Solana Launches Developer Platform with Mastercard and Western Union
Solana unveils a new developer platform for institutions, onboarding Mastercard, Western Union and Worldpay.
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Whale watching in cryptocurrency refers to the practice of monitoring the activities of large holders, known as whales, to gain insights into market movements. These individuals or entities control significant amounts of a particular asset, meaning their transactions can influence prices and liquidity. Traders and analysts track whale wallets, large transfers, and exchange inflows or outflows to anticipate potential buying or selling pressure. This information is often gathered through blockchain explorers or analytics platforms that provide visibility into on-chain data. While whale activity can signal trends, it does not guarantee market direction and can be misinterpreted. Whale watching has become a common strategy for understanding market sentiment and identifying possible shifts in supply and demand.
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NYSE Partners with Securitize to Advance Tokenized Securities Market
NYSE teams up with Securitize to build infrastructure for tokenized securities and blockchain-based settlement.
Trump Memecoin Whales Accumulate Tokens Ahead of Mar-a-Lago Holder Gala
Large holders of the TRUMP memecoin are increasing their positions ahead of a planned Mar-a-Lago event that will host the project’s top token holders.
Mastercard Launches Crypto Partner Program to Bridge Blockchain and Payments
Mastercard launches Crypto Partner Program with 85+ partners to connect blockchain systems with banks, merchants, and global payments for real-world use cases.
Ripple Targets April for Australian Financial License Through Acquisition
Ripple plans to obtain an Australian Financial Services License through the acquisition of BC Payments Australia, expanding its regulated payments infrastructure in the region.
US Prosecutors Request October 2026 Retrial for Tornado Cash Co-Founder Roman Storm
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…
Wall Street Channels $540M Into US Spot Solana ETFs in Q4
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.
Bitwise Donates $233K to Bitcoin Core Development
Bitwise Asset Management has contributed $233,000 to Bitcoin developers, marking its second annual donation tied to the success of its Bitcoin ETF.
A16z Launches Fifth Crypto Fund amid Market Downturn
Andreessen Horowitz is raising a fifth crypto-focused fund targeting $2 billion, amid declining venture activity and broader crypto market pressures.
MARA Shares Surge on AI Data Center Partnership
MARA Holdings announced a partnership to convert select US Bitcoin mining sites into AI-focused data centers, sending shares up nearly 16% in after-hours trading.