Raw News Items
119 itemsFebruary 19, 2026
- CoinDeskScore: 85
Ledn raises $188m with first bitcoin backed bond sale in asset backed market
Crypto lender packages more than 5,400 bitcoin collateralized loans into first asset backed securities transaction of its kind.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
Bitcoin ETFs see $133M outflows as sentiment stays in ‘extreme fear’
US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have shed $238 million this week, setting up the first five-week outflow streak since March 2025.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
Ledn raises $188M in first Bitcoin-backed loan securitization: Bloomberg
The Bitcoin lender reportedly packaged thousands of Bitcoin-backed consumer loans into rated bonds, giving investors a new way to take crypto‑linked risk without holding BTC.
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
A $1.2T shift toward Bitcoin may be starting — and one grim index says altcoins may never rally
Bitcoin’s grip on the crypto market is tightening again, and the numbers behind that shift help explain why a broad basket of altcoins is unlikely to beat the top crypto. Data from CoinMarketCap indicate that Bitcoin's dominance is edging upwards towards 60% of the total crypto market capitalization...
- CointelegraphScore: 85
Polymarket’s lawsuit could decide who regulates US prediction markets
Polymarket’s lawsuit challenges state authority and could redefine whether the CFTC controls US prediction markets or whether states set their own rules.
- DecryptScore: 85
CME Will Make Crypto Derivatives Trading 24/7 in May as Wall Street Eyes Similar Goal
Top derivatives marketplace CME will adopt 24/7 crypto trading on May 29, pending regulatory approval. The CFTC has indicated it supports such moves.
- The BlockScore: 85
SEC’s Peirce and Atkins outline ‘incremental’ path forward for tokenized securities as agency readies innovation exemption
SEC leadership unveiled details of an innovation exemption, describing it as an incremental step to enable tokenized securities.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
SEC leaders seek to clarify how tokenized securities interact with existing regulation
Paul Atkins and Hester Peirce spoke at ETHDenver on Wednesday on the future of regulation at the SEC and its response to crypto market volatility.
- CointelegraphScore: 80
US CLARITY Act to pass ‘hopefully by April’: Senator Bernie Moreno
Odds of the US CLARITY Act passing in 2026 briefly spiked to 90% on Polymarket amid optimistic comments from US Senator Bernie Moreno.
- CointelegraphScore: 80
Hacker returns $21M in Bitcoin stolen from South Korean authorities: Report
Local media reported that the stolen 320 Bitcoin was returned to a wallet controlled by authorities, with the unknown hacker seemingly having a sudden change of heart.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
Figure is debuting its tokenized stock along with upsized $150 million offering
The FGRD token represents common shares of the company issued natively onchain with instant settlement and built-in lending tools.
- The BlockScore: 80
CME Group to launch 24/7 crypto futures and options trading on May 29
CME Group will begin offering 24/7 cryptocurrency futures and options trading on May 29 as volumes hit record highs.
- DecryptScore: 80
What Is Base? The Ethereum Layer-2 Network Launched by Coinbase
Base is designed to house Coinbase’s on-chain products and provide an open ecosystem for dapps, onboarding “billions of users.”
- CointelegraphScore: 80
CME targets May launch for 24/7 crypto derivatives trading
As both the SEC and CFTC explore 24/7 trading hours for US capital markets, several traditional financial exchanges file to expand hours in anticipation of such a move.
- CointelegraphScore: 80
Ripple CEO confirms White House meeting between crypto, banking reps
Trump administration officials held a similar event last week to discuss stablecoin yield within a market structure bill under consideration in Congress.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
Inside the meeting: White House favors some stablecoin rewards, tells banks it's time to move
Sources familiar with the talks on stablecoin yields say the White House urged bankers to get on board with a deal that lets the market structure bill advance.
- CoinDeskScore: 78
Latest White House talks on stablecoin yield make 'progress' with banks, no deal yet
In the latest of a series of meetings hosted at the White House, bankers and crypto policy experts met to break down the wall halting the market structure bill.
