UpToDay – Crypto

Stories & Sources - 1. Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF is set to debut on NYSE Arca on Wednesday with a 0.14% fee. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/morgan-stanley-bitcoin-etf-debut-wednesday?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 2. Coinbase secured an Australian license and plans to offer crypto and equity perpetuals, with futures and options later. — https://www.theblock.co/post/396642/coinbase-wins-australian-license?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 3. The FDIC proposed a stablecoin issuer framework following enactment of the GENIUS law and is seeking public input. — https://www.theblock.co/post/396588/fdic-proposes-ruleset-stablecoin-issuers-following-genius-enactment?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 4. Seven institutions, including UBS, Sygnum, and PostFinance, launched a sandbox for a regulated Swiss franc stablecoin running through 2026. — https://www.theblock.co/post/396650/swiss-franc-stablecoin-sandbox?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. CME Group plans 24/7 crypto derivatives trading from May 29 and will add Avalanche and Sui contracts. — https://www.theblock.co/post/396534/cme-group-24-7-crypto-derivatives-trading-may-29-avalanche-sui-contracts?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. The SEC acknowledged flaws in past crypto enforcement and said it dismissed seven cases, including against Binance and Coinbase. — https://www.theblock.co/post/396620/sec-admits-flaws-past-crypto-enforcement?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Not financial advice. This newscast is for information and general education only and may not be accurate or complete. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional before making any investment or financial decisions.

Stories & Sources - 1. Strategy reports a $14.5 billion unrealized loss on its bitcoin holdings for Q1 2026, alongside a deferred tax asset tied to the on-paper decline. — https://www.theblock.co/post/396408/strategy-14-5-billion-unrealized-loss-bitcoin-holdings-q1-2026?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 2. Spot bitcoin ETFs see their largest single-day inflow in six weeks, totaling $471 million, as analysts point to renewed institutional confidence. — https://www.theblock.co/post/396499/bitcoin-etfs-largest-day-inflow-six-weeks?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 3. Tom Lee's Bitmine accelerates Ethereum purchases with 71,252 ETH, described as its largest weekly haul since December. — https://www.theblock.co/post/396398/tom-lees-bitmine-accelerates-ethereum-buying-with-71252-eth-largest-weekly-haul-since-december?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 4. Bernstein reiterates a $67 price target on Figure, citing March loan volume topping $1 billion for the first time and projecting over 100% upside. — https://www.theblock.co/post/396513/bernstein-sees-over-100-upside-for-figure-as-monthly-loan-volume-tops-1-billion-for-first-time?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. Chaos Labs exits as a top Aave risk manager amid a governance dispute, adding to a list of major contributors leaving the project. — https://www.theblock.co/post/396458/top-aave-risk-manager-chaos-labs-exits-amid-governance-dispute?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. Polymarket plans a full trading engine overhaul and a native stablecoin, with upgrades rolling out over the next two to three weeks. — https://www.theblock.co/post/396450/polymarket-unveils-plans-trading-engine-overhaul-native-stablecoin?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Not financial advice. This newscast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice. Crypto assets are volatile, and you could lose money. Always do your own research and consider consulting a qualified professional.

Stories & Sources - 1. China urges banks to use blockchain and privacy computing to expand small-business financing and improve data transparency. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/china-tax-authority-banks-implement-blockchain-lending?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 2. Bitcoin pushed above 69,000 dollars as ceasefire-talk hopes lifted markets and liquidations fueled a short squeeze. — https://decrypt.co/363361/bitcoin-hits-weekly-high-over-69k-on-us-iran-ceasefire-hopes-as-oil-slides - 3. Circle published a phased plan to make its Arc layer-1 more quantum-resistant, starting with opt-in wallets and signatures at mainnet. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/circle-quantum-proof-roadmap-layer-1-arc?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 4. Security researchers warn North Korean IT workers have infiltrated DeFi teams for years, as Drift tied a 280 million dollar exploit to DPRK-linked actors. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/dprk-workers-have-worked-on-countless-protocols-since-defi-summer-cybersec-analyst?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 5. Apple removed Jack Dorsey's peer-to-peer messaging app Bitchat from China's App Store after a request from the Cyberspace Administration of China. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitchat-jack-dorsey-china-app-store-removed?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 6. China's blockchain data-infrastructure push continues alongside tight crypto controls, with a 2029 rollout target and large investment expectations. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/china-tax-authority-banks-implement-blockchain-lending?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound Not financial advice. This newscast is for general information only and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice. Crypto assets are volatile. Do your own research and consider your risk tolerance.

Stories & Sources - 1. Drift Protocol says its roughly $280 million exploit followed months of deliberate, in-person social engineering and device compromise. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/drift-protocol-exploit-preparation-preliminary-findings?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 2. Industry voices warn an "existential" token problem as supply growth dilutes returns and breaks the link between fundamentals and price. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-existential-token-problem-supply-outpaces-value-creation?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 3. DWF Labs research says more than 80% of tokens trade below their generation price, as early supply pressure weighs on new launches. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-existential-token-problem-supply-outpaces-value-creation?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 4. Anthropic files to create "AnthroPAC," an employee-funded political action committee registered with the FEC. — https://decrypt.co/363355/ai-giant-anthropic-anthropac-clash-trump-administration - 5. Anthropic's political move comes amid a dispute with the Trump administration over Pentagon use of its Claude model and a court-ordered injunction. — https://decrypt.co/363355/ai-giant-anthropic-anthropac-clash-trump-administration Not financial advice. This newscast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice.

Stories & Sources - 1. Report says Tether may delay a fundraising round if demand falls short at a $500 billion valuation, as it moves toward a full USDT audit. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/tether-may-delay-fundraising-500b-valuation-demand-report?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 2. Charles Schwab says spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading with custody on its platform is imminent, targeting the first half of 2026. — https://decrypt.co/363336/charles-schwab-bitcoin-ethereum-spot-trading - 3. Bitcoin miner MARA cuts about 15% of staff after selling more than $1.1 billion in BTC, as it pivots toward energy and AI data center infrastructure. — https://decrypt.co/363263/bitcoin-miner-mara-slashes-workforce-selling-billion-btc - 4. Drift Protocol exploit fallout grows, with 20 Solana protocols confirming exposure and estimated losses around $285 million, as Elliptic flags DPRK-like laundering patterns. — https://nulltx.com/solana-crisis-deepens-as-20-protocols-confirm-exposure-to-285m-drift-hack/ - 5. ZachXBT accuses Circle of slow USDC freezes across more than $420 million in alleged illicit funds, including the Drift Protocol exploit. — https://www.theblock.co/post/396296/blockchain-sleuth-zachxbt-accuses-circle-slow-usdc-freezes-420-million-illicit-funds?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. JPMorgan says crypto flows fell to $11 billion in Q1, about one-third of the first quarter last year. — https://www.theblock.co/post/396327/jpmorgan-crypto-flows-drop-11-billion-q1?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Not financial advice. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice.

Stories & Sources - 1. ICE completes its Polymarket investment, bringing the total to $1.6 billion as the prediction-market race intensifies. — https://decrypt.co/362596/nyse-parent-company-finalizes-polymarket-investment-1-6-billion - 2. Kalshi's valuation climbs to $22 billion after a $1 billion raise, as election-contract momentum continues. — https://decrypt.co/362596/nyse-parent-company-finalizes-polymarket-investment-1-6-billion - 3. Lawmakers and states move to curb prediction-market trading over insider-info and contract-type concerns. — https://decrypt.co/362596/nyse-parent-company-finalizes-polymarket-investment-1-6-billion - 4. TRM Labs says prediction markets have topped $20 billion in monthly volume, with geopolitics driving most activity. — https://www.theblock.co/post/395454/prediction-markets-top-20-billion-in-monthly-volume-as-geopolitics-now-drives-majority-of-activity-trm-labs?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. Binance Australia Derivatives is fined $6.9 million after the court finds client misclassification and onboarding failures. — https://www.theblock.co/post/395437/binance-australia-derivatives-fined-6-9-million-over-compliance-and-onboarding-failures?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. A US judge blocks the Pentagon's Anthropic supply-chain label and pauses a federal directive to stop using Claude. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-court-temporarily-blocks-trump-supply-chain-risk-against-anthropic?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound Not financial advice. This newscast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice.

