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In brief Meta is cutting about 1,000 Reality Labs roles as it shifts investment toward AI and wearables. The cuts follow years of heavy losses in the metaverse unit and a prior 11,000-job layoff in 2022. The move is modest compared with broader tech layoffs in 2025, which eased late in the year. Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has cut about 1,000 jobs from its virtual reality and metaverse division Reality Labs, as it reportedly prepares to shift resources toward AI wearables and mobile features.The Menlo Park-based company announced the layoffs Tuesday morning in an internal…
A single Bitcoin (BTC) miner collected a full block reward on Jan. 13, claiming 3.125 BTC plus fees worth close to $300,000 at current prices.The win wasn’t split among thousands of pool participants. One address received the entire payout in an industry dominated by industrial-scale mining operations commanding exahashes of compute power.But solo miners still manage to find blocks, not because the odds are favorable, but because probability doesn’t care about expectations.The math is brutal. Bitcoin’s network hashrate sits around 1,024 exahashes per second as of mid-January 2026, according to Hashrate Index. That’s roughly 1.024 billion terahashes competing to solve…
January 14th, 2026 – Castries, Saint Lucia PrimeXBT, a leading global crypto and CFD broker, has listed 40 new crypto futures trading pairs, significantly expanding its asset coverage across high-demand segments including AI, Layer-1 and Layer-2 networks, DeFi, Infrastructure, Meme tokens, NFT, Metaverse, and Payments. The expansion is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to provide traders with deeper market access, better liquidity, and cost-efficient trading conditions. The newly added markets include a curated selection of highly traded coins and tokens such as CELO, DASH, DYDX, EIGEN, SNX, ZK, ZRO, and emerging community and meme-driven assets. This batch also introduces…
In brief Bitcoin’s share of the crypto market has slipped from midyear highs, signaling a rotation of investor interest toward Ethereum and other large-cap tokens. Ethereum is showing relative strength against Bitcoin, alongside rising network usage and transaction growth. Analysts say any sustained outperformance will depend on follow-through from ETFs, protocol upgrades and broader macro liquidity conditions. Ethereum may be poised to end years of lagging performance and finally outrun Bitcoin in 2026, driven by a regulatory overhaul and a confluence of key on-chain and market metrics.Ethereum’s bull run since 2023 has yielded 160%, less than half of Bitcoin’s staggering…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure While a senator presses the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies in 401(k) plans, Bitwise’s CEO has defended the Trump administration’s push to allow digital assets’ inclusion in retirement funds. Hougan Slams Bitcoin Restrictions In 401(k)s On Monday, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan discussed whether 2026 will be the year investors can own Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in 401(k) plans, as the inclusion of digital assets is becoming more common in individual retirement accounts (IRAs). In an interview, the executive argued that providers…
In brief Bitcoin advocacy groups sent a letter to congressional tax leaders urging the extension of de minimis exemptions to Bitcoin and major network tokens beyond stablecoins. The coalition proposed cash-like treatment for GENIUS-compliant stablecoins alongside a $25 billion market cap threshold for qualifying network tokens. The letter cited growing real-world use, noting that Bitcoin payments are now accepted by thousands of merchants across all 50 U.S. states. Bitcoin advocacy groups have pressed Congress to extend planned tax exemptions to Bitcoin and major network tokens beyond stablecoins, warning that limiting relief to dollar-pegged tokens alone would not resolve the compliance…
In brief Galaxy Research says the Senate Banking draft embeds sweeping new illicit finance powers for the Treasury. The proposal includes transaction holds without court orders and expanded “special measure” authority. Industry voices warn unresolved gaps around privacy and risk still constrain adoption. Galaxy Research warned that a draft crypto market-structure bill circulating in the Senate Banking Committee would significantly expand U.S. financial surveillance powers, arguing in a note that new Treasury authorities targeting decentralized finance frontends and transaction freezes could represent the largest such expansion since 2001.The analysis focuses on certain provisions from the draft that would grant the…
PsyopAnime Meme up 30X! Are Memes back? Monero ATH! Interview W/ Joseph Chalom, CEO of SharplinkCrypto majors are green; BTC +1.5% at $92,000; ETH +1% at $3,130, SOL +2% at $142; XRP +1% to $2.06. DASH (+60%), IP (+30%) and XMR (+13%) led top movers; XMR hit another new ATH at $680 (now $640). Gold and Silver hit new ATHs again in the wake of the Powell investigation. The US Senate released the draft Crypto Market Clarity Act, including limits on stablecoin rewards. Senator Warren pressed the SEC over inclusion of crypto in 401ks arguing they expose retirees to too…
In brief Roughly $587 million in crypto short positions were liquidated as Bitcoin’s price pushed to its strongest level since mid-November. December’s CPI showed inflation holding at 2.7% year over year, with modest monthly gains keeping Treasury yields and the dollar relatively stable. U.S. equities sent mixed signals early in earnings season, with bank stocks weighing on the Dow while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hovered near recent highs. Bitcoin extended gains on Tuesday, climbing to a two-month high as U.S. corporate earnings got underway and investors absorbed fresh inflation data.The world’s largest cryptocurrency was up about 4.5% on the…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bitcoin is pressing above the $92,000 level after an eventful start to 2026 marked by intensified geopolitical and political developments. In early January, the United States launched a military operation in Venezuela, resulting in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and significant upheaval in regional politics and energy markets. This action formed part of a broader US campaign against illicit networks and pressure on Caracas, with implications for global oil flows and uncertainty in macroeconomic sentiment across markets. Simultaneously, tensions between Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and…
