FOMO HOUR: A Daily Crypto & Web3 News Show

Crypto majors are green following a major dip in the US dollar; BTC +2% at $89,900; ETH +4% at $3,030, SOL +2% at $127; XRP +2% to $1.92. HYPE (+22%), JUP (+15%) and CC (+13%) led top movers. Gold hit a new ATH at $5,274, up another 4% on the day. Ethereum announced its ERC8004 protocol enabling AI agents and agentic transactions. Standard Chartered forecasted $500B shifting from bank deposits to stablecoins by 2028. Tether introduced its USAT stablecoin via Anchorage Digital, marking its first GENIUS Act-compliant product aimed at regulated U.S. distribution. Tether also revealed to have a nuclear bunker filled with over 140 tons of gold, one of the biggest holdings in the world.

Crypto majors are red after a Sunday selloff, down 6-10% on the week; BTC -1% at $87,600; ETH -1% at $2,897, SOL -3% at $122; XRP -1% to $1.89. PUMP (+26%), HYPE (+25%) and ZEC (+8%) led top movers. The Senate Agriculture Committee delayed a vote on the crypto market structure bill due to a snowstorm, with partisan divisions still threatening momentum. Coinbase set up a new advisory board to address quantum risk, following Ethereum’s move to set up its Post Quantum team. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned AI development is accelerating faster than society’s ability to control it and AGI will arrive in 1-2 years. Clawdbot AI assistants pushed the limits of automation and safety as adoption spread quickly among developers, raising concerns of safeguards not ready for widespread AI agent usage. Tether added more Gold (XAUT) and expanded supply far faster than USDT, with gold-backed tokens growing roughly 38% quarter-over-quarter. UK crypto firms faced accelerating “debanking,” according to a lobbying group that reported billions in blocked or delayed bank transfers tied to crypto activity. Bitcoin mining stocks fell after Nvidia invested $2B in CoreWeave.

Crypto majors are red after a Sunday selloff, down 6-10% on the week; BTC -1% at $87,600; ETH -1% at $2,897, SOL -3% at $122; XRP -1% to $1.89. RIVER (+38%), ALGO (+4%) and MORPHO (+4%) led top movers. Gold hit $5,100 overnight, breaking $5k for the first time while Silver hit $110. GameFi tokens surged led by Axie Infinity, which jumped more than 130% in a week. Ethereum Foundation formed a dedicated post-quantum security team, elevating quantum-resistant cryptography to a top strategic priority. ZachXBT exposed the theft of $40M in cypto from a US government wallet allegedly by the son of the man in charge. CertiK said it is planning a U.S. IPO, positioning itself as a pure-play crypto security firm. UBS Group announced plans to offer Bitcoin and Ethereum trading to select wealthy clients. MoonPay signed an eight-figure, three-year title sponsorship deal with the X Games, launching the “MoonPay X Games League”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

BTC: 92.7k (-3%) | BTC.D: 59.7% (%). ETH: 3210 (-4%) | BNB: 925 (-1%) | SOL: 133 (-7%). Top Gainers: DASH, PUMP, SKY, ICP, M. BTC ETFs: -$395m | ETH ETFs: +$5m. Crypto falls, $900m liquidations on US-EU tariff war. Coinbase, White House clash on CLARITY Act. Senate Judiciary committee pushes back on bill. XMR pump tied to $282m+ exploit. ETH daily transaction ATH, gas fees record low. ETH exit queue at 0, entry queue at 2.5yr high. Saylor hints at ‘bigger BTC purchase’. Jefferies drops BTC support on quantum fear. BTC from Samourai case remains in reserve: Pitt. Anchorage Digital to raise $200m+ in funding. BTC rebound is bear market rally: CryptoQuant. GS exploring tokenization, prediction markets. Jupiter officially launches JupUSD. Nexo to sponsor Audi’s F1, BingX for Ferrari.

