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Hong Kong working to allow perpetual contracts, chief regulator says

Hong Kong working to allow perpetual contracts, chief regulator says

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is taking significant steps towards the integration of perpetual contracts within its financial framework. SFC CEO Julia Leung…

2/11/2026 2 min read

ASIA #ASIA #POLICY #HONG KONG

ICE’s CoinDesk crypto futures are live, with DeFi rate contracts next on the list

ICE’s CoinDesk crypto futures are live, with DeFi rate contracts next on the list

The launch of CoinDesk index futures marks a significant development in the cryptocurrency market, as the NYSE owner has initiated trading in these futures. This move is expected…

2/11/2026 2 min read

MARKET #MARKET #TRADING #USDC

Institutions fuel tokenized RWA boom as retail looks set to follow suit

Institutions fuel tokenized RWA boom as retail looks set to follow suit

Institutions are increasingly driving the growth of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), paving the way for retail investors to potentially follow suit. This development marks a…

2/11/2026 2 min read

MARKET #MARKET #DIGITAL ASSET TREASURY #MARKETS

Solana's Lily Liu champions internet capital markets at Consensus Hong Kong 2026

Solana's Lily Liu champions internet capital markets at Consensus Hong Kong 2026

At Consensus Hong Kong 2026, Lily Liu of Solana engaged in a fireside chat with Michael Lau, emphasizing the importance of finance and the central role of Asia in the evolving…

2/11/2026 2 min read

SOL #ASIA #MARKET #SOL

SkyBridge's Scaramucci is buying the bitcoin dip, calls Trump a crypto President

SkyBridge's Scaramucci is buying the bitcoin dip, calls Trump a crypto President

SkyBridge's Anthony Scaramucci has been actively purchasing Bitcoin at different price levels, including recent acquisitions in a lower price range. He has also referred to…

2/11/2026 2 min read

BTC #BTC #MARKET #REGULATION

Hong Kong continues to support local digital asset community growth, chief executive says

Hong Kong continues to support local digital asset community growth, chief executive says

Hong Kong’s Chief Executive, John KC Lee, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to fostering the growth of the local digital asset community. This announcement, made during…

2/11/2026 2 min read

ASIA #ASIA #FINANCE #CONSENSUS HONG KONG 2026

Robinhood starts testing its own blockchain as crypto and tokenization push deepens

Robinhood starts testing its own blockchain as crypto and tokenization push deepens

Robinhood is venturing into the blockchain space with the development of its own blockchain, known as the Robinhood Chain. This initiative is built on the Ethereum-based Arbitrum…

2/11/2026 2 min read

TRADING #BLOCKCHAIN #TRADING #ARB

Crypto PAC Fairshake leaps into first midterm Senate race with $5 million in Alabama

Crypto PAC Fairshake leaps into first midterm Senate race with $5 million in Alabama

Crypto PAC Fairshake has made a significant move by endorsing Barry Moore, a candidate in Alabama's Republican Senate primary. This endorsement comes with a substantial financial…

2/11/2026 2 min read

REGULATION #REGULATION #POLICY #FAIRSHAKE

Crypto's banker adversaries didn't want to deal in latest White House meeting on bill

Crypto's banker adversaries didn't want to deal in latest White House meeting on bill

In a recent meeting convened by the White House, crypto executives and bankers were urged to prepare for negotiations regarding a new legislative bill. However, the discussions…

2/11/2026 3 min read

BUSINESS #BUSINESS #POLICY #MARKET STRUCTURE LEGISLATION

Ex-SafeMoon CEO gets 8-year prison sentence for defrauding investors

Ex-SafeMoon CEO gets 8-year prison sentence for defrauding investors

Braden John Karony, the former CEO of SafeMoon, has been sentenced to eight years in prison following his conviction on multiple federal charges. In addition to his prison term,…

2/10/2026 2 min read

BUSINESS #BUSINESS #POLICY #SAFEMOON

Concerns over Strategy selling bitcoin are 'unfounded,' Michael Saylor says

Concerns over Strategy selling bitcoin are 'unfounded,' Michael Saylor says

Michael Saylor, the Executive Chairman of Strategy, has reiterated the firm’s dedication to a long-term approach to Bitcoin investment. This statement comes in the wake of…

2/10/2026 2 min read

BTC #BTC #MARKET #MARKETS

Struggling Coinbase gets price target cut from JPMorgan ahead of Thursday earnings

Struggling Coinbase gets price target cut from JPMorgan ahead of Thursday earnings

Coinbase, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has faced significant challenges in the market, leading to a notable decrease in its stock value. Analysts are increasingly…

2/10/2026 2 min read

MARKET #BUSINESS #EXCHANGE #MARKET