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Bitcoin steadies as Lunar New Year thins liquidity
Flow data show Chinese New Year crypto liquidity thins; post-holiday volumes return as TradFi eyes Hong Kong, while slow settlement and yield parking curb cash.
Trump warns abductors: death penalty if not returned alive
Trump warned abductors face federal death penalty if she isn't returned alive. The piece explains legal grounds and DOJ/FBI roles in Nancy Guthrie kidnapping.
VDX secures SFC crypto license in first nod since 2023
The SFC’s nod to VDX’s VATP (Type 1/7 and custody) adds to licensed platforms and signals a high bar and limited retail access for Hong Kong SFC crypto license.
Bitcoin ETF stake cut 21% in Q4 as Harvard adds $86.8M ETHA
Q4 filing shows Harvard Management Company cut IBIT about 20% and opened an $86.8M ETHA stake; data shows diversification within exposure limits in Q4.
Let's Go Brandon Coin faces D.C. suit citing Howey
Steve Bannon crypto lawsuit, Let's Go Brandon Coin lawsuit, Howey test anchor a D.C. class action alleging an unregistered token sale and wallet-freeze claims.
Bitcoin lifts Metaplanet revenue 738% after treasury pivot
Data show the Metaplanet Bitcoin pivot drove a 738% revenue jump as BTC income led sales; operating profit rose, but net loss stemmed from valuation marks.
Trump tariffs face bipartisan pushback on inflation risks
Trump tariffs, bipartisan opposition, tariffs and inflation define a policy clash as Republicans back repeal efforts and Trade Review Act checks to curb costs
Stablecoins advance as Alchemy Chain details TPoA model
Alchemy outlines compliant rails for banks, enabling settlement; global stablecoin payments network, tokenized deposits, Trusted Proof-of-Authority (TPoA).
Ether sees Harvard add ETHA as IBIT cut 21%
Disclosure data shows Harvard cut IBIT by 21% and opened ETHA, shifting positioning via regulated funds. Harvard Management Company, Bitcoin ETF, Ethereum ETF
Japan GDP faces drag as China row curbs tourism, trade
Analysts at Goldman Sachs and Nomura say the China-Japan diplomatic feud is curbing Chinese tourists and trade, dragging on Japan GDP growth and services.
OpenAI brings in OpenClaw founder amid multi-agent push
OpenClaw, Peter Steinberger, OpenAI: Altman said hire advances multi‑agent push as OpenClaw stays open source in a foundation, with governance, safety focus.
OpenAI pivots to multi-agent systems as Steinberger joins
Peter Steinberger joins OpenAI, personal AI agents, CVE-2026-25253 mark a move to multi-agent design; analysts say OpenClaw stays open-source with safer skills.
OpenAI to hire Steinberger after Altman X post
Altman’s X post says Peter Steinberger OpenAI hire is planned; reports say OpenClaw stays open-source via a foundation, shaping governance and rivalry with Meta.
OpenAI moves to hire OpenClaw founder in advanced talks
OpenAI OpenClaw talks to hire Peter Steinberger and team could shift project open-source governance and raise competitive and security risks, reports say.
Crypto weighs liability after O’Leary’s $2.8M defamation win
Kevin O'Leary v. Ben 'BitBoy' Armstrong, defamation judgment, actual malice: A $2.8M award followed false murder claims, raising influencer liability risk.
Board of Peace unveils $5B Gaza pledges at first meeting
Board of Peace, Gaza reconstruction, UN Security Council: $5B pledges and a stabilisation force plan draw support and refusals; UN ties and legality disputed.
USDC gains utility as SGB Net adds fiat-stablecoin rails
SGB Net links fiat to USDC/USDT for real-time settlement; CBB SIO, KYC/KYB/AML audits back fiat-stablecoin interoperability for treasury, cross-border payments.
RSS3 outlines mainnet roadmap via Foundation Letter
RSS3 Foundation Letter outlines mainnet governance, roadmap, and funding priorities; it sets timelines and risks for users, builders, and token holders.
IDO Launchpads add KYC/AML, smart-vesting as 2026 nears
Analysts cite regulation as teams adopt smart contract enforced vesting, KYC AML compliance, cross chain IDO launchpad features to curb bots, protect liquidity.
Bitcoin wavers as leverage unwinds; spot ETF flows in focus
Data shows leverage-driven volatility, spot Bitcoin ETFs, forced liquidations link: leverage unwinds drain liquidity while ETF flows temper futures activity.
Bitcoin trades as Amberdata flags WLFI 5-hour warning
Amberdata study finds a WLFI early warning signal about five hours before broader crypto moves; analysts cite uses, limits, and reproducibility for risk teams.
YouTube Music vs Spotify split on revenue per stream tiers
Data shows YouTube Music vs Spotify, revenue per stream, paid vs free streams drive different chart credit and payouts; a framework maps key metrics.
Mirae Asset to buy 92% of Korbit amid KFTC review
Mirae Asset acquires 92% of Korbit, South Korea crypto regulation, security token offering (STO) as KFTC review is pending; AML/FIU rules frame integration.
World Liberty Financial faces CFIUS review on $500M UAE deal
Senators urged Treasury to assess $500M UAE-linked WLFI stake; analysts cite data and export risks. CFIUS review, World Liberty Financial (WLFI), UAE investment