Quantum Threat Looms, New Whales Rising, and More — Week in Review
Quantum Threat Looms, New Whales Rising, Brandt Sees $58K–$62K, Trump Tariff Shock, and more in…
Year: 2026
Cathie Wood’s ARK adds Coinbase, Circle, Bullish as crypto slides
The fourth-quarter crypto pullback hit ARK ETFs, with Coinbase emerging as the biggest drag on…
French authorities probe data breach at crypto tax platform Waltio
A local news outlet reported that a hacking group called the Shiny Hunters sent ransom…
Bitcoin stays range-bound as gold eyes $12K–$23K long-term target
Bitcoin slipped below $90,000 while gold approached fresh highs, fueling long-term forecasts of up to…
Colombia’s second-largest pension fund to offer Bitcoin exposure
AFP Protección says access to the Bitcoin-linked fund will be limited to qualified investors and…
NFT Marketplace Nifty Gateway to Close Platform, Enter Withdrawal‑Only Mode
Nifty Gateway announces platform closure and moves to withdrawal‑only mode, with asset withdrawal instructions for…
Report: ZBD Raises $40 Million to Power Bitcoin Payments for Video Games
ZBD secures $40 million Series C to expand bitcoin and blockchain payment rails for gaming….
Trump Flip‑Flops on Canada’s China Trade Deal, Threatens 100% Tariffs if It Passes
Using Truth Social, President Donald Trump warned Canada that if it became a “drop‑off port” for…
Web3 Security Leader Certik Prepares IPO After Binance Investment
Web3 security provider Certik is preparing to become the first publicly traded company in Web3…
Once-prominent NFT marketplace Nifty Gateway to wind down operations
The Gemini-owned NFT platform will close on Feb. 23, 2026, entering withdrawal-only mode as another…
ETHZilla Buys $12.2M Jet Engines After Liquidating $114.5M in Ethereum Holdings
TLDR: ETHZilla purchased two CFM56-7B24 engines for $12.2M through newly formed aerospace subsidiary ETHZilla Aerospace…
Polymarket sees January US gov’t shutdown odds surge to 77%
The spike in Polymarket odds comes just days after United States President Donald Trump said…
US Dollar Under Fire as Safe-Haven Status Comes Under Direct Threat
Mounting stress in global debt markets is eroding confidence in the U.S. dollar, with accelerating…
Ark Files SEC Registration for Crypto ETF Benchmark Led by BTC, ETH, XRP
Ark Investment Management has filed with the SEC for a broad, futures-based crypto ETF led…
Strategist Warns Crypto Echoes 1929 With Bitcoin Driving Downside Risk Debate
Crypto markets are flashing historic warning signs as 1929-era parallels revive debate over valuation stress…