Binance Revives Tokenized Equities in Ondo Finance Deal
TLDR Binance has relaunched tokenized stocks trading through a partnership with Ondo Finance on Binance Alpha. The platform lists 10 tokenized U.S. stocks, ETFs, and commodity-linked products. Users in the United States cannot access the new tokenized stock offerings. Binance previously halted a similar service in 2021 after regulatory scrutiny in...
By Maxwell Mutuma 2/24/2026, 10:34:48 PM
Bitcoin May Be In A Price Slump—But Adoption Is In A Bull Market
The recent Bitcoin (BTC) price performance may appear subdued, with the leading crypto currently trading below the $65,000 level and sitting around 50% under all-time highs, but a new report from River suggests that adoption trends in 2025 tell a very different story. According to the firm, the network’s growth across institutions, businesses,...
By Ronaldo Marquez 2/24/2026, 10:22:10 PM
Coinbase Introduces Stock and ETF Trading in a Move to Widen Offerings
TLDR Coinbase now offers stock and ETF trading to all U.S. customers through its platform. The company provides commission-free trading and supports fractional shares starting at one dollar. Users can fund their stock and ETF trades with U.S. dollars or USDC. Coinbase introduced this expansion to bring multiple asset classes together in one place....
By Maxwell Mutuma 2/24/2026, 10:21:41 PM
Stripe weighs PayPal acquisition as PayPal shares jump 7%
Stripe's potential acquisition of PayPal could reshape the fintech landscape, intensifying competition and driving innovation in digital payments. The post Stripe weighs PayPal acquisition as PayPal shares jump 7% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 2/24/2026, 10:18:31 PM
XRP Volume Up 77% After $485 Million Crypto Liquidations, Dogecoin Eyes Golden Cross vs. Bitcoin, Buterin Sells Ethereum Again — U.Today Crypto Digest
Crypto news digest: XRP trading volume rises 77%; Dogecoin approaches golden cross vs. BTC; Vitalik Buterin has offloaded approximately $7.3 million in ETH.
By Dan Burgin 2/24/2026, 10:08:33 PM
Kraken Debuts 24/7 Tokenized Equity Perps for S&P 500, Gold and Big Tech
Kraken is pushing traditional finance (TradFi) markets into crypto’s nonstop trading culture with the launch of regulated tokenized equity perpetual futures tied to major indexes, gold and blue-chip stocks. Round-the-Clock Perpetual Futures via xStocks Kraken announced Feb. 24 the launch of what it calls the world’s first regulated tokenized...
By Jamie Redman 2/24/2026, 10:05:30 PM
Traders on Polymarket Favor Meteora While ZachXBT Prepares Investigation Drop
TLDR Polymarket users increased bets on Meteora as the leading candidate in ZachXBT’s upcoming investigation. The contract for Meteora reached a 29 percent probability based on active trading behavior. ZachXBT stated that the investigation will expose employees who allegedly used internal data for insider trading. Traders wagered more than seven...
By Maxwell Mutuma 2/24/2026, 10:03:48 PM
Canton’s Industry Working Group Advances Cross-Border Collateral Mobility With Tokenised Gilts
TLDR: Canton’s working group completed its fourth transaction round, introducing tokenised Gilts as repo collateral for the first time. The round featured the first cross-currency intraday repo using tokenised Gilts against non-GBP tokenised deposits on Canton. Archax joined as a new participant, using its tokenisation engine to create regulated...
By Brenda Mary 2/24/2026, 10:03:40 PM
ESMA warns crypto perpetual derivatives likely fall under CFD rules
The EU authority tracking compliance under the MiCA framework issued a warning to those marketing crypto derivatives as “perpetual futures or perpetual contracts.”
By Turner Wright 2/24/2026, 10:00:05 PM
Terraform Labs Sues Jane Street for Alleged Insider Trading Prior to Terra-Luna Collapse: Report
The suit filed by Terraform Labs’ bankruptcy administrator seeks damages tied to alleged pre-collapse positioning.
