Tokenized Treasuries Hit $8.86B; Banks Face “Programmable Cash” Threat
Tokenized U.S. Treasuries surged 125% to $8.86 billion, creating a "programmable cash" dynamic that allows assets to earn yield while...
UK Sets Oct 2027 Deadline for Full Crypto Regime; Existing Firms Must Re-Apply
HM Treasury lays the final regulations: 'Gateway' for licenses opens Sept 2026, with no automatic transfer for currently registered firms.
BlackRock Crowns Ethereum ‘Undisputed’ Settlement Layer in 2026 Global Outlook
BlackRock's 2026 Global Outlook identifies Ethereum as the definitive settlement layer for stablecoins, validating the network following the GENIUS Act.
BNY Mellon Activates Tokenized Deposits; ICE, Citadel & Ripple Join Launch
The $57.8T custodian brings settlement on-chain with Citadel and ICE, laying the groundwork for 24/7 traditional markets.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $681M as 2026 Euphoria Evaporates
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs lost $681M in the first full week of 2026, erasing early-year gains as macro fears triggered...
Tether Partners With UN to Fight $260M in Illicit Crypto Flows Across Africa
Tether joins forces with the UNODC to combat a $260 million wave of illicit crypto activity in Africa, deploying resources...
Solana Trader Reports $2.2K Wallet Drain; Community Flag Phishing Amid Security Jitters
A reported $2.2K wallet drain on Solana sparks debate over security vectors as the market remains on edge following recent...
Pump.fun Pivots to ‘Trader First’ Model After Co-Founder Admits Incentives Failed; PUMP Jumps 10%
Co-founder Alon Cohen breaks 65-day silence to overhaul 'broken' fee incentives, sparking a double-digit rally for $PUMP.
USDC Flips Tether in Volume as Stablecoin Flows Hit $33 Trillion
Circle's USDC processed $18.3 trillion in 2025, flipping Tether in transaction volume despite holding a smaller market cap.
a16z Amasses $15B War Chest; Horowitz Names Crypto ‘Key Architecture’ for US Dominance
Andreessen Horowitz secures $15B in fresh capital, with co-founder Ben Horowitz declaring crypto and AI the 'key architectures' for America's...