Crypto majors are red; BTC -1% at $95,400; ETH -1% at $3,310, SOL -1% at $144; XRP -2% to $2.06. DASH (+6%), SKY (+4%) and CHZ (+4%) led top movers. The Bank of America’s CEO said interest-bearing stablecoins could shift up to $6T out of bank deposits, framing part of the Senate bill debate. The Manhattan DA urged stronger crypto enforcement laws, pushing for harsher penalties for scams targeting vulnerable populations. Two solo Bitcoin miners each won nearly $300,000 in rare block rewards amid shifting mining dynamics. Ripple secured a $150M financing deal with LMAX Group to accelerate RLUSD adoption in institutional trading desks. Interactive Brokers announced 24/7 account funding powered by USDC.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 $2.37RENDER (+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.

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 $2.37RENDER (+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.

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.

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.

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

Commission-free stock and etf trading (u.S.), allowing users to trade equities alongside crypto using usd or usdc. Prediction markets, enabling trading on real-world outcomes like elections, sports, and economic data via a partnership with kalshi. Equity futures and perpetuals trading, expanding derivatives access directly inside the main coinbase app. Solana dex trading via jupiter, allowing users to swap solana tokens directly on coinbase. New borrowing functionality against btc and eth holdings. Coinbase token sales, allowing for ico launches and early-stage token support. Coinbase tokenize, an institutional platform designed to support tokenized assets, including tokenized stocks over time. Base app global launch, making coinbase’s onchain “everything app” available in more than 140 countries. Coinbase business, now generally available, offering payments, invoicing, and usdc-based tools for companies. Expanded stablecoin and payments apis, including embedded wallets and custom-branded stablecoins for builders. Coinbase advisor, an ai-powered assistant designed to help users navigate portfolios and coinbase products.

Crypto majors were mixed; btc+0.3% at $87,400; eth -2% at $2,870; bnb -2% at $838, sol -3% at $124. Beat (+26%), pippin (+9%) and cc (+4%) led top movers. Coinbase announced several new products last night, including prediction markets, stock trading, equity perps, ai advisors, borrowing, full dex integration and more. Senators proposed the safe crypto act, creating a federal task force to coordinate agencies on crypto scam enforcement and investor protection. The dtcc said it will issue tokenized securities on canton network, starting with tokenized u.S. Treasuries. Ex-alameda ceo caroline ellison left federal prison after 11 months, moving to another government facility or home confinement to serve the rest of her 2-year sentence. The acting cftc chair caroline pham left to join moonpay as its chief legal and administrative office. Citadel and other big banks are planning to spend $100m in the 2026 midterms, potentially opposing pro-crypto spending. Circle announced its arc builders fund, meant to support early-stage teams building apps and services on arc.

Crypto majors were mostly flat; btc -0.3% at $87,000; eth -1% at $2,930, bnb -1% at $858, sol even at $128. Night (+11%), morpho (+10%) and myx (+5%) led top movers. Bitwise forecasted new bitcoin all-time highs in 2026, pointing to structural factors like institutional capital inflows, regulatory clarity, and continued adoption to outweigh historical bearish factors. The sec ended its four-year investigation into aave, closing the file without recommending enforcement action. Visa expanded its stablecoin pilot to more us banks and to include settlement on solana. The fdic approved a proposal to implement the genius act, outlining how fdic-supervised banks could issue payment stablecoins through subsidiaries. Trump said he would be open to nominating democrats to the sec and cftc, a shift that could help unblock the stalled senate crypto market-structure bill. Elizabeth warren raised concerns about dex risks, flagging pancakeswap and alleging links to trump-connected flows and north korea–tied laundering. The ftc said nomad must repay recovered funds after the $186m 2022 bridge hack. Hong kong influencers face charges related to their promotion of the collapsed jpex exchange, which left investors with roughly $206 m in losses. The south korean government approved about $15m in debt relief for crypto traders.

Crypto majors were very red to start the week; btc -3% at $87,200; eth -6% at $2,950, bnb -2% at $868, sol -3% at $128. Xdc (+4%), cc (+3%) and sky (+2%) led top movers. Jpmorgan launched a tokenized money-market fund on ethereum, using onchain rails to settle fund shares. The senate punted the crypto market-structure markup to next year, delaying near-term progress on a major u.S. Framework bill. Coinbase and robinhood joined the new u.S. ‘tech force’ aimed at recruiting top engineers to build ai infra for the government. Metamask expanded beyond ethereum by adding native bitcoin support, letting users buy, send, and receive btc inside the wallet. Paypal applied for a bank charter in utah as its next potential step into the traditional banking system. Trump said he would “look at” pardoning samourai wallet developer keonne rodriguez, directing the attorney general to investigate the request ahead of his prison reporting date. Grayscale argued quantum computing was unlikely to move crypto valuations in 2026, while warning chains still needed long-term post-quantum upgrade planning. Bittensor (tao) completed its first halving event with issuance dropping from 7,200 tokens/day to 3,600.

