The financial landscape in 2026 is being redefined by a transition from speculative trading to functional, utility-driven applications.
Crypto products on the SIX: Altcoins overtake Bitcoin (BTC) in trading volume. Solana (SOL) and XRP overtake Ethereum (ETH).
The White House mediates stalled CLARITY Act negotiations between the crypto industry and banks ahead of a February 2 meeting.
Standard Chartered predicts a massive outflow of capital from the traditional banking sector due to the rise of stablecoins.
Gemini shuts down NFT marketplace Nifty Gateway on February 23, 2026. Users have one month to withdraw approximately 650,000 NFTs.
McKinsey analysis reveals only USD 390 billion of USD 35 trillion in stablecoin transactions are real payments. B2B segment grows by 733%.
Coinbase assesses quantum computing risks to Bitcoin and establishes a dedicated expert advisory board.
BlackRock enables DeFi trading of its $2.4 billion treasury fund BUIDL via Uniswap for the first time and invests in the UNI token.
BlackRock files for a Bitcoin Premium Income ETF with the SEC. The fund uses covered call strategies for income generation.
The debasement trade explained: how rising debt and weaker currencies are driving investors toward gold and Bitcoin.
