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Bitcoin traders weigh UAE stake in Trump-linked WLFI stablecoin empire
UAE security chief Sheikh Tahnoon quietly bought 49% of Trump-linked World Liberty Financial, tying its USD1 stablecoin to a $2B Binance deal and sensitive US AI chip policy.
Summary
Aryam Investment, a Sheikh Tahnoon-backed vehicle, acquired a secret 49% stake in Trump-linked World Liberty Financial for about $500 million, signed by Eric Trump.
MGX, also chaired by Sheikh Tahnoon, later used WLFI’s USD1 stablecoin to route a $2 billion investment into Binance, instantly vaulting USD1 into the top tier of dollar-pegged tokens.
The deal landed just as Washington moved to ease AI chip export curbs on the UAE, raising questions—though no proven quid pro quo—about how crypto infrastructure is now entangled with sanctions, national security and Trump-era diplomacy.
Neo founder launches NGR to drive Neo 4 research and real-world adoption
Neo founder Erik Zhang has launched Neo Global Resources to align Neo 4 research, engineering and enterprise partnerships around real-world use cases and long-term ecosystem growth.
Summary
Erik Zhang unveiled Neo Global Resources (NGR) to coordinate research, engineering and commercial collaboration as an extension of Neo’s vision for real-world utility.
NGR’s early roadmap tracks Neo 4 priorities: core protocol evolution, scalability and performance upgrades, better developer experience and infrastructure for advanced applications.
Operated by a distributed team of former and current Neo Global Development contributors, NGR will work with institutions and explore ecosystem funds while avoiding a separate public brand for now.
Scorned lover accuses Justin Sun of fraud, tags SEC and Trump in explosive X posts
Alleged Justin Sun insider claims TRX was manipulated on Binance as SEC wash‑trade charges and WLFI’s TRON‑linked footprint raise fresh regulatory questions.
Summary
Journalist Zeng Ying, claiming close ties to Justin Sun, alleges coordinated TRX buying and selling via multiple Binance employee accounts to pump price, then dump on retail.
Her claims surface against an SEC case accusing Sun of 600k+ TRX wash trades and unregistered offerings, deepening scrutiny of TRON’s early market structure.
TRX and WLFI prices remain relatively stable so far, but any U.S. follow‑up on Zeng’s promised evidence could pressure TRON‑linked DEFI ecosystems.
The Justice Department on Friday released additional documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files, and Ripple executives stress there is no evidence linking the sex offender to XRP, Stellar, or their development.
The release of new court documents tied to the sex offender once again sparked intense discussion across the cryptocurrency industry. As analysts, commentators, and journalists sift through the so-called “Epstein files,” attention has turned to whether any meaningful links exist between Epstein and major companies, including blockchain projects.
In recent days, speculation has centered on Bitcoin’s early institutional environment and tangential mentions of other networks such as Ripple (XRP and Stellar (XLM). While Epstein’s name appears in historical correspondence tied to academic and financial circles that overlapped with early crypto research, industry figures have moved quickly to separate documented facts from online conjecture.
Nowhere has this been clearer than in Ripple’s response, which categorically denies any connection between Epstein and its ecosystem.
If you’ve been in the crypto space for a while, you know one thing is certain: Market Cycles.
We see ups, and we see downs. It’s easy to be excited during a bull run, but wealth is built during the bear markets. This is the time when the "tourists" leave and the true believers stay to build.
Why should you be bullish on Pi right now? While others are chasing pump-and-dump schemes, the Pi Core Team is focused on Longevity and Utility. They aren't rushing; they are building a foundation that lasts.
What should you do while the world panics? 🔹Strengthen the Network: Run your Nodes! 🔹Support the Ecosystem: Use the Pi Browser and test out the new DApps. 🔹Secure your Future: Check your lockup settings.
History shows that the ones who held on when things were quiet are the ones who celebrated the loudest later. Be a Diamond Hand. 💎
Trump expresses hope to reach a nuclear deal with Iran, and Iran's Foreign Minister calls the talks "productive"; Trump's nomination of Brett Matsumoto to head the Bureau of Labor Statistics directly impacts the credibility of future non-farm payroll data.
The Senate has passed a bill providing funding for most federal government departments, but with House members only returning to Washington on Monday, a brief government shutdown remains unavoidable.
Pi Network Unblocks 2.5 Million Users for Mainnet Migration
Pi Network announced Friday that it cleared security and compliance hurdles for 2.5 million users in specific regions, allowing active miners who complete the Mainnet Checklist to transfer their Pi balances automatically. The project now has over 16 million fully migrated Pioneers, making it one of the largest identity-verified blockchains, with another 700,000 accounts soon eligible for KYC applications. Updates also include beta testing of palm print authentication for privacy-focused security and an upcoming KYC validator rewards system by late March 2026. Founded by Stanford PhDs in 2019, Pi continues addressing migration delays to scale its global community toward open mainnet access.
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan Allocates $350M for National Crypto Fund
Kazakhstan's National Bank has set aside $350 million from its reserves to create a national cryptocurrency fund.
Key Points: → Managed by National Investment Corporation (central bank's subsidiary) → Will invest through 5 crypto hedge funds - no direct crypto holdings → Seized crypto from 130 illegal exchanges will be added to the fund → Part of larger plan to build $1 billion crypto reserve by 2026
Why It Matters: Kazakhstan controls 13-14% of global Bitcoin mining and is becoming Central Asia's crypto hub. This is one of the first sovereign wealth strategies using institutional-grade crypto investment vehicles.
State Rep. Jody Barrett introduces HB1695, the "Tennessee Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act."
Key Highlights: 🔹 Up to 10% of state funds can be invested in Bitcoin 🔹 Strict custody & security requirements 🔹 Biennial reporting on $BTC holdings 🔹 Potential to accept Bitcoin for state taxes
Tennessee becomes the latest state pushing for BTC as a strategic asset. 16 US states have now introduced Bitcoin reserve bills with Texas, New Hampshire & Arizona already signed into law!
Gold outperformed Bitcoin over the last 5 years...
Gold has officially pulled ahead of Bitcoin over the five year window. Since Jan 2021, Gold has rallied over 200 percent while BTC is up around 180 percent.
Gold put in a massive catch up trade recently, up 56 percent YTD. Central bank buying and de-dollarization are winning the momentum battle for now. While Bitcoin is maturing, it still trades like a high-beta risk asset, whereas Gold has benefitted from its classic safe-haven status during the recent macro turbulence.
Deeper Dive A deeper take will show that Bitcoin has outperformed every asset class over 10+ years. Gold is stable. Bitcoin is transformational.
Different risk profiles. Different time horizons. Both have their place. ⚡
Pyth Network (PYTH/USD) Regains Ground Above $0.060 as Bulls Return
The Pyth Network has cleared an important milestone by breaking above the $0.06 price level and sustaining trading above it.
This move typically attracts renewed bullish interest; however, given the current market volatility, bulls will need to push price beyond the $0.068 and $0.070 resistance levels to firmly establish a sustained bullish recovery.
Algorand (ALGO/USD) May Be Preparing for an Upward Break
On December 18, Algorand broke out of its downward price movement around the $0.104 level. A strong support zone emerged in this area and has remained intact since then.
However, a nearby resistance also formed around the $0.12 level, giving the impression that the market might consolidate at lower levels for some time.