Crypto & Finance Nieuws
Nieuws over cryptocurrency, blockchain-technologie, DeFi en de financiële markten — dagelijks bijgewerkt.
De cryptomarkt is volatiel en ontwikkelt zich in een razend tempo. Bitcoin en Ethereum blijven de grootste spelers, maar het ecosysteem is veel breder: van decentrale financiën (DeFi) en NFT's tot stablecoins en layer-2 oplossingen. Ondertussen werkt de Europese overheid aan nieuwe regels via de MiCA-verordening.
We verzamelen nieuws van CoinDesk, Decrypt en Blockworks, zodat je in één oogopslag ziet wat er speelt. Geen hype, geen financiële adviezen — gewoon het nieuws dat ertoe doet.
Bitcoin slides toward $75,000 amid Warsh hearing, stalling U.S.-Iran talks
Bitcoin daalt naar 75.000 dollar te midden van de Senaatsbevestigingshoorzitting van Fed Chair-nominee Kevin Warsh en berichten over gestopte onderhandelingen tussen de VS en Iran, wat bijdraagt aan onzekerheid op de markten. Tegelijkertijd verloren de S&P 500 en Nasdaq hun vroege winsten, terwijl beleggers deze ontwikkelingen verwerken. Deze daling weerspiegelt de bredere impact van geopolitieke en monetaire spanningen op de cryptocurrency- en aandelenmarkten.
Bitcoin reclaims $75,000 as Iran ceasefire talks advance, equities rally resumes
Bitcoin traded at $75,733 on Tuesday morning, up 1.5% over 24 hours, as Iran signaled it will send a team to Pakistan talks and Brent crude slipped ahead of the Wednesday ceasefire deadline.
Revolut Targeting $200 Billion Valuation in IPO—But Not Until 2028: FT
Global fintech firm Revolut is eying a $200 billion IPO, according to a report—but don't expect the move any time soon.
Google Fixes AI Coding Tool Flaw That Let Attackers Execute Malicious Code: Report
Google heeft een beveiligingsfout in hun Antigravity AI-codetool opgelost, die aanvallers toestond om kwaadaardige code uit te voeren ondanks ingebouwde veiligheidsmaatregelen. Volgens onderzoekers ging het om een prompt injection bug, waardoor hackers commando's konden injecteren en uitvoeren. Dit rapport onderstreept de kwetsbaarheid van AI-tools en de noodzaak van snelle fixes om gebruikers te beschermen.
Prediction markets are the new secret weapon for Coinbase and Robinhood growth
Volgens analisten van Cantor Fitzgerald worden de recente handelsdalingen bij Coinbase en Robinhood als oud nieuws beschouwd, waardoor de focus verschuift naar voorspellingsmarkten en nieuwe productlanceringen. Deze elementen worden gezien als het nieuwe geheimwapen om de volgende groeifase voor beide platforms te stimuleren. Daarmee positioneren voorspellingsmarkten zich als een cruciale driver voor toekomstige expansie in de cryptowereld.
Prediction Market Giants Kalshi, Polymarket Eye Perpetual Futures Push: Report
De grote voorspellingsmarktbedrijven Kalshi en Polymarket plannen naar verluidt om dieper in derivaten te duiken door perpetual futures trading te ondersteunen. Dit zou een significante uitbreiding van hun diensten betekenen, gericht op het aantrekken van meer gebruikers in de derivatenmarkt. Het nieuws is gebaseerd op een recent rapport dat de groeiambities van deze platforms belicht.
Core Scientific seeks $3.3 billion bond sale to further AI data center pivot
Core Scientific wil $3.3 miljard ophalen via een obligatieverkoop om hun strategische verschuiving naar AI-datacenters te versnellen. Het bedrijf bouwt zes AI-datacenters die voor 12 jaar worden verhuurd aan CoreWeave. Deze ontwikkeling wordt verwacht ongeveer $10 miljard aan inkomsten te genereren.
