Author: Chris Smith
Crypto Trading in Iran Slumps 80% After US-Israeli Strikes, But Market Structure Holds: TRM Labs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIran’s cryptocurrency sector has suffered a dramatic drop in activity following recent US and Israeli military strikes.
Regulators to Tighten Controls After South Korea’s Tax Agency Leaks Wallet Seed Phrase
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korean authorities have initiated a comprehensive review of digital asset custody practices across government agencies after a costly mistake by the National Tax Service (NTS) led to the loss of millions of tokens.
JPMorgan Flags US Crypto Legislation as Potential Turning Point for Second Half
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJPMorgan believes that progress on US crypto market structure legislation could help shift market momentum later this year.
February Crypto Exploits Fall Sharply as Market Turbulence Cools Attack Activity
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLosses from crypto hacks and scams totaled $26.5 million in February, the lowest monthly figure since March 2025.
Binance Chooses Greece as EU Base, Citing Talent and Security Advantages
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBinance is positioning Greece at the heart of its European expansion strategy, with co-CEO Richard Teng pointing to the country’s labour force and security environment as decisive factors in selecting a regulatory base within the European Union.
Block to Slash 4,000 Jobs as Jack Dorsey Pushes AI-Led Overhaul
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBlock, the payments company led by co-founder Jack Dorsey, is set to eliminate around 4,000 positions as part of a sweeping restructuring driven by artificial intelligence.
Market Overview & Institutional Flows
Reading Time: 2 minutesInstitutional sentiment shifted this week with notable outflows from major Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), while Solana saw net positive inflows, signaling some rotation within institutional capital.
Indiana Legislature Clears Bitcoin Rights Bill, Sends Measure to Governor
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLawmakers in Indiana have advanced a bill designed to expand crypto investment access for certain public retirement and savings plans while safeguarding residents’ rights to use digital assets.
Revolut to Trial Pound-linked Stablecoin Under UK Regulator Oversight
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRevolut will move forward with plans to test a British pound-pegged stablecoin in the UK, entering a regulatory trial overseen by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Meta Reportedly Plans Stablecoin Integration Across Its Platforms
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMeta Platforms is said to be revisiting its ambitions in digital finance, with plans to introduce stablecoin-based payments as early as this year.
Hong Kong Sets Timeline for Stablecoin Licensing and Broader Crypto Oversight
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHong Kong authorities will begin issuing stablecoin issuer licenses next month, marking a significant step in the city’s efforts to position itself as a regulated digital asset hub.
Standard Chartered Reaffirms $2T Stablecoin Forecast, Lowers T-Bill Demand Outlook
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAnalysts at Standard Chartered have reiterated their projection that the stablecoin market will expand to $2 trillion by the end of 2028.
Crypto.com Wins Conditional Green Light for US National Trust Charter
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto.com has been granted conditional approval by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to pursue a national trust bank charter.
Investor Caution Persists as Digital Asset Funds Post Another Week of Net Redemptions
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDigital asset investment vehicles continued to lose ground, with $288m in net outflows recorded over the past week.
Crypto Market Review: Week of February 17–22, 2026
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt was a bruising week for crypto markets, with digital assets failing to find any meaningful footing and sentiment sliding toward extreme fear.
Crypto Exchange Network Accused of Helping Russia Evade Sanctions, Says Elliptic
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA group of five crypto exchanges is allegedly enabling Russians to bypass international sanctions, stepping in after the shutdown of the Russian platform Garantex last year.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record Fifth Straight Week of Outflows
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have posted their fifth consecutive week of net outflows, marking the longest such streak since the tariff-driven market turmoil of early 2025.
White House Tables Limited Stablecoin Rewards Proposal in Third Sector Meeting
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe White House has introduced a new compromise in ongoing negotiations between crypto and banking lobbyists, suggesting that stablecoin rewards should be limited to transaction activity only.
CME to Flip the Switch on 24/7 Crypto Futures and Options on May 29
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStarting May 29, CME Group will activate continuous trading for its cryptocurrency futures and options contracts.
SUI Goes Prime Time: First Spot ETFs Hit the Market with Staking Yield
Reading Time: < 1 minuteInvestors can now gain direct exposure to the SUI token through two newly launched spot exchange-traded funds.
Bitwise and GraniteShares File for Election-Based Prediction Market ETFs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteExchange-traded fund issuers Bitwise and GraniteShares have formally submitted applications to the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch funds tied to political event contracts.
MiCA Implementation in Poland Blocked by Second Nawrocki Veto
Reading Time: < 1 minutePresident Karol Nawrocki has once again blocked Poland’s attempt to transpose the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation into national law.
Global Study Reveals Stablecoins Are Becoming ‘Everyday Money’ for Millions
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new global study suggests that stablecoins have crossed a threshold into mainstream financial utility.
After Paying $45 Million Fine, Crypto Lender Nexo Reenters US Market
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDigital asset financial institution Nexo is making a renewed push into the United States, the company confirmed on Monday.
OKX Secures Regulatory Approval for EU Stablecoin Payments
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency exchange OKX has strengthened its position in the European market by securing a license to facilitate stablecoin-based payment services.
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