Web3 and DApps in 2026: A utility-driven year ahead for crypto
Crypto enters 2026 with mature infrastructure; now DApps must prove real utility, win users without incentives and compete directly with Web2.
Hong Kong proceeds with licensing regimes for virtual asset dealers and custodians
Hong Kong’s FSTB and SFC will introduce licensing requirements for virtual asset dealing and custody firms, expanding the city’s policy push that already includes a stablecoin licensing blueprint and tokenization guidance.
Trump family-linked USD1 supply up $150M as Binance rolls out yield program
The USD1 stablecoin added $150 million to its market capitalization after Binance announced an incentive program offering up to 20% yield.
Aave founder under scrutiny for $10M token purchase amid governance drama
Aave founder Stani Kulechov is facing criticism after a $10 million AAVE purchase ahead of a key DAO vote, as critics raise concerns over voting power concentration.
Three signs that Bitcoin is finding its market bottom
Bitcoin’s selling pressure may be easing as momentum stabilizes, miners capitulate, and liquidity conditions turn supportive.
Kraken IPO, M&A deals to reignite crypto’s ‘mid-stage’ cycle: fund manager
Kraken’s pending IPO and the wave of crypto companies seeking public listings may help the industry attract more TradFi capital.
Bitcoin due gains after record $24B options expiry lifts ‘lid’ on BTC price
Bitcoin price predictions include an initial $100,000 target after the Boxing Day options expiry completes, this worth a record $23.7 billion.
Philippines blocks Coinbase, Gemini amid wider crackdown on unlicensed VASPs
Philippine regulators are tightening control over crypto access, signaling that global exchanges must secure local licenses to operate.
Crypto downturn reveals gap between VC valuations and market cap
Several VC-backed crypto projects now trade at market capitalizations well below the valuations assigned during their last private funding rounds.
How Ondo Finance plans to bring tokenized US stocks to Solana
Ondo plans to launch tokenized US stocks and ETFs on Solana in 2026, using custody-backed assets, onchain transfers and embedded compliance.