Kraken acquires Magna, token management platform, IPO plans; analysts cite stronger token lifecycle tooling and early issuer support, with integration risks.

Optimism names Ether.fi its liquid staking partner via RFP, enabling Ether.fi weETH on Optimism. Audits and a risk framework back liquidity and integrations.

Kraken Magna acquisition aligns with IPO prep, as Magna’s token tools could bolster compliance and onboarding within Kraken’s regulated M&A strategy push.

Analysts cite compute access and crypto flows shaped by: US-China chip export controls, China open-source AI models, crypto capital flight from China today.

Bitcoin price holds near $68K as volatility eases; ETF flow data and funding rates point to stabilization, while WLFI volume and whales rise before Mar-a-Lago.

Jumper Exchange expands multi-bridge routing to cut fees, slippage and latency in cross-chain transfers, citing security/finality trade-offs for users.

According to NIST SP 800-57 and Mozilla policy, cryptoperiods set timing for GPG key rotation; dual-key rollout and clear revocation cutovers reduce risk.

Trade pact channels capital to US projects, analysts say: Japan $36 billion investment, critical minerals supply chain, oil and gas infrastructure under pact.

White House backing of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) frames the SEC–CFTC split, spot/DeFi scope, and stablecoin yield rules, analysts note.

Meta’s chip pact shifts AI capex and roadmap, analysts cite, CoWoS capacity caps deliveries; Nvidia Blackwell, Nvidia Grace CPU, HBM3e supply constraints.

EU-UK rollout prompts ICO and EU Commission checks; Tesla Grok AI, software update 2026.2.6, GDPR and DSA shape in-car data use, safety limits, and opt-outs.

Dario Amodei acknowledged strain between safety goals and growth. Analysts cite regulation and Pentagon ties as key to Anthropic safety vs commercial pressure.

Filings show the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) faces reduced staffing and enforcement as the Trump administration tests its authority in court.

Analysts cite larger U.S. tax refunds as a driver of flows into risk assets like bitcoin and speculative stocks, while IRS crypto tax rules apply by April 15.

Data shows the BitMine Ethereum treasury rose to 4.37M ETH after a 45,759-ETH buy; MAVAN validator network and staked share underpin $252M revenue scenarios.

Data shows BIP-110, BIP-444, Bitcoin inscriptions debate stems from curbing arbitrary data; critics cite UTXO freeze risk, miner-fee shifts, node splits.

Warsh trade, BofA fund manager survey, U.S. dollar weakness: data shows managers see a Warsh-led Fed lifting yields and weighing the dollar; analysts cite risks

We review the Taurus Morpho integration status and how regulated custody, access controls and vault workflows could enable institutions to use on‑chain lending.

Goldin data show top-grade rarity and provenance drove the $16.5M sale; necklace add-ons fueled debate. Pikachu Illustrator PSA 10 tests tokenization models.

Goldin data show Logan Paul $16.5 million Pokémon card sold as a PSA 10, reviving scrutiny of Liquid Marketplace fractional terms and OSC implications.

At 2026 Spring Festival Gala humanoid robots, Unitree G1’s kung fu demo showed balance, spins and mid-air control; analysts cite policy and supply-chain goals.

Flow data show Chinese New Year crypto liquidity thins; post-holiday volumes return as TradFi eyes Hong Kong, while slow settlement and yield parking curb cash.

Trump warned abductors face federal death penalty if she isn’t returned alive. The piece explains legal grounds and DOJ/FBI roles in Nancy Guthrie kidnapping.

The SFC’s nod to VDX’s VATP (Type 1/7 and custody) adds to licensed platforms and signals a high bar and limited retail access for Hong Kong SFC crypto license.

Q4 filing shows Harvard Management Company cut IBIT about 20% and opened an $86.8M ETHA stake; data shows diversification within exposure limits in Q4.

Steve Bannon crypto lawsuit, Let’s Go Brandon Coin lawsuit, Howey test anchor a D.C. class action alleging an unregistered token sale and wallet-freeze claims.

Data show the Metaplanet Bitcoin pivot drove a 738% revenue jump as BTC income led sales; operating profit rose, but net loss stemmed from valuation marks.

Trump tariffs, bipartisan opposition, tariffs and inflation define a policy clash as Republicans back repeal efforts and Trade Review Act checks to curb costs

Alchemy outlines compliant rails for banks, enabling settlement; global stablecoin payments network, tokenized deposits, Trusted Proof-of-Authority (TPoA).

Disclosure data shows Harvard cut IBIT by 21% and opened ETHA, shifting positioning via regulated funds. Harvard Management Company, Bitcoin ETF, Ethereum ETF

Analysts at Goldman Sachs and Nomura say the China-Japan diplomatic feud is curbing Chinese tourists and trade, dragging on Japan GDP growth and services.

OpenClaw, Peter Steinberger, OpenAI: Altman said hire advances multi‑agent push as OpenClaw stays open source in a foundation, with governance, safety focus.

Peter Steinberger joins OpenAI, personal AI agents, CVE-2026-25253 mark a move to multi-agent design; analysts say OpenClaw stays open-source with safer skills.

Altman’s X post says Peter Steinberger OpenAI hire is planned; reports say OpenClaw stays open-source via a foundation, shaping governance and rivalry with Meta.

OpenAI OpenClaw talks to hire Peter Steinberger and team could shift project open-source governance and raise competitive and security risks, reports say.

Board of Peace, Gaza reconstruction, UN Security Council: $5B pledges and a stabilisation force plan draw support and refusals; UN ties and legality disputed.

SGB Net links fiat to USDC/USDT for real-time settlement; CBB SIO, KYC/KYB/AML audits back fiat-stablecoin interoperability for treasury, cross-border payments.

RSS3 Foundation Letter outlines mainnet governance, roadmap, and funding priorities; it sets timelines and risks for users, builders, and token holders.

Analysts cite regulation as teams adopt smart contract enforced vesting, KYC AML compliance, cross chain IDO launchpad features to curb bots, protect liquidity.

Amberdata study finds a WLFI early warning signal about five hours before broader crypto moves; analysts cite uses, limits, and reproducibility for risk teams.

Data shows YouTube Music vs Spotify, revenue per stream, paid vs free streams drive different chart credit and payouts; a framework maps key metrics.

Mirae Asset acquires 92% of Korbit, South Korea crypto regulation, security token offering (STO) as KFTC review is pending; AML/FIU rules frame integration.

Senators urged Treasury to assess $500M UAE-linked WLFI stake; analysts cite data and export risks. CFIUS review, World Liberty Financial (WLFI), UAE investment

Retail-led gains cooled as scams and gray zones met oversight. MoF and SBV weigh pilot exchange licensing under a new tech law in the Vietnam crypto market.