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In brief Elon Musk’s xAI closed an upsized $20 billion Series E round with backing from Nvidia, Cisco Investments, and others. The funding will accelerate the buildout of what xAI claims are the world’s largest GPU clusters, totaling over one million H100 equivalents. The capital injection comes as xAI faces international probes over Grok’s ability to generate non-consensual deepfakes and sexualized images of minors. Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI has closed an upsized $20 billion Series E funding round, exceeding its original $15 billion target as tech giants pour billions into the AI arms race despite mounting regulatory scrutiny…

Aayush Jindal, a luminary in the world of financial markets, whose expertise spans over 15 illustrious years in the realms of Forex and cryptocurrency trading. Renowned for his unparalleled proficiency in providing technical analysis, Aayush is a trusted advisor and senior market expert to investors worldwide, guiding them through the intricate landscapes of modern finance with his keen insights and astute chart analysis. From a young age, Aayush exhibited a natural aptitude for deciphering complex systems and unraveling patterns. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity for understanding market dynamics, he embarked on a journey that would lead him to become one…

Advances in quantum computing doesn’t just threaten Bitcoin wallet security, it could also undermine its economic and security model as it could be used to mine Bitcoin blocks far more efficiently, according to Coinbase’s head of investment research, David Duong.Quantum computing continues to be debated as a potential threat to the crypto industry, as more advanced computers that could break encryption have been theorized to have the capability to reveal user keys and expose sensitive data.However, Duong said in a LinkedIn post on Monday that another possible issue is on the horizon. He argues that the core risks on “Q-day”…

The suspected scammers are using leaked order data to personalize messages, making the emails much harder to dismiss. Cybercriminals have reportedly launched a targeted phishing campaign using a fake merger between cryptocurrency hardware wallet manufacturers Ledger and Trezor. This follows a recent data leak at Ledger’s third-party e-commerce partner, Global-e. Details of the Phishing Scam On January 5, Ledger disclosed to its customers via email that Global-e had suffered a data breach, exposing customer information, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, and order details. Shortly after the incident was made public, affected users began receiving phishing emails falsely claiming that…

In brief Bitcoin has pulled back from a local high near $94,400 after a burst of selling triggered $440 million in liquidations, unwinding much of its early-2026 gains. The rally had been driven by easing year-end liquidity strains and growing expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, lifting the broader crypto market by about $250 billion. Analysts said low leverage left the move fragile, though MSCI’s decision not to exclude crypto treasury stocks reduced a potential source of institutional selling pressure. Bitcoin’s run was cut short on Tuesday as a spike in selling pressure undid most of the new year’s gains.…

As Bitcoin mining evolves into a highly competitive, infrastructure-heavy industry, access for everyday users continues to shrink. High hardware costs, energy demands, and technical complexity have pushed mining almost entirely into the hands of large-scale operators. BTC Forge is positioning itself as a first-of-its-kind cloud mining platform designed specifically for passive Bitcoin income, offering users a way to earn BTC daily without owning hardware, managing machines, or understanding mining operations. By abstracting the technical layer entirely, the platform aims to redefine how individuals participate in Bitcoin mining in 2025 and beyond. A Unique Cloud Mining Model Focused on Passive BTC…

Las Vegas, NV, USA, January 6th, 2026, Chainwire Coinhub Exchange, a modern online crypto exchange, announced the grand opening of two new branch locations in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Phoenix, Arizona. The new branches are designed to make crypto easier for everyday customers and active traders by combining online trading with real, in-person support—plus convenient cash access through Coinhub’s nationwide Bitcoin ATM network. With Coinhub Exchange, customers can buy crypto, sell crypto, store crypto, and convert crypto online—then visit a branch when they want face-to-face help with account setup, funding, and placing their first trade. Customers can also use Coinhub’s…

DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has released its 2026 Crypto Outlook, a research report that analyzes the forces expected to shape digital asset markets throughout 2026. The annual report focuses primarily on bitcoin and the broader crypto market, examining key macro drivers and risks. It is further informed by derivatives market data, options-implied probabilities, volatility dynamics, cross-asset correlations, and global macroeconomic conditions. It also assesses regulatory and structural developments, including institutional adoption trends and emerging technological considerations, to evaluate how crypto markets may behave in the year ahead. A central…

APIA, Samoa, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, has unveiled a strategic dual-track program designed to bolster the trading ecosystem amidst a resurgent crypto landscape in early 2026. By simultaneously launching Apex Competition Season 3 and the New Year Futures Boost, the exchange reinforces its commitment to fostering a meritocratic and resilient trading environment for both professional and emerging traders. As Phemex’s signature recurring league, Apex Season 3 breaks the traditional “winner-takes-all” mold often dominated by high-capital whales. Through a sophisticated multi-track ranking system — spanning Daily, Weekly, and Monthly leaderboards — the competition levels the playing…

It seems that the U.S. Marshall Service (USMS) has sold the $6.3 million worth of bitcoin that Samourai Wallet developers Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill paid the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) as a fee that was part of their guilty plea. In doing so, it has potentially violated Executive Order (EO) 14233, which mandates that bitcoin acquired via criminal or civil asset forfeiture proceedings should be held as part of the United States’ Strategy Bitcoin Reserve (SBR). If the Southern District of New York (SDNY), the federal judicial district in which the Samourai case was to be tried,…