Exploring the Fate of Bitcoin: Has the 4-Year Cycle Ended and Is the Bull Market Truly Over?
Bitcoin ETFs, corporate treasuries, and macro tailwinds are challenging BTC’s traditional four-year cycle, which could result in new all-time highs in 2026.
Silvergate Bank Lawsuit Seeks Input from FTX and Alameda Clients on Proposed $10 Million Settlement
More than 46,000 claimants could potentially receive a payout from a court-approved settlement involving the FTX-tied Silvergate Bank, which shuttered in 2023.
ETHGas Secures $12 Million in Token Round to Launch Ethereum Blockspace Futures Market Backed by $800 Million in Liquidity Commitments
The project previously raised an unannounced pre-seed round of about $5 million in mid-2024, founder Kevin Lepsoe told The Block.
Tether Introduces PearPass, a Peer-to-Peer Password Manager to Enhance Security Against Cloud Breaches
Tether has introduced PearPass, a peer-to-peer password manager that avoids cloud storage entirely as the firm expands into consumer tools.
Hut 8 Experiences 25% Surge in Shares Following AI Partnerships with Anthropic and Fluidstack and a $7 Billion Data Center Lease Agreement
The company signed a 15-year lease with Fluidstack at its River Bend campus in Louisiana, with Google providing a financial backstop.
The Impact of YouTube's Stablecoin Payouts on the Future of Creator Monetization
YouTube has added an opt-in option allowing eligible US creators to receive payouts in PayPal’s dollar-backed stablecoin, PYUSD.
Kyrgyzstan's USDKG: The Evolution of Real-Asset Stablecoins in Emerging Markets
Kyrgyzstan’s USDKG blends a USD peg with a gold reserve claim. Here’s what it signals for emerging markets and what to verify next.
Bitcoin Surges to $90K as Crypto Market Rally Triggers $120 Million in Short Liquidations
Bitcoin took out liquidity at the Wall Street open as a move above $90,000 was followed by a snap retracement, liquidating late long and short entries.
Polygon Labs Seeks Innovative Storytelling Support through Strategic Investment in Boys Club
Boys Club will retain full control over its creative direction, voice, and business operations,” and maintain its client roster.
DTCC Launches Limited Onchain Treasury Testing on Canton Network Following SEC Approval
Under the pilot, DTC participants will be able to convert entitlements to DTC-held U.S. Treasurys into blockchain-based tokens.
Comprehensive Insights and Predictions for the Future of Digital Assets in 2026
Welcome to The Block’s 2026 Digital Assets Outlook Report, a comprehensive analysis of the past year’s developments in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space. This report leverages insights from our research
SEC Lawsuit Challenges Shima Capital's Viability Amid Wind-Down Notice
Screenshots of an email shared online purportedly show founder Yida Gao stepping down as managing director of Shima Capital and outlining plans for an orderly wind-down of the fund.