Malaysia Central Bank Set to Unveil Three Innovative Stablecoin and Tokenized Deposit Initiatives in 2026
Malaysia's central bank plans three initiatives involving stablecoins and tokenized deposits for wholesale payment use cases.
Hong Kong Introduces Enhanced Cryptocurrency Regulations to Enable Margin Financing and Perpetual Contracts
Hong Kong SFC issued guidance allowing licensed brokers to provide financing for crypto asset trading using a broader range of collateral.
Spark Launches Innovative Lending Suite to Gauge Institutional Interest in Onchain Stablecoins
Spark is rolling out Spark Prime and Spark Institutional Lending, aiming to turn its DeFi stablecoin stack into institutional margin and credit lines.
Franklin Templeton and Binance Introduce Tokenized Money Market Funds as Off-Exchange Collateral Solution
Franklin Templeton is letting institutions pledge tokenized money market fund shares as collateral for trading on Binance, while keeping the fund assets in off‑exchange custody.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Attract $167 Million in Investments, Almost Offsetting Last Week's Withdrawals
Spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $311 million inflows this week, nearly offsetting last week’s $318 million outflows, even as BTC fell 13%.
Stripe Enhances Agent Payments with New x402 Integration for USDC on Base Platform
Stripe launched x402-based USDC agent payments on Base as CoinGecko enabled $0.01 pay-per-request crypto data access.
Bitcoin Price Plummets 3% as Analyst Cautions Bulls Struggle to Reach $69,000 Milestone
Bitcoin analysis warned the $69,000 mark may end up as long-term resistance again, thanks to its significance in BTC price history.
Franklin Templeton and Binance Launch Innovative Program Allowing Institutions to Use Tokenized Money Funds as Collateral for Trading
The structure lets institutional traders keep assets in regulated custody while still deploying them in crypto markets.
White House Leaders Report Progress in Cryptocurrency Bill Discussions, But No Agreement Reached Yet
The second meeting between crypto and the banks at the White House over the crypto market structure bill has yet to come to an agreement on stablecoin provisions.
Crypto Super PAC Allocates $5 Million to Boost Barry Moore's Senate Campaign, According to Report
Crypto political action committee Fairshake spent roughly $130 million during the 2024 US elections to support pro-crypto candidates.
Bitcoin Dips Under $67,000 as Traders Assess Impact of Hawkish US Economic Forecast
One analyst cited Kevin Warsh's nomination as Fed chair as a hawkish signal, pointing to tighter liquidity and fewer rate cuts ahead.
Robinhood Unveils Innovative Ethereum Layer-2 Testnet to Enhance Tokenized Asset Trading
Robinhood is testing its own Arbitrum‑based Ethereum layer‑2, deepening its push into tokenized stocks and DeFi infrastructure alongside other major exchanges.
Galaxy’s Novogratz Suggests an End to the Era of Speculation in Cryptocurrency
Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz says crypto's high-risk, high-reward reputation could be replaced by lower, steadier returns brought by real-world asset tokenization.
LayerZero Introduces Zero Chain with Support from Citadel and ARK
Zero is scheduled to launch in the fall of 2026 and LayerZero Labs claims it can scale up to two million transactions per second by leveraging zero-knowledge proofs and Jolt.
Robinhood Reports Disappointing Q4 Earnings Amid Declining Crypto Revenue
Robinhood shares fell nearly 8% in after-hours trading as the platform’s record Q4 revenues weren’t enough to satisfy analysts’ predictions.
Tokenized Commodities Market Surpasses $6 Billion as Gold Prices Experience Unprecedented Surge
Tether Gold and the Paxos-listed PAX Gold account for over 95% of the tokenized commodities market, which is now outpacing tokenized stocks and funds.
Goldman Sachs Reduces Bitcoin ETF Holdings by 40% in Fourth Quarter
It held $1.06 billion in spot bitcoin ETFs and $1 billion in spot Ethereum ETFs as of the end of last year, according to its 13F filing.
White House Meeting Concludes Without Agreement as Banks Push for Stricter Regulations on Stablecoin Incentives
Banks remain adamant about restricting stablecoin yield, demanding tighter controls than what was stated in the bill's last draft text.
Former SafeMoon CEO Receives 8-Year Sentence for $9 Million Investment Fraud Scheme
SafeMoon’s former chief technology officer, Thomas Smith, has also pleaded guilty and is awaiting sentencing. Alleged co-conspirator Kyle Nagy remains at large.
Robinhood Unveils Public Testnet for Its New Blockchain Powered by Arbitrum
The testnet will support experimentation to identify issues and improve network stability ahead of a mainnet launch.
Gemini's Departure Poses Challenge for UK Officials Aiming to Establish a Thriving Crypto Hub
Industry groups and exchanges said the United Kingdom’s slow, overlapping crypto rules and compliance frictions are undermining its “global hub” ambition.
Mastermind of $73 Million Pig Butchering Crypto Scam Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
A US court sentenced Daren Li to 20 years in prison for leading a $73 million crypto pig butchering scam targeting American investors.
Canaan Reports Strongest Quarterly Performance in Three Years but Shares Drop 7%
Canaan’s fall on Tuesday sent its share price to $0.56, falling further from the $1 it must reclaim by July to avoid a potential Nasdaq delisting.
Individual Receives 20-Year Sentence for Involvement in Multi-Million Dollar Cryptocurrency Investment Scam
Daren Li received a 20-year sentence after admitting involvement in a $73.6 million crypto laundering conspiracy but remains a fugitive.
