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Bitdeer Sells Entire Bitcoin Treasury, Holdings Drop to Zero
Bitcoin miner Bitdeer has liquidated its full Bitcoin treasury, selling both newly mined coins and reserve holdings. The move comes as mining firms adjust capital strategies amid tighter industry margins.
Bitcoin mining firm Bitdeer has reduced its corporate Bitcoin holdings to zero after liquidating 943 BTC from its treasury and selling all newly mined coins during the reporting period. According to its latest operational update, the company produced 189.8 BTC and sold the full amount, alongside the reserves previously held on its balance sheet.
The decision marks a notable shift in treasury management for a sector that typically retains a portion of mined Bitcoin to maintain price exposure. While routine sales to cover electricity, hosting, and hardware costs are standard across the mining industry, a full liquidation of reserves is relatively uncommon and signals a more defensive liquidity posture.
The move comes as miners face sustained margin pressure following the 2024 halving, rising operational costs, and increased competition. Bitdeer has also announced a $300 million convertible note offering aimed at funding data center expansion, AI cloud initiatives, and hardware development, underscoring a broader industry trend toward diversification into AI infrastructure and alternative revenue streams.
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Capital Rotates from DeFi to Tokenized Assets amid Risk-Off Shift
Capital is moving from DeFi into tokenized real-world assets as investors seek lower-risk onchain yields during broader market weakness.
Capital is rotating out of decentralized finance and into tokenized real-world assets as investors adjust to weaker crypto market conditions. Data shows tokenized assets grew to nearly $24.8 billion in distributed value over the past month, while DeFi total value locked dropped about 25% to under $95 billion.
Major DeFi protocols have recorded double-digit declines as yield compression and market volatility reduced lending, staking, and leveraged activity. In contrast, tokenized Treasuries, private credit, and commodities continued to attract inflows, offering comparatively stable onchain returns and clearer cash flow structures.
Analysts say the divergence reflects portfolio reallocation rather than capital flight from crypto. The shift toward regulated, yield-generating instruments suggests a maturing market structure, where institutional and risk-averse participants prioritize predictable returns and legal clarity over emission-driven DeFi incentives.
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Tennessee Judge Blocks State Enforcement Against Kalshi
A federal judge granted Kalshi a preliminary injunction preventing Tennessee from enforcing state betting laws against its event contracts during ongoing litigation.
A federal judge in Tennessee granted a preliminary injunction blocking state officials from enforcing sports betting laws against Kalshi’s event contracts while litigation proceeds. The court found the prediction markets platform is likely to succeed in arguing that its sports-related contracts qualify as swaps under the Commodity Exchange Act.
The decision prevents Tennessee regulators from applying state gaming laws to Kalshi, a platform regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) that offers binary contracts tied to real-world events. The firm has maintained that its products fall under exclusive federal jurisdiction, preempting state-level gambling enforcement.
The ruling adds to a growing patchwork of legal outcomes across US jurisdictions as regulators and courts debate whether event-based contracts constitute derivatives or wagering instruments. The case highlights broader regulatory tensions between state gaming frameworks and federal oversight of emerging prediction markets and financial event contracts.
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Bybit EU Expands USDC and EURC Access with New Stablecoin Campaigns
Bybit EU launched new campaigns centered on USDC and EURC to expand regulated stablecoin usage across trading, savings, and payments in Europe.
Bybit EU has introduced new stablecoin campaigns featuring USDC and EURC to expand access to regulated digital assets across its MiCA-compliant platform in Europe. The initiative is designed to support structured engagement with stablecoins across trading, savings, and payment use cases within a regulated framework.
The rollout includes fixed-term Earn products tied to USDC and cross-yield offerings involving EURC, aimed at encouraging disciplined saving and predictable returns rather than short-term speculative activity. The exchange stated that the programs are positioned to improve financial literacy and promote responsible participation in digital asset markets.
The expansion reflects broader institutional momentum behind regulated stablecoins in Europe as compliance under the Markets in Crypto-Assets framework gains importance. By increasing integration of USDC and EURC across its product suite, Bybit EU is aligning with a growing trend of compliant stablecoin adoption for everyday financial applications and platform-based financial services.
