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Coinbase-backed Base is taking control of its future. The Ethereum Layer‑2 network announced it is moving away from the Optimism OP Stack and launching a unified technology stack. Summary Base, backed by Coinbase, announced it is moving away from the OP Stack and launching a unified in-house technology stack. The shift gives Base greater control over upgrades, with plans to double its hard fork cadence and streamline development. The market reacted swiftly, with the OP token falling nearly 20% following the announcement as investors reassessed Optimism’s role in the ecosystem. This marks a major shift in how the network is…

Onchain predictions market provider Polymarket has acquired the relatively fresh startup Dome for an undisclosed sum, according to an announcement on Thursday. Dome, part of startup accelerator Y Combinator’s Fall 2025 cohort, offers a unified API for prediction markets. In other words, it allows developers to build apps, bots, dashboards, or trading tools that work across platforms like Polymarket, Kalshi, and other platforms. The startup raised $500,000 from YC and a $4.7 million seed, according to the X bio of co-founder Kunal Roy, who was also a founding engineer at Alchemy. Kurush Dubash, the other listed co-founder, is also a…

Decentralized perpetual futures exchange Hyperliquid has launched a new advocacy group in Washington to push for clearer rules around decentralized finance in Congress. Summary Hyperliquid launched the Hyperliquid Policy Center in Washington to advocate for clearer regulations governing decentralized finance. HPC will focus on perpetual derivatives and blockchain-based financial infrastructure. The Hyperliquid Policy Center will be “dedicated to advancing a clear, regulated path for decentralized finance to thrive in the United States,” according to a Feb. 18 announcement. It will do this by producing “rigorous technical research” and “practical regulatory frameworks” for defi with a special focus on the derivatives…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Binance Junior introduces festive Red Packet gifting, Merchant Pay, and educational tools to foster financial literacy for kids and teens under parental supervision. Summary Binance expands Binance Junior with gifting, payments, and in-app learning to boost family crypto literacy and savings habits. New Binance Junior updates let parents supervise crypto gifts, payments, and education for children aged 6–17 in a controlled setting. Interactive tools and parental controls position Binance Junior as a family-focused gateway to early digital asset education…

Bitcoin price is compressing into a tightening triangle structure, signaling a major decision point as converging support and resistance suggest an imminent volatility expansion in the near term. Summary Triangle compression signals imminent breakout, volatility expansion approaching Higher lows indicate growing demand, favoring bullish resolution $76,700 resistance becomes key target, if breakout confirms with volume Bitcoin (BTC) price action has entered a constructive consolidation phase, forming a clear triangle pattern that reflects growing market equilibrium. After recent volatility, the price has entered a period of compression, with dynamic support and resistance continuing to narrow. This behavior often precedes significant directional…

The crypto market remained in a downtrend on Thursday, dropping nearly 3% to $2.35 trillion due to a confluence of macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions that spooked investors. Summary The latest FOMC minutes report has cast uncertainty regarding rate cuts hurting risk-on sentiment. Fears of a full-blown US-Iran war have pushed investors to the sidelines. Crypto ETFs recorded billions in outflows over the past weeks. Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s largest crypto asset, fell 3.5% to around $65,900 before experiencing a partial recovery back above $66,700 at press time. Ethereum (ETH) was down 1.6% after losing the $2,000 key support level,…

Epstein’s 2010s emails show Gensler talks, XRP/XLM bets, CBDC and stablecoin funding links. Summary 2018 emails show Epstein sought crypto talks with Gensler and briefed Summers on early digital currency discussions. Records cite about $3m into Coinbase plus speculative exposure to XRP, XLM, Circle and early stablecoin structures tied to Brock Pierce. Reports mention funding for MIT-linked CBDC pilots and private crypto ventures as crypto policy circles were still nascent. Newly released documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case contain references to communications involving cryptocurrency policy discussions and Gary Gensler, according to reports published this week. The documents include emails dated…

XRP is quietly leaving Binance at a pace that’s beginning to register in CryptoQuant’s exchange supply metrics, a pattern one CryptoQuant contributor Darkfost (X: @Darkfost_Coc)says is consistent with renewed accumulation after a sharp year-to-date drawdown. In a note published on CryptoQuant, Darkfost pointed to a steady decline in Binance’s XRP “supply ratio”, a measure of how much of the asset’s total supply sits on a given exchange as a signal that some holders are opting for custody over liquidity. Binance Ratio Slides As XRP Moves Off-Platform CryptoQuant’s framing is straightforward: rising exchange reserves often track increased readiness to sell, while…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Cloud mining is gaining traction ahead of 2026 as investors seek low-cost, hassle-free access to Bitcoin mining, with platforms like Hashbitcoin leading a growing field of global providers. Summary Hashbitcoin tops the 2026 rankings with daily payouts, transparent operations, and a beginner-friendly setup, plus a $15 trial bonus. Major platforms, including BitFuFu, Binance, ECOS, and NiceHash, offer flexible contracts, industrial infrastructure, and stable returns. Other notable options, such as Genesis Mining, KuCoin, HashShiny, Bitdeer, and Kryptex, broaden access with…

US trade deficit data came in heavy for December. The Commerce Department said the monthly gap hit $70.3 billion. That was $17.3 billion higher than November. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones expected $55.5 billion. The number beat that by a wide margin. For the full year, the trade deficit reached $901.5 billion. That was down just 0.2 percent from 2024, a difference of $2.1 billion. It remained one of the largest totals on record. Only 2022 was worse, when the gap hit $923.7 billion. The Trump administration had pushed to narrow the deficit, but the yearly imbalance barely changed. Trade…