Stories & Sources - 1. Fannie Mae is preparing to accept crypto-backed mortgages, allowing borrowers to pledge digital assets as collateral. — https://www.theblock.co/post/395253/fannie-mae-to-accept-crypto-backed-mortgages-in-first-for-us-housing-finance-wsj?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 2. Franklin Templeton and Ondo plan tokenized ETFs with 24/7 trading through crypto wallets, initially for non-US investors. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/franklin-templeton-ondo-to-launch-tokenized-etfs-with-24-7-trading-via-crypto-wallets?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 3. Visa is joining the Canton Network as a Super Validator to support privacy-preserving on-chain payments and settlement for institutions. — https://decrypt.co/362327/visa-payments-canton-network-super-validator - 4. Coinbase is integrating Chainlink Data Streams to bring exchange market data, including order books and derivatives, on-chain. — https://nulltx.com/coinbase-brings-its-market-data-on-chain-through-chainlink-in-push-toward-smarter-defi-infrastructure/ - 5. Startale Group closed a $63 million Series A to scale its Strium Layer 1 for institutional tokenized securities and RWA trading. — https://www.theblock.co/post/395025/startale-group-63-million-series-a?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. Mizuho kept an outperform rating on Mastercard and a $666 price target after Mastercard's BVNK acquisition, calling it a crypto-fiat connector. — https://www.theblock.co/post/395165/mastercard-crypto-fiat-network-connector-bvnk-acquisition-mizuho?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Not financial advice. This newscast is for general information only and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice. Cryptocurrency and digital asset markets are volatile. Do your own research and consider your risk tolerance.

Stories & Sources - 1. NYSE teams with Securitize to develop standards for tokenized real-world assets and support blockchain-native securities on an always-on platform. — https://decrypt.co/362185/wall-streets-crypto-ties-deepen-nyse-securitize-tokenized-securities - 2. BMO joins CME Group and Google Cloud to bring tokenized cash and deposits to institutional clients around the clock. — https://decrypt.co/362188/bmo-first-bank-cme-tokenized-cash-platform-google-cloud - 3. Tether says a Big Four accounting firm will conduct its first full independent audit of USDT reserves, though the firm is not named. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/tether-big-four-audit-usdt-reserves?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 4. Resolv pauses its protocol after an attacker minted 80 million unbacked USR tokens, sending the stablecoin far off peg and triggering an ultimatum. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/resolv-protocol-temporarily-halted-80m-exploit?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 5. TRON expands its AI Fund to 1 billion dollars, focusing on identity, stablecoin rails, tokenized assets, and developer tooling for autonomous systems. — https://nulltx.com/tron-expands-ai-fund-to-1-billion-betting-big-on-a-future-run-by-autonomous-systems/ Not financial advice. This newscast is for information only and may not be accurate or complete. Do your own research and consider professional advice before making any financial decisions.

Stories & Sources - 1. Strategy disclosed a $44.1 billion capital-raising capacity to fund additional Bitcoin purchases. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/strategy-44-billion-plan-fund-bitcoin-buys?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 2. TRON DAO expanded its AI fund to $1 billion to back infrastructure for the agentic economy. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/tron-dao-expands-ai-fund-1b-agentic-economy-race-heats-up?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 3. Nasdaq will integrate risk, collateral, and surveillance systems with Talos to address tokenized-collateral friction and market abuse. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/nasdaq-talos-target-collateral-bottleneck-tokenization?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 4. Balancer Labs will shut down after a reported $128 million exploit, while the protocol plans a lean restructuring. — https://www.theblock.co/post/394797/balancer-labs-shut-down?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. Bloomberg reports ParaFi raised $125 million for a new venture fund, on top of $325 million for ongoing strategies since early 2025. — https://www.theblock.co/post/394785/parafi-raises-125-million?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. OKX launched equity perpetual swaps with 5x leverage tied to "Mag 7" stocks, plus contracts for crypto-related equities. — https://www.theblock.co/post/394776/okx-equity-perpetual-swaps?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Not financial advice. For informational purposes only. Crypto assets are volatile. Do your own research.

Stories & Sources - 1. Sweden's H100 signs an LOI for an all-stock deal that could lift its Bitcoin holdings to 3,501 BTC. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/h100-acquire-bitcoin-treasury-surpass-3-500-btc?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 2. Hong Kong's Boyaa Interactive seeks shareholder approval for up to $70 million in crypto purchases over the next year. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/hong-kong-web3-gaming-company-70-million-crypto-buys?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 3. NYSE exchanges complete industry-wide removal of crypto ETF options caps in the U.S. — https://www.theblock.co/post/394593/nyse-exchanges-complete-industry-wide-removal-of-crypto-etf-options-caps?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 4. Resolv's USR stablecoin depegs after an attacker mints 80 million unbacked tokens and extracts roughly $25 million. — https://www.theblock.co/post/394582/resolvs-usr-stablecoin-depegs-after-attacker-mints-80-million-unbacked-tokens-extracts-roughly-25-million?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. Reports say CoinDCX co-founders were arrested in India for alleged fraud, while the company calls the report false and cites impersonators. — https://www.theblock.co/post/394589/coindcx-co-founders-arrested-by-indian-police-for-alleged-fraud-deny-wrongdoing-blame-impersonation-scheme-reports?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. A bipartisan Senate push would ban sports betting on prediction markets, as prediction markets face growing legal pressure, per WSJ. — https://www.theblock.co/post/394616/lawmakers-ban-sports-betting-prediction-markets?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Not financial advice. This newscast is for information and general education only and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice.

Stories & Sources - 1. Resolv Labs pauses its protocol after an attacker mints tens of millions of unbacked USR and the stablecoin loses its dollar peg. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/resolv-labs-stablecoin-depegs-attacker-mints-millions-of-tokens?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 2. On-chain trackers flag alleged Worldcoin OTC activity and large exchange deposits, with no detailed official response reported so far. — https://nulltx.com/worldcoin-faces-scrutiny-as-alleged-otc-deal-and-whale-movements-stir-market-attention/ - 3. Grayscale files an S-1 for a proposed "Grayscale HYPE ETF," as competition builds around a spot Hyperliquid product. — https://nulltx.com/grayscale-moves-to-launch-hyperliquid-etf-as-altcoin-race-heats-up/ - 4. Decrypt reports Strategy holds 761,068 BTC and outlines major buys, including a March 2026 purchase of 22,337 BTC. — https://decrypt.co/292448/microstrategy-biggest-bitcoin-buys Not financial advice...

Stories & Sources - 1. Grayscale files for a HYPE ETF that would trade on Nasdaq as GHYP if approved. — https://www.theblock.co/post/394566/grayscale-files-hype-etf-tracking-onchain-perps-dex-hyperliquid?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 2. Reports say Kalshi raised $1 billion and reached a $22 billion valuation. — https://decrypt.co/361918/kalshi-raises-1-billion-double-valuation-22-billion-reports - 3. Kalshi's election-contract fight ended when the CFTC dismissed its appeal in May 2025, clearing the way for those markets. — https://decrypt.co/361918/kalshi-raises-1-billion-double-valuation-22-billion-reports - 4. Ledger hires a former Circle executive as CFO and opens a New York office while exploring a potential US IPO. — https://www.theblock.co/post/394501/ledger-appoints-former-circle-exec-cfo-new-york-office-firm-explores-us-ipo?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. Google Threat Intelligence flags "Ghostblade" malware targeting iOS devices to steal crypto keys and user data. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/google-ghostblade-crypto-stealing-malware?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 6. Bitcoin mining difficulty dropped about 7.7% on March 20, easing conditions for miners still online. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-mining-difficulty-drops-7-7-miner-pressure?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound Not financial advice. This newscast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice. Crypto assets are volatile. Do your own research and consider professional guidance.