- CryptoSlateScore: 75
Crypto VC funding surging again sounds like a rally, until you trace where the money actually lands
Dragonfly Capital closed its fourth fund at $650 million this week, the same size as its 2022 vehicle, raised into a venture market Fortune calls a “mass extinction event.” The headline reads like a vote of confidence: institutional capital returning, crypto winter thawing, alt season lo...
- CoinDeskScore: 75
Coinbase lets XRP, ADA and dogecoin holders borrow up to $100,000 without selling
The exchange is widening access to its Morpho-powered lending product after a wave of liquidations earlier this month, giving holders of major retail tokens a way to borrow USDC without selling.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Ethereum Foundation lists ‘quantum readiness,’ gas limits in 2026 priorities
The Ethereum Foundation called 2025 one of its “most productive years,” highlighting two major network upgrades and the gas limit significantly increasing.
- The BlockScore: 75
Uniswap governance considers activating protocol fees on all v3 pools, expanding to eight additional chains
Uniswap's community is mulling expanding protocol fees to bolster revenue collection across all remaining v3 pools on the Ethereum mainnet.
- CoinDeskScore: 75
SocGen taps XRP Ledger for euro stablecoin distribution
The French banking giant expands its euro stablecoin to a third blockchain, deepening institutional use of XRPL for compliant digital assets and onchain settlement
- The BlockScore: 75
Crypto investment firm DBA raises $68 million for its second venture fund
The firm has invested in infrastructure like DoubleZero and Monad, the stablecoin app Payy, and ICO capital formation platform MetaDAO.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Bitcoin price forecast sees new breakdown as crypto liquidates over $200M
Bitcoin fed into "extreme bearish sentiment" as a tight BTC price range fueled daily crypto liquidations of over $200 million.
- DecryptScore: 75
Warren Presses Treasury, Fed to Rule Out Bitcoin Bailout As Prices Tumble: Report
The longtime crypto critic warned against using taxpayer dollars to rescue investors and firms amid the current market slide.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Bitcoin ETFs still sit on $53B in net inflows despite recent outflows: Bloomberg
Heavy outflows haven’t erased the success of spot Bitcoin ETFs, which still hold $53 billion in cumulative inflows, according to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas.
- The BlockScore: 75
‘More to come,’ crypto leaders say after third White House stablecoin meeting
"More to come," was the main message coming out of the third meeting between crypto and banking groups at the White House.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
ProShares seeks stablecoin reserves with GENIUS Act-compliant Treasury ETF
The ETF invests exclusively in short-term US Treasurys and is structured for potential use by stablecoin issuers under US reserve requirements.
- CryptoSlateScore: 75
Bitcoin eyes new liquidity as the Fed’s $18.5 billion repo spike reignites money printer chatter
Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, continued its price struggles as traders weighed two stress-tinged signals from the US financial ecosystem. This week, there was a sudden $18.5 billion Federal Reserve overnight repo operation, and Blue Owl Capital has decided to permanen...
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Bitcoin’s consolidation nears ‘turning point’ as $70K comes in focus: Analyst
Bitcoin’s sideways price action begins to narrow as a key trading metric hints that a decisive breakout is pending. Will bulls finally overcome the $70,000 resistance zone?
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Kalshi data could inform Federal Reserve policy: Fed researchers
Researchers said Kalshi’s “rich intraday dynamics” enable it to measure expectations in real-time when major financial events and announcements are made.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Bitcoin is about to log its longest losing streak since 2022 as geopolitical nerves hit risk trades
Geopolitical tensions lift the U.S. dollar and crude prices, adding pressure to an already fragile crypto market.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Bitcoin’s $40,000 put becomes second-largest options bet ahead of February expiry next week
Heavy positioning at lower strikes signals rising demand for downside protection for bitcoin.
