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Grammarly Disables AI 'Expert Review' After Backlash From Authors and Journalists

Grammarly Disables AI 'Expert Review' After Backlash From Authors and Journalists

Grammarly said it will rethink the tool after criticism that it used real experts—including some who are deceased—without consent.

Ripple launches $750 million share buyback at $50 billion valuation

Ripple launches $750 million share buyback at $50 billion valuation

Ripple has launched a share buyback of up to $750 million at a $50 billion valuation, a source told The Block.

FDIC chair says no deposit insurance for stablecoins under GENIUS Act

FDIC chair says no deposit insurance for stablecoins under GENIUS Act

A proposed plan by the agency would ban “pass-through insurance“ for stablecoins by third parties in addition to the FDIC not insuring deposits under the law.

Ripple's share buyback program values the firm at $50 billion: Bloomberg

Ripple's share buyback program values the firm at $50 billion: Bloomberg

Despite the bear market, today's report suggests a higher valuation than the $40 billion at which the firm raised funds in November.

Binance.US hires new CEO as exchange pursues growth in ‘crypto capital of the world’

Binance.US hires new CEO as exchange pursues growth in ‘crypto capital of the world’

Binance and its founder and ex-CEO Zhao now maintain a rehabilitated relationship with the American government.

Samourai Letter #4: Notes From The Inside

Samourai Letter #4: Notes From The Inside

Bitcoin Magazine Samourai Letter #4: Notes From The Inside Dear Reader, As I write this letter to you it is January 19th, 2026. I have been in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons for 31 days. One fu...

Foundry plans Zcash mining pool amid institutional interest in privacy coin

Foundry plans Zcash mining pool amid institutional interest in privacy coin

The digital asset infrastructure company plans to launch the pool in April as it expands beyond Bitcoin mining services.

Microsoft Sides With Anthropic Against Trump Admin’s Supply Chain Risk Designation

Microsoft Sides With Anthropic Against Trump Admin’s Supply Chain Risk Designation

Microsoft filed a court brief backing Anthropic's lawsuit against the Pentagon—a move that reveals just how much the tech giant has riding on Claude's survival.

Wells Fargo Applies for WFUSD Trademark, Signaling Use in Crypto and Stablecoins

Wells Fargo Applies for WFUSD Trademark, Signaling Use in Crypto and Stablecoins

Wells Fargo has applied for a trademark for "WFUSD" for potential use in service categories that mention crypto and stablecoins.

The Daily: Binance sues WSJ over Iran-linked report as DOJ probes alleged sanctions evasion, Bitwise CIO explains how bitcoin could reach $1 million, and more

The Daily: Binance sues WSJ over Iran-linked report as DOJ probes alleged sanctions evasion, Bitwise CIO explains how bitcoin could reach $1 million, and more

The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

Higher CPI print for March already 'baked in' to BTC price — Analysts

Higher CPI print for March already 'baked in' to BTC price — Analysts

The cost of medical care, apparel, household furnishings, airline fares, and education all rose during the month of February, BLS data shows.

Three Bitcoin Binance charts reveal the setup behind the next big move

Three Bitcoin Binance charts reveal the setup behind the next big move

Binance data points to shifting liquidity flows and evolving trader positioning that may support Bitcoin’s next price move.