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GTreasury, a Ripple subsidiary, launched a platform transforming corporate cash and financial management by merging traditional treasury methods with blockchain technology. This innovative solution enhances liquidity management, enables 24/7 cross-border transactions, reduces currency conversion fees, and facilitates centralized oversight of assets, paving the way for digital transformation in the corporate sector.

The story of casinos does not begin in the internet era but goes deeper into human history. However, understanding how casinos originated and evolved helps us appreciate the revolution brought by online gambling platforms to the world of entertainment. The origin of casinos as an institution dates back far into the past of European history, with roots that can be traced to ancient civilizations where games of chance and betting were part of social and cultural life. Over centuries, these gambling activities developed into more organized forms, eventually leading to the establishment of dedicated gaming houses and casinos. Today, online platforms have transformed this age-old pastime into a global digital industry, making gambling more accessible and diverse than ever before.

The two oldest cryptocurrency wallets associated with historic physical coins from Casascius have made a significant move of 2000 BTC after years of complete inactivity. This occurred at the beginning of 2026 and drew the attention of the entire crypto industry, as it was the first time in over a decade that such a transfer had taken place.

Global markets are experiencing a fundamental reassessment of risk. While investors are trying to hedge against political instability and debt crises, gold has begun one of the strongest cumulative gains in decades, and Bitcoin remains in a consolidation phase below $90,000. This confrontation —

The Sei blockchain network has formed a strategic partnership with the Bhutanese DHI Foundation to implement validation nodes, focusing on network security and expansion into Asian markets. The launch is scheduled for the first quarter of 2026. Following this, asset tokenization is planned to support the development of the decentralized economy in the region.

In recent days, Ukraine has carried out a large-scale operation to block access to Polymarket and approximately 200 gambling-related websites. This action reveals a much deeper issue: the history of gambling in Ukraine has remained outside the modern digital world, and regulators are trying to clamp down.

Circle reported a significant decrease in the circulation of its stablecoin USDC, dropping by 1.4 billion coins recently. The company released detailed figures on the issuance and redemption of tokens, confirming a continued decline. This trend may indicate a market adjustment or capital redistribution rather than platform instability, with reserves fully backing the USDC.

The US parliament is going through a crucial moment in the regulation of the cryptocurrency industry. This week, the Senate Committee on Agriculture is discussing a comprehensive draft legislation aimed at building a new sector of the digital asset market. This project requires the coordination of various

Over the past week, the XRP spot ETF market performed well, with a net inflow of $64 million. Franklin's XRPZ ETF led with a weekly net inflow of $28.6 million, bringing the total net inflow to $231 million. The overall market asset value has reached $1.24 billion, with a penetration rate of 0.98%, indicating a gradually increasing market acceptance.

On December 28, Flow network validators activated an update to address protocol vulnerabilities following an attack. While the blockchain is operational, users can only view data as transactions remain temporarily blocked. Before fully resuming normal operations, Flow must synchronize its network state with key ecosystem partners to avoid data discrepancies. The Flow Foundation assures that an official announcement for resuming full operations will follow this critical coordination, highlighting the complexities of recovery from security incidents.

What does a bull market really mean?
When the cryptocurrency market enters a growth phase, it's not just price fluctuations — it's a complex phenomenon that encompasses changes in participant sentiment, increased demand, and positive dynamics across all key indicators. In such a market, an upward trend is observed, where buy-in

The U.S. State Department shifts its policy focus on Venezuela towards economic sanctions, implementing measures such as an oil embargo, reshaping the global crude oil supply landscape and triggering market concerns over inflation and interest rates. The crypto market faces a dual reaction of long-term benefits and short-term volatility, with whether institutional funds will incorporate geopolitical risks into their asset allocation becoming a key issue.

Japan's SBI Holdings plans to launch a yen-denominated stablecoin in 2026, marking a deep integration of finance and blockchain. This move aims to improve transaction efficiency, reduce costs, and position Japan as a leader in regulated digital assets. SBI's collaboration with Startale combines traditional finance with new technology, signaling the institutionalization process of the stablecoin market.

The decentralized application sector depends on the ease of onboarding newcomers. To achieve this goal, many platforms integrate external authentication providers and wallets. Such architecture speeds up registration but also creates new attack vectors. Recent events on Polymarket demonstrate how n

> Three years ago, I summarized the absurd stories of Web3, and this year, a new round of drama has begun. The incidents this time are not only more outrageous but also have increased in complexity and scale of funds.
The Invisible Hand Behind Politician Meme Coins: Million-Dollar-Level Manipulation Techniques
At the beginning of the year, the elected U.S. president launched TRUMP coin, becoming a hot topic. Subsequently, his family members and other politicians issued their own coins, but the situation quickly deteriorated. Within hours of the LIBRA coin launched by a leader of a South American country, the project team withdrew $87 million from the liquidity pool, causing the coin price to plummet over 80%.
Blockchain analysis firms tracked the flow of funds and found that the deployment addresses of this leader's coin and another family member's coin pointed to the same controller. Further investigation revealed that multiple historical "rug pull" projects were involved behind the scenes. The so-called market maker team was ultimately accused of being a "criminal family."

Blockchain is not just a cloud database on a server. Behind its operation is a network of thousands of computers interacting as equal partners without central control. These computers have a special purpose – they are called nodes, and it is they who make cryptocurrencies such as secure and decentralized.

The blockchain industry has undergone remarkable transformation. What started as Bitcoin's vision for decentralized payments has blossomed into an ecosystem supporting DeFi, GameFi, NFTs, the metaverse, and Web3 applications. Yet as adoption accelerates, a critical challenge emerges: how do we