Opinion by: Robert Schmitt, founder and co-CEO at Cork DeFi has entered its institutional phase. As large investors dip their toes into crypto ETFs and digital asset treasuries (DATs), the ecosystem is gradually evolving into an institutional-grade financial system in its own right, with the introduction of new financial instruments and digital counterparts of well-established …
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TLDR Bit Digital has decided to exit Bitcoin mining and refocus on Ethereum and AI infrastructure. Ethereum becomes a core part of Bit Digital’s strategy, with over 150,000 ETH staked for rewards. AI infrastructure is prioritized through Bit Digital’s majority stake in WhiteFiber, focusing on compute capacity. WhiteFiber investment is seen as a long-term strategic …
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Revolut has begun offering full banking services in Mexico after receiving a banking license through a direct application. The neobank aims to cater to a digital-first market seeking a trusted alternative to traditional banking institutions. Revolut Reaches Milestone in Mexico, Becomes a Full Digital Bank Revolut, a fintech neobank institution headquartered in London, has become …
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Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase or sign up for a service, Bitcoin.com may receive a commission. Our editorial content is independent and based on objective analysis. As 2026 begins, the top crypto exchanges are setting a strong tone for the year ahead, continuing to raise …
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Sats Terminal is the first native Bitcoin super app, bringing together Bitcoin loans, yield, and trading in a single interface and developer SDK. Sats Terminal is backed by YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs), Coinbase Ventures, and Draper Associates. The founders of Sats Terminal recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the technology: Stan …
The government of São Paulo, Brazil prohibited the registration of documents linking tokens to real‑estate properties at the request of a group of registrars. The action halts a market operating in a gray zone, which must now wait for proper regulation. Registration of Real Estate Tokenization Projects Stopped by the São Paolo Government The city of …
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Bitcoin plunged below $82,000 on Jan. 30, 2026, marking its weakest level since November 2025, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East triggered a sharp sell-off. Bitcoin Hits Two-Month Low Amid Middle East Tensions Bitcoin tumbled below the $82,000 mark early Friday, Jan. 30, as global markets continued to reel from escalating military rhetoric in …
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Crypto payments firm Mesh has raised $75 million in Series C funding, reaching a $1 billion valuation as it expands its mission to unify fragmented digital asset payment rails worldwide. Major Funding Round Sees Mesh Hit $1 Billion Valuation Mesh, a global crypto payments network, has secured $75 million in a Series C funding round, …
Ledger has expanded its support for the Tezos ecosystem by integrating Etherlink, Tezos’ EVM-compatible smart rollup into Ledger signers and Ledger wallet. New Staking Opportunities Ledger has unveiled extended support for the Tezos ecosystem, broadening its integration from Tezos Layer 1 to Etherlink, the network’s EVM-compatible smart rollup. The expansion delivers full compatibility for Etherlink …
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Bybit’s push to offer neobank-style services is testing how far crypto exchanges can expand into traditional finance (TradFi), highlighting regulatory hurdles and the growing reliance on licensed banking partners. Bybit CEO Ben Zhou announced the exchange’s push into retail banking on Thursday, with a planned launch of its retail banking product, “MyBank,” in February. The …
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The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) finalized the forfeiture of over $400 million in cryptocurrency and other assets tied to Helix, an early Bitcoin-era darknet mixing service, according to a statement released Thursday. The assets were seized from Larry Harmon, the operator of Helix, which processed transactions between 2014 and 2017. The crypto mixer …
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TLDR: Buterin withdrew 16,384 ETH to personally fund open-source projects as Ethereum Foundation reduces spending. The initiative supports secure hardware, privacy applications, and biotechnology with verifiable infrastructure. Ethereum Foundation maintains focus on core blockchain development while Buterin handles ecosystem projects. Funding prioritizes genuine open-source access over commercial API models for user self-sovereignty tools. Ethereum …
Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group plans to focus on building more durable infrastructure throughout 2026 to spur greater adoption among companies and institutions. Circle chief product and technology officer Nikhil Chandhok said in a blog post on Thursday that the company is aiming to push Arc, its layer-1 blockchain designed for institutional and large-scale use, …
Bitcoin’s price downtrend may not be as short-lived as many holders anticipate, says crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen. “Bitcoin’s likely going to keep bleeding against the stock market,” Cowen said in a video on Thursday, adding that strong expectations of a “massive rotation” from metals like gold and silver into crypto may be misplaced. The prices …
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US President Donald Trump is expected to nominate Bitcoin-friendly Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve when he announces his pick on Friday. Trump said on Thursday that he will be announcing his pick to replace the central bank’s current chair, Jerome Powell, whose term finishes in May, on Friday morning, with …
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