In brief Games Workshop said it will not use generative AI in the design or creation of Warhammer 40,000 content. CEO Kevin Rountree outlined a cautious internal policy in the company’s half-yearly report. The company said it continues to invest in human creators across art, writing, and sculpting roles. Games Workshop, the U.K.-based gaming company behind Warhammer 40,000, said it will not use generative AI in its design or creative processes, outlining an internal policy focused on intellectual property protection and human creators over automation.Founded in 1975, Games Workshop is best known for Warhammer 40,000, a long-running tabletop miniature wargame…
In brief Curtis Yarvin claims he pushed Claude from a “leftist default” into repeating his own political framing by priming its context window. The transcript shows the model shifting from tone-policing to endorsing a John Birch Society–style critique of U.S. politics. AI researchers say the episode highlights how large language models mirror the context and prompts they’re given. Curtis Yarvin, a political theorist associated with the so-called “Dark Enlightenment,” said he was able to steer Anthropic’s Claude chatbot into echoing ideas aligned with his worldview, highlighting how easily users may influence an AI’s responses.Yarvin described the exchange in a Substack…
In brief Semler Scientific shareholders approved the planned acquisition by Strive. Shares in both companies fell by double-digit percentages Tuesday, as of this writing. The combined company will hold 12,797.9 BTC worth $1.1 billion, making Strive the 11th-largest publicly traded Bitcoin holder. Semler Scientific shareholders have approved the healthcare technology firm’s deal to be acquired by Strive Inc. in an all-stock transaction, which was first announced last September.When the deal is complete, Strive will become the 11th largest publicly traded holder of Bitcoin. But investors don’t seem particularly optimistic on the news.Strive shares, which trade on the Nasdaq as ASST,…
In brief The alleged thief of more than $11 million in XRP has countersued Nancy Jones, the widow of country music icon George Jones. Kirk West alleges he is entitled to a portion of the funds after making shrewd investments into crypto and other assets. West is also seeking half of the pair’s cash and precious metals holdings. The alleged thief behind a heist of more than $11 million in XRP from the widow of country music icon George Jones has filed a countersuit against Nancy Jones.Kirk West, a resident of Nashville, Tennessee, was arrested last year for the alleged…
The Bitcoin price surged through the $96,000 level this afternoon, pushing decisively above a key resistance zone and signaling a renewed wave of bullish momentum after weeks of choppy, range-bound trading. At the time of writing, the bitcoin price is trading around $96,000 up roughly 4.4% over the past 24 hours, according to market data. The breakout marks a clear move beyond the upper boundary of January’s consolidation range. Bitcoin price is now hovering near its weekly highs, sitting approximately 5% above its seven-day low near $91,700, as buyers regain control of short-term market structure. All this is happening as…
In brief A Bronx-born entrepreneur said former NYC Mayor Eric Adams stole his idea for NYC Token. A pitch deck shared with Decrypt features similarities to Adams’ project, which launched on Monday. A spokesperson for Adams said the project didn’t “withdraw” money as the token’s price cratered soon after debut. A Bronx-born entrepreneur is drafting a cease-and-desist letter for the creators of Eric Adams’ NYC Token, claiming the former mayor of New York stole the concept from him.“We’re 100% confident that he took this concept from us,” Edward Cullen, co-founder and CEO of digital assets firm Crescite, told Decrypt on…
In brief Monero hit a fresh all-time high above $667, surging 54% in the past week as traders rotate into the privacy sector. Dash exploded nearly 39% in a single day—its largest four-hour candle since October 12, 2025—driven by short squeezes and thin liquidity. The EU’s DAC8 crypto tax reporting rules, which kicked in January 1, have revived the “privacy as a feature” narrative just as Zcash’s governance crisis sent capital fleeing toward competitors. Privacy coins haven’t moved like this in years. Monero is up 54% on the week, Dash just posted a 39% single-day gain, and the entire privacy…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a new cryptocurrency called “NYC Token” on January 12, 2026, drawing quick attention and equally fast criticism. According to reports, Adams presented the project in Times Square and framed it as a way to support education and to fight anti-semitism and anti-American sentiment. The token is built on the Solana blockchain, based on information released at the launch. Token Launch And Purpose According to the official pitch and subsequent statements, proceeds from the token were to help fund scholarships…
In brief The Pentagon plans to deploy AI systems across classified and unclassified military networks. xAI’s Grok will be added to the Pentagon’s GenAI.mil platform alongside Google’s Gemini. Public Citizen warned that Grok’s safety record poses national security risks. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Monday that the Pentagon is moving to make artificial intelligence a core part of the U.S. military’s capability, using a speech at SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Texas to outline how AI and space technologies will shape future operations.Hegseth said the Pentagon’s objective is to become “an AI-first warfighting force across all domains,” including both internal…