- The BlockScore: 70
Robinhood’s Layer 2 testnet sees four million transactions in first week, CEO Vlad Tenev says
Robinhood Chain is an Ethereum Layer 2 built on Arbitrum designed to support tokenized real-world assets and onchain financial services.
- The BlockScore: 70
UAE-linked bitcoin mining amasses $344 million unrealized profit excluding energy costs: Arkham
Arkham attributes approximately $344 million in unrealized profit to wallets linked to UAE royal family–affiliated mining operations.
- The BlockScore: 70
Hacker returns $21 million in stolen bitcoin to South Korean authorities: report
South Korean prosecutors have recovered about $21 million worth of bitcoin stolen from their custody last year.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Robinhood’s L2 testnet hits 4M transactions in first week, CEO says
Robinhood plans a mainnet launch later this year as the testnet hosts experimental assets, including stock-style tokens.
- DecryptScore: 70
Bundesbank President Wants Euro-Pegged Stablecoins to Prevent Dollarization
ECB Governing Council member Joachim Nagel argued a wholesale CBDC and euro-pegged stablecoins could boost the euro’s international role.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Google searches for ‘Bitcoin going to zero’ at highest since 2022
“Bitcoin going to zero” Google searches have spiked to their highest level since the FTX collapse, even as institutional buyers accumulate BTC and macro uncertainty hits record highs.
- CryptoSlateScore: 70
If CLARITY stalls, on-chain perps stay offshore — and US traders get pushed out
Hyperliquid launched a policy center in Washington on Feb. 18, seeded with 1 million HYPE tokens worth roughly $28 million, led by Jake Chervinsky, the crypto lawyer who spent years building the industry's Capitol Hill playbook. The Hyperliquid Policy Center operates as a 501(c)(4) focused on decent...
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Anchorage Digital offers non-U.S. banks a stablecoin stand-in for correspondent banking
Crypto bank Anchorage Digital is launching U.S.-compliant stablecoin rails for international banks, offering faster movement of assets across borders.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Bitcoin miners chase 30 GW AI capacity to offset hashprice pressure
Public Bitcoin miners are developing 30 gigawatts of AI-focused power capacity, nearly triple current levels, as post-halving margin pressure reshapes the industry.
- CryptoSlateScore: 70
Bitcoin ETFs will go to zero sooner than we think if outflows don’t slow down as $8.5B leaves since October
The headline may look like ragebait but at the current outflow rate its an objective truth. Since Bitcoin hit its all-time high last October, US spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen outflows on 55 days out of 89. If this doesn't turn around before the next halving there will be a lot less BTC inside ETF wrap...
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Susquehanna-backed Blockfills up for sale after $75 million lending loss
The Chicago-based company said it was temporarily suspending client deposits and withdrawals last week due to recent market and financial conditions.
- The BlockScore: 70
Fintech firm Newity raises $11 million to bring small business loans onchain
Newity has raised $11 million in new funding led by CMT Digital as it explores taking its small business lending platform onchain.
- DecryptScore: 70
Ethereum Treasury Sharplink Reports Growing ETH Holdings, Institutional Investment
Sharplink is shaking up its branding as it reports additional Ethereum holdings and a rising number of institutional investors.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Bitcoin Lightning Network exceeds $1B in monthly volume: Report
Analysis by Bitcoin services company River forecasts a transaction surge as individuals and businesses experiment with AI agentic payments.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Aptos eyes tokenomics overhaul to scale APT deflation
The Aptos Foundation will propose a 2.1 billion token hard cap, short-term staking reward reductions, and a 10x gas fee increase.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Why address poisoning works without stealing private keys
Address poisoning works by cluttering your transaction history with fake entries, tricking you into sending funds to a scammer’s address by mistake.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Bitcoin, ether, xrp ETFs bleed while Solana bucks outflow trend
U.S. spot crypto ETFs saw broad-based redemptions led by bitcoin and ether funds, while Solana products drew fresh inflows, signaling selective institutional rotation rather than a full retreat from digital assets.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Morgan Stanley, other top holders add Bitmine exposure amid sell-off
Bitmine’s top holders continued to increase exposure, showing steady institutional demand for the largest Ether treasury company from Wall Street heavyweights.
