Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF Could Attract $160 Billion, Says Strategy CEO

Researchers discovered an unpatchable flaw in MediaTek's Dimensity 7300 chip, allowing full device control through electromagnetic attacks on the boot ROM. Ledger's report highlights the vulnerability, emphasizing the need for secure-element chips in self-custody scenarios.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has warned issuers of high-leveraged exchange-traded funds, including proposed crypto ETFs, due to concerns over potential risks. The regulator has halted the review of these funds until issuers address the concerns raised in the letters sent on Tuesday.

Concerns about the potential collapse of Strategy's Bitcoin treasury strategy have risen due to recent bearish news, including the possibility of being removed from stock indices and the acknowledgment that Bitcoin may need to be sold for the first time. Observers warn that no entity would rescue Strategy in case of a failure.

American Bitcoin shares recovered slightly after a lockup period ended for certain investors, causing a 35% drop from Monday's closing price. The company sold 159 million shares for $220 million in a private placement, with more shares becoming tradable soon.

Predictions for 2026 highlight the increasing integration of blockchain with AI, the rise of premium human content for trust, and the shift towards marketing to AI agents. Companies are adapting to the rapid technological advancements by targeting intelligent agents and implementing AI ethics.

Bitcoin has surged back above $92,000, BlackRock expresses optimism about tokenized assets, and Kalshi successfully raises $11 billion. Today's headlines also cover various other updates in the crypto space.

Opera and the Celo Foundation aim to provide financial inclusion to a billion people by 2030 through their extended partnership, offering stablecoin payments worldwide. MiniPay, built on Celo, has grown to 11 million wallets and 300 million transactions, with plans for global expansion.

The United Kingdom has officially recognized crypto as a distinct form of property through the Property (Digital Assets etc.) Act 2025, creating a new legal category for digital assets separate from traditional property types. This reform modernizes property law to accommodate the digital era.

Horeb Energy in Colombia partners with Veolia to offer green biogas energy at 2.5 cents per kWh for Bitcoin mining, significantly lower than the North American average. The collaboration aims to reduce the region's carbon footprint and pioneer sustainable business models in cryptocurrency mining.

Startale Group, Sony's blockchain collaborator, launched an institutional-grade dollar stablecoin, USDSC, as the default settlement currency for the Ethereum layer-2 platform. The stablecoin went live with a rewards program called STAR Points to incentivize transactions through the Startale App.