Category: crypto

BlackRock is in discussions with the SEC to tokenize its iShares ETFs, potentially turning mainstream funds into on-chain collateral. The timeline for this shift is uncertain, ranging from 90 days to 12 months. Tokenized iShares would create programmable assets for DeFi, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana trading lower.

Dogecoin and Shiba Inu both experienced declines of 4% and 2% respectively on Tuesday after breaking key support levels. Dogecoin fell below $0.10, facing resistance at $0.105-$0.12, while Shiba Inu traded near $0.00000552 with strong selling pressure and broken support zones. Recovery for both coins requires reclaiming key levels.

CNBC’s Jim Cramer suggested the U.S. government may buy Bitcoin at $60,000 for a Strategic Reserve, which was criticized by George Noble as “complete nonsense.” Treasury testimony and blockchain data confirm the government cannot legally buy Bitcoin with public funds. Noble highlighted Bitcoin’s market volatility and advised caution in media narratives.

During the Super Bowl, Logan Paul appeared to bet $1 million on the New England Patriots through Polymarket, a crypto prediction market. However, it was revealed that the bet was not possible as Paul’s account had no funds. The incident sparked criticism of crypto betting and raised concerns about the legality and ethics of prediction…

Robinhood reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings of $1.28 billion, a 27% increase from the previous year, but below the forecast of $1.33 billion. The shortfall was due to a 38% drop in crypto-related revenue to $221 million. Despite this, the company’s total revenue for 2025 was $4.5 billion, up 52% from 2024.

U.S. credit card balances reached $1.28 trillion by the end of the fourth quarter, increasing by $44 billion over three months. This reflects a growing reliance on credit cards as household finances continue to be under pressure. Balances are up 5.5% year-over-year, marking the highest level of credit card debt on record for American consumers.

Tether has made a strategic investment in LayerZero Labs to enhance blockchain interoperability. This partnership supports cross-chain transfers, payments, custody tools, and AI-driven finance systems. LayerZero’s technology enables assets to move smoothly across different blockchains without centralized middlemen. Tether aims to integrate LayerZero’s infrastructure into its Wallet Development Kit for real-world financial applications.

Stripe has introduced a new payment system for artificial intelligence agents to automatically pay for digital services using cryptocurrency. The system, called x402 payments, allows AI agents to make micropayments for APIs, data, and compute services on the Base network. This shows a growing convergence between AI, fintech, and blockchain infrastructure.

Uniswap won a patent infringement lawsuit against Bancor-related entities in a U.S. federal court regarding the constant product market maker formula used in decentralized trading. The ruling supports open-source development and limits patent claims over core DeFi tools, sending a message that basic DeFi tools cannot easily be restricted by patents.

Former FTX chief Sam Bankman-Fried has filed a pro se motion for a new trial in his federal fraud case, alleging that key witness testimony was missing from his trial. Bankman-Fried is currently serving a 25-year sentence related to the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX. The motion was submitted by his mother.