Rolex, Patek lead high-end watch market rebound even as bitcoin struggles

Secondary watch prices are up about 4% over six months, even as crypto slides and gold and silver absorb the macro stress trade. Source link

Bhutan to Strengthen Blockchain Role as New Sei Validator

The Kingdom of Bhutan is set to deploy and run a Sei Network validator in Q1, the latest addition to the country’s digital transformation push.  The validator will be spun up in a collaboration between the Sei Development Foundation and Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) technology division — the primary sovereign wealth fund and holding…

Noble Stablecoin Blockchain Migrates From Cosmos To Ethereum

Noble, a stablecoin blockchain, has announced it is moving from the Cosmos ecosystem to Ethereum, citing the need to access a better tech stack and wider developer community. Noble announced on Tuesday that it will be migrating its Cosmos SDK-based blockchain to a standalone EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) layer 1, planning to launch on March…

US CFTC Chair Names Crypto Lawyer as Senior Adviser

Michael Selig named two people as senior advisers, one of whom helped with a law firm‘s letter that led to an SEC no-action letter on crypto custodians. Michael Selig, chair of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), announced the appointment of a senior adviser with experience in litigating crypto and blockchain cases.  In a…

Crypto Market Crumbles As Greenland Row, Trump Tariffs Spook Investors

Key takeaway: Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) retested their lowest levels in more than two weeks after crypto and stock markets digested US President Donald Trump’s fresh round of tariff threats. The potential tariffs are an attempt by the administration to convince Denmark to reconsider its control of Greenland. European nations have shown little willingness…

Solana’s Onchain Data Signals Bullish Rebound Despite Drop Below $130

Solana (SOL) price dropped below $130 for the first time since Jan. 2 as onchain data suggested that a strong recovery could be in the cards for the top-10 altcoin. Key takeaways: SOL dips below $130 amid marketwide pullback, but whales remain confident as they load up more tokens.  SOL exchange supply falls to two-year…

Crypto Market Crumbles As Greenland Row, Trump Tariffs Spook Investors

Key takeaway: Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) retested their lowest levels in more than two weeks after crypto and stock markets digested US President Donald Trump’s fresh round of tariff threats. The potential tariffs are an attempt by the administration to convince Denmark to reconsider its control of Greenland. European nations have shown little willingness…

CertiK Traces $63M in Tornado Cash Funds to $282M Crypto Hack

Roughly $63 million in Tornado Cash deposits has been linked to the $282 million cryptocurrency wallet compromise of Jan. 10. Blockchain security firm CertiK said in a Monday X post that its monitoring systems identified Tornado Cash interactions tied to the exploit.  The update expands on the post-theft money laundering mechanics of the Jan. 10…

Ethereum’s “Walkaway Test”: Why Quantum Readiness Matters

What is the “walkaway test?” Vitalik Buterin’s “walkaway test” is a way to assess Ethereum’s long-term credibility. The network is intended to remain secure and functional even if its core developers were to stop actively upgrading it. In a recent analogy, Buterin suggested that a protocol should resemble a tool you own, such as a…

Massachusetts Judge Bars Kalshi from Offering Sports Bets: Report

The preliminary injunction against the prediction markets platform reportedly came at the request of Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell. Prediction markets platform Kalshi could face legal complications operating in the US state of Massachusetts after a judge reportedly ruled that residents could not use the website for sports betting. According to a Tuesday Reuters…