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GSR acquires Autonomous, Architech as it builds crypto capital markets platform

Cointelegraph.com NewsWith the combined $57 million deal, GSR looks to integrate token launches, liquidity and treasury into a single capital markets stack for crypto projects.  ​With the combined $57 million deal, GSR looks to integrate token launches, liquidity and treasury into a single capital markets stack for crypto projects. 

Bitcoin analysis sees $68K support as gold slips at key $5K level

Cointelegraph.com NewsBitcoin consolidated recent gains in the face of blanket skepticism over its rebound, while gold threatened to give up $5,000 support.  ​Bitcoin consolidated recent gains in the face of blanket skepticism over its rebound, while gold threatened to give up $5,000 support. 

CFTC issues ‘no-action’ letter for crypto wallet provider Phantom

Cointelegraph.com NewsThe no-action position taken by the US regulator under Chair Michael Selig will allow the company to engage in certain activities without registering as a broker.  ​The no-action position taken by the US regulator under Chair Michael Selig will allow the company to engage in certain activities without registering as a broker. 

Theo closes $100M facility backing gold-linked yield stablecoin

Cointelegraph.com NewsA new gold-linked yield stablecoin aims to tap commodity markets for returns as institutions explore alternatives to Treasury-backed tokens.  ​A new gold-linked yield stablecoin aims to tap commodity markets for returns as institutions explore alternatives to Treasury-backed tokens. 

World launches AgentKit with Coinbase integration to enable human-verified AI agents

Cointelegraph.com NewsThe new toolkit from Sam Altman's startup lets AI agents prove they are backed by a unique human while interacting with websites, APIs and other online services.  ​The new toolkit from Sam Altman's startup lets AI agents prove they are backed by a unique human while interacting with websites, APIs and other online services. 

Strategy halts Bitcoin buying via STRC: Will BTC price dip again?

Cointelegraph.com NewsStrategy often pauses BTC buys when STRC falls below $100, a setup that has previously coincided with 25%–40% Bitcoin declines.  ​Strategy often pauses BTC buys when STRC falls below $100, a setup that has previously coincided with 25%–40% Bitcoin declines. 

XRP holders hit a record 7.7M: Will price break through $1.60 next?

Cointelegraph.com NewsXRP’s road to recovery will pick up momentum if network usage continues rising and bulls push the price above the $1.60 resistance.  ​XRP’s road to recovery will pick up momentum if network usage continues rising and bulls push the price above the $1.60 resistance. 

Mastercard agrees to acquire BVNK in $1.8B stablecoin deal

Cointelegraph.com NewsMastercard agreed to acquire BVNK for up to $1.8 billion as it expands further into stablecoin and blockchain-based payments.  ​Mastercard agreed to acquire BVNK for up to $1.8 billion as it expands further into stablecoin and blockchain-based payments. 

Maestro launches mining-backed Bitcoin credit market for institutions

Cointelegraph.com NewsMaestro launched Mezzamine, a Bitcoin credit market linking institutional BTC holders with miners seeking capital backed by mining output.  ​Maestro launched Mezzamine, a Bitcoin credit market linking institutional BTC holders with miners seeking capital backed by mining output. 

PayPal expands PYUSD stablecoin to users in 70 countries

Cointelegraph.com NewsPayPal is rolling out its PYUSD stablecoin in 68 additional countries beyond the US and UK, aiming to reduce cross-border fees and offer rewards on holdings.  ​PayPal is rolling out its PYUSD stablecoin in 68 additional countries beyond the US and UK, aiming to reduce cross-border fees and offer rewards on holdings. 

‘Bitcoin Standard’ author explores reality where decentralized gold stopped WWI

Cointelegraph.com NewsSaifedean Ammous, the author of The Bitcoin Standard, released an alternate history last fall, in which a decentralized gold system uproots central banking.  ​Saifedean Ammous, the author of The Bitcoin Standard, released an alternate history last fall, in which a decentralized gold system uproots central banking. 

Cango reports $285M Q4 loss as Bitcoin mining costs surge in 2025

Cointelegraph.com NewsCango shares fell from about $4.50 in October to around $0.68, declining more than 84% over six months amid losses and restructuring.  ​Cango shares fell from about $4.50 in October to around $0.68, declining more than 84% over six months amid losses and restructuring. 

Stablecoins to replace old FX rails, but off-ramps remain a chokepoint

Cointelegraph.com NewsStablecoins are emerging as cheaper alternatives to costly legacy FX rails, but off-ramps such as bank account access add significant friction, according to Delphi Digital.  ​Stablecoins are emerging as cheaper alternatives to costly legacy FX rails, but off-ramps such as bank account access add significant friction, according to Delphi Digital. 

Bitcoin adoption metrics say one thing, price action says another

Cointelegraph.com NewsBitcoin adoption is surging across institutions, banks and corporations, but the price tells a different story. What explains the divergence?  ​Bitcoin adoption is surging across institutions, banks and corporations, but the price tells a different story. What explains the divergence? 

DAOs may need to ditch decentralization to court institutions

Cointelegraph.com NewsCrypto’s push into institutional adoption is forcing DAOs to choose between maintaining decentralization and business deals.  ​Crypto’s push into institutional adoption is forcing DAOs to choose between maintaining decentralization and business deals. 

Five companies vie for Vietnam crypto licences as overseas ban looms: Report

Cointelegraph.com NewsFive companies, including bank affiliates and a major conglomerate, are competing for Vietnam’s first crypto exchange licences as authorities plan to restrict offshore trading.  ​Five companies, including bank affiliates and a major conglomerate, are competing for Vietnam’s first crypto exchange licences as authorities plan to restrict offshore trading. 

Decentralized compute has failed, so far

Cointelegraph.com NewsDecentralized compute fails without cryptographic verification. Today's networks decentralize GPUs but centralize trust.  ​Decentralized compute fails without cryptographic verification. Today's networks decentralize GPUs but centralize trust. 

Cari picks ZKsync’s Prividium as US regional banks join stablecoin race

Cointelegraph.com NewsCari Network is building a bank‑governed tokenized deposit platform on ZKsync’s Prividium stack, giving US regional lenders a stablecoin‑style, onchain payments rail.  ​Cari Network is building a bank‑governed tokenized deposit platform on ZKsync’s Prividium stack, giving US regional lenders a stablecoin‑style, onchain payments rail.