The Ethereum Foundation has formed a dedicated post-quantum security team as the ecosystem moves from long-term research into active execution to address the growing risks posed by quantum computing. Ethereum Devs and Researchers Prepare for Quantum Future With Dedicated Security Unit The initiative was announced Jan. 23, 2026, and is driven by a reassessment of …
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A potential U.S. military strike on Iran could trigger prolonged regional conflict and significant global economic disruption, according to geopolitical commentary shared in a recent Youtube interview with the host of the Predictive History channel. Xueqin Jiang Argues Iran Conflict Would Ripple Across Global Trade In a recent discussion published on Youtube, Xueqin Jiang, host …
Over the past seven days, the crypto economy coughed up roughly $220 billion and is now wobbling right around the $3 trillion line. Bitcoin slipped 6.6%, a broad swath of altcoins face-planted, yet a stubborn handful still walked away with gains this week. Bloodied Majors, Breakout Outliers: Crypto’s Winners and Losers in a Brutal Week …
TLDR: Ethereum’s stability near $3,000 shows the market absorbed deleveraging without forced liquidations. Total ETH derivatives open interest fell to $16.9B, reflecting reduced leverage across exchanges. Binance open interest remains elevated, indicating liquidity concentration on the deepest venue. Analysts view the consolidation phase as long-term accumulation ahead of a major expansion move. Ethereum has …
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Brazil streamlines rules for banks entering the crypto industry, a Colombian pension fund-manager reveals the development of a bitcoin investment product, and Revolut applies for a banking license in Peru. Brazil Streamlines …
Nifty Gateway announces platform closure and moves to withdrawal‑only mode, with asset withdrawal instructions for users. The non-fungible token ( NFT) marketplace Nifty Gateway announced that the platform will close on February 23, 2026 and is entering withdrawal‑only mode immediately, asking customers holding USD, ETH balances or NFTs to follow emailed instructions to move assets …
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ZBD secures $40 million Series C to expand bitcoin and blockchain payment rails for gaming. ZBD, a New Jersey‑based bitcoin payments startup, reportedly secured a $40 million Series C led by Blockstream Capital with $36 million committed, funding the company’s expansion of video game payment software that processes bitcoin and other blockchain transactions. ZBD, which …
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Using Truth Social, President Donald Trump warned Canada that if it became a “drop‑off port” for Chinese goods entering the United States, he would impose 100 % tariffs on Canadian products. Trump Charges Against Canada-China Trade Deal, Threatens 100% Tariffs if It Goes Through Trump has used the threat of tariffs against Canada, one of the U.S.’s largest …
Web3 security provider Certik is preparing to become the first publicly traded company in Web3 infrastructure. The initial public offering ambitions reflect a broader trend of Web3 firms seeking credibility and capital in public markets. Building Toward Institutional Scale Certik, a Web3 security services provider, is preparing to break new ground by becoming the first …
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An heiress has launched a massive trust-fund lawsuit against major global banks, accusing them of playing a central role in the decades-long misappropriation of her family’s wealth. Tanya Dick-Stock and her husband, Darrin Stock, allege that Barclays, HSBC and related trust firms unlawfully facilitated her late father’s siphoning of roughly $350 million from a trust …
Colombia’s second-largest private pension and severance fund manager, AFP Protección, is preparing to launch an investment fund with exposure to Bitcoin. Juan David Correa, president of Protección SA, confirmed the initiative during an interview with local outlet Valora Analitik. According to Correa, access to the product will be limited and granted only through a personalized …
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Nifty Gateway, one of the earliest and most recognizable NFT marketplaces, is set to shut down operations next month, marking another high-profile exit amid the sector’s prolonged downturn. “Today, we are announcing that the Nifty Gateway platform will be closing on February 23, 2026,” the Gemini-owned platform wrote in a Saturday post on X, adding …
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TLDR: ETHZilla purchased two CFM56-7B24 engines for $12.2M through newly formed aerospace subsidiary ETHZilla Aerospace LLC. The company sold $114.5M worth of ETH in recent months while shares dropped 97% from their August 2024 peak levels. Aircraft engine leasing market projected to grow from $11.17B in 2025 to $15.56B by 2031 at 5.68% annual growth …
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Polymarket betters are pricing in a 77% chance that the US government will shut down again before the end of January, marking a 67% increase over the past 24 hours. It comes as the CLARITY Act, a significant crypto bill aimed at providing more clarity around regulations, is still making its way through Congress, with …
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Bitfarms, one of the largest publicly listed bitcoin miners, has decided to abandon its origins and pivot to the HPC market, shedding its Latam sites to become a company with a complete North American energy footprint. Will this move work for the company? Bitfarms: From Bitcoin Mining to AI HPC Bitfarms, one of the top …
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