Crypto Social Isn’t Dead, It’s Just Changing Hands
In late January, Farcaster handed its protocol, client and Base launchpad to infrastructure provider Neynar, while Lens Protocol moved stewardship from Avara to Mask Network. The rapid leadership swaps reignited debate over whether crypto‑social is a dead experiment. Analysts argue the first wave faltered because it prioritized ideology over product quality, distribution and network effects, not because decentralization is flawed. The conversation is now shifting toward social financial networks and novel experiments like AI‑agent‑driven Moltbook, suggesting a strategic reset rather than an industry collapse.
Kananga Launches Tokenized MMF. CIMB Partners Ant for Tokenized Deposits
Kenanga Investment Bank has unveiled its Myrra tokenization platform, issuing two tokenized money‑market funds on the Stellar blockchain – a first for Malaysia. At the same time, CIMB, the country’s second‑largest bank, announced a partnership with Ant International to explore...
Nigeria’s Crypto Exchanges Must Now Report Trades, but Enforcement Remains Unclear
Nigeria’s tax authority has mandated that all crypto exchanges upload daily transaction logs to a new e‑reporting portal, a rule that took effect in January 2026. The requirement aims to broaden the tax base and fund the country’s expanding fiscal...
Coinbase Employees Reportedly Face Wise “Payment Blocks” Amid UK Banking Crackdown
A LinkedIn post alleges that Wise has blocked payroll payments from Coinbase to UK‑based employees, disrupting their finances. Coinbase acknowledged the post but offered no further comment, while Wise has not responded. Wise’s Acceptable Use Policy prohibits direct crypto transactions...
Circle Reveals Plans for Native Arc Token
Circle’s chief executive Jeremy Allaire announced on the Q4 2025 earnings call that the firm is actively exploring a native token for its Arc blockchain. The Arc network, launched on a public testnet in October 2025, is tailored for stablecoin issuance with...
Aeternum Botnet Shifts Command Control to Polygon Blockchain
Aeternum, a newly discovered botnet loader, has moved its command‑and‑control (C2) infrastructure onto the Polygon blockchain, using smart contracts to issue instructions. By writing commands as immutable blockchain transactions, the botnet eliminates the traditional servers and domains that law‑enforcement typically...
Resolv and Centrifuge Launch $100 Million Tokenized Credit Strategy on Aave
Centrifuge and Resolv are deploying up to $100 million of JAAA, a tokenized AAA‑rated credit fund, as leveraged collateral on Aave Horizon, creating the largest real‑world asset loop in DeFi to date. Resolv will lock JAAA to generate yield for its...
Crypto Hedge Funds Emerge as Lifeline for Stressed Digital Asset Treasury Companies
Crypto hedge funds are emerging as a lifeline for digital‑asset treasury companies (DATCOs) after a sharp crypto downturn erased much of the upside from their buy‑and‑hold model. DATCOs raised more than $15 bn in 2023, but equity values have slumped 60‑70%...
US Regional Banks Build Tokenised Deposit Network
A consortium of five US regional banks—First Horizon, Huntington Bancshares, KeyCorp, M&T Bank and Old National Bancorp—has announced the creation of the Cari Network, a permissioned blockchain platform for tokenised deposits. The pilot will launch in the third quarter with...
“I’ve Never Been on Leave”: Busha Co-Founder Moyo Sodipo on Seven Years Building a Crypto Company
Busha co‑founder and COO Moyo Sodipo reflects on seven years of building Nigeria’s leading crypto exchange, highlighting how the COVID‑19 pandemic accelerated user growth and cemented the firm’s vision beyond a trend. He describes the personal sacrifices involved, noting he...
CoreWeave Inc (CRWV) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Galaxy Digital reported a GAAP net loss of $241 million for 2025, but generated $34 million of adjusted EBITDA despite a 10% crypto market cap decline. Digital assets adjusted gross profit rose 67% year‑over‑year to $5 million, while Global Markets...
US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Could Lose 30% in One Ruling as Bitfinex Battle Intensifies
The U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is reported to hold about 328,372 BTC, valued at roughly $21.6 billion. Approximately 94,643 of those coins are tied to the 2016 Bitfinex hack and are subject to a court‑ordered restitution that could remove about 30 %...
