[IMPORTANT] Crypto Industry Forms Coalition to Seek Federal Regulation for Prediction Markets
The Digital Chamber has created the Prediction Markets Working Group to advocate for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to have exclusive regulatory authority over prediction markets in the U.S. This move aims to resolve regulatory conflicts across different state jurisdictions, which have recently cracked down on platforms like Kalshi. Successful federal oversight is expected to reduce legal uncertainty, attract institutional investments, and boost market liquidity for U.S.-based traders.
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon Observes Bitcoin Closely Despite Minimal Holdings
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon disclosed that he personally owns very little Bitcoin but remains a keen observer of the cryptocurrency. Speaking at the World Liberty Forum, Solomon stated he is still in the process of understanding Bitcoin's price movements. His comments reflect cautious institutional interest in Bitcoin amid ongoing market developments.
AlphaTON Divests Pharma Unit to Prioritize Investments in TON Blockchain Ecosystem
AlphaTON, listed on Nasdaq and managing a Digital Asset Treasury of TON tokens, is selling its pharmaceutical subsidiary iOx Therapeutics to Immunova. The sale is expected to generate up to $100 million in future revenue, including royalties. AlphaTON aims to concentrate its efforts and resources on nurturing the Telegram blockchain ecosystem.
[IMPORTANT] NYSE to Introduce Blockchain Platform for 24/7 Tokenized Stock and ETF Trading by Yea...
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) will launch a blockchain-based platform by the end of this year to enable 24-hour trading of tokenized stocks and ETFs. NYSE President Lynn Martin announced completion of their tokenization technology and ongoing collaboration with regulators to integrate it within current financial regulations. This initiative represents a significant move towards merging traditional finance with blockchain technology.
[IMPORTANT] Kraken Strengthens Position with Magna Acquisition Ahead of Planned $15B IPO
Kraken has acquired token management platform Magna as part of a broader acquisition spree ahead of its planned IPO targeting a $15 billion valuation. This strategic move enhances Kraken’s capabilities in token distribution management and institutional product offerings. The acquisition aligns with a trend among US crypto exchanges to diversify services beyond trading, boosting appeal to both crypto projects and traditional financial investors.
PIPPIN Drops 40% From All-Time High Amid Rising Volatility and 16.6M Tokens Bought
PIPPIN’s price has fallen 40% from its all-time high after a volatile breakout, putting recent buyers at a loss. Despite this, long-term holders continue accumulating, while momentum indicators suggest the token is overbought and vulnerable to further declines. The token faces a critical support zone at $0.449, with risk of a deeper drop to $0.372 if selling pressure intensifies.
Understanding XRP Network Health: Key Metrics for 2026 and Beyond
Ripple and Aviva Investors plan to tokenize traditional fund structures on the XRP Ledger throughout 2026 and beyond. Recent metrics show moderate declines in new addresses and DEX volumes, with critical focus on validator availability as XRPL requires 80% quorum for consensus. Monitoring XRP's network health involves separating payments, market activity, and infrastructure elements to gauge sustainable adoption.
[IMPORTANT] NYSE President Highlights Exchange’s Commitment to Tokenized Asset Trading Launch
The NYSE plans to enter the tokenization market, emphasizing its responsibility to innovate in asset trading. The exchange aims to launch 24/7 trading for tokenized assets within the current year. This move represents a significant step toward mainstream adoption of tokenized securities.
Crypto Markets Appear Liquid but Real-World Executable Liquidity is Fragmented and Fragile
Leo Mindyuk of ML Tech highlights that despite the apparent liquidity in crypto markets, the actual executable liquidity at scale is far more fragmented and fragile than institutional investors often believe. This liquidity illusion poses risks for large-scale trading and can lead to unexpected market impacts. The newsletter emphasizes the need for a realistic assessment of liquidity when making investment decisions in crypto.
Sai Launches Sai Perps: A Gasless, Onchain Perpetuals DEX with a CEX-Like Trading Experience
Sai has introduced Sai Perps, a perpetuals decentralized exchange combining centralized exchange usability with onchain settlement's security. It offers gasless transactions, flexible collateral options, and an onchain, oracle-driven pricing system to reduce slippage and scam price wicks. The platform launches with over 25 markets, accompanied by a $25,000 onchain trading competition and plans for expanding to stocks, commodities, and cross-chain features.
