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CES shows 12 companies redefining Personalization using Robots, AI and Web3. The Agibot X2 humanoid robot dances. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty ImagesCES has always been a preview of what is next, and with AI, Web3 and Robots all converging, it became a measure of what is becoming foundational.Bringing together over 148,000 attendees from over 150 countries, alongside 4,500 exhibitors and 1,400 startups, the show rocked Vegas per CTA.Artificial intelligence was everywhere, but the most important takeaway was not about smarter models or faster chips. The major theme I saw running through everything…

As global regulatory scrutiny intensifies and blockchain surveillance expands, privacy coins are gaining traction for their ability to enhance both user anonymity and transaction confidentiality. While traditional cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin operate on transparent, public ledgers where users’ transaction history is traceable, privacy coins, a specialized segment of the crypto market, use advanced cryptographic techniques to obscure key details such as sender and recipient addresses, transaction amounts and wallet balances.In the first weeks of 2026, this sector has made a mainstream shift, with the total market capitalization for privacy-focused assets surpassing US$24 billion, according to a widely circulated report by crypto…

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is emerging as a notable force in the rapidly evolving digital finance landscape, positioning itself as more than just another cryptocurrency. The WLFI token is built to serve both governance and utility purposes, acting as the backbone of a decentralised ecosystem that prioritises transparency, security, and community-led decision-making. By enabling token holders to participate in key protocol decisions, the World Liberty Financial token reinforces its commitment to a more inclusive and user-driven financial model. Beyond its governance role, the WLFI coin is designed to facilitate real-world utility within the broader World Liberty Financial ecosystem. The project’s…

Shiba Inu price has slowed after a strong recovery attempt, with the price now moving back and forth between clearly defined support and resistance. Rather than moving upwards, price action has stalled, indicating a change in momentum-based trading to a more thoughtful structure-based stage.  The shift is as more macro-level crypto factors are still delicate, particularly to the stability of Bitcoin that still forms the basis of short-term risky conduct. As SHIB tests a critical zone, the market is now focused on whether this recovery structure can hold, keeping the future Shiba Inu price prediction alive. Shiba Inu Price Forms…

Today, Brevis and BNB Chain have both made an update to further expand their cooperation aimed at creating next-generation privacy infrastructure in Web3. The project focuses on the adoption of a privacy framework that is configurable and privacy-compliant and can be driven by current zero-knowledge-based technology. 🚀 Brevis is partnering with @BNBCHAIN to redefine Privacy InfrastructureWe’re building a generalized privacy framework that goes beyond first-gen transaction hiding.Our first implementation is an Intelligent Privacy Pool launching soon in collaboration with @0xbowio 🧵 pic.twitter.com/4Xg1qB3jI7— Brevis (@brevis_zk) January 15, 2026 The core of this work is a wider vision: Privacy is a flexible…

Swedish health-tech company H100 Group is set to acquire Swiss Bitcoin treasury firm Future Holdings in a deal aimed at deepening its footprint in institutional digital asset management. Quick Summary – TLDR: H100 Group has signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire 100% of Future Holdings AG. The acquisition is valued at approximately CHF 600,000 and will be paid through newly issued shares. The deal supports H100’s plan to expand into Switzerland and scale its Bitcoin treasury operations. Completion is expected by January 2026, pending due diligence and regulatory approvals. What Happened? H100 Group AB announced its intention to…

US President Donald Trump has pledged to make major tech companies “pick up the tab” for their power usage to prevent everyday Americans from paying more for electricity. “I never want Americans to pay higher electricity bills because of data centers,” Trump said on his social media platform Truth Social on Tuesday.He blamed the Democrats for surging household electricity bills and vowed to work with major American tech giants to “secure their commitment to the American People,” with an announcement in the coming weeks.The average price of electricity per kilowatt-hour in the average US city has increased around 40% over…

Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images 2026-01-13T00:27:13.276Z Share Copy link Email Facebook WhatsApp X LinkedIn Bluesky Threads lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in. President Donald Trump asks tech companies to “pay their own way” for their data centers. Data centers drove up utility bills in at least 13 states, Business Insider previously reported. Trump says that Microsoft will be the first to work with the White House to keep…

The first thing you learn when you spend too long around Bitcoin is that everyone has a chart that “always works”, and everyone has a scar from the last time it didn’t.This week’s chart is making the rounds again, it’s the one that tracks Bitfinex margin longs, and it’s flashing a familiar change in body language. After climbing to a fresh peak, the longs line is starting to tip over, the kind of subtle rollover that looks boring until you remember how much money sits behind it.The social version of the story writes itself, whales are closing longs, Bitcoin rallied…

Crypto remains a key technology for maintaining America’s technological edge, according to a16z, which has raised another $15 billion to back American-aligned tech investments.Tech-focused venture capital firm Andreessen “a16z” Horowitz said it raised over $15 billion to invest in companies and technologies it sees as critical to secure America’s future and win the next century — and crypto remains a key part of that mission.In a post to X Friday, a16z co-founder Ben Horowitz, acknowledged that China and other competitors have caught up to the US in recent decades and that America must continue to innovate to preserve its technological,…