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Circle to Launch Wrapped BitcoinCircle unveils cirBTC, a wrapped bitcoin backed 1:1 by BTC, enhancing digital gold functionality.

The company behind USDC, Circle, has unveiled a wrapped version of the original cryptocurrency — cirBTC.

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Expert Labels Bitcoin as the ‘Naked King’News and Analysis17.01.2026 19:12

CoinGecko Reports Record Token ‘Mortality’ in 2025News and Analysis16.01.2026 16:13

Buterin Advocates a Return to Ethereum’s Core ValuesNews and Analysis17.01.2026 10:05

Bitcoin Speculators Shift to Profit-Taking, Says ResearcherNews and Analysis16.01.2026 15:09

China’s AI Advances Narrow Gap with the WestNews and Analysis16.01.2026 17:54

Bitcoin Hashrate Drops to Four-Month LowNews and Analysis19.01.2026 10:55

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Alibaba Unveils Qwen3.6-Plus Agent ModelAlibaba Cloud launches Qwen3.6-Plus with 1 million token context window.

Alibaba Cloud has launched Qwen3.6-Plus. The model offers a default context window of 1 million tokens and enhanced agent capabilities for programming.

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Telegram Wallet Developers Integrate Perpetual Futures via LighterTelegram Wallet now supports perpetual futures via Lighter integration.

The Wallet integrated into Telegram has enabled trading in perpetual futures through its integration with the decentralized exchange Lighter.

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Google Unveils the Gemma 4 Open Model FamilyGoogle unveils Gemma 4, a new family of open AI models for advanced reasoning.

Google has introduced Gemma 4, a new family of open AI models designed for advanced reasoning and agentic workflows.

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Coinbase Secures Conditional Approval for Trust Company in the U.S.Coinbase receives conditional approval for a national trust company in the U.S.

The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has granted cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase conditional approval to register a national trust company — Coinbase National Trust Company.

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Freedom, not decentralisationA dilemma of internet democracy

Why not all free‑internet enthusiasts support decentralisation—and how they argue their case.

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My ‘brain–computer’Who is building brain–computer interfaces — and why

Having reviewed research-team data, corporate reports and the state of play, ForkLog examines where brain–computer interface technology stands and who is carving up the market.

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The agent economy: how ERC-8004 and x402 turn AI into a market participantHow ERC-8004 and x402 turn AI from adviser into autonomous market actor.

Why the digital-adviser model is fading and how new blockchain standards make algorithms market actors.

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Top ten bitcoin miners: strategies and trendsHow the biggest bitcoin miners are reshaping after the halving and pivoting to AI.

Technical, financial and legal nuances of the key bitcoin-mining players.

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Bitcoin Holds Steady at $67,000 Amid Iranian UncertaintyBitcoin dipped below $67,000 after Trump's statement on the Middle East.

On April 2, Bitcoin fell to $67,000 following a controversial statement by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the Middle East conflict.

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US Treasury Initiates Implementation of GENIUS ActUS Treasury begins implementing GENIUS Act, inviting market comments within 60 days.

The US Treasury has begun implementing the GENIUS Act. The regulator issued its first notice and invited market participants to provide comments within 60 days.

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Metaplanet Expands Holdings to 40,177 BTCThe company has become the third-largest bitcoin treasury.

In the first quarter, the "Japanese Strategy," Metaplanet, acquired 5,075 BTC for $405.5 million. The purchase price was approximately $79,898 per coin.

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Whales switch from accumulating to distributing bitcoinCryptoQuant says whales have shifted from accumulating bitcoin to distributing it.

Large holders have moved from accumulating bitcoin to distributing it, a long-term trend, according to CryptoQuant.

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What is tokenised gold, and why are billions flowing into it?

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What Is Tokenized Gold and Why Are Billions Being Invested in It?Tokenised gold explained: how it works, its benefits, risks and the market’s leading projects.

