Base Shifts from Optimism Stack to Proprietary ArchitectureMeanwhile, Ether.fi will move its crypto card to OP Mainnet.

Keyrock: US Treasury Bonds Influence Bitcoin More Than the FedThe "printing press" doesn't always significantly impact risky asset prices—much depends on liquidity distribution.

Goldman Sachs CEO Discusses His ‘Small’ Bitcoin HoldingsGoldman Sachs CEO David Solomon owns a small amount of bitcoin.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Vibe Coding via Claude Opus Leads to Moonwell DeFi Project BreachMoonwell lost $1.78 million due to an oracle error linked to vibe coding.

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.

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.

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

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