Bitcoin is quietly evolving into a global collateral layer as banks, corporations and credit markets begin using BTC as a backbone for lending and liquidity.
Sahara AI’s SAHARA token dropped over 45% after a sudden price crash, while early community reports suggest a possible security breach. No official response yet.
China’s central bank restated that virtual assets and stablecoins remain prohibited, citing legal, AML, and cross-border risks in a renewed policy statement.
Arthur Hayes says Monad’s high FDV and low float make it a risky “VC coin” that could fall 99%, warning most new layer-1 networks will fail while only a few survive.
Michael Saylor says 2026 will mark Bitcoin’s next expansion cycle, driven by banks issuing BTC-backed credit and corporations adding BTC to their balance sheets.