Politics
Delaware lawmakers introduced two bills to license stablecoin issuers and expand digital asset oversight. The move signals a state-level push to formalize rules for crypto firms serving U.S. residents. The proposals, SB 19 and SB 16, were introduced by Senator Spiros Mantzavinos and Representative Bill Bush. Both are under
Finance
Open interest on Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 markets climbed 25% in one week to $1.74 billion. The surge highlights accelerating demand for perpetual futures tied to tokenized real-world assets. The milestone follows a rise from $1.39 billion recorded on March 15, according to data. HIP-3 markets, launched roughly six
DeFi
OKX has introduced more than 20 equity perpetual swaps tied to global stocks and indices. The rollout extends crypto-native trading infrastructure into traditional equity exposure with round-the-clock access. The contracts include the “Magnificent 7” stocks alongside crypto-linked equities such as Coinbase and Strategy, plus technology firms like Intel and Palantir.
Finance
Tron DAO is allocating $1 billion to accelerate AI-driven economic infrastructure. The scale signals a direct push to position its network at the center of machine-led payments and autonomous financial systems. The organization said the expanded fund will back companies building tools for agent identity, stablecoin payment rails, and tokenized
Finance
Kalshi and Polymarket processed over $18 billion in combined monthly volume in February as regulatory scrutiny intensified. The scale is forcing both platforms to formalize insider trading controls as lawmakers question market integrity. Kalshi said Monday it introduced screening tools to block political candidates from trading on their own elections,
DeFi
Balancer Labs will wind down after a $128 million exploit exposed structural and legal risks tied to its v2 pools. The move signals a shift toward DAO-led operations as protocols reconsider corporate wrappers after major security incidents. Co-founder Fernando Martinelli confirmed the decision in a forum post Monday, citing ongoing
Markets
Mizuho has cut its price target for Gemini by more than half to $12, citing declining trading activity that is expected to pressure the exchange’s core revenue streams. The revision reflects a broader slowdown across crypto market volumes. Analysts at Mizuho reduced their target from $26, pointing to weaker
Finance
Aave DAO has unanimously approved a key proposal to begin discussions on deploying its V4 upgrade, moving the lending protocol closer to a major architectural overhaul expected this year. The 100% vote signals strong alignment ahead of a complex upgrade cycle. [ARFC] Aave V4 Activation on Ethereum MainnetSummary This proposal
What AI Agent Frameworks Actually Do AI has moved beyond simple chat interfaces. Today’s systems can plan, decide, and act with minimal human input. These are known as AI agents, and they’re becoming a core building block across finance, crypto, and enterprise software. But building one from scratch
DeFi
Polymarket has introduced stricter market integrity rules across its DeFi platform and U.S. regulated exchange, as prediction markets process record volumes exceeding $18.6 billion in February. The changes signal a shift toward institutional-grade compliance standards. Polymarket outlined new prohibitions targeting insider trading, fraud, and manipulation, applying across both
AI
The UK’s financial regulator is piloting an AI platform costing over £30,000 per week to analyze internal data for illicit activity, signaling a shift toward machine-led oversight. The initiative reflects growing reliance on AI to manage rising data complexity in financial supervision. The Financial Conduct Authority is testing
Finance
A new venture firm targeting prediction market startups is raising $35 million, even as U.S. lawmakers move to restrict parts of the sector’s core business model. The timing highlights a widening gap between investor appetite and regulatory risk. The fund, 5c(c) Capital, is backed by Shayne Coplan