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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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ZachXBT Criticizes Circle for Delays in Freezing $420 Million in Illicit USDC FundsZachXBT criticizes Circle for slow response to illegal USDC activities.

On-chain detective ZachXBT has criticized Circle for its unacceptably slow response to numerous cases of illegal activities involving the stablecoin USDC.

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Brad Garlinghouse Responds to ‘Average Quality’ Rating for Ripple PrimeBrad Garlinghouse commented on Ripple Prime's investment rating by KBRA.

CEO Ripple Brad Garlinghouse commented on the investment rating assigned by Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) to Ripple Prime's brokerage division.

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Solo Miner Secures Bitcoin Block, Earns $210,000Bitcoin mining difficulty rose nearly 4% following the latest recalculation.

A solo miner with a hashrate of 230 TH/s discovered block #943,411 on the Bitcoin network, earning 3.139 BTC (approximately $210,000).

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Ireland Introduces Digital ID for Social Media Age VerificationIreland launched a digital wallet for age verification to protect teenagers online.

On April 3rd, Ireland launched a digital wallet version that includes an age verification feature to enhance online safety for teenagers.

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There Is No IranWhy the Gulf War still hasn’t started, 35 years on

Reading Donald Trump’s latest remarks through the lens of Jean Baudrillard.

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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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North Korean Hackers Linked to $280 Million Drift DeFi Protocol BreachNorth Korean group Lazarus linked to $280M Drift DeFi breach, experts confirm.

North Korean group Lazarus (TraderTraitor) has been identified as responsible for the $280 million breach of the DeFi protocol Drift, according to experts from Diverg, TRM Labs, and Elliptic.

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There Is No IranWhy the Gulf War still hasn’t started, 35 years on

Reading Donald Trump’s latest remarks through the lens of Jean Baudrillard.

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Retail Bitcoin Investor Activity Hits Lowest Level Since 2017Retail Bitcoin activity drops to a nine-year low, analyst Darkfost reports.

Retail investors in the leading cryptocurrency have nearly exited the market, with their activity dropping to a nine-year low, according to an analyst known as Darkfost.

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Riot Platforms Sells Bitcoin Worth $289 Million to Develop AI InfrastructureRiot Platforms sold 3778 BTC for $289.5 million in early 2026.

Riot Platforms sold 3778 BTC for $289.5 million in the first three months of 2026. The average sale price was $76,626 per coin.

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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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Cursor Unveils Third Version with Seamless AI Agent ManagementCursor releases third version of AI editor with new interface for AI agent management.

Cursor has launched the third version of its AI editor, featuring a revamped interface designed for managing AI-based agents.

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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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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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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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