Book Publishers Seek Entry Into Google AI Copyright Fight

Hachette and Cengage allege Google bypassed licensing to train Gemini, calling it “historic copyright infringement.”

Manhattan DA Pushes Criminal Penalties for Unlicensed Crypto Operators

The CRYPTO Act would criminalize unlicensed crypto businesses, with penalties escalating to felony charges and up to 15 years in prison.

Here’s Why Bitcoin is a Better Scarce Asset Than Gold: Ark Invest's Cathie Wood

Bitcoin's fixed supply makes it a superior scarce asset to gold when demand rises, according to the Ark Invest CEO's 2026 Outlook report.

Morning Minute: Tom Lee Backs Mr. Beast with $200M

It's a massive bet on Mr. Beast—but arguably more bullish for the future of BMNR.

Wikipedia Reveals Multiple Deals with AI Giants to Use Its Content

The Wikimedia Foundation said it has inked agreements with Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Meta to use its content for training LLMs.

South Korea Tightens Crypto Access as Google Play Blocks Unregistered Exchanges

A new app store crackdown has landed in South Korea as lawmakers formalize a framework for tokenized securities.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Waver–Why Did Trading Volume Drop?

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the broader crypto market cooled after a busy week on Capitol Hill

Nasdaq Warns Bitcoin Hardware Maker Canaan About Delisting

Bitcoin miner Canaan faces Nasdaq delisting deadline as shares languish below $1 despite major hardware order and brief October rally.

Despite the Dip, Bitcoin Just Flashed Its Most Reliable Bullish Signal: Analysis

The price of Bitcoin is down today, but BTC also just flashed its most-watched bullish signal. Is a recovery rally on the way?

Bitcoin Seized From Samourai Wallet Has Not Been Sold, White House Says

Advocates for the incarcerated Samourai Wallet developers have argued that the DOJ liquidated the Bitcoin funds against the president’s wishes.

Robinhood Offers Prediction Market 'Custom Combos'—But Don't Call Them Parlays

Sports contracts recently accounted for 91% of trading volume on Kalshi.

DTCC 'Not Building Walled Gardens' for Tokenization, Says Digital Assets Head

The financial giant says it's open to interoperability

AI Utopianism Masks Tech Billionaires’ Fear: Douglas Rushkoff

Economists and technologists say AI hype obscures displacement, infrastructure costs, and uneven gains.

Binance Restores Real-Time Bank Transfers for Australian Users

Binance Australia has reopened direct dollar deposits and withdrawals after more than two years of disrupted banking access.

Bitcoin Slips On Trade War Fears, Sparks $865M in Liquidations

Analysts say the resurgence in U.S.-EU trade war tensions has driven Bitcoin’s drop as U.S. markets remain closed for a public holiday.

Ethereum Sets Record Usage as Costs Drop and Network Conditions Ease

Ethereum is seeing record transaction activity and lower fees as staking remains steady, showing the network’s durability and stability.

Trump Meme Coin’s First Year Leaves Crypto Policy in Limbo

From ethics violations to billion-dollar family profits, Trump's crypto ventures have triggered legislative warfare and industry backlash.

Privacy Coins Monero, Dash and Dusk Defy Crypto Market Slump

The privacy coin category posted gains amid a broad market sell-off, as experts cite growing demand for "defensive" assets.

Digital Asset Funds Drew in $2.17B Last Week, Highest Level in Three Months

Bitcoin ETFs led with a $1.42 billion netflow as digital asset funds saw their highest inflows since October last week.

Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Calls for 'Different and Better DAOs'

Buterin argued that DAOs are currently “inefficient” and “vulnerable to capture,” calling for solutions based on ZK-proofs.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Surge Propels Crypto Fund Investments to $2.17 Billion—Best in Three Months

Bitcoin ETFs led with $1.42 billion worth of investments as digital asset funds saw their highest inflows since October last week.