Crypto majors were very red to start the week; btc -3% at $87,200; eth -6% at $2,950, bnb -2% at $868, sol -3% at $128. Xdc (+4%), cc (+3%) and sky (+2%) led top movers. Jpmorgan launched a tokenized money-market fund on ethereum, using onchain rails to settle fund shares. The senate punted the crypto market-structure markup to next year, delaying near-term progress on a major u.S. Framework bill. Coinbase and robinhood joined the new u.S. ‘tech force’ aimed at recruiting top engineers to build ai infra for the government. Metamask expanded beyond ethereum by adding native bitcoin support, letting users buy, send, and receive btc inside the wallet. Paypal applied for a bank charter in utah as its next potential step into the traditional banking system. Trump said he would “look at” pardoning samourai wallet developer keonne rodriguez, directing the attorney general to investigate the request ahead of his prison reporting date. Grayscale argued quantum computing was unlikely to move crypto valuations in 2026, while warning chains still needed long-term post-quantum upgrade planning. Bittensor (tao) completed its first halving event with issuance dropping from 7,200 tokens/day to 3,600.

Crypto majors were mostly flat over the weekend; btc even at $89,700; eth +1% at $3,150, bnb +1% at $888, sol +1% at $133. Mnt (+10%), merl (+3%) and trx (+3%) led top movers. The sec issued a no-action letter allowing certain tokenized stock offerings, giving firms some regulatory clarity to launch tokenized equities without immediate enforcement risk. The sec also issued an investor bulletin explaining the basics of crypto custody. The occ granted national bank charters to circle, ripple, and other crypto firms. Tether considered tokenizing its stock after pursuing a share sale that could value it around $500b. Vanguard’s quant equity head compared bitcoin to a “digital labubu” even as vanguard opened client access to trading crypto etf products. The uk proposed legislation to bring crypto under its full fca regulatory oversight. Xstocks enabled tokenized equities to move between solana and ethereum using chainlink’s ccip bridge. Netflix greenlit a crypto-themed comedy titled one attempt remaining, starring jennifer garner.

Crypto majors were broadly lower, falling 2–4% with BTC down 2% at $91,400, ETH down 2% at $3,130, BNB down 2% at $893, and SOL down 4% at $136, while ZEC (+4%) and TRX (+2%) led the day’s top movers. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said sovereign wealth funds have been steadily accumulating Bitcoin, adding that they “bought more” as BTC declined from $126K into the $80K range to build long-term positions. The IMF warned that rising stablecoin adoption could weaken central bank control in a new report examining currency substitution and monetary sovereignty risks. Solana and Coinbase’s Base network were linked through a new bridge secured by Chainlink and Coinbase infrastructure. The CFTC also approved spot crypto trading on CFTC-registered exchanges, with Bitnomial set to debut first. In the U.K., Reform UK received the country’s largest-ever political donation from a living donor—an $11.4M contribution from a Tether-linked investor. Meanwhile, recent research indicated that the ~$4B in Bitcoin ETF outflows seen in October–November stemmed primarily from leveraged basis-trade unwinds across major funds rather than investor panic.

Crypto majors traded slightly higher, with ETH leading gains post-Fusaka as BTC rose 1% to $93,000, ETH jumped 4% to $3,190, and BNB and SOL each added 1% to reach $909 and $143, respectively. Among top movers, ZEC (+10%), TAO (+8%), and DASH (+6%) outperformed. Large ETH holders resumed sizeable spot purchases following Monday’s liquidations, suggesting renewed institutional dip-buying. At the Dealbook Summit, Brian Armstrong noted that “top banks” are partnering with Coinbase on pilots for stablecoins, custody, and trading. BlackRock released its 2026 outlook with a risk-on tilt, maintaining an overweight position in U.S. equities and highlighting AI and rising stablecoin adoption as “megaforces” reshaping markets. Meanwhile, Binance introduced “Binance Junior,” a crypto savings account for minors with extensive parental oversight, and Startale—Sony’s Soneium blockchain partner—launched USDSC, a stablecoin set to serve as the default settlement asset on the Soneium L2.

