Ethereum gears up for ERC-8004 rollout on mainnet this week
A new Ethereum standard expected to reach mainnet this week could reshape how autonomous AI agents identify each other and work together without relying on centralized platforms. A post shared by Ethereum on X on Jan. 27 teased the imminent…...
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Ethereum Layer 2 Base Co-Founder Rejects Behind-the-Scenes Price Manipulation
Responding to community concerns, Base co-founder Jesse Pollak confirmed the team won’t manipulate charts behind the scenes or favor certain assets. He clarified that the team will not privately coordinate or deploy capital to push an asset’s price toward a specific outcome, while adding that such actions would disadvantage...
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Two Big Forces Are Shaping Crypto Right Now, Says Bitwise CIO
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says crypto’s near-term trajectory is being pulled by two very different macro forces: a breakout in gold that signals a deeper institutional trust problem, and a suddenly uncertain path for the Clarity Act that could determine whether the current pro-crypto regulatory posture becomes durable US...
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Standard Chartered Predicts Stablecoins Could Drain $500B From US Bank Deposits
Stablecoins could pose a significant challenge to the US banking system over the next several years, with as much as $500 billion in deposits potentially moving out of traditional banks by the end of 2028, according to a new analysis from Standard Chartered. Stablecoins Could Pressure Bank Earnings And...
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Bitmine stakes additional 113,280 ETH, totaling $7B in staked assets: On-chain data
Bitmine’s increased ETH staking solidifies its influence in the crypto market, potentially impacting Ethereum’s network dynamics and staking yields. The post Bitmine stakes additional 113,280 ETH, totaling $7B in staked assets: On-chain data appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Bitcoin ZK-rollup Citrea launches mainnet to expand on-chain BTC use cases
Citrea has launched its mainnet, introducing a Bitcoin-native application layer built for on-chain trading, lending, and settlement. Bitcoin ZK-rollup Citrea has launched its mainnet, opening the door for lending, trading, and settlement directly on the Bitcoin network. The launch was…...
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Intel rises in extended trading on NVIDIA partnership rumors
Intel’s potential partnerships with NVIDIA and Apple could enhance US chip manufacturing, reduce reliance on TSMC, and align with “Made in America” goals. The post Intel rises in extended trading on NVIDIA partnership rumors appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Eric Trump Says American Bitcoin Is ‘Leading The Charge’ In BTC Accumulation — But Company’s Stock Has Cratered 75% Since Debut
American Bitcoin Corp. (NASDAQ:ABTC) co-founder Eric Trump celebrated on Tuesday the company’s sprint in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) accumulation since its Wall Street debut last year. ‘Building America’s Bitcoin Infrastructure’ In an X post, Trump expressed pride that the firm has “sprinted past company after company” to become the 18th-largest Bitcoin treasury, within...
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South Dakota lawmaker renews push to allow state Bitcoin investments
South Dakota lawmakers are once again weighing whether Bitcoin should play a role in managing public funds. On Jan. 27, State Representative Logan Manhart reintroduced a bill that would allow South Dakota to invest a portion of its state-managed funds…...
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Melania Trump Will Ring NYSE Opening Bell Tomorrow To ‘Celebrate’ Amazon Documentary Release: First Lady-Themed Memecoin Pops 42% In 2026
First Lady Melania Trump will ring the New York Stock Exchange’s opening bell on Wednesday to celebrate the release of her upcoming documentary, even as her official cryptocurrency makes waves in the market. Melania’s Story On Celluloid The NYSE announced this in an X post, sharing a teaser of...
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