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- The Tezos Tallinn upgrade is currently active, reducing block generation time to 6 seconds. - The Tallinn protocol upgrade is Tezos's 20th major update since its launch in 2018 and was implemented without a network fork.

Cathie Wood's ARK adds Coinbase, Circle, and Bullish as cryptocurrencies decline. The decline in cryptocurrencies in Q4 has hurt ARK's ETFs, with Coinbase being the biggest drag on performance.

Colombia's second-largest pension fund offers exposure to Bitcoin AFP Protection states that access to Bitcoin-linked funds is limited to qualified investors and will not alter the core allocation of Colombia's pension assets.

Once a major NFT marketplace, Nifty Gateway is downsizing its operations. The NFT platform owned by Gemini will close on February 23, 2026, and transition to withdrawal-only mode. This marks another significant blow to the long-term downturn of this sector.

Polymarket sees the probability of a US government shutdown in January rising sharply to 77%. The surge in Polymarket's odds occurred a few days after US President Donald Trump stated that "it will likely be another Democratic shutdown."

U.S. Bitcoin ETF records 1.72 billion USD in outflows for 5 consecutive days. This prolonged outflow has occurred while widely used cryptocurrency sentiment indicators have remained in the "Extreme Fear" range since Wednesday.

Bitcoin payments are hindered by the tax system, not by scaling technology issues — Under current U.S. policies, the sale of cryptocurrencies is taxable, but some lawmakers are proposing tax exemptions for small transactions.

If transactions related to Greenland do not go through, could Europe sell US Treasuries? Some policymakers in Europe are considering the idea of selling US Treasuries as a way to counter the US's tough stance, but in reality, it is likely to be quite difficult.

Regulations prohibiting the yield on stablecoins could lead to capital outflows into "unregulated financial products." Experts warn that proposed regulations based on the U.S. CLARITY Act may increase demand for offshore and synthetic dollar products as investors seek yields outside regulated markets.

The Netherlands faces the risk of capital flight due to unrealized capital gains tax on stocks and cryptocurrencies. Investors and cryptocurrency users warn that the proposed unrealized capital gains tax could lead to the outflow of capital and talent.

Ethereum prepares for the quantum era by investing in a new security team and funding. Ethereum developers plan to start bi-weekly sessions on quantum-resistant transactions, and the Foundation will provide an additional $2 million to strengthen core cryptographic technologies.

GameStop is moving all of its held Bitcoin and has hinted at the possibility of selling — According to CryptoQuant, if they sell all at the current price, it would result in a loss of approximately $76 million on their Bitcoin investment. The company has purchased 4,710 Bitcoins at an average acquisition price of $107,900.

The Democratic Party has submitted an amended bill emphasizing ethical standards regarding the structure of the cryptocurrency market. These amendments represent the latest Democratic-led efforts aimed at preventing U.S. government officials from profiting personally from cryptocurrency-related interests.

The OCC Secretary appointed by Mr. Trump is advancing the approval process for the establishment of a bank by World Liberty Financial. - The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) stated that political connections and personal financial relationships do not influence the review process of World Liberty Financial's bank establishment application.

The SEC dismissed the civil lawsuit against Gemini as a non-prosecution. The SEC was satisfied that Gemini agreed to contribute $40 million to fully recover the assets of Gemini Earn investors lost due to Genesis's bankruptcy.

CertiK's valuation has reached $2 billion, and the CEO stated that they are considering an IPO. On Thursday, co-founder and CEO Guo Longhui, speaking from Davos, said that going public through an offering would be a significant step forward for companies involved in Web3.

Binance officially announced its plan for tokenized stocks five years after its initial launch. The exchange temporarily offered tokenized versions of shares of cryptocurrency and technology companies in 2021, but trading was halted under regulatory scrutiny.

Headline: "Remittances Are More Important Than Aid — As Africa Moves Toward Stablecoins"
Body: "At the World Economic Forum held in Davos, Switzerland, economist Vera Songwe pointed out that remittances and inflation hedging are the main drivers of stablecoin adoption across Africa."

Bloomberg strategist says, "Bitcoin trading is over," in the macro outlook for 2026. Bloomberg commodity strategist Mike McGlone explains the bearish turn in Bitcoin outlook and the overall market outlook for 2026.

The sharp rise in BitGo's IPO has turned into volatility, with the stock price falling below the offering price. The debut of this digital asset custodian reflects changes in investor sentiment and increased scrutiny of new listings, indicating that the crypto market is struggling to regain momentum.