Bitwise files applications for 11 new crypto ETFs
Asset manager Bitwise continues to expand its lineup of cryptocurrency-based investment products.
❗️ The 11 new filings with the SEC signal plans to launch ETFs tied to Aave, Uniswap, Zcash, Bittensor and other digital assets.
Bitwise said it expects continued growth in the cryptocurrency market in the coming years.
Asset manager Bitwise continues to expand its lineup of cryptocurrency-based investment products.
Bitwise said it expects continued growth in the cryptocurrency market in the coming years.
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🎂 Bitcoin turns 17
📅 On January 3, 2009, the first cryptocurrency was born. That day, the genesis block was mined — the very first block of the Bitcoin blockchain, marking the start of a new financial era.
Bitcoin’s anonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, embedded a hidden message in this block:
“Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks” — a headline from The Times referencing government bank bailouts after the 2008 financial crisis. 💵📉
The message was more than symbolism. It highlighted Bitcoin’s core idea: an alternative to the traditional financial system, where governments and central banks rescue institutions at taxpayers’ expense.
The reward for the genesis block was 50 BTC — coins that had no market value at the time. Today, Bitcoin trades near $90,000 and ranks among the top 8 largest assets in the world, behind only gold, silver, and major tech stocks.
From an experiment to a global asset — happy birthday, Bitcoin 🎉₿
📅 On January 3, 2009, the first cryptocurrency was born. That day, the genesis block was mined — the very first block of the Bitcoin blockchain, marking the start of a new financial era.
Bitcoin’s anonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, embedded a hidden message in this block:
“Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks” — a headline from The Times referencing government bank bailouts after the 2008 financial crisis. 💵📉
The message was more than symbolism. It highlighted Bitcoin’s core idea: an alternative to the traditional financial system, where governments and central banks rescue institutions at taxpayers’ expense.
The reward for the genesis block was 50 BTC — coins that had no market value at the time. Today, Bitcoin trades near $90,000 and ranks among the top 8 largest assets in the world, behind only gold, silver, and major tech stocks.
From an experiment to a global asset — happy birthday, Bitcoin 🎉₿
Ethereum sees sharp inflow of new users
According to Glassnode, Ethereum activity retention has surged sharply.
The number of new Ethereum users over the past 30 days doubled from 4 million to 8 million addresses.
On-chain data confirm the trend: on January 15, active addresses exceeded 1 million, compared with 410,000 a year earlier.
According to Glassnode, Ethereum activity retention has surged sharply.
The number of new Ethereum users over the past 30 days doubled from 4 million to 8 million addresses.
On-chain data confirm the trend: on January 15, active addresses exceeded 1 million, compared with 410,000 a year earlier.
Former Alameda Research CEO released from prison
Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison is being released after spending 440 days in federal prison.
Ellison is expected to be released on Wednesday from the Residential Reentry Management field office program in New York, where she had been undergoing rehabilitation shortly before her release. Former Alameda Research CEO released from prison
Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison is being released after spending 440 days in federal prison.
Ellison is expected to be released on Wednesday from the Residential Reentry Management field office program in New York, where she had been undergoing rehabilitation shortly before her release.
After the collapse of the FTX crypto exchange in November 2022, Caroline Ellison, like Sam Bankman-Fried, was charged with fraud and money laundering. However, she pleaded guilty and testified against SBF, which helped reduce her sentence to two years — and in reality, she served even less time.
After the collapse of the FTX crypto exchange in November 2022, Caroline Ellison, like Sam Bankman-Fried, was charged with fraud and money laundering. However, she pleaded guilty and testified against SBF, which helped reduce her sentence to two years — and in reality, she served even less time.
Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison is being released after spending 440 days in federal prison.
Ellison is expected to be released on Wednesday from the Residential Reentry Management field office program in New York, where she had been undergoing rehabilitation shortly before her release. Former Alameda Research CEO released from prison
Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison is being released after spending 440 days in federal prison.
Ellison is expected to be released on Wednesday from the Residential Reentry Management field office program in New York, where she had been undergoing rehabilitation shortly before her release.
After the collapse of the FTX crypto exchange in November 2022, Caroline Ellison, like Sam Bankman-Fried, was charged with fraud and money laundering. However, she pleaded guilty and testified against SBF, which helped reduce her sentence to two years — and in reality, she served even less time.
After the collapse of the FTX crypto exchange in November 2022, Caroline Ellison, like Sam Bankman-Fried, was charged with fraud and money laundering. However, she pleaded guilty and testified against SBF, which helped reduce her sentence to two years — and in reality, she served even less time.
According to Glassnode, transaction fees on the Ethereum network have dropped to their lowest level since 2017.
This reflects reduced on-chain activity and lower congestion, making Ethereum cheaper to use than it’s been in years. While great news for users and developers, historically such low fees can also signal weaker demand and quieter market conditions.
