Investment bank Jefferies’ longtime “Greed & Fear” strategist Christopher Wood has reportedly eliminated Bitcoin from his flagship model portfolio, citing mounting concerns that advances in quantum computing may undermine the cryptocurrency’s long-term security. According to a report by Bloomberg, Wood said in the latest edition of his Greed & Fear newsletter, that the 10% Bitcoin …
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Belarus creates legal framework for ‘cryptobanks’ in new presidential decree
Belarus has introduced a legal framework for so-called “cryptobanks,” formally integrating digital asset activity into the country’s regulated banking system under direct state oversight. On Friday, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko signed Decree No. 19, defining how crypto banks may operate and what conditions they must meet to enter the market. The decree positions cryptobanks as …
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Korea University Blockchain Institute Partners With Injective as Validator in Global Ecosystem
Korea University’s Blockchain Research Institute has partnered with Injective, joining its global ecosystem as a validator to strengthen ties between academia and the blockchain industry. Validator Participation and Network Security Korea University’s Blockchain Research Institute has partnered with layer 1 blockchain, Injective, formally joining the global Injective ecosystem in a move that strengthens ties between …
Best Crypto Exchanges of 2026 So Far – Mid-January Market Leaders
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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11 EH/s: Bitmain Eyes a New Bitcoin Mining Proxy? – Miner Weekly
While most attention in recent months has focused on publicly traded miners racing to add hashrate or pivot toward AI, one of the fastest-growing bitcoin mining operations has expanded largely outside the spotlight. This article first appeared in Miner Weekly, Blocksbridge Consulting’s weekly newsletter curating the latest news in bitcoin mining and data analysis from …
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Citrea Launches USD Stablecoin for Bitcoin Liquidity Issued by Moonpay, Powered by M0
Citrea introduces Citrea USD (ctUSD), a 1:1 USD stablecoin issued by Moonpay and powered by M0 for bitcoin liquidity. Citrea announced the launch of Citrea USD (ctUSD), a U.S. dollar–denominated stablecoin backed 1:1 by short‑term U.S. Treasury bills and cash, issued by Moonpay and built on M0’s universal stablecoin platform to serve as native liquidity …
White House’s Oil Gambit Pays Dividends: Trump’s ‘Gasolina’ Viral Video Celebrates Low Gas Prices
President Trump’s celebratory dance, featuring the Latin hit song “Gasolina,” highlights the relevance of current low gas prices for his administration. Nonetheless, Trump has repeatedly stated that he would like for oil and gas prices to go even lower. ‘Promises Made, Promises Kept:’ Trump’s Tiktok ‘Gasolina’ Dance Celebrates Low Oil and Gas Prices President Trump …
KBC to Offer Regulated Crypto Trading in Belgium
KBC’s Bolero launches regulated buy‑and‑sell crypto trading for Belgian retail investors starting week of 16 February. KBC Group announces that, beginning the week of 16 February 2026, private investors in Belgium can buy and sell crypto assets via Bolero, the bank’s online execution‑only investment platform, under the European Markets in Crypto‑Assets Regulation (MiCAR); KBC has …
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Lemon Launches First Bitcoin-Backed Card in Argentina
The local exchange announced that users will be able to get 1 million Argentine pesos in credit (nearly $700) by using 0.01 BTC as collateral. There will be no maintenance fees for the first three months. Lemon claims this is the first card of its kind in Argentina. Lemon Pioneers Bitcoin-Backed Visa Card in Argentina …
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Trader Who Called 2021 Crypto Collapse Details Bullish Gold Price Target, Says Bitcoin Eyeing $110,000
A widely followed crypto analyst says that gold remains on target to hit a new massive level early this year. Crypto market analyst Dave the Wave tells his 154,100 followers on X that gold remains in a bullish ascending channel and that the metal is capable of hitting $5,000 within months. “Gold: shorter-term target still …
KBC Bank to launch Bitcoin and Ether trading in Belgium under MiCA
KBC, one of Belgium’s largest banks, is set to roll out Bitcoin and Ether trading to retail investors next month via its own custodial solution and investment platform. From Feb. 16, KBC customers will be able to buy and sell crypto assets through the online investment platform Bolero, the bank announced Thursday. “This will enable …
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Interactive Brokers to allow stablecoins for account funding
Electronic brokerage giant Interactive Brokers has expanded its crypto offering, allowing clients to fund their accounts using stablecoins. Interactive Brokers said on Thursday that it inked a collaboration with stablecoin infrastructure provider zerohash to allow clients to fund their accounts with USDC (USDC) on the Ethereum, Solana, or Base blockchains. It added that deposited stablecoins …
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US housebuilder to launch crypto rewards after SEC ‘no-action’ letter
US homebuilder Megatel Homes is set to launch a crypto rewards platform after receiving a Securities and Exchange Commission “no-action” letter. Megatel said on Thursday that the platform, dubbed MegPrime, would give users rewards for using “MP Tokens,” such as using them to pay their rent to earn back tokens that can be used for …
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State Street rolls out new crypto tokenization tools
State Street said its new crypto platform would help clients build tokenized money market funds, exchange-traded funds, and products such as tokenized deposits and stablecoins. Multinational banking giant State Street has launched an institutional digital asset platform, aimed at helping businesses navigate the sector and launch a range of crypto products. State Street said on …
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Crypto plumbing, policy improved in 2025, but prices ‘did not cooperate’: Binance
Crypto prices were a mixed bag in 2025, but behind the scenes and away from the market volatility, so-called “structural pillars” like user access, settlement rails and regulations improved, says Binance. Prices across the crypto market fluctuated significantly throughout 2025, with Bitcoin (BTC) swinging between a low of $76,000 in April and a new all-time …
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