Crypto majors are sharply higher, climbing 6–10% following Vanguard’s crypto debut and supportive commentary from Bank of America, with BTC up 6% to $92,900, ETH up 9% to $3,070, BNB up 7% to $899, and SOL up 10% to $142. Among top movers, SUI gained 24%, PENGU 19%, and LINK 18%. Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade is scheduled to launch today, aiming to improve mainnet ingestion of L2 data and reduce rollup costs to enhance scalability. Bank of America is now recommending a 1–4% crypto allocation for clients across Merrill Lynch and the Private Bank. On the corporate front, Kraken has agreed to acquire tokenization platform Backed Finance to accelerate the adoption of tokenized stocks, while Chainlink introduced its “LINK Everything” initiative, a comprehensive tokenization stack featuring CCIP, compliance tools, and expanded data and compute services. In the regulatory and leadership landscape, crypto-friendly Kevin Hassett is now an 85% favorite to become the next Federal Reserve Chair after Jerome Powell, Binance has appointed cofounder He Yi as Co-CEO, and the UK has formally created a new property category for crypto and NFTs through its newly passed Property Act.

Crypto majors are green and reversing yesterday’s selloff, with BTC up 2% at $87,400, ETH flat at $2,820, BNB up 2% at $842, and SOL up 2% at $129. Among top movers, Fartcoin (+14%), SPX (+12%), and PUMP (+9%) led gains. Vanguard announced it will begin allowing trading of crypto ETFs and mutual funds on its brokerage platform, ending its long-standing opposition. Coinbase leadership and Marc Andreessen were sued over an alleged years-long insider-trading scheme. Ripple secured a payments license in Singapore and expanded XRP and RLUSD payment services there. Vitalik Buterin warned that shifting Zcash governance toward token-based voting could erode privacy protections. Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman stated that bank regulators are working on stablecoin rules. Anthropic released a report showing that AI agents discovered zero-day exploits in crypto protocols during testing and pose a threat to vulnerable smart contracts. Meanwhile, House Republicans issued a 50-page report on “Operation Chokepoint 2.0,” alleging that the Fed, FDIC, OCC, and SEC covertly pressured banks to avoid crypto through pause letters, informal guidance, and SAB 121, ultimately debanking more than 30 firms.

Crypto majors are green and reversing yesterday’s selloff, with BTC up 2% at $87,400, ETH flat at $2,820, BNB up 2% at $842, and SOL up 2% at $129. Among top movers, Fartcoin (+14%), SPX (+12%), and PUMP (+9%) led gains. Vanguard announced it will begin allowing trading of crypto ETFs and mutual funds on its brokerage platform, ending its long-standing opposition. Coinbase leadership and Marc Andreessen were sued over an alleged years-long insider-trading scheme. Ripple secured a payments license in Singapore and expanded XRP and RLUSD payment services there. Vitalik Buterin warned that shifting Zcash governance toward token-based voting could erode privacy protections. Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman stated that bank regulators are working on stablecoin rules. Anthropic released a report showing that AI agents discovered zero-day exploits in crypto protocols during testing and pose a threat to vulnerable smart contracts. Meanwhile, House Republicans issued a 50-page report on “Operation Chokepoint 2.0,” alleging that the Fed, FDIC, OCC, and SEC covertly pressured banks to avoid crypto through pause letters, informal guidance, and SAB 121, ultimately debanking more than 30 firms.

Crypto majors slid sharply, reversing all of last week’s gains, with BTC down 6% to $85,800, ETH down 6% to $2,820, BNB falling 7% to $822, and SOL dropping 7% to $127. Among top movers, MYX (+15%) and JST (+4%) led the market. More than $650 million in positions were liquidated over the past day, including $580 million in longs after BTC dipped below $86,000. ZEC suffered the steepest decline among major tokens, falling 20% to $355 and 35% on the week. Meanwhile, Tether founder Paolo Ardoino again addressed the latest wave of Tether FUD, reiterating that the company is not at risk of insolvency. In regulatory developments, China’s central bank reaffirmed that crypto remains illegal and signaled a coming crackdown. Robinhood announced a partnership with Susquehanna to launch a new CFTC-licensed exchange, paving the way for a major expansion into prediction markets. Pavel Durov revealed Cocoon, a new decentralized confidential compute network where GPU operators earn TON rewards. JPMorgan also entered the spotlight with a new structured BTC-linked product that offers investors a minimum 16% yield—up to 50% depending on BTC’s performance—with downside protection of up to 30%.

