Winners must submit identification documents and complete wallet verification between Jan. 12 and Feb. 12, 2026 to claim prizes.
The prize structure includes a $30,000 first prize down to $1,300 for 11th-20th place, with 20 total winners selected randomly.
Ledger plans to roll out Phase 2

Crocodilus abuses Android Accessibility Services to read recovery phrases, log keystrokes and initiate transfers after biometric unlock
The malware first appeared in Turkey in March 2025 and rapidly expanded to Europe, South America, India and Indonesia by mid-2025
Distribution occurs through mal

StraitsX partners with KBank to expand XSGD cross-border payments to Thailand, Japan, and Taiwan by 2026. The integration will enable real-time currency conversion and settlements for users in these markets.

Fireblocks’ Multi-Party Computation cryptography will protect SGB’s digital asset operations against attacks and human error.
SGB is backed by Singapore’s Whampoa Group and Mumtalakat, Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund.
The bank gains access to Fireblocks Network’s 2,400 institutional clients and w

Ark Invest has increased its investment in Bullish, acquiring $11.98 million in shares through three ETFs despite Bullish's stock dropping 47% since its debut. The firm continues to build its position ahead of Bullish's upcoming earnings report.

Nvidia to supply 260,000 Blackwell chips powering South Korea’s sovereign AI strategy.
Samsung, Hyundai, and SK deploy 50,000 GPUs each for AI factories and automation systems.
Partnership marks one of Nvidia’s largest regional AI infrastructure expansions to date.
Nvidia will deliver over 260,0

The global neo and challenger bank market is projected to grow at a 26.3% CAGR by 2033, driven by digital banking demand and mobile innovation, with Europe leading in 2024, while Asia-Pacific will see the fastest growth. Key challenges include profitability and compliance.

Trader sentiment remains optimistic with 57% bullish despite inflation and market valuation concerns. However, 67% believe stocks are overvalued, influencing strategies toward equities, gold, and crypto investments as traders navigate economic headwinds.

Protocol rolls out localized Asian experiences, including planned Mandarin-language version.
Launch continues multichain expansion after Abstract and Linea integrations in 2024.
Co-founders cite BNB Chain’s diverse user community as strategic fit for global accessibility.
The prediction

Stablecoin infrastructure platform VelaFi entered Japan as co-organizer on Oct. 28, 2025
Association includes financial institutions, exporters and fintech providers building blockchain settlement infrastructure
VelaFi provides T+0 settlement and transparent FX across Latin America, US, Hong

CZ plans defamation lawsuit against Senator Warren over money laundering claims.
Trump’s pardon of CZ sparks Democratic push to condemn and tighten crypto rules.
Experts say Congress immunity may not cover Warren’s social media remarks.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has confirmed plans to

Tether's USDT stablecoin now serves nearly 500 million users, with a 10% growth quarter-over-quarter. The market cap approaches $170 billion, with 17 million daily traders and a 99% profit margin.

U.S. shutdown halts federal services as disputes over health care funding deepen.
Markets react with volatility as gold, silver, and Bitcoin rise during fiscal gridlock.
Prolonged shutdown risks delaying key legislation, worsening economic and trade uncertainty.
The U.S. government has

INTERPOL's Operation HAECHI VI recovered $439 million and froze over 68,000 accounts across 40 countries, targeting cyber-enabled financial crimes. Despite its successes, unanswered questions remain regarding arrests and fund recovery compared to past operations.

Antier launches white label DEX solution modeled on Hyperliquid for fast market entry.
New platform cuts DEX build time from 24 months to 30 days with instant liquidity access.
Solution offers on-chain CLOB, advanced order types, and institutional-grade compliance tools.
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