The Genius Act ripple effect: Sui executives say institutional demand has never been higher

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2026. Feb. 14. 18:00

The Genius Act ripple effect: Sui executives say institutional demand has never been higher Evan Cheng and Stephen Mackintosh said 2025 marked a turning point for institutional adoption, with tokenization and agentic commerce emerging as the next frontier.

Elon Musk's X to launch crypto and stock trading in ‘couple weeks’

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2026. Feb. 14. 17:33

Elon Musk's X to launch crypto and stock trading in ‘couple weeks’ Users will be able to interact with ticker symbols in posts and execute trades within the app, the company's head of product said.

Galaxy’s Steve Kurz sees ‘great convergence’ driving crypto’s long-term outlook

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2026. Feb. 14. 16:00

Galaxy’s Steve Kurz sees ‘great convergence’ driving crypto’s long-term outlook The firm's asset-management chief says the recent crypto selloff reflects healthy deleveraging, while infrastructure growth and institutional adoption support a bullish outlook.

Bitcoin claws back to $70,000 on cooling inflation after $8.7 billion wipeout

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2026. Feb. 14. 12:04

Bitcoin claws back to $70,000 on cooling inflation after $8.7 billion wipeout Despite the price recovery, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index remains in “extreme fear,” indicating underlying market anxiety.

Trump-linked Truth Social seeks SEC approval for two crypto ETFs

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2026. Feb. 13. 20:45

Trump-linked Truth Social seeks SEC approval for two crypto ETFs The filings include a bitcoin and ether ETF and a staking-focused Cronos fund, deepening the Truth Social brand’s ambitions in digital asset investing.

Crypto group counters Wall Street bankers with its own stablecoin principles for bill

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2026. Feb. 13. 19:25

Crypto group counters Wall Street bankers with its own stablecoin principles for bill After the bankers shared a document at the White House demanding a total ban on stablecoin yield, the crypto side answers that it needs some stablecoin rewards.

Wall Street analysts slash Coinbase price targets after Q4 miss — but shares rally

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2026. Feb. 13. 16:22

Wall Street analysts slash Coinbase price targets after Q4 miss — but shares rally Barclays, Benchmark, Clear Street, and JPMorgan all cut targets, citing weak retail trading and macro headwinds.

U.S.-based DeFi group urges UK FCA to anchor crypto rules to 'unilateral control'

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2026. Feb. 13. 15:19

U.S.-based DeFi group urges UK FCA to anchor crypto rules to 'unilateral control' DeFi Education Fund says developers of non-custodial protocols should not be regulated as intermediaries under the U.K.’s proposed crypto regime.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Uniswap (UNI) jumps 5.4%, leading index higher

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2026. Feb. 13. 14:21

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Uniswap (UNI) jumps 5.4%, leading index higher Bitcoin Cash (BCH), up 5.3% from Thursday, joined Uniswap (UNI) as a top performer.

Ark Invest buys $18 million of crypto stocks including 10th consecutive Bullish purchase

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2026. Feb. 13. 12:13

Ark Invest buys $18 million of crypto stocks including 10th consecutive Bullish purchase Ark also bought $12 million worth of crypto-friendly investment platform Robinhood and $4 million worth of ether treasury firm Bitmine Immersion Technologies.

Bitcoin, ether little changed before U.S. inflation report

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2026. Feb. 13. 11:51

Bitcoin, ether little changed before U.S. inflation report Derivatives show tentative optimism, with cleaned-up leverage, positive funding rates and rising institutional basis, even though traders are still paying a premium for short-term downside protection.

PGI Global CEO handed 20-year sentence for $200 million bitcoin, forex Ponzi scheme

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2026. Feb. 13. 10:59

PGI Global CEO handed 20-year sentence for $200 million bitcoin, forex Ponzi scheme Instead of investing in bitcoin and foreign currency trading, as promised, Palafox used new investor funds to pay old ones and siphoned millions for personal use.

Wall Street analysts cut Coinbase price targets following Q4 earnings miss

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2026. Feb. 13. 09:50

Wall Street analysts cut Coinbase price targets following Q4 earnings miss JPMorgan said weak crypto markets pressured fourth-quarter results, but backs Coinbase’s strategy of investing through the cycle and returning capital via buybacks.

Recapping Consensus Hong Kong

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2026. Feb. 13. 08:33

Recapping Consensus Hong Kong Crypto's role in payments for AI, regulatory changes and the digital asset market dominated conversations on the ground.

