What's new in crypto and the advent of the decentralized web. en https://decrypt.co/feed Decrypt Media Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:18:48 +0000 hourly 1 https://decrypt.co/377928/senate-republicans-revised-clarity-act-draft Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:18:48 +0000 The draft adds registration requirements for controlled trading protocols and leaves its ethics provisions largely unchanged. Jason Nelson https://decrypt.co/?p=377928 Law and Order https://decrypt.co/377917/deepseek-openai-gpt-6-astra-design-benchmark Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:16:03 +0000 OpenDesign put 13 AI models through the same design tasks. DeepSeek V4.1 Flash landed a point and a half behind GPT-6 Astra and roughly 70 times cheaper. Jose Antonio Lanz https://decrypt.co/?p=377917 Artificial Intelligence https://decrypt.co/377925/ai-agents-slash-cost-quantum-attack-bitcoin Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:34:50 +0000 The ECDSA.Fail challenge cut a resource benchmark for one component of a potential quantum attack by 86%. Jason Nelson https://decrypt.co/?p=377925 Technology https://decrypt.co/377601/coinbase-wallet-rebrand-robinhood-chain Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:51:04 +0000 Head of Product Ryan Kass says the return to Coinbase Wallet reflects a broader trading strategy, with the self-custody app serving as a testing ground for new assets and experiences. Jason Nelson https://decrypt.co/?p=377601 Coins https://decrypt.co/377903/bitcoin-price-golden-cross-coming Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:46:04 +0000 Bitcoin couldn't escape today's inflation-driven selloff, but a bearish pattern on its chart is about to flip for the first time since November. Jose Antonio Lanz https://decrypt.co/?p=377903 Markets https://decrypt.co/377902/ai-hacks-shrinking-bank-time-fix-flaws-bis Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:13:13 +0000 The Bank for International Settlements says routine patching schedules are increasingly inadequate and cites guidance urging banks to accept planned downtime for urgent fixes. Jason Nelson https://decrypt.co/?p=377902 Artificial Intelligence https://decrypt.co/377898/sam-altman-elon-musk-zuckerberg-ai-bots Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:07:50 +0000 Kun Chen built chatbot versions of four AI CEOs on SpaceXAI's new Grok Bot templates, locked them in one chat, and told them to debate the AI race until they agreed on something. Jose Antonio Lanz https://decrypt.co/?p=377898 Artificial Intelligence https://decrypt.co/377889/anthropic-discloses-fourth-claude-hacking-incident-as-debate-around-regulation-grows Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:33:11 +0000 The company now says attacks during security tests exposed model behavior failures, after initially emphasizing errors in its testing infrastructure. Jason Nelson https://decrypt.co/?p=377889 Artificial Intelligence https://decrypt.co/377875/bitcoin-at-400k-by-2030-still-reasonable-target-coinbase-ceo Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:04:27 +0000 Brian Armstrong argues the bottom is in, a year into the downturn, with the next halving roughly 18 months out. Decrypt Agent https://decrypt.co/?p=377875 Coins https://decrypt.co/377867/morning-minute-hunter-bidens-laptop-crashes Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:10:48 +0000 The meme coin plunged on its debut, as recent alt leaders and many onchain darlings slipped in a nasty day for crypto. Tyler Warner https://decrypt.co/?p=377867 Opinion https://decrypt.co/377864/nasdaq-invests-100m-in-kraken-parent-payward-at-21b-valuation Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:28:55 +0000 Deutsche Börse's April stake implied a $13.3 billion valuation. Five months on, Nasdaq is paying at $21 billion. Decrypt Agent https://decrypt.co/?p=377864 Business https://decrypt.co/377857/vitalik-buterin-pushes-ethereum-plan-to-slash-quantum-safe-privacy-costs Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:11:52 +0000 Buterin wants EIP-8288 in I-star, the upgrade after Hegota, and adopting it would make RISC-V Ethereum's canonical instruction set. Decrypt Agent https://decrypt.co/?p=377857 Technology https://decrypt.co/377831/bitcoin-wallet-trezor-hackers-breach-email Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:02:23 +0000 The hardware wallet maker said a fake security alert claimed a hardware flaw could expose users’ recovery phrases. Jason Nelson https://decrypt.co/?p=377831 Technology