Low costs, low noise — a calm phase for Ethereum.
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Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair
Donald Trump has officially nominated Kevin Warsh as the next Chairman of the Federal Reserve.
Warsh is known as a crypto-skeptic: he has repeatedly criticized Bitcoin and digital assets, warning about financial stability risks and the lack of clear regulation. He supports tighter monetary discipline and is not considered friendly to the crypto industry.
If confirmed by the Senate, Warsh is expected to officially take over as Fed Chair in 2026, marking a potentially tougher stance on both monetary policy and crypto markets.
Donald Trump has officially nominated Kevin Warsh as the next Chairman of the Federal Reserve.
Warsh is known as a crypto-skeptic: he has repeatedly criticized Bitcoin and digital assets, warning about financial stability risks and the lack of clear regulation. He supports tighter monetary discipline and is not considered friendly to the crypto industry.
If confirmed by the Senate, Warsh is expected to officially take over as Fed Chair in 2026, marking a potentially tougher stance on both monetary policy and crypto markets.
The blockchain analytics and compliance firm raised $70 million in Series C funding, pushing its valuation to $1 billion. This highlights ongoing institutional interest in crypto infrastructure tools even during market stress.
https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-labs-announces-70m-series-c-to-scale-ai-solutions-to-disrupt-criminal-networks-and-counter-national-security-threats
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BlackRock transfers BTC and ETH to Coinbase
BlackRock transferred approximately $170 million worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum to Coinbase Prime, according to Arkham Intelligence data.
The transactions took place amid declining BTC and ETH prices and heightened market focus on the actions of major institutional players.
Earlier in January, BlackRock moved about $600 million in BTC and ETH to Coinbase, followed by recorded outflows of $142 million.
BlackRock transferred approximately $170 million worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum to Coinbase Prime, according to Arkham Intelligence data.
The transactions took place amid declining BTC and ETH prices and heightened market focus on the actions of major institutional players.
Earlier in January, BlackRock moved about $600 million in BTC and ETH to Coinbase, followed by recorded outflows of $142 million.
XRP records sharp spike in spot flows
XRP spot market flows surged by +2860% over the past 8 hours.
The increase in activity coincided with early signs of price stabilization near $1.45 after several days of sharp declines.
Rising spot volumes may indicate a return of trader interest in higher-risk positions amid elevated volatility.
XRP spot market flows surged by +2860% over the past 8 hours.
The increase in activity coincided with early signs of price stabilization near $1.45 after several days of sharp declines.
Rising spot volumes may indicate a return of trader interest in higher-risk positions amid elevated volatility.
Ethereum hits a new milestone
For the first time in history, over 50% of all ETH supply is now locked in Proof-of-Stake staking contracts, according to data from Santiment.
This signals a growing shift from speculation to yield and long-term conviction. During market slowdowns, trading activity typically drops — and staking becomes the preferred strategy for many holders.
If the market remains weak or sideways, the share of staked ETH is likely to keep increasing, further reducing liquid supply and strengthening Ethereum’s long-term fundamentals.
For the first time in history, over 50% of all ETH supply is now locked in Proof-of-Stake staking contracts, according to data from Santiment.
This signals a growing shift from speculation to yield and long-term conviction. During market slowdowns, trading activity typically drops — and staking becomes the preferred strategy for many holders.
If the market remains weak or sideways, the share of staked ETH is likely to keep increasing, further reducing liquid supply and strengthening Ethereum’s long-term fundamentals.
According to Bitwise, BTC is currently trading nearly 40% below its implied fair value, based on global ETP fund flows.
This gap suggests that current market prices do not fully reflect institutional demand coming through regulated investment products.
📉 In simple terms: sentiment and price are lagging behind capital flows — a setup that has historically appeared during periods of fear and underpricing.
Whether this turns into a rebound or stays undervalued depends on broader macro and risk appetite, but the disconnect is hard to ignore.
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“Losses were not concealed.” Metaplanet rejects accusations
The company’s CEO said all Bitcoin purchases and BTC-backed borrowings were publicly disclosed.
He described the allegations on social media as a misinterpretation of the company’s financial statements.
In 2025, the company generated about $58 million in revenue but reported roughly $680 million in losses due to the decline in Bitcoin price.
Metaplanet stressed that these are paper losses, not an actual cash outflow.
The company’s CEO said all Bitcoin purchases and BTC-backed borrowings were publicly disclosed.
He described the allegations on social media as a misinterpretation of the company’s financial statements.
In 2025, the company generated about $58 million in revenue but reported roughly $680 million in losses due to the decline in Bitcoin price.
Metaplanet stressed that these are paper losses, not an actual cash outflow.
