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SoFi, a US nationally chartered bank with over $50 billion in assets, has enabled direct Solana (SOL) network deposits for its approximately 13.7 million customers, allowing users to transfer SOL tokens from external wallets directly into their SoFi crypto accounts.

OpenAI has dismissed an employee for allegedly using insider information to conduct insider trading in prediction markets, violating company compliance policies. This is the first time a large tech company has fired an employee over insider trading, sparking concerns about regulation of prediction markets. On-chain data shows multiple suspicious transactions beyond that employee, which may indicate a broader insider information leak issue.

Midnight, a zero-knowledge privacy network, will launch its mainnet Kūkolu in March 2026, operated by a federated model involving major companies. It enables organizations to comply with KYC/AML without disclosing user data, aiming for wider adoption of privacy-supporting infrastructure.

Tether, the El Salvador-based issuer of the world's largest dollar-pegged stablecoin, has frozen approximately $4.2 billion worth of its USDT tokens in connection with illicit activity, with $3.5 billion of that total occurring since 2023, according to company disclosures.

Experts warn that quantum computers powerful enough to break elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) may threaten crypto network security. ECC, crucial for public and private key systems, could be compromised, enabling the retrieval of private keys from public ones. While post-quantum cryptography (PQC) offers promising solutions, implementation challenges remain. Cryptocurrency communities are urged to prepare proactively to safeguard digital asset infrastructure against future quantum threats.

Written by: Yokiiiya A friend sent me a website a couple of days ago, which is a wallet development tool aimed at developers. If you only think of Tether as a stablecoin company, this page might seem a bit "cross-industry." So I followed WDK further and found QVAC (local)

On-chain derivatives platform Derive data shows that Bitcoin options traders are increasing their positions for a recovery scenario to the $90,000 range, sending an early signal that the market may be attempting to form a bottom. In a note sent to The Block, Deri's Head of Research

Minnesota legislators are considering HF 3642, a bill introduced March 24, 2026, by Representative Erin Koegel that would prohibit the operation of cryptocurrency kiosks throughout the state, effectively dismantling the existing regulatory framework established in 2024.

The 30th anniversary celebration of Pokémon has boosted the brand's popularity, including advertising during the Super Bowl and various cross-industry collaborations. Investors can indirectly invest in this brand through Nintendo shares or rare cards. As high prices are achieved in the card market, Pokémon's appeal is also increasing, positively impacting Nintendo's business activities and market valuation.

Barclays Plc (BCS) is evaluating the development of a blockchain platform for payments and deposits, with the UK-based banking institution issuing requests for information to technology providers regarding potential stablecoin and tokenized deposit offerings, according to sources familiar with the matter.

OpenAI announced the completion of a $110 billion funding round on February 27, 2026, with a pre-money valuation of $730 billion. Amazon, SoftBank, and NVIDIA are the main investors. If an IPO occurs, it will become the largest in the history of U.S. tech company listings. This valuation is significantly higher than historical records set by Meta and Alibaba.

Ethereum faces a six-month prolonged decline in February 2026, with Vitalik Buterin announcing the sale of approximately 19,326 ETH to respond to the Ethereum Foundation's tightening policies. Although the sale was highly transparent, the actual execution exceeded the announced amount, which could impact market confidence and further intensify Ethereum's bear market pressure.

Palladium prices soared from 2020 to 2022 to $3,400 due to supply panic, then plummeted to around $1,000 as electric vehicle adoption and the substitution effect of platinum took hold. Currently, if prices can break through the resistance of $1,900 to $2,000, it may confirm a structural upward trend. Factors influencing the future movement of palladium include global automobile production, electric vehicle penetration rates, and geopolitical risks.

Ripple’s chief legal officer is challenging claims that cryptocurrency lacks real-world utility, pointing to rising U.S. merchant adoption and growing consumer reliance as evidence that digital assets are becoming embedded in everyday commerce. Ripple’s Legal Chief Challenges Media Narrative on

XRP was currently trading at $1.37 and has decreased by 3.5 percent per day to day trading, oscillating around a significant level of support at $1.34. The pivot is the $1.396 level and the higher limit of the current 24-hours is $1.42. Today’s trading structure has a price that is

Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) announced on February 27, 2026, that it is considering spinning off its Truth Social platform into an independent publicly traded company, with shares to be distributed to existing DJT shareholders prior to the firm's planned merger with fusion energy company TAE Technologies.

Tether announced on February 27 that it has frozen approximately $4.2 billion worth of cryptocurrency tokens, mainly due to involvement in "illegal activities." The freeze includes $61 million of USDT related to "pig butchering" scams. As a stablecoin issuer, Tether has the ability to remotely freeze specific wallets, demonstrating its centralized nature. Research indicates that cryptocurrency money laundering activities are rapidly increasing, and FATF has called for strengthened regulation to address the associated challenges.

Written by: Stein Edited by: Block Unicorn What is private credit? Private credit refers to debt financing provided by non-bank lending institutions, such as direct loans to mid-sized companies, real estate loans, trade finance, consumer loans, and structured credit. These loans are not issued or traded on public markets. Unlike public bonds, these loans are negotiated bilaterally, recorded privately, and are usually held by the originating fund until maturity. After 2008, as banks scaled back their operations under new regulatory restrictions (Basel III), the private credit asset class grew rapidly. Investment funds, private equity firms, and specialized financial companies entered the space to fill the lending gap. By 2020, the global private credit market size had grown to approximately $2 trillion. By early 2025, the market size had reached 3 trillion dollars.

New bill protects non-custodial developers from unfair prosecution. Clarifies that Section 1960 applies only to those who control customer funds. Bill draws a line between coders and money transmitters. Backers say it safeguards U.S. crypto innovation. US lawmakers have introduced the