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Figma confirmed a partnership with Anthropic to launch Code to Canvas, a feature that converts code generated in AI tools into fully editable designs within Figma’s platform. Summary Anthropic released Claude Sonnet 4.6 in conjunction with the Figma partnership. Claude Sonnet 4.6 is being touted as Anthropic’s most capable Sonnet model yet. . Safety researchers described the model as having strong safety behaviors with no signs of major concerns around high-stakes forms of misalignment. The feature allows users who build interfaces using AI agents to import those interfaces directly into Figma’s canvas, according to the company’s announcement. Code to Canvas…

Bridge, a stablecoin platform acquired by Stripe in 2024, has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to become a federally chartered national trust bank, the company announced. Summary Stablecoins are digital currencies designed to maintain stable value, typically backed by reserve holdings such as U.S. dollars. Bridge stated that the federal charter would create “the regulatory backbone” companies need to deploy stablecoins securely and at scale. Ripple, Circle, BitGo, Fidelity Digital Assets, and Paxos reportedly received conditional approvals in December. The national trust bank charter would enable Bridge to store digital assets for customers,…

World Liberty Financial has unveiled plans to roll out an institutional-grade real-world asset product, starting with a tokenized investment linked to Trump International Hotel & Resort, Maldives. Summary WLFI is partnering with Securitize and DarGlobal to tokenize loan revenue from a major Maldives resort. The offering targets accredited investors and will operate under strict regulatory and transfer rules. The project reflects WLFI’s ongoing strategy to link DeFi, traditional assets, and institutional finance. The goal of the project, which is being developed in partnership with Securitize and DarGlobal PLC, is to tokenize loan revenue interests tied to the upscale resort.  According…

A new analysis from Coin Metrics, authored by Senior Research Associate Tanay Ved, finds that January’s record $8 trillion in adjusted stablecoin transfer volume was largely driven by USDC activity on Base, with much of the spike tied to decentralized finance ( DeFi) mechanics rather than payments. Tanay Ved of Coin Metrics Breaks Down USDC’s […] Source link

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini disclosed plans for a leadership restructuring that will see three senior executives depart as the company narrows its geographic focus and implements cost reductions, according to a regulatory filing released Tuesday. Summary Gemini operates in more than 60 countries, but demand in certain regions proved insufficient to support continued growth. The firm plans to execute separation agreements with three executives that may allow them to remain temporarily to assist with transitions. The board appointed Chief Accounting Officer Danijela Stojanovic as interim CFO. Chief Operating Officer Marshall Beard, Chief Financial Officer Dan Chen, and Chief Legal Officer Tyler…

Solana failed to stay above $86 and corrected gains. SOL price is now below $84 and remains at risk of more losses below $80. SOL price started a downside correction below $86 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $85 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $84 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could extend losses if it dips below the $80 zone. Solana Price Dips Further Solana price failed to stay above $90 and started a downside correction,…

OpenAI has introduced a new system called EVMbench, designed to measure how well artificial intelligence agents can find and fix security flaws in crypto smart contracts. Summary OpenAI has introduced EVMbench, a new framework designed to measure how well AI agents can detect, fix, and exploit smart contract vulnerabilities. Developed with Paradigm, the benchmark is built on real audit data and focuses on practical, high-risk security scenarios. Early results show strong progress in exploit tasks, while detection and patching are still challenging. The company announced on Feb. 18 that it has developed EVMbench in partnership with Paradigm. The benchmark focuses on…

Developers are now using AI agents to protect smart contracts that control billions in digital assets, following crypto hackers’ theft of over $3.4 billion from blockchain platforms in 2025.  Rather than dozens of small thefts, 2025’s losses were concentrated in a few massive breaches, with just three major incidents accounting for nearly 70 % of the total value stolen. The most notable was the Bybit exchange hack, which alone siphoned off roughly $1.4 billion — one of the largest crypto thefts ever recorded OpenAI is working with Paradigm and OtterSec to test whether AI agents can detect vulnerabilities in real blockchain spaces…

Coinbase has expanded its crypto-backed lending service to include XRP, Dogecoin, Cardano, and Litecoin, allowing eligible users to borrow against more assets without selling their holdings. Summary Coinbase has expanded its crypto-backed lending service to include XRP, DOGE, ADA, and LTC. The new loans are powered by Morpho and run on Base, offering variable rates and on-chain settlement through a regulated structure. Lower loan-to-value limits reflect the higher volatility of these assets, balancing access to liquidity with tighter risk controls. The company announced the update on Feb. 18, saying U.S. customers, excluding those in New York, can now borrow up to $100,000…

Zora has launched a new product called “attention markets” on the Solana blockchain, expanding its platform beyond its earlier focus on NFTs and Ethereum-based infrastructure. Summary Zora launched attention markets on Solana, allowing users to trade tokens based on online trends. Users can create new markets for 1 SOL, trade positions in real time, and speculate on whether topics gain or lose social media attention. Early trading was modest, and analysts say the model is experimental and high risk. The rollout took place on Feb. 17, publicly announced by both Zora and Solana. The new feature allows users to trade on trends,…