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The Optimism OP token fell over 20% after Base transitioned to its own technology, ending their three-year partnership. This shift has amplified OP's ongoing downtrend, with the token down 50% in a month and 97% from its peak. The broader altcoin market also struggles amid weak sentiment.

US tax filers may see bigger refunds in 2026 compared with previous years, a development one Wall Street strategist said could lift risk appetite for tech stocks and digital assets favored by retail investors. In a note cited by CNBC, Wells Fargo analyst Ohsung Kwon estimated that a wave of larger r

DerivaDEX has launched a regulated DAO-governed crypto derivatives exchange, securing a test license from the Bermuda Monetary Authority. This initiative aims to demonstrate that decentralized finance can operate under legal frameworks while maintaining community control.

CEO Ben Zhou of Bybit summarized the global cryptocurrency industry's development in 2025, announced the strategy for 2026, and emphasized Bybit's transition from a traditional exchange to a more diversified financial platform, while also analyzing the market event on 10/10.

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Global Bitcoin mining is undergoing a transformation, especially with Canaan Group proposing a roadmap to shift computing infrastructure towards AI computing. Mining companies leverage their existing computing power and energy advantages by using modular GPU solutions to support small and medium-sized enterprises entering the AI market, and plan to build global AI infrastructure. This strategy not only helps balance market fluctuations but also provides mining companies with stable cash flow and long-term development opportunities.

A Wells Fargo strategist suggested that larger 2026 US tax refunds could channel more than $150 billion into Bitcoin and other risk assets by March, while the Financial Times reported that Christine Lagarde may step down early, complicating the EU’s digital euro rollout. Arthur Hayes fueled th

The crypto world rarely stands still, and this latest development proves it once again. Tron deposits on Polymarket now work natively, opening the doors for millions of TRON users to participate directly in one of the fastest growing crypto prediction markets. This move signals more than a simple in

_Polymarket odds for the CLARITY Act jump to 90% after Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong cites “great progress” in Senate negotiations._ Odds of the CLARITY Act passing have surged to 90% on Polymarket after Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said negotiations on the U.S. crypto bill have made “great progr

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Deutsche Bank plans to adopt Ripple's technology to enhance cross-border payments, potentially lowering transaction costs by up to 30%. Although not directly incorporating XRP, this move suggests increased institutional interest in Ripple's infrastructure, benefiting the broader ecosystem, including the Ripple USD stablecoin.

Optimism's OP token fell over 20% after Base transitioned from the OP Stack to its own unified stack. This shift means Base will have more independence and will no longer share revenue with Optimism, which has seen a significant decline over the past month.

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Solana built its reputation on raw speed. That promise helped the network attract developers, traders, and large-scale applications that needed fast confirmation and low fees. A closer look at Hedera introduces a serious comparison that changes the conversation around performance and