Buterin calls 2026 the year to reclaim self-sovereign computing

In recent developments, ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin details his 2026 “self-sovereign” tech stack, swapping Big Tech apps for encrypted, open-source and local privacy tools. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…

Ledger said to be in talks with Goldman Sachs, Barclays on US IPO: FT

In recent developments, the Financial Times reports that Ledger is planning a US IPO at a $4 billion valuation as hardware wallet demand increases amid crypto fraud and hacks. Looking…

Indonesia’s Crypto Users Grow to 20 Million Despite Reduced Trading Activity

In recent developments, indonesia saw a sharp rise in crypto investors in 2025, even as total transaction values declined, pointing to growing retail adoption led by younger users despite softer…

Bitcoin Leads Crypto Payments With 22% Market Share

In recent developments, crypto payments in 2025 evolved beyond simple checkouts, with bitcoin reclaiming the top spot and businesses increasingly using digital assets for settlements, payouts, and treasury management. Bitcoin…

Bitcoin miners brace for major ice storm across southern US

In recent developments, bitcoin miners have powered down to ease the load on the grid in the past, such as in 2022, when Texas miners curtailed their activities amid a…

US bank lobby says stopping stablecoin yields a top 2026 priority

In recent developments, the American Bankers Association’s fight over stablecoin yields has become its top priority as Congress looks to pass crypto market structure legislation before the midterms. Looking closer,…

Crypto adoption ‘emerging unevenly across regions,’ says PwC

In recent developments, pricewaterhouseCoopers says that crypto is working in a “fragmented global ecosystem,” tackling different challenges in different markets. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as liquidity…

Coinbase Forms Quantum Advisory Board as Post-Quantum Risks Threaten Blockcha…

In recent developments, coinbase is moving early to protect digital assets from future quantum computing threats, assembling elite cryptography and blockchain experts to confront risks that could one day undermine…

SEC, CFTC to hold harmonization event on crypto oversight

In recent developments, the SEC’s Paul Atkins and the CFTC’s Michael Selig will discuss the two agencies’ crypto oversight as legislative efforts to define their roles work through the Senate.…

Capital One bank buys stablecoin fintech Brex for $5.15B

In recent developments, capital One’s acquisition of Brex comes just months after the payment company launched support for stablecoins. The development has drawn attention from traders and analysts who are…