Crypto News

Congress investigates Trump-linked crypto firm WLFI after reports of a secret $500M UAE stake signed days before inauguration. Rep. Ro Khanna demands ownership records by March 1.

Vitalik Buterin criticizes lazy L2 development, calling for innovation beyond simple EVM forks. Here's what it means for Ethereum's future.

Japan's SBI Holdings and Startale Group launch Strium, a layer-1 blockchain for 24/7 institutional FX, tokenized stocks, and real-world asset trading.

CME Group CEO confirms the exchange is exploring a proprietary CME Coin on a decentralized network, 24/7 crypto trading launching next quarter, and a tokenized cash rollout with Google.

Trust Wallet launches Super Bowl LX predictions via its native Predictions feature, joining a heated race with Crypto.com OG, Polymarket, and Kalshi.

Ready reports 340% card spend growth since October while BTC dropped 37.5%, ETH 48.5%, and SOL 55.9%, highlighting stablecoin card resilience.

ZKsync frames governance as its core security layer as the ZKnomics Staking Pilot offers up to 10% annualized yield on 37.5M ZK tokens with no lock-up.

Fiat24 hits $1.8M in payments volume on Arbitrum with FINMA-regulated Swiss banking, Mastercard debit, and on-chain transaction transparency.

BNB Chain announces ERC-8004 deployment, bringing Ethereum's AI agent identity standard cross-chain with trustless registries for the agentic economy.

S&P Global projects euro stablecoins growing from €650M to €1.1T by 2030. Eleven banks form Qivalis to launch a MiCA-regulated euro stablecoin in H2 2026.

Vultisig's new marketplace lets users automate DCA, payments, and AI agents without surrendering custody, using MPC technology across 10+ chains.

KuCoin's new Hold to Earn feature pays up to 3.2% APR on idle balances across trading, margin, and futures accounts with no lockups required.

PancakeSwap adds AI agent liquidity pools on Base with boosted CAKE rewards, targeting autonomous DeFi trading as Base TVL tops $4.8 billion.

SOL drops below $100 for the first time in nine months, yet Solana processes 2.2B weekly transactions and stablecoin supply hits $15.65B. The full breakdown.

Bitcoin breached $75K support as whale wallets dumped over 50,000 BTC while retail aggressively bought the dip. Santiment flags this as a bearish signal.

A $1 billion USDT transfer from Binance to an unknown wallet raises questions as the exchange accelerates its SAFU fund Bitcoin conversion plan.

Chinese insurance broker Tian Ruixiang announces plans to acquire 15,000 BTC via equity swap with unnamed investor. Stock surged 190% on the news.

Aave Labs is killing the Avara umbrella brand and shutting down Family wallet to refocus entirely on DeFi lending. Here's what it means for the $25B protocol.

Standard Chartered slashes SOL's 2026 target to $250 from $310 but sees $2,000 by 2030. The bull case rests on micropayments and stablecoins, not memecoins.

Prediction market platform Kalshi spent $50,000 on free groceries at a Manhattan supermarket, blending crypto marketing with real-world community outreach.

Spark Protocol now dominates institutional DeFi lending with $9B TVL, a $1B PYUSD deal with PayPal, and fixed-rate lending via Morpho V2.

Rainbow's RNBW token CCA auction is live on Uniswap with 5M tokens at $0.10. Here's how the auction works, airdrop details, and what to expect at TGE.

Flare Network integrates Morpho lending for FXRP, letting XRP holders earn yield or borrow against holdings. earnXRP targets 4-10% returns.

Binance, OKX, and Bybit are competing to offer gold perpetual futures settled in USDT as gold surges past $5,600 per ounce in 2026.

Ethereum's validator entry queue now holds over 4 million ETH with a 71-day wait time. Here is what is driving the backlog and what it means for stakers.

Lido V3 goes live with stVaults on Ethereum mainnet, letting institutions, L2s, and builders create custom staking products with stETH liquidity.

Crypto analytics firm Nansen and on-chain issuer OpenDelta are building a Solana-based index product that tracks the top 30 Layer-1 blockchains using native tokens.

