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Illicit crypto flows hit $154B as sanctions drive record on-chain activity

Chainalysis says illicit crypto hit $154B in 2025, driven by sanctioned nation-states using stablecoins and ruble token A7A5, while hacks and scams keep rising. Summary Illicit addresses received at least $154B in 2025, up 162% from 2024, as sanctioned entities increasingly moved funds on-chain at scale.​ Russia’s ruble-backed A7A5 token processed over $93.3B, while stablecoins…

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Google Gemini powers Atlas robots in Hyundai-style factory trials

Summary Google DeepMind and Boston Dynamics are integrating Gemini into Atlas humanoid robots to handle navigation, manipulation, and complex workflows in factories.​ The AI stack brings reasoning, spatial awareness, and real-time decision-making so Atlas can safely perform manual tasks like sorting components on auto lines.​ Hyundai is testing Gemini-powered Atlas units on production floors, using…

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Shiba Inu whale transactions surge 111% as institutions reload for 2026

Shiba Inu whale transactions jumped 111% this week, signaling renewed institutional positioning in SHIB while retail interest stays muted ahead of the 2026 trading cycle. Summary Santiment data shows Shiba Inu’s large transactions have risen 111% week‑on‑week, putting SHIB among the top tokens for whale activity.​ Market desks say institutions favor SHIB’s multi‑billion‑dollar market cap…

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EU’s DAC8 crypto tax rules bring self-custody withdrawals into scope

From Jan. 1, 2026, DAC8 forces crypto platforms serving EU users to collect KYC and transaction data on trades and withdrawals, including to self-custody wallets. Summary From Jan. 1, 2026, EU DAC8 rules require crypto-asset service providers to collect user identities, tax IDs and detailed transaction histories for EU tax residents.​ Reporting covers crypto‑fiat trades,…

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Bitcoin ‘tokenization supercycle’ could send BTC, MSTR and IREN higher in 2026

Bernstein sees a 2026 crypto “tokenization supercycle,” backing Bitcoin, MicroStrategy, IREN, Robinhood, Coinbase, Figure and Circle ahead of a 2027 cycle peak. Summary Bernstein forecasts a 2026 “tokenization supercycle” with the next Bitcoin cycle peak in 2027, despite a soft 2025 finish.​ The firm highlights MicroStrategy, IREN, Robinhood, Coinbase, Figure and Circle as key beneficiaries…

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