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NEWITY Raises $11M to Expand AI and Blockchain Lending Infrastructure
Fintech firm NEWITY secured an $11 million investment led by CMT Digital to scale AI underwriting and connect small business credit with blockchain capital markets.
Fintech company NEWITY has secured an $11 million strategic investment led by CMT Digital to expand its AI-driven lending infrastructure and integrate blockchain-enabled capital market access for small business credit. The funding is aimed at addressing a persistent financing gap in the small business sector, where limited liquidity and slow underwriting processes continue to constrain capital access.
The company plans to scale its AI-first underwriting platform to accelerate loan origination while developing infrastructure that enables small business debt to be structured as digital, tradable instruments. By linking credit assets with blockchain-native and institutional capital channels, the initiative seeks to improve liquidity and streamline funding distribution within regulated frameworks.
NEWITY has facilitated over $12 billion in SBA-related funding to more than 125,000 businesses and intends to use the new capital to enhance automation and operational efficiency. The move reflects a broader trend of integrating AI and blockchain technologies into financial infrastructure to modernize credit markets and expand institutional participation in tokenized real-world assets.
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Brad Garlinghouse Sees Strong Odds for Clarity Bill Passage
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the Clarity Act has a high likelihood of passing by April, citing renewed regulatory momentum in Washington.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the long-debated Clarity Act has a strong probability of passing by April, pointing to renewed engagement from US lawmakers and policymakers. The proposed legislation aims to define whether digital assets fall under securities law or Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) oversight.
According to Garlinghouse, clearer regulatory frameworks are increasingly sought by both crypto firms and traditional financial institutions, as prolonged uncertainty has weighed on innovation and market development. He noted that recent discussions in Washington suggest growing political momentum after months of stalled negotiations around digital asset policy.
The bill is viewed as a potential milestone for the US crypto sector, particularly as regulatory ambiguity continues to shape institutional adoption and investment strategies. Ripple, which has expanded through acquisitions in custody and treasury services since 2023, is reportedly prioritizing integration while monitoring regulatory developments that could reshape compliance and market structure.
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Kraken’s xStocks Surpasses $25B in Volume
Kraken’s tokenized equities platform xStocks has exceeded $25 billion in total transaction volume and reached over 80,000 onchain holders within eight months of launch.
Kraken’s tokenized equities platform, xStocks, has surpassed $25 billion in cumulative transaction volume less than eight months after launch, reflecting growing investor engagement with blockchain-based representations of traditional assets. The figure includes activity across centralized and decentralized venues, as well as minting and redemption flows.
The tokens, issued by regulated provider Backed Finance, represent 1:1 backed versions of publicly traded equities and exchange-traded funds, with Kraken acting as a primary distribution and trading venue. Since its launch in 2025, the platform has listed more than 60 tokenized equities tied to major US companies, while onchain trading alone has reached $3.5 billion and attracted over 80,000 unique holders.
Rising onchain participation indicates increasing integration of tokenized equities into decentralized finance ecosystems and self-custody workflows. The milestone also aligns with broader growth in tokenized real-world assets, a segment expanding despite broader crypto market volatility and declining aggregate market capitalization.
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Parsec Shuts Down After Five Years amid Market Shift
On-chain analytics firm Parsec is shutting down after five years, citing shifting market dynamics and reduced relevance of DeFi and NFT activity.
On-chain analytics firm Parsec has announced it is shutting down after five years of operations, citing evolving market dynamics and declining alignment with current crypto industry trends. CEO Will Sheehan said trader flows and on-chain activity have changed significantly, with the firm’s focus on decentralized finance and non-fungible tokens falling out of step with broader market direction.
The shift follows a prolonged slowdown in DeFi leverage and reduced NFT market activity since the post-FTX period. Industry data shows NFT sales declined in 2025, alongside lower average transaction values, reflecting softer demand across speculative on-chain sectors that previously drove analytics usage.
Parsec, launched in 2021 with backing from major crypto investors, operated during a period of rapid market expansion. Its closure comes amid wider signs of consolidation in the crypto sector, as startups face product-market fit challenges and shifting institutional priorities. The development underscores how changing on-chain behavior and market structure are reshaping demand for specialized analytics platforms.
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Bitdeer Shares Drop 17% amid $300M Convertible Note Offer
Bitdeer announced a $300 million convertible note sale and a direct share offering, sending its stock down 17% amid investor concerns over potential dilution.
