OP Labs, the team behind Ethereum Layer 2 solution Optimism, laid off 20 employees to focus on core initiatives amid a transitional year for the protocol. The move is strategic, not financial.
A Bloomberg strategist renewed his warning that Bitcoin could fall below $10,000, citing macroeconomic pressures. Other analysts argue that such a decline would require an extreme global liquidity shock.
US prosecutors have asked a federal judge to deny Sam Bankman-Fried’s request for a new trial, arguing that the testimony cited by the defense does not qualify as newly discovered evidence.
The SEC and CFTC signed a memorandum of understanding to coordinate oversight of crypto and other financial markets. The move aims to reduce regulatory overlap and provide clearer guidance for emerging technologies.
Ripple is reportedly planning a $750 million share buyback through April, valuing the company at about $50 billion. The move reflects continued institutional activity around the firm despite volatility in XRP markets.
Mastercard launches Crypto Partner Program with 85+ partners to connect blockchain systems with banks, merchants, and global payments for real-world use cases.
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes said he would not invest in Bitcoin at current levels, arguing he will wait for US monetary easing before re-entering the market.
Ripple plans to obtain an Australian Financial Services License through the acquisition of BC Payments Australia, expanding its regulated payments infrastructure in the region.
Tokenized real-world assets have grown to $23.6 billion in 2026, led by funds, commodities, and equities as investors seek blockchain-based markets with continuous trading access.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $251 million in inflows, pushing March totals to $1.56 billion, while XRP funds saw smaller outflows as Goldman Sachs emerged as the largest holder.
Nasdaq-listed Brera Holdings plans to pivot toward Solana infrastructure, rebrand as Solmate, and wind down two soccer teams as part of a broader digital asset strategy.
US prosecutors are seeking an October 2026 retrial for Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm on unresolved money laundering and sanctions charges after a hung jury in his initial trial.
US institutions invested $540 million in spot Solana ETFs during Q4, with investment advisers and hedge funds leading allocations, highlighting growing institutional engagement in SOL.
Pudgy Penguins released Pudgy World, a browser game emphasizing smooth gameplay and narrative, with crypto elements secondary, boosting its PENGU token 9%.
Tether is pioneering AI-augmented brain-computer interface implants, achieving near-99% accuracy in translating neural signals to text and advancing solutions for speech-impaired users.