ForkLog — digital economy, AI, singularity, future is now

Pantera Capital Predicts Collapse of Small Crypto TreasuriesIn 2026, DAT companies will face "fierce consolidation," with only a few large players surviving.

In 2026, DAT companies will face "fierce consolidation," with only a few large players surviving, according to Pantera Capital.

AI translated

ВсеDeFi

BitcoinBTC

$28432+1.84% (+514.07)

EthereumETH

$1860.08+1.19% (+21.85)

BNBBNB

$312+0.41% (+1.27)

XRPXRP

$0.504013+0.32% (+0.0016)

CardanoADA

$0.388482-0.06% (-0.0002)

Все курсы Все курсы

Editor's choice

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

CoinGecko Reports Record Token ‘Mortality’ in 2025News and Analysis16.01.2026 16:13

Buterin Advocates a Return to Ethereum’s Core ValuesNews and Analysis17.01.2026 10:05

Bitcoin Speculators Shift to Profit-Taking, Says ResearcherNews and Analysis16.01.2026 15:09

China’s AI Advances Narrow Gap with the WestNews and Analysis16.01.2026 17:54

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

News and Analysis15

PwC Declares ‘Point of No Return’ in Institutional Cryptocurrency AdoptionPwC sees digital assets as integral to financial systems, not just for trading.

The integration of digital assets by banks, asset managers, and large corporations is no longer an "optional or peripheral" process, according to the audit firm PwC.

AI translated

News and Analysis40

James Check Dismisses Quantum Threat as Factor in Bitcoin’s Price DeclineBitcoin's weakness due to sales by holders, not quantum computing, says James Check.

The main reason for Bitcoin's weakness is large-scale sales by long-term holders, not quantum computing, according to analyst James Check.

AI translated

News and Analysis15

Expert: AI Can Democratise Prediction MarketsAI can serve as an embedded blockchain arbiter in prediction markets.

AI can serve as an embedded blockchain arbiter in prediction markets, according to Professor Andrew Hall.

AI translated

News and Analysis50

CryptoQuant flags the onset of an early bitcoin bear phaseInvestors are locking in losses on bitcoin

After bitcoin fell below $90,000, profitability metrics turned negative, signalling an early bear market.

AI translated

Longreads

Longreads25

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

A moderately paranoid Elena Vasilyeva on why crypto diehards believe in conspiracies—and when they are right.

AI translated

Privacy becomes the default: the defining crypto trend of 2026

Longreads52

Privacy Is the New Norm: Analyzing the Defining Trend of 2026Privacy rises to crypto’s central theme in 2026—and how users can safeguard it on Bitcoin.

Together with Mixer.Money, we examine blockchain transparency risks and tools to protect privacy on Bitcoin.

AI translated

Longreads31

Crypto Is Getting StuffyHow the industry got stuck in a forever-postponed future

ForkLog news editor Vladimir Sliper on the market’s chief existential challenge.

AI translated

A quiet evolution: why whales are buying Ethereum ahead of Glamsterdam and Hegota

Longreads96

The Silent Accumulation: Whales Bet on Ethereum Before Major UpgradesDevelopers’ plans and Ethereum’s outlook ahead of Glamsterdam and Hegota.

This article examines developers’ plans and assesses Ethereum’s prospects ahead of forthcoming upgrades.

AI translated

Longreads25

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

A moderately paranoid Elena Vasilyeva on why crypto diehards believe in conspiracies—and when they are right.

AI translated

News and Analysis27

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

The Russian Prosecutor General's Office has declared the activities of the cryptocurrency exchange WhiteBit, along with its affiliated and subsidiary structures, undesirable within the country.

AI translated

News and Analysis37

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.

The Farcaster team intends to return the entire $180 million raised from venture investors, according to Dan Romero, co-founder of the DeSoc project.

AI translated

News and Analysis95

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

Artificial intelligence could surpass human capabilities as early as 2026, according to Elon Musk.

AI translated

101

101137

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.

AI translated

101143

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.

AI translated

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

101391

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.

AI translated

101271

What is a Token Generation Event (TGE)?

How digital assets are “born” on a blockchain.

AI translated

News and Analysis56

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

Prosecutors in South Korea's Gwangju district have launched an investigation into the disappearance of Bitcoin valued at 70 billion won ($47.7 million).

AI translated

News and Analysis35

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

Amid low fees, activity on the main Ethereum network has outpaced that of second-layer solutions.

AI translated

News and Analysis45

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

On January 22, crypto custodian BitGo debuted on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker BTGO with a valuation of $2 billion.

AI translated

News and Analysis50

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

On January 22, following the latest adjustment, the mining difficulty of the leading cryptocurrency decreased by 3.28% to 141.67 T.

AI translated

News and Analysis95

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

The recent Fusaka update has led to increased activity on the Ethereum network, but JPMorgan has expressed doubts about the blockchain's long-term prospects.

AI translated

News and Analysis49

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

On January 20, the native token of perp-DEX Trove Markets (TROVE) plummeted by 98% just minutes after the ICO — the FDV of the coin dropped from $20 million to $110,000.

AI translated

YouTube Unveils AI Avatars and Targets Low-Quality Content

News and Analysis119

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

The advent of artificial general intelligence (AGI) is drawing nearer, leaving policymakers with less time to prepare, stated Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei.

AI translated

News and Analysis64

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

Interest payments on 'stablecoins' do not threaten the banking system, stated Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire.

AI translated

News and Analysis39

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

The fourth quarter of 2025 likely marked the end of the bear cycle, according to Bitwise.

AI translated

News and Analysis37

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

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin announced plans to fully return to decentralised social networks by 2026.

AI translated

News and Analysis54

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

The video platform YouTube is set to introduce new AI-based tools for creators and intensify its efforts against low-quality content.

AI translated

News and Analysis109

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

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with leading investors in the Middle East to arrange a new investment round of at least $50 billion.

AI translated