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The 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos marked a pivotal inflection point for cryptocurrency, framing it not as a speculative asset but as a core instrument of national strategy and geopolitical competition. In a defining speech, U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to maintain America’s position as the “crypto capital of the world,” explicitly linking digital asset dominance to outcompeting rivals like China. Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s broader vision of an AI-driven future subtly repositioned

Ella Zhang, Managing Partner of YZi Labs, confirms her attendance at the 2026 Global Web3 Developers Conference. She is a well-known venture capitalist, having worked at companies such as Tencent and Google, and co-founded Binance Labs with Zhao Changpeng. The conference will be held from February 8 to 9 at Hong Kong Digital Harbour.

_Oklahoma proposes Bitcoin payments for state employees and vendors, expanding choice while the U.S. dollar remains legal tender._ Oklahoma has introduced a new legislative proposal that would allow Bitcoin payments for state employees and businesses. The bill reflects growing interest in

ASTER is forming a bullish falling wedge, indicating potential upside once the price breaks through the upper trendline. Strong accumulation signals institutional interest, with smart money positioning for a potential breakout in ASTER. ASTER’s market cap recovery and improved

82-year-old netizen mr_ntmy has been buying TSMC every day before dating since June 2024. After holding for 577 days, he gained a profit of 404,000 yuan with 913 shares (return of 42.31%). On the 458th day, he broke one million, adding 10 shares each month. A livestock owner from Tainan, he has been serializing his story on Threads, joking that he has formed a long-term relationship with TSMC.

Blockchain security company CertiK is evaluating an IPO, with founder Gu Ronghui describing it as a pursuit of direction at Davos. In 2022, the valuation reached $2 billion, with Binance as the largest backer. The news exposure triggered a rebound, with Pumpcade founder stating, "Would rather not cooperate even with Kim Jong-un," listing accusations including the Kraken $3 million incident, funds entering Tornado Cash, exploiting vulnerability reports, and pressure from low ratings.

_Key Takeaways_ _Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) is down short term but showing a familiar bottoming structure._ _PENGU’s chart closely mirrors

Russia has declared the Ukrainian-founded cryptocurrency exchange WhiteBIT and its parent W Group as “undesirable organizations,” effectively banning their operations within its borders. The dramatic move, led by the Prosecutor General’s Office, accuses the platform of facilitating over \$11 million in transfers to Ukraine since 2022, including nearly \$900,000 earmarked for drone purchases for the Ukrainian military. This crackdown unfolds in parallel with Russia’s accelerated push to f

Written by: Justin Thaler, a16z crypto research partner and Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University Translated by: Yangz, Techub News Predictions about the timing of the emergence of quantum computers related to cryptography are often exaggerated, leading to calls for urgent and comprehensive shifts to post-quantum cryptography. These calls often overlook the costs and risks of premature migration and ignore the vastly different risk profiles of various cryptographic primitives:

American extreme climber Alex Honnold challenged Taipei 101 on January 25, taking 91 minutes to reach the top of 508 meters during a live stream on Netflix. Polymarket's prediction of the "1 hour 30-45 minutes" option accurately hit with $548,000, but the use of a rope ladder at the tower's tip sparked controversy. Scholars say this event reflects Taiwan's desire to be "seen by the world."

Tezos will implement the Tallinn protocol upgrade on Saturday, reducing block time from the original level to 6 seconds. This is the 20th major update since the protocol's launch in 2018, and it will be a network upgrade without a fork. The upgrade introduces BLS cryptographic signature aggregation technology, allowing all validators to verify each block, and improves address indexing mechanism to increase storage efficiency by 100 times. This upgrade reduces latency and accelerates final confirmation speed, paving the way for further shortening of block time.

Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante states that Solana is shifting from NFT and gaming to DeFi and payments. Despite the low prices, Wall Street remains highly interested in tokenization, stablecoins, and on-chain settlement. Solana positions itself as a neutral settlement layer, emphasizing that compliance is a prerequisite.

Changpeng Zhao highlights that AI advancements may lead to significant job losses, presenting cryptocurrencies as a potential financial safety net. He also discusses ongoing government initiatives to tokenize state assets using blockchain, emphasizing transparency and increased capital access for local development.

Japan is methodically paving the way to approve its first cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by 2028, with financial giants Nomura Holdings and SBI Holdings positioned to lead the inaugural launches on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. This strategic move, reported by Nikkei Asia, signifies Japan’s transition from cautious oversight to structured adoption, aiming to integrate digital assets into its mainstream financial system while prioritizing robust investor protection. The planned 2

Pi Network has launched a transformative upgrade to its ecosystem, enabling no-code, AI-powered application development directly within its mobile browser. This move empowers its vast community of over 50 million users to build and deploy custom apps with integrated Pi Coin payments, significantly lowering the barrier to Web3 creation. The announcement catalyzed a 23% price rebound for Pi Coin from its weekly low, pushing its market cap above \$1.5 billion, even as the asset continues to

Japan is poised to enact a landmark regulatory shift by formally classifying Ripple's XRP as a financial product under its Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA), potentially as early as the second quarter of 2026. This move would transition XRP from its current status as a "crypto asset" to a regulated financial instrument, providing unprecedented legal clarity for exchanges, financial institutions, and investors. The anticipated reclassification, aimed at balancing innovation wi

U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have recorded their most significant weekly withdrawal since February 2025, with investors pulling a net \$1.33 billion out of the products. The selling pressure, led by heavy redemptions from BlackRock's industry-leading IBIT fund, signals a sharp reversal from the prior week's inflows and coincides with on-chain data showing Bitcoin holders moving into a "loss-realization" phase. While Ethereum ETFs mirrored the trend with \$611 million in

_A cybersecurity researcher uncovered a massive breach that exposed 149 million login credentials, including accounts from Binance, Netflix, and multiple government agencies._ According to ExpressVPN, Jeremiah Fowler, a cybersecurity researcher, discovered a database with 149,404,754 unique logi

Bitcoin dominance peaks at 66%, signaling a distribution phase and market shift toward altcoins’ outperformance. BTC.D breaks key trendline, confirming a bearish market structure shift, opening the door for altcoin rallies. A decline in Bitcoin dominance to 44% suggests an imminent altcoi