Category: crypto

Hyperliquid has launched the Hyperliquid Policy Center in Washington to advocate for clearer regulations for decentralized finance. The center will focus on perpetual derivatives and blockchain-based financial infrastructure. Jake Chervinsky, a crypto policy veteran, will lead the organization. The Hyper Foundation has pledged 1 million Hyperliquid tokens to fund the launch. Other industry players are…

Aptos Foundation plans to revamp its tokenomic and governance structure by introducing a hard cap on total supply, reducing staking rewards, and increasing gas fees. The goal is to transition to a sustainable economic model driven by usage rather than subsidies. Other proposed changes include a buyback program and performance-based grants.

Robinhood’s blockchain initiative, Robinhood Chain, processed over 4 million transactions in its first week, focusing on tokenized real-world assets and on-chain finance. While some praised the milestone, others questioned the significance of testnet figures. The push comes as Robinhood reported $1.28 billion in Q4 revenue, with a decline in crypto revenue.

Newly released documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case reveal emails discussing cryptocurrency policy with Gary Gensler, XRP/XLM investments, CBDC funding, and stablecoin connections. Epstein sought crypto talks with Gensler and invested in Coinbase, XRP, XLM, and Circle. He also funded MIT-linked CBDC pilots and private crypto ventures, highlighting his ties to early cryptocurrency circles.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong criticized Wall Street for underestimating the crypto exchange, citing a growing market share and revenue. Some users on social media questioned his stock sales and product strategies. Armstrong defended Coinbase’s position in the crypto sector, highlighting significant growth metrics and institutional engagement. He believes the company is undervalued by traditional analysts…

Bitmine purchased 45,759 ETH for $91m near $2k, significantly below the 2025 peak. Total ETH holdings now 4.37m, with 3.04m staked. Bitmine sees Ethereum’s utility justifying higher valuation. Staking operations generate income. Ethereum network sees growth in asset tokenization. Bitmine’s stock price fell despite acquisition. ETH trades in descending channel with liquidity-driven volatility.

The Crypto Fear Index dropped from 12 to 10 this week as Iran’s naval drills in the Hormuz Strait raised oil and energy risks for BTC miners. The closure of the strait could lead to higher energy costs, affecting mining margins and market liquidity during geopolitical uncertainty.

Crypto.com has gained ISO 42001 AI certification in 2026, making it the first digital asset platform to do so. This certification aligns its artificial intelligence governance with the new AIMS framework, demonstrating a focus on safety, security, and compliance as it expands its use of AI tools and technologies.

Pro-crypto PAC Protect Progress plans to spend $1.5 million in ads and outreach next month to oppose Rep. Al Green in the Texas Democratic primary. Green has a history of voting against crypto-related bills, and the PAC, supported by major industry players, aims to defeat him in the upcoming election.

Solomon calls for clear US rules for crypto as momentum for the CLARITY Act grows. He believes that cryptocurrency must operate within a regulated framework and rejects the idea of a rule-free environment. Senator Moreno aims for an April passage of the bill, while Ripple’s Garlinghouse predicts an 80% chance of it becoming law.