Crypto execs Armstrong, Garlinghouse among many named to U.S. CFTC advisory group

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2026. Feb. 12. 22:22

Crypto execs Armstrong, Garlinghouse among many named to U.S. CFTC advisory group The Commodity Futures Trading Commission's new chief, Mike Selig, repurposed the agency's previous CEO innovation council, almost tripling its members.

Coinbase misses Q4 estimates as transaction revenue falls below $1 billion

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2026. Feb. 12. 21:20

Coinbase misses Q4 estimates as transaction revenue falls below $1 billion "Crypto is cyclical, and experience tells us it’s never as good, or as bad as it seems," said the company.

Bitcoin tumbles back near last week's lows as AI fears crush tech and precious metals plunge

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2026. Feb. 12. 20:54

Bitcoin tumbles back near last week's lows as AI fears crush tech and precious metals plunge The strong correlation between crypto and the software sector reasserted itself on Wednesday

Crypto PAC Fairshake seeks to force resistant Texas Democrat Al Green from U.S. House

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2026. Feb. 12. 19:43

Crypto PAC Fairshake seeks to force resistant Texas Democrat Al Green from U.S. House The super PAC is devoting $1.5 million to get Representative Al Green, a Democrat critical of the crypto industry, defeated by a primary challenger.

Sharplink's Lubin and Chalom make their case for ether DATs as prices plunge

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2026. Feb. 12. 19:34

Sharplink's Lubin and Chalom make their case for ether DATs as prices plunge At a panel discussion at Consensus Hong Kong 2026 featuring Sharplink Gaming Chairman Joe Lubin and CEO Joseph Chalom, the two executives outlined how digital asset treasuries are evolving into a distinct institutional strategy.

Aave labs proposes ‘Aave Will Win’ plan to send 100% of product revenue to DAO

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2026. Feb. 12. 19:12

Aave labs proposes ‘Aave Will Win’ plan to send 100% of product revenue to DAO The proposal arrives amid discord within the Aave community over control of the protocol’s brand and key assets.

Key Senate Democrat wants U.S. crypto bill to move, and SEC chief reveals danger of defeat

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2026. Feb. 12. 18:00

Key Senate Democrat wants U.S. crypto bill to move, and SEC chief reveals danger of defeat Senator Mark Warner, a leading Democratic negotiator on the market structure bill, said he wants it to pass, and SEC chief Paul Atkins said durable policy actually requires it.

Ark Invest's Cathie Wood says bitcoin will thrive amid ‘deflationary chaos’ created by AI and innovation

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2026. Feb. 12. 17:42

Ark Invest's Cathie Wood says bitcoin will thrive amid ‘deflationary chaos’ created by AI and innovation Exponential tech will force down prices and stress legacy finance, for which bitcoin offers a trustless alternative, said Wood at Bitcoin Investor Week.

From FTX debris to global finance: Solana’s 2026 plan is all about the application layer

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2026. Feb. 12. 16:49

From FTX debris to global finance: Solana’s 2026 plan is all about the application layer Resilience built from the debris of 2022 is now shaping the Solana ecosystems future, leaders from Jupiter, Backpack, Kamino and DoubleZero argued at Consensus Hong Kong 2026.

Bitcoin sinks below $66,000 as crypto prices follow U.S. stocks lower

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2026. Feb. 12. 16:45

Bitcoin sinks below $66,000 as crypto prices follow U.S. stocks lower Coinbase and Robinhood are down big again today as the crypto bear market pressures trading volumes.

Crypto for Advisors: The digital assets exchange-traded product landscape

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2026. Feb. 12. 16:00

Crypto for Advisors: The digital assets exchange-traded product landscape Digital asset ETPs are rapidly integrating into traditional portfolios ($184B AUM), driven by U.S. bitcoin ETF adoption.

ETHZilla prepares for takeoff: How you can now own a piece of a jet engine for just $100

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2026. Feb. 12. 15:54

ETHZilla prepares for takeoff: How you can now own a piece of a jet engine for just $100 ETHZilla unveiled a tokenized aviation asset, Eurus Aero Token I, offering accredited investors access to lease income from two commercial jet engines.

