Author: Tristan Lodenberg

Crypto startup Entropy has announced plans to shut down operations and refund remaining capital to investors, citing long-standing challenges in achieving scalable growth and product-market fit. The decision comes after four years of development multiple strategic pivots, and internal restructuring. Why Entropy Is Closing Its Crypto Platform Founder and CEO Tux Pacific confirmed that the company no longer sees a viable path forward. Despite extensive experimentation, Entropy was unable to identify a business model capable of supporting venture-scale returns. Pacific stated that continuing would require yet another pivot, a step he ultimately decided against. Tux Pacific posted to X on…

Crypto exchange Kraken is expanding access to decentralized finance by launching a new product designed to simplify onchain yield for everyday users. The rollout reflects a broader industry shift toward making DeFi more accessible without requiring deep technical knowledge. What Is DeFi Earn and Where It’s Available The newly introduced DeFi Earn service is now available to users in Canada, the European Economic Area and most U.S. states. It allows customers to earn onchain yield directly through their exchange accounts, offering advertised returns of up to 8% APY. The goal is to combine centralized exchange usability with transparent, onchain rewards,…

A newly uncovered database containing stolen login credentials is drawing attention to the growing cybersecurity risks facing everyday internet users — especially those involved in cryptocurrency. The scale of the exposure highlights how compromised personal devices, rather than hacked platforms, are becoming a major attack vector. 149 Million Records Found in Public Database A cybersecurity investigation revealed a publicly accessible dataset with roughly 149 million usernames and passwords collected from malware-infected phones and computers. The credentials span a wide range of services, including email providers, streaming platforms, social media accounts and cryptocurrency exchanges. Among the exposed data were approximately 420,000…

Binance Coin (BNB) slipped back below the $900 mark after failing to sustain its recent breakout, signaling renewed selling pressure at higher levels. The rejection came after a sharp rally earlier in the quarter, with price action now reflecting hesitation from buyers and active profit-taking near resistance. The $900 level acted as a strong psychological and technical resistance, attracting sellers who had accumulated positions at lower prices. As BNB approached this zone, selling volume increased indicating that short-term traders were locking in gains rather than positioning for continuation. The lack of follow-through buying suggested insufficient demand to absorb overhead supply.…

Bitcoin’s network experienced a noticeable stress test this week as a severe U.S. winter storm temporarily disrupted mining operations, causing a sharp decline in computing power. While markets remained calm, the incident highlights deeper structural issues within the Bitcoin mining ecosystem that researchers have warned about for years. Bitcoin Hashrate Decline Explained During the storm, Bitcoin’s hashrate fell by approximately 10%, reflecting a sudden loss of active mining power. Hashrate measures the total computational capacity securing the network and processing transactions. A rapid decline can lead to slower block production and, if prolonged, higher transaction fees until the next difficulty…

Strategy has continued its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation, acquiring 2,932 BTC for approximately $264 million in late January. The purchase was executed at an average price of $90,061 per bitcoin, pushing the company’s total holdings to 712,647 BTC. This move reinforces Strategy’s position as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin globally, even as broader crypto markets face renewed pressure.  According to the company’s co-founder and executive chairman, Michael Saylor; At current prices, the firm’s Bitcoin treasury is valued at around $62.5 billion, compared with a total acquisition cost of roughly $54.2 billion. This translates into paper gains of more than $8 billion,…

South Korean crypto exchange Coinone is reportedly considering a major shareholder stake sale, fueling speculation about potential interest from both domestic financial groups and global crypto firms. The move comes as consolidation accelerates across South Korea’s tightly regulated digital asset market. Coinone Confirms Talks With Local and Overseas Partners Coinone has begun exploring the sale of the 53.4% controlling stake held by Chairman Cha Myung-hoon, according to local reporting. The exchange confirmed it is in discussions around equity investments and strategic partnerships, involving overseas crypto exchanges and domestic financial institutions, while emphasizing that no final agreement has been reached. The…

CZ Signals Permanent Step Away From Binance Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao has confirmed he will not return to an active role at the binance even after receiving a presidential pardon that removed previous legal restrictions. The decision marks a definitive close to his leadership chapter at Binance, while opening space for new executives to shape the company’s future. Zhao explained that while the pardon cleared all limitations related to his prior conviction, he has no intention of resuming duties at Binance. After seven years at the helm, he views his exit as a natural transition, despite the personal difficulty surrounding…

Crypto investment products experienced a significant shift in market direction last week, with total outflows reaching $1.7 billion, marking the largest weekly withdrawal since November 2025. This reversal followed a strong inflow period a week earlier, underscoring the market’s ongoing sideways and fragile trading environment. Market participants pulled capital as expectations for near term interest rate cuts weakened, while digital assets continued to show negative price momentum and failed to benefit from broader macroeconomic hedging narratives. Bitcoin and Ether Dominate Withdrawals Bitcoin and Ether accounted for the vast majority of withdrawals. Bitcoin-related products saw outflows of approximately $1.09 billion, while…

Metaplanet has revised its financial outlook upward for 2025 and 2026, projecting strong revenue growth driven by its expanding Bitcoin-focused operations. The improved guidance comes even as the company prepares to report a non cash Bitcoin impairment exceeding $670 million, reflecting year-end market valuations rather than operational weakness. Revised 2025 Financial Guidance Metaplanet now expects 2025 revenue of approximately $58 million, with operating income forecast near $40 million. However due to Bitcoin price fluctuations at the end of the reporting period, the company anticipates an ordinary loss of more than $630 million and a net loss approaching $500 million. These…