Chainlink Cardano Stellar Futures Launch CME
CME Group will launch futures for $ADA, $LINK, and $XLM on February 9, pending regulatory approval. The contracts include standard and micro sizes. #Update #Crypto $ADA
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Stablecoins Threaten $6T Bank Deposit Exodus
Bank of America CEO warns interest-bearing stablecoins could remove $6 trillion from bank deposits, impacting small businesses. Coinbase opposes Senate bill restricting stablecoin yields. #Update #Crypto
AI Misuses McConaughey’s Voice Banned
Actor Matthew McConaughey secures eight trademarks, including his “Alright, alright, alright” line, to protect against unauthorized AI use of his voice and likeness. #Update #Legal
Bitcoin Yield Outlook Softens TD Cowen Trims
TD Cowen reduced @MicroStrategy’s price target to $440, maintaining a buy rating as the firm acquired $1.25B in Bitcoin. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Crypto Bill Markup Delayed by Senate
The Senate Banking Committee delayed a key crypto bill’s markup, prompting @Coinbase to withdraw support due to potential developer and user access uncertainties. #Update #Legal
Bitcoin Enforcement Tools Strengthened by Manhattan DA
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg urges New York lawmakers to criminalize unlicensed crypto operations, highlighting a $51 billion criminal economy exploiting regulatory gaps. #Breaking #Legal
Grok Image Generation Tightens Amid Backlash
X restricts Grok image features to paid users after reports of non-consensual AI-generated sexual images, prompting investigations in California, Europe, and Australia. #Breaking #Legal
Crypto Scams Surge to $17B in 2025
Chainalysis reports crypto scams hit $17 billion in 2025, driven by AI and impersonation tactics, with impersonation scams up 1,400%. #Update #Crypto
China’s Z.AI Launches AI Model Without US Chips
China’s @Zai_org releases GLM-Image, an AI model trained on Huawei chips, bypassing U.S. hardware. This highlights China’s AI self-reliance efforts amid Nvidia chip restrictions. #Update #AI
SEC Ends Zcash Probe No Penalty
The Zcash Foundation announced the SEC ended its investigation without enforcement action, boosting $ZEC by 12% amid market shifts. #Update #Crypto $ZEC
Chainlink Surges as NYSE Launches ETF
Bitwise Asset Management launched a Chainlink ETF on NYSE Arca, marking the second spot LINK-based ETF in the U.S., with LINK trading at $14.25, its monthly high. #Update #Crypto $LINK
Bitcoin Surges as Advisors Turn Bullish
Financial advisors are increasingly bullish on crypto, with 32% allocating to it in client accounts, up from 22% in 2024. #Update #Crypto
Google Seeks Dismissal of AI Lawsuit
Google seeks dismissal of antitrust claims by Penske Media, arguing AI-generated summaries are lawful improvements, not anti-competitive. Filed in D.C. court, challenging PMC’s market definitions. #Update #Legal
Bitcoin Advocates Challenge US Stablecoin Tax
Bitcoin advocacy groups urge Congress to extend tax exemptions to $BTC and major network tokens, warning current proposals limit relief to stablecoins, complicating crypto payments. #Update #Crypto $BTC