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Corporate digital asset treasuries (DATs) added a net 260,000 Bitcoin to their balance sheets over the past six months, far outpacing the estimated 82,000 coins mined over the same period. Over the past six months, Bitcoin (BTC) treasuries held by public and private companies have increased from approximately 854,000 BTC to 1.11 million BTC, on-chain analytics provider Glassnode reported on Tuesday.This equates to an expansion of around 260,000 BTC, worth roughly $25 billion at current market prices, or 43,000 BTC per month.The growth in treasuries highlights “the steady expansion of corporate balance-sheet exposure to Bitcoin,” stated Glassnode.Bitcoin miners, which produce on…
Egnyte, the $1.5 billion cloud content governance company, has embedded AI coding tools across its global team of more than 350 developers — but not to reduce headcount. Instead, the company continues to hire junior engineers, using AI to accelerate onboarding, deepen codebase understanding, and shorten the path from junior to senior contributor. The approach challenges a dominant 2025 narrative that automation will replace developers, showing instead how enterprises are using AI to scale engineering capacity while keeping humans firmly in the loop.“To have engineers disappear or us not hiring junior engineers doesn't look like the likely outcome,” Amrit Jassal,…
The news that the US Department of Justice is investigating Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has renewed scrutiny over the central bank’s independence and the implications for investor confidence.Over the past few days, gold prices have reached record highs while the dollar has weakened. Although the immediate impact on crypto has been limited, Bitcoin’s response may test whether it functions as a non-sovereign hedge or remains viewed primarily as a speculative asset.Sponsored DOJ Probe Escalates Pressure On FedIn an extraordinary video statement uploaded Sunday evening, Powell unveiled that US prosecutors are investigating him over the Fed’s renovation of its Washington…
U.S. inflation re-accelerated at the margin in December as the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that CPI-U was up 0.3% m/m and 2.7% y/y, with shelter up 0.4% m/m as the largest contributor to the monthly rise.Source: bls.govBitcoin was trading at approximately $92,176.63 (+1.62% 24h) at the time of the release.Market Reaction and Rate OutlookCore inflation stayed contained on the headline release. BLS printed CPI ex-food & energy at 0.2% m/m and 2.6% y/y, which aligns with the market’s “Fed stays parked” base case into the Jan. 29, 2026, FOMC meeting. “The index for shelter rose 0.4 percent in December…
Strive, Inc. announced today that stockholders of Semler Scientific, Inc. approved its acquisition by Strive, marking a landmark deal in publicly traded Bitcoin-backed companies. The all-stock transaction includes Semler Scientific’s 5,048.1 Bitcoin, significantly expanding Strive’s digital asset holdings. In addition, the company said they purchased 123 more Bitcoin for its corporate treasury at an average price of $91,561 per coin, for a total cost of approximately $11.26 million, inclusive of fees and expenses, the company said. These purchases bring the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 7,749.8. Following the Semler Scientific acquisition, the combined entity will hold 12,797.9 Bitcoin, surpassing corporate…
Is DOGE heading for a drop to a two-year low? While the biggest meme coin by market capitalization saw a substantial uptick at the start of 2026, it has been on an evident decline over the past few days. Some analysts think the downtrend might intensify, envisioning a potential 50% crash. A Further Plunge? On January 6, DOGE climbed to a local top above $0.15, but since then, the bears have regained control, and it is currently worth around $0.13 (per CoinGecko’s data). The renowned analyst Ali Martinez paid special attention to the meme coin’s price performance and assumed that…
As US senators prepare to mark up a major crypto market structure bill this week, industry leaders are weighing in on proposed changes that could shape whether stablecoin holders can earn interest and rewards.According to an amended draft of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act released on Monday, the bill states that “a digital asset service provider may not pay any form of interest or yield […] solely in connection with the holding of a payment stablecoin,” effectively barring passive, deposit-like returns on stablecoin balances.The draft leaves room for structured reward mechanisms, as stablecoin rewards would not be prohibited under…
Monero continues to dominate headlines as its price surge pushes the privacy-focused cryptocurrency into uncharted territory. XMR formed a new all-time high at $690 during an intraday rally, extending a historic streak. However, signs of overheating are emerging as momentum-driven gains accelerate faster than underlying fundamentals.Sponsored Monero FOMO Is On The RiseInvestor attention around Monero has intensified sharply. Santiment data shows social hype surrounding XMR has reached exceptionally elevated levels. Much of this enthusiasm appears driven by fear of missing out. However, historically elevated social engagement has often preceded local tops. When excitement outpaces sustainable demand, price reversals frequently follow. chain…
Apple’s multi-year agreement to integrate Google’s Gemini models into its revamped Siri marks more than just another Big Tech partnership. The deal, announced Monday, offers a rare window into how one of the world’s most selective technology companies evaluates foundation models—and the criteria should matter to any enterprise weighing similar decisions.The stakes were considerable. Apple had been publicly integrating ChatGPT into its devices since late 2024, giving OpenAI prominent positioning within the Apple Intelligence ecosystem. Google’s Gemini win represents a decisive shift in Apple’s AI infrastructure strategy, one that relegates OpenAI to what Parth Talsania, CEO of Equisights Research, describes as “a more…
Bitcoin dipped below the $101K miner breakeven, a level that historically aligns with cycle lows and has sparked rebound expectations. Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below the estimated $101,000 miner breakeven level on January 12, even as on-chain data and macro headlines stirred debate about whether the market is setting up for a rebound. The move has split opinion across the crypto community, with some analysts pointing to early signs of renewed demand while others warn that fragile technicals still leave room for further downside. On-Chain Data and Macro Noise Shape the Near-Term Picture Several analysts on X argued that Bitcoin’s pullback…