By Wayne Jones 2/24/2026, 9:56:07 PM
Crypto wallets for AI agents are creating a new legal frontier, says Electric Capital
As AI agents grow more autonomous, developers are already giving them crypto wallets, allowing software to hold assets, pay for services, trade tokens and even hire other agents. The technical pieces are falling into place. The legal ones are not.
By Margaux Nijkerk 2/24/2026, 9:52:58 PM
Payments giant Stripe reportedly mulling PayPal acquisition. Here is what it means for crypto
Bloomberg reported that Stripe — which has growing stablecoin and blockchain ambitions — is exploring a deal for the embattled fintech.
By Krisztian Sandor 2/24/2026, 9:51:16 PM
Coinbase Fully Launches Stock Trading for All U.S. Users With 8,000+ Stocks and ETFs Available
TLDR: Coinbase has fully launched stock trading for all U.S. users, following a limited rollout in December 2025. Over 8,000 stocks and ETFs are now available with 24/5 commission-free trading in USD or USDC stablecoins. Fractional share trading is supported, allowing U.S. investors to start buying stocks with as little as $1. Coinbase partnered...
By Brenda Mary 2/24/2026, 9:50:40 PM
Coinbase opens stock and ETF trading to all US users in multi-asset push
The exchange now allows US customers to trade thousands of stocks and ETFs commission-free alongside crypto, with 24/5 access and instant funding.
By Nate Kostar 2/24/2026, 9:49:46 PM
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Russian Exploit Broker Over Crypto-Funded Cyber Theft
Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Treasury Sanctions Russian Exploit Broker Over Crypto-Funded Cyber Theft The U.S. Treasury sanctioned a Russian network for buying stolen government cyber tools with crypto and reselling them, the first action under the Protecting American Intellectual Property Act. This post U.S. Treasury Sanctions Russian Exploit Broker...
By Micah Zimmerman 2/24/2026, 9:48:17 PM
Ethereum Is Moving to ‘Real DeFi,’ Vitalik Buterin Says — But What Does It Mean?
The Ethereum Foundation is tightening its focus on what it considers “real DeFi,” signaling a shift away from financial apps that rely on centralized control or resemble traditional finance too closely. Instead, Ethereum wants to prioritize systems that users can trust without relying on companies, intermediaries, or founders. Ethereum is Becoming...
By Mohammad Shahid 2/24/2026, 9:41:37 PM
Kraken debuts tokenized stock perpetual futures for non-US traders
Kraken’s new contracts, built on the xStocks framework, offer up to 20x leverage on tokenized benchmarks tied to US equities and gold.
By Nate Kostar 2/24/2026, 9:41:23 PM
MoonPay launches ‘Agents,’ giving AI systems wallets and onchain cash flow
MoonPay debuts infrastructure enabling AI agents to transact with stablecoins onchain as both crypto and non-crypto companies race to build the “agent economy.”
By Sam Bourgi 2/24/2026, 9:30:47 PM
Bitcoin Final Sell-Off Coming? Analyst Says It’s Time To ‘Buckle Up’
A potential final sell-off in Bitcoin is back in focus after market analyst Aaron Dishner warned that the asset appears structurally close to capitulation. Based on cycle timing, historical drawdowns, and converging technical signals, he argues the market may be nearing its last downside move before a longer-term bottom forms. He urges investors...
By Sandra White 2/24/2026, 9:30:06 PM
Global Firms Complete Intraday Repo with Tokenized Gilts on Canton Network
TLDR Global financial firms executed the first cross-border intraday repo using tokenized U.K. government bonds on the Canton Network. The transaction included a cross-currency exchange involving tokenized gilts and tokenized deposits in a non-sterling currency. The repo aimed to demonstrate real-time collateral movement without relying on...
By Maxwell Mutuma 2/24/2026, 9:29:47 PM
Bitwise's Hunter Horsley says AI Is ‘unstoppable freight train’ for crypto, while Haun’s Monica urges caution
As artificial intelligence races ahead, some crypto executives believe it could become the force that finally pushes blockchain infrastructure into widespread use. Others aren’t convinced the leap is so straightforward.