https://decrypt.co/377818/ai-math-best-problems-terence-tao Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:31:29 +0000 The Fields medalist points to a real race between OpenAI and Anthropic as proof: AI can now flatten a hard problem the moment someone starts working on it. Jose Antonio Lanz https://decrypt.co/?p=377818 Artificial Intelligence https://decrypt.co/377810/crypto-banks-clarity-act-lobbying-senators Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:56:58 +0000 Crypto advocates and community bankers are targeting lawmakers in their home states as the Senate prepares for a September 15 procedural vote. Jason Nelson https://decrypt.co/?p=377810 Law and Order https://decrypt.co/377807/apple-redesigned-siri-ai-a20-pro-chip Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:50:14 +0000 The company's first fall keynote under new leadership paired a Gemini-powered Siri overhaul with Apple's first 2-nanometer chip, plus a $1,999 foldable iPhone that won't ship until October. Jose Antonio Lanz https://decrypt.co/?p=377807 Business https://decrypt.co/377804/secret-service-freezes-crypto-telegram-bazaar-xinbi Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:16:08 +0000 Blockchain sleuths at Elliptic traced the money, Treasury sanctioned the marketplace, and Xinbi—which ran $24 billion through a Telegram scam bazaar—called the freeze unfair. Jose Antonio Lanz https://decrypt.co/?p=377804 Law and Order https://decrypt.co/377737/bitcoin-debate-ionq-quantum-computer Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:46:05 +0000 The company has built its first chips and begun testing prototypes as it seeks to manufacture quantum computers in larger quantities. Jason Nelson https://decrypt.co/?p=377737 Technology https://decrypt.co/resources/what-is-laptop-hunter-bidens-meme-coin-targeting-trump-holders Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:40:50 +0000 The LAPTOP token launched on Base in September 2026, peaked two minutes later, and shed almost all of its value the same day. Decrypt Agent https://decrypt.co/?p=377653 The Coins https://decrypt.co/377795/mexican-family-killed-bitcoin-cold-wallet Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:16:04 +0000 Mexican prosecutors allege suspects targeted Camilo Séptimo keyboardist Jonathan Meléndez and his family while searching for a cold wallet they believed contained millions in Bitcoin. Jason Nelson https://decrypt.co/?p=377795 Law and Order https://decrypt.co/377783/hunter-biden-laptop-meme-coin-crashes Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:47:09 +0000 LAPTOP hit a $190.81 peak within minutes of launching on Base, then shed roughly 99% as thin liquidity met a wave of selling. Jose Antonio Lanz https://decrypt.co/?p=377783 Coins https://decrypt.co/377766/prediction-markets-abandon-cheap-oil-as-brent-passes-100 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:15:01 +0000 Myriad's $120 side overtook $55 at the start of September, while Polymarket puts WTI reaching $100 this month at 59%. Decrypt Agent https://decrypt.co/?p=377766 polygon Business https://decrypt.co/377768/consensys-split-metamask-new-institutional-crypto-company Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:07:24 +0000 Consensys Software Inc. will become MetaMask, while a newly formed Consensys will take over the firm's Ethereum protocols and institutional blockchain infrastructure business. Jason Nelson https://decrypt.co/?p=377768 Business https://decrypt.co/377764/german-finance-ministry-drafts-25-tax-on-crypto-gains-from-2027 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:37:18 +0000 Anything bought before 2027 keeps the twelve-month exemption, so the change lands only on Germany's future crypto buyers. Decrypt Agent https://decrypt.co/?p=377764 Business https://decrypt.co/377761/morning-minute-venices-vvv-token-soars-after-openai-dispute Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:28:52 +0000 Concerns over frontier AI labs stealing user data has driven demand for private inference (or at least tokens tied to private inference). Tyler Warner https://decrypt.co/?p=377761 Opinion https://decrypt.co/377757/uk-crime-agency-warns-of-innovative-use-of-crypto-by-launderers Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:43:53 +0000 The agency ranks cryptoassets third among nine economic crime priorities, and says it wants to generate its own targets. Decrypt Agent https://decrypt.co/?p=377757 monero Law and Order https://decrypt.co/377748/mexico-seizes-300-crypto-mining-rigs-wired-into-a-hydroelectric-dam Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:28:29 +0000 Forensic accountants are tracing who paid for the mining hardware, and money laundering has not been ruled out. Decrypt Agent https://decrypt.co/?p=377748 Law and Order https://decrypt.co/377746/jack-dorseys-block-applies-for-bank-charter-to-custody-bitcoin Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:26:08 +0000 Builders Bank would consolidate custody work Block now runs under more than 50 state money transmitter licenses. Decrypt Agent https://decrypt.co/?p=377746 Business https://decrypt.co/resources/openai-solved-1m-math-problem-rival-mathematician Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:38:34 +0000 NYU's Tristan Buckmaster accuses OpenAI's Sébastien Bubeck of racing to claim credit for a Navier-Stokes proof after learning about his unpublished work with Anthropic's Levent Alpöge. Jose Antonio Lanz https://decrypt.co/?p=377725 Artificial Intelligence https://decrypt.co/377723/liquid-hack-47m-blockstream-bargains-white-hat Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:46:34 +0000 The hackers have returned 3,400 of the roughly 4,000 BTC drained from the sidechain, but about 600 BTC remains outstanding—and some doubt the actors' "white hat" claims. Jason Nelson https://decrypt.co/?p=377723 Coins https://decrypt.co/377705/bitcoin-holds-wall-street-stalls-oil-shock-fed-hike Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:59:35 +0000 Bitcoin is defending its golden zone support while the S&P 500 grinds inside its tightest range yet, both waiting on Friday's inflation report before the Fed's September 16 rate call. Jose Antonio Lanz https://decrypt.co/?p=377705 Markets https://decrypt.co/377696/visa-onchain-lending-finance-stablecoin-card Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:16:04 +0000 The payment processor giant is pairing payment settlement data with blockchain lending tools to help fintechs and stablecoin-linked card programs access working capital. Jason Nelson https://decrypt.co/?p=377696 Coins https://decrypt.co/377689/strive-buys-109-million-bitcoin-preferred-stock-1-billion Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:46:05 +0000 The Vivek Ramaswamy-founded asset manager added 1,375 BTC last week, its third straight week of 5%-plus growth. Jose Antonio Lanz https://decrypt.co/?p=377689 Business https://decrypt.co/377686/cronos-erased-two-hours-transactions-defi-exploit Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:10:51 +0000 The rollback reversed legitimate activity alongside the attack, while $9.19 million remains unrecovered, according to Cronos. Jason Nelson https://decrypt.co/?p=377686 DeFi https://decrypt.co/377675/us-police-fear-meta-glasses-are-watching-them-back-report Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:28:43 +0000 Memos from the NYPD to Homeland Security warn the devices could be used for covert filming inside jails and police facilities. Decrypt Agent https://decrypt.co/?p=377675 Law and Order https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/VpBdSuOE/trump-sues-jpmorgan-for-5b-ledger-prepares-for-4b-ipo-crypto-adoption-is-no-longer-reversible-says-pwc Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:40:55 +0000 Crypto majors are red while Gold nears $5,000 and Silver closes in on $100; BTC -1% at $89,100; ETH -2% at $2,925, SOL -2% at $127; XRP -2% to $1.90. ZRO (+15%), AXS (+10%) and DASH (+8%) led top movers. Ledger is preparing for a $4B IPO, enlisting Goldman Sachs, Jefferies and Barclays for support. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicted crypto could hit new highs in 2026, pointing to regulatory momentum and institutional participation as key drivers. President Trump sued JPMorgan for $5 billion, alleging politically motivated “debanking”. BitGo briefly surged in its stock market debut before finishing its first day of trading just over its $18 IPO price. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink pushed the idea of a single blockchain for tokenization to avoid corruption and aid in scaling. Kansas introduced its own Bitcoin Strategic Reserve bill. PwC said institutional crypto adoption has crossed a point of no return, as regulatory frameworks move from draft rules toward active supervision. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reaffirmed the Trump administration’s push for U.S. crypto leadership and support for a strategic Bitcoin reserve. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/VpBdSuOE/trump-sues-jpmorgan-for-5b-ledger-prepares-for-4b-ipo-crypto-adoption-is-no-longer-reversible-says-pwc https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/ZJJKjnAR/from-stellar-to-canton-how-franklin-templeton-adopted-tokenization Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:29:30 +0000 Roger Bayston, Head of Digital Assets at Franklin Templeton, unpacks how one of the world's largest asset managers embraced tokenization. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/ZJJKjnAR/from-stellar-to-canton-how-franklin-templeton-adopted-tokenization https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/MqZOhomP/crypto-rebounds-after-trump-tacos-on-tariffs-bitgo-21b-ipo-solanas-skr-token-soars-250-fdv Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:14:50 +0000 Crypto majors are green and rebounding after Trump pivoted on EU tariffs; BTC +2% at $89,900; ETH +2% at $2,995, SOL +2% at $130; XRP +3% to $1.94. CC (+15%), SKY (+11%) and SAND (+10%) led top movers. Crypto markets saw more than $1B in liquidations as Bitcoin rebounded sharply after President Trump signaled a retreat from proposed tariff measures. Vitalik Buterin proposed native DVT staking to strengthen Ethereum security and decentralization, signaling continued protocol-level experimentation. Bitgo announced its IPO at $18 per share, valuing it at ~$2B. The Senate Ag Committee confirmed that its version of the Clarity Act will move forward to markup next week despite lack of bipartisan support. Mortgage lender Newrez explored counting Bitcoin and Ethereum toward mortgage qualification, applying discounted valuations to account for crypto volatility. Hong Kong regulators moved to issue stablecoin licenses under a new framework that imposes strict compliance, reserve, and operational requirements. Russian courts ruled that cryptocurrencies qualify as property under law, setting a legal precedent for future criminal and civil cases. President Trump said he hopes to sign the crypto market structure bill soon, despite ongoing legislative roadblocks and disagreements over regulatory scope. Saga’s EVM blockchain halted operations following a $7M hack, with stolen funds bridged to Ethereum. Steak ’n Shake rolled out a Bitcoin bonus program for hourly employees, allowing workers to earn a portion of compensation in BTC. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/MqZOhomP/crypto-rebounds-after-trump-tacos-on-tariffs-bitgo-21b-ipo-solanas-skr-token-soars-250-fdv https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/nWmEOl4c/trumps-speech-at-davos-gives-small-boost-to-crypto-saylor-buys-213b-btc-blondish-interview Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:17:26 +0000 Crypto majors are very red following a red Tuesday across markets; BTC -3% at $88,200; ETH -6% at $2,905, SOL -2% at $127; XRP -2% to $1.88. MYX (+11%) and ZRO (+10%) led top movers. Bitcoin and Solana both fell below key technical support levels as selling pressure accelerated. Over $1B in longs were liquidated during Bitcoin’s slide below $88k. Delaware Life added Bitcoin exposure to a fixed indexed annuity by linking performance to BlackRock’s spot BTC ETF, one of the first big moves to expand crypto access inside traditional insurance products. Trump Media announced plans to airdrop crypto tokens to shareholders in February, marking its first onchain incentive tied directly to equity ownership. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong traveled to Davos to push for a “win-win” U.S. crypto market structure bill amid renewed regulatory momentum. Portugal’s gambling regulator blocked access to Polymarket, citing unlicensed gambling concerns as prediction markets face mounting global scrutiny. The CFTC warned it is underprepared to take on a broader crypto oversight role, as the agency faces staffing shortages after a roughly 21.5% workforce reduction. Galaxy Digital announced plans for a $100M hedge fund targeting crypto and fintech. World Liberty Fi announced its first annual form at Mar-A-Lago on Feb 18. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/nWmEOl4c/trumps-speech-at-davos-gives-small-boost-to-crypto-saylor-buys-213b-btc-blondish-interview https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/O1HZN4PH/trump-tariffs-3-return-of-the-bull-market-nyse-tokenising-what-that-means-for-hype-claude-meme-meta Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:12:06 +0000 Crypto majors are red following Trump’s tariff turmoil; BTC -2% at $91,100; ETH -4% at $3,105, SOL -3% at $129; XRP -2% to $1.93. CC (+12%), MYX (+5%) and SYRUP (+4%) led top movers. The NYSE began preparations for 24/7 tokenized stock and ETF trading. Steak ’n Shake revealed roughly $10M in Bitcoin exposure alongside the creation of a corporate BTC strategic reserve. Vitalik Buterin called for more sophisticated DAO governance models to improve accountability, coordination, and long-term sustainability. Bermuda outlined plans for a fully onchain national economy, working with Coinbase and Circle on payments, identity, and tokenized financial infrastructure. In Corporate Treasuries / ETFs. The BTC ETFs saw $394M in net outflows on Friday breaking a 4-day inflow streak; ETH ETFs stayed green with $4.7M in inflows. In Memes / Onchain Movers. Meme majors were red along with majors; Doge -1%, Shiba -1%, PEPE -2%, TRUMP -1%, Bonk -1%, Pengu -4%, SPX -12%, WIF -1% and Fartcoin -8%. USOR (+70%), GSD (+50%), and Eliza Town (+800%) led onchain movers. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/O1HZN4PH/trump-tariffs-3-return-of-the-bull-market-nyse-tokenising-what-that-means-for-hype-claude-meme-meta https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/lokwS0bc/crypto-sells-off-amidst-trump-tariff-turmoil-trove-falls-90-in-awful-tge-pump-fund-announced Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:07:15 +0000 Crypto majors are red following Trump’s tariff turmoil; BTC -2% at $91,100; ETH -4% at $3,105, SOL -3% at $129; XRP -2% to $1.93. CC (+12%), MYX (+5%) and SYRUP (+4%) led top movers. The NYSE began preparations for 24/7 tokenized stock and ETF trading. Steak ’n Shake revealed roughly $10M in Bitcoin exposure alongside the creation of a corporate BTC strategic reserve. Vitalik Buterin called for more sophisticated DAO governance models to improve accountability, coordination, and long-term sustainability. Bermuda outlined plans for a fully onchain national economy, working with Coinbase and Circle on payments, identity, and tokenized financial infrastructure. In Corporate Treasuries / ETFs. The BTC ETFs saw $394M in net outflows on Friday breaking a 4-day inflow streak; ETH ETFs stayed green with $4.7M in inflows. In Memes / Onchain Movers. Meme majors were red along with majors; Doge -1%, Shiba -1%, PEPE -2%, TRUMP -1%, Bonk -1%, Pengu -4%, SPX -12%, WIF -1% and Fartcoin -8%. USOR (+70%), GSD (+50%), and Eliza Town (+800%) led onchain movers. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/lokwS0bc/crypto-sells-off-amidst-trump-tariff-turmoil-trove-falls-90-in-awful-tge-pump-fund-announced https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/9g4stfJX/massive-coinbase-news-bitcoin-rips-to-96-750-footballfun-tge-interview-with-founder Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:49:34 +0000 Crypto majors are very green with Bitcoin making a new another 2-month high; BTC +2% at $96,7500; ETH +2% at $3,360, SOL even at $145; XRP -1% to $2.11. DCR (+30%), DASH (+10%), ICP (+10%) and ZEC (+7%) led top movers; XMR hit another new ATH at $800 before retracing to $725. Coinbase pulled support for the Senate’s crypto market structure bill ahead of a key vote, citing major concerns with the latest draft, leading to the Senate delaying the bill. Zcash avoided SEC action after the Zcash Foundation said the agency’s investigation has concluded. Ripple secured a Luxembourg license as its European expansion continued. Pakistan teamed with World Liberty Financial to explore stablecoin use cases for remittances and cross-border payments. The Human Rights Foundation awarded nearly $1.3M in Bitcoin grants to projects tied to human rights and freedom tech. Figure unveiled a new public equity network designed to enable on-chain issuance of stocks and related assets. FTX prepared another round of creditor payments and outlined timing details for the next distribution on March 31. Sui came back online after a nearly six-hour network stall, marking another reliability test for the chain. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/9g4stfJX/massive-coinbase-news-bitcoin-rips-to-96-750-footballfun-tge-interview-with-founder https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/Iv1NIhI4/are-we-back-crypto-is-green-solana-intern-goes-rogue-pump-up-13-monero-hits-another-ath Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:38:32 +0000 BTC: 95k (+3%) | BTC.D: 59.2% (-0.1%). ETH: 3313 (+6%) | BNB: 936 (+3%) | SOL: 145 (+2%). Top Gainers: IP, ICP, PUMP, PEPE, ENA. BTC ETFs: +$754m | ETH ETFs: +$130m. Crypto rallies on largest ETF inflow in 3 months. Senate committee to vote on crypto bill on Jan 27. Stablecoin issues with bill still being fought over. Ethena Labs makes USDe free from gas fees. Bitdeer overtakes MARA on ‘managed hashrate’. Polygon Labs to buy Coinme, Sequence for $250m. BitPanda eyes Frankfurt IPO in 1H26. CZ invests in perp trading platform Genius Terminal. Coingecko eyes sales at $500m valuation. Russia to open crypto markets more for payments. Crypto wrench attacks continue in France. Pakistan to integrate WLFI’s USD1. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/Iv1NIhI4/are-we-back-crypto-is-green-solana-intern-goes-rogue-pump-up-13-monero-hits-another-ath https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/IuLdmgP6/pump-memes-heating-up-xmr-vs-zec-how-important-are-these-rate-cuts-under-exposed Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:01:53 +0000 Crypto 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 much risk. Vitalik Buterin warned crypto needs better decentralized stablecoins, citing governance capture and inflation risks. World Liberty Financial launched a crypto lending platform built around its USD1 stablecoin, attracting ~$20M. BitGo filed for a U.S. IPO targeting a ~$2B valuation as custody assets surpassed $100B. Tennessee regulators ordered Polymarket, Kalshi, and Crypto.com to halt sports prediction markets and refund users, escalating a multi-state legal fight. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/IuLdmgP6/pump-memes-heating-up-xmr-vs-zec-how-important-are-these-rate-cuts-under-exposed https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/mefbKZgQ/psyopanime-meme-up-30x-are-memes-back-monero-ath-interview-w-joseph-chalom-ceo-of-sharplink Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:12:27 +0000 Crypto 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 much risk. Vitalik Buterin warned crypto needs better decentralized stablecoins, citing governance capture and inflation risks. World Liberty Financial launched a crypto lending platform built around its USD1 stablecoin, attracting ~$20M. BitGo filed for a U.S. IPO targeting a ~$2B valuation as custody assets surpassed $100B. Tennessee regulators ordered Polymarket, Kalshi, and Crypto.com to halt sports prediction markets and refund users, escalating a multi-state legal fight. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/mefbKZgQ/psyopanime-meme-up-30x-are-memes-back-monero-ath-interview-w-joseph-chalom-ceo-of-sharplink https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/0y90noNs/a16z-raise-15b-jerome-powell-vs-trump-crypto-remains-flat-special-guest-dudas Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:15:46 +0000 Crypto majors are mostly flat headed into Monday open; btc even at $90,600; eth +1% at $3,110, sol +2% at $140; xrp -2% to $2.04. Ip (+20%) and xmr (+15%) led top movers; xmr hit a new ath at $590. Fed chair Jerome Powell released a video message claiming that the criminal charges he faces are due to his not cutting interest rates in line with Trump’s wishes. X (twitter) announced plans for “smart cashtags” to show crypto and stock prices live next to tickers. Vaneck projected bitcoin could reach $53m by 2050, outlining long-term adoption, trade settlement and store-of-value assumptions driving 29% annual growth. Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) raised $15b to fund American Dynanism, with ai and crypto at the forefront. Ripple received FCA approval to scale crypto payments in the uk. Bny mellon debuted tokenized deposits for institutional and digital-native clients. A new house bill would bar lawmakers and federal officials from using prediction markets. Tether froze $182m in usdt linked to Venezuela oil trades. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/0y90noNs/a16z-raise-15b-jerome-powell-vs-trump-crypto-remains-flat-special-guest-dudas https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/72tPnqPX/zec-rebounds-11-trump-says-he-wont-pardon-sam-bankman-fried-florida-revisits-its-strategic-bitcoin-reserve Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:17:12 +0000 Crypto majors are mostly flat ahead of today’s supreme court opinion on the trump tariffs; btc +1% at $90,300; eth 13% at $3,090, sol +3% at $138; xrp +1% to $2.10. Polygon (+11%), zec (+11%) and syrup (+7%) led top movers. Jpmorgan said the recent bitcoin and ethereum sell-off may be bottoming, pointing to improving positioning and easing downside pressure after early-year weakness. Bank of america analysts upgraded coinbase to buy, citing improved regulatory clarity, growing institutional adoption, and stronger long-term earnings visibility. Morgan stanley is planning to launch a digital wallet later this year that could support tokenized assets, including private company equity. Florida lawmakers renewed their push for a state-level bitcoin reserve. Ethereum’s validator exit queue fully cleared, easing delays that had impacted liquid staking protocols and validator withdrawals. Polygon labs unveiled the open money stack, an initiative designed to streamline stablecoin payments. Polygon is reportedly close to acquiring coinme, a major bitcoin atm operator. Trump said that he won’t pardon ftx founder sam bankman-fried. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/72tPnqPX/zec-rebounds-11-trump-says-he-wont-pardon-sam-bankman-fried-florida-revisits-its-strategic-bitcoin-reserve https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/wmsgKRFW/the-zcash-situation-explained-interview-with-zec-bull-mert-btc-below-90k-zec-falls-19 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:04:56 +0000 Crypto majors fell again yesterday as btc lost $90k; btc -2% at $89,900; eth -3% at $3,100, sol -3% at $134; xrp -7% to $2.08. Lit (+3%), wlfi (+3%) and xmr (+3%) led top movers. Zec fell 19% after the developer team resigned following a dispute with the board; the team has promised to form a new company and continue the mission. Jpmorgan announced plans to launch its jpm coin on the canton network. Barclays invested in ubyx, a u.S. Stablecoin settlement startup, backing infrastructure that would let regulated institutions move digital money across issuers and wallets. The senate banking committee faces mounting pressure ahead of a key vote on crypto market structure legislation next week. Wyoming introduced its first state-issued stablecoin, frontier stable token, now available to the public. World liberty financial’s subsidiary applied for a national trust bank charter, aiming to issue and custody its usd1 stablecoin under a federally regulated framework. Starknet suffered a multi-hour outage due to a block production bug; the network paused and rolled back before resuming. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/wmsgKRFW/the-zcash-situation-explained-interview-with-zec-bull-mert-btc-below-90k-zec-falls-19 https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/GVQVX2ND/first-2026-dip-btc-at-92k-morgan-stanley-file-for-btc-eth-sol-etfs-hyperliquid-airdrop-speculation Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:14:54 +0000 Crypto majors fall for first time in 2026; BTC at $92k. Morgan Stanley files for BTC, ETH and SOL ETFs. US Senate schedules key vote for crypto market structure bill for next week. Hyperliquid releases progress map, leads to speculation of next airdrop. Nike announced it has sold off RTFKT; Clone X jump 250%. Crypto majors fell yesterday for the first time in 2026; BTC 2% at $92,000; ETH -1% at $3,210, SOL -1% at $138; XRP. 5% to $2.24. The U.S. Senate Banking Committee scheduled a key vote on the crypto market-structure bill next week. Ethereum network usage hit record daily transactions (2M+). Telegram shared that it sold $450M of its TON over the course of last year. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/GVQVX2ND/first-2026-dip-btc-at-92k-morgan-stanley-file-for-btc-eth-sol-etfs-hyperliquid-airdrop-speculation https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/XjhRjGIk/crypto-starts-2026-strong-venezuela-impacts-on-the-market-lighter-tge-reactions Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:16:42 +0000 The global crypto market cap pushed another 2% to $3.22T as majors continue to grind up; BTC +1% at $93,780; ETH +2% at $3,240, SOL +3% at $139; XRP led up 12% to $2.37 RENDER (+18%), SUI (+18%) and LIT (+15%) led top movers. Bank of America formally launched its crypto recommendations for wealth clients with up to 4% portfolio allocation. Morgan Stanley filed for a Solana Trust with the SEC. Goldman Sachs upgraded Coinbase to a ‘Buy’ rating today while simultaneously downgrading eToro. Japan’s finance minister endorsed deeper crypto integration, including lower taxes and exchange-level reforms. Vitalik Buterin claimed Ethereum has effectively solved the “Blockchain Trilemma” by balancing decentralization and scalability through its Layer-2 roadmap. Kraken is investigating reports that customer data is allegedly for sale on the dark web following a potential security exploit. Ledger users are on high alert as the hardware wallet provider faces a data breach involving its e-commerce partner, Global-E, exposing customer contact details. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/XjhRjGIk/crypto-starts-2026-strong-venezuela-impacts-on-the-market-lighter-tge-reactions https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/OS1PGiAq/global-crypto-mcap-up-to-322-trillion-xrp-up-12-japan-endorse-crypto-fear-greed-back-to-neutral Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:13:32 +0000 The global crypto market cap pushed another 2% to $3.22T as majors continue to grind up; BTC +1% at $93,780; ETH +2% at $3,240, SOL +3% at $139; XRP led up 12% to $2.37 RENDER (+18%), SUI (+18%) and LIT (+15%) led top movers. Bank of America formally launched its crypto recommendations for wealth clients with up to 4% portfolio allocation. Morgan Stanley filed for a Solana Trust with the SEC. Goldman Sachs upgraded Coinbase to a ‘Buy’ rating today while simultaneously downgrading eToro. Japan’s finance minister endorsed deeper crypto integration, including lower taxes and exchange-level reforms. Vitalik Buterin claimed Ethereum has effectively solved the “Blockchain Trilemma” by balancing decentralization and scalability through its Layer-2 roadmap. Kraken is investigating reports that customer data is allegedly for sale on the dark web following a potential security exploit. Ledger users are on high alert as the hardware wallet provider faces a data breach involving its e-commerce partner, Global-E, exposing customer contact details. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/OS1PGiAq/global-crypto-mcap-up-to-322-trillion-xrp-up-12-japan-endorse-crypto-fear-greed-back-to-neutral https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/EmmJkWJn/crypto-is-green-up-6-9-memes-outperform-pepe-up-67-infinex-founder-interview Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:28:36 +0000 The global crypto market cap hit $3.16t (+1.5%) with majors trading higher; btc +2% at $93,000; eth +1% at $3,175, bnb +2.5% at $906, sol +1% at $135. Virtuals (+24%), render (_17%), btt (+11%) and fet (+11%) led top movers. The btc etfs saw $471m in net inflows on the first trading day of 2026, the highest single-day total since nov 11. Sec commissioner caroline crenshaw officially departed the agency on jan 2nd, leaving behind an all-republican commission. Big 4 firm pwc announced it will go deeper into crypto with a focus on stablecoins and payments. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/EmmJkWJn/crypto-is-green-up-6-9-memes-outperform-pepe-up-67-infinex-founder-interview https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/WsvLVFlp/crypto-wallets-can-directly-compete-with-neobanks Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:44:47 +0000 Bitget Wallet CMO Jamie Elkaleh tells Decrypt how the platform is evolving from a crypto wallet to a everyday finance app that seamlessly integrates crypto with TradFi, building on its vision of "Crypto for Everyone." - (Sponsored post by Bitget Wallet) https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/WsvLVFlp/crypto-wallets-can-directly-compete-with-neobanks https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/dBDZqp65/2026-crypto-predictions-tom-lee-still-buying-eth-rekt-tease-worldstar-collab Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:29:12 +0000 Btc: 87k (0%) | btc.D: 59.0% (0%). Eth: 2975 (1%) | bnb: 855 (+1%) | sol: 124 (0%). Tom Lee bought another $130M in ETH for Christmas, and still holds $1B in cash heading into the new year. REKT drinks and WorldStarHipHop tease collab. BlackRock’s BUIDL hits $100M million in dividends and passes $2 billion in assets. Metaplanet buys 4,279 bitcoin, lifts total holdings to 35,102 BTC. Unleash Protocol hit by $3.9 million exploit with funds routed through Tornado Cash. Onchain Perpetuals Top $1T Monthly Volume as Crypto Traders Chase Leverage. South Korea’s Crypto Regulation Delayed as Stablecoin Rules Face Deadlock. Abundant Mining CEO says Bitcoin price volatility hasn’t slowed mining demand. https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/dBDZqp65/2026-crypto-predictions-tom-lee-still-buying-eth-rekt-tease-worldstar-collab https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/50vopyFa/the-white-whale-up-10x-in-a-week-lighter-tge-saylor-buys-109m-btc Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:10:19 +0000 Btc: 87k (-1%) | btc.D: 59.0% (0%). Eth: 2953 (-3%) | bnb: 853 (-1%) | sol: 124 (-3%). The White Whale goes almost 15x in a week, from $5m to $71m mcap. Lighter TGE rumours stirring. YouTuber Nick Shirley reveals mass fraud in Minnesota daycare system. Gold & Silver prices see huge dump https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/50vopyFa/the-white-whale-up-10x-in-a-week-lighter-tge-saylor-buys-109m-btc