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Metaplanet lifts 2026 revenue outlook despite $680M Bitcoin impairment

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Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet has hiked its 2025 revenue and profit guidance, forecasting a near doubling of sales in 2026 as its BTC income and treasury strategy scale up.

Published Date: 2026-01-26 10:02:22
Creator: Cointelegraph by Christina Comben
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Matcha Meta breach tied to SwapNet exploit drains up to $16.8M

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Matcha Meta urged users to revoke one-time approvals for SwapNet’s router contract after a smart-contract vulnerability saw as much as $16.8 million stolen on the Base blockchain.

Published Date: 2026-01-26 09:10:45
Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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South Korea’s Coinone weighs stake sale amid Coinbase speculation

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South Korean crypto exchange Coinone has reportedly begun selling major shareholder stakes, with Coinbase rumored to be eyeing a strategic entry.

Published Date: 2026-01-26 08:53:50
Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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Japan plans framework that could permit crypto ETFs by 2028: Nikkei

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Japan’s financial regulator is weighing rule changes that could allow crypto assets to qualify for ETFs, signaling a possible shift in retail access.

Published Date: 2026-01-26 08:00:23
Creator: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra
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CZ rules out return to Binance, predicts 2026 Bitcoin supercycle

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Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao says Binance doesn’t need a “backseat driver,” even though he says his pardon from Donald Trump could allow him to.

Published Date: 2026-01-26 06:02:24
Creator: Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte
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UK finance watchdog nears final consultation step on key crypto rules

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The Financial Conduct Authority has begun seeking final feedback on a set of proposals aiming to apply traditional finance standards to the UK crypto sector.

Published Date: 2026-01-26 05:40:37
Creator: Cointelegraph by Brian Quarmby
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Ether treasury ETHZilla buys plane engines amid tokenization focus

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ETHZilla acquired two aircraft engines for $12 million, just weeks after the company said it was renewing its focus on tokenizing real-world assets.

Published Date: 2026-01-26 05:20:32
Creator: Cointelegraph by Martin Young
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A16z-backed crypto startup Entropy to shut down, refund investors

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Entropy founder and CEO Tux Pacific says that, after four years and multiple pivots, the project was unable to find a scalable business model.

Published Date: 2026-01-26 02:41:16
Creator: Cointelegraph by Brian Quarmby
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Crypto shaves $100B as geopolitical turmoil mounts

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Senate Democrats have threatened to block a funding bill if it includes money for the Department of Homeland Security, making traders fearful of another possible US government shutdown.

Published Date: 2026-01-26 00:30:13
Creator: Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea
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Foundry USA hashrate down 60% since Friday amid deadly storm: Report

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Winter storm Fern is currently sweeping across the United States and has already left 1 million residents without electrical power.

Published Date: 2026-01-25 21:20:28
Creator: Cointelegraph by Vince Quill
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