The critical reason you should never ask ChatGPT for legal advice
Using AI chatbots for legal advice matters may put attorney-client privilege at risk, and the…
Day: 24 January 2026
Indian outrage at Pudgy Penguins, China CBDC boss’s crypto scandal: Asia Express
Backlash to ‘racist’ Pudgy Penguins post from Indian social media users. Claims China’s former CBDC…
UBS Plans Bitcoin and Ether Trading for Private Clients as Institutional Demand Accelerates: Report
UBS is quietly opening the door to cryptocurrency trading for wealthy clients, signaling a cautious…
Bullish Shift as SEC Allows Nasdaq Bitcoin ETF Options to Operate at Scale
Nasdaq has cleared the way for significantly expanded trading in bitcoin and ethereum-linked options after…
Bitcoin Enters Correction as Geopolitical Tensions and Fed Succession Uncertainty Rise
Bitcoin is under pressure as crypto markets enter a volatile correction driven by geopolitical tensions,…
Bitwise Launches BPRO ETF Targeting Gold and Bitcoin for Currency Debasement Protection
TLDR: BPRO marks the first ETF specifically designed to combat fiat currency debasement through mixed…
Democrats file ethics-focused amendments to crypto market structure bill
The amendments marked the latest Democratic Party-driven push to prevent US officials from profiting off…
BitGo’s IPO pop turns volatile as shares slip below offer price
The digital asset custodian’s choppy debut reflects shifting investor sentiment and tighter scrutiny of new…
Revolut drops takeover plans, seeks US banking license: Report
Revolut is planning to apply for a US banking license through the OCC after previously…
Bitcoin miners brace for major ice storm across southern US
Bitcoin miners have powered down to ease the load on the grid in the past,…
Trump-picked OCC head proceeds with consideration of WLF’s bank charter
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said no political or personal financial ties…
SEC dismisses civil action against Gemini with prejudice
The SEC was satisfied with Gemini’s agreement to contribute $40 million toward the full recovery…
Paradex refunds $650K to 200 users after maintenance bug triggers liquidations
Paradex said a planned database upgrade briefly corrupted funding data, prompting a chain rollback and…
US crypto policy pause fuels fresh debate over DeFi and governance: Finance Redefined
US lawmakers pause the CLARITY Act as DeFi leaders warn the bill still risks developers,…
Vitalik Buterin Calls for Strategic Institutional Cooperation While Defending Crypto Self-Sovereignty
TLDR: Institutions demonstrate contradictory behavior by supporting open source while simultaneously pushing encryption backdoors. Corporate…