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Billion-dollar Bitcoin hacker Ilya Lichtenstein released early, thanks Trump <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjgyYjAtMTQzOS03NGY4LWIwZDgtZDZkZTdlZmFlMGUzLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Billion-dollar Bitcoin hacker Ilya Lichtenstein released early, thanks Trump">The hacker behind the 2016 Bitfinex breach says he was freed early under Donald Trump’s First Step Act, just over a year after receiving a five-year sentence.

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Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Hacker Ilya Lichtenstein Released, Thanks Trump

Ilya Lichtenstein, convicted for laundering Bitcoin stolen in the 2016 Bitfinex hack, has been released early under Trump’s First Step Act, he sa...

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Crypto social chatter has 'very positive' start to 2026: Santiment <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDcvMDE5ODBjZDYtOGVmMi03Yzk0LWIzOTMtZDBjZWRiMzlhNGI3.jpg">The crypto market may see FOMO enter the market if Bitcoin suddenly creeps toward the $92,000 price level, according to a crypto analyst.

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Crypto Sentiment Starts 2026

Santiment analyst Brian said that as Bitcoin approaches $92,000, the market will see the “true reaction” from retail investors, whether they be...

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Coinbase exec defends CLARITY Act delay: 'I completely understand' <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjgxY2UtODdlYy03M2UxLTgxYTMtMDRjYmUyNTRiZDJkLmpwZw==.jpg">The US Genius Act dealt with “structurally simpler” issues than the CLARITY Act, which has yet to be passed into US law, according to a Coinbase executive.

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Coinbase Executive Defends US Clarity Act Timeline

Coinbase Institutional head of strategy John D’Agostino said the US Clarity Act is more complex than the Genius Act and he understands why it is ...

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After bitter vote, Aave founder pitches a bigger future for DeFi lending giant <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjQ1YmQtNzQxZi03OWMyLTg2ZmEtYWIzYTFiZDc0YmI4LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="After bitter vote, Aave founder pitches a bigger future for DeFi lending giant">Following a rejected governance vote, Stani Kulechov laid out a plan to expand beyond DeFi lending and reshape how tokenholders capture value.

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Aave Founder Responds to Governance Vote With New Strategy

After a rejected governance proposal, Aave founder Stani Kulechov outlines plans to expand into RWAs and share non-protocol revenue with tokenholders.

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Binance delists FLOW/BTC pair, flags token after exploit <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjgwNTAtZTYyZi03MWQxLWFhZTQtYzZjOTkxMWNlOTU1LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Binance delists FLOW/BTC pair, flags token after exploit">The largest crypto exchange by trading volume announced two moves related to the FLOW token following the project's foundation updating users on a $3.9 million exploit.

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Binance to Remove FLOW/BTC Spot Trading Pair after Flow Exploit Report

Binance said on Friday that its monitoring tag would apply to the FLOW token, and the platform would remove the FLOW/BTC trading pair.

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Here’s what happened in crypto today <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDYvMDE5Nzk0MjMtZWY4ZS03YzYwLWI5MzctYjlkZGY3NWZlOGFk.jpg">Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

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Today in Crypto: ARK Extends Coinbase Selling Streak with Another $22M Sale

Today in crypto: ARK Invest sold $22 million Coinbase shares across three ETFs, Bitcoin difficulty falls by over 11%, and the US has granted nation...

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'Hundreds' of EVM wallets drained in mysterious attack: ZachXBT <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjdmY2YtM2U1Mi03YWVlLThkN2EtMTJmZmUwNTVlMzlhLmpwZw==.jpg">The incident is potentially related to December's Trust Wallet hack, which left users drained of $7 million in cryptocurrency.

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Hundreds of EVM Wallets Drained of Small Amounts: ZachXBT

A mysterious attack, potentially tied to the December Trust Wallet hack, has left hundreds of crypto wallets drained, according to several onchain ...

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Bitfarms exits Latam with $30M facility sale <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjdmMzItMjVmZC03NTAzLTg5M2UtNzlhZGEyZjNhZTI2LmpwZw==.jpg">The company’s energy operations will become “100% North American” following the sale of the Paraguayan site.

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Bitfarms Exits Latam with $30M Facility Sale

The shuttering of Latam operations marked part of Bitfarms‘ strategy to shift from Bitcoin mining to powering AI over the next two years.

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Changing regulations: What users should know before buying crypto in 2026 <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjdiMGItNDFmOS03NjViLTk0NzgtNDRhYmY5ZTcyMTZlLmpwZw==.jpg">Crypto regulations are changing around the world in 2026, as several jurisdictions adopt crypto and stablecoin policy frameworks.

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Crypto regulations are evolving in 2026, with comprehensive market structure bills, stablecoin laws, and tax rules in several jurisdictions around ...

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Price predictions 1/2: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, LINK, ZEC <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjdmNGYtMzg4Mi03OTllLTg3OWMtZGIyNDk4MjYwMjM4LmpwZw==.jpg">Bitcoin could be getting ready for a rally toward $94,500, but higher levels are expected to attract selling by the bears.

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Price Predictions: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, LINK, ZEC

Bitcoin and select major altcoins could rally toward their respective overhead resistance levels but crossing them may be challenging.

