World Liberty Financial Trump's World Liberty Financial Seeks Federal Charter to Expand USD1 Stablecoin World Liberty Financial has taken a major step toward deeper integration with traditional finance by filing an application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The company, through its subsidiary WLTC Holdings LLC, submitted a de novo application to establish World Liberty Trust Company National Association as a
Polymarket Polymarket Partners with Dow Jones to Provide Prediction Market Insights Polymarket, a leading cryptocurrency-based prediction market platform, has entered into a partnership with Dow Jones to supply trading data for use across its prominent news outlets. This collaboration allows Polymarket's probability-based forecasts on various events to appear in publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, and
Bitcoin Mining Canaan Launches Bitcoin Mining Heat Project for Sustainable Greenhouse Operations in Canada Hardware manufacturer Canaan has introduced a new proof-of-concept project that combines Bitcoin mining operations with agricultural applications. The initiative deploys liquid-cooled computing equipment to capture and reuse waste heat in a commercial greenhouse located in Manitoba, Canada. Announced on Tuesday, the pilot aims to demonstrate how high-density computing can serve
Bitcoin Michael Saylor's Strategy Buys 1,286 Bitcoin Worth $116 Million in Latest Acquisition Strategy has continued its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy by purchasing an additional 1,286 BTC for approximately $116.3 million. The purchases occurred between December 29 and January 4 at an average price of $90,391 per Bitcoin. This move was disclosed in an 8-K filing with the Securities and
Ledger Hardware Wallet Ledger Confirms Customer Data Leak via Third Party Vendor Ledger customers received unexpected notifications about a hacking incident affecting their personal details on January 5, 2026. The issue stems from Global-e, the third-party payment processor that manages transactions and e-commerce for Ledger's official online store. Onchain investigator ZachXBT brought attention to the matter by sharing a copy
Crypto Iran Begins Accepting Crypto Payments for Ballistic Missiles, Drones, and Warships Iran has begun openly offering advanced weapons systems for sale in exchange for cryptocurrency, marking a significant shift as the country seeks payment methods that can evade Western financial restrictions. According to a Financial Times investigation, Iran's Ministry of Defense Export Center, known as Mindex, is actively promoting
Bitcoin Mining Bitfarms Sells Paraguay Bitcoin Mining Site to Boost North American AI Growth Bitfarms Ltd. announced on Friday that it has agreed to sell its 70-megawatt Paraguay Bitcoin mining facility for up to $30 million. The transaction marks the company’s complete exit from Latin America as it redirects resources toward higher-return opportunities. The buyer is Sympatheia Power Fund, managed by Singapore-based Hawksburn
Markets December 2025 Bitcoin and Crypto Market Sees Cautious Recovery: Report We have has released our latest monthly Bitcoin and Crypto Insights report, capturing the key developments in the cryptocurrency space throughout December 2025. The month brought a period of cautious recovery, as institutional inflows into exchange-traded funds for assets such as Bitcoin and XRP provided support against persistent volatility and
Stablecoin Coinbase Executive Warns Over Stablecoin Yield Restrictions as China Advances Digital Yuan Faryar Shirzad, chief policy officer at Coinbase, has highlighted potential risks in U.S. stablecoin regulation amid evolving global competition. In a detailed post, he responded to China's announcement that commercial banks will soon pay interest on digital yuan holdings. Shirzad argued that limiting rewards on U.S.
