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Krisztian Sandor @ CoinDesk · 03/14/2026 16:00 EDT

Crypto broker Bitpanda bets on banks and tokenization to expand globally ahead of IPO plans

The Vienna-based crypto broker eyes emerging markets, teaming up with institutions rather than competing with local exchanges, said Vishal Sacheendran, VP of global markets strategy and operations. Read more

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Helene Braun @ CoinDesk · 02/18/2026 17:23 EDT

Real estate billionaire Barry Sternlicht is ready to tokenize assets, but says U.S. regulation blocks it

The $125 billion real estate firm wants to offer blockchain-based tokens to clients but is stalled by regulation. Read more

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Nikhilesh De @ CoinDesk · 02/18/2026 17:09 EDT

Banking trade groups responsible for impasse on market structure bill, Brian Armstrong says

Coinbase CEO Brain Armstrong said updated market structure legislation may offer banks other benefits to get them on board with allowing stablecoin rewards. Read more

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Krisztian Sandor @ CoinDesk · 02/18/2026 15:37 EDT

Bitcoin sinks to $66,000, U.S. stocks lose steam as Fed minutes mention possible rate hike

Bitcoin is now on track for its fifth consecutive weekly decline, and losing this level could open the floor for a fresh leg lower. Read more

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Margaux Nijkerk @ CoinDesk · 02/18/2026 14:12 EDT

Sam Altman's OpenAI unveils ‘EVMbench’ to test whether AI can keep crypto’s smart contracts safe

Developed with Paradigm, the tool is OpenAI’s attempt to determine whether modern AI systems are up to the task of helping prevent smart contract issues. Read more

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Margaux Nijkerk @ CoinDesk · 02/18/2026 12:55 EDT

The Protocol: Zora moves to Solana

Also: EF’s Stańczak to leave ED role, XRPL member-only DEX and Ethereum revives the DAO. Read more

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Margaux Nijkerk @ CoinDesk · 02/18/2026 12:38 EDT

Coinbase’s Base moves away from Optimism’s 'OP stack' in major tech shift

Base launched in 2023 and quickly became one of the most widely used Ethereum layer-2 networks. Read more

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Olivier Acuna @ CoinDesk · 02/18/2026 12:18 EDT

Ethereum’s 50% staking milestone triggers backlash over 'misleading' supply data

CoinShares researcher Luke Nolan says the 50% figure is ‘inaccurate, or at least materially misleading’ and staked ether is closer to 30% of supply. Ethplorer.io’s Aleksandr Vat agrees. Read more

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Olivier Acuna @ CoinDesk · 02/18/2026 12:14 EDT

Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms stock jumps nearly 9% as Starboard urges AI data center expansion

The activist investor said Riot's 1.7 GW power capacity can drive premium AI hosting deals at Texas sites. Read more

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Helene Braun @ CoinDesk · 02/18/2026 12:00 EDT

Financial giant with $3.5 trillion asset to pilot Trump-affiliated WLFI stablecoin for tokenized funds

The financial giant with $3.5 trillion in assets has teamed up with World Liberty Financial to test the USD1 stablecoin for fund flows and tokenized assets. Read more

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Helene Braun @ CoinDesk · 02/18/2026 11:40 EDT

What happens on prediction platforms can steer traditional markets, NYSE chief says

Prediction market outcomes are being used as inputs for how players deal with traditional financial markets, NYSE President Lynn Martin said at Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday. Read more

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Krisztian Sandor @ CoinDesk · 02/18/2026 11:35 EDT

Bitcoin volatile, but flat, while crypto stocks bounce amid cooling AI fears

Coinbase, Circle, Galaxy, IREN and Riot led the early morning rebound among crypto-related stocks as the battered software sector found some relief. Read more

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Helene Braun @ CoinDesk · 02/18/2026 11:22 EDT

Goldman Sachs' David Solomon says he owns 'very little' bitcoin but watching it closely

“I’m an observer of bitcoin,” Solomon said at the World Liberty Forum on Wednesday, saying he's still trying to understand how it moves. Read more

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Leo Mindyuk @ CoinDesk · 02/18/2026 11:00 EDT

Crypto Long & Short: Crypto’s liquidity mirage

In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Leo Mindyuk of ML Tech writes that while crypto markets look liquid on paper, executable liquidity at scale is more fragmented and more fragile than most institutions assume. Read more

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Jamie Crawley @ CoinDesk · 02/18/2026 10:59 EDT

Bitwise aims to offer prediction market ETFs for U.S. elections in 2026 and 2028

Under "Prediction Shares" branding, Bitwise filed to list two ETFs tracking prediction markets betting on the outcome of the 2028 presidential election. Read more

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Stephen Alpher @ CoinDesk · 02/18/2026 10:15 EDT

Bitcoin's plunge signals coming AI crisis, but massive Fed response will drive new record high: Arthur Hayes

The rise of artificial intelligence is likely to displace millions of workers in quick order, triggering sizable credit defaults, said Hayes. Read more

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Krisztian Sandor @ CoinDesk · 02/18/2026 10:07 EDT

Hyperliquid starts DeFi lobbying group with $29 million token backing

Jake Chervinsky, CEO of the Hyperliquid Policy Center, said markets are migrating to blockchain, and the U.S. need to adopt new rules of risk being left behind. Read more

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Olivier Acuna @ CoinDesk · 02/18/2026 10:06 EDT

Tokenized pre-IPO shares topic ignites legal debate at Consensus Hong Kong 2026

Ultan Miller touts a blockchain-based pre-IPO index, while critics warn unauthorized equity tokenization risks legal and investor fallout. Read more

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Jamie Crawley @ CoinDesk · 02/18/2026 09:56 EDT

Canary lists spot SUI ETF with staking rewards

The Nasdaq-listed SUIS fund offers direct exposure to Sui’s native token while passing through proof-of-stake rewards in a regulated ETF wrapper. Read more

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