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Binance finalizes $1 billion SAFU reserve conversion into bitcoin
Binance completed the $1 billion conversion of its SAFU insurance fund entirely into Bitcoin, holding 15,000 BTC.
UK selects HSBC as platform provider for tokenized government bond pilot
The UK Treasury selected HSBC Orion to provide the platform for its Digital Gilt Instrument pilot, aiming to issue tokenized sovereign bonds on a blockchain.
A Crypto Lender Has Halted Withdrawals: Is This Another FTX Moment?
Crypto lender BlockFills has temporarily stopped client deposits and withdrawals due to market volatility.
Binance CEO Richard Teng breaks down the ‘10/10’ nightmare that rocked crypto
Binance CEO Richard Teng stated the exchange didn't cause the Oct. 10 crypto liquidation event, attributing it to broader market factors and geopolitical tensions.
Ark Invest buys shares in Peter Thiel-backed Bullish for 10 straight days
Ark Invest purchased $11.6 million worth of Bullish shares for the tenth consecutive day, also buying Circle stock.
Thailand moves to Integrate crypto into local derivatives market
Thailand's SEC will broaden derivatives regulations to include digital assets as permissible underlying assets.
XRP Flashes Historic Rebound Hint, But Buying Drops 85% — What’s Next for Price?
XRP shows a bullish chart divergence, but collapsing buying pressure and high derivatives risk suggest the potential rebound is currently unconfirmed.
OKX Ventures backs STBL in partnership with Hamilton Lane and Securitize
OKX Ventures invested in STBL to launch an RWA-backed stablecoin on the X Layer blockchain via a partnership with Hamilton Lane and Securitize.
Binance SAFU Fund completes $1B Bitcoin accumulation
Binance finalized converting its $1 billion SAFU fund from stablecoins entirely into 15,000 BTC.
Crypto Market Sentiment Falls Into Extreme Fear: What Does It Mean for Investors?
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index dropped to 5, signaling Extreme Fear amid declining digital asset prices and global uncertainty.
Trump-linked WLFI's Zak Folkman teases forex platform at Consensus Hong Kong
WLFI co-founder Zak Folkman announced plans for a new forex platform, World Swap, at Consensus Hong Kong.
Uniswap (UNI) Price Jumps 40% on BlackRock News — Did the Rally Just Trap Retail Buyers?
Uniswap's 40% surge, fueled by BlackRock news, quickly reversed as whales sold into retail demand, trapping late buyers.
Dirham-Backed Stablecoin DDSC Launches on ADI Chain, Licensed by the UAE Central Bank
The Dirham-Backed Stablecoin DDSC, initiated by IHC and FAB, has launched on the ADI Chain with UAE Central Bank approval.
UK appoints HSBC for blockchain bond pilot
The UK Treasury appointed HSBC and Ashurst to lead a digital gilt trial using blockchain technology expected this year.
MicroStrategy Plans to Issue More Perpetual Preferred Stock: What It Means for MSTR
MicroStrategy plans to issue more perpetual preferred stock, branded "Stretch," to reduce investor volatility concerns tied to its common shares.
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says Midnight won't chase Monero, ZCash users
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson stated Midnight targets mainstream users needing default privacy, not existing Monero or ZCash maximalists.
MSTR's STRC returns to $100 par, poised to unlock more BTC accumulation
MicroStrategy's STRC preferred shares reclaimed $100 par, potentially enabling further bitcoin purchases.
Stellar Expands Asia Push With TopNod Wallet Integration
Stellar Development Foundation is integrating the TopNod non-custodial wallet to boost its expansion efforts across Asia.
Last week's rout delivered BTC's biggest realized loss ever; bottoming signals grow
Bitcoin recorded its largest-ever realized loss of $3.2 billion during a recent market rout, signaling potential market bottoming.
Charles Hoskinson announces late-March debut for Midnight, unveils privacy simulation platform
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson announced the privacy-focused Midnight blockchain will launch in late March, alongside a simulation platform.
How CertiK rebuilt trust after Huione-related backlash
CertiK's CEO stated they have no concrete IPO timeline despite recent reports, focusing instead on institutional upgrades post-Huione audit criticism.
Charles Hoskinson confirms deal to onboard LayerZero on Cardano
Input Output CEO Charles Hoskinson confirmed a deal to port the institutional-focused LayerZero onto the Cardano blockchain.
Crypto’s 2-Second Laundering Era: Hackers Now Move Before Victims Speak
Hackers now move stolen crypto assets within seconds, often before victims report the breach, according to a Global Ledger analysis.
Berachain Jumps 150% as Strategic Pivot Lifts BERA
BERA token surged over 150% following Berachain's strategic pivot to a revenue-focused business model and the expiration of a major refund clause.
