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Indiana prepares to put bitcoin in its public retirement plans
Lawmakers pass HB 1042 allowing public funds to access bitcoin and ETFs, while banning crypto ATMs amid rising fraud concerns.
Bluprynt raises $4.25 million seed round from Coinbase Ventures, Robinhood to streamline crypto compliance
Bluprynt secured $4.2 million in a seed funding round led by major industry players, including Coinbase Ventures and Robinhood.
Starknet introduces strkBTC to bring ‘private bitcoin’ and confidential DeFi transactions to its Layer 2 network
Starknet plans to launch strkBTC, a bitcoin-based asset that enables shielded balances and transfers while preserving DeFi composability.
Trump family-linked American Bitcoin posts $59 million Q4 loss as bitcoin price slides
The bitcoin mining company now holds over 6,000 BTC, with roughly one-third acquired through mining and two-thirds through open-market purchases and strategic transactions.
STS Digital raises $30 million to expand crypto options platform
The Bermuda-based firm offers trading across 400+ cryptocurrencies with spot, vanilla, and exotic options, targeting institutional demand as crypto options open interest reaches $40 billion.
Middle East tensions boost gold as investors seek safe havens
Escalating US-Iran tensions are boosting safe-haven demand, with gold attracting investors while equities and Bitcoin face pressure.
Bitcoin's bounce fails to convince options traders
Your day-ahead look for Feb. 26, 2026
Bitcoin stalls below $70,000 while DOT, UNI lead altcoin surge
BTC traded within a well-defined range as polkadot and uniswap rallied, cosmos slid.
Bitcoin traders explain why $80K is the next target for bulls
The return of spot Bitcoin ETF inflows may fuel a BTC price recovery, as signs of a potential rebound to $75,000-$80,000 emerge.
Indiana lawmakers pass crypto rights bill banning discriminatory taxes
Indiana’s HB 1042 cleared both chambers and heads to Governor Mike Braun, limiting crypto-specific taxes and opening the door to crypto options for retirement accounts.
Three companies add Strategy's STRC to treasury as shares return to par
Strategy’s preferred equity trades back at $100 as corporate adoption expands at Strategy World 2026.
Gate secures Maltese payments license to expand EU fiat and stablecoin services
The license allows Gate to execute payment transactions in the EU, including direct debits and credit transfers under PSD2 rules.
Ethereum Foundation researchers publish ‘strawmap’ outlining seven forks through 2029
The Ethereum Foundation’s "strawmap" outlines seven forks by 2029, targeting faster slots, reduced finality, and post-quantum upgrades.
The 10 a.m. mystery: Why bitcoin’s daily ‘price slam’ suddenly vanished after a massive lawsuit
Jane Street is a major authorized participant in spot bitcoin ETFs. That's not a conspiracy. But the mechanics of what APs actually do at market open explain more than most people realize.
Telegram crypto wallet unveils yield for Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT holdings
TON Wallet is shifting from simple self-custody into a gateway for third-party DeFi yield strategies.
Bitcoin ETFs regain momentum with $507M inflows as BTC reclaims $68K
Fresh inflows lift US Bitcoin ETFs toward a potential first weekly gain after five consecutive weeks of outflows totaling $3.8 billion.
Bitcoin ETFs post highest net inflows in three weeks, attracting more than $506 million
ETF inflows suggest institutional sentiment is stabilizing and shifting toward cautious accumulation, one analyst said.
OCC proposal seeks to settle stablecoin yield debate, clearing way for CLARITY
The OCC’s proposal to implement the GENIUS Act would bar yield on payment stablecoins and introduce a rebuttable presumption against common issuer–affiliate reward structures.
Whale loses $8.2M in leveraged ARC trade on Lighter
A massive leveraged long in the ARC perpetuals market collapsed on Lighter, triggering auto-deleveraging but limiting liquidity provider losses to about $75,000.
Vitalik Buterin ETH sales hit $35 million, exceeding planned 16,384 ETH allocation
Vitalik Buterin sold 17,196 ETH worth $35 million, surpassing his Jan. 30 'austerity' allocation of 16,384 ETH by 4.9%.
Deutsche Bank-backed AllUnity launches Swiss franc stablecoin CHFAU
Initially available to institutions via the AllUnity Mint Platform, CHFAU stablecoin launches under MiCA compliance after securing a license from the German regulator, BaFin.
Is XRP price setting up for a 20% bounce in March?
A convincing bullish reversal setup and hints of easing whale distribution may push the price of XRP up by 20% or more in March.
Sygnum launches service targeting $100B corporate crypto treasury market
The Swiss crypto bank will handle strategic asset allocation for corporate crypto treasuries and is already actively managing $200 million in volume at launch.
World Liberty Financial proposes new staking-focused governance system for WLFI holders
Stakers who vote at least twice during their lock period would earn roughly 2% annualized rewards from the WLFI treasury.
