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Weekly Recap: Accusations Against Jane Street and Seven Ethereum Hard Forks
This week in crypto: Bitcoin's volatility, accusations against Jane Street, and Ethereum's ambitious roadmap with seven planned updates through 2029.
Aisha Patel6 min - News
Kalshi Users Lose Money on Ethically Canceled Bet
Kalshi canceled a bet on Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, promising refunds, but users reported losses, leading to complaints and calls for investigations.
Aisha Patel3 min - News
Tether Freezes $4.2 Billion in Illegal Funds
Tether has frozen approximately $4.2 billion in assets linked to illegal activities, showcasing its commitment to compliance and transparency in the digital asset industry.
Sarah Chen2 min - News
US Government to Cut Ties with Anthropic AI Technologies
President Trump has mandated federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's AI technologies, citing ethical concerns and national security risks.
Aisha Patel2 min - Crypto
Willy Woo Questions Bitcoin's Turnaround by Year-End
Analyst Willy Woo forecasts Bitcoin's bear market may last until late 2026, with potential price support levels identified.
Sarah Chen2 min - Crypto
MARA Miner Reports $1.7 Billion Loss and Announces Shift to AI
MARA Holdings reported a $1.7 billion loss in Q4 2025 and announced a strategic shift towards AI, while TeraWulf saw a revenue increase but greater losses.
Aisha Patel2 min - News
Block Shares Surge 20% After Major AI-Driven Layoffs
Block's stock surged 20% following CEO Jack Dorsey's announcement of significant layoffs aimed at restructuring the company for AI integration.
Sarah Chen2 min - News
Bloomberg and Kaiko to Move Financial Data to Blockchain
Bloomberg and Kaiko are collaborating to provide institutional investors with on-chain access to financial data, starting with tokenized U.S. Treasury bonds.
Sarah Chen1 min - Crypto
Wikipedia Co-Founder Predicts Bitcoin Will Drop to $10,000
Jimmy Wales predicts Bitcoin will drop below $10,000 by 2050, failing as a payment method while major banks explore crypto integration.
Marcus Reid1 min - News
OpenAI Secures $110 Billion Investment at $730 Billion Valuation
OpenAI has raised $110 billion at a $730 billion valuation, marking one of the largest funding rounds in startup history, with major investments from SoftBank, Nvidia, and Amazon.
Aisha Patel2 min - News
Staking Your Body
The article explores the implications of biopolitics in the Web3 era, focusing on the transformation of physical identity into digital assets and the ethical concerns surrounding biometric data.
Marcus Reid6 min - News
Wintermute Highlights the Interchangeability of Stocks and Cryptocurrencies
Wintermute analysts report that stocks and cryptocurrencies are becoming interchangeable assets, with retail investors increasingly favoring stocks over crypto.
Sarah Chen2 min