An explainer on tokenised gold: how it works, its pros and pitfalls, and why investors are piling in.

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The funding rate: how it helps anticipate price reversals in bitcoin and EthereumHow funding rates flag reversals in bitcoin and Ethereum before price moves.

Learn how the futures-balancing mechanism flags market capitulation or euphoria before the price moves.

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What is zkEVM?A zkEVM brings ZK proofs to the EVM for faster, cheaper, secure Ethereum scaling.

A zkEVM is a smart-contract runtime that supports zero-knowledge proofs and is fully compatible with Ethereum.

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What Is Game Theory and How Is It Used in Cryptocurrencies?How game theory underpins incentives and security in crypto.

How Nash equilibrium and other concepts from game theory are applied in the crypto industry, boosting its efficiency.

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Paralysed Patient Composes Music Using Brain-Computer InterfaceGalen Buckwalter creates music using a brain-computer interface.

Galen Buckwalter, a user of a brain-computer interface (BCI), has learned to create music through thought alone.

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Google Launches Affordable AI Video Generator Veo 3.1 LiteGoogle unveils affordable AI video generator Veo 3.1 Lite.

Google has unveiled a new AI model for video generation, significantly reducing costs compared to previous solutions.

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Oil Price Surge Triggers $17 Million Liquidation of Hyperliquid WhaleBrent oil surge on Hyperliquid caused $46.6M liquidations; largest was $17.18M loss.

A sharp rise in Brent oil on Hyperliquid led to forced liquidations of $46.6 million. The largest single liquidation resulted in a $17.18 million loss.

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RWA Segment Activity Surges by 80% in a MonthTokenized stock transfers hit $2.87 billion in March, marking an 80% increase.

The volume of tokenized stock transfers in March reached $2.87 billion, setting a new historical high.

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Drift Protocol on Solana loses $280mDrift Protocol on Solana hacked; at least $280m stolen.

On April 1, the DeFi platform Drift Protocol on Solana was hacked. The attacker drained at least $280m.

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Anthropic Accidentally Deletes Thousands of GitHub Repositories Amid Claude Code LeakAnthropic mistakenly deleted thousands of GitHub repositories due to a code leak.

Anthropic inadvertently deleted thousands of GitHub repositories while trying to remove leaked Claude Code source.

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Bitcoin Stagnation: Glassnode Highlights Lack of CatalystBitcoin remains within the $60,000 to $70,000 range as spot demand shows early absorption.

Bitcoin remains within the $60,000 to $70,000 range as spot demand shows early absorption and derivative positions are being reassessed.

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JPMorgan CEO Considers Entering Prediction MarketJPMorgan considers entering the prediction market, says CEO Jamie Dimon.

The world's largest bank, JPMorgan, is contemplating entering the prediction market. This was stated by the company's CEO, Jamie Dimon, in an interview with CBS.

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US Department of Energy Plans to Develop Quantum ComputerUS DoE plans to develop a quantum computer within three years.

The US Department of Energy (DoE) aims to develop a fully operational quantum computer for scientific calculations within three years.

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Australia Enacts Cryptocurrency Exchange Licensing LawAustralia approves first comprehensive digital assets act, requiring licenses for crypto exchanges.

Australia has approved the country's first comprehensive act for the digital assets market. Cryptocurrency exchanges are now required to obtain financial services licenses.

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K33 Warns of Bitcoin Liquidity Decline Ahead of EasterBitcoin short positions surged by 22% to 9012 BTC, a rare occurrence, noted K33.

In recent days, Bitcoin short positions have surged by 22% to 9012 BTC. Such levels have been recorded only twice in history, noted K33.

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Apollo Go Robotaxi Malfunction Leads to Road AccidentsApollo Go robotaxis halted in Wuhan, causing accidents and trapping passengers.

Dozens of Apollo Go robotaxis halted in traffic in Wuhan, leading to collisions and trapping passengers.

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