Ethereum Ethereum Leads Blockchains with Highest Net Inflows in 2025 As 2025 draws to a close, Ethereum has emerged as the blockchain with the strongest net capital inflows among major networks. Onchain analytics platform Artemis reports that Ethereum recorded approximately $64.5 billion in inflows and $60.3 billion in outflows through decentralized finance bridges this year. This activity results
Memecoins Memecoin Mania Fades After Early Hype as 2025 Closes and Volatility Deepens The memecoin market entered 2025 on a wave of momentum from the previous year's political and cultural surges, reaching a peak capitalization that reflected widespread retail enthusiasm. High-profile launches tied to public figures fueled initial gains, drawing in traders seeking quick returns amid broader crypto optimism. However, the
Elon Musk Elon Musk Warns of Industrial Risks from China's Silver Export Controls Elon Musk has voiced concerns about the potential disruptions to global supply chains as China prepares to implement stricter controls on silver exports starting January 1, 2026. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO responded to a social media post detailing the upcoming restrictions by stating, "This is not good. Silver
Tether Tether Expands Bitcoin Mining Operation With Purchase of Peak Mining Northern Data, the German data center operator majority owned by stablecoin issuer Tether, has completed the sale of its Bitcoin mining subsidiary Peak Mining. The transaction, valued at up to $200 million, transfers ownership to a group of companies controlled by senior Tether executives. This move aligns with Northern Data&
Prediction Markets Polymarket Emerges as 2025 Leader in Blockchain Prediction Market Forecast Accuracy Polymarket has emerged as a standout performer in the prediction markets sector during 2025, attracting significant trading volume and user engagement across a wide range of events. The platform's data from resolved markets reveals high levels of predictive accuracy, reinforcing its reputation as a reliable source of crowd-sourced
Hack Trust Wallet Faces Christmas Security Hack With $7 Million in Crypto Stolen Trust Wallet confirmed a security incident on Christmas Day that compromised its Chrome browser extension version 2.68. The issue led to unauthorized access and the draining of cryptocurrency from affected user wallets. The company emphasized that the breach was limited to this specific version and did not impact its
Libra Libra Scandal Deepens as Hayden Davis Signed Confidential Agreement with President Milei A recent investigative report has brought fresh scrutiny to the ongoing controversy surrounding the LIBRA token scandal, revealing that Hayden Davis, CEO of Kelsier Ventures and a key figure in the token's launch, signed a confidential agreement with Argentine President Javier Milei. The document, obtained by the newspaper
Bitcoin Mining Bitcoin Hash Rate Drop Aligns with Historical Bullish Recovery Trend Bitcoin's network hash rate has experienced a notable 4% drop over the past month, marking the most significant decline since April 2024. This shift comes amid ongoing challenges for miners following the latest Bitcoin halving event, which reduced block rewards and intensified pressure on operational margins. Analysts at
USDT Venezuela Embraces USDT Stablecoin as Trump Oil Tanker Seizures Add New Challenges Venezuela has increasingly turned to stablecoins, particularly Tether (USDT), to facilitate its oil exports as U.S. sanctions continue to restrict traditional financial channels. Economist Asdrúbal Oliveros recently highlighted this shift on the Tertulia y Dinero podcast, noting that nearly 80% of the country's crude oil sales are
Crime Hyundai Seoul Offices Evacuated After $1 Million Bitcoin Bomb Threat South Korea’s Hyundai Group faced a serious security incident on December 19 when an anonymous email demanded thirteen Bitcoin in ransom to prevent an alleged explosion at its Jongno-gu headquarters in Seoul. The threat specified a detonation time of 11:30 a.m. and warned of a second device
Quantum Computing Michael Saylor Says Quantum Computing Threat Will Trigger Bitcoin Hard Fork Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy and a prominent Bitcoin advocate, recently shared a provocative view on the potential impact of quantum computing on the cryptocurrency. In a new social media post, Saylor described what he called the Bitcoin Quantum Leap. He argued that advances in quantum technology would not
Hack Hackers Stole $3.4 Billion in 2025 with Ethereum, Tron, and Solana Targeted Blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis has released a new report detailing cryptocurrency theft trends for 2025. The data shows that hackers stole over $3.4 billion in digital assets from January through early December. This figure represents a slight increase from the previous year and highlights the persistent risks in the
Binance Binance Cracks Down on Fraudulent Listings with $5 Million Whistleblower Bounty Program Binance, the world's largest Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange, released a significant transparency update today, detailing its official token listing process. The announcement clarifies requirements for projects seeking listings across Binance Alpha, futures, and spot markets. It explicitly warns against unauthorized third-party intermediaries who falsely claim to facilitate listings.
Bitcoin Mining Hut 8 Expands Beyond Bitcoin Mining into Artificial Intelligence with Anthropic Partnership Hut 8 Corp has announced a significant partnership with AI developer Anthropic and compute provider Fluidstack to build hyperscale data center infrastructure across the United States. This collaboration positions the company, traditionally known for its roots in Bitcoin mining, as a key player in powering advanced artificial intelligence operations. The
Bitcoin MetaMask Adds Native Bitcoin Support to Expand Multichain Wallet MetaMask has officially rolled out native support for Bitcoin, marking a significant step in its evolution toward a fully multichain wallet. Users can now handle Bitcoin directly within the application, alongside Ethereum and EVM assets and Solana. This update allows seamless management of the leading cryptocurrency without needing separate wallets
Legal UK Supreme Court Rejects Final BSV Appeal After Exchange Delistings The UK Supreme Court has turned down an appeal from BSV Claims Limited, ending a long-running legal effort to seek substantial damages from cryptocurrency exchanges including Binance and Kraken over the 2019 delisting of the crypto blockchain BSV. Judges determined that the request for permission to appeal did not present