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The "strawmap" outlines seven forks through the end of the decade, including post-quantum cryptography, shielded transfers, and a 480x reduction in transaction finality time.

Telegram’s in-app crypto wallet to offer yield on Bitcoin, Ether and USDt

Telegram’s crypto wallet introduces self-custodial vaults, letting users earn yields on Bitcoin, Ether and USDt directly inside the messaging app.

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.

Was Jane Street behind the bitcoin crash? A deep dive into why that theory may not not hold

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.

Bitcoin tops $69.5K after stocks rebound, strong earnings data boost risk appetite

Bitcoin rallied above $69,500 after US stocks turned green on US policy clarity and strong earnings results. Will bulls target $70,000 next?

Venmo, PayPal consumer reach could bolster Stripe in potential acquisition deal: Mizuho

"Stripe's recent valuation of $159 billion dwarfs PayPal's $43 billion market cap, which makes it feasible," Mizuho analysts said.

What early Bitcoin architect Adam Back thinks of this cycle

Cited in the 2008 Bitcoin white paper, Back argued volatility is typical even as regulatory clarity and institutional access expands.

Circle stock pops 30% on earnings beat as Allaire says USDC transactions now near 50% share

Circle shares surged 30% to around $80 after earnings, extending pre-market gains as analysts pointed to stronger-than-expected margins.

Blockfills co-founder and CEO Nicholas Hammer has stepped down

The crypto lender suspended client deposits and withdrawals earlier this month due to recent market and financial conditions.

The UK is picking winners for its digital dollar future while Coinbase CEO cries foul

Coinciding with the FCA’s announcement of its stablecoin trial, Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong criticized the U.K.’s regulatory process, saying it puts the region's global crypto leadership at risk.

GD Culture to liquidate 7,500 bitcoin hoard for share repurchase as mNAV discount widens

GD's market cap-to-net asset value ratio (mNAV) sits around 0.5, one of the worst among corporate bitcoin holders.

Ripple, Franklin Templeton join $5 million seed round for AI agent trust startup t54 Labs

t54 Labs has raised $5 million in a seed round from Anagram, Franklin Templeton, Ripple and other investors.

MrBeast editor and former California 24-year-old gubernatorial candidate fined by Kalshi for insider trading

Kalshi says it has closed two insider cases involving a former California gubernatorial candidate and an editor who worked at MrBeast.

Tether invests $200 million in digital marketplace Whop to expand stablecoin payments

The online marketplace said it will embed Tether's crypto wallet tools and USDT, USAT tokens to power crypto payments for over 18 million users.

Crypto Long & Short: When ETF options start driving bitcoin

In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Gregory Mall of Lionsoul Global on how ETFs have shifted a growing share of bitcoin volatility into U.S. equity options markets.

A $100 million crypto campaign fund with a pro-Trump vibe so far failed to show up

The Fellowship political action committee promised $100 million, with reports that Tether may have been tied as a backer, but the fund has so far delivered zero.

Tokenized US Treasurys rise by over $1B since start of 2026

The tokenized US Treasury market had a market capitalization of under $4 billion at the start of 2025 and has been gradually rising.

Billionaire Alan Howard’s crypto incubator WebN closes down

WebN backed innovative digital asset firms like KAIO, Twinstake, TruFin and Geometry.

Hut 8 posts $248 million net loss for 2025 as AI pivot takes shape

Hut 8's 2025 results were weighed down by $220 million in unrealized digital asset losses, reversing large gains a year earlier.

Solana leads crypto recovery with 10% gain: Is $100 SOL price next?

Solana price eyes a potential rise toward the $110-$115 range, according to a confluence of bullish technical and onchain indicators.

Bitcoin climbs above $68,500, Circle leads crypto stocks higher, as bounce strengthens

Ether, solana and dogecoin are among the altcoins posting 10% or more advances.

Circle beats Q4 earnings estimates as USDC supply jumps 72%, shares surge 20%

The stablecoin issuer reported $770 million in revenue for the final 2025 quarter, beating forecasts as full-year sales rose 64% and USDC circulation topped $75 billion.

