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French Tax Agent Sold Crypto Holder Data for €800; Appeal Denied

A French tax official used the 'Mira' database to sell crypto investor home addresses to violent criminals for €800, confirming the physical security risks of…

January 11, 2026 • Andrea Mazáčová • No comments

regulations

Tennessee Regulators Order Kalshi, Polymarket to Cease Operations by Jan 31

Tennessee's Sports Wagering Council declares prediction markets 'illegal gambling,' ordering refunds by Jan 31 and threatening felony charges.

January 11, 2026 • Kiran Maatman • No comments

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Bitfinex Hacker Ilya Lichtenstein Released Early; Credits Trump’s First Step Act

The mastermind behind the $10B Bitfinex hack walks free after serving 14 months post-sentencing, reigniting the debate on crypto crime deterrence.

January 11, 2026 • Andrea Mazáčová • No comments

Cryptocurrencies

Wall Street Pivots: BofA, Goldman Upgrade Coinbase on ‘Everything Exchange’ Ambitions

Bank of America and Goldman Sachs upgrade Coinbase to Buy, citing its pivot to 24/5 stock trading and a 40% revenue shift toward services.

January 11, 2026 • Andrea Mazáčová • No comments

Cryptocurrencies

Starknet Reverts 18 Minutes of Transactions After 4-Hour Outage

A logic error in Starknet's sequencer forced a four-hour halt and a chain reorganization, erasing 18 minutes of user activity.

January 10, 2026 • Andrea Mazáčová • No comments

Cryptocurrencies

BlackRock declares ‘Energy War’: AI demand to strangle Bitcoin miner economics

BlackRock's 2026 outlook warns AI data centers could consume 24% of US power by 2030, forcing a direct conflict with Bitcoin miners for grid capacity.

January 10, 2026 • Kiran Maatman • No comments

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Tennessee Orders Prediction Markets Offline; Kalshi & Polymarket Face Jan. 31 Deadline

Tennessee regulators impose a strict Jan. 31 deadline for Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com to refund users and cease operations, intensifying the state-vs-federal battle ahead of…

January 10, 2026 • Kiran Maatman • No comments

Cryptocurrencies

JPMorgan Enters Public Ethereum as Tokenized Treasuries Hit $8.8B

JPMorgan launches its MONY fund on public Ethereum as the tokenized Treasury market swells 125% to $8.86 billion, signaling the era of 'programmable cash.'

January 10, 2026 • Kiran Maatman • No comments