Standard Chartered sees bitcoin sliding to $50,000, ether to $1,400 before recovery

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2026. Feb. 12. 15:19

Standard Chartered sees bitcoin sliding to $50,000, ether to $1,400 before recovery The bank cuts its 2026 crypto price targets, warning of further near-term capitulation as ETF outflows and macro headwinds weigh on digital assets.

Asia leapfrogging the West in onchain retail use as regional hubs lead on stablecoin rules

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2026. Feb. 12. 15:00

Asia leapfrogging the West in onchain retail use as regional hubs lead on stablecoin rules Experts at Consensus Hong Kong said regional focus on user utility and stablecoin regulation is driving adoption.

A ladder for the masses: Pakistan’s Bilal Bin Saqib says crypto is a necessity, not a luxury

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2026. Feb. 12. 14:49

A ladder for the masses: Pakistan’s Bilal Bin Saqib says crypto is a necessity, not a luxury Regulation of digital assets is a great opportunity for emerging markets, said Pakistan’s crypto regulation lead.

Crypto industry experts at Consensus see Asian institutions pivot toward stablecoins

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2026. Feb. 12. 14:39

Crypto industry experts at Consensus see Asian institutions pivot toward stablecoins Panelists at the conference discussed how regulatory progress in Hong Kong and Japan creates a structured path for capital allocation.

Gate CEO and founder Lin Han says banks have lost the war against stablecoins

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2026. Feb. 12. 14:35

Gate CEO and founder Lin Han says banks have lost the war against stablecoins The head of the fourth-largest crypto exchange by daily trading volume also said he believes bitcoin’s four-year cycle is no longer a thing.

Only 5% of companies see AI improving profit, McKinsey China chairman tells Consensus

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2026. Feb. 12. 14:25

Only 5% of companies see AI improving profit, McKinsey China chairman tells Consensus The chairman of Greater China at McKinsey said nearly every company is experimenting with AI, few are rethinking their organizations deeply enough to unlock profit.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Hedera (HBAR) rises 6.7%, leading index higher

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2026. Feb. 12. 14:16

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Hedera (HBAR) rises 6.7%, leading index higher Ripple (XLM), up 4.2% from Wednesday, was also among the top performers.

Bitcoin layer-2 builders pitch BTCFi as the next institutional unlock

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2026. Feb. 12. 13:57

Bitcoin layer-2 builders pitch BTCFi as the next institutional unlock Leaders from Citrea, Rootstock Labs and BlockSpaceForce argued that bitcoin’s scaling layers are less about throughput and more about turning the asset into a programmable financial base layer.

From stablecoins to biotech: Why YZi Labs is betting on things that haven't happened yet

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2026. Feb. 12. 13:26

From stablecoins to biotech: Why YZi Labs is betting on things that haven't happened yet Ella Zhang of YZi Labs says her firm invests in founders building what doesn’t yet exist, guided by first principles and long-term conviction across AI, biotech and Web3.

Recapping day 2 of Consensus Hong Kong

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2026. Feb. 12. 12:52

Recapping day 2 of Consensus Hong Kong The conference's second day focused more on developers after day 1 concentrated on institutional providers and traders.

Forget $80k: Michael Terpin warns bitcoin could revisit the $40,000s before a real recovery

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2026. Feb. 12. 12:25

Forget $80k: Michael Terpin warns bitcoin could revisit the $40,000s before a real recovery Terpin argued that bitcoin’s post-halving bubble followed its typical arc and says history suggests the market may still face another wave of pain.

Espresso network launches ESP token with 10% airdrop amid Ethereum layer-2 debate

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2026. Feb. 12. 12:00

Espresso network launches ESP token with 10% airdrop amid Ethereum layer-2 debate The network transitioned to proof-of-stake and coincides with the rollout of the ESP token, which is used for staking, securing the network and protocol participation.

Bitcoin defies 'extreme fear,' hot jobs report to show signs of resilience

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2026. Feb. 12. 11:43

Bitcoin defies 'extreme fear,' hot jobs report to show signs of resilience Bitcoin rose after the U.S. jobs report indicated employment growth in many sectors of the economy was restrained even as the headline number surged.

AI-powered agents dominate the EasyA x Consensus Hong Kong hackathon

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2026. Feb. 12. 11:03

AI-powered agents dominate the EasyA x Consensus Hong Kong hackathon Winning projects like FoundrAI demonstrate how generative AI is allowing developers to build market-ready products in just 48 hours.

