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A16z’s blockchain arm is reportedly raising its fifth dedicated crypto fund with a $2 billion target and a mid-2026 closing date. Size and Strategy Evolution Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz’s blockchain arm, A16z Crypto, is back on the fundraising trail. According to a Fortune report

Chainlink (LINK) is fluctuating around $9.38 at the time of writing on Friday, as the cryptocurrency market continues to be affected by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The United States and Israel increasing attacks on Iran have raised cautious sentiment in the market.

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Elon Musk has revealed the beta launch of X Money, a payment platform integrated into the X social media network, with initial interface screenshots showing features for sending and receiving funds, direct deposit, and yield-bearing accounts.

GoldFinger has declared a new strategic alliance with DeAgentAI to move the integration of the artificial intelligence agents into blockchain-based financial systems. The partnership is aimed at facilitating trustless, autonomous decision making in the context of decentralized finance (DeFi) and

The new draft regulation from the Trump administration requires companies to obtain approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce before exporting AI accelerators. This has affected the stock prices of companies like NVIDIA and AMD, and has also put pressure on AI cryptocurrencies. The draft categorizes exports into different licensing regimes based on scale, which could lead to delays in data center construction, reshape the global AI chip landscape, and trigger geopolitical strategic competition.

In brief City staff have concluded the Vancouver Charter does not allow Bitcoin in city reserves. The motion followed a late 2024 decree by Mayor Ken Sim to study crypto use. Municipal finance rules keep assets like Bitcoin outside treasuries, Decrypt was told. Vancouver staff have

OKX has launched a new feature called Orbit, integrating social media into trading. Users can discuss markets, share performance, and execute trades from posts. Real-time performance data enhances transparency while content creators can earn rewards based on interaction. Currently, it's not available in regions with strict social trading regulations.

Bitwise Asset Management has announced a $100,000 contribution to Ethereum's open-source developers, continuing its commitment to the ecosystem. This funding supports sustainable development and innovation in projects, reflecting the importance of developers in maintaining Ethereum's network.

The FBI in the United States arrested John Daghita on Saint Martin Island for allegedly illegally accessing $46 million in cryptocurrency managed by a sheriff's office. The case originated from on-chain detective ZachXBT's tracking, revealing vulnerabilities in government digital asset custody and raising questions about third-party custody security. It has not yet been confirmed whether the stolen assets have been recovered.

Ethena, CurveDAO, VeChain, Optimism, and Injective show tightening structures near resistance levels. Volume expansion and higher lows are viewed as necessary confirmation for potential 50% upside scenarios Broader market sentiment and liquidity conditions remain critical factors for

Core Scientific has secured a $500 million loan to convert into AI and HPC data centers, with an interest rate of approximately 7.8%. This loan supports colocation infrastructure and provides liquidity for the company.

Crossover Markets successfully raised $19,283,746,565,748,392,01 million in a Series B funding round led by Tradeweb Markets, valuing the company at approximately $19,283,746,565,748,392,01 million. The funds will enhance the CROSSx crypto liquidity platform and expand global operations.

Fintech company Revolut has submitted a national bank charter application to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the FDIC, planning to establish "Revolut Bank US, NA." This is its second attempt after being blocked in 2021, with the move to a federal application aimed at optimizing the regulatory framework and expanding business capabilities, such as direct access to payment systems and FDIC insured deposits. Revolut currently has over 70 million customers and operates in 40 markets.

Short seller Culper Research has disclosed a bearish position on Ethereum and ETH-linked securities, including treasury firm BitMine, arguing that the network's December 2025 Fusaka upgrade has "impaired ETH tokenomics" by flooding the network with excess blockspace and driving transaction fees down approximately 90 percent.

Russia's State Duma is developing a comprehensive legal framework for its cryptocurrency market, effective July 1, 2026. It proposes a two-tier investor system, limits on unqualified investors, and plans to block unlicensed foreign exchanges. Liability for unauthorized intermediaries starts July 1, 2027, and stablecoins will be regulated separately, prohibited for domestic payments. This reflects Russia's strategy to control digital currency flows while developing its domestic cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Revolut has applied for a banking license in the US, shifting from plans to acquire a bank. This move aligns with evolving banking regulations, emphasizing growth in the US market and potential expansion into stablecoin products.

Polygon Labs has introduced the Polygon Agent CLI, an integrated command-line toolkit that enables artificial intelligence agents to create wallets, send and swap tokens, bridge assets, and register onchain identity through a single installation.

In brief Orbit lets users discuss markets, host livestreams and execute trades directly from posts within the OKX app. Performance data, including holdings, profit and loss, and trading history, can

Since October 2025, multiple Bitcoin mining companies have been selling large quantities of Bitcoin, totaling 15,000 coins. Due to profit pressures, debt issues, and other factors, miners are reconsidering asset management and shifting toward diversified income sources, such as AI computing. MARA Holdings emphasizes that it does not face immediate liquidation risks and still holds over 53,000 Bitcoin.