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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has taken aim at the “pretend neutrality” of the corporate world, arguing its creators should not be afraid to voice their own cultural and political principles despite the fact that the protocol is open for all. One of those principles is a firm belief that “suits and ties should be expunged from our culture.” Permissionless, not opinionless Buterin has made it clear that Ethereum’s core value proposition is its “permissionlessness.” Users do not need to align with his personal views on a plethora of topics to use the blockchain, Buterin says. “You do not have to…

Though it can hardly be said that Wall Street experts are optimistic about Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock going into 2026, few are as bearish as Gordon Johnson of GJL Research. Specifically, the analyst – and, arguably, TSLA stock’s biggest bear – issued a new price target for the electric vehicle (EV) maker’s equity on January 7. Despite the new rating actually being an upgrade, it still forecasts a 95% crash from the press time price of $429.97 to $25.28. Johnson’s previous price target was an even lower $19.05. Why GJL Research is forecasting a 95% Tesla stock price crash For…

A newly surfaced email linked to files released in the broader Epstein document disclosures has triggered fresh discussion in the crypto community after it referenced the long-running legal battle between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Pro-$XRP lawyer Bill Morgan highlighted the email, which was reportedly written by whistleblower Christopher Dilorio and included strong criticism of the SEC’s handling of crypto regulation, market manipulation, and penny-stock enforcement. The message argued that regulators had taken an inconsistent stance by treating some digital assets differently from others, using the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple as a key example. For…

Miles Suter: Cash App Now Offers Best Bitcoin Pricing, Higher Withdrawals for Users Cash App, the popular digital wallet and payments app, announced a series of changes to its Bitcoin offering, including a massive increase in withdrawal limits, lower fees, new funding rails, and lots more in an exclusive interview with Miles Suter, Product Lead at Block Inc. “Our mission is to make living on bitcoin simple and practical,” Suter told Bitcoin Magazine. The company, which today serves over 58 million active users, recently announced a deep set of upgrades to the app, further integrating Bitcoin into the user experience…

Ethereum remains under pressure as price action continues to reflect a broader bearish structure on the 4-hour chart. Although $ETH has stabilized near the $1,950 to $2,000 range, the recovery lacks conviction. Sellers still control the trend, and momentum indicators show limited strength. Consequently, traders now focus on whether this consolidation marks a base or simply a pause before another leg lower. Bearish Structure Keeps Pressure on Price Ethereum peaked near $3,400 before entering a sustained decline marked by lower highs and lower lows. The breakdown below $2,600 accelerated downside momentum and pushed price toward the $1,746 macro support. That…

Digital assets are set to cross a critical threshold in 2026, shifting from largely speculative instruments into practical financial infrastructure as regulation matures and traditional institutions deploy blockchain technology at scale, investment bank B. Riley said in a Thursday report. “In 2026, we expect the digital asset market to transition from speculation to practical utility as regulatory frameworks are expected to mature, and blockchain integrates into global financial infrastructure,” analysts Fedor Shabalin and Nick Giles wrote. The analysts argued that clearer rules around stablecoins, growing institutional tokenization of real-world assets, stronger governance frameworks and improving interoperability between bank ledgers and…

The Hong Kong policymakers are seeking to build up their crypto regulatory framework. According to the recently concluded Consensus Hong Kong, policymakers are keen to attract institutional investors through a clear and supportive regulatory framework. What Are the New Crypto Initiatives in Hong Kong? During the Consensus Hong Kong 2026, the CEO at the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), Julia Leung, announced three new crypto initiatives. Leung stated that the SFC will regulate margin financing for creditworthy investors through Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Leung also announced the agency is working on a framework to allow professional investors…

Centralized exchange Gemini recently announced that it parted ways with three senior executives. The leadership changes come amid broader operational cutbacks and workforce reductions. Following the announcement, the company’s shares declined further, extending a downward trend that has persisted since Gemini went public last September. The latest developments have prompted renewed scrutiny over the exchange’s long-term outlook. Executive Shakeup Follows Deep Cuts In a recent blog post, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss announced that Gemini had parted ways with its Chief Financial Officer, Chief Legal Officer, and Chief Operating Officer. They said interim replacements had been appointed for the CFO and…

COZ has completed the first round of renewed Proof of Working rewards, detailing the distribution of 440 $NEO across seven community contributions in its Proof of Working 2.0 transparency report. Proof of Working is a COZ-led initiative intended to reward grassroots ecosystem work that may not align with traditional grant or sponsorship pathways. COZ revived the program to recognize tangible output such as tooling, research, analytics, and infrastructure, shared publicly with clear proof of delivery. Award distribution For this first Proof of Working 2.0 round, the COZ Council awarded 440 $NEO for completed, publicly accessible deliverables, with recipients ranging from…

BitMine CEO Tom Lee believes the crypto market might be approaching a bottom. In a recent interview, he noted that widespread investor “rage quitting” often signals the end of a market downturn. Lee pointed to Ethereum’s recent struggles, with prices dropping below $2,000 after a 40% decline in just a few weeks. https://twitter.com/thedustybc/status/2023653644298600558?s=46 “Rage quitting” happens when investors sell in frustration during sharp declines. Historically, Lee says, these periods often precede strong market recoveries. Past Bitcoin and Ethereum cycles in 2018 and 2022 showed that mass capitulation could lead to rallies of over 1,000%. BitMine Faces $7 Billion in Unrealized…