Pi ecosystem tokens prioritize utility and user acquisition over speculative fundraising, debuting from Testnet to Mainnet rollout. Summary Pi ecosystem tokens are community-created assets on the Pi blockchain, already live on Testnet and nearing Mainnet deployment. Tokens must support working products, with launch programs using them for user acquisition and in‑app utility instead of capital
TruStage pilots TSDA runs through H1 2026, leveraging GENIUS Act-driven stablecoin growth and $2t cap forecasts. Summary TSDA is a dollar-pegged stablecoin with 1:1 cash reserves for U.S. credit unions. Pilot runs through H1 2026, focusing on loans, P2P, cross-border and inter-union settlement use cases. GENIUS Act and forecasts of a $2t stablecoin market by
Bitcoin fell to $63,062 before recovering to $66,201 following reports of large explosions in Tehran as the United States and Israel launched strikes across Iran. Summary Bitcoin dropped to $63K on Iran strike news before rebounding above $66K. Crypto market lost $128B in panic selling as missiles hit Middle East. UAE intercepted missiles safely as
Crypto hacks and exploits resulted in approximately $37.7 million in losses during February 2026 and were the lowest monthly figure since March 2025 according to Certik data. Summary Crypto hacks totaled $37.7M in February, lowest since March 2025. Wallet compromises led losses at $16.6M, ahead of phishing and exploits. About 30% of stolen funds were
Ethereum is preparing for a future where quantum computers could break much of today’s internet cryptography, as co-founder Vitalik Buterin outlined a step-by-step “quantum resistance roadmap” targeting the network’s most vulnerable components. Summary Vitalik Buterin outlined a quantum resistance roadmap targeting Ethereum’s consensus signatures, data availability, wallet cryptography, and ZK proofs. The plan proposes replacing
OCC’s GENIUS Act rule drafts 100%‑reserved payment stablecoin regime, tightening oversight. Summary Draft rule covers full payment stablecoin lifecycle: issuance, reserves, supervision, and wind-down procedures. Only authorized GENIUS-compliant issuers may serve U.S. users, with 1:1 reserve, capital, liquidity, audit, and custody standards. OCC and NCUA gain direct authority over bank, credit union, and some foreign
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Investors shift focus as Bitcoin and Ethereum align with emerging high-utility crypto protocols. Summary As BTC and ETH lead markets, investors shift focus toward secure, utility-driven DeFi protocols in 2026. Mutuum Finance advances to
SPI pegs JPYSC and targets Q2 2026 launch, with 1:1 JPY backing under Japan’s Type III framework for institutional cross-border and treasury payments. Summary JPYSC is a trust bank‑backed yen stablecoin issued by SBI Shinsei Trust, distributed via SBI VC Trade and built by Startale for high‑volume institutional settlements. The token operates as a Type
BTC integration plans lift Citigroup’s 2026 crypto custody launch, driven by institutional demand and ETF flows. Summary Citigroup, with about $2.5t in assets, is building BTC infrastructure to link the coin into its existing $30t traditional asset framework for institutional clients. BTC services, including custody, key management, reporting, collateral and portfolio integration, are slated to
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Global tokenized real-world assets have now crossed the $25–30 billion mark in on-chain value, growing at triple-digit rates year over year. Major asset managers, global banks, and market infrastructures have moved beyond
