Crypto Industry Weekly Roundup: Major Developments and Market Movements
By: Eva Baxter
- Epstein Files Reveals Crypto Industry Dynamics: Recently released Epstein files have provided intriguing insights into the crypto industry, highlighting past strategic interactions.
- Vitalik Buterin Critiques Ethereum Layer-2 Control: Vitalik Buterin's revised roadmap for Ethereum aims to reduce corporate control, challenging entities like Coinbase-backed Base.
- UAE Investment in Trump's Crypto Venture Raises Concerns: Reports of UAE sovereign investment in Trump's crypto venture stir debates and raise ethical questions amid geopolitical shifts.
- Crypto Thefts Surge Due to Phishing Scams: Crypto security breaches have escalated, with January recording $370 million in thefts highlighting vulnerabilities in digital assets.
- Binance Converts SAFU to Bitcoin Amid Market Turmoil: Binance's decision to convert $1 billion stablecoin reserves into Bitcoin is seen as a trust-building measure following market challenges.
- Tether Launches Open-Source Bitcoin Mining Software: Tether has announced MiningOS, an operating system aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in Bitcoin mining practices.