Singapore Sees Cyber Scams Soar 61% as Global Taskforce Warns of Widespread Crime
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) warned that cyber‑enabled fraud is now a top money‑laundering threat in 90% of the jurisdictions it assessed. Singapore alone saw a 61% jump in scam cases over the past two years, while the United...
Is Crypto Growing Up? Tether Risk, Stripe’s Stablecoin Play, and the GENIUS Act Explained
Crypto is re‑entering startup discussions, but the focus has shifted from hype to regulation and infrastructure. At ETH Denver, low attendance underscored a market pause, while Washington’s GENIUS and Clarity Acts promise clearer stablecoin rules. Stripe is quietly assembling a...
What Early Bitcoin Architect Adam Back Thinks of This Cycle
Early Bitcoin pioneer Adam Back said volatility is normal given Bitcoin’s adoption cycle, even as regulatory clarity and institutional ETFs improve market access. He noted Bitcoin has fallen about 26% over the past year despite a more crypto‑friendly policy environment,...
Truist Offers Crypto Trading to Private Wealth Clients
Truist’s private‑wealth division is now offering spot Bitcoin exchange‑traded funds from Fidelity and BlackRock, both SEC‑registered. The ETFs give high‑net‑worth clients regulated crypto exposure through advisors or the self‑directed Truist Trade platform. The launch follows regulatory clarity from the GENIUS...
Blockfills Co-Founder and CEO Nicholas Hammer Has Stepped Down
Blockfills co‑founder and CEO Nicholas Hammer stepped down, with Joseph Perry named interim chief executive. The crypto lender disclosed $75 million in losses and halted client deposits and withdrawals on Feb 11, 2026. The firm, which processed $60 billion in 2025 trading volume,...
Blockchain Forensics: Recover Stolen Crypto Guide for 2026
The guide outlines immediate steps—freezing accounts, documenting the transaction hash, and securing credentials—to halt further loss after a crypto theft. It explains how to use blockchain explorers to trace stolen funds to destination addresses, often ending at regulated exchanges. Professional...
CoinCraddle Enables Private XMR to BTC Swaps Enhancing User Privacy and Flexibility in Crypto Exchanges
CoinCraddle has launched private, non‑custodial swaps between Monero (XMR) and Bitcoin (BTC), allowing users to convert the privacy‑focused coin into the world’s most liquid cryptocurrency without any registration. The service offers instant execution, transparent fees starting at 0.3 % and supports...
Safe Multisigs Offers SG-FORGE’s Euro Stablecoin to Boost On-Chain Savings
Safe Labs announced that its Safe{Wallet} will now support EUR CoinVertible, a euro‑pegged stablecoin issued by Societe Generale‑FORGE, through a dedicated Morpho vault. Users can deposit the stablecoin, earn DeFi yield, and access a limited‑time campaign offering extra EURCV rewards. Steakhouse Financial will...
New Research Platform Quorix Delivers Insights on the Convergence of DeFi, AI, Biotech & Physical Intelligence
Quorix, a new private research platform, concentrates on the convergence of decentralized finance, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and physical intelligence. It delivers structured, forward‑looking analysis for venture capital funds, family offices, angel investors, and tech founders seeking cross‑sector insights. By mapping...
Tokenized US Treasurys Rise by over $1B Since Start of 2026
Tokenized US Treasury market grew to $10.8 billion, up $1.9 billion since the start of 2026. The sector has expanded 50× since 2024, propelled by BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), now worth over $1.2 billion. Growth persisted despite a broad crypto...
Billionaire Alan Howard’s Crypto Incubator WebN Closes Down
WebN Group, the blockchain incubator backed by billionaire Alan Howard, is shutting down after seeding a portfolio that includes KAIO, Twinstake, TruFin and Geometry. The venture studio also received backing from Nomura’s Laser Digital and has moved several staff members...
Enterprise-Grade Digital Asset Wallets to Watch in 2025: Features and Cost Considerations
Enterprises are shifting digital‑asset wallets from consumer‑grade tools to core financial infrastructure, emphasizing security, scalability, and compliance. Multi‑Party Computation (MPC) has become a standard for distributed transaction signing, reducing single points of failure. Vendors are evaluated on access controls, integration...
