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Billionaire investor Ray Dalio questions Bitcoin's status as "digital gold," citing concerns over privacy, transparency, and potential quantum computing threats that may hinder its adoption by central banks, igniting debate in the crypto community.

Leopold Aschenbrenner, a former OpenAI researcher who departed the lab’s superalignment cadre to launch the San Francisco‑based hedge fund Situational Awareness LP, has steered his portfolio toward the AI compute backbone. The latest 13F filing for Q4 2025 reveals a dramatic scale‑up: the fund

The current cryptocurrency market demonstrates resilience to risk, with capital flowing into digital assets amid stock market fluctuations. Bitcoin holds steady at $71,000, with strong institutional demand. Cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and SOL show positive signals, with short-term upward potential. Popular coins such as HYPE and TAO indicate a trend of safe-haven and value revaluation, as the overall market is reassessing long-term allocation value.

Riot Platforms (NASDAQ: RIOT) closed 2025 with a record revenue footprint, anchored by a surge in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining and a strategic pivot toward AI-friendly data infrastructure. The miner reported $647.4 million in revenue for the year, up 72% from $376.7 million in 2024, with Bitcoin min

Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, has purchased $4.09 million in Coinbase shares, reflecting confidence in the long-term potential of the crypto exchange despite recent market volatility. Concurrently, Ark also increased its stake in Robinhood, indicating a strategic focus on digital finance.

A veteran of the global crypto industry, Colin Goltra has been an early adopter and advocate for digital assets throughout his career. Colin Goltra is the Chief Executive Officer of Morph, a blockchain platform building universal infrastructure for borderless payments and financial services. He

Trump accuses banks of stalling the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts due to disputes over stablecoin rewards, warning delays could harm U.S. crypto leadership. Senate debates highlight divides over traditional banking models and crypto regulation.

Iran's stablecoin strategy, which garnered international attention during geopolitical unrest, highlights the currency's role in the economy. The Central Bank halted USDT-toman trading to manage currency values. Reports indicate stablecoins were involved in 84% of Iran's illicit crypto volumes in 2025, with significant ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Amid airstrikes, Iran's crypto activities plummeted, revealing vulnerabilities while regime-related transactions likely persisted. The FATF's findings emphasize the duality of stablecoins in both legitimate and illicit financial activities.

Financial markets are experiencing turbulence following attacks on oil and gas infrastructure in the Persian Gulf, but institutional investors are showing early signs of returning to crypto DailyCoin reported yesterday about renewed capital interest in Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs,

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Paraguay’s state power utility ANDE has signed a memorandum of understanding with crypto infrastructure firm Morphware, setting up a formal cooperation framework that explicitly includes exploring

_Binance plans 5 new Asia licenses in 2026, aiming to exceed 20 global jurisdictions and boost compliance standards._ Binance is accelerating its regulatory expansion across Asia in 2026. The exchange is looking to bring on board 5 new licenses this year. Consequently, its total licensed jurisdi

Debate around the future of major blockchain networks has intensified again after analyst BTCMilk presented a simple question to the market. The question sounds direct yet carries deeper implications for crypto investors deciding where long-term value may develop. Should someone sell Cardano

FORM has surged by 26% to $0.3597, amid a general crypto uptick. Strong market indicators suggest bullish momentum, but overbought conditions may lead to short-term consolidation. Trading volume has increased by 17%.