Stories & Sources - 1. SEC approves Nasdaq plan for tokenized securities trading alongside traditional shares. — https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/18/sec-approves-nasdaq-s-move-to-allow-tokenized-securities-trading - 2. S&P Dow Jones licenses an S&P 500 perpetual futures product for onchain trading on Hyperliquid. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/s-p-dow-jones-licenses-first-s-p-500-perpetuals-for-onchain-trading-on-hyperliquid?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 3. Polymarket buys infrastructure firm Brahma as it scales prediction market plumbing. — https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/18/polymarket-acquires-defi-brahma-to-build-reliable-financial-blockchain-infrastructure - 4. Kraken pauses its IPO plans, with sources citing difficult market conditions. — https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/17/crypto-exchange-kraken-freezes-multibillion-dollar-ipo-plan-due-to-difficult-market-conditions - 5. RedotPay's $4 billion U.S. IPO ambition faces executive turnover despite reported growth. — https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/18/redotpay-executive-turnover-clouds-crypto-payments-firm-s-usd4-billion-u-s-ipo-ambition - 6. FTX Recovery Trust schedules a $2.2 billion creditor distribution for March 31. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/ftx-recovery-trust-to-distribute-2-2b-to-creditors-in-march?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound Not financial advice. This newscast is for information only and may not be accurate or complete. Crypto assets are volatile. Do your own research and consider professional guidance.

Stories & Sources - 1. SEC approves a Nasdaq pilot for trading tokenized equities, a step toward onchain market infrastructure — https://www.theblock.co/post/394238/sec-approves-nasdaq-tokenized-equities-trading-pilot?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 2. SEC and CFTC declare most crypto assets are not securities as the agencies write digital-asset rules — https://decrypt.co/361508/morning-minute-the-sec-cftc-declare-most-crypto-assets-are-not-securities - 3. FTX will distribute another 2.2 billion dollars to creditors starting March 31 in its fourth payout — https://www.theblock.co/post/394237/ftx-distribute-2-2-billion-creditors-march-31?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 4. Algorand Foundation cuts 25% of its workforce, citing macro uncertainty and the crypto market downturn — https://www.theblock.co/post/394255/algorand-foundation-cuts-25-workforce-global-macro-uncertainty-crypto-market-downturn?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. Tempo Mainnet launches with a Machine Payments Protocol aimed at autonomous agent payments — https://www.theblock.co/post/394131/tempo-mainnet-goes-live-with-machine-payments-protocol-for-agents?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. Canada's FINTRAC revokes registrations of 23 crypto firms in an increased pace of action — https://decrypt.co/361546/canadian-regulator-revokes-registration-of-23-crypto-firms Not financial advice. This newscast is for information only and may include incomplete or time-sensitive details. Do your own research and consider professional advice.

Stories & Sources - 1. Abra plans to go public on Nasdaq in a SPAC deal valuing the firm at $750 million, as regulators have repeatedly raised issues with its business practices. — https://decrypt.co/361226/crypto-firm-abra-public-nasdaq-750-million-space-deal - 2. Strategy made its biggest Bitcoin purchase of 2026 so far, spending $1.57 billion amid heightened demand for its STRC preferred shares. — https://decrypt.co/361228/strategy-biggest-bitcoin-buy-2026-preferred-share-demand-surges - 3. Crypto funds took in $1 billion for a third consecutive week, with U.S. investors driving demand amid geopolitical tensions and a growing U.S. ETF market. — https://decrypt.co/361241/crypto-funds-pull-in-1b-for-third-straight-week-as-u-s-investors-drive-demand - 4. Tom Lee-chaired BitMine accelerated Ethereum buying, pushing its ETH treasury near 4.6 million as Lee cited crypto's outperformance during the Iran war. — https://www.theblock.co/post/393747/tom-lees-bitmine-boosts-ethereum-treasury-near-4-6-million-eth-as-cryptos-post-meaningful-outperformance-during-iran-war?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. Ironlight raised $21 million to expand a regulated tokenized-securities marketplace after its ATS won FINRA approval to support trading in traditional and tokenized securities. — https://www.theblock.co/post/393770/ironlight-raises-21-million-expand-regulated-marketplace-tokenized-securities?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. Crypto.com partnered with South Korea's largest payment gateway provider to let foreign tourists use digital assets to pay for goods and services in the country. — https://www.theblock.co/post/393848/crypto-com-partner-kg-inicis?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Not financial advice. This newscast is for informational purposes only.

Stories & Sources - 1. Strategy buys 22,337 more bitcoin for $1.6 billion, pushing holdings above 3.5% of the total supply. — https://www.theblock.co/post/393706/stretch-the-orange-dots-michael-saylors-strategy-buys-more-bitcoin?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 2. CoinShares reports $1.06 billion in weekly inflows to global crypto funds, led by the US and dominated by bitcoin products. — https://www.theblock.co/post/393697/us-based-crypto-funds-lead-1-billion-in-weekly-inflows-as-positive-streak-extends-to-three-weeks-coinshares?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 3. Metaplanet lines up up to about $531 million in funding to support its long-term 210,000 BTC strategy. — https://www.theblock.co/post/393712/metaplanet-additional-firepower-for-210000-btc-plan-gerovich?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 4. Abra plans to go public via a SPAC merger at a $750 million valuation. — https://www.theblock.co/post/393721/abra-to-go-public-via-spac-merger-at-750-million-valuation?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. Crypto lender BlockFills files for Chapter 11 after suspending deposits and withdrawals in February. — https://www.theblock.co/post/393644/blockfills-chapter-11-bankruptcy?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. Ironlight raises $21 million to expand a FINRA-approved trading venue for tokenized and traditional securities. — https://www.theblock.co/post/393770/ironlight-raises-21-million-expand-regulated-marketplace-tokenized-securities?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Not financial advice. This newscast is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate or complete. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional before making any financial decisions.

Stories & Sources - 1. Bitcoin ETF inflows top $1 billion in three days as analysts revisit a potential "safe haven" narrative. — https://www.theblock.co/post/392378/bitcoin-etf-inflows-top-1-billion-in-three-days-as-analysts-revive-safe-haven-narrative?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 2. Morgan Stanley updates its proposed bitcoin ETF filing and names Coinbase and BNY as custodians. — https://www.theblock.co/post/392251/morgan-stanley-coinbase-bny-custodians-proposed-bitcoin-etf-update?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 3. The SEC sends a crypto securities-law framework to the White House for interagency review. — https://www.theblock.co/post/392337/sec-submits-framework-white-house?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 4. Bank groups raise alarm after the Fed grants Kraken a master account. — https://www.theblock.co/post/392277/bank-groups-deeply-concerned-fed-kraken-master-account?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. A16z reportedly targets a $2 billion raise for its fifth crypto fund after $7.6 billion across prior funds. — https://www.theblock.co/post/392322/a16z-looks-to-raise-2-billion-for-its-fifth-crypto-fund-fortune?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. Tether takes a strategic stake in Eight Sleep at a $1.5 billion valuation to expand AI-driven health collaboration. — https://www.theblock.co/post/392213/tether-invests-eight-sleep-at-1-5-billion-valuation?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Not financial advice. This newscast is for information only and may omit important context. Do your own research and consult qualified professionals before making any financial decisions.

