StablecoinsMastercard secured a BitLicense from NYDFS, targeting stablecoin settlements and tokenized deposits. The company is also acquiring BVNK for up to $1.8B.
EthereumBitMine bought 111,942 ETH for $237M, its largest 2026 acquisition. Tom Lee forecasts a crypto supercycle driven by tokenization and AI agents.
BitcoinUnknown trader sold $1.3B in IBIT shares via dark pool. Galaxy Digital's Alex Thorn: largest such trade on record. Bitcoin fell 2.8% to a daily low of $75,600.
InstitutionalBernstein Research puts the RWA market at $51 billion, up 42% in 2026. Private credit leads the market, and Figure Technology tops platforms with $18 billion.
BitcoinBitcoin implied volatility dropped to 36%, an 8-month low. US spot ETFs saw $2B+ outflows in two weeks. Swissblock risk index signals high-risk territory.
EthereumCrypto whale opens $100M ETH short at 23x cross-margin near liquidation at $2,150. Vitalik Buterin pledges Ethereum Foundation will sell less ETH.
BitcoinA Satoshi-era Bitcoin miner moved 2,650 BTC ($203M) to OTC desks FalconX and Cumberland. About 6,000 BTC (~$462M) remains in the wallet. Deal details unknown.
AltcoinsNEAR Protocol surged 30-50% in a week on dynamic resharding announcement, Arthur Hayes endorsement, and $7M inflow into the Bitwise Near Staking ETP.
MarketsNYSE owner ICE and OKX launched oil perpetual futures on Brent and WTI, their first product under a March 2026 partnership, challenging Hyperliquid.
