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Lakshya Baskar

I specialize in Web3 and crypto writing, producing clear, research-driven content on blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and market trends.

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Federal Reserve

Lyn Alden Says Fed Entering ‘Gradual Print’ Era of Monetary Policy

Economist Lyn Alden says the U.S. Federal Reserve is embarking on a “gradual print” era of monetary policy characterized by steadily increased liquidity. Alden said this approach will grow the Fed’s balance sheet at a rate proportional to bank asset growth or nominal gross domestic product, whichever is higher. Many

February 9, 2026 3 mins read
Binance

Crypto Sell-Off Triggers Temporary Withdrawal Halts on Binance and Bybit

Binance and Bybit have been said to have frozen withdrawals as a crypto sell-off continues to worsen in the marketplace. This freezing of withdrawals seems to have occurred as a result of a sell-off among the crypto assets in the marketplace. The recent sell-off appears to have influenced the decision

February 6, 2026 2 mins read
Bitwise

Bitwise Files With SEC to Launch First Uniswap ETF in U.S. Markets

Bitwise Asset Management has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch an exchange-traded fund focused on Uniswap. The offering would give investors regulated exposure to the governing UNI token via a traditional investment vehicle. If approved, it will become the first ETF to focus

February 6, 2026 3 mins read
Bitcoin

Public Retirement Funds Hit by Sharp Decline Amid Bitcoin Slump

Eleven major U.S. public pension funds are now reporting substantial unrealized losses on microcap Strategy shares linked to Bitcoin. Their combined holdings of almost 1.8 million Strategy shares are currently worth $240 million. This is down from $577 million, which indicates a substantial drawdown. Market information reveals that this represents

February 5, 2026 2 mins read
Binance

Binance Responds to Forged Legal Letter, Rejects Insolvency Accusations

Binance denied any connection to a viral cease-and-desist letter related to allegations of insolvency and bankruptcy. These rumors were spreading around the social media platforms. The exchange explained that the viral document was a forgery circulating on social media platforms. The rumors about the financial stability of Binance started when

February 5, 2026 3 mins read
CFTC

CFTC Withdraws Proposed Ban on Sports and Political Prediction Markets

The CFTC has pulled its 2024 proposal that aimed to ban sports and political prediction markets, saying it will not proceed with final rules on the issue. CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig said the agency will instead initiate new rulemaking based on a sound interpretation of the Commodity Exchange Act.

February 5, 2026 3 mins read
Binance

Binance Completes Second Bitcoin Purchase for SAFU, Adding 1,315 BTC

One of the world’s biggest crypto exchanges, Binance, has made additions to its Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) by acquiring 1,315 BTC worth $100 million, according to Arkham data. This is the second acquisition of Bitcoin by Binance as part of its plan to turn up to $1 billion

February 4, 2026 3 mins read
U.S. Treasury

TRM Labs: U.S. Treasury Probing Crypto Exchanges Over Iran Sanctions Evasion

The U.S. Department of the Treasury is reviewing whether crypto exchanges and digital asset infrastructure have been used by Iranian-linked actors to circumvent international sanctions. The U.S. regulators are also paying attention to the centralized exchanges, stablecoin routes, and liquidity providers that could act as repeatable access points for the

February 4, 2026 2 mins read
Senate

Senate Democrats Plan Closed-Door Meeting on U.S. Crypto Market Structure

Senate Democrats have scheduled a private meeting for February 4, 2026, to discuss the structure of the U.S. crypto market. The move comes after the Senate Banking Committee postponed the decision on crypto legislation related to market structure. This was enclosed through an X post, by Business Reporter Eleanor Terett.

February 4, 2026 3 mins read