- DecryptScore: 65
Morning Minute: OpenAI and Paradigm Turn Focus to Smart Contracts
OpenAI and Paradigm have released EVMbench—a framework for evaluating AI agents' ability to find vulnerabilities in Ethereum smart contracts.
- The BlockScore: 65
Consensys-backed Ethereum treasury firm Sharplink now holds 867,798 ETH
Institutional ownership of Sharplink’s common stock has grown to 46% as of Dec. 31, according to the latest available 13F filings.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Robinhood vs. Vitalik: Why the trading app is building it own L2 while Ethereum founder cools on them
Centralized exchanges are moving forward building their own blockchain infrastructure even as the broader Ethereum ecosystem debates its future.
- The BlockScore: 65
Tokenized xStocks surpass $25 billion in total transaction volume: Kraken
This lifetime transaction total includes about $3.5 billion in onchain trading activity across Solana, Ethereum, and TON.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Kraken’s xStocks tops $25B in volume with more than 80K onchain holders
Blockchain-based versions of US stocks are drawing growing investor activity, with onchain wallets and cross-venue trading expanding rapidly.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Bitcoin options market structure leans toward $60K retest in February
Bitcoin may stay capped under $70,000 as traders deploy bearish options strategies, and spot BTC ETF outflows point to a retest of the yearly low.
- CryptoSlateScore: 60
XRP sentiment hits a 5-week high as money rotates away from Bitcoin and Ethereum
XRP is attracting institutional money and a burst of bullish positioning, even as much of the crypto industry remains stuck in a risk-off tape. According to a CoinShares report, XRP is the best-performing crypto token this year, attracting around $150 million in fresh capital, while Bitcoin and Ethe...
- CoinDeskScore: 60
South Korea’s Hanwha makes a $13 million bet on ‘seedless’ crypto wallets
The South Korean financial firm backs the U.S.-based blockchain company to accelerate enterprise wallet technology and real-world asset tokenization.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Hyperliquid launches DeFi lobby amid ‘critical time’ for US policy
The Hyperliquid Policy Center says it will advocate on Capitol Hill for policies, particularly those related to perpetual derivatives and blockchain infrastructure.
- DecryptScore: 60
Altcoin Selling Pressure Hits Five-Year High as Confidence Wanes
Selling pressure across altcoins has continued to build, with net outflows now matching levels last seen in 2021
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Fed minutes suggest rate hikes on table again amid inflation jitters
Fed policymakers said easing may not be warranted until there is a clear indication that the progress of disinflation is firmly back on track.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Ether, XRP, Solana slide in crypto retreat despite tech-led lift in Asia stocks
Major tokens stayed under pressure even as risk sentiment improved in equities, with a firmer dollar and Fed rate uncertainty keeping crypto rallies short-lived.
- DecryptScore: 60
Optimism Plunges Double Digits Amid Base's Tech Stack Overhaul
Optimism's OP token sank after Base announced it's moving away from the OP Stack to a unified, self-operated tech stack.
- DecryptScore: 60
Coinbase CEO Says Quantum Computing 'Solvable Issue' for Crypto
Brian Armstrong downplayed fears that quantum computing will break blockchain encryption, pointing to Coinbase’s new advisory council.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Stablecoin volume reached $35 trillion in 2025 as illicit share stays below 0.5%
Even as sanctions-linked networks drove $141 billion in illicit stablecoin flows last year, TRM data shows the activity represents a fraction of total transaction volume.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Blockchain data may predict drug overdose surges months in advance: Chainalysis
Larger crypto payments to darknet markets were linked to higher stimulant hospitalizations and deaths in Canadian health data.