By Margaux Nijkerk 2/24/2026, 9:29:47 PM
Axelar Network Integrates Hedera to Expand Cross-Chain Access for Institutional Onchain Finance
TLDR: Axelar has integrated Hedera, enabling cross-chain transfers and contract calls across dozens of connected blockchains. SaucerSwap and Squid activated at launch, extending cross-chain liquidity and execution directly on the Hedera network. Hedera’s council-based governance and deterministic finality make it a strong fit for...
By Brenda Mary 2/24/2026, 9:22:46 PM
Bitcoin losing $63k means crypto winter will not thaw any time soon as tariff shock rattles ETF flows
Bitcoin spent the last two days sliding down a familiar set of shelves, and the order book kept printing lower bids as liquidity thinned. By this morning, it sat at $63,214, a level that places the price inside the lower band on my two-year channel map. The receipts are straightforward, and the consequences sit inside […] The post Bitcoin losing...
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 2/24/2026, 9:20:07 PM
MoonPay Introduces Tool Allowing AI Agents to Manage Wallets and Transfers
TLDR MoonPay introduced MoonPay Agents to enable autonomous systems to manage wallets and execute crypto transactions. The new product allows AI agents to trade assets and move funds once users complete identity verification. MoonPay Agents operate through the MoonPay CLI and follow a non-custodial design that keeps wallet control with users. The...
By Maxwell Mutuma 2/24/2026, 9:12:31 PM
Bhutan Rolls out Blockchain-Powered Digital Nomad Visa Using Solana Gold Token
Bhutan has launched a blockchain-powered digital nomad visa that requires applicants to deposit gold-backed TER tokens on the Solana network, marking a rare fusion of residency policy and sovereign crypto adoption. Digital Nomads, Meet TER: Bhutan Blends Residency With Gold-Backed Crypto Bhutan, the Himalayan kingdom known for prioritizing Gross...
By Jamie Redman 2/24/2026, 9:05:50 PM
Smarter Web Gains $30M Bitcoin Credit Line From Coinbase to Boost Buying
TLDR Smarter Web secured a $30 million Bitcoin-backed credit facility from Coinbase Credit. The company stated that the facility will help it execute Bitcoin purchases faster after equity raises. Smarter Web confirmed that it will not use the credit line as long-term debt for Bitcoin accumulation. The firm reported holding 2,689 BTC, which is...
By Maxwell Mutuma 2/24/2026, 9:02:17 PM
Cardano Gains Institutional Momentum as Smart Contract Fund Exposure Surges
Institutional investors are improving exposure to smart contract platforms amid ongoing market volatility, with Cardano (ADA) increasingly becoming a central focus. Recent portfolio adjustments by major crypto asset managers suggest long-term positioning is gaining priority over short-term price movements. Related Reading: Strategy Makes 100th...
By James Halver 2/24/2026, 9:00:41 PM
Bitwise Acquires Chorus One to Strengthen Institutional Staking Across 30+ Proof-of-Stake Networks
TLDR: Bitwise acquires Chorus One, adding $2.2B in staked assets and expanding its staking reach to 30+ networks. Fifty experienced blockchain professionals from Chorus One will join Bitwise, bringing total headcount to nearly 200. Bitwise Onchain Solutions now supports staking on Solana, Avalanche, Sui, TON, Aptos, and over 25 other networks....
By Brenda Mary 2/24/2026, 8:58:30 PM
Michael Saylor Confirmed As A Speaker For Bitcoin 2026
Bitcoin Magazine Michael Saylor Confirmed As A Speaker For Bitcoin 2026 Bitcoin Magazine readers can save 10% on tickets to Bitcoin 2026, featuring Michael Saylor and hundreds of global leaders across Bitcoin, finance, mining, energy, and policy. April 27–29 at The Venetian, Las Vegas. This post Michael Saylor Confirmed As A Speaker For Bitcoin...
