Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks New FTX Fraud Trial on Witness Claims
Sam Bankman-Fried has asked a federal court to grant a new trial in the FTX fraud case, citing newly available witness testimony he argues could undermine his conviction.
Quorum
Quorum refers to the minimum number of participants required for a blockchain network or governance system to make a valid decision. It is commonly used in decentralized governance, validator voting, and protocol upgrades. A quorum helps prevent small groups from making decisions that affect the entire network. If quorum is not reached, proposals or votes are typically considered invalid. Quorum mechanisms are essential for maintaining fairness and decentralization in blockchain governance.
Gemini Exit Raises Doubts Over UK Crypto Hub Ambitions
Gemini’s decision to withdraw from the UK, EU, and Australia has intensified industry concerns that slow, overlapping regulation is undermining Britain’s crypto hub strategy.
Bitcoin ETFs Extend Rebound as $145M in Fresh Inflows Hit Market
US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $145 million in new inflows as Bitcoin hovered near $70,000, adding to signs that institutional selling pressure is easing.
Ripple Expands Institutional Custody Platform with Staking and Security Integrations
By
Julia Sakovich
• 3 mins read
Ripple has added new security and staking integrations to its institutional custody platform, aiming to simplify deployment for banks and regulated custodians.
Bernstein Calls Bitcoin Sell-Off Weakest Bear Case on Record
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Julia Sakovich
• 3 mins read
Bernstein analysts maintained a $150,000 Bitcoin target for 2026, arguing the recent sell-off reflects a confidence shock rather than structural market stress.
Jump Trading to Back Kalshi and Polymarket as Market Maker
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Julia Sakovich
• 3 mins read
Jump Trading is set to provide market-making services to Kalshi and Polymarket in exchange for equity stakes, deepening institutional involvement in prediction markets.
Telegram Introduces Mira AI Assistant with Blockchain and Payments Roadmap
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Julia Sakovich
• 3 mins read
Telegram has launched Mira, a blockchain-based AI assistant integrated into chats, as the platform expands into AI services alongside crypto payments and commerce infrastructure.
Saylor’s Strategy Buys $90M in Bitcoin Below Market Cost Basis
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Julia Sakovich
• 2 mins read
Michael Saylor’s Strategy added $90 million in Bitcoin as prices traded below the company’s average acquisition cost, reinforcing its long-term accumulation approach amid market volatility.
Justin Bieber’s Bored Ape Valuation Drops 99% amid Structural NFT Market Rebalancing
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Julia Sakovich
• 3 mins read
A Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT purchased by Justin Bieber for $1.3 million in 2022 is currently valued at approximately $12,000.
Tether USDT Posts Record User Growth in Q4 Despite Market Shock
By
Julia Sakovich
• 3 mins read
Tether reported record USDT user growth and higher reserves in the fourth quarter of 2025, even as crypto markets suffered a sharp liquidation-driven downturn.