Meta’s Digital Dollar Comeback Could Unlock a $1 Trillion Treasury Shift Washington Is Not Ready For
Meta is planning to introduce stablecoin‑based payments in the second half of 2026 by partnering with a third‑party provider, avoiding the need to issue its own token. The initiative leverages the 2025 GENIUS Act’s regulatory framework, positioning digital dollars as...
Bitcoin Climbs Above $68,500, Circle Leads Crypto Stocks Higher, as Bounce Strengthens
Bitcoin surged past $68,500 on Wednesday, posting a 6% gain in 24 hours and wiping out the early‑week dip below $63,000. The rally lifted major altcoins, with Ethereum reclaiming the $2,000 level and several midsized tokens climbing over 10%. Derivative...
Bitcoin Daily Gains Near 5% as Analysis Eyes Bullish 'Rotation' From Gold
Bitcoin surged past $67,000 on Wednesday, posting a 4.5% daily gain despite fresh U.S. tariff announcements. The rally brought the price close to the 200‑week exponential moving average, now sitting around $68,330, a level analysts view as decisive support. Traders...
Bitcoin Treasury Firm GD Culture Set to Sell BTC Holdings to Fund Share Buybacks
GD Culture Group’s board approved the sale of a portion of its 7,500‑bitcoin reserve to finance a $100 million share‑repurchase program. The Bitcoin stash, now worth roughly $497 million, reflects a $344 million unrealized loss from its $841.5 million acquisition cost. Management retains discretion...
Payoneer Applies for Bank Charter
Payoneer has filed an application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a U.S. national trust bank charter, to be branded as PAYO Digital Bank. The charter would let the firm issue, send and receive stablecoins, provide...
TBD Raises $3M in Funding
TBD, a New York‑based prediction‑market protocol provider, announced a $3 million funding round. The round was led by CMT Digital and ParaFi, with participation from Jump Crypto. The capital will be deployed to scale operations and accelerate development of its verified...
Strategy Yield Wrapper Lands in Europe as 21Shares Lists STRC ETP
21Shares has launched the Strategy Yield ETP (ticker STRC NA) on Euronext Amsterdam, giving European investors direct exposure to Michael Saylor’s Strategy preferred stock. The product is backed by Strategy’s 717,722 BTC treasury—valued around $47 billion—and offers a variable 11.25% annualized dividend. It marks...
Revolut Among 4 Companies Chosen to Test Stablecoins in UK Sandbox
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has chosen Revolut, Monee Financial Technologies, ReStabilise and VVTX to join a dedicated stablecoin cohort within its regulatory sandbox. The four firms will test issuance, payments, wholesale settlement and crypto‑trading use cases in a controlled...
Quantoz Partners with Visa to Unlock Stablecoin Spending at the Checkout
Quantoz Payments has become a direct Visa principal member, allowing it to issue virtual Visa debit cards and act as a BIN sponsor for fintechs. The partnership lets customers spend regulated e‑money and stablecoins on any Visa‑accepted merchant, including online,...
South Korea Moves to Require Crypto, Stock Influencers to Disclose Holdings: Report
South Korea is drafting amendments to its capital market and virtual‑asset laws that will compel social‑media personalities who promote cryptocurrencies or stocks to disclose both their holdings and any compensation received. The rule targets individuals who repeatedly offer advice through...
FG Nexus Sells Another $14M in Ether as Losses Mount on Treasury Bet
FG Nexus, a publicly listed Ethereum treasury firm, sold 7,550 ETH worth roughly $14 million, adding to a series of disposals that have locked in over $80 million in losses. The company originally accumulated 50,770 ETH at an average price of $3,860 per coin...
Aave Governance Dispute Escalates as ACI and Aave Labs Publish Dueling Reports
A governance dispute has erupted in the Aave ecosystem as the Aave Chan Initiative (ACI) and Aave Labs released conflicting reports on the protocol’s historical funding and contributions. ACI’s transparency report estimates $86 million in lifetime capitalization for Aave Labs and...
Sovos and Label Partner on CARF Reporting
Sovos and Label have teamed up to launch a joint CARF compliance solution for digital‑asset platforms, integrating Label’s CARF automation with Sovos’ 1099‑DA and broader tax reporting capabilities. The offering, branded Label CARF + Sovos 1099‑DA, automates onboarding, transaction aggregation, foreign‑exchange valuation...