Mob boss John Gotti’s grandson is headed to prison for a $1.1 million Covid fraud and crypto scheme
De kleinzoon van maffiabaas John Gotti is veroordeeld tot gevangenisstraf voor het frauderen van het Amerikaanse Covid-19 hulpprogramma, waarbij hij $1,1 miljoen aan overheidsgelden buitmaakte. Hij investeerde ten minste de helft van dit bedrag in crypto-bedrijven. Deze zaak onderstreept de misbruik van Covid-relief fondsen en de gevolgen ervan voor betrokkenen.
Tether Asserts Stablecoin Dominance Over Circle's USDC Amid Major Crypto Hacks
Tether's USDT heeft een recordhoogte in marktkapitalisatie bereikt, terwijl gebruikers in DeFi het prefereren boven Circle's USDC als veilige haven te midden van grote crypto-hacks. Dit toont de groeiende dominantie van Tether in de stablecoin-markt, aangezien investeerders op zoek zijn naar stabiliteit tijdens de industriele onrust. Door deze voorkeur versterkt Tether zijn positie als leidende stablecoin.
Mississippi Law School Requires AI Training as Courts Grapple With the Tech
Mississippi College School of Law now mandates artificial intelligence education for first-year students as legal institutions adapt to both the risks and potential uses of the technology.
Crypto's massive exploit may force big banks to rethink their blockchain plans, Jefferies warns
The $293 million Kelp DAO exploit has exposed critical infrastructure risks, leading Jefferies to suggest that traditional financial firms may pause their blockchain initiatives to prioritize security.
This Frankenstein AI Merges Claude Opus, GLM and Qwen—And Outperforms Top Models
Kyle Hessling stacked two of Jackrong's Qwopus finetunes into a single frankenmerge'—and then had to heal it. The result outperforms some of the top models.
New York Sues Coinbase and Gemini Over Prediction Markets, Seeking Billions in Damages
"Gemini and Coinbase’s so-called prediction markets are just illegal gambling operations," alleged New York AG Letitia James.
Kalshi takes on Coinbase, Robinhood with new plan to offer crypto perpetual futures: The Information
Prediction market platform Kalshi is moving onto Coinbase’s turf by launching crypto perpetual futures, aiming to capture the massive demand for digital asset derivatives within a regulated U.S. framework.
Dogecoin Foundation, MoonPay Team to Donate 1 Million DOGE to Dog Charity
Crypto payments firm MoonPay enabled contributions to dog welfare programs, marking a practical use case for Dogecoin.
Quantum Computers Could Boost AI by Processing Large Datasets More Efficiently
In a new study, researchers describe a method that feeds data into quantum computers in smaller batches instead of storing entire datasets.
Revolut targets a $200 billion IPO just months after its $75 billion share sale
The crypto-friendly fintech is planning its initial public offering (IPO) no sooner than 2028, according to an FT report.
Amazon Will Invest Up to $25 Billion More in Anthropic as AI Demand Surges
Amazon secures Anthropic as a major cloud customer through 2036 in one of the largest AI infrastructure alliances to date.
DoorDash to Pay Delivery Workers in Stablecoins via Stripe's Tempo Blockchain
Delivery firm DoorDash will use Stripe's payments-focused blockchain, Tempo, to pay its Dashers in stablecoins in more than 40 countries.
Aave’s core markets hit 100% utilization at once, and that's not a good thing
CertiK says the lending protocol is in serious trouble while CEO Stani Kulechov tells CoinDesk he does “not have anything useful to say.”
AI slop has created a search problem crypto companies can’t ignore
Rechler argues that if these companies don’t adopt better content strategies and overly misuse AI-generated tools, their platforms, exchanges or dapps won’t be discovered via search.
Bitget exchange brings pre-IPO tokens to masses starting with SpaceX on Solana
The crypto exchange opens IPO Prime access with Republic to offer Solana-based tokens tied to private firms ahead of public listings.
Coinbase advisory board says quantum computing threat is on the horizon, crypto needs a plan
The 50-page paper concludes that while today’s blockchains remain secure, a future “fault-tolerant quantum computer” capable of breaking widely used encryption is increasingly plausible, and preparation must begin now.
