Citigroup Cuts Bitcoin and Ether Price Targets as US Crypto Legislation Stalls
Citigroup lowered its 12-month price targets for Bitcoin and Ether, citing weaker network activity and delays in US crypto legislation despite continued ETF inflows.
Regulated DeFi
The Regulated DeFi topic examines the growing convergence between decentralized finance and traditional regulatory frameworks. This section covers compliance-ready DeFi protocols, KYC-enabled liquidity pools, institutional-grade lending platforms, permissioned blockchains, and the integration of regulatory standards into on-chain financial products. It highlights developments in global policy, licensing, risk management, and the emergence of frameworks that allow institutions to participate safely in DeFi markets. Readers gain insights into how regulated DeFi is creating a bridge between open blockchain systems and institutional finance, enabling broader adoption and secure, compliant on-chain activity.
SEC Drops Charges Against Justin Sun as Rainberry Agrees to $10M Penalty
The SEC has dismissed its case against Justin Sun and several Tron-related entities. BitTorrent developer Rainberry agreed to pay a $10 million civil penalty as part of the settlement.
Nasdaq Files for SEC Approval of Binary Options on Nasdaq 100
Nasdaq has sought SEC approval to list fixed-payout binary options tied to the Nasdaq 100, signaling traditional exchanges’ push into prediction-style markets.
Solana Treasury Firm Shares Jump on Staked SOL Lending Rollout
By
Matthew Clarke
• 2 mins read
A Solana-focused treasury company saw its shares surge after launching a structure that enables borrowing against staked SOL while preserving yield and custody.
Crypto Industry Pushes Back on Stablecoin Yield Ban
By
Matthew Clarke
• 2 mins read
Crypto advocates are countering Wall Street calls for a blanket ban on stablecoin yield as US lawmakers debate key provisions in pending market structure legislation.
US NCUA Proposes Federal License for Stablecoin Issuers
By
Matthew Clarke
• 2 mins read
The National Credit Union Administration has proposed a federal licensing framework for payment stablecoin issuers operating through credit union subsidiaries.
ChatGPT’s Top 5 Crypto Picks for February 2026
By
Michael Turner
• 2 mins read
Amid ongoing market volatility, select digital assets stand out for institutional relevance, tokenization trends and resilient liquidity in February 2026.
Hong Kong Approves Crypto Margin Financing and Perpetuals
By
Matthew Clarke
• 2 mins read
Hong Kong’s securities regulator will allow licensed brokers to offer digital asset margin financing and set rules for crypto perpetual contracts for professional investors.
Canada Tightens Crypto Custody Rules to Reduce Investor Losses
By
Matthew Clarke
• 3 mins read
Canada’s investment regulator has introduced stricter, tiered custody standards for crypto assets, aiming to reduce losses from fraud, hacks, and weak governance.
Coinbase Faces Nevada Legal Action Over Prediction Markets
By
Matthew Clarke
• 3 mins read
Nevada regulators have moved to block Coinbase’s prediction market offerings, arguing the exchange is facilitating unlicensed sports wagering through event-based contracts.