Visa launches USDC settlement for US banks on Solana blockchain

In recent developments, visa launched USDC settlement for US financial institutions, starting with Cross River and Lead Bank on Solana, with a wider rollout planned for 2026. Looking closer, market…

Political tokens played key role in memecoin boom and bust: CoinGecko

In recent developments, election-linked speculation and viral political tokens reshaped memecoins in 2024 before confidence unraveled in early 2025, CoinGecko data shows. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…

Crypto’s ‘super app’ race is on as industry enters aggregation era: Report

In recent developments, according to Delphi Digital, Crypto exchanges are racing to become the home screen for trading, payments and Web3. The development has drawn attention from traders and analysts…

Ronin and ZKsync’s onchain metrics fell the most in 2025

In recent developments, some of last year’s hottest blockchains saw the steepest declines in onchain activity after viral moments failed to drive sustained growth. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Japan’s SBI and Startale plan regulated yen stablecoin in 2026 under new fr…

In recent developments, sBI Holdings and Startale plan a regulated yen stablecoin via Shinsei Trust, aiming for tokenized assets and cross-border settlement by Q2 2026. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Custodia renews bid for Fed master account in rehearing push at Tenth Circuit

In recent developments, custodia Bank is asking the full Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals to review the US Fed’s decision denying it a master account, which would allow it to…

Spain’s regulator sets out MiCA transition rules for crypto platforms

In recent developments, spain’s securities regulator, CNMV, has spelled out how it plans to run MiCA in practice, using a Q&A to inform crypto companies what to expect. Looking closer,…

UK regulator consults on crypto rules for exchanges, lending and DeFi

In recent developments, the UK’s FCA launched three consultations on new crypto market rules covering exchanges, staking, lending and DeFi, with feedback due Feb. 12, 2026. Looking closer, market participants…

Solana under ‘industrial scale’ DDoS attack: Co-founder says it’s ‘bu…

In recent developments, solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko claims the network is facing an industrial-scale 6 Tbps DDoS attack that has shown little visible impact. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Circle’s Acquisition of Interop Labs Raises Concerns for Axelar Holders

In recent developments, circle, the prominent issuer of USDC stablecoin, announced its arrangement to acquire Interop Labs, the developer of Axelar network, triggering controversy on social media regarding token and…