MarketsDTCC + Stellar: Why XLM Surged 51% This Week
DTCC clears $10-12 trillion in securities daily. After announcing Stellar integration for tokenized assets, XLM jumped 51.75% driven by a short squeeze.
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MarketsCrypto Market Lost $80B in 24 Hours After US Strikes on Iran
Crypto markets shed $80B after a second US strike on Iran in three days. Bitcoin dropped to $72,646 and Ethereum fell below $2,000.
MarketsSEC Approves Nasdaq Bitcoin Index Options: What Is QBTC
SEC approved Nasdaq's proposal to list cash-settled Bitcoin index options under ticker QBTC on Phlx. Trading awaits CFTC approval.
MarketsICE and OKX Launch Oil Perpetual Futures to Rival Hyperliquid
NYSE owner ICE and OKX launched oil perpetual futures on Brent and WTI, their first product under a March 2026 partnership, challenging Hyperliquid.
MarketsBlockchain.com Files Confidential IPO with SEC
Blockchain.com filed a draft S-1 with the SEC for a US IPO of Class A shares. Platform: 95M wallets, 43M verified users, $1.1T processed.
MarketsHYPE Up 120% YTD as ETF Inflows Hit Record $25.5M in Single Day
HYPE gained 120% YTD while Bitcoin lost 12%. Bitwise and 21Shares ETFs set a $25.5M single-day inflow record as institutional demand accelerates.
Markets10% of Americans Used Crypto in 2025: Federal Reserve Report
Federal Reserve annual report: 10% of Americans used crypto in 2025, the highest since 2022. Data on payments, investments, and usage among unbanked households.
MarketsCrypto Funds Shed $1.07 Billion, Ending Six-Week Inflow Streak
Crypto ETPs recorded $1.07B in outflows last week, the third-largest of 2026. BTC lost $982M, ETH $249M. XRP and SOL bucked the trend with inflows.
MarketsSpaceX Pre-IPO Hits Hyperliquid: HYPE Up 7%
Trade.xyz launched the first SpaceX pre-IPO perp on Hyperliquid at a $1.78T reference valuation. HYPE rallied 7% while Bitcoin dropped to $76,700.