Solo BTC miners score $300K blocks, hacker steals $282m in social engineering hack, Strategy buys $1.2b Bitcoin | Weekly Recap

In this edition of the weekly recap, two solo miners independently secured block rewards worth approximately $300,000 each, a social engineering attack resulted in $282 million in stolen cryptocurrency, and Strategy announced its largest Bitcoin purchase. Independent miners achieve improbable… дальше »

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InfoFi Tokens Crash As X Blocks Reward-Based Posting Apps

INFOFI-linked tokens are crashing sharply after X’s Head of Product, Nikita Bier, announced that the platform will no longer allow apps that reward users for posting on X. The decision arrives after months of rising complaints about low-quality engagement farming, automated posting, and what X describes as an “influx of AI slop and reply spam.” [...] дальше »

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TokensCloud announces strategic alliance progress for U.S. cloud mining expansion in 2026

TokensCloud advances U.S. cloud mining expansion for 2026, signaling push to become a global Bitcoin leader. Introduction: A defining moment in TokensCloud’s growth journey TokensCloud has announced significant progress toward a strategic alliance that will accelerate its U.S. cloud mining… дальше »

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NEXST Partners KISS OF LIFE to Release VR Concerts on the Ultimate Web3 Entertainment Platform

On Friday, January 16, renowned Web3 entertainment platform, NEXT INNOVATIONS TECHNOLOGY L. L. C. (NEXST), announced a strategic partnership with KISS OF LIFE, the winner of the 2025 Asia Artist Awards “Best Musician Group. дальше »

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BTCC exchange surpasses $5 billion in annual tokenized gold trading as Q4 volume soars 809% over Q1 in 2025

BTCC, the world’s longest-serving crypto exchange, has announced that it has crossed the $5 billion milestone in tokenized gold trading volume for 2025, finishing the year at $5.72 billion. The mileThe post BTCC exchange surpasses $5 billion in annual tokenized gold trading as Q4 volume soars 809% over Q1 in 2025 appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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A Third of French Crypto Firms Still Unlicensed Under MiCA as Deadline Nears

French regulators announced this week that roughly 30% of crypto companies have not yet applied for a MiCA license. The news comes as a key regulatory deadline approaches, one that will decide whether these firms can legally continue operating. дальше »

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MINGO Unveils Global Ticketing Platform, Expands Operations To 54 Countries Via Hedera

MINGO has announced the debut of MINGO Tickets, a next-generation digital ticketing solution, alongside a major international expansion that will see the platform operate across 54 countries. Built to deliver secure, verifiable event access, the new platform aims to transform how organisers and fans experience live events worldwide. дальше »

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Crypto futures legitimized by CME with Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar addition, but retail traders face a massive catch

The era of the crypto industry being seen as a two-asset town is officially over at the world’s largest derivatives marketplace. On Jan. 15, CME Group announced plans to launch futures contracts for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM) on Feb. дальше »

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CME expands regulated crypto futures with Cardano, Chainlink and Stellar contracts

CME Group has announced plans to expand its regulated cryptocurrency derivatives offering with the launch of Cardano [ADA], Chainlink [LINK], and Stellar [XLM] futures, marking another step in the insThe post CME expands regulated crypto futures with Cardano, Chainlink and Stellar contracts appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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BTCC Exchange Surpasses $5 Billion in Annual Tokenized Gold Trading as Q4 Volume Soars 809% Over Q1 in 2025

BTCC, the world’s longest-serving crypto exchange, has announced that it has crossed the $5 billion milestone in tokenized gold trading volume for 2025, finishing the year at $5. 72 billion. дальше »

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Bitmine bets $200 million on MrBeast as ‘MrBeast Financial’ eyes crypto push

Bitmine commits $200M to MrBeast’s Beast Industries as “MrBeast Financial” files a trademark for crypto payments, exchanges, and DeFi-focused financial services. Tom Lee’s Bitmine announced a $200 million investment in Beast Industries, the business entity behind YouTube creator MrBeast, with… дальше »