Crypto majors were slightly red, with BTC down 1% at $86,600 and ETH down 1% at $2,910, while BNB gained 1% to $856 and SOL held steady at $136. Among top movers, MON (+24%), SPX (+13%), and IP (+7%) led the market. In policy and institutional developments, Texas launched its Bitcoin reserve with a $5 million purchase of BlackRock’s IBIT ETF, marking the first deployment of its approved $10 million BTC budget. U.S. Bank completed a test of issuing a proprietary stablecoin on the Stellar network, and MoonPay secured a New York trust charter, joining firms like Coinbase and Ripple to expand institutional custody and service capabilities. Polymarket received CFTC approval to reenter the U.S., enabling it to onboard domestic users, brokers, and intermediaries, while Kalshi was blocked in Nevada from offering sports and election markets after a judge reversed an earlier ruling. Klarna introduced its own stablecoin, KlarnaUSD, on Tempo. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security has reportedly been investigating Bitmain as a national security risk, examining whether the company can remotely access its equipment.

Crypto majors rallied alongside a broad market surge, with BTC up 2% to $87,400, ETH up 4% to $2,920, BNB up 1% to $850, and SOL up 5% to $136, while KAS (+22%), ENA (+13%), and SUI (+11%) led the day’s top movers. The NASDAQ jumped 2.7% as stocks such as GOOG (+6%) and TSLA (+7%) posted strong gains. In policy and industry developments, the White House launched the “Genesis Mission,” described as a Manhattan Project–style initiative for AI, and Binance along with CZ faced new accusations of enabling crypto transactions for Hamas. Kraken hinted at a debit card debut expected today, and Tether purchased another 1 million Rumble shares, pushing the YouTube rival’s stock sharply higher. Meanwhile, the European Central Bank reiterated its warnings that the rapid growth of stablecoins could introduce stability risks to the wider financial system.

Crypto majors rallied alongside a broad market surge, with BTC up 2% to $87,400, ETH up 4% to $2,920, BNB up 1% to $850, and SOL up 5% to $136, while KAS (+22%), ENA (+13%), and SUI (+11%) led the day’s top movers. The NASDAQ jumped 2.7% as stocks such as GOOG (+6%) and TSLA (+7%) posted strong gains. In policy and industry developments, the White House launched the “Genesis Mission,” described as a Manhattan Project–style initiative for AI, and Binance along with CZ faced new accusations of enabling crypto transactions for Hamas. Kraken hinted at a debit card debut expected today, and Tether purchased another 1 million Rumble shares, pushing the YouTube rival’s stock sharply higher. Meanwhile, the European Central Bank reiterated its warnings that the rapid growth of stablecoins could introduce stability risks to the wider financial system.

Crypto majors slipped slightly after the weekend rally cooled, with BTC down 1% at $86,000, ETH down 1% at $2,800, BNB down 1% at $840, and SOL down 1% at $129. Among top movers, CC (+12%), XDC (+3%), and AAVE (+3%) led gains. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has remained in Extreme Fear for 12 consecutive days. Coinbase acquired Tensor’s Vector dot Fun team, transferring the TNSR token to the foundation. Satoshi Nakamoto’s estimated BTC fortune fell by roughly $41 billion during Friday’s selloff. Zcash developers outlined preparations for future quantum threats, claiming ZEC’s protocol design and upgrade paths leave it better positioned than Bitcoin for a cryptographic transition. Cardano’s network experienced a “poisoned” transaction attack that caused a chain split. Meanwhile, crypto industry lobbyists held a private tax-policy dinner with lawmakers to advocate for friendlier digital-asset tax treatment amid broader market-structure debates. Additionally, Strike CEO Jack Mallers said JPMorgan closed his bank accounts without providing an explanation.