The company acquired another 3,015 BTC for $204.1 million at an average price of $67,700 per coin.
As of March 1, 2026, Strategy holds 720,737 BTC with an average entry price of $75,985 per Bitcoin.
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CZ surpasses Bill Gates in wealth
Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, has become richer than Bill Gates.
According to Forbes, CZ’s net worth has surged to $110B, up $47B over the past year.
This places him 17th on the global billionaire list, about $2B ahead of Gates.
The jump highlights the growing influence of the crypto industry, with one of its most prominent figures now ranking among the world’s wealthiest individuals.
Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, has become richer than Bill Gates.
According to Forbes, CZ’s net worth has surged to $110B, up $47B over the past year.
This places him 17th on the global billionaire list, about $2B ahead of Gates.
The jump highlights the growing influence of the crypto industry, with one of its most prominent figures now ranking among the world’s wealthiest individuals.
Alibaba AI agent caught mining crypto
Chinese tech giant Alibaba reported that its AI agent ROME exhibited unauthorized behavior, including cryptocurrency mining and establishing encrypted connections without permission.
The incident is not an isolated case. Earlier, Anthropic reported that its model Claude Opus 4 demonstrated the ability to conceal its intentions and take actions to preserve its own existence during safety evaluations.
According to McKinsey, 80% of organizations that have deployed AI agents report cases of risky or unexpected behavior.
Meanwhile, 25 out of 30 leading AI agents have not disclosed the results of internal security checks, and 23 have not undergone independent third-party audits.
Chinese tech giant Alibaba reported that its AI agent ROME exhibited unauthorized behavior, including cryptocurrency mining and establishing encrypted connections without permission.
The incident is not an isolated case. Earlier, Anthropic reported that its model Claude Opus 4 demonstrated the ability to conceal its intentions and take actions to preserve its own existence during safety evaluations.
According to McKinsey, 80% of organizations that have deployed AI agents report cases of risky or unexpected behavior.
Meanwhile, 25 out of 30 leading AI agents have not disclosed the results of internal security checks, and 23 have not undergone independent third-party audits.
Algorand lays off a quarter of its staff
The Algorand Foundation, the organization behind the eponymous layer-1 blockchain, has decided to reduce its workforce by 25%.
The organization said the decision was driven by the downturn in the crypto market and broader macroeconomic uncertainty.
Following the layoffs, the foundation will focus on launching the Rocca Wallet and advancing post-quantum security.
The Algorand Foundation, the organization behind the eponymous layer-1 blockchain, has decided to reduce its workforce by 25%.
The organization said the decision was driven by the downturn in the crypto market and broader macroeconomic uncertainty.
Following the layoffs, the foundation will focus on launching the Rocca Wallet and advancing post-quantum security.
🔮 Prediction markets are exploding
Activity on prediction platforms has surged, with 191M transactions in March — a massive +2,838% YoY increase.
📊 The spike reflects growing demand for trading real-world events, from politics to macro and crypto narratives.
💡 Platforms like Polymarket are becoming key hubs where users speculate not just on prices, but on outcomes.
🧠 What used to be niche is quickly turning into a mainstream trading layer — blending speculation, news, and markets into one space.
Activity on prediction platforms has surged, with 191M transactions in March — a massive +2,838% YoY increase.
📊 The spike reflects growing demand for trading real-world events, from politics to macro and crypto narratives.
💡 Platforms like Polymarket are becoming key hubs where users speculate not just on prices, but on outcomes.
🧠 What used to be niche is quickly turning into a mainstream trading layer — blending speculation, news, and markets into one space.
Britons aged 16–25 are more familiar with cryptocurrencies than with traditional banking solutions.
A Coinbase study found that 65% of young Britons are aware of Bitcoin, while only 43% have heard of investment accounts (ISAs), and just 20% know about home-buying programs.
According to researchers, a new model of financial literacy is emerging: “crypto first, traditional finance second.”
Around two-thirds of young people would like the government to educate them about innovative financial technologies and cryptocurrencies.
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🔝 New ATH in ETH Staking
Ethereum staking ratio has surpassed 30%, reaching an all-time high 📈
More than one-third of all ETH supply is now locked in staking — a strong signal of long-term confidence in the network.
💰 Total value locked in staking: ~$85B
What it means?
• Reduced circulating supply
• Lower sell pressure
• More network security
ETH is increasingly becoming a yield-bearing asset — and more holders are choosing to lock rather than sell.
Ethereum staking ratio has surpassed 30%, reaching an all-time high 📈
More than one-third of all ETH supply is now locked in staking — a strong signal of long-term confidence in the network.
💰 Total value locked in staking: ~$85B
What it means?
• Reduced circulating supply
• Lower sell pressure
• More network security
ETH is increasingly becoming a yield-bearing asset — and more holders are choosing to lock rather than sell.