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What crypto exchanges are watching in 2026, according to OKX’s Rafique <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjUwNTMtNDJlZi03N2MxLTg5NTMtN2RmMGMyZTc5MGU5LmpwZw==.jpg">Crypto exchanges are preparing their 2026 playbooks around licenses, stablecoins and tokenized assets, and OKX’s Haider Rafique argues that a tamer, macro‑driven Bitcoin is the backbone of that shift.

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What Major Exchanges Like OKX Are Planning for 2026

OKX managing partner Haider Rafique explains how major crypto exchanges are preparing for 2026.

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Here’s what happened in crypto today <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDYvMDE5Nzk0MjMtZWY4ZS03YzYwLWI5MzctYjlkZGY3NWZlOGFk.jpg">Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

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Today in Crypto: ARK Extends Coinbase Selling Streak with Another $22M Sale

Today in crypto: ARK Invest sold $22 million Coinbase shares across three ETFs, Bitcoin difficulty falls by over 11%, and the US has granted nation...

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PEPE, BONK post double-digit gains: Are memecoins back? <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjdlMDMtMGE2MC03MzYzLWIwZWEtNDU4NmM0ODcwMzZhLmpwZw==.jpg">Memecoins added $3 billion in market cap in one day, led by PEPE’s 23% surge and the buzz around the MemeMax_Fi DEX, hinting at a possible "meme season" underway.

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Memecoins Surge: PEPE Soars 23% as Market Cap Hits Two-Week High

Memecoin market cap jumps 8% to $39.45 billion, led by PEPE

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Russia cracks down on illegal crypto miners, India lobbies for CBDCs: Global Express <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjdkODMtMzEzMi03YmRhLWIzY2YtY2Y5MzIxMDhmN2UwLmpwZw==.jpg">India is urging other countries to develop CBDCs, and China is expanding the use of its digital yuan, allowing banks to offer interest on e-CNY wallets.

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Russia Cracks Down on Illegal Miners, India Pushes CBDCs

Russia is cracking down on illegal crypto mining while a prominent Ugandan opposition politician is urging constituents to use decentralized messag...

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Bitcoin bulls charge at $90K as traders eye CME gap for BTC price dip <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDkvMDE5OTM0MTEtNjI2YS03MzYzLTk3YjQtODE1YmI4Zjk1OWQ0.jpg">Bitcoin faced familiar $90,000 BTC price resistance into the year's first Wall Street open as gold made a comeback from local lows.

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Bitcoin Seeks $90,000 Resistance Flip Into 2026 Wall Street Open

Bitcoin hits the first Wall Street trading session of 2026 caught between a new CME gap and $90,000 resistance.

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Coinbase bets on stablecoins, Base and 'everything exchange' for 2026 <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjMzNmQtM2Y2YS03ZGQ3LTgzMjQtMmYwYjkxZDAzYjk4LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Coinbase bets on stablecoins, Base and 'everything exchange' for 2026">Coinbase's "everything exchange" includes an all-in-one platform as competition intensifies among crypto firms chasing the super app model.

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Coinbase Bets on Stablecoins, Base and ‘Everything Exchange’ for 2026

Coinbase has outlined its priorities for 2026, which include expanding payments and stablecoin use, as well as broadening its product suite as more...

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Bitcoin ETF momentum builds in South Korea as regulation lags behind <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjdkOGMtMjJhZS03YWFjLThjYWYtNjgwNzFkZDU4MDkyLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bitcoin ETF momentum builds in South Korea as regulation lags behind">With trading-hour extensions and digital finance upgrades underway, Korea Exchange is positioning for crypto ETFs while approvals remain stalled.

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Bitcoin ETF Momentum Builds in South Korea but Regulation Lags Behind

The exchange says the tools are in place for crypto ETFs, leaving regulatory approval as the final hurdle.

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Crypto sentiment shifts off extreme fear, but ‘mixed emotions’ persist <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjdjZjQtMTdjMi03MDczLWI2MDUtZGMyZTNhZDAzNDkzLmpwZw==.jpg">The crypto sentiment indicator finally moved out of the “extreme fear” territory despite Bitcoin still treading below $90,000.

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Crypto Sentiment Moves Out Of

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index posted a “Fear” score of 29, moving out of the “Extreme Fear” territory in its Friday update, while there is ...

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Solana enters 2026 with last-minute boost in RWA momentum <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjJjYTUtNDNiZS03MmQwLTkxNGMtMzhiZDhlZTQ5NGNjLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Solana enters 2026 with last-minute boost in RWA momentum">Solana finished the year with record tokenized RWA activity and strong inflows into Solana ETFs, which could push SOL toward new highs in 2026.

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Solana Has Institutional Momentum With RWAs Heading Into 2026

Solana entered 2026 with institutional momentum after seeing a 10% increase in RWAs tokenized on Solana in December, while ETF inflows and app reve...

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Crypto tax data to be collected in 48 counties ahead of CARF 2027 <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjdiZDAtZTlkYy03YzY4LWJkMGYtMmM3M2NmYzYzZjU0LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Crypto tax data to be collected in 48 counties ahead of CARF 2027">Crypto service providers in Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework-participating jurisdictions will start ramping up transaction data collection and begin sharing information in 2027.

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CARF Transaction Reporting Begins in Participating Jurisdictions

The 48 countries set to start exchanging data under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) in 2027 have begun collecting the required informat...