Month: February 2026

In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Leo Mindyuk of ML Tech writes that while crypto markets look liquid on paper, executable liquidity at scale is more fragmented and more fragile than most institutions assume....

Under “Prediction Shares” branding, Bitwise filed to list two ETFs tracking prediction markets betting on the outcome of the 2028 presidential election....

The exchange is expected to launch 24/7 trading of tokenized assets later this year....

Andreas Halvorsen‘s Viking Global, just made a bold move into one of crypto’s most volatile corners. In the fourth quarter of 2025, the hedge fund initiated a new $157 million position in Riot Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:RIOT), signaling rising conviction that the crypto bull cycle still has room to run....

XRP Ledger has activated the XLS-81 “Permissioned DEX” amendment enabling gated trading venues for regulated institutions, but XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is still struggling to regain momentum. The Members-Only Exchange XLS-81 creates controlled versions of XRPL’s built-in decentralized exchange where only approved participants can place and accept trades.  Think of...

Two Abu Dhabi-linked investment vehicles disclosed sizeable additions to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) in new US filings, signaling that at least part of the region’s sovereign capital used the late-2025 drawdown to scale regulated Bitcoin exposure rather than step away. Abu Dhabi Wealth Funds Add Bitcoin On The...

The activation of a permissioned DEX on XRPL may enhance institutional blockchain adoption, bridging traditional finance with decentralized markets. The post XRP Ledger activates permissioned DEX for regulated institutions on mainnet appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise Asset Management, says the crypto market is currently experiencing a classic bear phase, similar to prior “crypto winters” in 2018 and 2022. Still A Traditional 4-Year Cycle? Hougan argues that crypto continues to follow its traditional four-year cycle, even if the original...

Banks are increasingly adopting blockchain technology to improve efficiency and adapt to the rise of decentralized banking. The shift to Web3 presents a risk of being undermined by legacy financial institutions maintaining control. Progressive decentralization is crucial for a significant societa… The post Joe Lubin: Banks must adopt blockchain...

The rise of artificial intelligence is likely to displace millions of workers in quick order, triggering sizable credit defaults, said Hayes....