Cut the red tape: 39 financial giants demand an emergency fast-track for Europe's blockchain pilot
The firms requested separating the DLT pilot regime from a larger package of 18 financial laws to allow for quicker updates and build real markets.
Block’s Cash App Launches Accounts for Young Kids—Without Bitcoin Access
Cash App joins the youth banking race with high-yield savings, but the managed kid accounts can’t tap into the app’s Bitcoin features.
Optimism Bills 'Privacy Boost' as Turning Point for Enterprises on Ethereum
The layer-2 Ethereum scaling network’s privacy offering is expected to expand to additional blockchains.
Bank of Korea's New Governor Prioritizes CBDCs Over Stablecoins in First Policy Address
The central bank chief outlined digital finance priorities while legislative debates continue over private stablecoin frameworks.
Ripple wants the XRP Ledger to be quantum-proof by 2028. Here is its plan
Ripple has laid out a four-phase plan to make the XRP Ledger quantum-resistant by 2028.
Playdate Gaming Handheld Maker Bans Generative AI Tools for Development
Panic, the firm behind the Playdate handheld, now prohibits creative AI applications while preserving developer productivity aids.
Lose Your Job to AI? New York Lawmaker Proposes 'AI Dividend' Stimmy
Congressional candidate Alex Bores outlined a policy that would trigger payments to Americans if surging AI use reduces employment.
Alibaba Drops Qwen 3.6 Max Preview—Its Most Powerful Model Yet
Alibaba released Qwen3.6-Max-Preview, its most powerful AI model yet, topping six major coding benchmarks and posting gains in world knowledge and instruction following over its predecessor.
North Korea’s crypto heist playbook is expanding and DeFi keeps getting hit
More than $500 million was siphoned across the Drift and Kelp exploits in just over two weeks. What once looked like isolated breaches now resembles a sustained campaign, likely driven by the financial needs of a sanctioned state.
Aave could face up to $230 million in losses after Kelp DAO bridge exploit triggers DeFi chaos
Aave published a report outlining two possible outcomes: around $123 million in losses if damage is shared across all rsETH, or up to $230 million if confined to Layer 2s, with the final impact depending on how Kelp DAO allocates the shortfall.
Bitcoin bounces above $76,000 as DeFi suffers $14 billion exodus after KelpDAO hack
Crypto steadied despite rising Iran tensions, but DeFi is reeling from one of the largest exploits of the year.
UK Gas Firm Faces Pushback Over Plans to Mine Bitcoin
Reabold Resources faced criticism for plans to use a gas field to mine Bitcoin, but said serving U.K. energy demand remains its main focus.
Palantir Faces Backlash Over AI-Driven Military Doctrine
A weekend post summarizing ideas from CEO Alex Karp’s 2025 book reignites debate over Silicon Valley’s role in warfare and national defense.
Prediction Markets Expect Prolonged Strait of Hormuz Disruption—And Oil Traders Are Betting Big
Prediction markets suggest Strait of Hormuz traffic will not return to normal any time soon, and oil traders expect higher prices.
Nearly Half of New Streaming Music Is AI-Generated, Says Deezer—But Nobody’s Listening
French streaming service Deezer says AI-generated music now accounts for nearly half of new uploads—but actual listening remains minimal.
RaveDAO Token Crashes, Sheds $6.6 Billion in Value as Exchanges Probe Alleged Manipulation
RaveDAO's token cratered this weekend after blockchain sleuth ZachXBT called on exchanges to investigate trading tied to its surging token.
NSA Is Using Anthropic's Powerful Claude Mythos AI as CEO Meets With White House: Report
The NSA is reportedly running Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview on classified networks, even as the Pentagon fights the AI giant in court.
Crypto Funds Add $1.4B as Bitcoin Clears Two-Month Range
Bitcoin investment products accounted for $1.12 billion in inflows last week, as BTC hit its highest level since early February.