BlackRock Says 1% Crypto Allocation in Asia Could Drive $2 Trillion in Inflows
A 1% crypto allocation shift in Asia's standard portfolios could bring nearly $2 trillion in new capital to the digital asset market.
Sonic Labs wants to ‘vertically integrate’ core apps to drive value to S token, hints at acquisitions
Sonic Labs plans to vertically integrate core applications to increase S token utility and value, potentially through acquisitions.
Tom Lee’s BitMine (BMNR) Stock Faces Cost-Basis Risk — Price Breakdown at 10%?
BitMine (BMNR) stock faces significant downside risk due to deep paper losses on its Ethereum holdings and bearish technical indicators.
XRP Ledger just flipped Solana in RWA tokenization value and the holder count reveals why
XRP Ledger surpassed Solana in tokenized real-world asset value due to concentrated, institutionally-focused 'represented assets.'
Zerohash adds Monad support to expand USDC stablecoin payments
Zerohash integrated support for the Monad blockchain and USDC on Monad to broaden stablecoin payment capabilities for its clients.
Why the US Jobs Data Makes a Worrying Case for Bitcoin
Stronger-than-expected US jobs data increases Treasury yields, delaying Fed rate cuts and creating a macro headwind for Bitcoin.
Coinbase rolls out AI tool to ‘give any agent a wallet’
Coinbase launched Agentic Wallets, infrastructure enabling autonomous AI agents to independently hold funds and transact on the blockchain.
MoonPay Launches Crypto Deposits Feature to Enable Cross-Chain Funding in Wallet in Telegram
MoonPay launched MoonPay Deposits, simplifying crypto transfers by automatically handling cross-chain swaps and bridging for users in Telegram's TON Wallet.
P2P Bitcoin marketplace Paxful sentenced for promoting illegal prostitution and money laundering
Paxful was ordered to pay $4 million after admitting to conspiring to promote illegal prostitution and money laundering.
Paxful crypto platform fined $4 million after prosecutors say it ‘profited from moving money for criminals’
Paxful was fined $4 million for profiting from inadequate anti-money laundering controls that facilitated criminal transactions.
MYX Falls Below $5 as Short Sellers Take Control — 42% Decline Risk Emerges
MYX Finance price dropped below $5.00, driven by increased short selling and bearish technical indicators, risking a significant decline.
Prediction markets hit $64 billion in 2025 but reliance on centralized logins has created a critical security flaw
Prediction markets reached $63.5 billion in 2025, but centralized login reliance creates significant security and integrity risks.
BlackRock exec says even a 1% crypto allocation in Asia could unlock $2 trillion in new flows
A BlackRock executive suggested a 1% crypto allocation in Asia could generate nearly $2 trillion in new market inflows.
Coinbase stock sinks 6% as analysts slash targets ahead of earnings
Coinbase stock dropped 6% as major analysts cut price targets ahead of its upcoming earnings report.
Tether could become ‘top 10 T-bill buyer’ this year, USAT CEO Bo Hines says
Tether USA CEO Bo Hines predicts the stablecoin issuer could become a top 10 buyer of U.S. Treasury bills this year.
Democrats press SEC’s Atkins over dropped crypto cases, Trump industry ties as agency shifts strategy
Democrats questioned SEC Chair Atkins about declining crypto enforcement and ties between dropped cases and Trump's crypto ventures.
If crypto rewards survive CLARITY Act banks are likely to rapidly build their own branded digital dollars
The stablecoin debate centers on whether rewards constitute deposits, potentially leading banks to create their own digital dollars if crypto rewards persist.
Solana DAT Upexi posts $179 million loss as SOL price slide hits treasury despite revenue doubling
Upexi reported an $179 million net loss due to unrealized losses on its SOL treasury, despite doubling revenue to $8.1 million.
U.S. DOJ hits Paxful for $4 million in case tied to illegal sex work, money laundering
Paxful was sentenced to pay a $4 million penalty for fostering illegal prostitution and violating money-laundering laws.
The Daily: White House stablecoin meeting ends in impasse, BlackRock taps Uniswap for direct onchain BUIDL trading, and more
A White House stablecoin meeting stalled, BlackRock integrated Uniswap for BUIDL trading, and LayerZero launched a new blockchain.
UK’s FCA sues Justin Sun–linked HTX over illegal crypto promotions
The UK's FCA sued HTX for illegally promoting crypto products to UK consumers despite prior warnings.
Motiv Builds Bitcoin Circular Economies, Empowering 750+ Peruvian Families Weekly
Motiv Peru is fostering grassroots Bitcoin circular economies, empowering over 750 families weekly through education and local trade.
‘XRP is the North Star for Ripple’: Garlinghouse keeps door open for more M&A in second half of 2026
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse suggested the company might resume acquisitions in the second half of 2026 after a period focused on integration.