Stories & Sources - 1. Bitmine buys $84 million in ETH as Tom Lee calls the pullback an "attractive" entry point — https://www.theblock.co/post/389149/bitmine-buys-84-million-eth?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 2. Bitcoin miner Cango sells 4,451 BTC for about $305 million to repay a loan and back an AI infrastructure push — https://www.theblock.co/post/389022/bitcoin-miner-cango-sells-4451-btc-to-strengthen-balance-sheet-back-ai-push-with-305-million-proceeds?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 3. Artemis data shows Hyperliquid overtaking Coinbase in notional trading volume — https://beincrypto.com/hyperliquid-doubles-coinbase-trading-volume/ - 4. South Korea launches a probe into Bithumb after a reported $43 billion fat-finger incident — https://www.theblock.co/post/389160/south-korea-launches-probe-bithumb?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. Backpack is reportedly in talks to raise $50 million at a $1 billion valuation on a tokenization push — https://www.theblock.co/post/389141/backpack-exchange-1-billion-unicorn-valuation-tokenization-push-axios?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. Bloomberg reports Jump Trading may market-make for Kalshi and Polymarket in exchange for a stake — https://www.theblock.co/post/389086/jump-trading-to-serve-as-polymarket-and-kalshi-market-maker-in-exchange-for-stake-bloomberg?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Not financial advice...

Stories & Sources - 1. Trend Research exits Ethereum after moving 651,757 ETH to Binance and locking in roughly $747 million in losses. — https://beincrypto.com/trend-research-sells-ethereum-at-loss-market-bottom/ - 2. Bithumb says it recovered 99.7% of 620,000 BTC mistakenly credited in a promo error, after a brief platform-only flash crash. — https://nulltx.com/bithumb-recovers-nearly-all-bitcoin-from-40-billion-error/ - 3. CoinShares reports weekly global crypto ETP outflows slowed to $187 million, signaling early market stabilization. — https://www.theblock.co/post/388996/weekly-global-crypto-etp-outflows-slow-to-187-million-amid-early-stabilization-signals-coinshares?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 4. Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek bought AI.com for $70 million in crypto and plans a Super Bowl debut. — https://www.theblock.co/post/388975/crypto-com-ceo-kris-marszalek-bought-ai-com-for-70-million-in-crypto-plans-super-bowl-debut?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. Tether plans to add 150 employees over the next 18 months, according to the Financial Times. — https://www.theblock.co/post/388984/tether-to-add-staff?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. Bloomberg reports Block may cut up to 10% of its workforce ahead of its February 26 earnings report. — https://www.theblock.co/post/388971/jack-dorseys-block-reportedly-cutting-up-to-10-of-workforce-in-latest-efficiency-push-bloomberg?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Not financial advice. This newscast is for information only and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any asset.

Stories & Sources - 1. TRM Labs hits a $1 billion valuation after closing a $70 million funding round. — https://www.theblock.co/post/388456/crypto-analytics-firm-trm-labs-reaches-unicorn-status-following-70m-blockchain-capital-led-series-c?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 2. Fidelity rolls out its FIDD stablecoin for retail and institutional investors. — https://www.theblock.co/post/388496/fidelity-stablecoin-fidd-goes-live?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 3. Tether reports record USDT user growth in Q4 and says reserves climbed to $192.9 billion. — https://www.theblock.co/post/388592/tether-usdt-record-user-growth-q4?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 4. Ripple Prime adds access to Hyperliquid as Hyperliquid expands into new futures markets. — https://decrypt.co/356923/ripple-broadens-institutional-defi-access-hyperliquid-integration - 5. Bhutan moves $22.4 million in Bitcoin out of sovereign wallets as its crypto portfolio drops to about $412 million. — https://beincrypto.com/bhutan-bitcoin-transfers-portfolio-decline/ - 6. US spot bitcoin ETFs post $544.94 million in outflows for a second consecutive day. — https://www.theblock.co/post/388609/spot-bitcoin-etfs-second-day-outflows-545-million?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Not financial advice. Cryptocurrency involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consider your financial situation before making any investment decisions.

Stories & Sources - 1. Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum's L2 decentralization has progressed far slower, prompting a fresh look at the rollup-centric roadmap. — https://www.theblock.co/post/388285/vitalik-buterin-reevaluates-rollup-centric-roadmap-arguing-l2s-decentralized-far-slower-while-ethereum-base-layer-advanced?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 2. Tether launches MiningOS, an open-source bitcoin mining operating system aimed at proprietary software. — https://www.theblock.co/post/388176/tether-launches-open-source-bitcoin-mining-os-to-challenge-proprietary-software?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 3. Galaxy Digital reports a $482 million loss, even as its cash and stablecoin reserves rose 36% quarter over quarter. — https://www.theblock.co/post/388236/novogratzs-galaxy-digital-posts-482-million-loss-as-cash-pile-swells?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 4. Stablecoin volume topped $10 trillion in January, led by USDC at more than $8.4 trillion, as Circle's stock stayed sharply lower from its peak. — https://beincrypto.com/usdc-stablecoin-growth-circle-stock-drop/ - 5. Y Combinator will offer startup funding in USDC starting Spring 2026 across Ethereum, Base, and Solana. — https://www.theblock.co/post/388230/y-combinator-stablecoin-funding?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. SCRYPT and Gauntlet team up to bring Swiss-licensed, risk-managed DeFi strategies to institutions at scale. — https://beincrypto.com/scrypt-gauntlet-institutional-defi-access/ Not financial advice. This newscast is for information only and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice. Crypto assets are volatile, and you should do your own research and consider your risk tolerance before making any decisions.

Stories & Sources - 1. Crypto funds post about $1.7 billion in weekly outflows as investors rotate defensive, with short Bitcoin and tokenized metals drawing inflows. — https://beincrypto.com/crypto-fund-flows-negative-1-7b-outflows/ - 2. Ethereum whale Trend Research nears liquidation thresholds as ETH slides, while the firm deposits 20,000 ETH to Binance and repays Aave debt. — https://beincrypto.com/not-tom-lees-bitmine-trend-research-eth-liquidation/ - 3. Ripple secures full Luxembourg EMI approval, completing a licensing process that began with preliminary authorization last month. — https://www.theblock.co/post/387959/ripple-secures-full-emi-license-luxembourg?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 4. CrossCurve bridge exploited for about $3 million across multiple chains after attackers spoofed cross-chain messages. — https://www.theblock.co/post/387939/crosscurve-bridge-exploited-for-approximately-3-million-across-multiple-chains-via-spoofed-messages?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. US sanctions target crypto exchanges alongside Iranian officials in a Trump administration Iran crackdown, a first for Iran-related actions. — https://www.theblock.co/post/387935/crypto-exchanges-sanctioned-alongside-iranian-officials-in-trump-administrations-iran-crackdown?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. OpenClaw, an open-source autonomous AI agent platform, gains traction as it begins executing on-chain actions and raises fresh concerns about risk and accountability. — https://beincrypto.com/openclaw-ai-agents-enter-crypto-markets/ Not financial advice. This newscast is for information and general education only and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice. Crypto assets are volatile. Verify details with official sources before making decisions.

