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Ethereum researchers have demonstrated an early prototype of “native rollups” that could shift how Layer 2 networks verify transactions. The concept allows Ethereum to directly re-execute rollup blocks on the base chain, potentially simplifying a core piece of the network’s scaling architecture. The proof-of-concept implements EIP-8079 using the Ethrex
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More than $10 billion worth of native bitcoin has already been activated through Babylon’s staking system, and a new integration with Ledger now extends that model into decentralized finance collateral. The change matters because it allows bitcoin holders to deploy BTC in DeFi without surrendering custody or relying on
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Institutional crypto traders on Coinbase now have access to unified cross-margin trading across spot, futures, and perpetual-style derivatives. The feature, introduced through Coinbase Prime, aims to streamline portfolio management by allowing firms to use a single pool of collateral across multiple trading strategies. The rollout also includes regulated futures trading
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More than 40,000 crypto assets are created daily using Doppler’s token infrastructure, according to the company. That scale gives the platform unusual influence over how new tokens enter circulation across multiple chains. The platform, which powers the majority of new token launches on Coinbase’s Base network, is
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Sui processed over $111 billion in stablecoin transactions in January 2026 alone. That throughput sets the stage for USDsui, a native dollar-pegged stablecoin designed to anchor payments and decentralized finance activity on the network. USDsui went live on Sui mainnet on March 4, 2026. The token is issued through Bridge,
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X will suspend monetization for 90 days if creators post AI-generated war videos without disclosure. The policy targets financial incentives rather than account access, tightening controls during periods of geopolitical tension. In a post on the platform, executive Bier said the rule takes effect immediately. Creators who fail to label
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More than 472 million XRP moved onto Binance in a week as the token hovered near $1.36. The transfers, flagged by CryptoQuant contributor Darkfost, represent the largest February inflow stretch on the exchange and raise the risk of near-term sell pressure. According to data shared by Darkfost, the inflows
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Starknet is preparing to launch strkBTC, a bitcoin-based asset designed for shielded balances and confidential transfers on its Layer 2 network. The initiative seeks to combine privacy with full decentralized finance composability, a tradeoff that has historically limited bitcoin’s utility in onchain markets. Developed by StarkWare in coordination with
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STS Digital has secured $30 million in strategic capital to expand its institutional crypto derivatives platform. The raise signals continued investor appetite for infrastructure tied to options and structured products rather than spot speculation. CMT Digital led the round, with participation from Payward, Strobe Ventures, Arrington Capital, F-Prime, and BitRock
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Tether Investments has taken a strategic stake in Whop, a marketplace facilitating roughly $3 billion in annual payouts to 18.4 million users across 144 countries. The deal extends stablecoin settlement into a high-volume creator economy platform with global reach. Under the agreement, Whop will integrate Tether’s Wallet Development
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21Shares has launched a spot exchange-traded fund tied to SUI, bringing direct price exposure of the token to Nasdaq under the ticker TSUI. The listing marks another milestone for Sui’s growing institutional footprint and expands the lineup of regulated products tracking the Layer 1 blockchain’s native asset. 21shares
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Oobit now allows users to send crypto directly to any bank account worldwide. The feature extends the Tether-backed payments app beyond card rails into real-time fiat settlement across major banking networks. The rollout is powered by Distributed Technologies Research, a routing infrastructure provider that connects crypto wallets to traditional payment