Entropy, a decentralized custody startup led by a16z, has announced its closure and will return remaining funds to investors. Entropy founder and CEO Tux Pacific stated on the X platform that the decision was made after four years of product development, multiple business adjustments, and two rounds of layoffs. Entropy positioned itself as an alternative to centralized crypto custody institutions, utilizing technologies such as multi-party computation, threshold cryptography, and trusted execution environments to provide users with cross-chain asset management and automated signature services. The company completed a $25 million seed round in 2022 led by a16z, with participation from investors including Dragonfly, Variant, and Coinbase Ventures, bringing its total funding to approximately $27 million. Pacific stated that recent research revealed the business model was unsustainable for venture capital-level growth, leading to the decision to cease operations and return capital. This event also reflects the increasingly challenging environment for crypto startups since 2025. (TheBlock)

Samsung is on the verge of receiving final certification from Nvidia for its HBM4 memory chip, with plans to commence mass production by early 2026. According to NS3.AI, this development is set to enhance Samsung's standing in the high-bandwidth memory market. The move poses a competitive challenge to Micron, whose stock recently reached nearly $400 following a robust earnings report, outperforming both the S&P 500 and Nvidia this year. Investors in Micron remain cautious as the market competition intensifies, driven by the growing demand for advanced memory solutions powered by AI.

The iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF would hold bitcoin directly and generate yield from selling IBIT option premiums. source: https://www.theblock.co/post/387089/blackrock-looks-to-bring-yield-generation-to-bitcoin-investments-with-ishares-bitcoin-premium-income-etf?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

On-chain data shared by CryptoQuant shows a notable alignment between Ethereum’s current market price and the realized cost basis of long-term accumulation addresses, a dynamic that historically has marked structurally important price zones. source: https://www.ethnews.com/ethereum-whales-accumulate-near-cost-basis-as-on-chain-support-holds/

Trade risk rises as earnings loom for mega caps Tariff Anxiety Returns to the Tape Renewed fears around a potential Canada-China deal are reviving concerns about additional U. S. tariffs. source: https://www.benzinga.com/news/26/01/50137216/tariff-fears-reignite-on-canada?utm_source=cryptopanic.com&utm_campaign=partner_feed&utm_medium=referral

The Ethereum Foundation has unveiled a new team focused on post-quantum computing to strengthen Ethereum's security against potential quantum threats. According to NS3.AI, this initiative includes a $1 million prize designed to stimulate progress in post-quantum cryptographic solutions. This strategic effort aims to protect Ethereum's blockchain as the quantum computing landscape evolves.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum source: https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/26/01/50137094/why-the-endless-bitcoin-ethereum-sideways-trend-may-be-a-good-sign?utm_source=cryptopanic.com&utm_campaign=partner_feed&utm_medium=referral

Tether revealed XAU₮ dominated gold-backed stablecoins, surpassing $4 billion amid growing investor demand. source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/tether-gold-commands-60-tokenized-market/

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VanEck launches the first AVAX spot ETF, VAVX, on Nasdaq, aiming for new institutional blockchain adoption. source: https://coincu.com/news/vaneck-first-avax-etf-nasdaq/

A crypto trader turned $1 million into $116 million in hours by quickly buying the TRUMP meme coin before its official announcement. The trader also made a quick move on the MELANIA coin, raising suspicions of insider knowledge or a well-timed bet.