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Russia Declares WhiteBit ‘Undesirable’ for Ukraine Connection
Russia designates WhiteBit as an "undesirable" entity, alleging the platform facilitates gray financial schemes and funds Ukrainian drone systems.

UBS Plans Crypto Trading for Some Clients in Digital-Asset Push
UBS is considering a limited crypto trading rollout starting in Switzerland, as it reviews client demand, regulatory conditions, and potential…

YZi Labs Invests in BitGo as Crypto Custody Firm Lists on NYSE
YZi Labs, shifting focus to infrastructure, backed BitGo’s IPO, citing its decade-long hack-free record and $82 billion in institutional assets.

Crypto Wallet Maker Ledger Targets $4B Wall Street Debut
Ledger’s New York listing could happen as soon as this year, but the plans are still at an early stage…

Farcaster Co-Founder Confirms the Protocol is NOT Shutting Down
Romero confirms Farcaster has over 250K monthly active users and 100K funded wallets.

Bitwise Launches BPRO: The First Actively Managed ETF Combining BTC & Gold
Trading now on the NYSE, the actively managed fund mixes digital assets with physical gold to offer a "hard asset"…

Influencer Orangie Sued for $DONT Pump and Dump Insider Trading
Community members sue influencer Orangie after researchers link him to a suspicious 276x $DONT trade timed with a Nasdaq firm's…

Farcaster Sale Ignites X Debate Over Its Future
Neynar’s takeover shifts Farcaster from a founder-led vision to infrastructure-first management.

BitGo Shares Jump As Firm Debuts On NYSE
The infrastructure-focused crypto company opens trading at a sharp premium, signaling renewed investor appetite for regulated digital asset firms.

South Korean Prosecutors Lose $48 Million in Bitcoin to Phishing Scam?
This is another incident involving the loss of seized bitcoin, after previous losses including 1,476 Bitcoin in 2021 and $127…

Nasdaq Moves to Lift Options Limits on Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs
The SEC is reviewing the proposal and is expected to decide by the end of February after collecting public comments.

Tether To Fund INHOPE For Fight Against Online Child Abuse
Tether becomes a diamond-level collaborator to support 57 global hotlines and improve international reporting systems for child safety.

Online Gambling Nets $414M as Shadow Banks Pivot to Telegram
Over 53 days, gambling platforms pulled in 414M USDT, with daily inflows spiking past 12M despite shutdowns and regulatory crackdowns.

BlackRock CEO Calls for Urgent Move to Tokenization at WEF 2026
Fink says relying on one blockchain could reduce corruption, improve security, and make activities safer and more efficient.

Binance’s CZ in Talks With Governments on Tokenization
Zhao also highlighted that crypto payments are set to grow, and AI will become a major driver, using blockchain instead…

Gen Z and Millennials More Confident in Crypto Than Boomers: OKX
An OKX US survey finds that over half of Gen Z and Millennials believe crypto could challenge or surpass banks,…

F/m Investments Files to Introduce First Ever Tokenized T-Bill ETF
F/m says tokenized TBIL shares would use a permissioned blockchain while staying fully compliant with US securities laws and investor…

Neynar Takes Over Farcaster as Original Team Steps Back
Farcaster transfers protocol ownership to Neynar, handing long-term stewardship to its core infrastructure provider.

Iran Buys $507M in Tether’s USDT to Support Rial and Bypass Sanctions
Iran uses Tether to support its currency, which recently fell to a record low, to keep trade flowing under sanctions.

Former Co-CEO of Alameda Research Set to Be Released from Prison
Early release for good behavior; Caroline Ellison was charged with multiple fraud and conspiracy charges.

Solana Policy Institute Backs Roman Storm, Urges Developer Protections
So far, about $6.3 million has been donated to support Roman Storm amid money laundering accusations.

Ripple’s Stablecoin Is Now Live on Binance for Trading
RLUSD trading begins on Binance with XRP & USDT pairs, portfolio margin, and upcoming Binance Earn support across Ethereum &…

Vitalik Buterin Slams “Corposlop” as Crypto Social Turns Toxic
Vitalik says many crypto social projects fail because they reward hype and popularity, not quality content, calling this approach “corposlop.”

Grayscale Moves to Add Spot ETF for NEAR Token Within Its Products
Grayscale’s NEAR ETF filing allows investor exposure and potential staking, with Coinbase custody and CoinDesk NEAR spot tracking.

Ripple President Predicts 50% of Fortune 500 Will Adopt Crypto by 2026
Monica Long says enterprises will move beyond crypto trials to adopt DAT strategies, adding that crypto is becoming the operating…

Chainlink Launches 24/5 Data Streams for U.S. Stocks and ETFs
Data, such as bid and ask prices, trade volumes, market flags, and staleness indicators, will be accessible to developers during…

Mudrex Platform Introduces AI to Display Market Trends and Risks
Mudrex’s AI feature pilot found that users spent more time analyzing portfolios within the platform.

Chainlink Whales Accumulate as LINK Trades Near Yearly Lows
LINK slips below $13 as whales ramp up buying, with top wallets adding millions of tokens and tightening control over…

World Liberty Fi’s USD1 Proposal Passed: But Who is Pulling the String?
Many WLFI holders remain locked out, while a few large, team-linked wallets controlled the vote, raising questions about fairness in…

The 4-Year Cycle is Dead, It’s All About Liquidity Now: Wintermute
In 2025, crypto rallies slowed as ETFs and DATs kept funds flowing to major coins, leaving altcoins in the spotlight…