Crypto Biz: Trump’s arrival marks a pivotal shift for digital assets

In typically Trump style, the Jan. 20 presidential inauguration was marked by excitement, concern and outright confusion from the crypto faithful.

Nasdaq seeks amendment to BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF for in-kind redemptions

The in-kind redemption model is seen as a more efficient option for the spot Bitcoin ETF and should have been allowed from “the get-go,” says an ETF analyst.

DePIN needs a more cohesive narrative for mass adoption — Web3 exec

According to data from CoinMarketCap, the decentralized physical infrastructure network sector has a market capitalization of over $27 billion.

Oversight committee Republicans launch debanking investigation

While Democrats are calling for an investigation into Donald Trump’s potential conflicts of interest on crypto, House Republicans said they would explore debanking claims.

Polymarket faces backlash over TikTok ban prediction resolution

Polymarket faces backlash after resolving a TikTok ban prediction market to “Yes,” sparking user outrage over manipulation allegations and questions about its dispute resolution process.

Bitcoin short-term holders 'FOMO-driven entries' sets bullish outlook — Analyst

Bitcoin short-term hodlers increasing their buying during price upswings, along with long-term holders continuing to accumulate regardless, sets a “bullish tone” for the year, according to a crypto analyst.

Trump is ‘forcing everyone to up their game’ — Brian Armstrong

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says that most of his conversations at the World Economic Forum centered around Trump’s plans for crypto.

Solana-based DEX Jupiter acquires majority stake in Moonshot

Jupiter, Solana’s third-largest DeFi protocol, acquires a stake in Moonshot, though the deal’s specifics remain undisclosed.

What is finality in blockchain, and why does it matter?

Discover the importance of finality in blockchain, its types (probabilistic, deterministic and economic), and how it ensures transaction security and immutability.