CryptoEconomy

Gold is proving to be more stable than Bitcoin amid recent market volatility, with Bitcoin's dual role as both a hard asset and a speculative investment causing erratic behavior, despite ample liquidity.

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Alchemy enables AI agents to autonomously purchase compute credits using USDC.
The system uses Coinbase’s x402 standard to trigger onchain payments automatically.
Developers building DeFi agents and bots can now eliminate manual billing steps.
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Alchemy, a blockchain infrastructure co

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Citigroup plans Bitcoin custody for $30 trillion in assets under management.
The bank aims to integrate Bitcoin into its core banking operations, not peripherally.
Institutional clients can hold Bitcoin alongside stocks and bonds within Citi’s systems.
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Citigroup announced plans to a

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AllUnity launches CHFAU, a Swiss Franc stablecoin fully backed by reserves.
The token is registered with BaFin as electronic money under German supervision.
Designed for institutional use by banks, asset managers, and corporate treasuries.
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AllUnity has introduced CHFAU, a Swiss

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Barclays is in preliminary talks with tech providers about blockchain settlement infrastructure for payments and tokenized deposits, with no launch plan announced.
Stablecoins near $300B, led by USDT and USDC at roughly 87% of dollar-pegged tokens, are driving banks to modernize rails as

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Morgan Stanley applied for a national trust bank charter with the OCC.
The digital asset bank would offer custody, staking, and stablecoin services.
It supports Morgan Stanley’s crypto ETF filings and digital wallet launch.
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Morgan Stanley has taken a formal step to expand its digita

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The integration has grown by 40% in just two days following its successful initial launch.
8 million MNT tokens and 1.5 million GHO have been allocated as active incentives.
The ecosystem is solidifying its position as a new liquidity epicenter for the institutional sector.
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The

Blockchain technology developers in the United States could gain key legal protection if a bill introduced by representatives Scott Fitzgerald, Ben Cline, and Zoe Lofgren moves forward.
The initiative, known as the Promoting Innovation in Blockchain Development Act of 2026, proposes amending

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Private transactions suggest Tether is currently valued between $350 billion and $375 billion.
This figure would elevate Giancarlo Devasini’s wealth to levels comparable to Warren Buffett.
Regulatory scrutiny and reserve transparency remain the company’s greatest

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Kalshi, the world’s largest prediction market, partners with DriveWealth to integrate event contracts into its brokerage-as-a-service infrastructure.
The integration will allow DriveWealth partners to offer event contracts alongside stocks, ETFs and other traditional assets on a single

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Minnesota DFL Rep. Erin Koegel introduced a bill to prohibit crypto kiosks statewide, responding to a reported surge in scams and elder fraud cases across Minnesota.
The proposal favors prevention: a ban simplifies enforcement and messaging, but would push legitimate cash-to-crypto

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Bitcoin inflows: Bitcoin ETFs added $254.4M on February 26, led by BlackRock’s IBIT, while three‑day inflows topped $1.02B as investors bought the dip.
Altcoin ETF activity: Ethereum products posted $6.6M in daily inflows and $173M over three sessions, with Solana adding $0.5M for the day

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Ripple outlined a 2026 pivot for XRPL, replacing centralized grants with a federated support model linking governance, funding, and upgrades.
An integrated hub, XAO DAO microgrants, and regional hubs like XRP Asia aim to route capital horizontally and reduce single-entity dependency.

MEV Capital's assets under management plummeted 80% from $1.5 billion to $300 million due to the deUSD stablecoin's devaluation, leading to significant staff layoffs and operational challenges. The firm's revenue dropped 92%, and partners are reassessing their collaborations.

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JPMorgan identifies US crypto legislation as the key variable for markets.
Senate negotiations remain stalled over stablecoin reward payments to users.
Bitcoin hit $126,000 in October 2024 but later erased those gains.
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JPMorgan rarely flags speculative scenarios without concrete

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Federal prosecutors charged Christopher Delgado with running a $328 million crypto scheme.
Delgado promised investors guaranteed monthly returns of 3 to 8 percent.
He used new investor money to pay earlier participants in classic Ponzi fashion.
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Federal authorities arrested a