Stories & Sources - 1. Precious metals suffer a historic rout as more than $7 trillion is wiped out in 36 hours. — https://nulltx.com/the-largest-crash-in-decades-over-7-trillion-wiped-from-precious-metals-in-36-hours/ - 2. Trump names Kevin Warsh as his pick for Federal Reserve chair after prediction market odds surge. — https://www.theblock.co/post/387819/trump-names-crypto-friendly-kevin-warsh-as-pick-for-fed-chair?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 3. Binance faces renewed backlash over October's crash, platform disruptions, and compensation claims. — https://beincrypto.com/crypto-twitter-cz-binance-scam-allegations/ - 4. Tether reports over $10 billion in 2025 net profit and more than $50 billion in new USDT issuance. — https://www.theblock.co/post/387908/tether-rakes-10-billion-net-profit-2025-excess-reserves-6-3-billion?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. Lido rolls out stVaults on mainnet, with Linea and Nansen among Day 1 users. — https://www.theblock.co/post/387769/lido-stvaults-mainnet?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. Kraken-backed KRAKacquisition Corp completes a $345 million upsized IPO and starts trading on Nasdaq. — https://www.theblock.co/post/387831/kraken-backed-krakacquisition-corp-completes-345-million-upsized-ipo-begins-nasdaq-trading?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Not financial advice...

Stories & Sources - 1. Coinbase launches Kalshi-powered prediction markets across the United States. — https://decrypt.co/356236/coinbase-rolls-out-kalshi-powered-prediction-markets-across-united-states - 2. Fidelity says it will enter stablecoins with an Ethereum-based Digital Dollar called FIDD. — https://decrypt.co/356165/fidelity-enters-stablecoin-market-ethereum-digital-dollar - 3. A UAE central bank-sanctioned U.S. dollar stablecoin launches to boost digital-asset settlement. — https://www.theblock.co/post/387501/uae-central-bank-sanctioned-us-dollar-stablecoin-launches-digital-asset-settlement?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 4. Tether says it will keep adding to a $24 billion gold stash stored in a former Swiss nuclear bunker. — https://decrypt.co/356188/tether-keep-adding-24-billion-gold-stash-former-nuclear-bunker-ceo - 5. Crypto PAC Fairshake reports more than $193 million in cash ahead of the 2026 midterms. — https://www.theblock.co/post/387514/crypto-pac-fairshake-amasses-war-chest-ahead-november-midterms?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. The SEC clarifies rules for tokenized securities, putting the category under federal securities laws. — https://www.theblock.co/post/387534/sec-clarifies-rules-tokenized-securities?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Not financial advice...

Stories & Sources - 1. Tether launches USAT stablecoin, with Bo Hines set to help oversee the rollout. — https://www.theblock.co/post/387210/tether-officially-launches-made-in-america-usat-stablecoin-as-mass-tradfi-adoption-looms?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 2. Ripple debuts Ripple Treasury, a platform combining cash and digital asset management. — https://www.theblock.co/post/387357/ripple-introduces-treasury-platform?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 3. Mesh hits unicorn status after a $75 million Series C led by Dragonfly. — https://www.theblock.co/post/387241/crypto-payments-network-mesh-reaches-unicorn-status-after-75-million-series-c-led-by-dragonfly?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 4. Morgan Stanley expands crypto access and names Amy Oldenburg Head of Digital Asset Strategy. — https://beincrypto.com/morgan-stanley-bitcoin-etf-crypto-adoption/ - 5. Bitwise registers a Uniswap ETF Trust in an early step toward a potential filing. — https://decrypt.co/356125/bitwise-uniswap-etf-trust-early-step-potential-filing - 6. Standard Chartered warns stablecoins could drain up to $500 billion from U.S. bank deposits by 2028. — https://www.theblock.co/post/387211/standard-chartered-warns-stablecoins-could-drain-500-billion-from-u-s-bank-deposits-by-2028?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Not financial advice. This newscast is for information and general education only and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice.

Stories & Sources - 1. BitMine ramps up Ethereum buying and staking as validator demand hits a record queue. — https://beincrypto.com/bitmine-accelerates-eth-accumulation-and-staking/ - 2. Circle launches StableFX to bring always-on stablecoin settlement to global foreign exchange. — https://beincrypto.com/circle-stablefx-instant-fx-settlement/ - 3. Coinbase, Ethereum, and Optimism map out post-quantum plans as Bitcoin faces a coordination challenge. — https://beincrypto.com/coinbase-ethereum-quantum-security-bitcoin-challenge/ - 4. VanEck launches the first US Avalanche ETF tracking AVAX and staking rewards. — https://www.theblock.co/post/387048/first-avalanche-etf-hits-us-markets-as-vaneck-launches-avax-fund?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. Russia effectively bans crypto exchange WhiteBIT over Ukraine ties. — https://www.theblock.co/post/387157/russia-bans-whitebit-ukraine?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. Snow in Washington delays Senate Agriculture Committee action on a sweeping crypto bill. — https://www.theblock.co/post/387053/snowstorm-delays-senate-agriculture-committees-crypto-bill-markup-to-later-in-the-week?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Not financial advice. Crypto assets are volatile. Do your own research and consider professional advice.

Stories & Sources - 1. CoinShares data shows $1.73 billion in weekly crypto fund outflows, led by Bitcoin and Ethereum. — https://beincrypto.com/crypto-funds-weekly-outflows-january-2026/ - 2. Metaplanet posted $680 million in unrealized Bitcoin losses in 2025 but raised its earnings projection. — https://www.theblock.co/post/386997/metaplanet-680-million-bitcoin-loss?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 3. a16z-backed custody startup Entropy is winding down and returning capital after failing to find a scalable model. — https://www.theblock.co/post/386942/entropy-a16z-backed-decentralized-custody-startup-is-winding-down-and-returning-capital-to-investors?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 4. A report says South Korea's Coinone is selling major stakeholder shares and talking with potential buyers. — https://www.theblock.co/post/386967/south-koreas-coinone-selling-shares?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. Matcha Meta disclosed a SwapNet incident, with PeckShield estimating $16.8 million drained. — https://www.theblock.co/post/386986/matcha-meta-swapnet-incident?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. MoonPay signed an eight-figure title sponsorship deal for an upcoming X Games league. — https://decrypt.co/355809/moonpay-8-figure-sponsorship-deal-x-games-league Not financial advice. This newscast is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate or complete. Crypto assets are volatile. Do your own research and consider professional advice.

Stories & Sources - 1. Solana privacy project GhostWareOS sparks a surge in GHOST after teasing cross-chain product GhostSwap. — https://beincrypto.com/solana-privacy-coin-rally-ghostware/ - 2. Spot bitcoin ETFs log their worst week since February 2025 with $1.33 billion in outflows. — https://www.theblock.co/post/386935/spot-bitcoin-etfs-post-worst-week-since-february-2025-with-1-33-billion-in-outflows?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 3. Binance and OKX are reportedly weighing tokenized US stocks as exchanges look beyond crypto trading. — https://beincrypto.com/binance-okx-tokenized-stocks-crypto-liquidity-drought/ - 4. Gemini-owned Nifty Gateway will shut its NFT marketplace on February 23, 2026, and is already in withdrawal-only mode. — https://beincrypto.com/gemini-nifty-gateway-shutdown-nft-february/ - 5. Gold briefly tops $5,000 as tokenized gold activity spikes and the dollar index hits a multi-month low. — https://beincrypto.com/gold-price-surges-past-5000-what-next/ Not financial advice. This newscast is for information and entertainment only and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any asset. Crypto and digital assets are volatile. Do your own research and consider your risk tolerance.

