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Leadership Change at Ethereum Foundation’s Technical DivisionThe Protocol team at EF has changed leadership, with key developers departing.

The Protocol team at EF has changed leadership. Leading developers Barnabé Monnot and Tim Beiko are leaving, while Alex Stokes is taking a sabbatical.

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

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Bhutan Simplifies Registration for Crypto FirmsBhutan's GMC introduces streamlined licensing for fintech and virtual asset firms.

The special economic zone of Bhutan, GMC, has introduced a streamlined licensing mechanism for international companies. The initiative targets fintech startups and virtual asset service providers.

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US Inflation Rises to 3.8%, Bitcoin Remains UnmovedUS inflation rose to 3.8%, Bitcoin remained stable.

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 3.8% year-on-year increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The monthly figure for April rose by 0.6%.

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Roaring Kitty’s Account Hacked to Dump RKC TokenRoaring Kitty's account was hacked, leading to a sharp rise in RKC token price.

Unknown individuals hacked the social media of trader Keith Gill, known as Roaring Kitty. The perpetrators posted the contract address of the meme coin RKC, causing a sharp rise in the asset's price.

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OpenAI Co-founder Gathered Evidence Against Sam Altman for a YearIlya Sutskever gathered evidence against Sam Altman for OpenAI's board.

Former research scientist Ilya Sutskever spent about a year collecting evidence of Sam Altman's falsehoods for the OpenAI board of directors.

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The road to $20trn: how ETFs reshaped crypto in recent yearsHow ETFs hit $20trn, bridged TradFi and crypto, and what comes next.

The history and mechanics of exchange-traded funds with trillions in assets under management.

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Is Phemex Safe? Proof of Reserves, Wallet Security and Asset Protection Explained

The surge in cybercriminal activity is forcing traders to rethink the balance between centralized and decentralized services. The Phemex team shared with ForkLog how the exchange reinforced its security framework and strengthened its defenses after the breach.

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Web3 will look differentA vibe-coding experiment hints at a different Web3: local apps, open AI and fewer chokepoints.

ForkLog’s vibe-coding experiment that broadens the notion of Web3.

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Neither dead nor triumphantWhat is happening to InfoFi, if you know the segment at all

How the InfoFi segment is faring in 2026.

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US Democrats Demand Ethical Amendments to CLARITY ActUS Senate Banking Committee releases new cryptocurrency bill draft, but ethical issues remain.

The US Senate Banking Committee has released a new draft of the cryptocurrency regulation bill. However, the current version of the CLARITY Act does not address the issue of conflicts of interest among current officials.

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The road to $20trn: how ETFs reshaped crypto in recent yearsHow ETFs hit $20trn, bridged TradFi and crypto, and what comes next.

The history and mechanics of exchange-traded funds with trillions in assets under management.

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Unitree Introduces a Manned Robot Ready for ProductionUnitree unveils the world's first production-ready manned robot.

The Chinese company Unitree has unveiled the "world's first production-ready" manned robot.

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Analysts see bitcoin emerging from its bear phaseBitcoin tests $82,000 as derivatives hint caution; analysts eye breakout and regime shift.

On May 11 bitcoin tested $82,000, yet derivatives data suggest traders remain cautious.

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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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Google Reports Surge in AI Use Among CybercriminalsCybercriminals increasingly use AI to exploit vulnerabilities and expand operations.

Malicious actors are leveraging AI to exploit vulnerabilities, expand operations, and gain initial access to systems or networks.

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MARA Reports $1.3 Billion Quarterly LossMARA's Q1 net loss rose to $1.3 billion from $533 million.

MARA released its first-quarter report, revealing a net loss of $1.3 billion, up from $533 million a year earlier.

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Anchorage Digital to Withdraw from Global Dollar Network Stablecoin InitiativeAnchorage Digital exits Global Dollar Network, ceasing USDG stablecoin promotion.

The licensed crypto bank Anchorage Digital will cease its participation in the Global Dollar Network consortium, which is behind the promotion of the stablecoin USDG, as reported by CoinDesk.

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ZachXBT Criticizes Circle for Delays in Freezing $420 Million in Illicit USDC Funds

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Circle Raises $222 Million Through ARC Token SaleCircle announced the launch of the ARC token, raising $222 million from investors.

Circle announced the launch of the ARC token. During the presale, the company raised $222 million from a group of investors, including a16z crypto, BlackRock, and Apollo Funds.

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Macro Analyst Describes Ethereum as “Fuel” for AI AgentsJordi Visser sees Ethereum as key for AI agent payments through asset tokenization.

Jordi Visser has increased his position in Ethereum. He believes this year will see mass tokenization of assets, forming the basis for AI agent payments.

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Bitcoin Products Attract $706 Million Amid Six-Week Inflow StreakInflows into crypto products reached $857.9 million from May 4 to 8, marking six weeks of growth.

Between May 4 and May 8, inflows into exchange-traded cryptocurrency products totaled $857.9 million. This positive trend has persisted for six consecutive weeks, marking a record since late April.

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Michael Saylor Unveils Strategy’s Bitcoin Reserve PlanMichael Saylor announced Strategy will increase bitcoin holdings, exceeding any potential sales.

Strategy founder Michael Saylor announced that the company will continue to increase its bitcoin holdings. The volume of purchases will significantly exceed any potential sales.

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Is Phemex Safe? Proof of Reserves, Wallet Security and Asset Protection Explained

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Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF Completes First Month Without Fund OutflowsMSBT from Morgan Stanley saw no net outflows in its first month, leading among competitors.

MSBT from Morgan Stanley completed its first month without any net outflows, outperforming competitors.

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Bitcoin briefly tests $82,000Bitcoin briefly tops $82,200; altcoins rally with SUI and XRP leading.

On May 12 bitcoin briefly rose above $82,200. It hit the highest level since the start of the month.

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The week in crypto: bitcoin holds above $80,000 as Hyperliquid debuts prediction marketsBitcoin tops $80,000; Hyperliquid adds prediction markets; Bitcoin Core fixes critical bug.

Bitcoin held above $80,000; Hyperliquid rolled out prediction markets; a critical Bitcoin Core bug was fixed; and more from the week.

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Major Bitcoin Pools Back Stratum V2 AdoptionSeven major mining entities join Stratum V2 working group to expedite Bitcoin miners' transition.

Seven major mining entities, including AntPool, Foundry, and F2Pool, have joined the Stratum V2 working group. The initiative aims to expedite the transition of Bitcoin miners to a new communication standard.

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