Binance converts its $1 billion safety net into 15,000 BTC

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2026. Feb. 12. 11:00

Binance converts its $1 billion safety net into 15,000 BTC The crypto exchange finalized a 30-day plan to convert its stablecoin-backed user protection fund into 15,000 BTC, reinforcing bitcoin as its long-term reserve asset.

Agant registers with U.K. FCA ahead of British pound stablecoin debut

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2026. Feb. 12. 10:54

Agant registers with U.K. FCA ahead of British pound stablecoin debut The issuer cleared a key regulatory hurdle as it prepares to roll out GBPA, a fully backed sterling stablecoin targeting institutional use.

Ark Invest buys Bullish stock for 9th straight day in $11.6 million purchase

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2026. Feb. 12. 10:52

Ark Invest buys Bullish stock for 9th straight day in $11.6 million purchase Ark bought around 2.1 million BLSH shares in the past nine trading days, valued about $58.8 million based on the stock's closing price each day.

Solana leans into tokenization and payments at Hong Kong’s Accelerate APAC event

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2026. Feb. 12. 10:41

Solana leans into tokenization and payments at Hong Kong’s Accelerate APAC event From ETFs to stablecoins to AI infrastructure, Solana’s pitch in Hong Kong was clear: less memecoin mania, more internet capital markets.

zkME Technology wins $20,000 PitchFest prize at Consensus Hong Kong

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2026. Feb. 12. 09:53

zkME Technology wins $20,000 PitchFest prize at Consensus Hong Kong The Hong Kong-based DePin company beat out 11 other finalists with its identity verification solution aimed at bringing DeFi to the mainstream.

Binance's Richard Teng breaks down the ‘10/10’ nightmare that rocked crypto

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2026. Feb. 12. 08:33

Binance's Richard Teng breaks down the ‘10/10’ nightmare that rocked crypto Every crypto exchange saw liquidations during the Oct. 10 liquidation event, Richard Teng told the crowd at CoinDesk's Consensus Hong Kong.

OKX Ventures backs STBL in partnership with Hamilton Lane and Securitize

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2026. Feb. 12. 07:45

OKX Ventures backs STBL in partnership with Hamilton Lane and Securitize The companies are joining forces to introduce an RWA-backed stablecoin on OKX’s Ethereum-compatible layer-2 blockchain, X Layer.

Trump-linked WLFI's Zak Folkman teases forex platform at Consensus Hong Kong

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2026. Feb. 12. 06:40

Trump-linked WLFI's Zak Folkman teases forex platform at Consensus Hong Kong Folkman says more details will be revealed soon at an event at Mar-a-Lago.

UK appoints HSBC for blockchain bond pilot

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2026. Feb. 12. 05:48

UK appoints HSBC for blockchain bond pilot The Treasury appointed banking giant and law firm Ashurst to steer its digital gilt trial this year as Britain plays catch-up to Hong Kong and Luxembourg.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says Midnight won't chase Monero, ZCash users

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2026. Feb. 12. 04:52

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says Midnight won't chase Monero, ZCash users Midnight will target "billions who don't know they need privacy" rather than privacy maxis as mainnet launch nears in March, he said.

Strategy's STRC returns to $100, poised to unlock more bitcoin accumulation

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2026. Feb. 12. 03:41

Strategy's STRC returns to $100, poised to unlock more bitcoin accumulation The perpetual preferred STRC hits $100 par amid bitcoin downturn, enabling potential further BTC purchases for the company.

Last week's rout delivered bitcoin's biggest realized loss ever; bottoming signals grow

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2026. Feb. 12. 02:48

Last week's rout delivered bitcoin's biggest realized loss ever; bottoming signals grow The Feb. 5 shock booked the largest-ever realized loss — $3.2 billion — in bitcoin history.

Privacy-focused Midnight blockchain to go live next month, says Cardano's Charles Hoskinson

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2026. Feb. 12. 02:23

Privacy-focused Midnight blockchain to go live next month, says Cardano's Charles Hoskinson Input Output Global's Founder Charles Hoskinson said Midnight, the long-awaited privacy-focused blockchain, will launch in the final week of March as a partner chain to Cardano.

How CertiK rebuilt trust after Huione-related backlash

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2026. Feb. 12. 02:13

How CertiK rebuilt trust after Huione-related backlash The cybersecurity firm has "no concrete plans" for an IPO despite reports to the contrary last month.