Stories & Sources - 1. Ledger lines up advisers for a potential U.S. IPO valued above $4 billion, but faces renewed scrutiny over past breaches and new fees — https://nulltx.com/ledger-prepares-for-potential-u-s-ipo-valued-above-4-billion/ - 2. CertiK says it is exploring a path to go public, eyeing a $2 billion IPO as a potential first public web3 cybersecurity listing — https://www.theblock.co/post/386882/certik-ipo-2-billion-valuation-first-public-web3-cybersecurity-listing?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 3. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs extend a four-day outflow streak, shedding $1.62 billion amid basis-trade changes and macro jitters — https://decrypt.co/355692/spot-bitcoin-etfs-shed-1-62b-in-four-day-negative-streak - 4. Grayscale files with the SEC for a BNB ETF called GBNB, joining the race to list funds tracking Binance-linked coin BNB — https://www.theblock.co/post/386836/grayscale-joins-bnb-etf-race-with-fresh-sec-filing-for-gbnb?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. UBS is reportedly planning to offer Bitcoin and Ethereum trading to select private banking clients in Switzerland — https://decrypt.co/355689/ubs-planning-bitcoin-ethereum-trading-some-wealthy-clients-bloomberg - 6. Farcaster plans to repay $180 million to investors as it pivots to a developer-focused direction under new ownership — https://decrypt.co/355668/farcaster-to-repay-180m-to-investors-amid-pivot-to-developer-focused-direction Not financial advice. Do your own research and consider your risk tolerance before making any investment decisions.

Stories & Sources - 1. Capital One plans to buy Brex for $5.15 billion, bringing stablecoin capabilities into a major U.S. bank. — https://decrypt.co/355595/capital-one-acquire-fintech-company-brex-5-15-billion - 2. BitGo starts trading on the NYSE at $18 a share with a $2 billion valuation. — https://decrypt.co/355518/bitgo-debuts-on-nyse-with-18-shares-2b-valuation - 3. Ledger is exploring a New York IPO at a valuation over $4 billion, according to the Financial Times. — https://www.theblock.co/post/386810/ledger-mulls-new-york-ipo?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 4. Superstate raises $82.5 million as tokenization demand surges among Wall Street firms. — https://decrypt.co/355496/superstate-raises-82-5-million-wall-street-tokenization-bonanza - 5. Chainlink acquires Atlas to speed up deployment of its "non-toxic MEV" transaction ordering tools. — https://www.theblock.co/post/386743/chainlink-acquires-transaction-ordering-solution-atlas-accelerating-rollout-of-its-non-toxic-mev-tool?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. USD.AI approves a $500 million stablecoin loan backed by tokenized GPUs for an Australian AI startup. — https://www.theblock.co/post/386759/onchain-lending-protocol-usdai-approves-500-million-loan-australian-ai-startup?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Not financial advice...

Stories & Sources - 1. Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs see accelerating outflows totaling nearly $1 billion as institutions tighten risk. — https://www.theblock.co/post/386643/bitcoin-ether-etf-outflows-accelerate?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 2. Nomura's Laser Digital launches a tokenized Bitcoin yield fund targeting around 5% returns. — https://www.theblock.co/post/386668/nomuras-laser-digital-tokenized-bitcoin-fund?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 3. Senate Agriculture Committee releases updated crypto market structure bill text ahead of a hearing next week. — https://www.theblock.co/post/386585/senate-agriculture-committee-unveils-market-structure-bill-text?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 4. Ripple partners with DXC to integrate custody and payments into core banking infrastructure tied to 300 million accounts. — https://beincrypto.com/ripple-dxc-digital-asset-banking-partnership/ - 5. Saga pauses SagaEVM after a reported $7 million exploit, as Saga Dollar depegs and TVL drops over 55%. — https://beincrypto.com/saga-blockchain-exploit-mars-protocol-shutdown/ - 6. Mars Protocol announces a controlled shutdown by March 23, 2026 after an exploit left roughly $960,000 in bad debt. — https://beincrypto.com/saga-blockchain-exploit-mars-protocol-shutdown/ Not financial advice...

Stories & Sources - 1. Hyperliquid retakes the top spot in perpetual DEX volume as Lighter's activity and LIT token price slide. — https://beincrypto.com/lighter-dex-leadership-loss-lit-token-all-time-low/ - 2. Trove Markets pivots to Solana after raising $11.5 million to build a perp DEX on Hyperliquid. — https://www.theblock.co/post/386072/trove-markets-announces-sudden-pivot-to-solana-hours-before-token-is-set-to-go-live?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 3. CoinShares says crypto investment products saw about $2.2 billion in weekly inflows despite late-week geopolitical jitters. — https://www.theblock.co/post/386109/global-crypto-investment-products-log-2-2b-in-weekly-inflows-even-as-geopolitical-jitters-dent-late-week-mood-coinshares?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 4. Ethereum daily transactions hit an all-time high as gas fees fall to record lows. — https://www.theblock.co/post/386079/ethereum-daily-transactions-surge-to-all-time-high-as-gas-fees-fall-to-record-lows?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. South Korean authorities allege three people laundered $101.7 million in crypto via illegal foreign exchange transactions. — https://www.theblock.co/post/386093/south-korea-busts-crypto-laundering-scheme?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. HTX DAO reports a record Q4 2025 burn of 13.62 trillion HTX tokens as cumulative burns near 10% of total supply. — https://beincrypto.com/htx-dao-q4-2025-token-burn/ Not financial advice...

Stories & Sources - 1. Bitcoin spot ETFs log $1.42 billion weekly inflows as indicators suggest the market is not overheated. — https://beincrypto.com/bitcoin-etfs-note-inflows-this-week/ - 2. Steak 'n Shake adds $10 million to its Bitcoin treasury after rolling out Lightning payments nationwide. — https://www.theblock.co/post/386066/steak-n-shake-adds-10-million-to-btc-treasury-eight-months-after-lightning-network-rollout?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 3. InfoFi tokens slide after X revokes API access for reward-based posting apps. — https://nulltx.com/infofi-tokens-crash-as-x-blocks-reward-based-posting-apps/ - 4. Reuters says the mBridge cross-border CBDC platform has passed $55 billion in transaction volume. — https://www.theblock.co/post/386057/china-led-cross-border-cbdc-platform-mbridge-surges-past-55-billion-in-transaction-volume-reuters?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. A $282 million-plus social engineering theft is linked to a Monero rally and renewed scrutiny of laundering routes. — https://beincrypto.com/bitcoin-heist-leads-to-monero-price-rally/ - 6. Vitalik Buterin lays out a 2026 Ethereum roadmap focused on self-sovereignty, privacy, and safer user recovery. — https://beincrypto.com/vitalik-buterin-ethereum-reset-2026/ Not financial advice. This newscast is for information only and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any asset.

Stories & Sources - 1. Newrez says it will recognize Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, and spot crypto ETFs for mortgage qualification starting February 2026. — https://beincrypto.com/newrez-accepts-bitcoin-and-ethereum-for-house-mortgages/ - 2. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon says the firm is investing significant resources in tokenization, stablecoins, and prediction markets. — https://www.theblock.co/post/385937/goldman-sachs-ceo-tokenization-stablecoins-prediction-markets-us-regulation?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 3. Bloomberg reports Anchorage Digital could raise up to $400 million as IPO rumors swirl. — https://www.theblock.co/post/386048/anchorage-digital-could-raise-up-to-400-million-as-ipo-rumors-swirl-bloomberg?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 4. Bitcoin mining stocks rallied after Riot signed a decade-long AMD deal and Galaxy targeted major expansion in Texas. — https://www.theblock.co/post/386030/bitcoin-mining-stocks-rally-as-riot-inks-amd-deal-and-galaxy-targets-massive-expansion-in-texas?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. Starknet's STRK token is now live on Solana via NEAR Protocol Intents, enabling unified liquidity and 1-click swaps. — https://nulltx.com/strk-goes-multichain-as-solana-embraces-nears-cross-chain-infrastructure/ - 6. Vitalik Buterin says 2026 will be the year Ethereum reverses backsliding on self-sovereignty and trustlessness. — https://www.theblock.co/post/386043/vitalik-buterin-declares-2026-the-year-ethereum-reverses-backsliding-of-self-sovereignty-and-trustlessness?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Not financial advice. Crypto assets are volatile. Do your own research and consider professional guidance.