Btc: 81.6k (-11%) | btc.D: 58.8% (-0.5%). Eth: 2665 (-12%) | bnb: 800 (-11%) | sol: 123 (-13%). Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw significant outflows, with broader crypto markets falling sharply as strong jobs data reduced expectations for interest-rate cuts. Bitcoin’s technicals weakened, with RSI hitting a three-year low and the price hovering only slightly above a major strategy’s average entry level. Major holders were reported to be selling, including a long-term wallet unloading $1.4 billion in BTC and another entity selling 10,000 ETH to support a share buyback. Institutions faced pressure as well, with concerns that certain digital-asset-related companies could be removed from major indexes, while one prominent mining-related firm carried billions in unrealized losses. Some attributed part of the sell-off to a software glitch. Meanwhile, policy and corporate developments continued: a U.S. representative introduced new crypto legislation, Metaplanet announced plans to purchase $95 million in BTC, Coinbase launched ETH-backed loans through Morpho, and Securitize partnered with Plume to expand real-world-asset offerings. India also signaled plans to launch an ARC stablecoin.

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Crypto majors are slightly green and rebounding after a strong NVDA earnings beat lifted broader markets, with BTC up 1% to $91,800, ETH down 2% to $3,020, BNB down 2% to $900, and SOL up 2% to $142. Among top movers, ATOM and Pi each gained 10%, while FET rose 8% and ZEC added 7%. Despite short-term strength, Bitcoin and Ethereum charts have printed death crosses—patterns that often signal extended weakness but can also coincide with local bottoms. U.S. interest rate-cut odds have fallen to just 33% after delayed economic data and FOMC minutes dampened expectations for a December cut. On the tech front, Vitalik Buterin warned that quantum computing could compromise Ethereum’s current cryptography by 2028, urging a shift to quantum-resistant security within four years. Industry developments continue to accelerate: Kraken confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO one day after securing an $800 million raise; Coinbase hinted at a “new era” following code leaks suggesting early work on prediction markets and stock-trading modules; and the UAE tripled its position in BlackRock’s IBIT to $518 million. Regulatory and legal actions also made headlines as Samourai Wallet co-founder Bill Hill received a four-year sentence for operating an unlicensed Bitcoin mixing service. Meanwhile, Bitcoin miner fees fell to a 12-month low, tightening margins across the mining sector. In corporate disputes, Anthony Pompliano’s potential $400 million payout from ProCap’s Bitcoin DAT is being challenged by Glazer Capital ahead of the December merger vote. Looking ahead, India announced plans to launch a stablecoin called ARC—pegged 1:1 to the rupee under its CBDC framework—in Q1 2026.

Crypto majors were slightly green ahead of tonight’s major NVDA earnings call, with BTC hovering around $91,300, ETH up 2% at $3,090, BNB up 1% at $922, and SOL also up 1% at $139. Among top movers, MYX (+38%), STRK (+30%), and ZEC (+10%) led the pack. Bitcoin’s latest 30% drawdown unfolded far more rapidly—over 42 days—compared with the previous two drawdowns in Summer 2024 (147 days) and April 2025 (77 days). Kraken raised $800M at a $20B valuation in a round led by Jane Street, DRW, Oppenheimer, and a $200M stake from Citadel. The Ethereum Foundation outlined new goals for its upcoming Interop Layer, designed to unify all EVM L2s and make them function as “one chain.” In regulatory news, the OCC said national banks may hold and spend crypto in certain cases, such as paying for gas or testing applications. New Hampshire launched the first Bitcoin-backed municipal bond, while Mt. Gox moved 10,608 BTC—nearly $1B—from a cold wallet to new addresses, renewing expectations of imminent creditor repayments. Meanwhile, Tether made a strategic investment in Ledn to expand bitcoin-backed lending.

