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KRAKacquisition Corp, a SPAC affiliated with Kraken, raised $345 million in its IPO and is now trading on Nasdaq as KRAQU. It aims to merge with companies in the digital asset space, focusing on DeFi and TradFi convergence but lacks a target.

In brief Vitalik Buterin has withdrawn $44.7 million of his own ETH as he declares that the Ethereum Foundation is entering a period of "mild austerity" over the next few years. The funds will be used to support Ethereum’s growth

波场创始人孙宇晨宣布，将响应币安的战略，增加比特币持有量，认为BTC是核心资产。币安计划将10亿美元用户资产保护基金中的稳定币转换为比特币，同时强调比特币是加密生态的长期核心。此举展现出项目对于市场成熟化和信任度的重视，但未来的价格波动与监管变化仍需关注。

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure XRP’s wealth distribution is under the spotlight as new data reveals how much power is concentrated among its largest holders. A crypto analyst has unveiled

In brief U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh as Chair of the Federal Reserve. Trump’s pick comes amid heightened political pressure on the Fed and renewed volatility in crypto markets. Warsh has previously called many crypto projects fraudulent and worthless, but he has

In brief Prediction markets show nearly 50/50 odds Bitcoin falls to $69K versus recovering to $100K. BTC fell sharply Thursday amid government shutdown fears and stock market volatility. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index plunged to "Extreme Fear" at 16, the lowest so far this year. For the f

In a brief market update, Crypto Wendy argues that Hedera is quietly aligning itself with two of crypto’s fastest-emerging narratives: prediction markets and on-chain index products. As traders crowd into platforms like Polymarket and look for lower-friction exposure to baskets of assets,

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bybit’s return to heavy trading was one of the stranger comeback stories of last year. Reports say the exchange moved back toward the top of the leaderboard after a massive security breach, and trad

Key Notes Trump nominated Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair, odds on Polymarket hit 96%. BTC fell nearly 3% to $82,700, reacting to Warsh's hawkish/anti-QE history. Warsh opposes retail CBDCs, favoring private stablecoins. . President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that he will nominate Kevi

_Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by __Tyler Warner__. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute __on Substack__._ GM! Today’s top news: Crypto majors slide as risk-off sentiment hits; BTC falls to

Key Notes IG Group has received the go-ahead to acquire Australian crypto exchange Independent Reserve. Per the deal, Independent Reserve leadership will remain with the bigger firm. More crypto services are now planned for Singapore, Australia, and the UAE this year. The IG Group Independent

NIX基金会近日完成对ORACLE基金会的收购，标志着去中心化计算基础设施整合的重要进展，同时支持CaryPact成为核心标准。这一战略将加速BOT公链的全球化，并为分布式算力和去中心化金融奠定基础，推动Web3基础设施建设。

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is monitoring capital outflows linked to Iran's elite amid domestic unrest and potential military action. Reports suggest $1.5 billion has been moved to Dubai, involving senior officials. The Treasury is tracking these transfers in both banking and cryptocurrency to combat sanctions evasion.

Digital asset banking group Sygnum has partnered with Starboard Digital Strategies to attract more than 750 Bitcoin in commitments for their joint product, the Starboard Sygnum BTC Alpha Fund. The capital was raised within just four months of launch, with participation coming primarily from

Decentralized finance is steadily moving into an institutional phase. As large investors gain exposure through crypto ETFs and digital asset treasuries, DeFi is evolving beyond its experimental roots into a system that increasingly mirrors traditional finance, complete with new financial

US Senate leaders and the White House said they have reached a bipartisan framework aimed at preventing a partial government shutdown, though the deal still needs to pass several key votes in Congress before funding officially expires. With the current stopgap spending bill set to lapse at

Phemex has introduced a week-long trading strategy for tokenized metals aiming to attract investors by merging crypto liquidity with traditional asset stability. The initiative features a $70,000 incentive pool to encourage trading and widen participation in digital commodities.

In brief U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $817 million in net outflows Thursday, led by BlackRock’s IBIT with $317.8 million in outflows. Analysts point to Kevin Warsh’s potential Fed Chair nomination as a “hawkish” signal that is forcing a massive deleveraging of arbitrage capital. Bitcoin's c

《链上大玩家》第二季第五期「伪装行动」于2026年1月8日上线，作为收官之作，吸引了大量嘉宾和观众参与。节目通过轻综艺形式，通过互动任务和用户共创，展现Web3的多元与温度，下一季将深挖更多主题与参与机制，继续探索Web3综艺的可能性。