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Ethereum’s ERC-8004 aims to put identity and trust behind AI agents

Ethereum’s ERC-8004 aims to put identity and trust behind AI agents

A new Ethereum standard, known as ERC-8004, has been introduced with the goal of providing artificial intelligence (AI) agents with portable identities and reputations. This…

1/28/2026 2 min read

ETH #ETH #MARKET #MARKETS

BTC, ETH, SOL move higher as markets eye Fed, Mag 7 earnings and weaker dollar

BTC, ETH, SOL move higher as markets eye Fed, Mag 7 earnings and weaker dollar

Cryptocurrency prices have shown signs of stabilization as traders navigate through short-term market fluctuations. The current focus has shifted toward the Federal Reserve's…

1/28/2026 2 min read

BTC #BTC #ETH #MARKET

Top stablecoins shrink as crypto cash flees, posing risk to bitcoin's bounce

Top stablecoins shrink as crypto cash flees, posing risk to bitcoin's bounce

The market capitalization of leading stablecoins has experienced a notable decline, predominantly led by USDC. This contraction raises concerns regarding the overall valuation of…

1/28/2026 2 min read

BTC #BTC #MARKET #USDT

Circle faces first major 'threat' for institutional dollars from Tether’s USAT

Circle faces first major 'threat' for institutional dollars from Tether’s USAT

Circle's USDC has long maintained a strong position in the stablecoin market, particularly among institutional investors. However, recent developments have introduced Tether's…

1/28/2026 2 min read

USDT #USDT #USDC #FINANCE

Bitcoin climbs above $89,000 as U.S. dollar tumbles on President Trump's remarks

Bitcoin climbs above $89,000 as U.S. dollar tumbles on President Trump's remarks

Bitcoin has experienced a notable increase, surpassing the $89,000 mark. This surge coincides with a significant decline in the value of the U.S. dollar, triggered by remarks…

1/28/2026 2 min read

BTC #BTC #MARKET #REGULATION

Bitcoin miners surge higher as Anthropic's fundraising efforts boost AI spirits

Bitcoin miners surge higher as Anthropic's fundraising efforts boost AI spirits

Bitcoin miners are experiencing a notable surge in activity, driven in part by positive sentiments surrounding advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). A significant factor…

1/27/2026 2 min read

BTC #BTC #MARKET #MARKETS

UK banks’ anti-crypto stance intensifies even as regulatory process moves forward

UK banks’ anti-crypto stance intensifies even as regulatory process moves forward

Recent findings from a crypto lobby group highlight a growing trend of "increased hostility" from British banks towards the cryptocurrency sector. This development comes at a…

1/27/2026 2 min read

OTHER #POLICY #UNITED KINGDOM #FCA

Mesh becomes unicorn, raises $75 million for crypto payments infrastructure

Mesh becomes unicorn, raises $75 million for crypto payments infrastructure

Mesh, a company focused on developing infrastructure for crypto payments, has achieved unicorn status following a substantial investment round. The firm successfully raised $75…

1/27/2026 3 min read

EXCHANGE #EXCHANGE #FINANCE #MESH NETWORKS

WH advisor Patrick Witt: Davos 2026 was ‘turning point’ for global crypto normalization

WH advisor Patrick Witt: Davos 2026 was ‘turning point’ for global crypto normalization

Patrick Witt, a crypto advisor from the White House, recently made significant remarks regarding the future of cryptocurrency and its integration into the global financial…

1/27/2026 2 min read

OTHER #POLICY #WHITE HOUSE #STABLECOIN

Standard Chartered says U.S. regional banks most at risk in $500 billion stablecoin shift

Standard Chartered says U.S. regional banks most at risk in $500 billion stablecoin shift

Standard Chartered has raised concerns regarding the potential impact of stablecoins on U.S. regional banks. The bank's analysis indicates that a significant shift of $500…

1/27/2026 2 min read

MARKET #FIAT #MARKET #REGULATION

Crypto money laundering balloons to $82B as Chinese-language services dominate, Chainalysis says

Crypto money laundering balloons to $82B as Chinese-language services dominate, Chainalysis says

A recent report by Chainalysis highlights a significant increase in global crypto money laundering activities, reaching a staggering total of $82 billion. The report emphasizes…

1/27/2026 2 min read

ASIA #ASIA #POLICY #MONEY LAUNDERING

Privacy-focused Miden, Korea Digital Asset agree to build crypto infrastructure for institutional adoption

Privacy-focused Miden, Korea Digital Asset agree to build crypto infrastructure for institutional adoption

Miden and Korea Digital Asset have announced a partnership aimed at enhancing the infrastructure for cryptocurrency adoption among institutions in South Korea. This collaboration…

1/27/2026 2 min read

ASIA #ASIA #FINANCE #KODA