Starboard Activist Fund Calls on Riot Platforms to Capitalize on AI Infrastructure Opportunity
Activist fund Starboard Value is pressing Riot Platforms to expand into artificial intelligence and high-performance computing infrastructure. Starboard estimates that this pivot could unlock between $9 billion and $21 billion in value by leveraging Riot's assets in Texas. The fund warns that failure to act quickly may leave Riot vulnerable to takeover bids, as it risks falling behind competitors in the growing AI infrastructure market.
Shiba Inu Launches Tradable ‘SHIB Owes You’ On-Chain NFT to Support Impacted Users Amid NFT Marke...
Shiba Inu has launched ‘SHIB Owes You’ (SOU), an on-chain, tradable NFT designed to assist users affected by the prior $2.4 million hack with payouts, donations, and rewards. Despite the announcement, the NFT launch has seen low engagement, reflecting the broader decline in NFT market enthusiasm since 2022. This release coincides with Shiba Inu's recent digital sticker launch for Telegram, while the overall focus in the crypto community remains primarily on cryptocurrencies over NFTs.
Bitwise Plans ETFs Centered on 2026 and 2028 U.S. Election Prediction Markets
Bitwise has filed to launch two ETFs under the 'Prediction Shares' brand that will track prediction markets wagering on the outcomes of the U.S. presidential elections in 2026 and 2028. These ETFs aim to provide exposure to the growing field of prediction markets through a regulated investment vehicle. The move marks an innovative step in integrating political event-based markets into the ETF space for U.S. investors.
Owlto Finance Introduces Privacy Mode to Enhance Cross-Chain Transaction Privacy
Owlto Finance has launched a Beta version of its Privacy Mode, a feature aimed at improving privacy in cross-chain transfer scenarios. This mode supports batch sending to multiple addresses and allows configurable parameters such as random transaction amounts and intervals to reduce on-chain correlation. The launch aligns with Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin's vision for 2026, emphasizing self-sovereignty and on-chain privacy as crucial future priorities.
Singularry AI Launches Autonomous DeFi Copilot 'Singularry Agent' with On-Chain Verifiable Intell...
Singularry AI launches Singularry Agent, an autonomous AI-driven DeFi copilot on the BNB Chain that manages and optimizes on-chain portfolios with full user control. Built on the innovative Non-Fungible Agent (NFA) standard, it provides on-chain verifiable AI intelligence and executes over 130 DeFi tasks including yield farming, automated trading, and real-time portfolio strategies using reinforcement learning. The agent emphasizes security with encrypted keys, user approvals for high-risk actions, and transaction simulation before execution.
[IMPORTANT] Institutional ‘10 AM Dumps’ Rumors Clash with Bearish Macro Indicators in Crypto Markets
Bitcoin’s recent price movements reflect a tension between bearish macroeconomic signals and rumors of coordinated institutional selloffs at 10 a.m. ET. Macro strategist Mike McGlone highlights risks related to Nasdaq weakness and liquidity tightening, while market chatter points to firms like Jane Street potentially triggering daily selloffs to accumulate shares at lower prices. The conflicting narratives increase market uncertainty and may exacerbate volatility given crypto's leveraged, thin liquidity environment.
Kraken Acquires Token Management Firm Magna Ahead of Planned IPO
Kraken, a major cryptocurrency exchange, is acquiring Magna, a token management company. This move comes as Kraken prepares for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) expected in the first half of the year. The acquisition aims to strengthen Kraken's offerings and ecosystem ahead of its public market debut.
The total market capitalization of NFT collections has declined to below $1.5 billion as of February. This marks the lowest valuation since August 2021. The information was reported by the Unfolded X account.
Debate on Tokenizing Private Company Shares Highlights Investor Risks at Consensus Hong Kong 2026
At Consensus Hong Kong 2026, the concept of tokenizing shares of unlisted companies garnered attention, with Hecto Finance proposing an on-chain index tracking billion-dollar private firms like SpaceX. The tokenization approach would allow investors to receive tokens tied to the index's performance using the Canton Network. However, industry experts raised concerns about the risks of tokenizing private shares without company consent, highlighting potential harm to investor protection and market trust.
[IMPORTANT] Hyperliquid Policy Center Launches in Washington to Promote DeFi and Perpetuals Regul...
The Hyperliquid Policy Center has been established in Washington, D.C. with Jake Chervinsky as CEO to facilitate DeFi adoption and influence related U.S. legislation. The center emphasizes creating a regulatory framework for perpetual contracts, citing their simplicity and direct asset exposure compared to options and futures. The center is funded by a donation of 1 million HYPE tokens worth approximately $28 million from the affiliated Hyperliquid foundation.
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