Author: Kryptonews

Artist Tarek Atoui has been selected as the next artist to take on the Hyundai Commission in Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall. His exhibition at the London museum will open on October 13 and run into April 2027. Tate Modern international art curators Nabila Abdel Nabi and Dina Akhmadeeva will curate the commission. The Beirut-born, Paris-based artist is known for creating complex installations featuring specially designed instruments that are often made in collaboration with other artists, composers, or makers. These objects typically incorporate glass, water, or ceramics and are activated by touch, breath, or motors. To create these installations, Atoui does…

The cryptocurrency market received a huge boost, and all cryptocurrency prices increased notably today; however, two of the cryptocurrencies were more successful in their price increase. Pump.fun (PUMP) and Hyperliquid (HYPE) experienced significant price spikes on this day than what we have previously seen. The rapid increase in price was caused by marked increase in purchasing activity. A quick push to capture the dynamic changing aspects of the market unleashed a strong wave and pushed prices to unprecedented heights in the blink of an eye. A phase of consolidation also unfolded in the market. Top Performers Leading with Double Digit…

Morgan Stanley has tapped veteran executive Amy Oldenburg to lead the investment bank’s new crypto unit, just weeks after announcing plans to launch three crypto exchange-traded funds and a crypto wallet.Oldenburg will transition to head of digital asset strategy after working in Morgan Stanley’s emerging markets equity team since 2001, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday.Oldenburg has been leading the emerging markets team since November 2021, where she was tasked with driving the division’s digital asset strategy.Job listings on LinkedIn show the $2 trillion investment bank is also looking to expand its crypto team, listing positions for digital assets strategy director, digital…

Tether’s new stablecoin, USAT, could pose the first serious challenge to Circle’s (CRCL) USDC in the U.S. market, analysts say — if it can win over institutions.Launched in partnership with federally chartered bank Anchorage Digital and Cantor Fitzgerald, USAT is Tether’s first attempt at a U.S.-regulated dollar token aimed at institutional users.Tether’s flagship stablecoin, the $186 billion USDT, dominates global crypto trading and emerging markets. But USAT enters a more crowded and compliance-driven arena in the U.S. where Circle has long positioned USDC as the go-to choice for banks, fintechs and exchanges operating under U.S. oversight. USDC has a market…

Public companies are quietly expanding their Bitcoin treasuries in early 2026, with new disclosures this week showing continued accumulation despite largely flat prices.Nasdaq-listed American Bitcoin Corporation said on Tuesday that its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings rose to 5,843 BTC, an increase of 416 Bitcoin from prior levels.The company, co-founded by Eric Trump, said it has climbed to No. 18 among public Bitcoin treasury holders since its Nasdaq debut in September 2025, citing a BTC yield of 116% through Jan. 25, 2026, according to an X post. The performance metric tracks the percentage increase in Bitcoin exposure per share. Source: ABTCBorn from…

For years, Bitcoin miners expanding across the United States learned that access to cheap power and industrial land did not guarantee community acceptance. Now, as AI hyperscalers and developers race to build power-dense data centers, they are encountering similar local resistance over electricity demand, infrastructure costs and long-term environmental impact, according to the latest Miner Mag newsletter.The parallels are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Bitcoin mining projects often promised job creation and a stronger local tax base, but those benefits did not always materialize, fueling opposition in several regions. AI data centers are now drawing many of the same concerns, particularly…

Key NotesThe restaurant chain converts same-store sales into Bitcoin holdings through a strategic reserve system launched in May 2025.Employees receive $0.21 per hour in Bitcoin bonuses with a two-year vesting period as part of the transformation initiative.Same-store sales increased 18% in 2026 following the cryptocurrency adoption strategy and improved food quality focus. Route 66-born, classic American brand Steak ‘n Shake has increased its Bitcoin BTC $89 267 24h volatility: 2.0% Market cap: $1.78 T Vol. 24h: $42.61 B exposure by $5 million, according to a recent update. The steakburger house has been making notable moves around the leading cryptocurrency, gathering…

The Ethereum price has struggled to regain momentum amid a persistent downtrend. After closing the last four months in the red, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency is showing no signs of relief in January 2026. On-chain data shows that Ethereum’s current trajectory mirrors past cycle downturns, raising the possibility of further price declines and prolonged bearish sentiment.  Ethereum Price Nears Fifth Consecutive Month Of Losses Ethereum has been in a prolonged slump, marking its fourth straight month of losses in 2025. As the market navigates the final week of January, the cryptocurrency is poised to potentially close a fifth consecutive month…

File this one under “not on my 2026 bingo card”: Andrew Norman Wilson, the video artist who penned a viral essay in 2024 for The Baffler, is the director behind British actress and singer Naomi Scott’s new music video for the song “Losing You.” Scott is best known for portraying Princess Jasmine in Disney’s 2019 live-action Aladdin—yes, the one where Will Smith played the Genie—but she has also appeared in Netflix’s Anatomy of a Scandal (2022) and Smile 2 (2024). She’s a singer-songwriter in her own right, having released EPs in 2014 and 2016. In March, Scott is set to…

The US Marshals Service confirmed “the matter is under investigation” following claims that millions in government-seized crypto was stolen.US authorities have confirmed that an investigation is underway into claims that the son of a federal contractor tasked with safeguarding seized digital assets stole more than $40 million in cryptocurrency.A spokesperson for the US Marshals Service confirmed to Cointelegraph that “the matter is under investigation” but declined to comment on details of the case. The investigation centers on social media claims that John Daghita, son of Command Services & Support (CMDSS) president Dean Daghita, gained unauthorized access to wallets managed under…