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Crypto’s 2025 ‘whipsaw’ year drove capitulation as markets look toward a 2026 rebound, Pantera says
In its ‘Navigating Crypto in 2026’ outlook, the fund says non-bitcoin tokens have been sliding since late 2024, weighed down by weak value capture, slowing on-chain activity, and fading retail flows.

Coinbase VP says ‘fatal flaws’ in Senate crypto bill forced sudden withdrawal of support
Coinbase VP of US Policy Kara Calvert explains what tipped the scales for Coinbase against the legislation just hours before a scheduled markup.

Capital One agrees to acquire credit card, stablecoin payment enabler Brex
In a press release from September, Brex said it was planning to launch native stablecoin payments as part of its business.

Ark Invest sees bitcoin and tokenization driving the next phase of digital asset growth
The asset manager said bitcoin’s institutional adoption and asset tokenization are pushing digital assets toward scale, potentially reaching tens of trillions by decade’s end.

Citi sounds the alarm on ‘address poisoning’ scams flooding the Ethereum network
A record surge in activity on the Ethereum network is likely being driven by scam-related behavior rather than genuine user growth, according to the bank's analysts.

Trump-linked World Liberty Financial partners with Spacecoin on satellite-powered DeFi
Spacecoin aims to provide permissionless internet access via satellite constellation, targeting remote and underserved communities.

AI infrastructure firm secures up to $500 million onchain loan after bypassing banks
The credit facility used GPU hardware as tokenized collateral, enabling faster capital access without traditional credit checks.

Ethereum upgrade sparks activity spike, but JPMorgan doubts it will last
The Fusaka upgrade raised usage, but pressure from layer-2 networks and rival blockchains continues to cloud Ethereum's long-term growth outlook.

Private credit may be the breakout use case for tokenization: Maple's Sidney Powell
Maple Finance CEO Sidney Powell said blockchain’s biggest opportunity isn’t tokenized Treasury bills or funds — instead, it’s bringing opaque, illiquid private credit markets onchain.

BlackRock’s IBIT powers new bitcoin annuity for U.S. retirees via Delaware Life
The first-of-its-kind FIA, according to the companies, offers crypto exposure with principal protection, aiming to attract cautious investors near retirement.