Bitcoin daily gains near 5% as analysis eyes bullish ‘rotation’ from gold

Bitcoin began an assault below the 200-week exponential moving average in fresh signs of upward BTC price momentum at the start of the US session.

Bitcoin treasury firm GD Culture set to sell BTC holdings to fund share buybacks

The company's stock has lost about two-thirds of its value since peaking last year, nearly in step with bitcoin's record price above $126,000.

XRP jumps 6% as exchange data points to institutional accumulation

Break above $1.37 draws strong spot demand, with ETF inflows and retail buying suggesting positioning shift.

Solana-based TBD, a prediction market protocol for ‘verified’ human opinion, raises $3 million

TBD, co-founded by former dYdX team members, has raised $3 million in a seed round co-led by CMT Digital and ParaFi.

Revolut among firms picked by UK FCA to test stablecoin sandbox

Both the FCA and the Bank of England are working in concert to develop a comprehensive set of regulations for stablecoins.

Endowment funds eye crypto allocations amid tougher return outlook for traditional investments

Lower expected gains from traditional assets have prompted some funds to test bitcoin and ether exposure to diversify portfolios.

LEO premium may hint at movement on hacked Bitfinex BTC tied to 30% of US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, analyst says

About 94,636 BTC tied to the 2016 Bitfinex hack, roughly 30% of the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, remain frozen pending legal proceedings.

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Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Stripe co-founder predicts ‘torrent’ of AI agent commerce powered by stablecoins

A “torrent” of AI agentic commerce running on stablecoins and high-throughput blockchains seems very likely, Stripe's co-founder said.

Strategy yield wrapper lands in Europe as 21Shares lists STRC ETP

21Shares debuts the Strategy Yield ETP on Euronext Amsterdam on Thursday, giving Europe regulated access to Strategy’s preferred stock, which is heavily backed by Bitcoin.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Polkadot (DOT) surges 17.2% as all assets rise

Avalanche (AVAX), up 12.9% from Tuesday, was also among the top performers.

Circle reports $770 million Q4 revenue as USDC circulation reaches $75 billion, targets 40% CAGR for stablecoin

Circle reported $770 million in Q4 revenue and reserve income as USDC circulation reached $75.3 billion and issued 40% CAGR guidance.

Crypto-native prime broker Project 0 allows users to borrow against DeFi portfolios for real-world expenses

Project 0's new Pay feature offers a way for users to pay off their credit cards by borrowing against their crypto investment portfolios.

Safe integrates Morpho vault to earn yield using Société Générale’s MiCA-compliant EURCV stablecoin

Safe Labs is rolling out a way for users to earn euro-denominated yield using a EUR CoinVertible vault on Morpho.

The chief of the SEC is headlining an event sponsored by a crypto firm at war with it

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins is a marquee speaker at a policy summit backed by Unicoin, whose CEO says the agency chief is being duped by his staff.

Tether takes stake in Whop as platform adopts WDK for stablecoin creator payouts

Tether has taken a stake in Whop as the marketplace adopts its WDK to enable USDT and USAT onchain creator payouts.

Revolut among 4 companies chosen to test stablecoins in UK sandbox

The UK Financial Conduct Authority selected Monee, ReStabilise, Revolut and VVTX to test stablecoin issuance and payments in its regulatory sandbox beginning in Q1 2026.

South Korea moves to require crypto, stock influencers to disclose holdings: Report

A proposed law would require online investment influencers to reveal their holdings and paid promotions, with penalties potentially comparable to market manipulation violations.

South Korean police arrest two over alleged theft of seized bitcoin from evidence: report

South Korean police have arrested two individuals over the alleged theft of 22 BTC seized during a 2021 hacking investigation.

FG Nexus sells another $14M in Ether as losses mount on treasury bet

FG Nexus sold another $14 million in Ether from its corporate treasury, bringing its losses to over $80 million as Ether-focused balance sheets come under mounting market pressure.

These bitcoin-linked stocks are doing better than BTC

Your day-ahead look for Feb. 25, 2026

Circle shares surge by record 35% as USDC issuance drives estimate-busting earnings

The issuer of the USDC stablecoin posted EPS of 43 cents for the fourth quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 16 cents. The shares surged 35%.