Charles Hoskinson confirms deal to onboard LayerZero on Cardano

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2026. Feb. 12. 02:09

Charles Hoskinson confirms deal to onboard LayerZero on Cardano Input Output CEO and founder Charles Hoskinson announced the a deal to get the institutional-focused LayerZero ported over to the Cardano blockchain.

BlackRock exec says 1% crypto allocation in Asia could unlock $2 trillion in new flows

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2026. Feb. 11. 19:33

BlackRock exec says 1% crypto allocation in Asia could unlock $2 trillion in new flows During a panel discussion at Consensus in Hong Kong, Peach pointed to massive capital pools in traditional finance as ETF adoption spreads across Asia.

U.S. DOJ hits Paxful for $4 million in case tied to illegal sex work, money laundering

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2026. Feb. 11. 18:52

U.S. DOJ hits Paxful for $4 million in case tied to illegal sex work, money laundering The crypto platform's penalty was sharply reduced due to its ability to pay, according to U.S. authorities.

Hong Kong remains committed to digital assets but feels competition from an ‘aggressive’ UAE

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2026. Feb. 11. 18:18

Hong Kong remains committed to digital assets but feels competition from an ‘aggressive’ UAE Dubai and Abu Dhabi have established a solid regulatory framework for virtual assets, and each region has brought this under the auspices of a single, dedicated regulatory authority.

Gen Z 'nihilism' is fueling a $100 trillion crypto derivatives boom in response to a broken system

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2026. Feb. 11. 18:06

Gen Z 'nihilism' is fueling a $100 trillion crypto derivatives boom in response to a broken system A significant increase in housing costs makes home ownership unattainable for many Gen Z individuals, leading to financial nihilism, said CoinFund's David Pakman.

Ondo and Securitize execs say utility, not hype, will drive tokenization’s next phase

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2026. Feb. 11. 17:48

Ondo and Securitize execs say utility, not hype, will drive tokenization’s next phase Executives from both firms say the next phase of tokenization must prioritize functionality and compliance during a panel at Consensus in Hong Kong.

SEC's Paul Atkins grilled on crypto enforcement pull-back, including with Justin Sun, Tron

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2026. Feb. 11. 17:42

SEC's Paul Atkins grilled on crypto enforcement pull-back, including with Justin Sun, Tron The U.S. agency's chairman said in a House hearing that he's open to a confidential briefing for lawmakers on the topic.

JPMorgan bullish on crypto for rest of year as institutional flows set to drive recovery

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2026. Feb. 11. 17:34

JPMorgan bullish on crypto for rest of year as institutional flows set to drive recovery After bitcoin fell below its estimated production cost, the bank said stronger fundamentals and rising institutional inflows could lift crypto in 2026.

Why crypto VCs at Consensus Hong Kong are playing a 15-year game

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2026. Feb. 11. 17:01

Why crypto VCs at Consensus Hong Kong are playing a 15-year game With capital tightening, investors are backing “what’s working,” like stablecoins and tokenization, while selectively betting on AI and prediction markets.

Crypto Long & Short: Gen Z trusts code over bank promises

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2026. Feb. 11. 17:00

Crypto Long & Short: Gen Z trusts code over bank promises In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Haider Rafique of OKX shares a firm study on the generational perspectives of crypto investing. Then, Sky defies 2026 downturn in Chart of the Week.

Institutional crypto platform BlockFills said halt withdrawals, restrict trading

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2026. Feb. 11. 16:43

Institutional crypto platform BlockFills said halt withdrawals, restrict trading It's shades of 2022, when any number of crypto platforms were forced to suspend withdrawals as prices crumbled.

Institutional crypto platform BlockFills reportedly halts withdrawals, restricts trading

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2026. Feb. 11. 16:43

Institutional crypto platform BlockFills reportedly halts withdrawals, restricts trading It's shades of 2022, when any number of crypto platforms were forced to suspend withdrawals as prices crumbled.

The Protocol: Robinhood unveils its layer-2 testnet

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2026. Feb. 11. 16:26

The Protocol: Robinhood unveils its layer-2 testnet Also: Citadel Securities backs LayerZero chain, MegaETH mainnet debut and ENS scraps L2 plans

The human brain's edge is fading. AI could outhink us in 2 years, Ben Goertzel says

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2026. Feb. 11. 16:04

The human brain's edge is fading. AI could outhink us in 2 years, Ben Goertzel says "The human brain is better at taking the imaginative leap to understand the unknown ... We should enjoy it for a couple more years."

