‍Netflix to Release Crypto Comedy Starring Jennifer Garner Netflix is producing a new comedy film, "One Attempt Remaining," featuring Jennifer Garner. The movie will focus on a divorced couple's urgent quest to recover a forgotten password for a digital wallet containing millions of dollars in cryptocurrency. The plot involves a couple who discover their forgotten crypto winnings have reached $35 million. They have a 48-hour deadline from the SEC to retrieve the funds before their claim expires. The film draws inspiration from real-life cases, such as Stefan Thomas's loss of access to 7,002 BTC and James Howells's discarded hard drive with 8,000 BTC.
‍HIVE Digital Lists on Colombian Exchange, Targeting Andean Markets HIVE Digital Technologies has commenced trading on the Colombian Stock Exchange (ticker: HIVECO), becoming the first company of its kind listed on a Latin American exchange. This strategic move grants HIVE access to the integrated Andean market (Colombia, Peru, Chile) and a broader investor base. Amidst economic challenges in cryptocurrency mining, particularly after the 2024 Bitcoin halving, HIVE has diversified into Artificial Intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) using its GPU infrastructure. This mirrors strategies adopted by other major miners like Core Scientific, Hut 8, and Riot Platforms. The listing introduces a new investment avenue for regional investors, focusing on the intersection of HPC, renewable energy, and Bitcoin. This development highlights a global trend of integrating digital assets into mainstream finance and may attract further capital into Latin America's technology sector.
‍Bitcoin's $100K Goal Uncertain for 2025 as Markets Shift Prediction markets indicate a reduced likelihood of Bitcoin reaching $100,000 by year-end 2025. Following recent Federal Reserve decisions, trader confidence has waned, with Kalshi assigning a 34% chance and Polymarket setting odds at 29%. Slowing corporate buying and technical resistance around $94,000 are contributing factors. While minor gains toward $98,000 are possible, a new all-time high appears unlikely in the immediate term.
‍Spanish Police Dismantle Violent "Wrench Attack" Gang Targeting Crypto Holders Spanish authorities, in coordination with Danish police, have arrested five suspects in connection with a violent kidnapping and murder in Málaga. The case exemplifies the alarming rise of "wrench attacks," where criminals use physical force to extort cryptocurrency. Security experts note a significant spike in such assaults, driven by rising crypto values. More than 50 physical attacks were recorded by mid-2025, a stark increase from previous years. These incidents, including kidnappings and home invasions, are a global trend, highlighting the need for enhanced personal security measures alongside digital ones.
‍LI.FI Secures $29 Million to Advance Cross-Chain Interoperability Cryptocurrency infrastructure provider LI.FI has successfully raised $29 million in a funding round co-led by Multicoin Capital and CoinFund. The capital will be used to expand LI.FI's cross-blockchain services and enhance its tools for optimizing transactions across various networks. The company plans to venture into new market segments such as perpetual contracts and prediction markets. LI.FI's platform aggregates liquidity from multiple blockchains, serving major clients like Robinhood, Binance, and Kraken, and currently processes $8 billion in monthly transaction volume. This investment underscores investor confidence in LI.FI's vision to simplify the fragmented crypto landscape.
‍Bitcoin Treasury Adoption Slows, Large Holders Continue Accumulating Corporate Bitcoin treasury adoption has decelerated in Q4 2025. While new company additions of BTC have decreased, major corporations are increasing holdings, indicating market maturation and concentration. Strategy, the largest holder, purchased $962 million in BTC, its largest single buy since July. In contrast, smaller firms like Metaplanet have paused acquisitions, and Satsuma Technology sold 579 BTC. The broader digital asset treasury market also shows cooling, with Ether treasury investments plummeting 81% in three months. Public companies hold over 1 million BTC, representing 4.7% of the total supply.
‍Lolli and Spark Announce Partnership for Instant Bitcoin Withdrawals The Bitcoin rewards platform Lolli has partnered with Spark, a Bitcoin infrastructure solution from Lightspark, to enable near-instant Bitcoin withdrawals for its users. This integration utilizes the Lightning Network, allowing users to quickly transfer their earned cryptocurrency to self-custodial wallets with reduced fees. This collaboration, the first phase of a planned series, aims to simplify earning and using Bitcoin for daily transactions and expand the BitcoinFi ecosystem.
‍Venezuela's Economy Deeply Entwined with Digital Assets A TRM Labs report details the critical role of cryptocurrencies, particularly the USDT stablecoin, in Venezuela's economy amidst sanctions and economic isolation. While providing a lifeline for citizens and enabling daily transactions, this adoption also presents a challenge for sanctions enforcement. Widespread crypto use stems from hyperinflation and sanctions, with P2P platforms seeing significant traffic. Venezuela previously launched the Petro (PTR) in 2018, a state-backed coin that failed and was discontinued in 2024. The national regulator, SUNACRIP, faces corruption issues, creating a regulatory gap.
‍Rekt Invitational Sets New Standard for Livestreamed Golf in Crypto Rekt Brands Inc. has successfully hosted its inaugural Rekt Invitational, becoming crypto's largest-ever livestreamed golf event with nearly 20,000 concurrent viewers. The tournament, held in Miami, featured prominent crypto personalities and social media golfers, successfully merging Web3 culture with mainstream entertainment. Key partnerships included Yeet and Manors Golf, with major sponsorship from Binance US, OpenSea, MoonPay, and Abstract Chain. Following this success, Rekt Brands Inc. announced the next Rekt Invitational will take place in Dubai in April 2026 during Token 2049. Rekt Brands Inc. integrates real-world products with Web3 technologies, boasting a beverage line, the Rektguy NFT collection, and the $REKT token.
‍VanEck Rebrands Gaming ETF to "Degen Economy ETF" Asset manager VanEck is converting its Gaming ETF into the VanEck Degen Economy ETF, set to launch April 8, 2026. The fund will track the MarketVector Degen Economy Index, focusing on companies generating at least 50% of revenue from digital finance, crypto exchanges, iGaming, gig economy services, and online platforms. This move acknowledges the growing influence of high-risk, speculative online investment culture. "Degen" culture, originating in gambling, describes traders pursuing high-risk, high-reward digital assets. VanEck's ETF aims to provide regulated exposure to companies driving this trend.