Markets
Crypto investment products attracted $1.06 billion in new capital last week. The inflows extend a three-week positive streak and signal sustained institutional demand despite heightened geopolitical tensions. Data from CoinShares shows that U.S.-based funds accounted for roughly 96% of the weekly inflows. Canada added $19.4 million
Finance
Hana Financial Group has signed an agreement with Standard Chartered to cooperate on digital asset initiatives. The partnership signals deeper engagement from two major banking groups as stablecoins and crypto infrastructure move further into mainstream finance. The memorandum of understanding outlines joint exploration of digital finance opportunities, including stablecoins and
AI
FIFA expects roughly six billion viewers for the 2026 World Cup. The tournament will feature 104 matches across three countries, forcing football’s governing body to redesign its operational infrastructure around artificial intelligence. The competition will expand to 48 teams across venues in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. FIFA
Markets
Ethereum drew fresh attention after onchain data indicated a $56.5 million accumulation by ShapeShift founder Erik Voorhees. The purchase signals renewed conviction from a long-time crypto entrepreneur as institutional demand for ether strengthens. Lookonchain reported that Voorhees spent 49.08 million Tether (USDT) to acquire 23,393 ether across
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Bitcoin traded near $72,800 late Sunday after a sharp intraday rebound from earlier lows. The move followed five straight days of spot exchange-traded fund inflows, reinforcing institutional demand during a volatile macro backdrop. The world's largest cryptocurrency rose 2.5% in 24 hours to $72,806 as
Binance Expands AI Automation With New Trading Skills Automation is quickly becoming part of everyday crypto trading. To support this shift, Binance has expanded its Skills Hub, giving AI agents direct access to market data, trading tools, and wallet management features. Four key modules power this system: Alpha, Derivatives, Margin,
AI
E.SUN Bank and IBM have introduced an artificial intelligence governance framework for banking. The initiative aims to define how financial institutions can deploy AI systems while maintaining regulatory oversight and risk controls. The project includes a governance model and a white paper describing how banks should evaluate and monitor
Cryptocurrency
Crypto trading volume on Robinhood reached $25 billion in February. The figure marks a 9% increase from January and a 74% jump compared with the same period last year. The activity follows January’s $22.9 billion in crypto notional volume, giving the platform two consecutive months of growth to
Finance
The Ethereum Foundation has published a new mandate describing its role as “one of many stewards” of the network. The document clarifies governance philosophy as the ecosystem expands across developers, institutions, and independent infrastructure providers. The mandate outlines a framework the foundation calls “CROPS,” shorthand for censorship resistance, open source
Markets
Adjusted transaction volume for USD Coin has surpassed that of Tether so far this year, according to new research from Mizuho. The shift suggests growing usage of USDC in real-world payment flows and institutional transfers. Mizuho analysts estimate USDC currently accounts for about 64% of “adjusted” stablecoin transfer volume in
Markets
The Official Trump memecoin rallied nearly 50% overnight as large buyers accumulated the token following a new promotional campaign tied to an exclusive gala event. The surge briefly pushed the asset above $4.40, its highest level in more than a month. The token, known as Official Trump, later retraced
AI
A humanoid robot is now working inside a German automotive factory for the first time. The deployment by BMW Group signals that physical artificial intelligence is moving from research labs into live industrial production environments. The pilot program launched at BMW’s plant in Leipzig using AEON, a wheeled humanoid