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Hyperliquid Allocates $29 Million to Lobby DeFi Interests in WashingtonHyperliquid Foundation announced the Hyperliquid Policy Center to promote DeFi interests in the US.

Hyperliquid Foundation announced the creation of the Hyperliquid Policy Center to promote DeFi interests in the US.

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US Crypto Investors Alarmed by New IRS Tax RequirementsRevised IRS rules unsettle US crypto investors; exchanges must disclose client information.

Revised transparency rules from the IRS have unsettled American crypto investors. The new tax regulations now require exchanges to disclose client information.

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K33 Analysts Detect Late Bear Phase Signals in BitcoinK33 analysts see late bear phase signals in Bitcoin, resembling 2022's market.

The current state of the cryptocurrency market resembles the final stages of the 2022 bear phase, according to analysts at K33.

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Pump.fun Shifts Reward Model to Benefit TradersPump.fun shifts reward model to benefit traders, focusing less on token creators.

The meme coin launch platform Pump.fun has introduced a new reward model, shifting the focus from token creators to traders.

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The big, bad AI that isn’tWhy apocalyptic AI tales persist—and who stands to gain.

Why are we still being spooked by bad retellings of Terminator—and, above all, who stands to gain?

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Who Governs the Bots? AI Agents and the Future of Web3 Power in 2026

In 2026, autonomous bots and AI agents are set to push blockchain governance past its comfort zone.

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The silicon curtainGPUs, RAM and SSDs — what next?

How the AI boom is turning the personal computer into a luxury and decentralisation into a privilege.

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Don’t get in—it will eat you aliveA personal but telling tale of yet another DeFi mishap.

A regular ForkLog reader and seasoned crypto market participant on how he lost his funds—and with them any hope of recovery.

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Belarus Legalises Cryptocurrency Payments for FreelancersBelarus allows freelancers to receive crypto payments via legalised crypto banks.

Freelancers in Belarus will be able to officially receive payment for their services in digital assets. Payments will be made through crypto banks.

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The big, bad AI that isn’tWhy apocalyptic AI tales persist—and who stands to gain.

Why are we still being spooked by bad retellings of Terminator—and, above all, who stands to gain?

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Ethereum Staking Share Reaches Record 50%Ethereum staking contract holds over half of total supply, Santiment reports.

Ethereum's staking contract has accumulated more than half of the asset's total supply, analysts at Santiment report.

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Anthropic Unveils Claude Sonnet 4.6 with a Million-Token Context WindowAnthropic releases updated AI model Sonnet, focusing on programming and computer skills.

Anthropic has released an updated AI model, Sonnet, focusing on programming skills, instruction adherence, and computer operation.

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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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What is OP_RETURN—and how does it enable data storage on the Bitcoin network?

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What Is OP_RETURN and How Does It Allow Data Storage in the Bitcoin Network?

The main pros and cons of adding non-financial data to Bitcoin’s blockchain.

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Bitwise CIO: DeFi Could Lead Crypto Out of the Bear MarketDeFi could lead the crypto market out of its prolonged bear phase, says Bitwise CIO.

The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector has the potential to pull the industry out of its prolonged correction, according to Bitwise's Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan.

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Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund Divests from Ethereum Firm ETHZillaPeter Thiel's Founders Fund exits Ethereum firm ETHZilla.

Billionaire Peter Thiel and his associated entity, Founders Fund, have completely sold their stake in the "treasury" company ETHZilla.

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Apple’s Ambitious Plans for AI-Driven Wearables UnveiledApple accelerates development of AI-based wearables, including smart glasses and AirPods.

Apple is accelerating the development of three new wearable devices as part of its shift towards AI-based hardware.

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Elemental Royalty to Distribute Dividends in Tokenized Gold via TetherCompany offers investors dividends in cryptocurrency backed by precious metals.

Canadian firm Elemental Royalty Corporation has become the first public company in its sector to offer shareholders the option to receive dividends in digital assets backed by gold.

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A ‘bear pennant’ points to a possible drop in bitcoin to $55,000Bearish charts and rising whale activity keep risks of February’s bitcoin slump high.

The risk that February’s bitcoin correction will persist remains high as bearish charts meet rising whale activity.

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Strategy amasses 717,131 BTC after $168m bitcoin purchaseStrategy bought 2,486 BTC for $168.4m last week at an average price of $67,710.

Over the past week Strategy purchased 2,486 BTC for $168.4m at an average price of $67,710.

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Starknet to Integrate EY’s Nightfall Privacy ProtocolStarkWare integrates EY's Nightfall privacy protocol into Starknet.

StarkWare has announced the integration of the Nightfall privacy layer from the Big Four auditing firm Ernst & Young (EY) into its L2 network, Starknet.

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Study Reveals Stablecoins Reduce Remittance Costs by 40%Stablecoins have become a daily financial tool, says a study by BVNK, Coinbase, and Artemis.

Stablecoins have evolved from a tool for crypto trading into a daily financial instrument, according to a joint study by BVNK, Coinbase, and Artemis.

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85% of Tokens Launched in 2025 Fell Below Initial PricesMost 2025 token sales led to investor losses, says DeFi researcher Edgy.

The vast majority of token sales conducted in 2025 resulted in losses for investors, according to DeFi researcher Edgy.

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Unitree Aims to Sell 20,000 Robots Following Spectacular Gala PerformanceUnitree Robotics plans to sell up to 20,000 robots in 2026, up from 5,500 last year.

Chinese firm Unitree Robotics plans to sell up to 20,000 humanoid robots in 2026, a significant increase from approximately 5,500 the previous year.

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Burger Chain Reports Revenue Surge Following Bitcoin Strategy AdoptionSteak ‘n Shake reports sales surge after adopting Bitcoin payments.

The burger chain Steak ‘n Shake, with locations in the US, Europe, and the Middle East, has reported a "sharp" increase in sales following the introduction of payments in the leading cryptocurrency.

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Who Governs the Bots? AI Agents and the Future of Web3 Power in 2026

In 2026, autonomous bots and AI agents are set to push blockchain governance past its comfort zone.

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