Hong Kong remains committed to digital assets but feels competition from an ‘aggressive’ UAE
Hong Kong is committed to digital assets but faces competitive pressure from the UAE's aggressive regulatory approach.
DCG’s Barry Silbert: 5%-10% of bitcoin ‘will find its way into privacy-focused crypto’ like Zcash
Barry Silbert predicts 5-10% of bitcoin investment will shift to privacy-focused cryptocurrencies like Zcash, citing the growing importance of financial privacy.
Crypto-Lender BlockFills Suspends Client Deposits and Withdrawals As Crypto Market Slumps
Crypto-lender BlockFills has temporarily halted client deposits and withdrawals due to recent market conditions.
Gen Z 'nihilism' is fueling a $100 trillion crypto derivatives boom, in response to a broken system
Gen Z's 'economic nihilism,' driven by inaccessible housing, fuels massive speculation in crypto derivatives and prediction markets.
Solana Pins Its $75 Support on Short-Term Buyers — Can Price Survive This Risky Setup?
Solana is relying on short-term buyers defending the $75 support level following a pullback triggered by bearish divergence and increased exchange inflows.
Bybit partners with Doppler Finance to launch XRP yield products
Bybit partnered with Doppler Finance to introduce XRP yield products on its Earn platform, enhancing XRP utility.
Tokenization news: Ondo and Securitize discuss at Consensus Hong Kong
Executives from Ondo and Securitize stated that utility and compliance, not hype, will drive the next phase of asset tokenization.
SEC's Paul Atkins grilled on crypto enforcement pull-back, including with Justin Sun, Tron
SEC Chair Paul Atkins faced questioning regarding the agency's reduced crypto enforcement and the paused case against Justin Sun.
Paxos Labs and Aleo launch private stablecoin USAD on Aleo mainnet
Paxos Labs launched USAD, a privacy-preserving, dollar-pegged stablecoin, on the Aleo Network's mainnet.
JPMorgan bullish on crypto for rest of year as institutional flows set to drive recovery
JPMorgan is positive on crypto for 2026, expecting institutional inflows and regulatory clarity to drive a market rebound.
Jack Dorsey’s Cash App eliminates fees on large Bitcoin purchases and recurring buys
Cash App has eliminated fees on Bitcoin purchases over $2,000 and all recurring buys to promote Bitcoin use.
Bitcoin reaches highest volatility since 2022 as BTC drops to $66K
Bitcoin's short-term volatility spiked to its highest level since 2022 following a drop to $66,000.
Ethereum news: MetaMask expands debit card nationwide across US after EU pilot
MetaMask is expanding its blockchain-based debit card across the entire U.S. following a successful pilot in Europe and the U.K.
Why crypto venture capitalists at Consensus Hong Kong are playing a 15-year game
Crypto VCs at Consensus Hong Kong are recalibrating strategies, focusing on proven sectors like stablecoins while making selective, long-term bets on emerging areas like AI.
Gen Z trusts code over bank promises
Gen Z and millennials trust crypto transparency far more than traditional financial institutions due to past failures.
Crypto news: BlockFills halts withdrawals, restricts trading, according to reports
Institutional crypto platform BlockFills has reportedly suspended client deposits and withdrawals amid sharp crypto market volatility.
Standard Chartered and B2C2 Form Partnership to Help Institutions Access Crypto
Standard Chartered and B2C2 partnered to enhance institutional access to crypto markets by integrating banking infrastructure with digital asset liquidity.
UK FCA seeks to block Justin Sun-linked HTX after alleged breaches of crypto marketing rules
The UK's FCA is taking legal action against crypto exchange HTX for allegedly violating financial promotion rules and continuing illegal marketing practices.
The Protocol: Robinhood unveils its layer-2 testnet
Robinhood launched the public testnet for its Arbitrum-based layer-2 blockchain, Robinhood Chain, aiming for tokenized asset trading.
CME-backed crypto lender BlockFills halts withdrawals, says it’s working to restore liquidity
Crypto firm BlockFills has suspended client deposits and withdrawals due to recent market conditions, while trading remains partially available.
Bitcoin Price Approaches $60,000, Eyes Multi-Month Bottom
Bitcoin's price fell sharply toward $60,000, but research suggests this may be a local bottom based on extreme market indicators.
AI likely to think better, more strategically than humans in 2 years, SingularityNET CEO says
SingularityNET CEO Ben Goertzel predicts AI will surpass human strategic thinking within two years.
Bitcoin price is sliding today because the government admitted nearly 1 million jobs from last year never existed
Bitcoin dropped about 3% as Treasury yields rose after the BLS reported steady January jobs but drastically revised down nearly one million jobs from 2025.