Aave governance dispute escalates as ACI and Aave Labs publish dueling reports

Competing reports outline contrasting views on protocol revenue, development and funding accountability.

Aave governance dispute intensifies as ACI founder publishes ‘audit’ of Aave Labs ahead of $51M funding vote

ACI founder Marc Zeller published a sweeping "audit" of Aave Labs’ past performance and funding ahead of a key DAO vote.

Bitwise CIO says crypto may be structurally mispriced as Wall Street accelerates onchain push

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said crypto markets may be underestimating Wall Street's accelerating shift toward tokenization.

U.S. Senator opens probe on Binance over alleged $1.7 billion flow to Iranian entities

Richard Blumenthal sent Binance co-chief Richard Teng a letter asking him for records about the exchange’s dealings with Iran-linked entities and the alleged dismissal of its investigators.

Crypto rebounds from oversold levels, altcoin season indicator revisits January high

Bitcoin rose as much as 3.7% overnight before paring gains, while altcoins outperformed and the altcoin season indicator hit its highest level since January.

One of the longest mining capitulations nears end, signaling potential BTC price bottom

Hash Ribbon recovery and sub production pricing suggest the worst of the bitcoin drawdown may have passed.

What is a prediction market?

Prediction markets are platforms that allow users to trade on the outcomes of real-world events. Participants buy and sell shares representing the potential outcomes of the event, with the implied probability of these outcomes shifting along with the price action of the shares. Prediction platforms Polymarket and Kalshi rose to prominence in 2024 when billions […]

Bitcoin price climbs 3% as gold divergence signals ‘significant upside’

Bitcoin’s failure to replicate gains in gold and stocks over the last six months may result in a delayed rally as BTC price returns to $65,000.

South Korea proposes mandatory asset disclosure for crypto influencers: report

Influencers would be required to reveal compensation tied to their recommendations, and the crypto assets they personally hold.

Strategy becomes most heavily shorted U.S. stock – but don't assume pure bearishness

Short interest in MSTR equals 14% of market cap, yet much of the positioning may reflect basis trades rather than outright bets on a continued decline.

US senator launches probe into Binance over Iran, Russia sanctions claims

Binance rejected the allegations, saying it flags suspicious activity, enforces strict compliance procedures and does not permit Iranian users on the platform.

Bitcoin bounces to $66K as rumors swirl over Jane Street selling algorithm

Bitcoin traders had mixed opinions over what caused a BTC price rebound past $66,000 as attention focused on Jane Street selling pressure.

Anchorage buys STRC as Wall Street shorts mount against Saylor’s Bitcoin proxy

Strategy has become the most-shorted large-cap US stock as hedge funds ramp up bearish bets, according to data from Goldman Sachs.

US seizes $61M in USDT linked to ‘pig butchering’ crypto fraud scheme

The $61 million USDT seizure in North Carolina shows how US authorities can trace and freeze stablecoin flows tied to pig butchering scams, as AI‑driven impersonation schemes surge.

Bitcoin ETFs post $258M inflows as institutional Q4 selling hits 25,000 BTC

US spot Bitcoin ETF flows turned green on Tuesday, with Fidelity and BlackRock leading gains despite persistent weak market sentiment.

Leading stablecoin Tether shrinks again as market cap looks set for second straight monthly drop

Growth of tether and other top stablecoins has stalled, posing risk to the broader crypto market.

Hong Kong to link new digital bond platform with regional tokenization hubs

Hong Kong will build a digital asset platform for tokenized bond issuance and settlement, while moving ahead with stablecoin licensing and CARF.

Hong Kong to issue first stablecoin issuer licenses next month: finance chief

Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the first licenses for fiat-referenced stablecoin issuers are expected to be approved in March.

Vitalik Buterin sold 17,000 ETH this month as ether fell 37%

The Ethereum co-founder's tracked wallets dropped from 241,000 ETH to 224,000 ETH in February, with sales routed through CoW Protocol in small batches to limit market impact.