Bitdeer Technologies (BTDR) shares fell 17% to a 10-month low following the company’s announcement of a $300 million convertible senior note offering due 2032. The notes can convert into cash, shares, or a mix at Bitdeer’s discretion, with an additional $45 million underwriter greenshoe option. The miner and AI data center operator also plans a registered direct offering of Class A shares tied to a repurchase of 5.25% convertible notes due 2029.
Proceeds from the offerings will fund capped call transactions designed to mitigate dilution if new notes are converted, repurchase portions of outstanding debt, and support expansion of Bitdeer’s data centers, ASIC mining rigs, and AI cloud infrastructure. Convertible debt often creates pressure on stock prices as investors anticipate potential increases in share count upon conversion, and the market reacted preemptively to this risk despite Bitdeer’s hedging measures.
The direct share sale is contingent on completion of the note offering and related repurchases, while the note sale can proceed independently. The move underscores Bitdeer’s focus on financing growth while managing debt obligations, highlighting the balancing act between capital raising, investor concerns, and operational expansion within the crypto mining and AI infrastructure sectors.
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World Liberty Financial Tokenizes Trump Resort Loan Revenue
World Liberty Financial, in partnership with Securitize, plans to tokenize revenue interests from loans secured by the Trump International Hotel and Resort, offering investors fixed income plus loan revenue exposure.
World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has announced a partnership with Securitize to tokenize revenue interests from loans secured by the Trump International Hotel and Resort. The initiative allows accredited investors to gain exposure to both fixed income and loan revenue streams through digital tokens, integrating real-world asset returns with blockchain-based transferability. The announcement was made at WLFI’s Mar-a-Lago crypto forum in Florida.
The tokenized product marks the first of WLFI’s 2026 rollout of real-world asset offerings. Tokenization converts traditional assets and their associated revenue streams into digital tokens, enabling instant transfer and fractional ownership. For WLFI, this approach expands access to hotel-backed revenue while addressing limited liquidity in the tokenized real estate sector, where only 57 properties worth $356 million have been on-chain to date, according to RWA.xyz.
WLFI’s broader strategy includes increasing blockchain representation of the Trump family’s real estate portfolio. Market data shows tokenized securities have grown sharply, with total market value reaching $963 million as of January 2026, a nearly 2,878% increase year-over-year. The collaboration with Dar Global and Securitize positions the company to provide institutional-grade real estate tokens in a regulated framework, offering investors both yield and exposure to hospitality-backed revenue.
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CME Group to Launch 24/7 Crypto Futures and Options
CME Group will begin 24/7 trading of Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana futures and options on May 29, responding to rising institutional demand and reducing weekend market gaps.
CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives exchange, will launch 24/7 trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana futures and options starting May 29, pending regulatory approval. The continuous trading will occur on CME Globex, with a two-hour weekly maintenance window over the weekend. Weekend and holiday trades will carry a trade date corresponding to the next business day, with clearing, settlement, and regulatory reporting processed the following day.
The move responds to heightened institutional demand for crypto risk management. CME reported $3 trillion in notional volume across crypto derivatives in 2025, with year-to-date average daily volume of 407,200 contracts, up 46% year-over-year. Average daily open interest also increased 7% to 335,400 contracts, reflecting growing engagement from professional investors despite market downturns.
CME’s 24/7 offering addresses the longstanding issue of weekend “CME gaps,” when futures prices diverge from spot markets due to market closure. By providing around-the-clock access to regulated crypto products, the exchange aims to enhance market transparency and allow institutional participants to manage exposure and execute trades at any hour. Market analysts view this as a significant step for bridging traditional and crypto markets.
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Voltage Launches USD-Settled Bitcoin Lightning Credit Line
Voltage has introduced a USD-settled revolving credit line that integrates directly with Bitcoin and Lightning payments, enabling businesses to send instant payments while repaying in dollars or BTC.
Voltage has unveiled Voltage Credit, a programmatic revolving line of credit that allows businesses to originate Lightning-style Bitcoin payments while settling balances in US dollars or BTC. The product is designed for CFOs and treasurers seeking real-time payment capabilities without holding cryptocurrency on their balance sheets. Unlike traditional crypto lending, Voltage underwrites credit against active payment flows rather than static BTC collateral, enabling dynamic credit limits tied to transaction volume.
