French authorities investigate data breach of crypto tax platform
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A local news outlet reported that a hacking group called the Shiny Hunters sent ransom demands to Waltio after seizing personal data from about 50,000 users.
A local news outlet reported that a hacking group called the Shiny Hunters sent ransom demands to Waltio after seizing personal data from about 50,000 users.
Authors: Turner Wright ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-23 17:26:53
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A ‘tsunami’ of wealth is headed for crypto: Nansen’s Alex Svanevik
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Nansen co-founder Alex Svanevik believes a “tidal wave” of new money is set to enter crypto, potentially doubling the total market cap.
Nansen co-founder Alex Svanevik believes a “tidal wave” of new money is set to enter crypto, potentially doubling the total market cap.
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Crypto takeaways from Davos: Politics and money collide
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Crypto is shedding its illicit money image, but central bankers at the World Economic Forum in Davos 2026 warned it threatens monetary sovereignty.
Crypto is shedding its illicit money image, but central bankers at the World Economic Forum in Davos 2026 warned it threatens monetary sovereignty.
Authors: Yohan Yun ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-23 13:53:08
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Restaking promises yield but delivers only stacked risk and no real value
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Restaking yields come from token emissions and VC incentives, not productive activity. Complex models concentrate power among large operators, while compounding risk cascades.
Restaking yields come from token emissions and VC incentives, not productive activity. Complex models concentrate power among large operators, while compounding risk cascades.
Authors: Laura Wallendal ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-23 12:30:00
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BOJ Maintains Steady Policy, Heightened Intervention Watch, while PBOC sets Dollar Fix Below CNY7.0
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The dollar is mixed as the last North American session of the week gets underway. As widely expected, the Bank of Japan left rates on hold and the gyrations of the yen immediately afterward gave rise to some speculation of material intervention. We are a bit skeptical but recognize the [...]
The dollar is mixed as the last North American session of the week gets underway. As widely expected, the Bank of Japan left rates on hold and the gyrations of the yen immediately afterward gave rise to some speculation of material intervention. We are a bit skeptical but recognize the [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-23 11:59:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-23 11:59:00
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Bitcoin enters ‘early bear phase’ as $84K becomes key BTC support
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Bitcoin's profit cycle has turned negative for the first time since 2023, suggesting that BTC is transitioning into a bear market
Bitcoin's profit cycle has turned negative for the first time since 2023, suggesting that BTC is transitioning into a bear market
Authors: Nancy Lubale ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-23 11:07:56
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Bitcoin offers ‘no haven’ from Trump’s Greenland dreams
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US President Donald Trump has decided not to invade Greenland, which gives Bitcoin some relief from the geopolitical pressures that have been weighing on its price chart.
US President Donald Trump has decided not to invade Greenland, which gives Bitcoin some relief from the geopolitical pressures that have been weighing on its price chart.
Authors: Aaron Wood ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-22 14:43:43
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The critical reason you should never ask ChatGPT for legal advice
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Using AI chatbots for legal advice matters may put attorney-client privilege at risk, and the chat logs could be used against you in court.
Using AI chatbots for legal advice matters may put attorney-client privilege at risk, and the chat logs could be used against you in court.
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Bitcoin diamond hand BTC selling not ‘repeat of 2017, 2021,’ research warns
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Bitcoin long-term holders of two years or more broke records during 2024 and 2025, says a new analysis of the latest bull market.
Bitcoin long-term holders of two years or more broke records during 2024 and 2025, says a new analysis of the latest bull market.
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-22 12:50:00
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Bitcoin doesn’t have 20 years because the quantum threat is already here
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Bitcoin’s 20-year quantum timeline collapses. 25% of the Bitcoin supply sits in vulnerable addresses requiring urgent migration.
Bitcoin’s 20-year quantum timeline collapses. 25% of the Bitcoin supply sits in vulnerable addresses requiring urgent migration.
Authors: Youssef El Maddarsi ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-22 12:30:00
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‘Totally absurd’: Circle CEO rejects bank-run fears over stablecoin yields
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At the World Economic Forum, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire rejected claims that stablecoin yields could spark bank runs, pointing to money market funds and broader shifts in finance.
At the World Economic Forum, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire rejected claims that stablecoin yields could spark bank runs, pointing to money market funds and broader shifts in finance.
Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-22 12:27:54
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A Collective Sigh of Relief
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The two sources of strain on the global capital markets have eased. President Trump has backed away from military threats to take Greenland and will not go forward with tariff threat on European countries for February 1. After a dramatic sell-off on Tuesday, which some compared to what [...]
The two sources of strain on the global capital markets have eased. President Trump has backed away from military threats to take Greenland and will not go forward with tariff threat on European countries for February 1. After a dramatic sell-off on Tuesday, which some compared to what [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-22 11:59:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-22 11:59:00
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Former Alameda CEO to be released from US custody after 440 days
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Scheduled for release from a halfway house on Wednesday, former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison will have served 440 days in federal custody.
Scheduled for release from a halfway house on Wednesday, former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison will have served 440 days in federal custody.
Authors: Turner Wright ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-21 15:23:41
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Bitcoin eyes $90K as Trump sees crypto bill signing 'very soon'
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Bitcoin joined stocks in a relief bounce as US President Donald Trump hinted at new legislation "very soon" and a doubling of the Dow Jones.
