AllUnity plans Swedish krona stablecoin, launches agentic payments infrastructure

Tether acquired SoftBank's 26% stake in Bitcoin treasury company Twenty One Capital, expanding its control over the publicly traded Bitcoin holder. The move consolidates ownership as Twenty One Capital pivots beyond pure treasury operations into lending, mining, and capital markets services. XXI shares rose 4% on the news, though remain down 37% since December listing.

Bitcoin mining faces a critical 2036 reckoning as block subsidies halve toward zero. Hashprice hit all-time lows of $28.90/PH/day following Bitcoin's 21% crash in January 2026, forcing miners to decommission ASIC fleets for AI operations. Without explosive adoption or $272,000 Bitcoin prices, miners depend on transaction fees—a risky bet given minimal mempool activity and Layer 2 adoption failures.

US Treasury sanctioned Sinaloa Cartel members for cryptocurrency-fueled fentanyl trafficking, marking escalating regulatory focus on crypto's illicit use. The action targets criminal networks exploiting blockchain anonymity for drug distribution. Markets showed mixed reactions with Bitcoin at $77,591 and Ethereum at $2,137. India's crypto community faces growing scrutiny as authorities globally tighten asset tracking and compliance frameworks for exchanges.