US Prosecutors Request October 2026 Retrial for Tornado Cash Co-Founder Roman Storm
US prosecutors are seeking an October 2026 retrial for Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm on unresolved money laundering and sanctions charges after a hung jury in…
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Smart contracts are self-executing programs stored on a blockchain that automatically run when predefined conditions are met. They remove the need for intermediaries by enforcing rules and agreements directly through code. Once deployed, smart contracts operate transparently and cannot be easily altered. They are widely used in DeFi platforms, NFT marketplaces, and decentralized applications. By enabling trustless automation, smart contracts significantly expand what blockchains can do beyond simple transactions.
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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.
Bitwise Donates $233K to Bitcoin Core Development
Bitwise Asset Management has contributed $233,000 to Bitcoin developers, marking its second annual donation tied to the success of its Bitcoin ETF.
A16z Launches Fifth Crypto Fund amid Market Downturn
Andreessen Horowitz is raising a fifth crypto-focused fund targeting $2 billion, amid declining venture activity and broader crypto market pressures.
Viral Energym AI Dystopia Sparks Debate Over User-Owned Crypto Agents
A viral AI dystopia spoof is fueling debate across tech and crypto as automation-driven layoffs rise and projects promote user-owned AI agents as an alternative model.
MARA Shares Surge on AI Data Center Partnership
MARA Holdings announced a partnership to convert select US Bitcoin mining sites into AI-focused data centers, sending shares up nearly 16% in after-hours trading.
NYDIG Says Crypto’s Investable Universe Is Narrowing
NYDIG research indicates capital in crypto is concentrating around financial use cases, with fewer applications attracting durable investor interest. The shift may clarify long-term winners while…
Binance Reports 97% Decline in Sanctions Exposure Since 2024
Binance says its exposure to sanctioned entities has fallen sharply since 2024 as the exchange intensifies compliance investments and regulatory alignment efforts.
Google Searches for ‘Bitcoin Going to Zero’ Surge Amid Macro Uncertainty
Google searches for “Bitcoin going to zero” have reached their highest levels since 2022, reflecting retail concern amid sharp BTC declines and heightened macroeconomic uncertainty.
Dragonfly Closes $650M Fund as Institutional Capital Targets Web3 Infrastructure
Dragonfly has raised $650 million for its latest crypto venture fund, signaling sustained institutional confidence in Web3 infrastructure and long-term blockchain innovation.