SWIFT announced a blockchain-based shared ledger at Sibos 2025, while HSBC quietly runs XRP-linked infrastructure. The TradFi-crypto line just blurred. SWIFT announced it will add a blockchain-based shared ledger to its payment infrastructure. The announcement came at Sibos 2025 in Frankfurt. And the financial world has not stopped talking since....
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Tether Gold Just Rewrote How Companies Pay Dividends
Tether Gold (XAU₮) powers the world’s first tokenized gold dividend by a public company. Here’s what Elemental Royalty’s move means for crypto and gold markets. Tether Gold just made history. On February 17, 2026, Tether announced that Elemental Royalty Corporation would offer shareholders dividends payable in XAU₮. No gold company...
CryptoQuant Founder Warns: Satoshi’s BTC Faces Quantum Threat
About 6.89M Bitcoin, including Satoshi’s BTC, face potential theft from quantum attacks. Roughly 3.4M dormant BTC are vulnerable, making them prime targets for quantum attackers. Social consensus delays may prevent urgent protocol upgrades to protect old BTC addresses. Bitcoin may be facing its biggest threat yet. CryptoQuant founder Ki Young...
Bitwise Files Prediction Market ETF for 2028 U.S. Elections
Bitwise files prediction market ETF targeting 2028 U.S. elections, while launching PredictionShares platform. Bitwise has filed for a prediction market ETF targeting major U.S. elections. The move is indicative of increasing institutional interest in political event-based contracts. Industry observers are attributing the filing to the increase in demand for regulated...
BlackRock Updates Staked Ethereum ETF, Targets 18% Rewards
BlackRock amends ETHB filing, plans to stake 70–90% of ETH and retain 18% of rewards with a 0.25% fee and 0.12% waiver. BlackRock amended its filing for a proposed staked Ethereum ETF, detailing how it will handle staking income and apply fees. The updated registration statement details reward allocation, expense...
Coinbase Warns 1099-DA Could Burden Small Crypto Transactions
Coinbase says IRS Form 1099-DA will require reporting stablecoins, gas fees, and all crypto sales starting in the 2025 tax year. The 2025 tax year introduces new digital asset reporting rules in the United States, and Coinbase says parts of the framework may create added strain for users and brokers....
Investors React as Gemini Restructures Leadership Team
Executive exits, global market withdrawals, and rising losses drive an urgent shift toward cost control and U.S. focus. Gemini announced a sweeping leadership overhaul as it reshapes operations and narrows its global focus. A new filing shows three senior executives will depart, marking one of the company’s largest internal changes...
Sellers Return: Bitcoin Sinks $1,500 in 20-Minute Move
Elevated open interest and ETF outflows left Bitcoin exposed to a rapid long liquidation cascade. Bitcoin came under heavy selling at the U.S. market open, dropping $1,500 in about 20 minutes. Selling picked up quickly as buyers pulled back and long traders were forced to exit. However, market data suggest...
Two Price Zones That Could Decide Solana’s Next Big Move
Solana stays structurally weak below $120 as failed recoveries confirm a broader corrective market phase. Analyst highlights $60–$70 as the first support zone where price may attempt a temporary macro bottom. If $60 fails, Solana could revisit the $25–$35 demand zone that launched the last major rally. Solana is...
Bitcoin Treasury Giant Strategy Adds $168.4M in BTC as Accumulation Continues
Bitcoin Treasury Giant Strategy purchases 2,486 BTC worth $168.4M, boosting holdings to 717,131 BTC while maintaining aggressive accumulation despite crypto market volatility and price pressure. Strategy expanded its Bitcoin holdings with another large market purchase. The company strengthened the long-term Bitcoin treasury strategy. Moreover, the move came at a time...