By Jenna Montgomery 2/24/2026, 8:56:38 PM
Jane Street: Why a Wall Street Giant Keeps Appearing in Crypto’s Biggest Collapses
Jane Street has returned to the spotlight after Terraform Labs’ bankruptcy estate accused the trading firm of insider trading tied to the May 2022 collapse of TerraUSD (UST) and LUNA. The lawsuit alleges Jane Street used non-public information about Terraform’s liquidity withdrawals to exit positions and profit before the stablecoin lost its...
By Mohammad Shahid 2/24/2026, 8:54:22 PM
Anthropic Unveils RSP Version 3 with Major AI Safety Overhaul
Anthropic releases third version of Responsible Scaling Policy, separating company commitments from industry-wide recommendations after 2.5 years of testing. (Read More)
By N/A 2/24/2026, 8:48:35 PM
AI Using Stablecoins Is the Biggest Threat to Global Payment Companies
TLDR: AI agents select payment methods by cost and speed, making stablecoin rails a direct threat to card network fees. Stablecoin transaction volume hit $33 trillion in 2025, growing over 70% year over year as adoption accelerates fast. Card fees range from 2% to 3.5% per transaction, while stablecoin transfers settle in seconds at fractions...
By Brenda Mary 2/24/2026, 8:46:33 PM
Ethereum Foundation Stakes Treasury ETH While Client Diversity Issues Rise
TLDR The Ethereum Foundation began staking part of its treasury to participate directly in network consensus. The foundation deposited 2,016 ETH and plans to stake about 70,000 ETH in total. All staking rewards will return to the foundation treasury to support research, development, and grants. The foundation is using Dirk and Vouch to run...
By Maxwell Mutuma 2/24/2026, 8:44:40 PM
Crypto isn't losing to AI, its just 'capitalism doing its job,' says Dragonfly
Comparisons between AI’s explosive consumer adoption and crypto’s trajectory misunderstand the nature of the products, Dragonfly's Haseeb Qureshi told CoinDesk in an interview.
By Margaux Nijkerk 2/24/2026, 8:43:32 PM
Crypto’s biggest exchange fights back against allegations of moving billions of Iran-linked money
The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and Fortune all reported that investigators had been let go after identifying sanctions-violating transactions.
By Olivier Acuna 2/24/2026, 8:42:27 PM
Meta Set to Reenter Stablecoin Market After Libra Blockade Four Years Ago: Report
Meta plans to reenter the stablecoin market later this year, four years after regulators blocked its earlier digital currency effort, Libra. The company is preparing to integrate dollar-pegged payments across its social platforms, according to people familiar with the matter. Sources cited by Coindesk said Meta issued requests for product...
By Jared Kirui 2/24/2026, 8:38:37 PM
Numo Launches Bitcoin Tap-to-Pay App for Merchants, Powered by Cashu
Bitcoin Magazine Numo Launches Bitcoin Tap-to-Pay App for Merchants, Powered by Cashu Numo has launched a free, open-source Android tap-to-pay app powered by Cashu that lets merchants accept Bitcoin via NFC and Lightning with no extra hardware or platform fees. This post Numo Launches Bitcoin Tap-to-Pay App for Merchants, Powered by Cashu first...
By Micah Zimmerman 2/24/2026, 8:35:26 PM
Where to Buy Pepeto: The Only Guide You Need Before This Presale Sells Out and Early Investors Lock In 100x Returns
Every meme coin that created millionaires had one thing in common. There was a brief window where the price sat at almost nothing and the only people who got rich were the ones who figured out how to buy early. That window is open for Pepeto right now. And this guide shows you exactly where [...] The post Where to Buy Pepeto: The Only Guide You...
By PR PR 2/24/2026, 8:34:11 PM
Researcher Slams XRP as Centralized
Crypto researcher Justin Bons has criticized the XRPL and other major networks as centralized..