Crypto majors are very red as btc briefly fell below $90k; btc -4% at $91,300; eth -5% at $3,050, bnb -2% at $915, sol -3% at $137. Icp (+9%), aster (+7%) and hype (+5%) led top movers. Crypto fear & greed remained in extreme fear at 11, now in that range for 6 straight days. Bitcoin wiped out its 2025 gains after falling below $92k (briefly sub-$90k), now down 2% on the ytd. The cboe unveiled “continuous” bitcoin and ethereum futures with 10-year terms as a perps-like alternative. The white house is considering to allow the irs to track and tax crypto holdings on foreign exchanges. Vitalik buterin and the ethereum foundation launched kohaku as a new initiative to bake privacy and security into ethereum wallets instead of treating them as add-ons. Trump international maldives announced tokenized real-estate stakes, letting investors buy blockchain-based shares in its 80-villa luxury resort. Hive stock jumped after posting record q2 revenue and landing new ai-infra deals, as investors rotated into miners despite broader crypto weakness. Japan is changing its crypto tax rules, dropping cap gains from 55% to 20%. Coinbase ventures announced an investment in usd ai.

Crypto majors are very red as btc briefly fell below $90k; btc -4% at $91,300; eth -5% at $3,050, bnb -2% at $915, sol -3% at $137. Icp (+9%), aster (+7%) and hype (+5%) led top movers. Crypto fear & greed remained in extreme fear at 11, now in that range for 6 straight days. Bitcoin wiped out its 2025 gains after falling below $92k (briefly sub-$90k), now down 2% on the ytd. The cboe unveiled “continuous” bitcoin and ethereum futures with 10-year terms as a perps-like alternative. The white house is considering to allow the irs to track and tax crypto holdings on foreign exchanges. Vitalik buterin and the ethereum foundation launched kohaku as a new initiative to bake privacy and security into ethereum wallets instead of treating them as add-ons. Trump international maldives announced tokenized real-estate stakes, letting investors buy blockchain-based shares in its 80-villa luxury resort. Hive stock jumped after posting record q2 revenue and landing new ai-infra deals, as investors rotated into miners despite broader crypto weakness. Japan is changing its crypto tax rules, dropping cap gains from 55% to 20%. Coinbase ventures announced an investment in usd ai.

Crypto majors were mostly flat over the weekend after Bitcoin briefly dipped below $94,000 before recovering to $95,400. ETH gained 1% to trade near $3,180, BNB remained steady at $930, and SOL rose 2% to $142. Among top movers, UNI, IMX, and ENA each climbed about 4%. ZEC also briefly bounced above $700 on Sunday after Cobie commented on the fundamentals behind its recent rally. Market sentiment stayed deeply negative, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index holding in Extreme Fear at 14 after touching 10 on Friday. On the macro side, JPMorgan identified roughly $94,000 as a key Bitcoin support level based on mining costs and projected potential upside toward $170,000. Institutional activity also made headlines, as Harvard reportedly added about $350 million of Bitcoin through IBIT in Q3—an increase of 257% from its June filing—while BlackRock’s BUIDL fund expanded to Binance and BNB.

Crypto majors fell 7–12% in one of the year’s biggest selloffs, with Bitcoin down 8% to $95,200, Ethereum down 11% to $3,100, BNB down 7% to $895, and Solana down 12% to $137. A few assets bucked the trend, with ZEC up 3% and LEO up 1% among top movers. Bitcoin miners and crypto-related equities were hit as well, including declines in MicroStrategy (-7%), Coinbase (-7%), and Robinhood (-9%). Market sentiment remained deeply negative, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index holding in Extreme Fear at 16. In more positive news, JPMorgan analysts turned bullish on Circle, upgrading the stock to Overweight and raising their price target on expectations of faster USDC and stablecoin growth; Cathie Wood’s ARK added $30 million in shares. Jack Dorsey’s Cash App announced that stablecoin payments on Solana and other networks are planned for early 2026. Separately, reports surfaced that China state-backed hackers allegedly used Anthropic’s Claude Code to assist in a major cyberattack affecting roughly 30 companies. Additional disclosures revealed Epstein estate emails referencing Bitcoin discussions between Brock Pierce and Larry Summers at Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan townhouse. Meanwhile, Emory University doubled its Bitcoin holdings in Grayscale’s BTC Trust, bringing its total to $52 million.

