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Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, highlights the need for the Ethereum Foundation to focus more on ETH investors, emphasizing Ethereum's role as a reliable value storage tool beyond speculation, which is crucial for long-term ecosystem development.

Pope Leo XIV's assumption of the papacy introduces an unusual tax scenario: as the first American-born pontiff who remains a U.S. citizen, he could face significant federal and state tax liabilities on his ecclesiastical compensation — a situation his predecessor notably chose to sidestep.
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The Digital Asset PARITY Act aims to reform the taxation of digital assets, providing clear rules for stablecoins and addressing issues like phantom income and lending practices. This bipartisan proposal seeks to align crypto regulations with traditional finance, fostering clarity and promoting adoption.

Recently, a shocking rumor has emerged in the crypto community: the Venezuelan government may have hidden between 600,000 and 660,000 Bitcoins. Based on the current BTC price, this asset is valued at approximately $60 billion to $67 billion. What does this number mean? As of January 2026, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) holds over 670,000 BTC, making it the world's largest corporate buyer. If the rumor about Venezuela is true, its Bitcoin reserves would be comparable, accounting for about 3% of the total BTC supply.
But the question arises: does this astronomical amount of wealth really exist? If it does, where are these BTCs hidden?
How the rumor originated: three secret funding channels
To understand why such bold speculation has surfaced in the market, we need to trace the three possible paths of Bitcoin accumulation by the Venezuelan government.

Alt5 Sigma faces a critical juncture as the company grapples with mounting compliance issues, including a revolving door of auditing firms and delayed financial filings. The Las Vegas-based fintech company, which pivoted to focus on digital asset portfolios through a major corporate restructuring, i

In e-commerce, technicians often talk about major infrastructure issues: search architecture, real-time inventory management, personalization engines. But beneath the surface lurks a more insidious problem that plagues almost every online retailer: the normalization of product attributes. A chaotic P

IBH Investment Bank, based in the Labuan International Business and Financial Centre, is launching a major management reform aimed at compliance, system modernization, and sustainable growth in the Asia-Pacific and international markets.

Introduction: AI and Crypto, a Strategic Alliance
Since the buzz generated by ChatGPT from OpenAI, artificial intelligence has established itself as one of the most transformative technologies of the moment. In the cryptocurrency ecosystem, this AI revolution is manifested by

The crypto landscape continues to evolve with new trends emerging regularly. One phenomenon that has captured significant attention is the convergence of artificial intelligence with memecoin culture. AI memecoins represent a fascinating intersection where entertainment value meets technological

Richard Hart achieved a legal victory against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, marking an important precedent for decentralized projects in regulation. The mechanisms and governance of HEX and PulseChain have sparked discussions, but also face scrutiny over market volatility and concentration risks. The ruling reveals the shortcomings of the current regulatory framework and indicates that the future of the crypto industry will require laws and regulations that better accommodate decentralization.

The Deal: £740 Million Investment in Applied AI Excellence
Accenture, the $160 billion global consulting giant, has completed the acquisition of Faculty, a London-headquartered AI specialist, in a transaction valued at approximately £740 million (roughly $1 billion). The move underscores the

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin lives a grounded life in Singapore, prioritizing practicality and humility over luxury. He works diligently at a local café and engages directly with blockchain research, demonstrating a commitment to his craft and values.

The essay critiques market-cap weighted funds, highlighting their concentration risk due to a few dominant tech stocks. It contrasts this with the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF, which offers better diversification and reduced vulnerability, making it a viable option for investors seeking stability.

The Birth of a Community Movement
When Solana faced its darkest hour in late 2022 following the FTX collapse, a new narrative emerged: BONK, launched on December 25, 2022, as "the people's dog coin on Solana." Rather than traditional venture funding, the project opted for radical