BlackRock’s Ethereum Supply Shock: Could a 95% Staking Lockup Send ETH to New Highs?
BlackRock has begun seeding its iShares Staked Ethereum Trust (ETHB). The institutional giant is officially expanding into Ethereum’s staking ecosystem! In a 17 February 2026 SEC filing, a BlackRock affiliate purchased 4,000 seed shares at $25 each, totaling $100,000 in initial capital, to
Stripe’s Stablecoin Platform Bridge Wins Conditional OCC Bank Charter Approval
Stripe’s stablecoin arm, Bridge, just cleared a major regulatory hurdle and scored a major win for crypto legitimacy. On Tuesday, 17 February 2026, the company confirmed it has received conditional approval for a national trust bank charter from the Office of the Comptroller
Vitalik Buterin: Prediction Markets Could Replace Fiat Currency
Vitalik Buterin thinks prediction markets are missing the bigger picture. In a recent post, the Ethereum co-founder argued that these platforms could be far more than just places to bet on elections or crypto prices. In his view, they have the potential to
Aave Founder Stani Kulechov’s 2050 Vision: A $50T Shift To “Abundance Assets” And DeFi’s Next Phase
Aave founder Stani Kulechov has reiterated how “decentralized finance (DeFi) has become an extremely efficient global capital aggregation layer,” adding that “funding energy transitions is by far the largest opportunity for Aave.” Furthermore, in an ambitious 15 February 2026 post on X, Kulechov
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Says CLARITY Act Could Bring Comfort To Crypto Markets
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants the CLARITY Act Bill on US President Donald Trump’s desk as soon as spring this year. Speaking to CNBC on 13 February 2026, Bessent urged Congress to fast-track the CLARITY Act, which aims to establish clear rules
Cardano Deal Opens Door to $80B Cross-Chain Assets
Cardano is finally breaking down its walls. The network just announced a major integration with LayerZero, connecting it to more than 160 other blockchains and opening the door to roughly $80 billion in potential assets. On paper, that is huge. It means cross
Aave Labs Proposes Sending 100% Product Revenue To DAO In Major Governance Shift
On 12 February 2026, Aave Labs asked the community whether it would support redirecting all product-related revenue directly to the Aave DAO. The proposal basically directs 100% of revenue from its branded products directly to the Aave DAO treasury, potentially ending a long-standing
White House Stablecoin Talks Stall, But BlackRock Deepens On-Chain Push With Uniswap
In a setback to the CLARITY ACT, White House-mediated negotiations between major US banks and crypto firms have stalled yet again. This time, over controversial yield rules for stablecoins. US crypto regulation remains stuck in the mud, but institutional adoption isn’t waiting for
Binance SAFU Fund Buys $300M in Bitcoin: Did They Nail the Bottom?
The market’s been choppy, but the world’s largest exchange is stacking Bitcoin for its reserves. Binance just scooped up another $300 million in BTC (4,225 coins) for its SAFU fund, pushing total holdings to 10,455 BTC ($734M at current prices). This acquisition marks
99Bitcoins Exclusive: “Bitcoin, crypto market remains exposed to macro-driven turbulence, structural tailwinds,” Says Nexo Exec
“2026 is likely to be volatile, but volatility should not be confused with stagnation,” insisted Stella Zlatareva, Senior Communications Manager, Nexo, while talking about the year in crypto. In an exclusive chat with 99Bitcoins.com, Zlatareva explained that while Bitcoin and the broader crypto market