- The BlockScore: 60
Voltage expands bitcoin infrastructure with USD-settled revolving credit line on Lightning Network
Voltage launched a USD-settled Bitcoin Lightning Network revolving credit line following a $1 million institutional Lightning transaction.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
UAE sits on $344 million unrealized profit from its bitcoin mining operations
Royal family-linked mining rigs are producing about 4 BTC a day, turning state-backed infrastructure into a steady sovereign bitcoin machine
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Voltage rolls out USD-settled Bitcoin Lightning credit line for businesses
Voltage has launched a US dollar‑settled revolving credit line that plugs directly into Bitcoin and Lightning payment flows, letting businesses send instant, Lightning‑style payments.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Trump-linked World Liberty taps BlackRock-backed Securitize for hotel tokenization
The companies are working to structure and tokenize loan revenue tied to the Trump Organization's Maldives resort project.
- The BlockScore: 60
ProShares launches first stablecoin-ready money market ETF under GENIUS Act
IQMM follows the GENIUS Act’s 93-day Treasury requirement, effectively narrowing reserve management to short-term government paper.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Bitcoin 'roadmap to bottom' says $58.7K Binance cost basis now crucial
New Bitcoin price analysis set out key safety nets for bulls ahead of a potential showdown with Binance traders' aggregate deposit cost basis.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
‘Resilient’ Bitcoin holders defend BTC, but bear floor sits 20% lower: Glassnode
Bitcoin trades in a tight demand zone that formed in 2024, but previous bear market data suggest the channel will break and lead to new lows.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Tightening Bitcoin Bollinger Bands forecast explosive price move, but which way?
The Bollinger Bands indicator has narrowed to its tightest level on record, a rare technical setup that analysts say is a sign of a pending directional move.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Community banks see net deposit outflows to Coinbase: Study
A transaction-level analysis of 92 community banks found $78.3 million in net deposits moved to Coinbase over 13 months, with money market accounts losing most outflows.
- CryptoSlateScore: 55
Bitcoin faces a new selloff if oil holds $70 after spike and the Fed turns less patient
Oil isn't supposed to be the story in 2026. The macro narrative powering “cuts soon, liquidity soon” trades relies on disinflation staying intact. However, Brent jumped 4.35% to $70.35 on Feb. 18, and WTI surged 4.59% to $65.19 after headlines revived the risk of a US-Iran conflict and R...
- CointelegraphScore: 55
OpenAI pits AI agents against each other to red team smart contracts
OpenAI said it is becoming increasingly important to evaluate the performance of AI agents in “economically meaningful environments” as their adoption grows.
- CoinDeskScore: 55
WLFI surges 10% after Apex stablecoin deal, outperforming BTC and ETH
The Trump-affiliated token rose on news that a $3.5 trillion asset servicer will pilot USD1, while BTC and ETH continue to trade near multi-week lows.
- CoinDeskScore: 55
Bitcoin can bounce higher — but the market still lacks fuel for a real run
Recent trading shows bitcoin staging short-lived rallies that quickly fade amid a stronger dollar, hawkish Fed signals and persistent selling pressure.
- CoinDeskScore: 55
Bitcoin, ether rise as altcoins lag in low-volatility trade
Bitcoin and ether tick higher, but weak altcoin breadth, heavy liquidations and elevated options hedging suggest traders remain cautious.
- CointelegraphScore: 55
Deutsche Börse exec says tokenization is an evolution, not a threat
Carlo Kölzer says tokenization is not threatening but is reshaping traditional markets after the company's 360T platform integrates Kraken-backed xStocks.
- CoinDeskScore: 55
Bitcoin miner Bitdeer tumbles 17% as $300 million convertible note offering spurs dilution fears
The Singapore-based bitcoin miner and AI data center firm is raising capital to repurchase notes and fund expansion.