CEO Graham Krizek emphasized that Voltage integrates the credit line directly into Lightning payments, distinguishing it from platforms like Stripe or Block, where payments and credit remain separate workflows. The platform carries a 12% APY on outstanding balances and uses a flat platform fee to avoid escalating costs with higher transaction volumes. The credit facility allows businesses to bridge Bitcoin-denominated revenue with USD-denominated expenses efficiently.
The launch follows Voltage’s successful $1 million Lightning Network pilot between Secure Digital Markets and Kraken, demonstrating the network’s capacity for institutional-scale transactions. Voltage Credit is initially available to qualified US-headquartered businesses, excluding a few states, with early adoption from exchanges, gaming platforms, miners, and payment processors. The product positions Lightning payments as a scalable solution for working capital management in institutional crypto operations.
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Hacker Returns $21M in Stolen Bitcoin to South Korean Authorities
South Korean prosecutors recovered $21.4 million in stolen bitcoin after a hacker returned 320.8 BTC, following measures that blocked transactions from the stolen funds.
South Korean prosecutors recovered approximately $21.4 million in Bitcoin that was stolen from their custody last year, local reports indicate. The loss occurred after investigators inadvertently entered recovery seed phrases on a phishing site during a probe of a gambling platform.
The hacker returned 320.8 BTC after authorities blocked centralized exchange transactions from the stolen wallet, limiting the ability to liquidate the assets. The hacker’s identity remains unknown. Prosecutors have since transferred the returned bitcoin to a local exchange for safekeeping while continuing efforts to trace the individual responsible.
The incident has triggered a nationwide review of how seized digital assets are managed. Other cases, including a 22 BTC loss at Seoul Gangnam Police Station dating back to 2021, have prompted internal investigations by agencies such as the Gyeonggi Bukbu Provincial Police to assess procedural gaps and potential internal involvement.
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Stablecoin Volume Tops $35 Trillion in 2025
Stablecoin transaction volume reached at least $35 trillion in 2025, with illicit activity representing less than 0.5% of total flows, according to TRM Labs.
Stablecoin transactions totaled at least $35 trillion in 2025, marking nearly 20% growth from 2024, according to blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs. Monthly transaction volumes exceeded $1 trillion multiple times, driven by sustained usage rather than short-lived spikes. Illicit flows, while rising to $141 billion, accounted for roughly 0.4% of total activity, underscoring that stablecoin usage remains overwhelmingly legitimate.
Most illicit stablecoin activity was concentrated within sanctions-linked networks, with over half tied to the ruble-pegged A7A5 token. Despite this, A7A5 executives maintain that their operations comply with local regulations and implement KYC and AML procedures. Stablecoins represented 86% of all illicit crypto flows in 2025, reflecting their growing role in high-risk, cross-border financial systems.
The analysis highlights a dual trend: continued mainstream adoption of stablecoins across financial and commercial applications, alongside increasing centralization of illicit networks. This dynamic underscores the importance of regulatory oversight while emphasizing stablecoins’ dominant role in legitimate onchain transactions.
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Bitcoin ETFs See $133M Outflows amid Extreme Fear
US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $133 million in outflows on February 18, extending weekly losses to $238 million as market sentiment remains in extreme fear.
US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) registered $133.3 million in outflows on February 19, pushing weekly net losses to $238 million. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust led the decline with over $84 million exiting, as trading volumes remained subdued below $3 billion. If outflows continue through the week, this would mark the first five-week streak of Bitcoin ETF withdrawals since March 2025.
Year-to-date, Bitcoin ETFs have seen around $2.5 billion in outflows, leaving assets under management at $83.6 billion. While Ether and XRP ETFs posted modest losses, Solana ETFs bucked the trend with six consecutive days of inflows, accumulating nearly $700 million in AUM since launch, though volumes remain below previous months.
The broader crypto market continues to reflect extreme risk aversion. Bitcoin traded near $67,000 at the time of writing, down roughly 24% year-to-date, and the Crypto Fear & Greed Index remains in “Extreme Fear” territory, signaling persistent market caution despite intermittent recoveries.
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