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CME bets on altcoins as Cardano, Chainlink and Stellar futures go live Feb. 9

CME will list Cardano, Chainlink and Stellar futures on Feb. 9, adding micro and standard contracts as institutions seek regulated altcoin exposure and hedging tools. CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives exchange, announced plans to launch futures contracts tied to… дальше »

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Pump.fun revamps creator fees as Solana memecoin launches near 30,000 daily

Pump.fun adds creator fee sharing, ownership transfers, and future trader-voted narratives after Solana memecoin launches spike back toward 30,000 in a single day. Pump.fun announced modifications to its creator-fee system as token launches on the platform reached nearly 30,000 in… дальше »

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PENGU Price Misses the Signal in Pudgy Penguins’ Manchester City Deal

Pudgy Penguins announced a landmark partnership with Premier League football giant Manchester City. This marks one of the most high-profile crossovers yet between a native Web3 brand and global sports fandom. дальше »

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Here’s why BitMine stock may soar after MrBeast investment

BitMine's stock price was stuck in a tight range after the company announced a $200 million investment in YouTuber MrBeast’s company, дальше »

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Wall Street Meets YouTube: Tom Lee-Led Bitmine Backs MrBeast

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE: BMNR), chaired by Fundstrat founder Tom Lee, has announced a $200 million equity investment into Beast Industries. дальше »

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Ripple’s massive license victory hides a structural shift that could actually divert volume away from XRP

Ripple has secured a critical regulatory foothold in the European Union, marking the firm's second major licensing victory in less than a week. On Jan. 14, the crypto-focused payment company announced it received preliminary approval from Luxembourg’s regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), for an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence. дальше »

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Analyst Says XRP Price Just Entered Neutral State – What This Means

A crypto analyst has announced that the XRP price has just entered a neutral state and could be gearing up for a major rally. He explains how this phase has historically appeared before strong rallies and outlines what the current market structure may signal for XRP moving forward. дальше »

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High Roller Technologies and Power Protocol partner to introduce web-3 enabled incentive-driven engagement

High Roller Technologies, Inc. (“High Roller”) (NYSE: ROLR), a publicly listed global operator of premium online casino brands, today announced a strategic collaboration with Power Protocol to explore next-generation Web3-enabled engagement models. дальше »

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Lighter Token Drops 15% as LIT Staking Goes Live

Lighter’s LIT token has dropped by almost 15% in the last 24 hours, coming after the platform announced its new staking program. While the rollout adds new utility and ecosystem alignment, the decline is largely driven by post-launch selling and broader market forces. дальше »

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Oobit adds Phantom wallet support, connecting Solana to Visa

Tether-backed mobile payments application Oobit announced native support for Phantom, a leading wallet in the Solana ecosystem, according to a company statement. дальше »

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Zcash Foundation Investigation Closed: SEC Decision Sparks 12% Jump In ZEC Price

On Wednesday, the Zcash Foundation announced a significant development regarding its ongoing operations: the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its investigation into the public charity. дальше »

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Fors Announces Launch of Its Beta to Aggregate Prediction Markets Across the Solana Ecosystem

Amid efforts to further enhance its ecosystem, Fors, a prediction market aggregation platform built on Solana, announced today the release of its beta version. While the move follows plans to make prediction markets accessible, efficient, and professional-grade, the project’s beta version had been designed to address fragmentation and inefficiencies across modern prediction markets. The evolution […] дальше »

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Aptos (APT) jumps 8% as Bitcoin nears $93.5K and crypto market rebounds

Aptos price rose to $1. 99 on Tuesday, gaining by 8% as bulls looked to strengthen. Grayscale has announced Aptos as one of the assets under consideration. Potential ETF demand could help APT’s price. дальше »

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Polygon Acquires Coinme and Sequence for $250M to Build Regulated U.S. Payments Platform