- CoinDeskScore: 55
Bitcoin steadies near $67,000 as traders pay for crash protection
The average bitcoin ETF investor now sits on a 20% paper loss, leaving the market vulnerable to capitulation selling if prices slide further, a Wintermute trader said.
- CointelegraphScore: 50
LONGTITUDE recap: Bitcoin's 2-step quantum plan, US crypto policy
Tron founder Justin Sun told the Hong Kong conference that crypto needs to prepare for AGI, while a Bitcoin analyst says quantum's threat needs to be priced in.
- CointelegraphScore: 50
Warren warns crypto bailout would enrich Trump family biz: Report
Senator Elizabeth Warren said it was “deeply unclear” if the US government has plans to intervene in the current Bitcoin selloff.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Bitcoin shakes off U.S. session losses as Trump says U.S. trade deficit cut by 78%
Investors are focused less on the accuracy of Trump’s trade figures and more on how renewed tariff talk could mean higher-for-longer interest rates.
- CointelegraphScore: 50
Trump family courts TradFi giants at Mar-a-Lago crypto mixer
An inaugural event by the Trump family’s crypto platform saw crypto and finance executives flying to Florida to rub shoulders with regulators and members of Congress.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
The bank of the future: 77% of stablecoin users say they’d open a wallet with their bank today
YouGov survey published by Coinbase and BVNK also found that 71% of users would use a stablecoin-linked debit card as a means of spending them.
- The BlockScore: 50
Soil launches RLUSD yield protocol on XRP Ledger, expanding utility for Ripple’s stablecoin
Soil has launched what it describes as the first compliant real-world asset-backed yield protocol on XRP Ledger for RLUSD.
- The BlockScore: 50
Bitdeer shares slip amid $300 million note offering to scale high-performance computing
Bitdeer plans $300 million convertible note offering to expand high-performance computing; shares drop 18%, down 37% this month.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Finish the job on digital asset market structure
Legislators must choose whether America leads the next generation of finance or watches from the sidelines.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Mike McGlone softens bitcoin downside target to $28,000 after backlash over $10,000 call
Market analysts said the extreme downside scenario risked influencing real capital flows, prompting a heated public debate over bitcoin’s macro outlook.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Fed's Neel Kashkari calls crypto 'utterly useless,' dismisses stablecoins as 'buzzword salad'
The Minneapolis Fed president said stablecoins don’t beat Venmo and argued crypto fails basic real-world tests.
- The BlockScore: 50
The Daily: Hacker returns $21 million in stolen bitcoin, Robinhood Chain testnet hits four million transactions in first week, and more
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
- DecryptScore: 50
'Bitcoin Going to Zero' Google Searches Rise With Crypto Sentiment in the Dumps
Bitcoin's recent plunge has prompted a wave of investors and observers seeking answers about why the top cryptocurrency is cratering.
- DecryptScore: 50
'The Sandbox' Adds Web-Based Games in Season 7 Accessibility Push
Crypto gaming metaverse platform The Sandbox is rolling out its Season 7 content push, making it easier than ever for players to jump in.
- CointelegraphScore: 50
Bitcoin’s monthly losses break records, but history says a turnaround is brewing
Bitcoin is on course to lock in another negative month, but one analyst says major differences in the current market structure could be a sign of a pending trend reversal.
- CoinDeskScore: 45
Why bitcoin’s rare oversold RSI crash signals a long, slow grind ahead
History suggests the current move could lead to consolidation around the $60,000 region in the months ahead before the next leg upward.
- CointelegraphScore: 45
Dash Evolution chain integrates Zcash Orchard privacy pool
Initial features will support basic transfers, setting the stage for subsequent upgrades, including privacy features for tokenized real-world assets.
- DecryptScore: 40
ETH Denver 2026 Opens With Builder Energy Despite Crypto Slump
ETH Denver founder John Paller says serious interest has replaced hype-driven crowds.
