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Founded in 2018, Cryptopolitan has grown from a popular blog into a trusted source of news and analysis for millions of readers worldwide. Over the years, we have expanded our coverage to include a wide range of topics, from market trends and technological innovations to regulatory changes and industry events.
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SEC enters limited operations amid partial U.S. government shutdown
The SEC has announced that from January 31, 2026, and until further notice, the agency will only be running with a very limited number of staff. The move aligns with the standard federal agency shutdown plan that comes into play during funding lapses. What the shutdown means for the SEC and crypto regulation The announcement […]
Sat, Jan 31
Hyperliquid rides HIP-3 momentum to highest daily revenue haul since November
Hyperliquid posted $4.3 million daily revenue, driven by strong trading, incentives, and liquidity provision.
Sat, Jan 31
Ethereum (ETH) is Down 9% Over 30 Days, Investors Rotate Into This New Crypto V1 Protocol
For years, Ethereum has been the undisputed top crypto king of smart contracts and decentralized finance. However, recent price actions have caused even the most loyal holders to reconsider their positions. As the market leader struggles to maintain its footing, a new wave of capital is flowing into emerging utility projects. One such project, Mutuum […]
Sat, Jan 31
Wintermute CEO defends Binance over October 10 crypto market crash
Evgeny Gaevoy, founder of Wintermute, the global algorithmic trading firm, made comments challenging ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood, OKX CEO Star Xu, and other industry players’ claims that Binance’s actions triggered the October 10 meltdown that wiped out around $19 billion in leveraged positions. The controversy involving cryptocurrency exchanges over last October’s market crash has […]
Sat, Jan 31
Top 3 Cheap Cryptos Millionaires Are Tracking for Q1 2026
The digital asset market is passing a great transition into the first quarter of 2026. Although the early part of the decade was characterised by social media momentum and unpredictable surges, the modern trend is characterized by technical strength and practicality. Some of the top altcoins who were dominating the news are currently struggling with […]
Sat, Jan 31
Russia pitches cheap energy as a draw for U.S. data centers
Russia can be the right destination for American data centers, a high-ranking member of President Putin’s administration is now suggesting. The offer comes against the backdrop of figures showing that such facilities, often used by Russian companies for cryptocurrency mining, are growing in capacity. Moscow courting Washington with another business proposal With its cheaply priced […]
Sat, Jan 31
Indian lawmaker proposes ban on social media use for children under 16
A member of parliament allied with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has put forward legislation seeking to prohibit young people from using social media platforms, bringing the country into a worldwide conversation about how these apps affect children. Lawmaker L.S.K. Devarayalu spoke to Reuters on Friday about his concerns. “Not only are our children becoming […]
Sat, Jan 31
Nigerian authorities arrest suspect behind fake crypto platform Polyfarm
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a suspected operator of a fake cryptocurrency investment platform. According to the Nigerian law enforcement, the suspect used his platform, Polyfarm, to target Nigerians on a large scale, defrauding them of their hard-earned funds. The arrest and handover of the suspect were disclosed by Nigeria’s […]
Sat, Jan 31
Wingtech warns of up to $1.3B loss after Dutch move to seize Nexperia operations
A Chinese technology company is bracing for huge financial losses after the Dutch government moved to take over its European semiconductor operations, according to an announcement made Friday. Wingtech Technology, which owns Dutch chipmaker Nexperia, said it expects to lose anywhere from 9 billion to 13.5 billion yuan in 2025. That amounts to roughly $1.3 […]
Sat, Jan 31
Starlink quietly updates privacy policy to allow customer data use for AI training
As the firm prepares for what may turn out to be one of the biggest IPOs in history, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, has secretly modified its privacy conditions to allow the collection of customer data for the development of artificial intelligence. The change to Starlink’s privacy rules took effect January 15, according to […]
Sat, Jan 31
Crypto ETFs see $1.82 billion in weekly outflows amid market sell-off
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have registered negative flows totaling $1.82 billion in the last week amid a precious metals rally.
Sat, Jan 31
Apple loses four more AI researchers to Meta and Google
Apple has lost four more artificial intelligence researchers in the past couple of weeks, in addition to a top Siri executive. According to reports, the staff are leaving the company to join rivals like Meta Platforms and Google DeepMind. The latest exits include Yinfei Yang, Haoxuan You, Zirui Wang, and Bailin Wang. According to people […]
Sat, Jan 31
Crypto and VC donors pour millions into California legislative race
Two influential figures in the cryptocurrency and venture capital industries are investing tens of millions of dollars in California politics. Their strategy centers on backing moderate, business-oriented lawmakers while countering organized labor’s long-standing power in Sacramento. The initiative is under the Grow California banner and is sponsored by Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen and venture capitalist […]
Sat, Jan 31
From Meme Mania to Market Maturity: How Retail Crypto Narratives Are Shifting
Retail participation has long shaped crypto market cycles, moving capital rapidly between narratives that range from community-driven speculation to protocol-level experimentation. Over the past two years, those narratives have begun to change. As major assets mature and volatility compresses, retail attention is increasingly splitting between established networks and earlier-stage infrastructure models where mechanics, participation rules, […]
Sat, Jan 31
Arizona women sue over alleged AI deepfakes made from stolen social media photos
Three Arizona women have sued several people and companies, alleging that their images were taken off their social media pages and fed into artificial intelligence (AI) models to generate deepfakes of them. They claimed that the suspects involved used the models to generate their explicit images and profit from them. The lawsuit filed at the […]
Sat, Jan 31
While XRP is Down 10%, This New Crypto Protocol Launches With 300% Growth Since Q1 2025
Investor attention is increasingly shifting toward platforms that offer meaningful technological innovation and fresh growth trajectories, as many older projects appear to have reached maturity. This is more than a change in price levels, it represents a reallocation of capital and a shift in the direction of the next crypto phase of decentralization. As a […]
Sat, Jan 31
Illinois shuts down Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust in first U.S. bank failure of 2026
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation closed the Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust due to unsafe and unsound conditions.
Sat, Jan 31
Markets warn Fed balance sheet cuts could clash with Trump’s rate goals
Major investment firms are warning that the next Federal Reserve chief’s plans to reduce the central bank’s holdings could work against the president’s push for cheaper borrowing. Donald Trump’s pick to run the Federal Reserve is facing a possible conflict. On one side, there’s Warsh’s known preference for cutting the central bank’s massive bond portfolio. […]
Sat, Jan 31
Amazon seeks FCC extension for satellite internet rollout
The retail giant has petitioned federal regulators for additional time to get its space-based internet project off the ground, citing problems securing enough rocket launches to meet an upcoming deadline. Amazon told the Federal Communications Commission on Friday that it needs an extension to deploy approximately 1,600 satellites by a July 2026 cutoff date. The […]
Sat, Jan 31
Brookings Institution warns local opposition could slow U.S. AI data center growth
Brookings warned that local resistance to data centers threatened AI infrastructure growth nationwide across America.
Sat, Jan 31
