- January 13, 2026
Meta Plans To Cut 10% Of Metaverse Division
Meta is reportedly set to lay off around 10% of staff from its metaverse arm this week, as the tech giant focuses its resources on
A16z raises $15B Says Crypto is Crucial to Preserve US Dominance
Crypto remains a key technology for maintaining America’s technological edge, according to a16z, which has raised another $15 billion to back American-aligned tech investments. Tech-focused
Community Banks Want GENIUS Act Yield ‘Loophole’ Closed
A group of US community bankers is pressuring Congress to change the GENIUS Act to close a supposed “loophole” that allows yield-generating stablecoins to undercut
Bitcoin’s Spot Price Remain Solid Despite US Attack on Venezuela
The price of Bitcoin (BTC) remained firm at about $90,000, despite geopolitical tensions between the United States and Venezuela reaching a boiling point in the
AI Could Undermine Private Messaging Apps Encryption
Artificial intelligence, a lack of awareness of data privacy, and regulatory pressures are among the biggest threats to the future of private messaging, says Alex
Crypto Industry Backlash to California Billionaire Tax
A proposed 5% tax on billionaires’ wealth in California has drawn a strong response from crypto executives, who argue it would trigger an exodus of
Vitalik Buterin Says Grok Keeps Musk’s X Honest
X’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, makes the social media platform more truth-friendly with responses that oppose users who turn to it to confirm political biases,
Bitmine Surpasses 4M ETH Holdings After $40M Buy
Ethereum treasury company Bitmine has hit a key milestone after its Ether stash surpassed 4 million tokens this week following the firm’s latest $40 million
Bitcoin Failure At $90K Driven By Reduced Fed Rate Cut Odds
Key takeaways: Strong demand for US Treasurys and lower odds of a Fed rate cut indicate that investors are shifting toward safer assets, reducing interest
Coinbase, Robinhood Lend Talent to US ‘Tech Force’
Crypto exchange Coinbase and trading platform Robinhood are among a group of tech companies lending a hand to the US government’s new “Tech Force.” The