• China to Probe Meta’s Acquisition of AI Startup Manus

    In a significant escalation of the global tech rivalry, Meta Platforms is facing a high-stakes probe by Chinese regulators following its multibillion-dollar acquisition of artificial intelligence (AI) agent startup Manus. The investigation, confirmed by China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) centers...

  • GENIUS Act Changes Ignite Debate Over U.S. Crypto Future

    U.S. crypto executives are warning that proposed changes to the GENIUS Act could weaken competition, reduce consumer choice, and harm the global standing of dollar-backed stablecoins if limits on rewards are expanded. Industry leaders argue that the revisions, pushed largely...

  • Analysts See a Powerful Start for Bitcoin ETFs, Predicting 600% Annual Growth

    U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have kicked off the year with unusually strong momentum. In the first two trading days, more than $1.2 billion flowed into these products, indicating strong investor interest from the outset. Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas...

  • Bitcoin Decline Leads Strategy to Multibillion-Dollar Q4 Loss

    Corporate Bitcoin holder Strategy is expecting a difficult start to 2026. This follows a major loss reported for the last quarter of 2025. Reports Point to a $17.4 Billion Q4 Loss Driven by Bitcoin’s Price Decline On January 5, Reuters...

  • PwC Expands Crypto Strategy as Regulatory Conditions Ease

    Big four accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is expanding its crypto business after years of taking a careful, wait-and-see approach. The company disclosed that clear regulations under the Trump administration spurred its decision. GENIUS Act Drove PwC’s Crypto Pivot In a...

  • Ripple Sees Strong Institutional Adoption as Regulatory Clarity Fuels Growth

    Ripple is heading into the new year with strong confidence as more institutions continue to adopt crypto. This positive outlook is mainly supported by clearer regulations, growing use of blockchain, and rising demand for stablecoins, tokenized assets, ETFs, and XRP-linked...

  • Bitcoin Trades Near $90,000 as Low Liquidity and Cautious Traders Limit Price Movement

    Bitcoin continues to trade close to the $90,000 level, but the market is showing very little clear direction. Trading volumes remain low, and liquidity is thin, which means even small buy or sell orders can cause noticeable price swings. Although...

  • Meta Platforms Buys AI Agent Firm Manus For Over $2 Billion

    Meta Platforms announced the acquisition of Manus, a high-profile developer of autonomous general-purpose artificial intelligence (AI) agents. This deal, valued between $2 billion and $3 billion, represents one of Meta’s most ambitious bets on "agentic AI,” which is touted as...

  • Coinbase CEO Asserts Bitcoin Supports the U.S. Dollar in an Unusual Way

    On December 24, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong claimed that Bitcoin presents a form of healthy competition for the U.S. dollar, giving people an alternative rather than a replacement. He argued that this competition puts pressure on U.S. policymakers to manage...

  • Trust Wallet Hack Triggers Crypto Fear as $6 Million Theft Shakes Investor Confidence

    On Thursday, reports of a major hack affecting Trust Wallet, a popular multi-currency crypto wallet, spread rapidly across social media. Blockchain security influencer ZachXBT revealed that hundreds of users had their wallets drained, with over $6 million reportedly stolen in...