Sometimes a scam is just a scam (𓂀)Elena Vasilyeva on why crypto believers embrace conspiracies—and when they are right.

Russia Declares WhiteBit an Undesirable OrganisationRussia declares WhiteBit undesirable; linked to 'grey' schemes.

Farcaster Founders to Return $180 Million to Investors Following Protocol SaleFarcaster team to return $180M to investors after protocol sale, says co-founder Dan Romero.

Musk Predicts Optimus Launch and AGI Emergence by 2026AI could surpass human capabilities by 2026, says Elon Musk.

Hackers Steal $48 Million in Confiscated Bitcoin from South Korean ProsecutorsSouth Korean prosecutors investigate $47.7 million Bitcoin theft.

Ethereum Activity Surpasses L2 Networks Following Fusaka UpdateEthereum activity surpasses L2 networks after Fusaka update.

BitGo Debuts on NYSE with $2 Billion Valuation and Investment from Changpeng Zhao’s FundCustodian backed by Changpeng Zhao's investment firm YZi Lab.

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Decreases by 3.28%Bitcoin mining difficulty decreased by 3.28% to 141.67 T.

JPMorgan Questions Ethereum’s Long-term Activity SustainabilityJPMorgan questions Ethereum's long-term activity sustainability after Fusaka update.

Trove Markets Developers Execute Rug Pull Following ICOTrove Markets' token fell 98% post-ICO; developers accused of rug pull.

Anthropic CEO Foresees Imminent Arrival of AGI and Job ReductionsAnthropic CEO predicts AGI's arrival and job cuts.

Circle CEO Dismisses Regulatory Concerns Over Stablecoins as ‘Absurd’Interest payments on stablecoins do not threaten the banking system, says Circle CEO.

Bitwise Declares End of Bear MarketBitwise suggests the bear market ended in Q4 2025.

Vitalik Buterin to Reembrace Decentralised Social Networks by 2026Vitalik Buterin plans to return to decentralised social networks by 2026.

YouTube Unveils AI Avatars and Targets Low-Quality ContentYouTube to launch AI tools for creators and tackle low-quality content.

Expert Foresees OpenAI’s CollapseOpenAI CEO seeks $50 billion investment in Middle East.

Bitcoin Faces Shift as Long-Term Holders Exit Amid Record SalesAmid historic sales of old coins, Glassnode noted a "fragile balance" with key support at $81,100.

Economist warns bitcoin could fall to $60,000 as US–EU trade war escalatesGromen sees risk of a drop to $60,000 as US–EU trade tensions escalate.

Former Alameda Research Head Caroline Ellison to Be Released on January 28Caroline Ellison to be released from custody on January 28 after a year.

Bags Platform Challenges Pump.fun Amid AI Token HypeBags platform fees exceed $2 million, marking a thousandfold increase.