Year: 2026

Babylon is positioning Bitcoin for a larger role in on-chain finance as new capital backs its shift beyond staking. Summary a16z Crypto invested $15M in Babylon through a BABY token…

Wyoming has quietly taken a step that could reshape how U.S. states interact with digital dollars. Summary Wyoming launched FRNT, the first state-issued stablecoin in the U.S. The token runs…

Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market platform, has implemented trading fees on its short-duration cryptocurrency price markets, according to company announcements. Summary The decentralized prediction market has introduced fees on short-duration…

Chinese authorities have taken custody of Chen Zhi, a businessman linked to what U.S. officials have described as one of the largest cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering operations uncovered to…

A former director at Brazil’s Central Bank has launched a real-pegged stablecoin designed to provide global investors access to the country’s high interest rates, according to an announcement. Summary Tony…

As much of the crypto market cools, one token is pulling ahead. XRP has become the standout trade of the 2026 crypto rally, leapfrogging Binance’s BNB by market value after…

World Liberty Financial, the Trump family’s flagship crypto venture, is making a decisive push into traditional finance, applying for a national banking charter as Washington opens the door to tighter—but…

A growing legal clash is unfolding between Native American tribes and Silicon Valley-backed prediction markets, as tribal leaders warn that new forms of online wagering threaten the economic backbone of…

Blink Charging is giving EV drivers a new way to power up—by paying with crypto. The charging network said it has begun accepting USD Coin (USDC) at select U.S. fast-charging…

Bitcoin’s early 2026 surge hit a speed bump Wednesday, slipping to below $90,700 as U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $243 million in net outflows, ending a two-day $1.16 billion inflow…