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Flow details December exploit that led to $3.9M in losses due to counterfeit tokens <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5Yjk1MzctZTEzYS03MDQxLTljM2EtMzI2ODZmNGJkM2I4LmpwZw==.jpg">A protocol-level flaw allowed assets to be duplicated rather than minted, prompting a network halt and a governance-led recovery process.

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Flow Details December Exploit that Led to $3.9M in Counterfeit Token Losses

Flow blockchain has published a technical post-mortem on a Dec. 27 exploit that allowed counterfeit tokens to be created on the network, resulting ...

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Jupiter launches JupUSD stablecoin backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL fund <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5Yjk0ZjEtZjIyMC03OTk1LWFmNzItMDQyZDhkZmRiMDE2LmpwZw==.jpg">The Solana-native token is backed by USDtb and USDC and is designed to serve as a settlement asset across Jupiter’s DeFi stack.

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Jupiter Launches JupUSD Stablecoin Backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL on Solana

Jupiter debuted JupUSD, a reserve-backed stablecoin on Solana, as application-specific stablecoins gain traction across DeFi, fintech and payments ...

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Brian Quintenz joins SUI Group board after CFTC nomination pulled <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5Yjk0M2YtNTY4NC03Yjk5LThmMTYtMTU1MDk5NGM5YzFmLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Brian Quintenz joins SUI Group board after CFTC nomination pulled">The former CFTC commissioner and Donald Trump’s first pick to chair the agency will join investment company SUI Group's board and support the company’s treasury strategy.

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Brian Quintenz Joins SUI Group Board after CFTC Nomination Pulled

The SUI Group said former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz’s appointment would strengthen the company’s “regulatory and policy leadership.”

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US crypto market structure bill could be delayed until 2027: Report <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5Yjk0MjItMmQxYy03YTMxLTk0M2YtM2Y5MDExMjFiOWM0LmpwZw==.jpg">The midterm elections in November could cause some Senate Democrats to withhold support for the Responsible Financial Innovation Act due to conflict of interest concerns.

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US Crypto Market Structure Bill could be Delayed until 2027: Report

A research group reportedly speculated that politics surrounding the 2026 midterm elections could push a vote on the digital asset market structure...

Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 7 hours ago

‘Like sats for Bitcoin’: Tether creates tiny gold unit as onchain demand grows <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5Yjk0NDgtZWY0My03NTg3LThmMDUtYWVhZjQ5ZTFlNzExLmpwZw==.jpg">The stablecoin issuer says its Scudo unit could make gold easier to transact digitally as prices surge and institutional demand accelerates.

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Tether Launches Scudo to Simplify Fractional Gold Ownership Onchain

Tether has introduced Scudo, a unit equal to one-thousandth of an ounce of gold, aiming to make gold-backed on-chain transactions more accessible.

Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 7 hours ago

Bitcoin faces 'big boy sell wall' at $95K as BTC price struggles vs. gold <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDUvMDE5NmE3ZWEtNGM4Zi03YzdmLTlkMTgtMGIwM2RkMjk0ZWNi.jpg">Bitcoin halted its gains as sellers came out to suppress BTC price upside close to $95,000, with the key weekly close target now in place.

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Will $95,000 Sellers Derail Bitcoin

Bitcoin faces resistance thanks to increasing seller interest as BTC price strength cools against risk assets, gold and silver.

Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 9 hours ago

XRP price 'starting to respond' to gold's multiyear 180% boom: Analyst <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjVkNmMtMTM0YS03MGQ2LWE5OTgtM2NjZDJiYzY2YzhhLmpwZw==.jpg">XRP mirrors gold’s past breakout pattern, fueling speculation of an $8–$10 rally in 2026 if the fractal continues to play out.

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XRP Price Starting to Copy Gold’s Multiyear 180% Boom: Analyst

XRP mirrors gold’s past breakout pattern, fueling speculation of an $8–$10 rally in 2026 if the fractal continues to play out.

Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 9 hours ago

Why crypto-treasury stocks fall faster than the assets they hold <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjkzZWUtOWQ1Mi03YTcyLWIxY2MtYWY0YzcxOWI0MjUzLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Why crypto-treasury stocks fall faster than the assets they hold">Crypto-treasury stocks can fall harder than the coins they hold. Leverage, valuation premiums, dilution risk and equity market structure amplify downside moves.

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Why Crypto-Treasury Stocks Fall Faster Than the Assets They Hold

Why crypto-treasury stocks often fall faster than Bitcoin itself: leverage, NAV discounts, dilution risk and equity market dynamics.

Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 11 hours ago

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: Bitcoin Core Devs Warn Users of Wallet Migration Bug

Today in Crypto: Bitcoin Core developers warned users of a wallet migration bug, crypto stocks have soared in a wider market rally, exchanges backe...

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<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjkzMmMtNDA5MC03OGM3LWI3ZmMtZWYwMzI5ZWU0YWQyLmpwZw==.jpg">Telegram’s H1 2025 revenue climbed 65% to $870 million, while Toncoin write-downs and $500 million in frozen bonds have added pressure.

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Telegram Sells $450M In Toncoin As Token Plunges: Report

Telegram logged nearly $400 million in operating profit in H1 2025 while net losses widened amid a 69% decline in Toncoin’s value.

Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 13 hours ago

Polymarket quietly introduces taker fees on 15-minute crypto markets <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjkyZjYtMDIyNS03NTM5LWJhNDAtYjE4M2FlMDMwZTllLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Polymarket quietly introduces taker fees on 15-minute crypto markets">Polymarket updated its documentation to show taker-only fees on short-term crypto markets, with proceeds redistributed to market makers as liquidity rebates.

