Solana leans into tokenization and payments at Hong Kong’s Accelerate APAC event

Solana leans into tokenization and payments at Hong Kong’s Accelerate APAC event

At the Accelerate APAC event in Hong Kong, Solana made a significant push towards the realms of tokenization and payment solutions. The focus was on moving beyond the trend of…

2/12/2026 2 min read

SOL #ASIA #MARKET #SOL

UK government appoints HSBC for tokenized bond pilot

UK government appoints HSBC for tokenized bond pilot

The UK government has selected HSBC Orion to lead its DIGIT pilot program, which focuses on exploring the use of blockchain technology for issuing bonds. This initiative aims to…

2/12/2026 2 min read

BLOCKCHAIN #BLOCKCHAIN

LayerZero (ZRO) Soars 40% Amid Zero Blockchain Debut, Major Institutional Backing

LayerZero (ZRO) Soars 40% Amid Zero Blockchain Debut, Major Institutional Backing

LayerZero's native token, ZRO, has experienced a significant surge, climbing over 40% within a single day. This spike follows the announcement of LayerZero's new Layer-1…

2/12/2026 3 min read

MARKET #BLOCKCHAIN #MARKET #TRADING

Bankers push OCC to slow crypto trust charters until GENIUS rules clarified

Bankers push OCC to slow crypto trust charters until GENIUS rules clarified

The American Bankers Association (ABA) has urged the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to postpone the issuance of new national trust bank charters for…

2/12/2026 3 min read

FIAT #FIAT

Bitcoin Social Sentiment Stays Bearish Even As Price Recovers From $60,000 Drop

Bitcoin Social Sentiment Stays Bearish Even As Price Recovers From $60,000 Drop

Recent data indicates that despite a recovery in Bitcoin's price, social media sentiment around the cryptocurrency remains notably bearish. Analytics firm Santiment has analyzed…

2/12/2026 2 min read

BTC #BTC #ETH #MARKET

Bitcoin Flashes Luna-Level Capitulation Signal at $67K, Not $19K

Bitcoin Flashes Luna-Level Capitulation Signal at $67K, Not $19K

Recent on-chain data indicates that Bitcoin is experiencing significant loss-taking, reminiscent of the catastrophic events surrounding the Luna/UST meltdown. However, the…

2/12/2026 3 min read

BTC #BTC #BUSINESS #MARKET

OKX Ventures backs STBL in partnership with Hamilton Lane and Securitize

OKX Ventures backs STBL in partnership with Hamilton Lane and Securitize

OKX Ventures has announced a strategic partnership with Hamilton Lane and Securitize to launch a new stablecoin backed by real-world assets (RWA). This initiative will be…

2/12/2026 3 min read

BLOCKCHAIN #BLOCKCHAIN #FINANCE #SECURITIZE

Bitcoin Realized Losses Hit Luna Crash Levels — But Price Context Points To A Different Market Phase

Bitcoin Realized Losses Hit Luna Crash Levels — But Price Context Points To A Different Market Phase

Bitcoin is experiencing renewed selling pressure following its inability to maintain the crucial $70,000 level. This breakdown has prompted a more defensive market phase, with…

2/12/2026 4 min read

BTC #BTC #BUSINESS #MARKET

Russia is blocking WhatsApp to push ‘surveillance’ app, company says

Russia is blocking WhatsApp to push ‘surveillance’ app, company says

Recent developments in Russia have led to the complete blocking of the popular messaging platform WhatsApp. According to reports from Russian news outlets, users are now unable…

2/12/2026 2 min read

OTHER #OTHER

US Banks Urge Regulator to Slow Crypto-Linked Charters Amid Rule Overhaul

US Banks Urge Regulator to Slow Crypto-Linked Charters Amid Rule Overhaul

U.S. banks have expressed concerns regarding the growing push from crypto firms for expanded access to the banking system. This development has intensified discussions…

2/12/2026 2 min read

OTHER #LAW AND ORDER

Dogecoin (DOGE) Stumbles Lower, Market Awaits Trend Shift Signal

Dogecoin (DOGE) Stumbles Lower, Market Awaits Trend Shift Signal

Dogecoin has experienced a notable decline, trading below a key psychological level against the US Dollar. The cryptocurrency is currently facing significant resistance while…

2/12/2026 2 min read

BTC #BTC #DOGE #MARKET

The WhatsApp moment for money is here

The WhatsApp moment for money is here

The rise of stablecoins is marking a significant shift in the landscape of online and international payments. This year has seen a notable increase in the adoption of…

2/12/2026 2 min read

OTHER #OTHER