Chinese artificial intelligence start-up StepFun has unveiled a compact AI model, Step 3.5 Flash, that it says can rival far larger systems from domestic competitors, sharpening competition in China’s fast-moving AI sector. The Shanghai-based company positions the new release as proof that efficiency, not sheer scale, can drive performance in advanced reasoning and agent-based tasks. […]

As investors position for the next major cycle, Ethereum (ETH) continues to stand out as a foundational layer of the crypto market. Although still a top performer in the market, the overall market capitalization of Ethereum naturally limits the overall potential for future growth. Because of this, analysts focused on finding the best crypto to […]

Bitcoin (BTC) price stabilizes at $78,000 at the time of writing on Tuesday after recovering 2.30% the previous day, following last week’s massive correction.

Investing maternity capital into cryptocurrencies and stocks may result in criminal penalties; Russian parents should take note. The funds, allocated through a federal program to improve fertility rates, must be spent as intended, lawyers are warning amid the growing popularity of crypto investments. Russian families banned from buying coins with moms’ benefits Attempts to use […]

The allegations and blame piling on ex-Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao over the past two weeks have now spread to Aster, but the exchange’s chief executive says the FUD is all unfair. In a lengthy statement published early Tuesday on X, decentralized and perpetual crypto exchange Aster CEO Leonard replied to the accusations leveled against the […]

The crypto market in early 2026 is defined less by panic or euphoria and more by patience. Bitcoin continues to move sideways, volatility has cooled, and traders who once chased every breakout are

Rich families are putting their money into artificial intelligence instead of cryptocurrencies, according to new research from J.P. Morgan. The bank’s latest Global Family Office Report shows that nearly nine out of ten wealthy families have completely avoided digital currencies, while most say AI is their top investment pick. The survey spoke to 333 single-family […]

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading above $78,000 at the time of writing on Tuesday as the dust from last week’s turbulence settles. Institutional interest in BTC is evidently improving, supported by the resurgence of inflows into spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs).

The US ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) reached 52.6 in January 2026, breaking above the critical 50 level for the first time in a year.The January reading marks a shift from contract

OpenAI is shifting resources away from long-term research to focus on improving ChatGPT and its core language models.

A UAE-based project backed by Ripple’s tokenization partners has moved tokenized polished diamonds worth more than AED 1 billion on the XRP Ledger.  Auction house Billiton Diamond and UK-based tokenization service provider Ctrl Alt announced a partnership to tokenize about $280 million in diamonds, according to a press statement released on Tuesday. The assets are […]

TradingKey - In the drama-filled world of digital asset ETFs, a clear separation is taking shape that flies in the face of what investors historically considered the "safest" approach to crypto invest

Vitalik Buterin sold $830,440 in ETH, going through USDC and GHO stablecoins. The selling did not put pressure on the market, and was part of Buterin's philanthropic support for smaller projects.

Legacy retail is colliding with decentralized finance, and the results are getting interesting. The latest headlines surrounding the brand formerly known as Bed Bath & Beyond suggest a definitive

Monero (XMR) remains under intense selling pressure for the third consecutive week, recording a 4% loss at press time on Tuesday. This is consistent with the declining retail interest in privacy coins, which was among the lowest-performing segments over the last week.

With Bitcoin tagging a low of $74.5K yesterday, BTC is officially in the midst of its deepest drawdown of the current cycle. From the all time high near $126K set in October, last week’s pullback of around 12% means Bitcoin has corrected around 37% since the all time high. So far Bitcoin is respecting the […]

Payments entity NymCard, which covers CMEA region is now settling Circle's USDC stablecoin in MENA region with the participation of Visa.

BitMine’s chairman, Thomas “Tom” Lee, has weighed in on the potential reasons for the recent crypto market’s performance and why he believes the prices may be near the bottom. Related

XRP continues to struggle as selling pressure keeps the token locked in a month-long downtrend heading into February. A recent sharp pullback has reinforced bearish sentiment, weighing on both spot ma

The regulatory center of gravity for digital assets is shifting eastward. While the US navigates a fog of enforcement actions and legal ambiguity, Hong Kong is cementing its bid as a global crypto

The head of Publicis says his company stands apart from rivals in successfully using artificial intelligence.

The crypto market in early 2026 feels unusually calm. Volatility has faded, major assets are trading within tight ranges, and the constant stream of market-moving headlines has slowed. Yet beneath

The crypto market is entering a phase that seasoned investors recognize immediately. Price action has slowed, volatility has cooled, and the constant stream of headline-driven moves has faded into

Nintendo, Switch 2, device sales, and annual forecast remained in focus saying it would stick to its target of 19mn units in the year to March 2026.

As investors position for the next major cycle, Ethereum (ETH) continues to stand out as a foundational layer of the crypto market. Although still a top performer in the market, the overall market capitalization of Ethereum naturally limits the overall potential for future growth. Because of this, analysts focused on finding the best crypto to […]

The crypto market has entered a familiar but often underestimated phase. Volatility has cooled, headline-driven price swings are less frequent, and many major assets are moving sideways. For

Litecoin (LTC) has dropped nearly 60% from last year’s peak and has returned to the lows seen in previous market cycles. Despite remaining one of the more liquid altcoins, LTC has struggled to overcom

Ripples came through both the traditional and digital asset markets. Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime-listed gaming giant KLab (KLab) announced its latest strategic acquisition: an additional 9.65 $BTC and

FTX users and law firm Fenwick & West have agreed to a proposed settlement in a lawsuit over the exchange’s fraud.

For years, RWA tokenization was a tomorrow story. In 2026, it has officially become a today reality. While the retail market often fixates on the price action of speculative tokens, a far more profoun