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Telegram is introducing on-chain yield options for BTC, ETH, and USDT through its Wallet feature, simplifying DeFi access. Users can deposit assets into "vaults" for variable returns without complex setups.

Starknet launches the first exchangeable wrapped Bitcoin asset, strkBTC, featuring a trust-minimized on-chain issuance mechanism and optional privacy features. Users can choose to hide transaction amounts and counterparty information, while maintaining compliance through viewing keys. The design of strkBTC aims to promote Bitcoin's application in DeFi, addressing the limitations of traditional transparency and better protecting user privacy.

Senator Elizabeth Warren of the United States requested a pause on the bank license review of World Liberty Financial during a hearing, accusing it of conflicts of interest related to Trump's finances. OCC Director Jonathan Gould did not respond explicitly.

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has selected four institutions, including Revolut, to participate in the stablecoin sandbox, which will launch in 2026. This testing will help ensure the credibility of stablecoins in payments and transactions. Revolut is focused on the GBP stablecoin, aiming to strengthen its position in the UK market. Traditional banks, due to policy restrictions, have less motivation to enter the stablecoin market. This sandbox provides empirical data to inform the development of final regulatory rules.

Data from Wintermute's proprietary retail flow indicators and JPMorgan's equity inflow analysis reveals that retail investor behavior has fundamentally shifted since late 2024, with crypto and equities now functioning as substitute rather than complementary risk assets.

In brief Warren pressed OCC Comptroller Jonathan Gould to share the unredacted charter application for World Liberty Financial, citing foreign ownership and national security risks. Gould refused to delay or deny the application, saying he would process it "as we process all

SOL jumps 11% as ETF inflows extend to eleven days. Futures Open Interest rises 7%, funding flips positive, shorts liquidated. Price tests $93 resistance; breakout could target $100 and beyond. Solana’s SOL has stepped back into focus after an 11% jump that shifted short-term

Effective March 2, 2026, ETHzilla Corporation will rebrand as Forum Markets, signaling a strategic pivot from an ethereum-based treasury model to a functional blockchain infrastructure provider. Navigating Treasury Turbulence and Institutional Exits ETHzilla Corporation has unveiled a new

_Two new wallets turned $60K into $100K on Polymarket three hours before ZachXBT’s Axiom insider trading report._ Unusual trading activity on Polymarket has drawn attention after two newly created wallets turned $60,000 into more than $100,000 within three hours. The trades were placed

On-chain detective ZachXBT's investigation report reveals that several employees at the cryptocurrency platform Axiom used internal tools for insider trading, illegally profiting $200,000. The key figure, Broox Bauer, tracked user wallets and transactions to coordinate trades with accomplices. Axiom has revoked access to the relevant tools and initiated an investigation. This incident has sparked widespread discussion about user data security and internal compliance issues.

Bitcoin has found itself at a crossroads after a sustained period of selling pressure, with observers noting that the selling might be losing steam. Over the past three weeks, the flagship cryptocurrency has traded in a relatively narrow band between $60,000 and $70,000, with a brief dip

A bipartisan group of U.S. House lawmakers introduced the Promoting Innovation in Blockchain Development Act on February 26, 2026, a bill designed to amend federal criminal code Section 1960 to clarify that software developers who do not control customer funds cannot be prosecuted as money transmitters.

Uniswap (UNI) increased by 15% to $4.00 in the past 24 hours as trading volume surged over 144%, signaling a strong return of spot market capital flow. Investors acted decisively, pushing the price close to the $4.00 level while expanding liquidity on exchanges. This rally p

_MetaMask launches a US payment card with Mastercard, offering on-chain rewards and a metal card option enabled by Baanx and CompoSecure._ MetaMask has introduced a new payment card in the United States through a partnership with Mastercard. The card brings on-chain rewards to everyday

Collably Network has formally announced its association with AIW3, indicating a significant milestone in the Web3 ecosystem. As artificial intelligence continues to shift from external overlays to internal protocol architecture, so too is the landscape for decentralized finance (DeFi) evolving. AIW3

Bitcoin recovers to nearly $69,000 on February 26 after a "shakeout" during the day, when the price at one point fell into the high $60,000 range across multiple exchanges, triggering nearly $500 million in short position liquidations. This movement helps the price continue to fluctuate within the $60,000–$69,000 range—the main trading zone of the market.

Wall Street is re-evaluating software services, especially in the context of AI's increasing impact on the market. After Anthropic PBC launched Claude Code Security, security-related stocks declined, indicating investor concerns about AI's influence. The recent "SaaSpocalypse" phenomenon suggests this is a market reclassification rather than pure disruption. Following a significant drop in Figma's valuation, the company is leveraging AI innovation to reshape itself and is becoming a cross-departmental design system. The market needs to reassess companies that enhance system centrality through efficient pathways. SaaSpocalypse sets a new standard for future technology markets.