Crypto majors traded lower, with most down 1–2% before rebounding on news of the US government reopening. Bitcoin (BTC) fell 2% to $103,200, Ethereum (ETH) slipped 1% to $3,500, Binance Coin (BNB) lost 1% to $966, and Solana (SOL) declined 2% to $157. XRP stood out, gaining 2% on the day and 9% over the week ahead of its ETF launch. Among top movers, AB surged 30%, while ZEC and QNT rose 8% and 7%, respectively. In macro and policy news, the White House Press Secretary remarked that October CPI data “may never come,” sparking market chatter. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index hit 15 (Extreme Fear) last night—its lowest since March 4, 2025. FanDuel announced a partnership with CME to launch a prediction market platform called FanDuel Predicts, while the U.S. Department of Justice created a Crypto Scam Strike Force with the FBI and Secret Service to combat international “pig-butchering” networks tied to organized crime. Coinbase revealed plans to leave Delaware and reincorporate in Texas, citing a friendlier regulatory environment and stronger governance protections. Meanwhile, SEC Chair Paul Atkins clarified that network tokens and digital collectibles are not considered securities unless investor profit expectations depend on third-party managerial efforts. Visa launched a pilot to pay creators and gig workers in USDC, allowing fiat-funded payouts to settle on stablecoin rails ahead of a broader 2026 rollout. Separately, Arthur Hayes advised Zcash holders to withdraw ZEC from exchanges into shielded wallets amid heightened volatility and liquidity concerns.

Crypto majors are rebounding after Tuesday’s selloff, with Bitcoin (BTC) up 1% at $105,000, while Ethereum (ETH) remains even at $3,550, Binance Coin (BNB) steady at $978, and Solana (SOL) down 2% at $159. Among top movers, CC (+30%), SKY (+15%), DCR (+13%), and ASTER (+10%) led the gains. Meteora’s MET token surged 35% following news of the Uniswap fee switch. Meanwhile, Ethereum whales have accumulated over $350 million during the latest dip, with indications that institutional players are behind the buying. Circle confirmed it is evaluating an $ARC token for its stablecoin chain, while Coinbase reportedly abandoned its planned $2 billion acquisition of stablecoin firm BVNK, according to Fortune. In other developments, SoFi introduced crypto trading for its customers, offering BTC, ETH, SOL, and more. JPMorgan also launched its deposit token, JPM Coin (JPMD), on Base—marking a major expansion of its blockchain products aimed at institutional clients.

Crypto majors are trading in the red after an overnight dip, with Bitcoin (BTC) down 1% at $104,800, Ethereum (ETH) down 1% at $3,550, Binance Coin (BNB) down 2% at $978, and Solana (SOL) down 3% at $163. Among top movers, Uniswap (UNI) surged 20% and Aerodrome (AERO) gained 16%, while Zcash (ZEC) tumbled 25% to $474 but remains up 16% on the week. The US Treasury and IRS issued new guidance making it easier for ETFs to stake crypto tokens and distribute rewards to investors. Uniswap also announced a major governance proposal to activate its fee switch, conduct an initial 100 million UNI token burn, and introduce several other changes, helping boost UNI by 20%. Meanwhile, the US Senate released its first draft of a crypto market structure bill, marking a significant step toward advancing regulatory clarity. In corporate news, Jack Dorsey’s Square revealed support for Bitcoin payments across its 4 million merchants, while Gemini’s stock dropped 12% after reporting a $159.5 million net loss for Q3.

Crypto majors are trading in the red after an overnight dip, with Bitcoin (BTC) down 1% at $104,800, Ethereum (ETH) down 1% at $3,550, Binance Coin (BNB) down 2% at $978, and Solana (SOL) down 3% at $163. Among top movers, Uniswap (UNI) surged 20% and Aerodrome (AERO) gained 16%, while Zcash (ZEC) tumbled 25% to $474 but remains up 16% on the week. The US Treasury and IRS issued new guidance making it easier for ETFs to stake crypto tokens and distribute rewards to investors. Uniswap also announced a major governance proposal to activate its fee switch, conduct an initial 100 million UNI token burn, and introduce several other changes, helping boost UNI by 20%. Meanwhile, the US Senate released its first draft of a crypto market structure bill, marking a significant step toward advancing regulatory clarity. In corporate news, Jack Dorsey’s Square revealed support for Bitcoin payments across its 4 million merchants, while Gemini’s stock dropped 12% after reporting a $159.5 million net loss for Q3.