Ethereum: SharpLink Stakes $170M on Linea
SharpLink Gaming staked $170M in ETH on Ethereum’s Linea network, enhancing yield strategies. Shares rose 1.4%, but remain down 37% over six months. #Update #DeFi $ETH
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Bitcoin Stalls in Death Cross Zone
Bitcoin hovers at $90,600, failing to sustain a breakout above $94,000 amid ETF inflow volatility and bearish technical indicators. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Coinbase Upgraded to Buy by Bank of America
Bank of America upgrades @Coinbase to “Buy,” citing tokenization prospects and potential Base token launch, despite Binance U.S. competition concerns. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin to Become Core Infrastructure by 2026
Moody’s 2026 Digital Finance Outlook predicts blockchain tech will become a foundational layer for finance, emphasizing interoperability and efficiency, but warns of regulatory fragmentation challenges. #Update #Finance
Fireblocks Launches Crypto Accounting via Acquisition
Fireblocks acquires TRES Finance for $130M to enhance crypto accounting and reconciliation services, addressing enterprise needs for audit-ready operations in stablecoin and treasury flows. #Update #Crypto
OCC Approves World Liberty Trust Bank
World Liberty Financial, linked to Donald Trump’s family, applies for an OCC national trust bank charter for its USD1 stablecoin. Only Anchorage Digital has prior approval. #Update #Crypto
Google Settles Lawsuit Over Teen Suicide
Google and Character.AI settled a lawsuit over a chatbot’s role in a teen’s suicide, highlighting AI accountability for psychological harm. #Update #Legal
Bitcoin Rally 2026 Three Key Catalysts
Bitwise’s Matthew Hougan highlights stable crypto and equity markets and the Clarity Act’s passage as key for a Bitcoin rally in 2026. #Update #Crypto $BTC
ChatGPT Health Push Sparks Data Security Concerns
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health, storing health data separately and not using it for model training; privacy concerns arise over non-HIPAA-covered data. #Update #Tech
Nvidia Self-Driving Tech Lags Tesla
Elon Musk says @Nvidia’s new self-driving tech won’t challenge Tesla for 5-6 years, citing slow legacy automaker hardware integration. Nvidia unveiled Alpamayo at CES 2026. #Update #Tech
Stablecoin Rewards Push Nears Senate Vote
Senate Banking Committee debates stablecoin rewards as crypto industry seeks parity with banks; key vote on market structure bill set for Thursday. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Bitcoin Payments Fail to Evade Sanctions
Iran’s Ministry of Defence Export Center now accepts cryptocurrency for military equipment, but experts doubt significant crypto transactions will occur. #Update #Crypto
Barclays Invests in US Stablecoin Ubyx
@Barclays invests in U.S. stablecoin startup @ubyx_, aiming to enhance stablecoin interoperability within the financial system. This follows UK regulatory moves on stablecoins. #Update #Crypto
Ethereum Trust Joins Morgan Stanley ETF
Morgan Stanley files with SEC for Ethereum Trust, expanding crypto ETF lineup; trust will stake ETH for rewards. $ETH trading at $3,211, down 0.7%. Crypto $ETH