Bitcoin Tests $81,000 as Rate Hike Fears Linger After Hot Inflation Data Bitcoin is testing the $81,000 level as concerns about further interest-rate increases continue to weigh on market sentiment following hotter-than-expected inflation data. Higher inflation can make it more difficult for central banks to ease monetary policy and may increase expectations for tighter financial…
SEC Squeezes Bilzerian, Crypto Watches the Squeeze A federal judge just doubled down on a 23-year-old order that keeps Paul Bilzerian and his circle from filing lawsuits without permission. The ruling matters because the same kind of gag orders could soon land on crypto founders, exchanges, or DeFi protocols if the SEC decides litigation is…
GTA 6 Trailer Features Meme Coin—And Solana Copycat Soars 2,900% A meme coin linked to the GTA 6 trailer has reportedly drawn attention in the crypto market, while a Solana-based copycat token is said to have risen 2,900%. The available information does not identify the token, provide details about its trading activity, or explain how…
Google Says AI Isn’t Building Itself Yet—Even as It Generates 75% of New Code Google is highlighting a growing gap between AI’s expanding role in day-to-day software production and the idea that AI research is now accelerating itself in a measurable way. According to information shared in recent coverage, Google DeepMind conducted its first internal…
Court Slams Brakes on SEC’s Crypto Crackdown The Fifth Circuit just dealt the SEC a setback that could reshape how digital assets are policed nationwide. In a 2-1 ruling, the appeals court found the agency exceeded its statutory authority when it tried to enforce the Investment Advisers Act against a crypto firm without first proving…
Hackers Jailbreak iPhone 18 Pro on Stage, and It Survives a Reboot Hackers demonstrated a jailbreak of an iPhone 18 Pro during a live onstage presentation, according to the information provided. The device reportedly remained jailbroken after being restarted. A jailbreak removes or bypasses some of the software restrictions built into Apple’s operating system, potentially…
MapQuest Now Shows Drivers Where Flock Cameras Are Watching MapQuest has begun showing drivers the locations of Flock cameras on its mapping platform, giving users a way to see where the surveillance systems are positioned while planning or navigating a route. Flock cameras are used to monitor vehicles and capture information such as license plates….
SEC Loses Major Crypto Classification Battle The Supreme Court handed the SEC a stinging setback today by ruling that certain blockchain-based assets cannot automatically be labeled investment contracts simply because promoters promise future development. The decision limits the agency’s reach and forces it to prove specific facts rather than rely on blanket assertions—an outcome that…
Fidelity Sees a Stronger Solana Network, With Concentration Risks Still in View Fidelity’s assessment points to continued strengthening across the Solana network while also highlighting the risks associated with concentration within its ecosystem. The available information does not provide further details on the specific improvements Fidelity identified or the areas where concentration remains a concern….
COURT HAMMERS CFTC — KITCHEN WINS, AGENCY LOSES The D.C. Circuit just gutted the CFTC’s attempt to punish crypto trader Trevor Kitchen, ruling the agency overreached when it tried to fine him for unregistered futures activity. The decision hands the Commission its second major loss in six months and signals that federal watchdogs may not…
TokenMaxxing: How to Get the Most Out of Your AI Models As enterprises increase spending on AI tools priced “by the token,” a new term has emerged to describe a growing management anti-pattern: tokenmaxxing. The phrase is used to criticize organizational behavior that incentivizes employees to maximize AI token usage—sometimes through internal leaderboards—under the assumption…
Goldman, Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley see tokenization as a growth play, not a threat Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley view the tokenization of assets as an opportunity for growth rather than a challenge to their existing businesses. Tokenization involves representing ownership or claims on assets digitally, often using blockchain-based systems. The approach…
CME’s Bitcoin Cash, Uniswap futures and global PMIs: Crypto week ahead The week ahead in crypto markets will center on developments in regulated derivatives and a closely watched set of global economic indicators. Key items on the agenda include CME-related Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap futures, as well as purchasing managers’ indexes (PMIs) from major economies….
Why RWA Tokenization and Onchain Credit Could Boost XRP Demand Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization is moving from concept to a sizable onchain market, and Ripple is positioning the XRP Ledger (XRPL) as infrastructure for bringing traditional financial products onto blockchain rails. RWA tokenization refers to issuing a digital token on a blockchain that represents ownership…
Circle targets 40 new markets as stablecoin demand grows globally Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, plans to expand into about 40 new emerging and developing markets as demand for digital-dollar payments rises globally, CEO Jeremy Allaire said in comments reported by Reuters. Allaire said businesses and individuals across Southeast Asia, Latin America, and…
SEC LOSES KEY FIFTH CIRCUIT BATTLE OVER DIGITAL ASSETS The Fifth Circuit just told the SEC it cannot stretch the definition of “investment contract” to swallow every digital token, and the ruling lands like a live grenade in the middle of the agency’s enforcement campaign. In a 2-1 decision issued November 26, the appeals court…
Texas Court Blocks Crypto Asset Seizure A Texas appellate court just told the state it cannot grab a crypto mining operation’s equipment without finishing the fight first. The ruling slams the brakes on aggressive asset seizures in blockchain cases and sends a warning shot to regulators eyeing hardware as leverage. Markets will watch closely—especially miners…
Lopp’s Wrench Attack Map Hits 702 After AI-Assisted Search Work A map tracking reported wrench attacks involving cryptocurrency holders has reached 702 entries following an AI-assisted search effort, according to the information provided. “Wrench attack” is a term used in crypto security discussions to describe physical threats or coercion aimed at forcing someone to reveal…
Bitcoin’s Old Guard Stirs as 13-Year-Old Wallets Move Millions Bitcoin wallets that have been inactive for roughly 13 years have moved holdings worth millions, bringing renewed attention to coins associated with the network’s earliest era. The transfers involve wallets created during Bitcoin’s formative years, when the ecosystem was considerably smaller and the asset had a…
Stablecoin supply stalls, but payments jump 45% as Visa, Mastercard and Stripe connect crypto to cash Stablecoin supply has barely moved in 2026, but the tokens already in circulation are being used more actively for payments, according to data from blockchain analytics firm Allium. Allium found that stablecoin payments reached $482 billion in the first…