Indiana’s bitcoin rights bill heads for final sign-off after bicameral approval
The bill seeks to open up crypto investment options for public retirement plans and protect digital asset activities on an individual level.
WLFI proposes governance staking system and USD1 usage incentives
World Liberty Financial’s USD1 is the fifth-largest stablecoin by market capitalization at $4.7 billion, while USDT is the market leader, followed by USDC.
Bitwise: Wall Street bullish on crypto, investors remain skeptical
“They’ve heard the promises of institutional adoption for so long that they no longer register," said Bitwise's Matt Hougan.
Bitcoin touches $70,000 before fading as altcoins lead the strongest bounce in weeks
Ether, solana, and cardano all outpaced bitcoin on the day, suggesting a rotation into higher-beta tokens as forced selling from the February crash begins to clear.
Uniswap’s UNI jumps 15% as governance vote to expand fee switch gains momentum
A governance proposal would activate protocol fees across eight additional chains and automate fee collection on all v3 pools, potentially adding an estimated $27 Million in annualized revenue.
Blockchains may need 1B TPS to support AI agent future: Stripe
Stripe executives Patrick and John Collison expect blockchain network demands to increase significantly as adoption and use of AI agents grow in the future.
Buterin outlines 4-year roadmap to speed up and quantum-proof Ethereum
“The goal is to decouple slots and finality, to allow us to reason about both separately,” explained Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin.
Aave surpasses $1T in lending volume amid institutional expansion
Aave continues to lead DeFi lending, with $27.2 billion in user value secured and $83.3 million in fees over the past 30 days, nearly four times more than its closest competitor.
OCC issues proposal to implement GENIUS Act, seeking public feedback
The GENIUS Act will take effect on the earlier of 18 months after enactment, which would make it Jan. 18, 2027.
ETHZilla shares rise 13% after rebrand to Forum Markets
ETHZilla will now go by Forum in its second rebrand in less than 12 months as it looks to catch a windfall from the hype around tokenization.
UK security committee chair urges temporary ban on crypto political donations
The Reform UK party was the first to accept crypto donations in May last year, with leader Nigel Farage announcing the group is accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency contributions.
Kalshi bans US politician over alleged insider trading violation
CFTC chair Mike Selig said the agency established a prediction markets advisory to help catch insider traders, warning there would be consequences.
Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana rally as analysts flag pause in ‘10 a.m. dump’ after Jane Street lawsuit
The rally marks one of the strongest single-day rebounds in weeks, snapping a steady slide that had pushed bitcoin down sharply from its October highs.
Bitcoin’s upcoming $10.5B options expiry may end bear market: Here’s how
Bitcoin markets are bracing for Friday’s $10.5 billion monthly options expiry. Does the data show bulls or bears at an advantage?
Bitcoin snaps back near $69,000 but analysts warn the market may not be out of the woods yet
Crypto rebounds sharply from Tuesday's lows, yet traders question whether the move marks a lasting turn or another range-bound bounce.
GD Culture Group board authorizes Bitcoin treasury sales
The AI and digital marketing company acquired its 7,500 Bitcoin in September 2025, amid a market-wide collapse in Bitcoin treasury company mNAVs.
Nvidia earnings smashed expectations as the world’s largest company CEO says AI is only getting better
The AI bellwether reported $68 billion revenue last quarter, expecting it to grow to $78 billion next quarter.
ETHZilla stock climbs on Forum rebrand as firm pushes further into tokenized assets
ETHZilla’s ETH holdings have shrunk after multiple sales, including $40 million in October and $74.5 million in December.
Kraken introduces fixed-rate crypto loans for its Pro users
The crypto exchange’s new Flexline product lets Pro users borrow against digital assets at fixed rates of 10%–25% APR for terms of up to two years.
Solo bitcoin miner turns $75 of rented hashrate into a $200,000 block reward
The miner rented 1 petahash per second through on-demand cloud mining and got lucky on block 938,092, one of 21 solo-mined blocks in the past year.
Price predictions 2/25: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, BCH, ADA, HYPE, XMR
Bitcoin bulls rushed toward $70,000, and ETH reclaimed $2,000 following a drastic improvement in investor sentiment, but will the gains hold?
MrBeast editor nabbed by prediction market firm Kalshi for alleged insider trading
The company said it punished the MrBeast employee and another user it said tried to get away with contracts relying on inside information.
Hut 8 posts $279M Q4 loss despite surge in compute revenue
The Bitcoin miner's digital asset losses mounted, even as it advanced a 15-year, $7 billion AI data center lease.
Supply, demand and durability: A framework for surviving cycles
Santiago Santos explains why token prices mislead, and how stablecoins and first-principles investing drive real crypto adoption.
The Daily: Aave governance dispute intensifies, South Korea proposes mandatory crypto influencer disclosures and more
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
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