Cryptos crumble, bitcoin falls through $66,000, as Friday's bounce fades

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2026. Feb. 11. 15:58

Cryptos crumble, bitcoin falls through $66,000, as Friday's bounce fades With so many other asset markets in rally mode, investors for the moment appear to have moved on from crypto.

In unfamiliar market conditions, historical data-driven AI trading bots will falter

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2026. Feb. 11. 15:26

In unfamiliar market conditions, historical data-driven AI trading bots will falter Bitget CEO Gracy Chen says AI trading apps are like interns for now; soon they will be full time employees.

Decentralized AI is in a trough but real opportunities are emerging, crypto VCs say

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2026. Feb. 11. 15:15

Decentralized AI is in a trough but real opportunities are emerging, crypto VCs say Moving away from overhyped GPU marketplaces and large AI model alternatives towards purpose-built, full-stack solutions is the goal.

BlackRock takes first DeFi step, lists BUIDL on Uniswap as UNI jumps 25%

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2026. Feb. 11. 14:57

BlackRock takes first DeFi step, lists BUIDL on Uniswap as UNI jumps 25% BlackRock will make shares of its $2.2 billion tokenized U.S. Treasury fund tradable on the decentralized exchange Uniswap.

Analysts react as Robinhood slumps 10%, with slowdown in crypto trading weighing on results

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2026. Feb. 11. 14:43

Analysts react as Robinhood slumps 10%, with slowdown in crypto trading weighing on results JPMorgan and Compass Point were among the sell-side teams trimming price targets on HOOD.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: index trades 2.5% lower as all constituents decline

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2026. Feb. 11. 14:19

CoinDesk 20 performance update: index trades 2.5% lower as all constituents decline Aptos (APT) dropped 4.1% and Binance Coin (BNB) fell 3.7%, leading the index lower.

Bithumb admits to ‘serious flaws’ that left internal systems vulnerable to potential sabotage

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2026. Feb. 11. 14:13

Bithumb admits to ‘serious flaws’ that left internal systems vulnerable to potential sabotage The South Korean crypto exchange’s CEO Le Jae-won said the lack of proper controls led to the erroneous transfer of bitcoin worth more than $40 billion to customers. Most has been recovered.

Ethena-backed suiUSDe stablecoin goes live on Sui with $10 million yield vault launch

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2026. Feb. 11. 13:59

Ethena-backed suiUSDe stablecoin goes live on Sui with $10 million yield vault launch The synthetic dollar debuts on Sui Mainnet alongside a permissionless vault seeded by SUI Group and integration with DeepBook’s new margin system.

U.S. added stronger than expected 130,000 jobs in January, with unemployment rate falling to 4.3%

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2026. Feb. 11. 13:34

U.S. added stronger than expected 130,000 jobs in January, with unemployment rate falling to 4.3% Down sizably ahead of the jobs data, bitcoin rose modestly to $67,500 following the news.

Recapping day 1 of Consensus Hong Kong

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2026. Feb. 11. 12:56

Recapping day 1 of Consensus Hong Kong Hong Kong is looking to build its digital assets economy, its leaders said on stage.

Crypto's latest selloff was a TradFi event, not a crypto crisis

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2026. Feb. 11. 12:54

Crypto's latest selloff was a TradFi event, not a crypto crisis Last week’s downturn was driven by yen carry trades and macro leverage, highlighting how deeply digital assets are now tied to traditional markets, panelists at Consensus Hong Kong 2026 said.

Aviva Investors to tokenize funds on XRP Ledger in Ripple partnership

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2026. Feb. 11. 12:02

Aviva Investors to tokenize funds on XRP Ledger in Ripple partnership The U.K. asset manager teamed up with Ripple to bring traditional fund structures onchain in its first tokenization push.

Franklin Templeton and Swift say the future of banking is 24/7 and onchain

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2026. Feb. 11. 11:39

Franklin Templeton and Swift say the future of banking is 24/7 and onchain Tokenized funds and deposits are edging toward the mainstream, though regulation, infrastructure and security remain obstacles.

Franklin Templeton and SWIFT say the future of banking is 24/7 and natively on-chain

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2026. Feb. 11. 11:39

Franklin Templeton and SWIFT say the future of banking is 24/7 and natively on-chain Tokenized funds and deposits are edging toward the mainstream, though regulation, infrastructure and security remain obstacles.