South Korea Launches Investigation into Bithumb Following Suspicious $43 Billion Bitcoin Disbursement
South Korean authorities launched an investigation into Bithumb after it mistakenly credited 620,000 BTC to users, adding to concerns about “paper Bitcoin” and internal controls.
Solana Treasuries Face Over $1.5 Billion in Unofficial SOL Losses
Public companies that amassed large Solana positions in 2025 have paused accumulation as equity markets reprice SOL-heavy balance sheets.
Significant Demand Zone Below $2000 Indicates Potential Future Movements for Ether Price
ETH’s market structure and fractal analysis from 2021 and 2024 provide insights where significant buy demand may exist. Currently, it’s on the downside.
Vitalik Buterin Outlines Ethereum's Future Contributions in an AI-Driven World
Buterin pitched Ethereum as an economic/coordination layer for decentralized, privacy-preserving AI systems rather than a race toward AGI.
Base App Enhances Focus on Onchain Trading by Eliminating Farcaster-Powered Talk Feed
The Base App has removed its Farcaster-powered social feed and is sunsetting creator rewards as it refocuses on onchain trading.
LMAX Launches Innovative Omnia Exchange for Seamless Integration of FX, Cryptocurrency, and Blockchain Settlement
LMAX has launched Omnia, a cross-asset exchange enabling 24/7 FX, crypto, and blockchain-based settlement through a single API interface.
UK Regulator Initiates High Court Proceedings Against HTX for Misleading Crypto Promotions
The UK’s financial watchdog sued Panama-based HTX exchange and unidentified persons, alleging illegal crypto promotions on social media despite warnings.
SBF Pursues New Trial for FTX Fraud Case After New Witness Testimony Emerges
Sam Bankman-Fried asked a federal appeals panel for a new trial in the FTX fraud case, arguing that new witness testimony could weaken the case that led to his 25-year
Bitcoin Traders Remain Cautious Despite 14% Price Surge: Insights into Their Reluctance to Embrace Bullish Sentiment
Bitcoin’s double-digit rebound and brief trading above $72,000 may confirm $60,000 was the bottom, but data shows top traders are refusing to open longs.
Citadel and Ark Invest Support LayerZero's Blockchain Launch in Collaboration with Google Cloud and DTCC
Citadel Securities and Ark Invest have bought LayerZero's native ZRO token, which appears to be a first for Citadel.
Lavish Lifestyles and Legal Consequences: Former SafeMoon CEO Sentenced to Eight Years for Cryptocurrency Fraud
Former CEO of SafeMoon US LLC, Braden John Karony, was sentenced to just over eight years in prison on Tuesday.
Robinhood Stock Declines Post-Earnings Report Amidst 38% Drop in Q4 Cryptocurrency Revenue
Bitstamp volumes helped soften the impact of weaker crypto trading on Robinhood as the company leans more on international activity.
Mayer Multiple Reaches 2022 Levels: What Does This Mean for Bitcoin's Price Bottom?
The Bitcoin Mayer Multiple reached 0.65, echoing the deep bear market conditions of 2022 and sparking debate on whether BTC's real bottom lies at $50,000 or lower.
Ledger Expands Functionality with OKX DEX Integration for Seamless On-Device Token Swaps
The integration allows Ledger users to execute multichain token swaps directly from the Wallet app while retaining hardware-based custody.
State Street Predicts Potential for 10% Drop in Dollar Value Amid Unexpected Federal Reserve Rate Cuts
State Street argues the US dollar could fall to multi-year lows if the Fed cuts rates more aggressively, a scenario that could shift capital toward Bitcoin and risk assets.
Circle Ventures Backs edgeX Ahead of Token Launch and Announces USDC Integration on EDGE Chain
Circle Ventures has invested an undisclosed sum in decentralized trading platform edgeX ahead of the project’s planned token launch.
Polymarket Joins Forces with Kaito AI to Enable Wagering on Brand Popularity and Public Opinion Trends
Polymarket is partnering with Kaito AI to expand an attention markets rollout tracking mindshare and sentiment, starting in March 2026.
The Daily Update: Strategy Expert Saylor Forecasts Bitcoin to Outperform S&P Returns, BitMine Invests $84 Million in ETH, and Tom Lee Highlights Promising Market Entry Point
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Phantom Chat Faces Investigation Following $264,000 Loss from Address Poisoning Incident
Phantom Chat is under scrutiny after a phishing attack drained $264,000 in Wrapped Bitcoin, renewing concerns over wallet UX and address poisoning scams.
UK Central Bank Engages Firms to Experiment with Key Components of Distributed Ledger Settlement Systems
The six-month central bank pilot brings together market infrastructure providers, banks and Web3 companies to assess how core UK markets could move onchain.
Uncommon Bitcoin Indicator Emerges: Could We See a 220% Price Surge for BTC?
Multiple long-term Bitcoin valuation models suggest that BTC’s drop to $60,000 opened up a rare discounted buying opportunity. Do traders and institutional investors agree?
Blockchain.com Achieves FCA Registration to Launch Crypto Asset Services in the UK
Founded in the UK in 2011, the company secured a MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) license last year, enabling it to operate across the EEA.
EU Explores Ban on Crypto Transactions with Russia to Strengthen Sanctions Enforcement, Reports Financial Times
The measures are intended to prevent the emergence of “heirs” to the Russian crypto exchange Garantex, which the EU sanctioned last year.
Tether Strengthens Position in Blockchain Technology with Strategic Investment in LayerZero Labs, Innovators Behind USDT0 Solutions
LayerZero's interoperability protocol has been used to create the omnichain version of Tether's stablecoin USDT.