Russia's largest stock exchange MOEX will launch SOL, XRP, and TRX futures contracts in 2026, expanding beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum derivatives.

Tether open-sources MiningOS (MOS), a hardware-agnostic Bitcoin mining operating system built on P2P protocols with no vendor lock-in or centralized services.

Brookings economist Robin Brooks predicts Trump's Fed pick Kevin Warsh will slash rates by 100bps across four meetings, far exceeding market expectations.

Billiton Diamond and Ctrl Alt move $280M in certified diamonds onchain via the XRP Ledger and Ripple custody tech in a UAE pilot program.

TRIA token goes live at 10 AM UTC on Feb 3. Season 1 airdrop claimable directly in the Tria app from launch. Staking at 15% APY. Full breakdown.

Whale Alert flags a 6,632 BTC transfer worth $521M between unknown wallets amid extreme market fear. What on-chain data reveals about this move.

Whale Alert flags a 1,902 BTC transfer worth $150M from PayPal to an unknown wallet. What it signals for institutional crypto custody and off-ramp activity.

Solana and Colosseum partner on a dedicated AI agent hackathon, signaling the chain's push to become the default settlement layer for autonomous agents.

Arcium goes live on Solana with Mainnet Alpha and Confidential SPL tokens. Umbra's shielded pool brings private DeFi to the fastest L1.

Tria reveals TRIA tokenomics: 10B fixed supply, 41% to community, and a settlement layer powering spend, trade, and earn across all chains.

OKX announces enhanced Card features allowing users to spend USDC and USDT like cash with no conversion fees and instant settlement, positioning itself as a top choice for stablecoin holders in 2026.

Binance announces MPC (Multi-Party Computation) wallet technology offering enhanced security through cryptographic key sharing. We analyze what this means for Binance Card users and self-custody advocates.

White House convenes crypto firms and banks on Feb 2, 2026 to resolve CLARITY Act deadlock over stablecoin yield. Could reshape how crypto cards reward users.

A whale transfer of 3,483 BTC worth $274 million moved from Coinbase Institutional to an unknown wallet. Here is what we know and what it could mean.

Crypto market crashed on Feb 1, 2026 with $2.2B liquidations, Bitcoin below $80K, and $800B wiped from BTC alone. What crypto card holders need to know.

OKX has officially launched its crypto card in Europe with up to 20% rewards and on-chain self-custody. Analyze the ROI, technical architecture, and EEA compliance.

Bleap launched an event discovery hub offering up to 50% USDC cashback on partner tickets. Here is the ROI math, eligibility logic, and how to verify the promo.

Tether now holds $17B in gold and $122B in Treasuries with $10B profit in 2025. How this affects crypto cardholders using USDT-backed spending solutions.

Bybit EU has launched a massive 10% Bitcoin cashback program for cardholders in the EEA. We analyze the 'Supreme' tier requirements, the new physical card, and the ROI math.

OKX CEO Star Xu directly accuses Binance of causing crypto's largest liquidation event through irresponsible USDe marketing. Exclusive analysis of the October 10 crash.

Gold's huge base means small moves can rival Bitcoin's entire market cap. This guide explains the math, risks, and how to apply it to spending decisions.

Bybit has launched its crypto card in Georgia. Learn eligibility, KYC steps, reward caps, and how the 10% promo pencils out, plus wallet support and card access.

European regulators have revoked licenses for Quicko and restricted Monavate. Learn how this 'BaaS Crisis' is freezing crypto cards and how to protect your funds.

RedotPay has launched an end-to-end app experience following a massive $107M Series B. Learn about the multi-currency wallet, global payouts, and card features.

Crypto.com has restructured its card lineup for 2026. Learn about the new tier names, the move to 0% rewards for non-stakers, and the updated ROI math.

Solflare has introduced 'The Benefits,' a tailored activation platform offering over 40 rewards, airdrops, and exclusive deals directly within the wallet.

Tria raises $12M from backers like Polygon and the Ethereum Foundation to scale its 'Proof of Spend' points program and unified crypto banking platform.