Bearish sentiment prevails as bitcoin falls below $67,000, ether drops

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2026. Feb. 11. 11:36

Bearish sentiment prevails as bitcoin falls below $67,000, ether drops Bitcoin and ether extended declines, dragging down crypto-related stocks, even as gold and silver rallied.

Joe Lubin claims DeFi is as safe as traditional finance, adding that bitcoin is in crisis

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2026. Feb. 11. 11:17

Joe Lubin claims DeFi is as safe as traditional finance, adding that bitcoin is in crisis During an interview at Consensus Hong Kong 2026, Joseph Lubin argued that "blue chip" decentralized finance has reached parity with traditional banking.

Regulation, derivatives helping drive TradFi institutions into crypto, panellists say

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2026. Feb. 11. 10:59

Regulation, derivatives helping drive TradFi institutions into crypto, panellists say Non-participation in decentralized finance is becoming a career risk for traditional finance professionals, panellists said.

DeFi is not really decentralized, it is unavoidably centralized

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2026. Feb. 11. 10:59

DeFi is not really decentralized, it is unavoidably centralized Rules are required to ensure DeFi projects grow and mature, which means they need layers of centralization before becoming truly decentralized. .

Robinhood believes yields should be passed on to the customer, criticizes traditional finance

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2026. Feb. 11. 10:58

Robinhood believes yields should be passed on to the customer, criticizes traditional finance Robinhood’s Johann Kerbrat took the stage along with Bullish CEO Tom Farley to speak of his platform's views on stablecoin yields and traditional financial systems.

Tokenization still at start of hype cycle, but needs more use cases, specialists say

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2026. Feb. 11. 10:21

Tokenization still at start of hype cycle, but needs more use cases, specialists say Crypto asset specialists must figure out how to match tokenization hype to real-world utility, Securitize's Graham Ferguson said.

Hong Kong ready to issue first stablecoin licenses in March, Financial Secretary says

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2026. Feb. 11. 09:39

Hong Kong ready to issue first stablecoin licenses in March, Financial Secretary says Hong Kong will begin issuing a small number of stablecoin licenses to companies with credible business models and strong compliance, Paul Chan Mo-po said.

Arkham denies exchange closure plan, says switching to decentralized platform

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2026. Feb. 11. 09:22

Arkham denies exchange closure plan, says switching to decentralized platform Data analytics firm Arkham Intel first floated the idea of adding a crypto derivatives exchange in late 2024.

Arkham Intelligence said to be shutting crypto trading platform as usage fails to sparkle

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2026. Feb. 11. 09:22

Arkham Intelligence said to be shutting crypto trading platform as usage fails to sparkle Data analytics firm Arkham Intel first floated the idea of adding a crypto derivatives exchange in late 2024.

Tom Lee says stop timing the bottom and start buying the dip

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2026. Feb. 11. 09:03

Tom Lee says stop timing the bottom and start buying the dip Thomas Lee, speaking on stage at Hong Kong Consensus 2026, said investors should be looking at opportunities as crypto is in the midst of a "mini winter."

MrBeast's finance bet could become the new generation's Schwab, Robinhood, Tom Lee says

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2026. Feb. 11. 08:49

MrBeast's finance bet could become the new generation's Schwab, Robinhood, Tom Lee says The BitMine chairman said at Hong Kong Consensus 2026 that MrBeast acquiring neobank Step could win over a new generation of investors to crypto.

Binance teams up with Franklin Templeton to use tokenized money market funds as off-exchange collateral

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2026. Feb. 11. 08:00

Binance teams up with Franklin Templeton to use tokenized money market funds as off-exchange collateral Institutions can now use Benji-issued tokenized money market funds as off-exchange collateral to trade on Binance using Ceffu’s custody layer.

Spark looks to build a safe bridge between onchain capital and TradFi

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2026. Feb. 11. 06:00

Spark looks to build a safe bridge between onchain capital and TradFi Spark is opening access to its $9 billion stablecoin liquidity pool for hedge funds and other institutions to bridge onchain capital with off-chain credit markets.

Spark looks to build building a safe bridge between onchain capital and TradFi

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2026. Feb. 11. 06:00

Spark looks to build building a safe bridge between onchain capital and TradFi Spark is opening access to its $9 billion stablecoin liquidity pool for hedge funds and other institutions to bridge onchain capital with off-chain credit markets.