The Senate Banking Committee shelved its crypto market structure bill after Coinbase withdrew support, as Wall Street banks, ethics fights and partisan splits left no clear path to a markup. Summary Chairman Tim Scott canceled the markup with no new date, saying talks with crypto firms, banks and senators continue but key disagreements remain unresolved. Wall…
Wyoming launches a fully reserved, state-managed dollar stablecoin on Solana, using Franklin Templeton as asset manager and LayerZero bridges to bring the token to major EVM chains. Summary Wyoming debuts the Frontier Stable Token on Solana, backed by cash and short-term Treasuries, with Franklin Templeton managing reserves and Fiduciary Trust as custodian. Interest on reserves will…
Binance’s spot share has slid from ~60% to 25% and derivatives from ~70% to ~35% as offshore CEXs and on-chain platforms like Hyperliquid steadily erode its once-dominant position. Summary Binance spot share dropped to 25% in December, its lowest since January 2021, while derivatives dominance has halved to about 35%, signaling a structural, not temporary, shift.…
DeFi protocols are locking down or abandoning Discord support as scams, DM phishing and a Zendesk-linked ID breach expose users to escalating security and impersonation risks. Summary Morpho will switch its public Discord to read‑only from Feb. 1, 2026, steering users to Intercom-style ticketed support with translation and automation instead of open chats. DefiLlama and others…
ARK’s Q4 report shows Coinbase dragging innovation ETFs as spot volumes slide, even as AMD, Shopify and Rocket Lab offset losses and Coinbase doubles down on its “everything exchange” pivot. Summary Coinbase was ARK’s biggest Q4 detractor after spot volumes dropped 9% QoQ and an Oct. 10 liquidation event erased $21b in leverage, pressuring crypto-linked holdings.…
Perpetual DEXs now rival CEX volume as Hyperliquid, Aster and Lighter shift competition from airdrops to infrastructure, privacy tools and pro‑grade execution for institutional traders. Summary Perp DEX volumes have grown to tens of billions daily as leading venues deploy custom chains to cut latency, slippage and fees versus earlier AMM-based designs. Hyperliquid’s custom L1 targets…
Aave’s DAO–Labs governance fight erased about $500M in AAVE value, yet Santiment data shows top holders accumulating and deposits, revenues and sentiment all recovering. Summary Santiment links a $500M AAVE drawdown to disputes over revenue sharing, IP and brand control between Aave Labs and the DAO, culminating in a failed brand-transfer vote. Despite the selloff, Aave…
XRP is trapped between well-defined resistance and multi-layered support, with the next decisive move hinging on whether bulls can break out or bears force a range breakdown. Summary XRP has followed a projected breakout path but stalled at resistance, where repeated rejections now cap upside momentum and keep price locked in consolidation. A clean break above…
The WEF’s Global Risks Report 2026 warns geoeconomic confrontation and great‑power competition now top the near‑term threat list, with AI disruption rising as a structural risk. Summary WEF survey respondents rank geoeconomic confrontation and economic warfare above state conflict, misinformation, and climate in near‑term global risk severity. Report flags accelerating AI and quantum advances as emerging…
Bitcoin taps a 50-day high above $95k as cooling U.S. inflation, fading ETF outflows and rising Iran–U.S. tensions revive its dual role as macro asset and geopolitical hedge. Summary Bitcoin climbs above $95,000 after stable CPI eases pressure for aggressive Fed hikes, supporting risk assets and keeping ETF-driven selling in check. Middle East tensions and a…