Stories & Sources - 1. BitMine reframes its Ethereum strategy around distribution and retail onboarding, while pushing toward a 5% ETH supply target. — https://beincrypto.com/bitmine-shareholders-meeting-eth-tom-lee/ - 2. Ripple's RLUSD market cap tops 1.38 billion dollars as LMAX integrates it as core collateral for institutional trading. — https://beincrypto.com/ripple-institutional-adoption-rlusd-xrp/ - 3. RLUSD grows in brokerage use, but most supply sits on Ethereum, limiting XRP's direct utility on the XRP Ledger. — https://beincrypto.com/ripple-institutional-adoption-rlusd-xrp/ - 4. Interactive Brokers enables 24/7 funding with USDC, with Ripple and PayPal stablecoins planned for next week. — https://www.theblock.co/post/385837/interactive-brokers-usdc-ripple-paypal-stablecoins?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. CME adds Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar futures as it tests smaller contracts and a path toward continuous trading. — https://www.theblock.co/post/385803/cme-adds-cardano-chainlink-stellar-growing-crypto-derivatives-lineup?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. X bans InfoFi crypto projects via API policy changes, while a US crypto market structure bill faces new doubts after a delay. — https://decrypt.co/354769/coinbase-reversal-crypto-senate-bill-delay-path-forward Not financial advice. This newscast is for information and education only and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice.

Stories & Sources - 1. Bitcoin spot ETFs logged $830 million in net inflows as ether, solana, and XRP funds also turned positive. — https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/15/bitcoin-etfs-take-in-usd830-million-amid-positive-inflows-across-ether-solana-and-xrp - 2. Bitcoin and ether breakouts triggered nearly $700 million in short liquidations as bitcoin moved above $95,000. — https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/14/bitcoin-and-ether-s-sharp-mechanical-breakouts-liquidate-nearly-usd700-million-short-positions - 3. Societe Generale and Swift tested settlement of tokenized bonds using cash and the bank's MiCA-compliant EUR CoinVertible stablecoin. — https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/15/societe-generale-works-with-swift-to-settle-tokenize-bonds-using-cash-and-stablecoins - 4. Post-quantum crypto startup Project Eleven raised $20 million in a Series A led by Castle Island Ventures with Coinbase Ventures participating. — https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/15/post-quantum-crypto-startup-project-eleven-raises-usd20-million-in-funding-round - 5. Coinbase withdrew support for a major crypto bill, a move an analyst said could derail market structure legislation. — https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/14/coinbase-pulled-support-for-key-crypto-bill-here-s-what-it-means-for-the-industry - 6. The Senate Banking Committee cancelled its crypto market structure markup after a push for speed ran into unfinished business. — https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/14/senate-banking-committee-cancels-crypto-market-structure-markup Not financial advice...

Stories & Sources - 1. Visa Partners With BVNK to Enable Stablecoin Payouts on Visa Direct — https://decrypt.co/354542/visa-partners-with-bvnk-to-enable-stablecoin-payouts-on-visa-direct - 2. Polygon Labs Bolsters Stablecoin Payments Push, Acquiring Coinme and Sequence — https://decrypt.co/354351/polygon-bolsters-stablecoin-payments-push-acquiring-coinme-sequence - 3. Bitcoin ETFs post largest single-day inflows in three months, worth $750 million — https://www.theblock.co/post/385508/bitcoin-etf-750-million-inflows?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 4. Strive's Semler Scientific Acquisition Lifts Bitcoin Holdings but Sends Stock Down 12% — https://beincrypto.com/strive-semler-bitcoin-aquisition-stock-reaction/ - 5. Peter Thiel-backed Bitpanda eyes IPO in first half of 2026: Bloomberg — https://www.theblock.co/post/385494/bitpanda-ipo-2026?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. Pakistan signs MOU with World Liberty Financial to explore USD1 stablecoin — https://www.theblock.co/post/385513/pakistan-signs-mou-usd1-stablecoin?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Not financial advice...

Stories & Sources - 1. ETHGas launches GWEI token to govern Ethereum blockspace and make onchain execution predictable — https://www.theblock.co/post/385414 - 2. Zama launching token sale at $55 million floor FDV via CoinList and own auction app — https://www.theblock.co/post/385409 - 3. Polygon Labs Bolsters Stablecoin Payments Push, Acquiring Coinme and Sequence — https://decrypt.co/354351 - 4. Polygon Labs spends $250 million to acquire Coinme and Sequence, 'foundational' elements of its Open Money Stack — https://www.theblock.co/post/385170 - 5. Crypto Firm BitGo Targets Nearly $2 Billion Valuation in US IPO Filing — https://decrypt.co/354270 - 6. Kraken-linked SPAC targets Nasdaq IPO with $250 million offering — https://www.theblock.co/post/385243 Not financial advice...

Stories & Sources - 1. Powell links DOJ probe to interest-rate disputes — https://beincrypto.com/powell-criminal-probe-interest-rate-independence/ - 2. Crypto funds lose $454 million as Fed rate-cut hopes fade — https://beincrypto.com/crypto-funds-454m-outflows-fed-rate-cut-hopes/ - 3. Tether freezes $182 million in USDT across five Tron addresses — https://www.theblock.co/post/385051/tether-freezes-182-million-usdt?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 4. Coinbase may reconsider support for US market structure bill — https://www.theblock.co/post/385028/coinbase-market-structure-bill?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. South Korea proposes 5% cap on corporate crypto investments — https://www.theblock.co/post/385040/south-korea-limit-corporate-crypto-investment?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. Buterin pushes Ethereum 'ossifiability' roadmap — https://beincrypto.com/ethereum-ossifiability-roadmap-analysis/ Not financial advice...

Stories & Sources - 1. Ethereum staking hits choke point as institutions pile in despite low yields — https://beincrypto.com/bitmine-ethereum-staking-choke-point/ - 2. XRP and SOL ETFs post inflows as bitcoin and ether funds see $750M outflows — https://www.theblock.co/post/384997/xrp-etfs-hit-record-weekly-volume-as-bitcoin-ether-funds-face-750-million-in-combined-outflows?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 3. Solana issues 'urgent' validator patch as adoption lags — https://beincrypto.com/solana-urgent-patch-sluggish-validator-response/ - 4. Report: Iran's Revolutionary Guard moved about $1 billion through UK crypto exchanges — https://www.theblock.co/post/385006/irans-revolutionary-guard-moved-1-billion-through-uk-registered-crypto-exchanges-report-finds?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. Polymarket, Kalshi and Crypto.com hit with Tennessee cease-and-desist letters — https://www.theblock.co/post/385002/polymarket-faces-first-state-level-cease-and-desist-from-tennessee-weeks-after-us-relaunch-report?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. Opaque advocacy group runs anti-DeFi ads as CLARITY Act vote nears — https://beincrypto.com/clarity-act-pressure-from-anti-defi-ad-campaign/ Not financial advice...

Stories & Sources - 1. BNY Mellon launches tokenized deposits with Ripple, Circle for 24/7 institutional settlement — https://beincrypto.com/ripple-backs-bny-tokenized-institutional-banking/ - 2. Gold rebounds; silver spikes after China export controls as markets await US inflation data — https://beincrypto.com/gold-price-prediction-january-2026/ Not financial advice...

