Nasdaq Wins SEC Approval for Tokenized Securities: Wall Street Goes On-Chain
Nasdaq has received SEC approval to launch a pilot program for trading tokenized securities, marking a significant move for Wall Street into blockchain infrastructure. However, the process remains tied to existing centralized clearing systems. The pilot will enable Nasdaq to trade tokenized versions
Token2049 Postponed: DC Blockchain Summit 2026 Is Now Center of Gravity
Token2049 Dubai has officially been postponed to 2027. That single scheduling change has shifted the entire industry’s focus to Washington, D.C., for the first half of 2026. The DC Blockchain Summit on March 17-18 is now the definitive signal for where crypto money
99Bitcoins Exclusive: ECB Sounds Stablecoin Alarm; Eco CMO Says “The Cat Is Out of the Bag”
The European Central Bank has sounded the alarm on stablecoins, warning that dollar-pegged digital assets pose serious risks to eurozone banks and monetary sovereignty. As ECB stablecoin battle continues, in an exclusive chat with 99bitcoins.com, Jay Kurahashi-Sofue, CMO of stablecoin liquidity layer Eco,
The Great Ethereum Paradox: Vitalik Doubts Impact While Wall Street Buys Etheruem ETFs
Vitalik Buterin, the founder of the world’s most active blockchain, has admitted that Ethereum hasn’t meaningfully improved the lives of ordinary people. Not yet, at least. This is a surprising confession. While it might seem like a crisis of confidence, Wall Street is
Hegota Upgrade: Can FOCIL and Smart Wallets Improve Ethereum Security?
Ethereum is hiring a new security guard, and its name is FOCIL. In a major move to protect the network’s neutrality, developers have confirmed this new protocol upgrade for the upcoming Hegota hard fork, targeting late 2026. FOCIL delivers a dual win: it
BTC USD, ETH, and XRP Are Moving Today: Why Does AI News Move Crypto?
When bad news hits the Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector, like fears of massive job losses or economic instability in the US caused by automation, it doesn’t just hurt tech stocks. It dampens the mood across the entire future tech basket, including crypto. We
‘Crypto Mom’ Welcomes Chainlink Executive As SEC Crypto Task Force Chief Counsel: Taylor Lindman Replaces Michael Selig
Taylor Lindman, a former top lawyer for Chainlink Labs, joined the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday, 23 February 2026, as Chief Counsel for its Crypto Task Force. What does the hire say about Washington DC’s stance on crypto? This hire
Vitalik Buterin Proposes AI-Powered DAO Governance
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed a new way to fix how decentralized organization, or DAO, make decisions: using artificial intelligence (AI) to help members vote. In a post on X on Sunday, Buterin suggested that personal AI agents could address the “limits
Solana Price Down 67% From ATH: Dip to Buy or Warning Sign?
Solana (SOL) price is officially down 67% from its highs, trading precariously around the $80 level. This ruthless correction is testing the nerve of every retail investor, as one of the market’s favorite “Ethereum killers” sheds over two-thirds of its value. Is this
Voltage Launches USD Credit for Lightning Network
Voltage, a leading Bitcoin infrastructure provider based in Texas, has just launched a financial product that could bridge the gap between traditional banking and crypto payments. The company introduced a USD-settled revolving credit line designed specifically for the Lightning Network, changing the game