Five times President Trump made a statement that moved bitcoin, and why it might happen again this week
Trump’s social media posts and statements to news reporters have triggered 5% to 12% swings in the price of bitcoin, blurring the lines between policy and market manipulation.
Polymarket in Talks to Raise $400M at $15B Valuation: Report
The round comes on the heels of NYSE parent company Intercontinental Exchange’s $2 billion investment in the prediction market firm.
Bitcoin faces near-term pressure as liquidity tightens, Hilbert Group CIO says
Russell Thompson warned of a sharp tightening in global liquidity that could weigh on risk assets and bitcoin in the near term, before expected U.S. policy action provides relief.
The Quantum Threat Is Coming for Bitcoin and Crypto—Here's How XRP Ledger Is Preparing
Quantum computers could threaten Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other major networks. Here’s how Ripple plans to secure the XRP Ledger.
UK gas-investment firm weighs bitcoin mining, draws criticism
Reabold Resources' gas field is so large it could theoretically mine 50,000 BTC, local media said. The firm said it will test bitcoin mining before pivoting to data centers.
Blockchain sleuth accuses RaveDAO of knowing who manipulated the price of its token
The on-chain sleuth cited "suspicious" exchange-linked activity as RAVE swung from $60 million in market capitalization to $6 billion and back.
U.S. crypto adoption is rebounding, bitcoin still dominates, Deutsche Bank says
Retail participation in the U.S. has bounced back to mid-2025 levels even as most consumers expect lower bitcoin prices ahead, the bank said.
Kelp DAO claims LayerZero’s 'default' settings are what actually caused the massive $290 million disaster
The liquid restaking protocol said the compromised verifier was LayerZero's own infrastructure, and the setup it was faulted for running was LayerZero's onboarding default.
Global stablecoin rulemaking slows, prompting BIS to urge cooperation to avoid fragmentation risks
To mitigate risks like sudden withdrawals, policymakers are debating safeguards such as limiting interest payments and offering issuers access to central bank backstops.
Tether backs UAE tokenization firm KAIO in $8M funding round to bring Emirati funds onchain
The Abu Dhabi-headquartered firm build infrastruture to distribute insitutional funds on blockchain rails, lowering entry barrier for investors.
Coinbase, Bybit said to be working together on tokenization, custody and distribution of U.S. stocks
The talks do not involve any sort of stake acquisition or similar deal to enter the U.S., as was reported elsewhere last month.
Venezuela’s sanctions are stablecoins’ proof of concept
Banned from the dollar system, the country uses digital dollars instead
The Strategy playbook looks different in 2026
The treasury company now holds 673,783 BTC, but flow is more likely to be episodic in this year’s financial climate
Ranger’s ICO starts today, and MetaDAO eyes a reset
Ranger’s Jan 6–10 sale could re-accelerate MetaDAO volumes and revenue
ETH derivatives reset and the next retail trade
ETH derivatives show a disciplined rebuild of risk, with rising open interest pointing to healthier leverage
Friday charts: Finding good news, in spite of bad headlines
2025 was far from perfect, but much better than we think it was.
DePIN and crypto gaming led a surprising end-of-year rebound
BTC finished the week up 1.6%, while L2s, RWAs and the treasury trade continued to grind lower
Canton’s $6T RWA rails and Lighter’s Hyperliquid multiple
DTCC moves DTC-custodied Treasuries onchain via Canton, while Lighter’s LIT launches trading at a fees multiple in Hyperliquid territory
The long wait for crypto’s “coffee pot” moment
In the 90s, rapt audiences worldwide watched a coffee pot — will that fascination ever turn to crypto?
Failure is an option in crypto finance
Some systems improve by failing — and crypto has no choice
Yield Basis is making native BTC yield a reality
Yield Basis introduces an IL-free AMM design that already dominates BTC DEX liquidity
Users are the best investors to have
Maybe tokenholders don’t need the rights that corporate shareholders have come to expect
A sleeper in the perps category
As Hyperliquid and Lighter battle for perps DEX dominance, Boros could capture the structural upside