Flaw Found in Bitcoin Staking Protocol Babylon Could Disrupt Consensus
A newly disclosed software flaw in the Bitcoin staking protocol Babylon could allow malicious validators to interfere with parts of the network’s consensus process, potentially slowing block production during critical periods, according to developers familiar with the issue. Key Takeaways: A flaw in Babylon’s BLS vote extension lets malicious validators omit block hash data, risking […]
UK’s FCA Sets September 2026 Deadline for New Crypto Licensing Era
Britain’s financial regulator has confirmed that crypto firms must secure formal authorization by September 2026 to continue operating under new rules taking effect in 2027, which will end the current registration-only system and require full regulatory approval for digital asset businesses. The Financial Conduct Authority announced that the application window will open in September 2026, […]
Andreessen Horowitz Raises $15B Across Funds, Capturing 18% of U.S. Venture Capital in 2025
Andreessen Horowitz has raised more than $15 billion in new capital reinforcing its position as one of the most influential venture firms shaping the future of technology in the United States. The new funds span multiple strategies, including American Dynamism ($1.176 billion), Apps ($1.7 billion), Bio + Health ($700 million), Infrastructure ($1.7 billion), Growth ($6.75 […]
South Korea to Allow Spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2026 Growth Plan
South Korea plans to introduce spot Bitcoin ETFs this year as part of its 2026 Economic Growth Strategy, while the Financial Services Commission accelerates phase-two digital asset legislation that will establish a comprehensive stablecoin regulatory framework. According to a local source, the government cited active spot Bitcoin ETF trading in markets including the United States […]
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $1.1B in 3 Days, Nearly Wiping Out 2026 Gains
U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have shed roughly $1.1 billion over the past three trading days, nearly erasing the modest gains recorded at the start of 2026. Data from SoSoValue shows that through January 8, there were daily net outflows of $398.95 million, following heavier redemptions earlier in the week, with outflows peaking at $486.08 […]
Ripple Secures FCA Approval to Expand Crypto Operations in the UK
Ripple has secured regulatory approval in the United Kingdom, marking a further step in the company’s push to expand its presence in tightly regulated financial markets. Key Takeaways: Ripple secured FCA registration and EMI authorization, expanding its regulated crypto and payments operations in the UK. The approvals position Ripple to scale payment services as the […]
Wall Street Analyst Is Still Bullish On Bitcoin, Predicts Price Recovery
As the market remains divided on Bitcoin’s (BTC) near-term direction, one Wall Street analyst is standing firm in his bullish outlook. He predicts that Bitcoin could soon enter a price discovery, underscoring its value beyond being a payment currency to a market leader and one of the best-performing assets that could eventually reach gold’s market […]
Trump Rules Out Pardon for FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Amid Ongoing Legal Appeals
President Donald Trump has ruled out pardoning former FTX chief Sam Bankman-Fried, keeping the incarcerated executive out of recent clemencies. The posting came through a long interview with The New York Times. It covered the topics of criminal justice, foreign policy, and the regulation of cryptocurrencies. President Donald Trump told The New York Times that […]
Bitcoin critical demand metric turns negative and ETFs wiped out $1.1 billion in 72 hours
US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have suffered three consecutive sessions of heavy redemptions of more than $1 billion. The velocity of this U-turn is surprising, considering this year began with a bang. On the first two trading days of this year, the 12 Bitcoin ETF products combined to haul in nearly $1.2 billion. However, that inflow […]
Bitcoin price clings to $90K as traders eye US Supreme Court tariff ruling
Bitcoin traders avoided taking positions amid sideways BTC price action, while markets waited for a decision on US trade tariffs by the Supreme Court.
Tether said to have invested up to $50 million in crypto lender Ledn at $500 million valuation
The stablecoin issuer’s previously undisclosed investment valued the lender at about $500 million, according to a person familiar with the transaction.
This Investor Thinks the United States Could Start Buying Bitcoin in 2026
Bitcoin Magazine This Investor Thinks the United States Could Start Buying Bitcoin in 2026 Cathie Wood is betting that politics, not just markets, could be the catalyst that pushes the United States into actively buying bitcoin. The ARK Invest founder said this week that cryptocurrency has become a durable political issue for President Donald Trump, […]