By Alex Dovbnya 2/24/2026, 8:28:28 PM
DeFi Remains Central to Ethereum’s Vision, Says Vitalik Buterin
TLDR: The Ethereum Foundation only supports DeFi that is permissionless, open-source, and minimizes centralized third parties. Buterin’s walkaway test requires protocols to keep functioning even if the original development team disappears or is compromised. Oracle security is flagged as a critical vulnerability, with the Ethereum ecosystem urged...
By Brenda Mary 2/24/2026, 8:26:44 PM
JPMorgan Chase CEO Warns Markets Mirroring Pre-2008 Financial Crisis Conditions
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says financial markets resemble the period just before the 2008 global financial crisis. At the bank’s Company Update 2026 in New York, Dimon said he’s seeing growing complacency around high asset prices and volumes. “Unfortunately, we did see this in ’05, ’06 and ’07, almost the same thing. The rising […] The post...
By Daily Hodl Staff 2/24/2026, 8:15:17 PM
Key Bitcoin onchain signal may mark BTC’s next demand revival
Bitcoin remains pinned below $65,000 as random bouts of intense selling pressure persist, but one onchain indicator has stabilized, providing insight into when spot market demand may return.
By Biraajmaan Tamuly 2/24/2026, 8:15:00 PM
Polymarket users favor Meteora in bets over ZachXBT crypto takedown
Users placed more than $7 million betting on the outcome of the crypto sleuth's investigation, expected to be announced on Thursday.
By Turner Wright 2/24/2026, 8:14:17 PM
Bitcoin Hits Record Oversold Levels As Panic Slams Software Stocks
BTC has just logged its most oversold weekly RSI reading in history, underscoring a shift that now ties crypto’s fate to Wall Street. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 2/24/2026, 8:10:00 PM
Zero Bitcoin: Why This Miner Is Selling Everything It Produces
Despite dumping its treasury, Bitdeer boosted self-mining above 63 EH/s and significantly increased year-over-year Bitcoin production amid market pressure.
By Chayanika Deka 2/24/2026, 8:07:35 PM
Solo Miner Turns $75 into $200,000 Bitcoin Block Reward Using Rented Hashrate
Bitcoin Magazine Solo Miner Turns $75 into $200,000 Bitcoin Block Reward Using Rented Hashrate A solo miner turned $75 in rented hashpower into a $200,000 Bitcoin block reward, defying steep odds in a rare, lottery-like win. This post Solo Miner Turns $75 into $200,000 Bitcoin Block Reward Using Rented Hashrate first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine...
By Micah Zimmerman 2/24/2026, 8:03:24 PM
Ethereum Price Holds Key 5-Year Demand Area Amid Heavy Whale Transfers
The Ethereum price is hovering near a critical long-term zone as whales reshuffle billions of dollars in holdings, adding fresh uncertainty to an already fragile market. While price action remains weak in the short term, analysts say the asset has returned to a historical accumulation range. Related Reading: Here’s What’s Driving The Bitcoin Price...
By James Halver 2/24/2026, 8:00:47 PM
Here’s The Most Important XRP Development That No One Is Talking About
Crypto pundit Jay Nisbett has drawn attention to an important development in the XRP ecosystem that isn’t talked about enough. He further declared that this might be the most significant development for adoption at the moment. Pundit Highlights Key Development For XRP’s Adoption In an X post, Jay mentioned that SBI is issuing bonds on-chain, […]
By Scott Matherson 2/24/2026, 8:00:03 PM
Shiba Inu Flags Copycat Scams After Rolling Out SOU
Copycats & copydogs continue testing the SHIB Army's alertness with sophisticated siphoning schemes. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 2/24/2026, 7:59:00 PM
White House: Trump Will Not Pardon Sam Bankman-Fried Despite Ongoing Clemency Campaign
The post White House: Trump Will Not Pardon Sam Bankman-Fried Despite Ongoing Clemency Campaign appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A spokesperson from the White House has confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump will offer no clemency to Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the founder and former CEO of the now-defunct FTX cryptocurrency exchange. The...
By Steve Muchoki 2/24/2026, 7:57:17 PM