Russia Moves to Bring Crypto Market Under Full State Control
Russia's central bank and finance ministry are drafting legislation to establish a fully regulated domestic cryptocurrency market. The bill, slated for Duma submission in March, would require licensed exchanges, depositories, brokers and asset managers under Central Bank supervision, taking effect...
What Is a Crypto Market Making Program and How to Choose the Right One
Crypto market‑making programs have moved from ad‑hoc trading to formalized partnerships between exchanges and professional liquidity providers. Platforms such as WhiteBIT set explicit performance metrics—spread width, order size, uptime—to ensure continuous quoting and stable order books. Infrastructure advances, especially crypto...
Investing in Digital Assets Without Full Crypto Exposure>
Financial advisors are eager to tap the long‑term upside of digital assets but are constrained by volatility and client comfort. The industry is shifting from speculative token trades to real‑world blockchain applications in data centers, AI workloads, and fintech services....
6 Ways Crypto Betting Aligns With Fintech’s Rapid Innovation Culture
Crypto prediction markets are emerging as a fintech‑adjacent innovation, letting users bet on price thresholds using digital assets. These platforms mirror fintech’s rapid‑iteration cycles, permissionless onboarding, real‑time trading, automated clearing, micro‑sized contracts, and crowd‑driven data analytics. By treating probability as...
ETH Slides 35% in a Month as ETF Flows Turn Negative
Ethereum’s spot ETFs saw a sharp contraction, with holdings falling from over 6.1 million ETH in late January to about 5.8 million ETH by Feb. 23, trimming total assets from $18.6 billion to roughly $11.9 billion. The price of ETH dropped about 35% over the...
Milo Hits $100million Milestone in Crypto Mortgages Following Record $12million Deal
Fintech firm Milo announced it has originated over $100 million in crypto‑backed mortgages, highlighted by a record $12 million single transaction. The company attributes its growth to AI‑enhanced underwriting, real‑time collateral monitoring, and a zero‑margin‑call track record. Interest rates average...
Fluid Proposes Establishing a Foundation Funded by $3M Annual Grant From DAO
Fluid DAO’s governance has put forward a proposal to create a Cayman‑registered non‑profit foundation that would own the protocol’s smart‑contract code, front‑end, domains and trademarks. The foundation would be funded by a $250,000 monthly grant—about $3 million a year—drawn from the...
21Shares Launches TSUI ETF on Nasdaq
21Shares has launched the TSUI exchange‑traded fund on Nasdaq, giving U.S. investors a regulated, spot‑based way to own the Sui (SUI) token. The ETF trades alongside traditional equities, allowing brokerage accounts to access crypto without custodial hurdles. At launch, SUI...
Better Turns to Stablecoin for Warehouse Funding Alternative
Better.com announced it will use a US‑backed stablecoin to finance its mortgage warehouse line, marking a first for a major U.S. mortgage originator. The company plans to tap USDC on a public blockchain to raise short‑term capital, bypassing traditional bank...
Crypto Markets Struggle as BTC Slips Below $64K
Bitcoin slipped below $64,000 on Feb. 24, pulling the total crypto market down 2.5% to roughly $2.27 trillion. The decline marked a 3% daily drop for BTC and a 6% weekly loss, with Ethereum and other top‑10 tokens also posting losses. Analysts...
Meta Explores Stablecoin Revival, Eyes Partnership with Stripe
Meta has issued a request for proposals to launch a new stablecoin this year, signaling a revival of its earlier Libra/Diem ambitions. The company is reportedly exploring a partnership with payments leader Stripe to tap its infrastructure and expertise. This...
Multifaceted Phishing Scheme Deceives Bitpanda Customers
Cybersecurity firm Cofense uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign that impersonates cryptocurrency broker Bitpanda. The fake site replicates Bitpanda’s login and adds a counterfeit multi‑factor authentication flow to harvest credentials, names, phone numbers, addresses, and birth dates. Attackers host the clone...
Crypto: US Outflows Extend Streak Amid Weak Volumes
Digital‑asset investment products saw a $288 million net outflow last week, extending a five‑week losing streak and bringing cumulative withdrawals to $4.0 billion. Trading volume fell to $17 billion, the lowest level since July 2025, indicating waning investor conviction. US investors led the outflows...