Crypto firm with U.S. bank charter holds bitcoin holder Strategy's preferred stock

Anchorage Digital, the first federally chartered U.S. crypto bank, has added perpetual preferred stock in bitcoin treasury firm Strategy to its balance sheet.

North Carolina prosecutors seize $61 million in USDT tied to ‘pig butchering’ scam

The funds were traced to crypto wallets allegedly used to launder money stolen from victims lured online to fake trading platforms.

Anchorage Digital discloses holding in Strategy’s STRC, signals long-term conviction

Anchorage CEO Nathan McCauley stated that Anchorage Digital plans to 'build the future of BTC' with Strategy.

Dogecoin jumps 5% as breakout flips resistance into support

The token is consolidating around $0.0940–$0.0945 with higher lows, signaling constructive momentum after the breakout.

Bitcoin adoption is booming, even if its price isn’t: River

River reports that Bitcoin adoption surged in 2025, cementing it as a mature asset class, even as its price has halved since hitting a peak in October.

South Korean man indicted in alleged pesticide poisoning tied to crypto losses

South Korean prosecutors reportedly accused a man of poisoning a business partner with pesticide in a dispute over losses due to crypto trading.

Bitcoin bounces above $65,000 as dollar weakens and bullish hopes build

A broad uptick across tokens arrived alongside a softer greenback and a rally in Asian equities, though analysts remain split on whether the Feb. 5 lows will hold.

Bitcoin captures $65K after US stocks rebound from AI sell-off: Will it hold?

Bitcoin rallied above $66,000 following a positive close from US stock markets, putting Monday’s AI and tech-stock driven sell-off to rest. Will $60,000 remain the BTC bottom?

Payoneer joins rush of fintechs bidding for US bank charters

Coinbase, World Liberty Financial and Laser Digital are also in line for a banking charter in the US, after Crypto.com received conditional approval for a charter on Monday.

Bitcoin Depot to require ID for all transactions at its crypto ATMs

Bitcoin Depot is moving to require ID for all transactions as regulators have cracked down on crypto ATM operators over scams and money laundering concerns.

Stripe considers acquiring some or all of PayPal: Report

Bloomberg reports that Stripe is in early acquisition talks with PayPal as the payments giant has battled competition, leadership turmoil and an 85% stock drop from its peak.

Crypto lobby Blockchain Association pitches tax plan to Congress

The Blockchain Association urged Congress to exempt low-dollar crypto transactions and tax mining and staking rewards upon sale.

Anthropic says it's been targeted in massive distillation attacks

Anthropic alleges Chinese AI companies DeepSeek, Moonshot and MiniMax made 24,000 accounts and 16 million Claude exchanges to scrape its AI bot for training.

Bitwise acquires Chorus One, potentially paving way for more staked ETFs

Bitwise’s acquisition of Chorus One expands the company’s staking capabilities to more than 30 blockchains, including Solana, Hyperliquid, Monad, Avalanche and Sui.

Sen. Blumenthal investigates Binance following reports of Iran-linked sanctions evasion

Sen. Richard Blumenthal has opened an inquiry into crypto giant Binance following reports of potential sanctions violations.

ETH options turn bearish as traders prepare for extended Ether price downside

Ether faces a bearish trend as onchain fees and network deposits hit multiyear lows. Until derivatives metrics stabilize, ETH price remains at risk.

ESMA warns crypto perpetual derivatives likely fall under CFD rules

The EU authority tracking compliance under the MiCA framework issued a warning to those marketing crypto derivatives as “perpetual futures or perpetual contracts.”

Fintech giant Stripe circles possible PayPal acquisition: Bloomberg

Founded in the 1990s, PayPal is considered a pioneer in facilitating internet payments and normalizing digital wallets.

Crypto wallets for AI agents are creating a new legal frontier, says Electric Capital

As AI agents grow more autonomous, developers are already giving them crypto wallets, allowing software to hold assets, pay for services, trade tokens and even hire other agents. The technical pieces are falling into place. The legal ones are not.

Payments giant Stripe reportedly mulling PayPal acquisition. Here is what it means for crypto

Bloomberg reported that Stripe — which has growing stablecoin and blockchain ambitions — is exploring a deal for the embattled fintech.

