Category: crypto

The digital asset market saw $48 million in inflows in 2025, per CoinShares’ report. Bitcoin led with $214 million in inflows, while Ethereum faced outflows of $256 million. XRP attracted $41 million in inflows, potentially due to optimism about regulatory approval. Other altcoins like Solana, Aave, Stellar, and Polkadot also saw positive contributions.

Bitcoin has a low inflation rate of 0.83%, compared to the US dollar’s peak of 9.1% in 2022. From 2020 to 2025, Bitcoin rose 960%, while the US Dollar Index (DXY) only rose 12% in nominal terms. Adjusted for inflation, Bitcoin maintains purchasing power better than the dollar. This highlights Bitcoin as a hedge against…

HashKey Group, a digital asset firm in Asia, received provisional approval for a VASP license from Dubai’s VARA. This aligns with their expansion into the MENA region. Once fully licensed, they can offer exchange and broker-dealer services. The company has licenses in other jurisdictions and recently secured VASP registration in Ireland.

John deVadoss, Co-Founder of the InterWork Alliance, warns against the obsession with generative AI and quantum computing in the crypto universe. He highlights the neglect of core design priorities and trade-offs, such as social consensus, on-chain governance, miner-extractable value, the oracle problem, centralized stablecoins, settlement layers, privacy, rollups, centralized staking, and public goods funding.

Four spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the US had significant assets under management one year after launch. BlackRock’s IBIT was the top performer with over $52 billion AUM, while Fidelity’s FBTC ranked fourth. ARKB and BITB also made the top 20 list. Bitcoin ETFs surpassed gold ETFs in inflows in their first year.

Oh, a platform blending AI with Web3 technology, has secured $4.5 million in seed funding. It aims to revolutionize the creator economy by integrating decentralization, user empowerment, and advanced AI technology. OhChat, an AI-powered platform with nearly 100,000 users, allows interactions with AI-generated characters, including digital twins of real-world figures like Carmen Electra and Kaili…

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed a new rule to extend Electronic Fund Transfer Act protections to crypto wallets, giving users rights to dispute unauthorized transfers. However, lawyer Bill Hughes criticized the rule, saying it unfairly burdens wallet providers and consolidates regulatory control under the guise of consumer protection. Public comments on the rule…

Microsoft has filed a lawsuit against a foreign-based cybercriminal group that is exploiting generative AI technologies to create harmful and illicit content. The legal action aims to disrupt their operations and send a message that the weaponization of AI technology will not be tolerated. Microsoft has also enhanced its AI safeguards and is committed to…

North Dakota lawmakers introduced a resolution to include digital assets and precious metals in the state treasury’s portfolio to hedge against inflation. Six Representatives and two Senators sponsor the resolution. New Hampshire also introduced legislation to add digital assets to their treasury, with a focus on investing in Bitcoin. Other states are also considering similar…

A recent report by Bitwise and VettaFi shows that 56% of financial advisors are more likely to invest in crypto in 2024, driven by the US election results and increasing interest from clients. Advisors are increasingly allocating crypto in client portfolios, with institutional investors and RIAs leading the trend. Political support for crypto, particularly from…