Polygon Labs announced acquisitions bringing money transmitter licenses across 48 U. S. states and 50,000 retail cash-to-crypto locations. The post Polygon Acquires Coinme and Sequence for $250M to Build Regulated U. дальше »

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ETHGas Unveils $GWEI Token As It Pushes Toward Realtime Ethereum

ETHGas is moving from infrastructure to governance. The Ethereum infrastructure project has officially announced the launch of its governance token, $GWEI, alongside a token generation event that marks the start of its community distribution campaign, titled “The Genesis Harvest. дальше »

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YZi Labs backs Genius to build private, high-speed on-chain trading for pros

YZi Labs, the venture investment firm of Binance co-founders Changpeng Zhao and Yi He, has announced a major investment in Genius, a trading platform aimed at professional traders. The YZi Labs announcement on January 13, 2026, noted that, other than the investment, Binance founder Zhao has joined as an advisor. YZi Labs’ backing of Genius, […] дальше »

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Bitwise announces LINK ETF plans: Will this boost Chainlink to $15?

Bitwise has announced plans to roll out their own Chainlink ETF, named CLINK. The announcement sent a strong signal that institutional interest in LINK is materializing, and this is no longer specuThe post Bitwise announces LINK ETF plans: Will this boost Chainlink to $15? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Next Crypto To Explode: CFTC Sets the Table for AI and Crypto as DeepSnitch AI Goes Parabolic Into a Rumored Final Update

US CFTC chair Mike Selig has announced that the agency formed a brand-new innovation committee. The goals are guiding the regulation of emerging technologies, including AI and the blockchain, which have a massive impact on financial markets. дальше »

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Former NYC mayor Eric Adams unveils NYC token, raising rug pull concerns

Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams has launched a Solana-based meme coin, which he says will help combat rising hate and inspire the next wave of innovation in the city. Dubbed the New York City token (NYC), Adams announced… дальше »

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Canton jumps 15% after JPMorgan expansion – Can CC bulls force a breakout?

Canton jumped over 15% after JPMorgan announced the expansion of JPM Coin onto the Canton Network, reigniting institutional-focused momentum. The move shifted attention toward real-world settlemenThe post Canton jumps 15% after JPMorgan expansion – Can CC bulls force a breakout? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Can X’s new Smart Cashtags bring attention back to crypto?

X (formerly Twitter) has announced "Smart Cashtags," a feature that will add live price data to posts mentioning stocks, cryptos and on-chain assets. With billions already tokenized on blockchains, thThe post Can X’s new Smart Cashtags bring attention back to crypto? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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BitGo targets $1.96B valuation, seeks $201M in US IPO amid crypto rebound push

BitGo Holdings, Inc. , a California-based cryptocurrency custody firm, has announced its plans to raise $201 million as it lists in the United States via an initial public offering (IPO). According to details, BitGo targets a valuation of up to $1. дальше »

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Kaspa and Zcash in Talks? Why This Privacy-Speed Crossover Has the Community Excited

The Kaspa community is excited after a recent post that says Kaspa founder Yonatan Sompolinsky has been in contact with members of the Zcash ecosystem. Nothing has been confirmed and no formal partnership has been announced, but the idea alone has created discussion around what a potential privacy-focused collaboration could mean for Kaspa’s long-term roadmap. дальше »

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X Smart Cashtags target crypto spam and asset confusion

X rolls out Smart Cashtags to fix ticker confusion as EU probes algorithms, bots flood crypto posts, and Musk promises open-sourced ranking code. Social media platform X announced plans to introduce “Smart Cashtags,” a feature designed to clarify financial and… дальше »

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India tightens crypto rules to fight money laundering and terror funding

India's financial intelligence agency has announced stricter identity verification measures for cryptocurrency exchanges to prevent money laundering and terror financing. дальше »

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Elon Musk Promises Open Algorithm, But Vitalik Wants Proof Users Can Trust

X (Twitter) is at the center of a high-stakes tech debate. Elon Musk recently announced that the platform’s recommendation algorithm, which determines both organic and advertising content distribution, will be open-sourced in seven days, with updates every four weeks and detailed developer notes explaining changes. дальше »

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Chainlink - Will Nasdaq CME news push LINK's price to $15 again?

