Stripe is rumored to be considering a possible acquisition of PayPal Holdings, which could be a major shake-up in the international payments industry. Bloomberg reported that sources close to the matter have revealed that Stripe has initiated early acquisition talks and has shown interest in acquiring all or some of
February 25, 2026 3 mins read
Hong Kong-based stablecoin payments firm RedotPay is reportedly preparing for a potential US initial public offering that could raise more than $1 billion. Sources familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that the listing could value the company at over $4 billion. RedotPay is working with JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and
February 24, 2026 3 mins read
Pi Network has reported fresh ecosystem milestones as it celebrates one year since launching its Open Network. On February 24, the Pi Core Team shared updated metrics highlighting user growth, Mainnet migration progress, and developer expansion. The announcement comes shortly after the first anniversary of Open Network access. The team
February 24, 2026 3 mins read
Taylor Lindman has joined the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s Crypto Task Force as its new chief counsel. Lindman previously served as Deputy General Counsel at Chainlink Labs, where he spent over five years navigating digital asset regulation. This was confirmed by Chainlink Labs in a statement, where they thanked
February 24, 2026 3 mins read
Tyler Winklevoss says he feels optimistic precisely because crypto sentiment looks so bleak. However, the exchange he co-founded with his brother Cameron now faces a sharp strategic reset as financial pressures mount. As per the data available on Arkham, there has been a significant decline in the Bitcoin assets held
February 23, 2026 3 mins read
The crypto industry’s “investable universe” is shrinking as markets mature, according to NYDIG research head Greg Cipolaro. He argues that only a limited set of blockchain applications can attract sustained investor capital, and the broader Web3 vision may need recalibration. Cipolaro said investors now focus on applications that extend traditional
February 23, 2026 3 mins read
OpenClaw has introduced a strict no-crypto policy across its Discord channels following a high-profile token scam linked to its recent rebrand. Peter Steinberger, the creator of OpenClaw, has confirmed that any mention of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies will lead to a ban from the server. The policy came into the
February 23, 2026 3 mins read
The TON Foundation is accelerating Web3 adoption by embedding blockchain tools directly into Telegram’s ecosystem of more than one billion users. The strategy centers on seamless onboarding, consumer-friendly design, and compliance-ready infrastructure. Toncoin CEO Max Crown said TON was built from the start for large-scale usage. He emphasized speed, low
February 20, 2026 3 mins read
CME Group has announced plans to introduce 24-hour, seven-day-a-week trading for its cryptocurrency futures and options contracts starting May 29, 2026, subject to regulatory approval. The move aligns regulated crypto derivatives markets with the nonstop nature of digital asset spot trading. The world’s largest regulated derivatives marketplace will implement the
February 20, 2026 3 mins read
U.S. officials met with banking leaders and crypto industry representatives at the White House on Thursday to revisit one of the most divisive issues in digital-asset legislation: stablecoin rewards. Lawmakers continue to debate how to regulate yield or incentive programs tied to dollar-pegged tokens under the proposed CLARITY Act. The
February 20, 2026 3 mins read
