TOKEN2049 Dubai Postponed to April 2027 amid Regional Security Concerns
Organizers of TOKEN2049 have postponed the Dubai edition of the conference to April 2027 due to regional security concerns affecting travel and logistics.
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Crypto Developer Activity Drops 75% as AI Projects Gain Momentum
Developer activity across blockchain projects has declined sharply since early 2025 as artificial intelligence attracts more contributors and investment. Data shows a major shift in software development priorities across GitHub.
Optimism’s OP Labs Cuts 20% of Staff to Streamline Focus
OP Labs, the team behind Ethereum Layer 2 solution Optimism, laid off 20 employees to focus on core initiatives amid a transitional year for the protocol.…
Prosecutors Urge Court to Reject Sam Bankman-Fried Retrial Request
US prosecutors have asked a federal judge to deny Sam Bankman-Fried’s request for a new trial, arguing that the testimony cited by the defense does not…
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Metaplanet Launches Venture Arm to Back Bitcoin Startups
Metaplanet has created a new venture unit to fund Bitcoin infrastructure startups in Japan. The firm plans to invest roughly $25 million over the next several years.
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Bonk.fun Domain Hijacked in Wallet Drainer Attack
The Bonk.fun memecoin launchpad warned users after attackers hijacked its domain and pushed a malicious prompt designed to drain connected crypto wallets.
Wall Street Channels $540M Into US Spot Solana ETFs in Q4
US institutions invested $540 million in spot Solana ETFs during Q4, with investment advisers and hedge funds leading allocations, highlighting growing institutional engagement in SOL.
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Blockchain.com Expands to Ghana as African Crypto Demand Rises
Blockchain.com has expanded operations to Ghana following strong user growth in West Africa. The move builds on rapid transaction volume growth in Nigeria.
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Tron Joins Agentic AI Foundation to Support AI Infrastructure
Tron has joined the Linux Foundation’s Agentic AI Foundation to support open standards for AI agents and blockchain infrastructure alongside major financial and tech organizations.
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Bybit Expands Middle East Operations amid Regional Tensions
Bybit appoints new MENA country manager and reinforces operations in the UAE despite regional conflict, emphasizing regulatory compliance and institutional partnerships.