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After a few weeks off, Web3 Thoughts of the Week returns with commentary on Ethereum, Bitcoin and the impacts from Venezuela. “While some myopic pundits are hyper-focused on the price of ETH, they are missing the huge institutional adoption cementing Ethereum as the new king... Read More
YouHodler CEO Ilya Volkov’s 2026 Crypto Predictions for Stablecoins, AI, Lightning, Bitcoin and More
Ilya Volkov, co-founder and CEO of YouHodler, believes 2026 will see continued mainstream progression for Bitcoin, AI, stablecoins and more. Read on to learn ore. In 2026, Bitcoin will graduate from alternative asset to global macro asset “We are witnessing Bitcoin’s transition into the global... Read More
Adyen‘s (AMS: ADYEN) latest Retail Report for the US unveils a surge in consumer trust for AI-driven shopping. Released this month, the report highlights how artificial intelligence is evolving from a mere recommendation tool to a full-fledged autonomous buyer, potentially reshaping the entire commerce landscape.... Read More
DailyPay, the provider of on-demand pay platforms, has announced the closure of a new $195 million senior secured revolving credit facility. The deal positions the company for expanded operations and innovation in the financial wellness sector. DailyPay, which is headquartered in New York, specializes in... Read More
Cowbell, a provider of adaptive cyber and specialty insurance solutions, has unveiled its “Next Cycle” initiative. Announced on January 5, 2025, from Pleasanton, California, this phase emphasizes sustained growth, operational profitability, and aggressive global expansion. The company, which caters primarily to small and mid-market organizations... Read More
PhotonPay, a stablecoin-based payments infrastructure provider, said it had raised a Series B funding round of “tens of millions of dollars” led by IDG Capital, as investors step up bets on blockchain-enabled rails for cross-border commerce. Hillhouse Investment also participated alongside Enlight Capital, Lightspeed Faction,... Read More
WisdomTree (NYSE: WT) has officially abandoned its efforts to introduce an exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on XRP in the American market. The company submitted a formal request to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to pull back its application, marking a retreat from a... Read More
Colombia’s tax authority has rolled out enhanced regulations for cryptocurrency transactions, aligning with burgeoning worldwide protocols designed to promote transparency in digital assets. This development comes at a time when nations globally are grappling with the expansion of crypto markets, seeking to integrate them into... Read More
Fireblocks, a provider of digital asset infrastructure, has this past week announced its acquisition of Tres Finance. This acquisition integrates crypto accounting capabilities into Fireblocks’ ecosystem, creating what the company describes as the first complete operating system for digital assets. The deal underscores the convergence... Read More
In the volatile world of web3 and blockchain-powered cryptocurrencies, a stark reality has emerged: more than half of all digital coins have met their demise. According to a recent report from CoinGecko, as of December 31, 2025, the majority or 53.2% of cryptocurrencies tracked on... Read More