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Bitcoin defies 'extreme fear,' hot jobs report to show signs of resilience
Bitcoin has demonstrated resilience in the face of economic challenges, rising in value even as a recent U.S. jobs report suggested a complex employment landscape. The report…
2/12/2026 2 min read
BTC #ALTCOIN #BTC #MARKET
AI-powered agents dominate the EasyA x Consensus Hong Kong hackathon
The EasyA x Consensus Hong Kong hackathon showcased the impressive capabilities of AI-powered agents in software development. Winning projects, such as FoundrAI, exemplified the…
2/12/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #TECH #CONSENSUS HONG KONG 2026
Agant registers with U.K. FCA ahead of British pound stablecoin debut
Agant has successfully registered with the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), marking a significant step in its plans to launch a fully backed sterling stablecoin known as…
2/12/2026 3 min read
OTHER #OTHER #POLICY #STABLECOINS
Ark Invest buys Bullish stock for 9th straight day in $11.6 million purchase
Ark Invest has made headlines by purchasing Bullish stock for the ninth consecutive day, culminating in a substantial investment totaling approximately $11.6 million. This…
2/12/2026 2 min read
MARKET #BUSINESS #MARKET #TRADING
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
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
Privacy-focused Midnight blockchain to go live next month, says Cardano's Charles Hoskinson
Input Output Global's Founder, Charles Hoskinson, announced that the Midnight blockchain, which emphasizes privacy features, is set to launch in the final week of March. This…
2/12/2026 2 min read
MARKET #ADA #BLOCKCHAIN #MARKET
Charles Hoskinson confirms deal to onboard LayerZero on Cardano
Charles Hoskinson, the CEO and founder of Input Output, has confirmed a significant deal to integrate LayerZero, an institutional-focused protocol, onto the Cardano blockchain.…
2/12/2026 2 min read
ADA #ADA #BLOCKCHAIN #FINANCE
BlackRock exec says 1% crypto allocation in Asia could unlock $2 trillion in new flows
During a recent panel discussion at Consensus in Hong Kong, a BlackRock executive highlighted the potential for significant capital inflows into the cryptocurrency market. The…
2/11/2026 3 min read
MARKET #ASIA #MARKET #MINING
U.S. DOJ hits Paxful for $4 million in case tied to illegal sex work, money laundering
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has imposed a significant penalty on the cryptocurrency platform Paxful, amounting to $4 million. This action is tied to allegations…
2/11/2026 2 min read
OTHER #POLICY #PAXFUL #U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Gen Z 'nihilism' is fueling a $100 trillion crypto derivatives boom in response to a broken system
The rising costs associated with housing have rendered home ownership unattainable for many individuals of Generation Z. This financial landscape has contributed to a sentiment…
2/11/2026 3 min read
OTHER #FINANCE #CONSENSUS HONG KONG 2026 #PERPETUAL CONTRACTS
JPMorgan bullish on crypto for rest of year as institutional flows set to drive recovery
JPMorgan has expressed a positive outlook on the cryptocurrency market for the remainder of the year. The bank's analysis highlights the potential for recovery driven by stronger…
2/11/2026 2 min read
BTC #BTC #FIAT #MARKET