Category: crypto

Solmate Infrastructure, a Nasdaq-listed company, plans to build a Solana infrastructure hub in Abu Dhabi as part of a corporate restructuring. Changing its legal name to Solmate Infrastructure PLC, the company aims to focus on digital asset infrastructure in the region, following a previous shift in strategy towards Solana.

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan believes Bitcoin could reach $1 million per coin by capturing 17% of the global store-of-value market currently dominated by gold. Increased adoption through spot Bitcoin ETFs and institutional investment could help drive Bitcoin’s market share higher in the next decade, according to his analysis.

Starknet has introduced STRK20, a new privacy feature for ERC-20 tokens that allows for confidential balances and private transfers while still enabling regulatory disclosure when needed. This technology aims to bring privacy back to blockchain development and could open up new possibilities for private DeFi activities with assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Bitcoin’s on-chain data shows a decrease in active addresses but still high transaction volume, fees, and capital flows. This indicates a consolidation phase rather than exhaustion. Research on inscriptions contributing to fees suggests steady economic activity. Despite softer retail-style activity, Bitcoin’s network remains active, signaling a maturing settlement layer.

CFTC Chairman Michael Selig aims to bring prediction markets and crypto into a federal framework by replacing a ban with a rulebook under CFTC control. Selig wants unified crypto rules, a shared token taxonomy, and onshored assets in exchange for tighter surveillance. The CFTC is asserting jurisdiction over prediction markets against state regulation.

Bitfinex is set to receive over 94,000 bitcoin seized in a 2016 hack as restitution in a U.S. court order. The exchange plans to use 80% of the returned BTC to buy back and burn recovery tokens, strengthening its balance sheet. The ruling sets a precedent for crypto property rights and victim restitution in the…

The U.S. Senate passed the GENIUS Act, treating stablecoins as part of the dollar system. The bill requires stablecoins to be backed by cash and short-term Treasuries with reserve disclosures. It aims to regulate stablecoins to maintain U.S. dollar dominance, combat illicit finance, and promote responsible innovation while squeezing offshore stablecoins.

Crypto markets are in a holding pattern as traders await the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which could impact interest rates and asset performance. Bitcoin is near $70,000 after rebounding from February lows. Technical indicators show accumulation and improving momentum. Analysts predict volatility based on inflation data outcomes.

TRON has joined the Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF) as a Gold Member and will serve on the governing board. The foundation, backed by the Linux Foundation, aims to develop open infrastructure for autonomous AI agents. TRON plans to explore how blockchain networks can support payments and economic activity between AI systems.

SharpLink reported a $734.6 million net loss in 2025 due to unrealized losses tied to ETH price volatility. Despite this, the company generated record rewards through staking operations, accumulating 864,597 ETH by the end of the year. SharpLink aims to position itself as a major institutional Ethereum treasury platform.