- DecryptScore: 40
Fed Economists Praise Prediction Markets as States Step Up Enforcement
Research is casting prediction markets as policy-relevant forecasting tools just as state regulators escalate efforts to curtail their use.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
Crypto markets feel the chill, Base, ether.fi reorganize layer-2 landscape
Your day-ahead look for Feb. 19, 2026
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Banks can’t seem to service crypto, even as it goes mainstream
Crypto’s reputation is improving, but investors still complain that their banks are blocking their accounts for interacting with digital assets.
- The BlockScore: 40
From Coinbase Super Bowl ad to upcoming earnings report, with crypto M&A expert Christian Lopez
Cohen & Company Capital Markets Blockchain Head on stablecoins, tokenized equities, and why Bitcoin may be our generation's generational wealth play.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
U.S. Federal Reserve researchers sing praises of prediction markets
A deep look at predictions on Kalshi called such platforms valuable to policymakers and researchers, according to a new Fed paper.
- The BlockScore: 40
Polymarket buys fresh prediction market API startup Dome, marking second official acquisition
Dome, which offers a unified API for prediction markets, was developed as part of startup accelerator Y Combinator’s Fall 2025 cohort.
- DecryptScore: 40
Google Brings AI Music Generation to Gemini—We Tried It, and It's Too Little Too Late
Google AI music generator Lyria 3 is now available on the Gemini app. It works—mostly—but the competition has a big head start.
- The BlockScore: 35
Onchain analytics tool Parsec winding down operations
The onchain analytics startup, launched in early 2021, raised a $1.25 million seed round and a $4 million seed extension.
- DecryptScore: 35
'Warhammer' Veteran Jervis Johnson Warns AI Could Become the 'Asbestos of the Internet'
The longtime Warhammer designer backed Games Workshop’s generative AI ban, arguing the technology undermines creative work.
- DecryptScore: 30
AI Disruption Could Cut Creator Earnings by Nearly 25% by 2028, UNESCO Warns
A new UNESCO report projects steep revenue losses for music and screen creators as lawyers say the fair use doctrine is buckling under AI’s scale.
- CoinDeskScore: 30
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Bitcoin (BTC) Drops 0.3% as All Assets Decline
Binance Coin (BNB) was also among the underperformers, down 0.5% from Wednesday.
- CoinDeskScore: 30
Crypto for Advisors: crypto vaults explained
Crypto vaults explained: Learn about risk layers (smart contract, redemption), composability and how RWAs will change DeFi yields.
- DecryptScore: 30
What's the Best AI Model to Run Your Business? The One That Lies Best, Apparently
GLM-5 beat Claude in business simulation by pretending to be American. Claude fell for it, shared strategies with competitors, and lost. Wall Street's AI deployment just got more complicated.
- DecryptScore: 30
Why Verifiable Data Is the Missing Layer in AI: Walrus
As AI systems grow more autonomous, Walrus argues that verifiable data infrastructure will determine which systems earn trust.
- The BlockScore: 30
Gemini stock slump may already factor in leadership exits, Mizuho says
Mizuho keeps its $26 price target for Gemini and argues cost reductions and a narrower geographic focus could improve margins over time.
- DecryptScore: 30
AI in Hollywood? 'Silicon Valley' Star T.J. Miller Isn't Worried
“Silicon Valley” actor T.J. Miller joked that an AI bot “replaced” him as this week’s ETH Denver host, amid actual growing job fears.
- CoinDeskScore: 25
Eric Trump reitrates claim bitcoin is just getting started on its road to $1 million
U.S. President Donald Trump’s son Eric Trump acknowledged bitcoin’s volatility but said its upside potential outweighs the risks as prices hover below $70,000.
- DecryptScore: 20
Accenture Is Tracking Whether Employees Use AI—And Promotions Are on the Line
Consulting giant Accenture is monitoring senior staff logins to AI tools and tying career advancement to adoption rates—all while AI threatens to eliminate jobs.