firm Crescite, told Decrypt on…

In brief Monero hit a fresh all-time high above $667, surging 54% in the past week as traders rotate into the privacy sector. Dash exploded nearly 39% in a single day—its largest four-hour candle since October 12, 2025—driven by short squeezes and thin liquidity. The EU’s DAC8 crypto tax reporting rules, which kicked in January 1, have revived the “privacy as a feature” narrative just as Zcash’s governance crisis sent capital fleeing toward competitors. Privacy coins haven’t moved like this in years. Monero is up 54% on the week, Dash just posted a 39% single-day gain, and the entire privacy…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a new cryptocurrency called “NYC Token” on January 12, 2026, drawing quick attention and equally fast criticism. According to reports, Adams presented the project in Times Square and framed it as a way to support education and to fight anti-semitism and anti-American sentiment. The token is built on the Solana blockchain, based on information released at the launch. Token Launch And Purpose According to the official pitch and subsequent statements, proceeds from the token were to help fund scholarships…

In brief The Pentagon plans to deploy AI systems across classified and unclassified military networks. xAI’s Grok will be added to the Pentagon’s GenAI.mil platform alongside Google’s Gemini. Public Citizen warned that Grok’s safety record poses national security risks. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Monday that the Pentagon is moving to make artificial intelligence a core part of the U.S. military’s capability, using a speech at SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Texas to outline how AI and space technologies will shape future operations.Hegseth said the Pentagon’s objective is to become “an AI-first warfighting force across all domains,” including both internal…

On Jan. 13, the US Senate Banking Committee released the full text of the highly anticipated Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY) ahead of its expected markup this week.The 278-page draft abandons the strategy of picking winners on a token-by-token basis. Instead, it constructs a comprehensive “lane system” that assigns jurisdiction based on the functional lifecycle of a digital asset.Speaking on the legislation, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott said:“[This legislation] gives everyday Americans the protections and certainty they deserve. Investors and innovators can’t wait forever while Washington stands still, and bad actors exploit the system. This legislation puts Main…

In brief Ethereum treasury firm SharpLink Gaming aims to productively use its ETH holdings in 2026. The firm staked $170 million in ETH on Linea last week, and will seek out other opportunities to benefit shareholders in the future. SBET shares are up nearly 3% on Tuesday as ETH continues to rebound, recently trading above $3,200. Publicly traded Ethereum treasury firm SharpLink Gaming is aiming to “pioneer” the productive use of ETH by digital asset treasuries in 2026, after adding billions of dollars’ worth of the crypto asset last year.The firm, which has amassed more than 865,000 ETH—about $2.75 billion…

In brief The United States Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts filed a civil forfeiture action to claw back roughly $200,000 in USDT linked to an online investment fraud scheme. It traced part of a Massachusetts resident’s losses from a suspected fake trading platform to a crypto account seized in June 2025. Recoveries for scams remain rare. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts filed a civil forfeiture action Monday seeking to recover just over $200,000 in the USDT stablecoin that prosecutors said were proceeds of an online cryptocurrency investment fraud.The tokens were traced to a scheme that targeted a Massachusetts resident who…

Former New York mayor Eric Adams’ new NYC token fell more than 81% within about 30 minutes of its Jan. 12 launch on Solana, wiping out roughly $500 million in peak paper value.The token briefly reached an estimated market cap of $540 million–$600 million.Adams unveiled the project at a Times Square event about 12 days after leaving office and tied the token to funding blockchain education and combating antisemitism.The launch was promoted through his verified X account and later annotated by X Community Notes with a “rug pull” warning.Adams framed the venture as part of an effort to counter antisemitism.On-chain…