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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has selected four institutions, including Revolut, to participate in the stablecoin sandbox, which will launch in 2026. This testing will help ensure the credibility of stablecoins in payments and transactions. Revolut is focused on the GBP stablecoin, aiming to strengthen its position in the UK market. Traditional banks, due to policy restrictions, have less motivation to enter the stablecoin market. This sandbox provides empirical data to inform the development of final regulatory rules.

_Strawmap sketches seven forks by 2029, targeting faster finality, privacy upgrades, and quantum-resistant security._ Ethereum’s base layer could see up to seven major upgrades by 2029 under a new planning document from the Ethereum Foundation. Called the “Strawmap,” the proposal sets out a

Data from Wintermute's proprietary retail flow indicators and JPMorgan's equity inflow analysis reveals that retail investor behavior has fundamentally shifted since late 2024, with crypto and equities now functioning as substitute rather than complementary risk assets.

In brief Warren pressed OCC Comptroller Jonathan Gould to share the unredacted charter application for World Liberty Financial, citing foreign ownership and national security risks. Gould refused to delay or deny the application, saying he would process it "as we process all

SOL jumps 11% as ETF inflows extend to eleven days. Futures Open Interest rises 7%, funding flips positive, shorts liquidated. Price tests $93 resistance; breakout could target $100 and beyond. Solana’s SOL has stepped back into focus after an 11% jump that shifted short-term

_Key Takeaways_ _PUMP is forming a double bottom pattern on the daily chart near $0.001680._ _Buyers have defended the $0.001680 support

Effective March 2, 2026, ETHzilla Corporation will rebrand as Forum Markets, signaling a strategic pivot from an ethereum-based treasury model to a functional blockchain infrastructure provider. Navigating Treasury Turbulence and Institutional Exits ETHzilla Corporation has unveiled a new

On-chain detective ZachXBT's investigation report reveals that several employees at the cryptocurrency platform Axiom used internal tools for insider trading, illegally profiting $200,000. The key figure, Broox Bauer, tracked user wallets and transactions to coordinate trades with accomplices. Axiom has revoked access to the relevant tools and initiated an investigation. This incident has sparked widespread discussion about user data security and internal compliance issues.

Key Takeaways ATOM is up over 6% today and 17% on the week, with price bouncing from the $1.65 support, signaling improving short-term

Bitcoin has found itself at a crossroads after a sustained period of selling pressure, with observers noting that the selling might be losing steam. Over the past three weeks, the flagship cryptocurrency has traded in a relatively narrow band between $60,000 and $70,000, with a brief dip

A bipartisan group of U.S. House lawmakers introduced the Promoting Innovation in Blockchain Development Act on February 26, 2026, a bill designed to amend federal criminal code Section 1960 to clarify that software developers who do not control customer funds cannot be prosecuted as money transmitters.

_MetaMask launches a US payment card with Mastercard, offering on-chain rewards and a metal card option enabled by Baanx and CompoSecure._ MetaMask has introduced a new payment card in the United States through a partnership with Mastercard. The card brings on-chain rewards to everyday

Collably Network has formally announced its association with AIW3, indicating a significant milestone in the Web3 ecosystem. As artificial intelligence continues to shift from external overlays to internal protocol architecture, so too is the landscape for decentralized finance (DeFi) evolving. AIW3

Wall Street is re-evaluating software services, especially in the context of AI's increasing impact on the market. After Anthropic PBC launched Claude Code Security, security-related stocks declined, indicating investor concerns about AI's influence. The recent "SaaSpocalypse" phenomenon suggests this is a market reclassification rather than pure disruption. Following a significant drop in Figma's valuation, the company is leveraging AI innovation to reshape itself and is becoming a cross-departmental design system. The market needs to reassess companies that enhance system centrality through efficient pathways. SaaSpocalypse sets a new standard for future technology markets.

Recently, multiple cases of unauthorized credit card usage have occurred in Lishui City and Heuncheon City, Jeollanam-do, South Korea, with total losses exceeding 120 million KRW. Authorities suspect that personal information leaks are involved and are considering investigating the relevant payment companies and shop owners. Experts advise consumers to strengthen personal information protection to prevent similar crimes from happening again.