Coinbase opens stock and ETF trading to all US users in multi-asset push

The exchange now allows US customers to trade thousands of stocks and ETFs commission-free alongside crypto, with 24/5 access and instant funding.

Kraken debuts tokenized stock perpetual futures for non-US traders

Kraken’s new contracts, built on the xStocks framework, offer up to 20x leverage on tokenized benchmarks tied to US equities and gold.

U.S. sanctions Russian firm Operation Zero following crypto-funded trade secret theft

The Treasury’s OFAC has sanctioned the Russian company Operation Zero following the guilty plea of a man who admitted to stealing software.

MoonPay launches ‘Agents,’ giving AI systems wallets and onchain cash flow

MoonPay debuts infrastructure enabling AI agents to transact with stablecoins onchain as both crypto and non-crypto companies race to build the “agent economy.”

Bitwise's Hunter Horsley says AI Is ‘unstoppable freight train’ for crypto, while Haun’s Monica urges caution

As artificial intelligence races ahead, some crypto executives believe it could become the force that finally pushes blockchain infrastructure into widespread use. Others aren’t convinced the leap is so straightforward.

Holders sold over 25,000 BTC worth of bitcoin ETFs shares last quarter: analyst

Shedding over 17,000 BTC worth of bitcoin ETF shares, Brevan Howard was the firm that reduced its exposure most.

Crypto isn't losing to AI, its just 'capitalism doing its job,' says Dragonfly

Comparisons between AI’s explosive consumer adoption and crypto’s trajectory misunderstand the nature of the products, Dragonfly's Haseeb Qureshi told CoinDesk in an interview.

Crypto’s biggest exchange fights back against allegations of moving billions of Iran-linked money

The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and Fortune all reported that investigators had been let go after identifying sanctions-violating transactions.

Key Bitcoin onchain signal may mark BTC’s next demand revival

Bitcoin remains pinned below $65,000 as random bouts of intense selling pressure persist, but one onchain indicator has stabilized, providing insight into when spot market demand may return.

Polymarket users favor Meteora in bets over ZachXBT crypto takedown

Users placed more than $7 million betting on the outcome of the crypto sleuth's investigation, expected to be announced on Thursday.

Millions in crypto funded tools to exploit U.S. software, Treasury says in new sanctions

An Australian national was said to sell cyber tools designed for the U.S. government and its allies to a Russian company known as Operation Zero.

Fintech and insurance giant TruStage pilots stablecoin geared for credit unions

TruStage and Block Time Financial are collaborating on a dollar-pegged stablecoin pilot geared for U.S. credit unions.

White House reiterates Trump has no plans to pardon Sam Bankman-Fried despite FTX founder’s social media push

Despite former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried's near-daily posting on X, his efforts to sway President Trump seem not to be working.

Longest Ether dip since 2022 ignored by whales: What’s next for ETH?

Ether whale order sizes are shrinking, while a $2 billion short cluster near $2,000 frame a tightening liquidity scenario for ETH after a sixth week of red price action.

The Daily: Analysts say full-blown bitcoin capitulation yet to come, Terraform Labs sues Jane Street over alleged insider trading, and more

The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

Viral tap trading money games on MegaETH, with Euphoria and Bread

Euphoria's Casey Craig & MegaETH's Bread discuss consumer DeFi, UX abstraction and turning on-chain options into a one-tap mobile experience.

Empery Digital shareholder demands sale of 4,000-plus Bitcoin treasury, resignations

A 9.8% shareholder has doubled down on calls for Empery Digital to sell its BTC holdings, return capital to investors and remove its CEO and board.

Fed proposes rule to deal with crypto debanking by scrapping 'reputation risk'

The proposal would cut the risk factor from Fed oversight and bar supervisors from pushing banks to cut off disfavored businesses, including in crypto.

Prediction market firms could be making $10 billion in yearly revenue by 2030, Citizens Bank says

The bank said rising volumes, tighter market structure and early institutional engagement are pushing prediction markets beyond their gambling roots toward a new asset class.

