Real estate billionaire Barry Sternlicht is ready to tokenize assets, but says U.S. regulation blocks it

Real estate billionaire Barry Sternlicht is ready to tokenize assets, but says U.S. regulation blocks it

Barry Sternlicht, a prominent figure in the real estate sector, has expressed a strong interest in tokenizing assets through blockchain technology. However, he has highlighted…

2/19/2026 2 min read

REGULATION #REGULATION #FINANCE #TOKENIZATION

Can AI Agents Boost Ethereum Security? OpenAI and Paradigm Created a Testing Ground

Can AI Agents Boost Ethereum Security? OpenAI and Paradigm Created a Testing Ground

OpenAI and Paradigm have introduced EVMbench, a novel tool designed to assess the effectiveness of AI agents in identifying and addressing vulnerabilities within smart contracts.…

2/19/2026 3 min read

ETH #ETH #ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Coinbase's Base transitions to its own architecture with eye on streamlining

Coinbase's Base transitions to its own architecture with eye on streamlining

Coinbase's Base has announced a significant transition to its own architecture, a move aimed at streamlining the platform. This development highlights the company's commitment to…

2/19/2026 2 min read

BLOCKCHAIN #BLOCKCHAIN #EXCHANGE

Bitcoin Miner Riot Must Embrace $21 Billion AI Opportunity, Says Activist Investor

Bitcoin Miner Riot Must Embrace $21 Billion AI Opportunity, Says Activist Investor

An activist investor is urging Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms to adopt a more proactive approach in order to seize significant opportunities within the artificial intelligence (AI)…

2/19/2026 2 min read

BTC #BTC #BUSINESS

Zora debuts attention markets on Solana, betting on social trends

Zora debuts attention markets on Solana, betting on social trends

Zora has introduced a new product called attention markets on the Solana blockchain, which has led to a notable increase in the value of the ZORA token. This development reflects…

2/18/2026 2 min read

SOL #MARKET #SOL

Bitcoin Ready To Bounce Again? The Major Accumulation Trend You Should Be Aware Of

Bitcoin Ready To Bounce Again? The Major Accumulation Trend You Should Be Aware Of

Bitcoin may be gearing up for another significant price increase as recent on-chain data indicates robust accumulation by long-term holders. Insights from an analysis by a…

2/18/2026 3 min read

BTC #BTC #BUSINESS #MARKET

Federal Appeals Court Rejects Kalshi Bid to Pause Nevada Enforcement

Federal Appeals Court Rejects Kalshi Bid to Pause Nevada Enforcement

A recent ruling from a federal appeals court has denied Kalshi's request to pause the enforcement of Nevada's regulations governing prediction markets. This decision is…

2/18/2026 2 min read

REGULATION #REGULATION #LAW AND ORDER

Why Bitcoin Open Interest Has Seen Its Largest Decline in Almost 3 Years

Why Bitcoin Open Interest Has Seen Its Largest Decline in Almost 3 Years

Bitcoin open interest has experienced a significant decline, dropping 55% from its peak in October 2025. This downturn represents the steepest decrease observed since April 2023,…

2/18/2026 2 min read

BTC #BTC #MARKET #MARKETS

Ethereum’s Bounce Still Lacks Conviction — Downside Risk Remains

Ethereum’s Bounce Still Lacks Conviction — Downside Risk Remains

Ethereum is currently attempting to recover from a recent selloff, but the strength of this rebound has not yet confirmed a sustainable bottom. The recent market movements…

2/18/2026 3 min read

BTC #BTC #ETH #MARKET

Ether bulls target $2.5K as staking ETF launch, RWA market cap reflect growth

Ether bulls target $2.5K as staking ETF launch, RWA market cap reflect growth

The recent developments in the Ethereum ecosystem signal a significant shift in market dynamics as major financial institutions begin to embrace Ether. This shift is underscored…

2/18/2026 3 min read

ETH #BUSINESS #ETH #MARKET

Precious Metals Royalties Firm to Offer Dividends in Tether's Tokenized Gold

Precious Metals Royalties Firm to Offer Dividends in Tether's Tokenized Gold

Elemental Royalty has announced a significant development for its investors, stating that they will be able to receive dividends in Tether's tokenized gold, known as XAUT. This…

2/18/2026 3 min read

BUSINESS #BUSINESS #FIAT #USDT

Stripe-Owned Bridge Gains National Bank Trust Charter to Boost Stablecoin Offerings

Stripe-Owned Bridge Gains National Bank Trust Charter to Boost Stablecoin Offerings

Bridge, the stablecoin firm owned by payments giant Stripe, has received conditional approval for a national trust banking charter. This development is significant as it…

2/18/2026 3 min read

FIAT #FIAT #TOKEN SALE #LAW AND ORDER