Bitcoin joined stocks in a relief bounce as US President Donald Trump hinted at new legislation "very soon" and a doubling of the Dow Jones.
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-21 15:05:27
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‘If you want to be great, make enemies’: Solana economist Max Resnick
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Solana economist Max Resnick is OK with making enemies in the pursuit of what he thinks is the optimal course of action for ETH and SOL.
Solana economist Max Resnick is OK with making enemies in the pursuit of what he thinks is the optimal course of action for ETH and SOL.
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Trade finance is the biggest opportunity in blockchain
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Trade finance’s financing gap and paper-based inefficiencies create blockchain’s largest opportunity. Tokenized receivables can unlock global liquidity for SMEs.
Trade finance’s financing gap and paper-based inefficiencies create blockchain’s largest opportunity. Tokenized receivables can unlock global liquidity for SMEs.
Authors: Billy Sebell ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-21 12:30:00
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Eerie and Nervous Calm in Capital Markets
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There are many moving pieces and Japan’s finance minister call for market calm seemed to help. Japan’s 30- and 40-year yields fell around 15 bp today after yesterday’s surge. There is a fragile calm in the capital markets today, and the dollar is mostly consolidating against the G10 [...]
There are many moving pieces and Japan’s finance minister call for market calm seemed to help. Japan’s 30- and 40-year yields fell around 15 bp today after yesterday’s surge. There is a fragile calm in the capital markets today, and the dollar is mostly consolidating against the G10 [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-21 11:59:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-21 11:59:00
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RLUSD Continues to Build on Momentum: Binance Lists RLUSD on Ethereum, with XRPL coming soon
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RLUSD, Ripple’s U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, will be listed for spot trading on Binance, one of the world’s leading digital asset exchanges.
RLUSD, Ripple’s U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, will be listed for spot trading on Binance, one of the world’s leading digital asset exchanges.
Source: Crypto, Blockchain and FinTech Industry Insights Blog | Ripple ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-21 00:00:00
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MasterZ × IOTA Launch Europe’s Next Generation of Builders
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MasterZ and IOTA are launching a fully online European hackathon (Feb–Mar 2026) that starts with guided learning and leads to building real Web3 products. Top teams present in Berlin, with opportunities for grants, incubation, and long-term ecosystem collaboration.
MasterZ and IOTA are launching a fully online European hackathon (Feb–Mar 2026) that starts with guided learning and leads to building real Web3 products. Top teams present in Berlin, with opportunities for grants, incubation, and long-term ecosystem collaboration.
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Bitcoin trader keeps $100K BTC target as gold price hits record $4,750
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Bitcoin sellers entered at the Wall Street open to drive BTC price action below $90,000, but a six-figure price target stayed in play.
Bitcoin sellers entered at the Wall Street open to drive BTC price action below $90,000, but a six-figure price target stayed in play.
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-20 15:13:57
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Crypto mortgages in US face valuation risks, regulatory uncertainty
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Some lenders are willing to accept Bitcoin and recognize crypto holdings when considering a mortgage application, but issues around risk remain.
Some lenders are willing to accept Bitcoin and recognize crypto holdings when considering a mortgage application, but issues around risk remain.
Authors: Aaron Wood ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-20 13:37:28
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Why digital asset treasuries that only hodl may fall short
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Passive crypto hoarding exposes DATs to compliance risks while missing opportunities to provide patient capital. DAT 2.0 invests in infrastructure supporting ecosystem longevity.
Passive crypto hoarding exposes DATs to compliance risks while missing opportunities to provide patient capital. DAT 2.0 invests in infrastructure supporting ecosystem longevity.
Authors: Mike Maloney ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-20 12:30:00
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Drama Unfolds: Stocks, Bonds, and the Dollar have Been Sold
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The markets are reacting dramatically to recent developments. Stocks and bonds have been sold, gold and silver are at record highs, and the US dollar has been sold aggressively. President Trump is in Davos and has not relented on his demand for Greenland and he seeks to cajole others into [...]
The markets are reacting dramatically to recent developments. Stocks and bonds have been sold, gold and silver are at record highs, and the US dollar has been sold aggressively. President Trump is in Davos and has not relented on his demand for Greenland and he seeks to cajole others into [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-20 11:50:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-20 11:50:00
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Bitcoin holders see first 30-day stretch of realized losses since late 2023
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Gold hit fresh record highs on Tuesday as rising geopolitical tensions and trade-war fears continued to push investors toward safe-haven assets.
Gold hit fresh record highs on Tuesday as rising geopolitical tensions and trade-war fears continued to push investors toward safe-haven assets.
Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-20 08:28:48
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Checkpoint #8: Jan 2026
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Ethereum’s All Core Developer calls are a lot to keep up with, so this "Checkpoint" series aims for high-level updates roughly every 4-8 weeks, depending on what’s happening in core development. See the previous update here. If you enjoy reading core development updates, you may also be...
Ethereum’s All Core Developer calls are a lot to keep up with, so this "Checkpoint" series aims for high-level updates roughly every 4-8 weeks, depending on what’s happening in core development. See the previous update here. If you enjoy reading core development updates, you may also be...
Keywords: Research & Development
Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-20 00:00:00
Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2026-01-20 00:00:00
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