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A federal appeals court took on elements of the SEC v. Coinbase legal battle yesterday, but we’ll need a bit more time to determine the decision’s exact impact.

The international auction house is auctioning off Top Shot collectibles valued at between $500 and $3,000 each in its NBA memorabilia sale.

In the twilight of his tenure, SEC Chair Gensler maintained that Bitcoin is unique from other coins that he thinks are less likely to “persist.”

In a bold series of posts on X on January 14, prominent crypto analyst Miles Deutscher delivered a shocking forecast concerning the long-debated phenomenon of an altcoin season. His commentary quickly drew attention from crypto analysts, particularly as it appeared to challenge, rather than reinforce, the long-standing hopes of a 2021-style altcoin mania.

The company envisions a world of AI agents, like Eliza, trading autonomously onchain.

The Bank of England launches the Digital Pound Lab, exploring a CBDC to complement cash and foster innovation in the UK payments ecosystem.

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Moderate optimism in Ethereum derivatives data fails to boost short-term investor confidence.

Despite experiencing sharp fluctuations in December, Bitcoin volatility remains fairly tame by historical standards.

US, Japan, and South Korea issue a joint statement warning the blockchain industry about North Koreas cyberattacks, stealing $650M in 2024.

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Unified digital identity can enable true interoperability in Web3 gaming.