In their latest press release, Nasdaq and the CME Group announced the launch of the Nasdaq CME Crypto Index. This index focuses on top digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Chainlink. For LThe post Chainlink - Will Nasdaq CME news push LINK's price to $15 again? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Dogecoin Next Cycle: House Of DOGE Partnership Opens New International Doors

Dogecoin has taken another step in its objective to become a widely accepted and decentralized global currency as its corporate arm, House of Doge, announced a strategic partnership aimed at expanding the Dogecoin ecosystem into Japan. дальше »

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Pundi AI Partners with OptimAI Network to Build Privacy-First Agentic AI Systems

Pundi AI has announced a new partnership with OptimAI Network, indicating a major shift to user-owned agents and decentralized artificial intelligence. дальше »

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One number now decides if crypto companies spending $880M+ buying back their own tokens will work

Optimism announced a 12-month token buyback program on Jan. 8, allocating 50% of Superchain revenue to monthly OP token purchases starting in February. The buyback pressure is estimated at roughly $9. дальше »

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Token buybacks spent $880M+ last year, but prices stalled anyway – one number now decides if they work

Optimism announced a 12-month token buyback program on Jan. 8, allocating 50% of Superchain revenue to monthly OP token purchases starting in February. The buyback pressure is estimated at roughly $9. дальше »

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Openledger Lays Out a Full Stack for Accountable AI as Regulators Close in on Black-box Models

OpenLedger, the AI-native blockchain focused on verifiable data, models, and autonomous agents, today announced its 2026 product roadmap, outlining a full-stack platform designed to make AI systems acThe post Openledger Lays Out a Full Stack for Accountable AI as Regulators Close in on Black-box Models appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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MEXC Launches PlusMore (PLUS) Launchpool and Airdrop+ with 18,000 PLUS Rewards

MEXC, the world’s fastest-growing digital asset exchange and a pioneer of true zero-fee trading, announced the launch of PlusMore (PLUS) with a combined Launchpool and Airdrop+ event. The dual initiative features a total reward pool of 18,000 PLUS, offering users multiple ways to earn PLUS rewards. дальше »

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Solana Mobile To Launch Much-Awaited SKR Token On January 21, Seeker Phone Users Eligible For Airdrop

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Crypto Recovers Restores Over $2.5 Million in Inaccessible Cryptocurrency Assets

Crypto Recovers, a crypto wallet recovery company based in the Netherlands, announced restoring access to inaccessible non-custodial crypto wallets with a total value exceeding $2. 5 million in 2025. дальше »

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Nexo unveils Zero-interest Credit, eliminating liquidation risk for Bitcoin and Ethereum holders

Bitcoin and Ethereum holders just got a cleaner way to access cash without selling. Nexo announced the launch of Zero-interest Credit (ZiC) on Thursday, a new borrowing product that charges zero percent interest and zero fees. дальше »

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Prediction markets let insiders profit on leaks, yet a massive Dow Jones partnership just validated the rig

Dow Jones announced an exclusive partnership to distribute Polymarket prediction data across The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, and MarketWatch on the same day Kalshi claimed it had hit $100 billion in annualized trading volume. дальше »

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Polymarket seems riddled with insider trading yet a massive Dow Jones partnership just validated prediction markets

Dow Jones announced an exclusive partnership to distribute Polymarket prediction data across The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, and MarketWatch on the same day Kalshi claimed it had hit $100 billion in annualized trading volume. дальше »

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Binance axes 23 spot pairs on Jan. 9 in market quality, liquidity cleanup

Binance will remove 23 low-liquidity spot trading pairs on Jan. 9, 2026, deactivating bots while keeping the underlying tokens tradable via other pairs. Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, announced plans to remove 23 spot trading pairs from… дальше »

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