Stories & Sources - 1. Ethereum treasury firm SharpLink stakes $170M ETH on Linea network — https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/09/ethereum-treasury-firm-sharplink-stakes-usd170m-eth-on-linea-network - 2. Tether said to have invested up to $50 million in crypto lender Ledn at $500 million valuation — https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/09/tether-said-to-have-invested-up-to-usd50-million-in-crypto-lender-ledn-at-usd500-million-valuation - 3. Truebit token crashes 99.9% after hacker drains $26.6 million in ether — https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/09/truebit-token-tru-crashes-99-9-after-usd26-6m-exploit-drains-8-535-eth - 4. Registered crypto companies must reapply for approval, UK regulator says — https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/09/registered-crypto-companies-must-reapply-for-approval-uk-regulator-says - 5. South Korea to flip bitcoin ETF stance as part of broader crypto push — https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/09/south-korea-to-flip-bitcoin-etf-stance-as-part-of-broader-crypto-push - 6. Ripple wins UK regulatory approval from Financial Conduct Authority — https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/09/ripple-wins-uk-regulatory-approval-from-financial-conduct-authority Not financial advice...

Stories & Sources - 1. Fireblocks adds TRES Finance to link custody with audit-ready reporting — https://decrypt.co/353945/fireblocks-expands-into-crypto-accounting-with-tres-finance-acquisition - 2. World Liberty Financial applies for OCC trust bank charter — https://decrypt.co/353922/world-liberty-financial-applies-for-occ-trust-bank-charter - 3. ADI Foundation and M-Pesa to bring 60+ million users onchain across eight African markets — https://beincrypto.com/adi-chain-m-pesa-africa-partnership/ - 4. Binance launches USDT-settled TradFi perpetuals for gold and silver — https://www.theblock.co/post/384743/binance-gold-silver-perpetual-contracts-usdt-settled?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. Ethereum activates final Blob Parameters Only fork as Fusaka's last step — https://www.theblock.co/post/384709/ethereum-rolls-out-final-planned-blob-parameters-only-fork-as-final-step-in-fusaka-upgrade?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. New global tax rules in 2026 raise crypto privacy concerns — https://beincrypto.com/global-crypto-privacy-concern-2026/ Not financial advice...

Stories & Sources - 1. Musk's xAI Raises $20 Billion With Backing From Nvidia and Cisco — https://decrypt.co/353814/musks-xai-20-billion-backing-nvidia-cisco - 2. Morgan Stanley widens crypto bet with proposed spot Ethereum ETF after Bitcoin and Solana filings — https://www.theblock.co/post/384603/morgan-stanley-spot-ethereum-etf?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 3. How Grayscale and Bitwise Are Quietly Driving Whales to Hoard Chainlink (LINK) — https://beincrypto.com/grayscale-bitwise-whales-chainlink-link/ - 4. MSCI Spares MicroStrategy — but the Market's War Over Its Bitcoin Premium Remains — https://beincrypto.com/msci-pauses-microstrategy-exclusion-datco-index-review/ - 5. Barclays buys stake in Ubyx as it explores regulated 'tokenized money': Reuters — https://www.theblock.co/post/384571/barclays-ubyx-investment?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. Spot bitcoin ETFs shift to negative flows, posting $243 million in outflows — https://www.theblock.co/post/384566/spot-bitcoin-etfs-shift-to-negative?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Not financial advice...

Stories & Sources - 1. Spot bitcoin ETFs report $697 million in net inflows, largest daily total since October — https://www.theblock.co/post/384421 - 2. Morgan Stanley files with SEC for spot Bitcoin and Solana ETFs — https://www.theblock.co/post/384446 - 3. Grayscale's Ethereum ETF Begins Paying Staking Rewards — https://decrypt.co/353677/grayscales-ethereum-etf-begins-paying-staking-rewards - 4. Crypto hacker launders more ETH from compromised multisig as $27M exploit unfolds: PeckShield — https://www.theblock.co/post/384441 - 5. BitMEX Launches Equity Perps for 24/7 Stock Trading — https://beincrypto.com/?p=788611 - 6. Crypto Oversight Strengthens in India as 49 Exchanges Register With FIU — https://beincrypto.com/?p=788647 Not financial advice...

Stories & Sources - 1. Early 2026 fund flows show investors shifting toward select altcoins — https://beincrypto.com/2026-crypto-fund-flows-altcoin-shift/ - 2. Bitget opens TradFi trading to all users after record beta demand — https://beincrypto.com/bitget-tradfi-trading-now-public/ - 3. BTCC closes 2025 with 11M users and $53.1B in tokenized RWA futures — https://beincrypto.com/btcc-q4-2025-results/ - 4. Japan to reclassify 105 cryptocurrencies as financial products — https://www.theblock.co/post/384242/japans-finance-minister-crypto-2026?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. PwC to deepen crypto engagement citing US regulatory shift — https://www.theblock.co/post/384223/pwc-to-deepen-crypto-engagement-citing-us-regulatory-shift-ft?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. Bitcoin tops $93,000 as markets digest US operations in Venezuela — https://www.theblock.co/post/384230/bitcoin-tops-93000-venezuela?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Not financial advice...

Stories & Sources - 1. Insider wagers on Polymarket netted $630,484 just before Venezuela's president was captured, prompting planned legislation. — https://beincrypto.com/us-venezuela-maduro-arrest-polymarket-insider-trading/ - 2. Crypto market cap jumps $48 billion; Bitcoin at $91,500 and BONK surges 22%. — https://beincrypto.com/why-is-the-crypto-market-up-today/ - 3. Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum upgrades resolve the blockchain trilemma, while safety work continues. — https://beincrypto.com/ethereum-solves-blockchain-trilemma-issue/ Not financial advice...

Stories & Sources - 1. US spot crypto ETFs draw nearly $670 million on first trading day of 2026 — https://beincrypto.com/us-crypto-etfs-first-day-of-trading-2026/ - 2. Aave to propose revenue sharing with AAVE holders ahead of DAO vote — https://beincrypto.com/aave-token-holders-revenue-sharing-plan/ Not financial advice...

Stories & Sources - 1. Over $2.2 Billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Expire as 2026 Begins — https://beincrypto.com/bitcoin-and-ethereum-options-expire-as-2026-begins/ - 2. MicroStrategy's Stock Slid Over 49% in 2025: Why 2026 Could Be Another Tough Year — https://beincrypto.com/strategy-stock-drop-msci-risk-bitcoin-exposure/ - 3. Ethereum daily transactions hit all-time high, surpassing 2021 NFT boom — https://www.theblock.co/post/384130/ethereum-daily-transactions-all-time-high?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 4. Hundreds of crypto wallets drained across EVM chains, root cause still unidentified: ZachXBT — https://www.theblock.co/post/384118/crypto-wallets-drained-zachxbt?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. Iran moves to accept crypto payments in weapon sales to evade sanctions: FT — https://www.theblock.co/post/384101/iran-accept-crypto-weapons?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Not financial advice...

Stories & Sources - 1. Berkshire Hathaway's $382 Billion Cash Pile Sparks Crypto Speculation as Buffett Retires — https://beincrypto.com/berkshire-hathaway-cash-record-greg-abel-succeeds-buffett/ - 2. From Bybit to GMX: The 10 biggest crypto hacks of 2025 — https://www.theblock.co/post/380992/biggest-crypto-hacks-2025?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 3. Crypto ETFs head into 2026 with regulatory tailwinds as issuers brace for a crowded year ahead — https://www.theblock.co/post/383361/crypto-etfs-2026-regulatory-tailwinds-issuers-brace-crowded-year?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 4. Japan, South Korea lead Asia's local stablecoin push in 2025 — https://www.theblock.co/post/383835/asias-stablecoin-focus-2025?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. Turkmenistan Legalizes Crypto Mining in Rare Economic Shift — https://beincrypto.com/turkmenistan-legalizes-crypto-mining/ - 6. All of Trump's Pardons of Prominent Crypto Figures—So Far — https://decrypt.co/348546/trump-crypto-pardons-2025 Not financial advice...