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Nasdaq and Talos are expanding their work in digital assets with a new integration aimed at improving how institutions manage tokenized collateral. Summary Nasdaq and Talos joined systems to improve tokenized collateral workflows for institutional market participants. The partnership targets about $35 billion in collateral tied up in inefficient measures. Nasdaq surveillance tools will help Talos clients monitor wash trading, spoofing, and layering risks. Meanwhile, the plan links Nasdaq’s Calypso risk and collateral platform and its trade surveillance tools with Talos’s digital asset trading system, as firms look for smoother ways to handle tokenized assets across crypto and traditional markets.…
About Aaron Simon Full Name: Aaron Simon Designation: Lawyer | Privacy, Cybersecurity & Compliance Company: ECIJA Country: Spain Aaron’s Learning Journey That Inspires Which courses or certifications by 101 Blockchains have you completed? I have successfully completed the Certified Enterprise Blockchain Professional (CEBP)™ certification program by 101 Blockchains. What made you choose this certification program, and did you have a productive learning experience with 101 Blockchains? I selected the Certified Enterprise Blockchain Professional (CEBP)™ certification program to understand how blockchain works at the enterprise level. I also picked the certification to learn how to design and implement blockchain solutions in real…
Circle has called on the European Commission to ease parts of its proposed Market Integration Package as the stablecoin issuer pushes for wider institutional use of digital euro and dollar tokens in the region. Summary Circle asked the EU to lower thresholds blocking broader institutional use of e-money tokens. The company said current settlement rules could slow growth of euro-denominated stablecoins like EURC. Circle also wants crypto service providers included in the EU DLT Pilot Regime. In a Monday announcement, the company said the package could help connect traditional finance and blockchain systems, but added that some rules still limit…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Cloud mining evolves in 2026 as users prioritize transparency, flexibility, and real returns over raw computing power. Summary HashBitcoin simplifies mining with daily payouts and no hardware setup required. HashBitcoin uses renewable-powered mining farms in North America and Europe for stable, transparent returns. Cloud mining grows as a mainstream tool in 2026, with HashBitcoin targeting beginners and passive income seekers. Once upon a time, mining was a playground for tech geeks and big investors. In 2026, cloud mining has…
Crypto investment products posted another week of net inflows, but the pace slowed as markets reacted to the latest US Federal Reserve meeting. Summary Crypto ETPs extended their inflow streak to four weeks, though momentum dropped sharply after FOMC. Bitcoin funds added $219.2 million, while Ether products saw $27.5 million in weekly outflows. US spot Bitcoin ETFs stayed positive, but spot Ether ETFs recorded fresh weekly outflows. Data from CoinShares showed that digital asset exchange-traded products brought in $230 million last week, extending the positive run to four straight weeks. CoinShares reported that crypto ETPs recorded $230 million in net…
Crypto fear index slumps as investors dump XRP, SOL and AAVE, rotate into cash and stables, and test whether extreme fear sets up the next recovery leg. Summary Crypto Fear & Greed Index falls to 8, locking in one of the deepest “extreme fear” readings of this cycle as traders dump risk across majors like XRP, SOL and DeFi plays such as AAVE. Total crypto market cap holds around $2.36 trillion even as investors aggressively de‑risk and rotate out of high‑beta altcoins into cash and stablecoins. Analysts warn that “extreme fear grips the market,” but note that structurally, such levels…
SIGN’s 100M “Orange Basic Income” locks rewards on-chain and pays higher yields to wallets that keep SIGN in self-custody instead of on centralized exchanges. Summary SIGN launches a 100 million token “Orange Basic Income” program to reward long-term holders who move funds into self-custody instead of leaving them on centralized exchanges. Season 1 allocates up to 25 million SIGN, including 9 million tokens dedicated specifically to holding rewards calculated from balance and duration. All 100 million SIGN earmarked for OBI are locked in an on-chain custody address, fully collateralizing rewards and positioning the token within a broader DeFi shift toward…
The SEC and CFTC say most crypto assets aren’t securities, map out a token taxonomy and paths out of “investment contract” status, but shift enforcement toward DeFi interfaces. Summary SEC and CFTC issue joint guidance stating that “most crypto assets are not themselves securities,” and create a formal token taxonomy for the U.S. market. The interpretation explains how non-security tokens can enter and later exit “investment contract” status, and explicitly addresses airdrops, protocol staking, mining and wrapped assets. Lawyers say the move delivers “the most significant regulatory clarity crypto has received in the US in over a decade,” but warn…
Solana is handling 100M+ daily transactions and $650B in monthly stablecoin volume while SOL trades below $95, leaving traders to decide if a $100+ rerating is overdue. Summary Solana is processing over 100 million transactions a day and $650 billion in monthly stablecoin volume, outpacing every other major chain. Spot SOL ETFs have attracted around $1 billion–$1.5 billion in net inflows despite SOL trading roughly 57% below post‑ETF highs. Analysts see a potential breakout if SOL can clear resistance near $92–$100, with ETF flows and derivatives positioning acting as key catalysts. Solana (SOL) is trading around the low‑$90s after a…
Hyperliquid is generating $14M in weekly fees and leading DeFi growth, but analysts say HYPE still trades at a discount to its fee run‑rate and CEX-style positioning. Summary Hyperliquid generated $14 million in protocol fees over seven days, up 56% week‑on‑week, while HyperEVM’s transactions grew 55% and active users 25%, making it the fastest‑growing chain by proportional activity. HYPE has surged more than 600% since launch and recently jumped 17.1% in a single day to about $31.86, even as it trades roughly 44% below its all‑time high with around $6.2 billion in TVL and over $1.23 billion in open interest.…