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BlackRock Executive Dismisses New Tokens as ‘Nonsense’ and Predicts Industry’s Merger with AIInvestors favor Bitcoin, Ethereum, and AI over altcoins, says BlackRock's Mitchnick.

Major investors are shifting away from purchasing a wide range of altcoins in favor of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and AI technologies, stated Robbie Mitchnick from BlackRock.

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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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Bhutan Government Transfers $37 Million in Bitcoin from ReservesBhutan transfers 519.7 BTC worth $37 million to two addresses.

The Bhutanese authorities have transferred 519.7 BTC, valued at $37 million, to two addresses, one of which is associated with the trading firm QCP Capital.

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OpenAI to Discontinue SoraOpenAI announces closure of Sora app, initially popular but reasons undisclosed.

OpenAI has announced the closure of the Sora app, which initially garnered significant audience attention. The official reasons for this decision have not been disclosed.

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Hut 8 Introduces ‘Lego Approach’ for Switching Between AI and Bitcoin MiningHut 8 developed a modular model for switching between AI and bitcoin mining.

The mining company Hut 8 has developed a modular infrastructure model that allows for flexible switching of computing power between AI tasks and bitcoin mining, according to The Block.

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FSB Warns of Liquidity and Dollarisation Risks from StablecoinsFSB highlights stablecoin risks despite limited crypto impact in 2025.

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) of the G20 has highlighted increasing risks associated with stablecoins, despite the limited impact of the crypto market on the financial system in 2025.

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The end of shadow trading? Russia’s forthcoming crypto-market rulesHow Russia aims to license, cap and monitor crypto—and what the market expects.

ForkLog spoke with lawyers and market participants about contentious aspects of Russia’s coming crypto rules.

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The right to be offlineWhy a class of digital refuseniks is emerging—and why privacy is becoming a luxury.

How a class of digital refuseniks is forming—and why privacy is becoming a privilege of the rich.

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Top ten dollar stablecoins: from would-be monopolists to those on the brinkHow leading dollar stablecoins compete as the market consolidates.

How leading issuers of “stablecoins” are positioning themselves amid intensifying competition.

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“We do not expect an 80% crash”: CoinEx’s chief analyst on the $180,000 call, BTCFi and the future of altcoinsCoinEx’s Jeff Ko on a $180k bitcoin call, BTCFi and altcoins

CoinEx Research’s annual report sets a base case of bitcoin at $180,000 by end-2026. In March, ForkLog spoke with CoinEx chief analyst Jeff Ko about whether the call still stands, the conditions for it to play out, why the halving cycle is breaking, and where the industry is heading.

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NYSE Partners with Securitize to Launch Tokenized Stock TradingNYSE partners with Securitize for tokenized stock trading infrastructure.

NYSE announced a partnership with the RWA platform Securitize. Together, they will develop the infrastructure for 24/7 trading of tokenized stocks.

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Analyst Outlines Condition for Bitcoin’s Surge to $200,000Bitcoin must close above $74,400 weekly to reach $200,000, says analyst Sykodelic.

For Bitcoin to rally to around $200,000, it must close a weekly candle above $74,400, according to the analyst known as Sykodelic.

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Anthropic Transforms Claude into an AI AgentAnthropic has turned Claude into an AI agent for computer tasks.

Anthropic has transformed Claude into an AI agent, enabling the bot to use a computer to perform tasks.

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Profiting while blood runs in the streetsWhat counted as defensive assets in the two world wars

"Buy when there is blood in the streets" is attributed to Baron Nathan Mayer Rothschild. Legend has it he profited by buying shares after Waterloo, when fear of Napoleon sent prices to their lows. That aphorism has migrated from tales of cynical financiers to today’s crypto influencer speeches.

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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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Chrome Extension Developed to Slow Down Chatbot ResponsesSam Lavigne's SLOW LLM for Chrome slows chatbot responses, questioning AI reliance.

New York artist Sam Lavigne has developed the SLOW LLM extension for Google Chrome, which intentionally slows down responses from popular chatbots.

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Solana Foundation Unveils Privacy Framework for Institutional ClientsSolana Foundation unveils a privacy framework for institutional clients.

Solana Foundation has introduced a new strategy to attract major institutional clients, focusing on flexible privacy settings.

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TRON DAO Expands AI Fund to $1 BillionTRON DAO boosts AI fund to $1 billion for agentic economy startups.

TRON DAO has increased its AI fund tenfold, from $100 million to $1 billion. It targets investments in startups building infrastructure for the agentic economy.

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Bitcoin Miners’ Activity Index Hits Historic LowThe Miner Position Index fell to -1.04, the third lowest level in history.

The Miner Position Index fell to -1.04, the third lowest level in history, noted CryptoQuant analyst Ignacio Moreno de Vicente.

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Australia starts trials of a brain implant to control smartphonesMelbourne trials a brain implant letting ALS patients control phones by thought.

In Melbourne, Australia, trials have begun of a brain implant that lets ALS patients control a phone by thought.

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Cryptocurrency Dispute Divides Swiss Banking DynastyA generational conflict has erupted within a Swiss private banking dynasty.

A generational conflict has erupted within a Swiss private banking dynasty over differing views on the future of the family firm and the role of digital assets.

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Balancer Labs Announces Closure Amid Financial StrugglesMarcus Hardt announced Balancer Labs' closure after a $128 million hack.

Marcus Hardt, co-founder of Balancer Labs, announced the closure of the company due to financial difficulties following the November hack of $128 million.

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Ethereum Foundation Redefines the Role of L2 NetworksEthereum Foundation shifts L2 focus from scaling to unique features.

The Ethereum Foundation has shifted the primary focus of L2 from scaling to differentiation, as these solutions should offer unique features.

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Telegram Settles 2021 Bond IssuanceTelegram has settled its convertible bonds from 2021, announced founder Pavel Durov.

Telegram has fully settled the convertible bonds issued five years ago. This was announced by the messaging app's founder, Pavel Durov.

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Strategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings with 1,031 BTC Purchase at $74,326Strategy acquired 1,030 BTC for $77.6 million, boosting its treasury to 762,099 BTC.

In the week starting March 16, Strategy acquired 1,030 BTC for approximately $77.6 million, increasing its treasury to 762,099 BTC.

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Hawkish Fed Stance Deters Investors from Crypto MarketInvestors put $230 million into crypto products, much lower than previous weeks, CoinShares reported.

Between March 16 and 20, market participants invested $230 million in cryptocurrency investment products, significantly lower than in previous weeks, noted CoinShares.

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OpenAI Abandons Instant Checkout Feature in ChatGPTOpenAI discontinues Instant Checkout, redirects users to vendors' websites for purchases.

OpenAI has discontinued its Instant Checkout feature. The company will redirect users to vendors' own websites to complete purchases.

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