The United Arab Emirates has accumulated approximately $344 million in unrealized bitcoin profit, excluding energy costs, according to new data from Arkham Intelligence. The holdings stem from mining operations linked to Abu Dhabi’s Royal Group. Arkham reported that UAE-linked wallets currently hold $453.6 million worth of bitcoin. The mining activities
February 19, 2026 3 mins read
World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has announced plans to launch an institutional-grade real-world asset (RWA) product, starting with a tokenized investment linked to Trump International Hotel & Resort in the Maldives. The company aims to bridge decentralized finance with regulated real estate exposure. WLFI is partnering with Securitize and DarGlobal PLC
February 19, 2026 3 mins read
Hyperliquid has stepped into Washington’s policy arena with the launch of a new advocacy arm focused on decentralized finance. The Hyperliquid Policy Center officially opened in Washington, DC, aiming to shape US regulation at what its leaders describe as a critical moment for crypto legislation. The organization appointed Jake Chervinsky
February 19, 2026 3 mins read
Ark Invest has increased its Coinbase exposure, signaling renewed confidence in the crypto exchange’s long-term outlook. The Cathie Wood-led investment firm purchased 41,453 Coinbase shares across three exchange-traded funds on Tuesday, according to its latest trade disclosures. The total buy amounted to approximately $6.9 million. The firm allocated 29,689 shares,
February 18, 2026 3 mins read
Nevada has escalated its fight against prediction market platform Kalshi by filing a civil enforcement action in Carson City District Court. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) claims that Kalshi’s sports-linked event contracts amount to unlicensed gambling under state law. Regulators seek declaratory relief and an injunction to block Kalshi
February 18, 2026 3 mins read
Solana-based memecoin launchpad Pump.fun has introduced a new trader-focused rewards system that reshapes its fee model. The platform now allows token creators to choose between traditional Creator Fees or a new Trader Cashback structure before launching a coin. Once selected, creators cannot reverse the decision. Pump.fun originally rewarded token deployers
February 18, 2026 3 mins read
The Digital Chamber has launched a new Prediction Markets Working Group to strengthen federal oversight of the sector in the United States. The blockchain advocacy group aims to secure regulatory clarity and reinforce the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s authority over event-based contracts. The organization announced the initiative on X and
February 18, 2026 3 mins read
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet saw its stock fall sharply over the past month, even after posting explosive revenue growth in its latest fiscal results.The stock price decreased from the range of ¥540 to ¥550 to around ¥338, a fall of approximately 37% in a month. Although the stock price has shown a
February 17, 2026 3 mins read
Decentralized lending protocol ZeroLend has announced it will shut down operations after facing prolonged sustainability issues across the blockchains it supports. Founder “Ryker” confirmed the decision in a post shared on X, stating that after three years of development and operations, the protocol can no longer sustain itself in its
February 17, 2026 3 mins read
Crypto market maker Wintermute has launched institutional over-the-counter trading for tokenized gold products, signaling growing confidence in blockchain-based commodities. The firm confirmed that its OTC desk now supports execution in Pax Gold (PAXG) and Tether Gold (XAUT), the two largest gold-backed tokens by market capitalization. The move positions Wintermute to
February 17, 2026 3 mins read