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Polymarket Adds Taker Fees to 15-Minute Crypto Markets

The fee change applies only to 15-minute crypto markets and uses a variable curve aimed at curbing bots and tightening liquidity, while most market...

Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 13 hours ago

BitMEX pushes into 24/7 stock perps as tokenized equities heat up <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjkzMGEtNWY3Yi03MTNkLWJlMDUtMzAyNDg3N2YxYzQzLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="BitMEX pushes into 24/7 stock perps as tokenized equities heat up">BitMEX is rolling out 24/7 Equity Perps that use crypto as collateral for exposure to major US stocks and indices, as exchanges from Bitget to Kraken race to bring equities onchain.

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BitMEX Has Launched Equity Perps for 24/7 Trading

BitMEX has launched Equity Perps for 24/7, crypto‑collateralized trading of US stocks and indices, joining Bitget, Coinbase and Kraken in pushing...

Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 13 hours ago

Bitcoin ETFs attract $697M in second trading day of 2026 <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjkyZTItYzJmMy03ZTc2LTg5NjctNDJmYTg3ZGI5MjQzLmpwZw==.jpg">Spot Bitcoin ETFs have hauled in $1.1 billion in the first two trading days of 2026, with analysts pointing to a new year “clean-slate effect” driving digital asset demand.

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Bitcoin ETFs Attract $697M in Second Trading Day of 2026

Bitcoin ETFs are signaling a rising demand for digital asset products, as the new year’s “clean-slate effect” is bringing resurgent investments.

Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 14 hours ago

Bitcoin Core v30 bug risks fund loss during legacy wallet upgrades <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjkyNWMtNjQyOC03YjNlLWIzMTMtMmJhNGU4ODUwNmIwLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bitcoin Core v30 bug risks fund loss during legacy wallet upgrades">Bitcoin Core urged users of versions 30.0 and 30.1 not to migrate legacy wallets after discovering a bug that can delete all files in a wallet directory if migration fails.

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Bitcoin Core v30 Bug Can Delete Files When Migrating Legacy Wallets

Bitcoin Core has warned users of versions 30.0 and 30.1 not to migrate legacy wallet due to possible fund caused by a bug that can delete all files.

Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 16 hours ago

South Korea mulls freezing unrealized crypto gains to curb manipulation <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjkyMTQtOTRlYy03MDg2LTk1OWMtZjVmMDA5ZTZmODVmLkpQRw==.jpg" alt="South Korea mulls freezing unrealized crypto gains to curb manipulation">The proposal highlights South Korea’s push to align crypto oversight with securities markets, raising stakes for exchanges and traders alike.

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South Korea Mulls Freezing Unrealized Crypto Gains to Curb Manipulation

Regulators are exploring stock-market enforcement tools to stop suspected crypto gains from being withdrawn or concealed.

Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 17 hours ago

Bitcoin buying metric with average 109% gains flips green at $88K <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjA1ZGUtOGExZS03ZWI3LWE3YjUtNWIwMmUyYjg3OWZl.jpg">Bitcoin institutions bought more BTC than miners added to the supply in the first week of 2026 as a classic BTC price bull signal began to repeat.

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Institutional Bitcoin Buys Exceed Mined Supply by 76%

Bitcoin buying from institutions has been higher than mined supply for eight days in a classic BTC price bull signal.

Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 19 hours ago

‘Mixed year for IPOs’ as crypto pulls down US IPO performance <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjkxNWItNWEzMy03MTI2LTgyNjctNWUwMGI1ODBlYzhjLmpwZw==.jpg">Investors would have been better off investing in the S&P500 than betting on US initial public offerings in 2025, with crypto and AI public debuts partly to blame.

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Crypto Pulls Down IPO Performance Below S&P 500 in 2025

Crypto public debuts reportedly weighed down the performance of US initial public offerings last year.

Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 20 hours ago

Bitcoin outlook bullish as whales, sharks buy retail sell-off: Santiment <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjkxOTEtMTExZC03ZTcyLWJkY2UtYzQ2YzE2OGQ3NjYzLmpwZw==.jpg">Whales accumulated over $5.3 billion in Bitcoin since mid-December while retail traders took profits, creating bullish market conditions.

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Whale Accumulation Signals Bullish Bitcoin Momentum Ahead

Bitcoin whales have been adding BTC since December, as retail recently sold, signaling bullish momentum with Bitcoin hitting a seven-week high.

Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 20 hours ago

Nvidia CEO says demand for computing resources is ‘skyrocketing’ <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjkxNjktZTE4Ni03NDBhLWJhNmMtMThlOTJhZDRmZDg0LmpwZw==.jpg">Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says there’s a massive race for AI computing power, which could raise questions about how much will be left for crypto mining. 

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says AI Is Skyrocketing Demand For GPUs

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says AI is skyrocketing the demand for computing resources. Could it pull even more Bitcoin miners into AI?

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Fund manager Bill Miller IV says Bitcoin ’looks ready to go again’ <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjkxMjQtNzI2Yi03ZDI3LWJiYzctMzRjZjZmOWUxNjYyLmpwZw==.jpg">The crypto-friendly Trump administration and Wall Street adoption will be two of the biggest drivers behind a Bitcoin rally to new highs in 2026, two industry analysts said.

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Bitcoin Well-Positioned to Hit New All-Time High in 2026

Miller Value Partners CIO Bill Miller IV said Bitcoin is gearing up for another run in 2026, citing a crypto-friendly US government and continued a...