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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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The CEO of Helius Labs says Solana's program model is much safer for AI than EVM's interface model.
The CEO of Helius Labs, Mert Mumtaz, whose company provides infrastructure and tooling for Solana developers, stated in a post on X that Solana’s program model is fundamentally safer for AI development than the interface model used by Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-based blockchains. He also predicted the emergence of several billion-dollar startups on Solana this […]
Mon, Jan 12
Bakkt to acquire Distributed Technologies Research (DTR) in an all-stock deal worth approximately 9.1 million shares
Distributed Technologies Research Ltd. has been acquired by Bakkt Holdings, its long-term partner, according to a press release seen by Cryptopolitan earlier today. Under the terms of the agreement, Bakkt will issue approximately 9.1 million shares of its Class A common stock to DTR shareholders. What does the acquisition mean for Bakkt Holdings? Bakkt Holdings […]
Mon, Jan 12
Here's how the Truebit hack happened
The SlowMist blockchain security outfit shared its report of the audit on the hack that drained $26 million from the Truebit Protocol. According to the report, the root cause of the attack was that the addition operation in the numerator of the Purchase contract’s price calculation did not use the SafeMath library for overflow protection. […]
Mon, Jan 12
A wave of perfectly timed bets set off the loudest fight yet over insider trading on prediction markets
A wave of perfectly timed bets placed just before the removal of Nicolás Maduro set off the loudest fight yet over insider trading on prediction markets. Lawmakers started asking how traders could place massive wagers seconds before real-world events without inside access. For Tre Upshaw, the backlash was not a warning, but a signal. He […]
Mon, Jan 12
Solana-based privacy app SHDW received warnings for keeping user funds with no tools for withdrawals
The Solana SHDW app for private trading is preparing to launch its token. Early users warned the SHDW app did not allow withdrawals and held user funds with no support or communication.
Mon, Jan 12
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces the creation of Meta Compute
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced the creation of a new initiative known as Meta Compute for the construction of tens of gigawatts of compute infrastructure this decade. In a series of posts on Threads, Zuckerberg revealed that the “top-level initiative” will see the development of hundreds more gigawatts in […]
Mon, Jan 12
Next Cheap Crypto to Hit $1? This Altcoin Is Poised For 10x Upside
The question of which low-cost crypto may take a significant step in the next market stage is being posed once again by crypto investors. The final cycle recorded some of the highest returns offered by tokens which had begun below $1 when usage and adoption occurred. The focus is now on a new altcoin that […]
Mon, Jan 12
Apple selects Google’s Gemini AI model to power a revamped version of Siri launching later this year
Apple has selected Google’s Gemini AI model to power a revamped version of Siri launching later this year. The multi-year partnership will leverage Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology for future foundational models at Apple. “After careful evaluation, we determined that Google’s technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models, and we’re excited […]
Mon, Jan 12
Revolut increased its monthly volumes for stablecoin transfers, reaching a record of $1.2B in December 2025
Revolut increased its monthly stablecoin volumes, with near-exponential growth in 2025.
Mon, Jan 12
US and Taiwan near trade deal linking tariff cuts to chipmaking expansion
The United States and Taiwan are close to finalizing a trade deal that cuts tariffs and ties market access to chipmaking expansion inside the U.S., according to the New York Times. The plan lowers the U.S. tariff rate on goods from Taiwan to 15%, matching the level already applied to imports from Japan and South […]
Mon, Jan 12
Dogecoin Made Millionaires in 2021, This New Crypto Could be the Next DOGE
The success that Dogecoin experienced in the year 2021 assisted in showing the potential that early movement in the right type of cryptocurrency can achieve. Today, for investors looking to place funds in the next big thing in the market that appear to be on the cusp of a major breakout, the name on every […]
Mon, Jan 12
Bank of Italy warns Ethereum price collapse could threaten network security
Bank of Italy economist Claudia Biancotti has projected what could happen to Ethereum’s security if the price of ETH were to fall to zero.
Mon, Jan 12
Former Fed chairs slam Justice Department probe into Jay Powell
All living former leaders of the U.S. Federal Reserve lined up on Monday to attack the Justice Department’s criminal probe into Jay Powell, calling it petty and embarrassing and warning that it makes the United States look like an emerging market with weak institutions. Thirteen of the most influential economists in the country signed a […]
Mon, Jan 12
Ukraine blocks Polymarket over unlicensed gambling activity
Ukraine has officially limited access to Polymarket, citing the platform’s lack of a required license for activities classified as gambling. The decision to block was made by the National Commission for State Regulation of Electronic Communications (NCEC) based on Resolution No. 695. The ban on Polymarket in Ukraine followed a two-step regulatory process. On November […]
Mon, Jan 12
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson doubts CLARITY Act can pass in 2026
Charles Hoskinson doubts the U.S. crypto czar, David Sacks’, timeline to establish the U.S. Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act.
Mon, Jan 12
Next Big Crypto to Watch? This $0.04 Altcoin Is Building a 700% Upside Case
Announcements do not necessarily come first to crypto prices. Frequently they change as the behavior of the user changes in a significant manner. Price action may come when traders start dealing with a protocol more than once, and a community starts to develop properties of using and interacting. This is the progression, in terms of […]
Mon, Jan 12
World Liberty launches crypto lending platform built around USD1 stablecoin
World Liberty just turned on its biggest project yet. The company’s new platform, World Liberty Markets, is now live, giving people a way to borrow and lend crypto directly with each other. The whole thing runs on their own USD1 stablecoin, which already has a $3.4 billion market cap, and it also supports WLFI, Ethereum, […]
Mon, Jan 12
BitGo files for IPO, targets valuation near $2 billion
A California-based company that safeguards cryptocurrency for investors announced Monday it wants to sell stock to the public for the first time, aiming for a company worth as much as $1.96 billion. BitGo plans to sell 11. 8 million shares at a price between $15 and $17 per share, according to company documents. The sale […]
Mon, Jan 12
Polycule silence fuels rug pull accusations after reported hack
With no updates from the Polycule team and users still unable to withdraw their funds, competitors have already started to declare what Polycule described as a hack incident as a “rug pull” almost one week since the project went mute. When Polycule, one of the largest automated trading bots for the Polymarket prediction market platform, […]
Mon, Jan 12
While Cardano (ADA) Struggles Under $0.5 This New Crypto Jumps 300%, Experts Compare
The traders usually seek alternatives when huge smart contract tokens slow down. One of the most observed assets in the previous cycles was Cardano (ADA). It was unique due to its research-based and technological approach. Nonetheless, price action may change the focus where the critical levels cannot be broken and the market is turning into […]
Mon, Jan 12