Bitcoin retakes $64,000, crypto miners rally, as AI-related software rout eases

Sellers are taking a breather as bitcoin's Fear & Greed Index plunged to levels never seen before.

Kraken rolls out round-the-clock perps for gold, major indexes and stocks like Apple, Nvidia and Tesla

These xStocks perps will provide eligible non-U.S. clients in over 110 countries with 24/7 tokenized equities exposure.

WisdomTree gets SEC approval for round-the-clock trading of tokenized MMF

The approval allows WisdomTree’s tokenized Treasury money market fund to trade and settle around the clock within the US regulatory framework.

21shares rolls out spot SUI ETF on Nasdaq, marking the latest fund tied to Sui to launch

Another ETF tracking the price of Sui has launched this week, as digital asset manager 21shares debuts the 21Shares Spot SUI ETF.

Binance CEO accuses WSJ of defamation over Iran sanctions report

Two major news outlets published similar reports on Monday claiming that Binance had fired or suspended employees involved in an investigation into crypto going to Iranian entities.

Stripe valuation jumps to $159 billion on back of tender offer

The company said its business customers generated $1.9 trillion in total volume in 2025, up 34% from the previous year.

Stripe's Bridge sees stablecoin volume quadruple as utility insulates from 'crypto winter'

The payments giant says Bridge, its stablecoin arm, saw its transaction volume sky-rocket through last year as stablecoin adoption is decoupling from crypto cycles.

What NYSE’s exploration of onchain systems means for financial markets

Tokenized securities, 24/7 trading and onchain settlement could allow the NYSE’s blockchain plans to reshape post-trade processes in financial markets.

Better, Framework Ventures reach $500M stablecoin mortgage financing deal

The deal channels crypto liquidity into US home loans, testing whether blockchain-based capital can fund traditional mortgage markets at scale.

Bitwise acquires institutional staking provider Chorus One to help expand services on over 30 proof-of-stake chains

The acquisition comes amid growing institutional interest in staking, particularly on Ethereum, where the amount of ETH sits at an all-time high.

Ethereum price drops to $1.8K as data suggests ETH bears are not done yet

Ether’s drop to $1,800 reflects weak technicals and onchain signals that point to continued downside risk as Ethereum ETF outflows persist.

Payoneer eyes federal oversight with OCC filing amid plans for a bank and new stablecoin

Payoneer filed an application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish PAYO Digital Bank and issue a stablecoin.

Bitcoin ‘fair value’ gap sets $45K target as AI woes haunt stocks, gold

BTC price targets stayed bearish with a zone of interest below $50,000 as macro assets saw increasing downside pressure at the Wall Street open.

Facebook owner Meta eyes stablecoin integration this year: report

Last May, Fortune reported that Meta was considering a stablecoin integration to reduce the costs of payments.

Nansen to set up Bhutan entity in Gelephu Mindfulness City

The blockchain analytics company will incorporate locally and hire in the kingdom's Special Administrative Region as the region advances its digital asset strategy.

Bitcoin vulnerable to ‘massive flush’ toward $55,000 as capital outflows accelerate, analysts warn

Analysts warn the bitcoin market is vulnerable to a deeper flush amid ETF outflows, miner selling and macro shocks.

SEC grants WisdomTree exemptive relief for 24/7 trading of regulated tokenized mutual fund

FINRA and the SEC will allow 24/7 trading and instant settlement for tokenized shares of the WisdomTree Treasury Money Market Digital Fund.

Kraken rolls out crypto-style, 24/7 perpetuals trading for tokenized U.S. stocks

The crypto exchange is bringing U.S. stocks closer to the crypto world, letting users trade derivatives of tokenized stocks around-the-clock and with 20x leverage.

Tether-backed crypto payments app Oobit unlocks global bank transfers

Oobit tapped routing infrastructure provider DTR to unlock wallet transfers to 'any bank account worldwide.'

Tether-backed Oobit adds crypto-to-bank transfers for local payment networks

The Tether-backed crypto payments app is expanding beyond retail spending with wallet-based off-ramps into domestic banking rails.

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