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The JPEX fraud case in Hong Kong has been adjourned until March 16, 2026.
Prosecutors say more time is needed to organise extensive case files from a two-year investigation.
The JPEX collapse left more than 2,700 victims with losses exceeding $206 million, with influencers accused of p

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Visa will allow partnered issuers and acquirers in the U.S. to settle with stablecoins, starting with USDC on Solana.
The expansion follows its global pilots that began rolling out in 2023.
Its monthly stablecoin volumes have eclipsed a $3.5 billion annual run rate.
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Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs recorded their largest daily net outflows for two weeks Monday.
Bitcoin ETFs are down about $225 million net in December after a $357.6 million peak daily outflow, while Ethereum ETFs are near flat overall despite a $224 million single-day redemption.

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The 60-day market cap growth of Tether's USDT stablecoin has slowed from $15.38 billion to $4.83 billion, indicating a severe drop in new capital entering crypto markets.
Analysts say substantial "dry powder" exists in stablecoin reserves, but it is not being deployed aggressively,

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Nexo has secured a multi-year agreement with Tennis Australia to become the Official Crypto Partner of the Australian Open and the Summer of Tennis.
The deal covers the Australian Open alongside the Summer of Tennis series,

PayPal has filed to create a Utah industrial bank to enhance its control over lending and deposits, enabling direct engagement with crypto and stablecoin markets. This move aims to streamline lending solutions for small businesses while reducing dependency on partner banks.

Grayscale's report suggests quantum computing will not impact crypto prices in 2026, noting that while it poses long-term security concerns, significant quantum systems capable of breaking Bitcoin's cryptography are unlikely before 2030.

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Researchers identified a key molecular interaction that viruses rely on to enter cells and disrupted it in lab experiments.
The work used AI and molecular simulations to narrow thousands of interactions down to one critical target.
Scientists said the approach could help guide future a

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The AI Village is an experiment in which Frontier AI models operate autonomously with computers and internet, developing distinct personalities.
GPT-5.2 joined and started working immediately without greeting other agents.
Multi-agent experiments reveal emergent behaviors that go

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The FSOC has dropped many of its warnings on crypto and stablecoins in its latest annual report.
It said the GENIUS Act provides a federal framework that brings stablecoins within regulations.
Banks have been given clearer leave to engage in crypto-related activities.
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"Slop" has evolved from literal waste to shorthand for mass-produced, AI-written content that looks finished but says little.
The term reflects unease with writing that is correct, neutral, and repetitive, yet lacking insight or voice.
Merriam-Webster notes a rise in user searches for

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MetaMask rolled out support for Bitcoin, allowing users to buy, sell, and send BTC in-wallet.
The network expansion is the latest in feature enhancements that include in-wallet perps, prediction market trading, and more.
MetaMask recently added support for Monad and Sei, and will add a