Author: Tristan Lodenberg

While the broader crypto market has fallen roughly 30% since October, Tether continues to report steady expansion of its USDT stablecoin. In the fourth quarter of 2025, total USDT users reached 534.5 million, with 35.2 million new users added during the period. This marks the eighth consecutive quarter with growth exceeding 30 million accounts. USDT’s market capitalization climbed to $187.3 billion, reflecting a $12.4 billion increase over the quarter. Unlike more speculative digital assets, USDT demand appears tied to savings, cross-border transfers and liquidity management. On chain data shows balances rising among long term holders rather than short-term traders. Tether…

Blockchain network IoTeX has confirmed it is reviewing suspicious activity linked to one of its token safes after onchain analysts identified irregular fund movements. The team said it is coordinating with exchanges and security partners to trace transactions and limit further impact, adding that early estimates suggest losses are lower than initial speculation. In a Saturday post on X project said; Following the disclosure, IoTeX’s native token IOTX fell more than 8% within 24 hours, trading near $0.0049. The project stated that containment measures are underway and updates will be shared as the investigation progresses. Private Key Compromise and Onchain Fund Transfers…

Large Bitcoin holders have quietly rebuilt positions despite months of market weakness, effectively reversing a 230,000 BTC distribution phase that began in late 2025. Wallets holding between 1,000 and 10,000 BTC increased their combined balance from 2.86 million BTC in December 2025 to approximately 3.09 million BTC, returning to levels seen before the October 10 market crash. The rebound suggests a V shaped accumulation pattern among major players. After Bitcoin peaked near $124,000 in August 2025, whale reserves declined during the subsequent correction. However, data shows that nearly 98,000 BTC were accumulated in just the past 30 days, fully offsetting…

Developers behind Ethereum have officially scheduled Fork Choice Enforced Inclusion Lists (FOCIL) for inclusion in the upcoming Hegota hard fork, targeted for late 2026. The proposal, formally introduced as EIP-7805, is designed to strengthen censorship resistance at the protocol level. In response to a post on X Buterin arguing that; FOCIL enables validator committees to enforce transaction inclusion through fork-choice rules. If a proposed block ignores valid transactions listed by the committee, the chain can fork away from that block. The mechanism aims to guarantee that transactions submitted to the public mempool are included within a bounded number of slots,…

Bitcoin mining company MARA Holdings has finalized the acquisition of a 64% stake in French computing infrastructure operator Exaion, marking a significant expansion into artificial intelligence and cloud services. The agreement, initially reached in August 2025 with EDF Pulse Ventures, was completed after securing regulatory approvals. Under the new structure, French energy group EDF will remain a minority shareholder and customer. Governance changes will include board representation from MARA, EDF Pulse Ventures and NJJ Capital, the investment firm of telecom entrepreneur Xavier Niel. Bitcoin Miners Pivot to AI as Mining Economics Tighten The move reflects a broader industry shift as…

US listed spot Bitcoin exchange traded funds have recorded five consecutive weeks of net withdrawals, with total outflows reaching approximately $3.8 billion. Data from SoSoValue shows that last week alone accounted for $315.9 million in redemptions. The largest weekly outflow during the streak occurred in late January, when investors withdrew roughly $1.49 billion. While certain trading sessions saw inflows including an $88 million gain on Friday these were offset by heavier redemption days earlier in the week. Since their launch, spot Bitcoin ETFs have attracted about $54.01 billion in cumulative net inflows. Total net assets currently stand near $85.31 billion,…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has released new guidance clarifying how broker dealers may treat certain stablecoins for capital purposes. In an FAQ issued by the Division of Trading and Markets at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, staff indicated they would not object if broker-dealers apply a 2% “haircut” to proprietary positions in qualifying stablecoins. A haircut represents a discount applied to asset values when calculating regulatory capital, reflecting potential risk. Previously, some firms reportedly imposed haircuts as high as 100% on stablecoin holdings, effectively discouraging their use on balance sheets. The updated 2% framework places payment stablecoins…

The founder of Uniswap has warned users about fraudulent advertisements impersonating the platform after a trader reportedly lost a mid six figure crypto portfolio. The victim said their wallet was drained after clicking a top search engine result that appeared legitimate but linked to a malicious website. Scammers have been purchasing ads tied to popular crypto keywords, placing fake links above organic search results. Once users connect their wallets and approve transactions, attackers can rapidly transfer out funds. Adams said in an X post on Friday; Crypto Scam Losses Surge in January The warning comes amid a broader spike in digital asset…

Bitcoin could see renewed upside if capital begins rotating out of overheated artificial intelligence equities, according to macro strategist Lyn Alden. The argument centers on valuation pressure in major AI stocks, particularly as investors question how long rapid earnings growth can justify soaring market caps. AI leaders such as Nvidia have delivered strong gains over the past year, fueled by demand for GPU infrastructure supporting machine learning systems. However, when stocks become priced for near-perfect execution, even solid quarterly results may struggle to sustain momentum. Historically, periods of extreme concentration in one market segment often precede capital rotation into alternative…

Dutch regulators have instructed a local affiliate of Polymarket to immediately stop offering services in the Netherlands, citing violations of national gambling laws. The Netherlands Gambling Authority said Adventure One, linked to the blockchain based prediction platform Polymarket, was operating without the required license. According to the regulator, the company allegedly offered unauthorized betting products to Dutch residents, including wagers related to national elections. Authorities warned that failure to comply with the order could result in penalties reaching approximately $990,000. Officials also stated that previous outreach to address the concerns had not received a satisfactory response. The regulator emphasized that…