Category: crypto

An ETF issuer is seeking approval to tokenize part of the U.S. Treasury market using blockchain technology without changing how investors trade or hold the fund. This move reflects a growing trend of bringing traditional financial assets onto blockchains, with major firms and banks launching tokenized products.

Legislators are postponing consideration of comprehensive crypto market legislation to focus on housing affordability ahead of congressional elections. Trump’s executive order targets institutional investors buying single-family homes. Industry tensions are rising as the bill aims to clarify regulatory turf between the SEC and CFTC. Crypto industry debates compromise vs. avoiding rules favoring banks.

The Senate postponed consideration of a US crypto bill to focus on housing legislation due to rising living costs. The delay allows more time for lobbying efforts by industry groups. The bill aims to establish a federal framework for digital assets, but faces challenges from industry and political friction.

Uniswap has introduced Continuous Clearing Auctions on Base, allowing developers to launch tokens on-chain with price discovery and automatic liquidity. This feature enables fairer token distribution, reduces sniping, and adds to Base’s DeFi toolkit. Uniswap’s expansion on Base simplifies token launches and improves liquidity setup on Uniswap v4.

Saga paused its SagaEVM chain due to a smart contract exploit that led to the loss of around $7 million in bridged assets. The incident affected a single chainlet, with ongoing investigation and remediation efforts underway. A post-mortem will be published once the issue is resolved.

Ethereum’s price dropped below $3,000 due to increased selling pressure in spot and derivatives markets. Despite a 4.6% drop in 24 hours and 10% over the last week, trading volume increased by 58%. Derivatives volume rose 65% to $74.9 billion, with open interest decreasing by 2%. ETF outflows impacted price, but on-chain data shows limited…

Billionaire Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital plans to launch a $100 million hedge fund in the first quarter of 2026. The fund will invest in crypto tokens and financial services stocks, with up to 30% allocated to crypto tokens. Galaxy Digital will make a seed investment in the fund, which has secured investments from various sources.

Trump Media has set Feb. 2, 2026, as the record date for its upcoming token airdrop to shareholders who own at least one full share of DJT stock. The tokens will be minted and kept by Crypto.com. The company aims to reward shareholders with utility tokens for benefits and discounts on Trump Media products.

Ripple’s Monica Long believes stablecoins will be crucial for global settlement, with Visa and Stripe already incorporating them into payment flows. She predicts a 2026 ‘production era’ where digital assets become mainstream. Some question XRP’s role in this stablecoin-dominated future, while others argue bridge assets are still necessary for interoperability.

Vietnam has implemented a pilot licensing program for cryptocurrency exchanges, bringing the sector under formal legal oversight. Securities firms and banks, including SSI, MBBank, Techcombank, and VPBank, plan to launch licensed exchanges. Tether is partnering with local firms to expand cryptocurrency adoption, as Vietnam aims to establish a regulated investment environment.