Politics
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has formed a new task force to oversee crypto, artificial intelligence, and prediction markets. The move signals deeper coordination across U.S. regulators as digital asset oversight expands. CFTC Chair Michael Selig announced the Innovation Task Force on Tuesday, positioning it to shape rules for
Blockchain
Bitcoin recorded a rare two-block chain reorganization at heights 941881 and 941882. The event underscores how mining concentration can influence short-term chain selection during network forks. The reorg occurred when multiple mining pools discovered valid blocks nearly simultaneously, creating competing versions of the blockchain. Foundry USA Pool mined one branch,
A Different Take on Layer 2 DeFi Katana is a Layer 2 blockchain built on Ethereum, designed with one clear focus: decentralized finance. It launched in 2025 through a collaboration between Polygon Labs and crypto trading firm GSR. What sets Katana apart is its narrow scope. Instead of supporting every
Finance
The New York Stock Exchange is advancing plans for 24/7 tokenized equities trading through a partnership with Securitize. The move links a major exchange operator with blockchain infrastructure for issuing and managing digital securities. Securitize will provide the technology to tokenize shares of stocks and exchange-traded funds, enabling issuance
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