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Strategy Considers Bitcoin Sale Amid $12.7 Billion Quarterly LossStrategy may sell bitcoin to pay dividends, says Michael Saylor.

Strategy may sell a portion of its bitcoin holdings to pay dividends on STRC shares, according to Michael Saylor.

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

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Bitcoin hits $82,000 as analysts expect the rally to continueBitcoin tops $82,000 as K33 says persistent pessimism sets the stage for further gains.

The price of the leading cryptocurrency rose above $82,000, a three-month high. K33 Research noted that prolonged pessimism is creating conditions for further gains.

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Samsung’s Market Capitalisation Surpasses $1 Trillion Amid AI HypeSamsung shares surged over 15%, market cap exceeded $1 trillion, second after TSMC.

On May 6, Samsung shares surged by over 15%, pushing the company's market capitalisation beyond $1 trillion. This milestone makes Samsung the second Asian company, after TSMC, to reach this mark.

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Zcash Price Surges Above $585 for the First Time Since NovemberZcash price surpasses $585 for first time since November 2025, rising over 70% since May.

The price of the privacy-focused coin Zcash (ZEC) has surpassed the $585 mark for the first time since November 2025. Since the beginning of May, the asset has appreciated by more than 70%.

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Bitwise: Corporations to Propel Stablecoins to $4 Trillion Market CapBitwise sees corporate partnerships driving stablecoins to $4 trillion market cap.

Matt Hougan, the Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, identified corporate partnerships with crypto projects as the primary catalyst for the proliferation of stablecoins.

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When intelligence isn’t enoughConstruction of more than half of US data centres is on hold.

Power and chips were only the beginning; the human factor is what the AI industry was not ready for.

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The Wisdom of WhalesHow prediction markets became corporate barbershops

Two recent incidents that expose outcome manipulation on Polymarket.

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$2.15 Instead of 2–3% of Turnover: How goodPayments Crypto Processing Works

goodPayments is a non-custodial crypto payment processor for accepting USDT and TRX on the TRON network. The service forwards funds directly to the merchant's wallet and charges a flat fee of 6.5/13 TRX ($2.15/$4.30) with no percentage of turnover. Here's how the product works — and at what turnover the flat-rate model pays off.

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Mycelium, not hierarchyHow thinking shifts in an age of instability

Anna Kholodnaya’s essay on how a fungal philosophy reframes life in the age of AI.

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Lawyers Reclassify North Korean Hack of Kelp as Credit FraudLawyers for North Korean victims changed their legal argument in the ETH dispute.

Lawyers for North Korean victims have changed their legal argument in the dispute over 30,766 ETH, which the Arbitrum team froze after the Kelp hack.

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Solana Foundation and Google Cloud Launch Payment System for AI BotsSolana Foundation and Google Cloud unveil Pay.sh for AI agents.

The Solana Foundation, in collaboration with Google Cloud, has launched a payment system for AI agents called Pay.sh.

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Arthur Hayes Predicts Collapse of Most AltcoinsAnalyst Darkfost, however, noted signs of stabilization in the sector.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has stated that most altcoins will depreciate, while Bitcoin will rise to $125,000 by the end of the year.

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Hacker Exploits $1.4 Million Vulnerability in Ekubo ContractHacker exploits $1.4M vulnerability in Ekubo contract on EVM networks.

A hacker targeted a token exchange contract on EVM networks of the DeFi protocol Ekubo, as reported by the project team.

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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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OpenAI Introduces GPT-5.5 Instant to ChatGPTOpenAI launches GPT-5.5 Instant, replacing GPT-5.3 as default.

OpenAI has launched the GPT-5.5 Instant model, replacing GPT-5.3 Instant as the default neural network and making it available to all users.

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State Street and Galaxy Launch Tokenized Fund on SolanaState Street and Galaxy launch SWEEP fund for 24/7 liquidity management with stablecoins.

State Street and Galaxy have launched the SWEEP fund — a tool for 24/7 liquidity management using stablecoins.

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Crypto Fund Inflows Drop to $117.8 Million Amid Ethereum OutflowsCrypto fund inflows reached $117.8 million, maintaining positive momentum for the fifth week.

From April 27 to May 1, inflows into crypto investment products amounted to $117.8 million. Positive momentum has been maintained for the fifth consecutive week.

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Peter Thiel Invests $140 Million in Ocean-Based Data CentersPanthalassa raises $140M for ocean-based data centers, led by Peter Thiel.

The American startup Panthalassa, which is developing autonomous floating data centers powered by wave energy, has raised $140 million, valuing the company at approximately $1 billion.

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Coinbase to Cut Workforce by 14% and Focus on AI IntegrationCoinbase to cut 14% of staff, focusing on AI integration for efficiency.

Coinbase will reduce its workforce by approximately 14%. CEO Brian Armstrong explained the decision as a necessity to optimize expenses.

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Anthropic co-founder forecasts ‘self-developing AI’ by 2028Anthropic’s Jack Clark sees “self-developing” AI arriving by 2028.

By 2028, AI able to design and train its own successors could emerge, Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark says.

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Morgan Stanley Foresees Bitcoin on U.S. Bank Balance SheetsU.S. banks may eventually hold bitcoin on their balance sheets.

U.S. banks may eventually hold bitcoin on their balance sheets, despite current regulatory hurdles. This view was expressed by Amy Oldenburg, head of Morgan Stanley's digital assets division.

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Polygon Wallet Introduces Private Payments for USDC and USDTPolygon introduces private USDC and USDT payments.

Developers at Polygon have launched the Private Payments feature, enabling the private transfer of USDC and USDT through the Polygon Wallet.

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Bitcoin Price Tests $81,000 MarkBitcoin tested $81,000, up 1.4% in a day. Now at $80,572.

The price of the leading cryptocurrency tested the $81,000 level, appreciating by 1.4% over the day.

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Base to Adopt Hybrid Model with ZK Transaction VerificationBase integrates ZK-proofs to enhance security and speed up transaction finalization.

L2 network Base has announced the integration of ZK-proofs from Succinct Labs to enhance security and expedite transaction finalization.

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BitMine Expands Ethereum Holdings to $13 BillionBitmine acquired 101,745 ETH for $237.7 million, boosting its holdings to 5,180,131 ETH.

Over the past week, Bitmine Immersion Technologies acquired 101,745 ETH. The transaction amounted to approximately $237.7 million at an average asset price of $2336.

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Aave Seeks Court Order to Release 30,000 ETH Seized by HackersAave seeks court order to release 30,000 ETH seized by hackers.

The Aave team filed an emergency motion in a US federal court to lift the freeze on 30,766 ETH blocked by Arbitrum after the Kelp hack.

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