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There Is No Trust In DeFi Without Proper Risk Management

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Opinion by: Robert Schmitt, founder and co-CEO at Cork DeFi has entered its institutional phase. As large investors dip their toes into crypto ETFs and digital asset treasuries (DATs), the ecosystem is gradually evolving into an institutional-grade financial system in its own right, with the introduction of new financial instruments and digital counterparts of well-established ones. ​DeFi’s current growth exposes mounting risks that could lead to trust roadblocks. For institutions to confidently onboard, the ecosystem must implement stronger risk guardrails and resilient infrastructure.  It’s worth exploring the main areas where…

Bitcoin Price Breakdown Risk Grows As Bears Aim For $85K

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Bitcoin price extended losses and traded below $88,500. BTC is consolidating losses and might attempt a recovery wave if it clears $88,500. Bitcoin started a minor recovery wave from the $86,000 level. The price is trading below $88,200 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a new bearish trend line forming with resistance at $88,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might recover if it manages to settle above $86,200 and $86,000. Bitcoin Price Dips Further Bitcoin price failed to…

Restaking Promises Yield But Delivers Only Stacked Risk

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Opinion by: Laura Wallendal, co-founder and CEO of Acre Restaking is often heralded as the next big thing in decentralized finance (DeFi) yields, but behind the hype lies a precarious balancing act. Validators are stacking responsibilities and slashing risks, incentives are misaligned, and much of the $21 billion in total value locked (TVL) is held by a handful of whales and venture capitalists rather than the broader market. Let’s break down why restaking lacks real product-market fit and how it compounds more risk than it yields. Most importantly, we need…

Solana (SOL) Recovery At Risk With Bears Guarding Resistance

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Aayush Jindal, a luminary in the world of financial markets, whose expertise spans over 15 illustrious years in the realms of Forex and cryptocurrency trading. Renowned for his unparalleled proficiency in providing technical analysis, Aayush is a trusted advisor and senior market expert to investors worldwide, guiding them through the intricate landscapes of modern finance with his keen insights and astute chart analysis. From a young age, Aayush exhibited a natural aptitude for deciphering complex systems and unraveling patterns. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity for understanding market dynamics, he embarked…

ETH Dip Buyers Absorb $130M Ether, But Risk Of $2.7K Drop Remains

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Ether (ETH) price saw a daily candle close below $3,000 on Tuesday, but a positive is that data showed large holders were buying throughout the dip. While ETH whale accumulation signals growing confidence, conflicting indicators suggest rising market risk for the altcoin. Key takeaways: ETH whales and institutional investors bought over $130 million in Ether as the price closed below $3,000 on Tuesday. BitMine added more than 92,500 ETH in January, showcasing the growing demand for staking yield. Whales bought the dip as ETH traded below $3,000 ETH dropped 7.83%…

Bitcoin, Altcoin Sell-off As Global Tensions Lead Traders To Cut Risk

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Key points: Bitcoin is attempting to find support near the $94,500 level, signaling a positive sentiment. Buyers will have to defend the support levels in select major altcoins, else the recovery could fizzle out. Bitcoin (BTC) is attempting to find support near $88,000, but a handful of US and global macroeconomic factors are creating headwinds for the entire crypto market. As a result, the buyers are taking a cautious approach and possibly waiting to see how a reignited trade war between the US and EU will impact markets. The big…

BTQ’s Bitcoin Quantum Testnet and “Old BTC” Risk, Explained

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Key takeaways Bitcoin’s quantum risk centers on exposed public keys and signature security. BTQ’s testnet explores post-quantum signatures in a Bitcoin-like environment. Post-quantum signatures significantly increase transaction size and block space demands. “Old BTC risk” is concentrated in legacy output types and address reuse patterns. BTQ Technologies said it had launched a Bitcoin Quantum testnet on Jan. 12, 2026, a Bitcoin-like network designed to trial post-quantum signatures without touching Bitcoin mainnet governance. The idea is that BTQ would replace Bitcoin’s current signature scheme with ML-DSA, the module-lattice signature standard formalized…

Jefferies ‘Greed & Fear’ Strategist Drops Bitcoin on Quantum Risk

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Investment bank Jefferies’ longtime “Greed & Fear” strategist Christopher Wood has reportedly dropped Bitcoin entirely from his flagship model portfolio, citing mounting concerns that advances in quantum computing could undermine the cryptocurrency’s long-term security. According to a report by Bloomberg, in the latest edition of his Greed & Fear newsletter, Wood said the 10% Bitcoin (BTC) allocation he first added in late 2020 has been replaced by a split position in physical gold and gold mining stocks. He argued that quantum breakthroughs would weaken Bitcoin’s claim to be a dependable…

Amazon’s $475M Saks Global investment at risk after bankruptcy filing

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Key Takeaways Amazon challenges Saks Global Enterprises’ Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, arguing against the proposed $1.75 billion financing. Amazon had invested $475 million in Saks as part of their 2024 acquisition of Neiman Marcus for $2.65 billion. Share this article Amazon is fighting to salvage a stake in Saks Global after the luxury retailer entered Chapter 11 and sought financing that could subordinate the tech giant’s equity. In 2024, Amazon invested $475 million in preferred equity to help Saks complete its $2.65 billion acquisition of Neiman Marcus. Under a commercial…

Bitcoin Price Gains 1.5% as Risk Assets Celebrate US CPI Print

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Bitcoin (BTC) eyed one-week highs at Tuesday’s Wall Street open as markets surged on low US inflation data. Key points: Bitcoin approaches $93,000 and a “huge” resistance wall on the back of positive US inflation trends. The S&P 500 beats records despite the ongoing spat between US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. A trader calls time on the low-timeframe Bitcoin trading range. Bitcoin gets US inflation boost as S&P 500 surges Data from TradingView showed 1.5% BTC price gains accompanying cooler-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures…