Midnight ($NIGHT) secures Google Cloud and MoneyGram as node operators ahead of its Kukolu mainnet launch, expected late March 2026, with a risk score pointing upward. Midnight ($NIGHT) is weeks away from its Kukolu mainnet. And the names backing it are not typical for an asset still under $1 billion in market cap. In February […]
Iran’s crypto exchanges tighten controls and halt key trading pairs as US-Israeli strikes trigger internet blackouts and market stress. Iran’s crypto market has taken a sharp hit following US-Israeli strikes that began on February 28. According to TRM Labs, the country’s crypto ecosystem shifted into a defensive posture almost immediately. Major exchanges suspended withdrawals, halted […]
CME expands crypto futures with Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar contracts, increasing coverage to 75% of market capitalization. Institutional demand for crypto derivatives continues rising as CME Group expands its futures offerings. The exchange confirmed that its crypto suite currently accounts for more than 75% of the total cryptocurrency market capitalization. This was a milestone that […]
CZCZ denies market manipulation, clarifies Binance Alpha role, reaffirms 100% reserves, and expects continued Bitcoin volatility. CZ Breaks Silence on Binance FUD, BNB Drama, and Bitcoin Control during a January 31 AMA session. The Binance co-founder addressed market manipulation claims, BNB ecosystem debates, and his outlook on the crypto market cycle. CZ Rejects Market Manipulation […]
JPMorgan says U.S. CLARITY Act could pass by mid-2026, aiming to clarify crypto rules, stablecoin yields, and token oversight. The U.S. crypto industry may soon see clearer federal rules as lawmakers move closer to a vote on the CLARITY Act. JPMorgan analysts say the bill could pass by mid-2026 and may help ease long-standing uncertainty […]
Coinbase says AI agents use stablecoin wallets as smart wallets launched on Base Sepolia with passkeys and no seed phrases. Coinbase says artificial intelligence agents operating inside the company already use stablecoin wallets to send and receive payments, as it rolls out new smart wallet and embedded wallet tools aimed at simplifying onchain access for […]
Iran’s crypto ecosystem reached $7.78 billion in 2025, driven by mining and stablecoins. Russia signed a law permitting court-ordered seizure of Bitcoin and other virtual currencies. Bank of Korea urges commercial banks to lead won stablecoin issuance under regulation. Global crypto policy shifted as Russia approved court-ordered cryptocurrency confiscations while Iran’s digital asset ecosystem reached […]
Retail investors are shifting from crypto to equities after a $19 billion October crash, with Bitcoin down nearly 50%. Retail investors are stepping back from crypto markets and shifting funds into equities, according to a Wintermute report citing JPMorgan data. The move accelerated after October’s crash wiped out over $19 billion in positions. Bitcoin has […]
Over fifty percent of the largest 25 U.S. banks are currently experimenting with tokenization, custody, and stablecoin. Barclays, JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs are constructing fundamental settlement systems on blockchain rails not merely piloting them. As stablecoin volumes have surpassed the 1 trillion mark each month, banks are under pressure to modernise lest they soon become […]
JPMorgan cut high-touch equity trading services to Citadel Securities after the firm launched a competing business. J.P. Morgan Chase hired Elan Luger, who previously served as its head of high-touch equities, to lead Citadel Securities’ equity unit. In 2025, JJP Morgan Chase’s overall equity revenue increased by 33%, while Citadel Securities grew profitably by over […]