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South Korea’s Hanwha makes a $13 million bet on ‘seedless’ crypto wallets

South Korea’s Hanwha makes a $13 million bet on ‘seedless’ crypto wallets

Hanwha, a prominent South Korean financial firm, has made a significant investment in a U.S.-based blockchain company, committing $13 million. This strategic move aims to enhance…

2/19/2026 3 min read

ASIA #ASIA #BLOCKCHAIN #BUSINESS

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

Abu Dhabi wealth funds added to bitcoin ETF holdings in Q4

Abu Dhabi wealth funds added to bitcoin ETF holdings in Q4

Recent developments indicate that Abu Dhabi's wealth funds have significantly increased their investments in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). By the end of 2025, Mubadala…

2/18/2026 2 min read

BTC #BTC #MARKET #MARKETS

Wall Street giant Apollo deepens crypto push with Morpho token deal

Wall Street giant Apollo deepens crypto push with Morpho token deal

Apollo Global Management, a prominent asset manager with a substantial portfolio exceeding $900 billion in assets, is intensifying its engagement in the cryptocurrency space. The…

2/16/2026 3 min read

MARKET #MARKET #FINANCE #APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT

Hong Kong is trying to build up its crypto regulations: State of Crypto

Hong Kong is trying to build up its crypto regulations: State of Crypto

Hong Kong is making strides to enhance its regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. Recent announcements from various leaders in the region indicate a concerted effort to…

2/16/2026 2 min read

ASIA #ASIA #POLICY #NEWSLETTERS

BlackRock's digital assets head: Leverage-driven volatility threatens bitcoin’s narrative

BlackRock's digital assets head: Leverage-driven volatility threatens bitcoin’s narrative

Recent comments from the head of digital assets at BlackRock highlight concerns regarding the impact of speculation on crypto derivatives platforms. This speculation is…

2/16/2026 2 min read

BTC #BTC #MARKET #MARKETS

The Genius Act ripple effect: Sui executives say institutional demand has never been higher

The Genius Act ripple effect: Sui executives say institutional demand has never been higher

In a recent discussion, Sui executives Evan Cheng and Stephen Mackintosh emphasized a notable shift in institutional demand for cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies. They…

2/14/2026 2 min read

BUSINESS #BUSINESS #FINANCE #NEWS

Elon Musk's X to launch crypto and stock trading in ‘couple weeks’

Elon Musk's X to launch crypto and stock trading in ‘couple weeks’

Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is set to introduce a new feature that will allow users to trade cryptocurrencies and stocks directly within the app. This development is a…

2/14/2026 2 min read

TRADING #BUSINESS #TRADING #FINANCE

Galaxy’s Steve Kurz sees ‘great convergence’ driving crypto’s long-term outlook

Galaxy’s Steve Kurz sees ‘great convergence’ driving crypto’s long-term outlook

Steve Kurz, the asset-management chief at Galaxy, recently shared insights on the state of the cryptocurrency market. He characterized the recent selloff in crypto as a sign of…

2/14/2026 3 min read

TRADING #TRADING #FINANCE #GALAXY DIGITAL

Crypto group counters Wall Street bankers with its own stablecoin principles for bill

Crypto group counters Wall Street bankers with its own stablecoin principles for bill

In response to a recent document presented by bankers at the White House advocating for a complete ban on stablecoin yield, a group from the crypto sector has articulated its own…

2/13/2026 2 min read

OTHER #POLICY #CODY CARBONE #DIGITAL CHAMBER

Ark Invest buys $18 million of crypto stocks including 10th consecutive Bullish purchase

Ark Invest buys $18 million of crypto stocks including 10th consecutive Bullish purchase

Ark Invest has made headlines with its latest investment moves, purchasing a significant amount of stocks related to the cryptocurrency sector. This marks the firm's tenth…

2/13/2026 2 min read

MARKET #MARKET #TRADING #DIGITAL ASSET TREASURY

Bitcoin tumbles back near last week's lows as AI fears crush tech and precious metals plunge

Bitcoin tumbles back near last week's lows as AI fears crush tech and precious metals plunge

Bitcoin experienced a significant decline, approaching the lows seen in the previous week. This downturn was influenced by broader market dynamics, particularly fears surrounding…

2/12/2026 2 min read

BTC #BTC #MARKET #TECHNOLOGY