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What to know: The Problem: 90% of stables are "dead weight." Issuers take your fiat, buy T-bills, and keep 100% of the yield - a massive "hidden tax" on users. The Opportunity: Over $11B in DAO treasuries and $1.2B in DEX liquidity is currently unproductive. Emerging Solutions: I

_Ethereum Wallet sold 7,302 ETH worth $15.14M at $2,073 after four years of staking via Lido._ _Initial 6,442 ETH deposit earned 860 ETH in rewards, increasing total holdings to 7,302 ETH._ _Total profit reached $5.33M from staking rewards and Ethereum price increase over four years._ A

ARK Invest is turning to Kalshi’s prediction-market data to sharpen its investment research, marking a notable step for how institutions can incorporate crowd-sourced probability signals into traditional financial workflows. The asset manager says it will use real-time market expectations from Kalsh

XRP has dropped to around $1.35 after a sharp sell-off, influenced by forced liquidations and bearish trader sentiment. The price remains under $1.40, with key support at $1.35 that could determine future volatility and direction.

The UAE is promoting the establishment of a multinational naval task force called the "Hormuz Security Force" to protect the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks and provide escort for merchant vessels. The UAE hopes to gain international support and is collaborating with Bahrain to promote relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions. Gulf countries have differing positions on this issue, with the UAE and Bahrain strongly condemning Iran, while countries like Saudi Arabia face strategic dilemmas. The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz impacts the global energy market, and demand countries are assessing alternative routes to address the crisis.

Ukraine's drone strikes have exacerbated oil market instability during the Iran war, complicating Trump's efforts to stabilize prices. This disruption risks prolonged high oil prices, leading to inflation and potential Fed rate hikes, which could challenge cryptocurrency stability.

_Each 10% Bitcoin drawdown adds ~80 days, with the current recovery timeline estimated at nearly 300 days._ _Q1 2026 Bitcoin options expiry covers ~40% of open interest, with max pain anchored near $75,000._ _MARA sold 15,133 BTC at $65,300, posting a ~$236M loss while saving $88M via

The world's largest stablecoin issuer, Tether, will undergo a comprehensive audit by KPMG and has hired PricewaterhouseCoopers to assist in preparing internal systems, with the audit scope going beyond the current proof of reserves to enhance transparency. This move aims to address the compliance requirements of the U.S. GENIUS Act and to alleviate market concerns about its financial stability, supporting future financing plans of $15 to $20 billion.

In brief India’s CBI arrests Mumbai-based facilitator linked to Southeast Asia scam compound trafficking network. Victims were forced into crypto and online fraud operations inside Myanmar-based

U.S. lawmakers have introduced the "2026 Financial Prediction Market Public Integrity Act," which aims to prohibit government officials from using non-public information to place bets in prediction markets and requires the reporting of bets exceeding $250. The bill broadly defines insider information, with violations facing penalties of up to double the profits gained. This legislation reflects an increase in U.S. regulation of prediction markets.

Bitcoin has demonstrated greater resilience than traditional safe-haven assets during the Iran war, attracting net inflows and showing stronger liquidity conditions while gold and silver have faced sharp outflows and position unwinds, according to JPMorgan analysts led by managing director Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou.

David Schwartz, Ripple's CTO Emeritus, refutes a rumor claiming the company secretly allocated most of its XRP escrow to hidden institutional players. He emphasizes the importance of organic growth without artificial incentives for banks.

_UK sanctions aim to cut crypto access and financial flows supporting scam centers and trafficking-linked fraud networks._ The UK government has widened its crackdown on crypto-fraud networks and trafficking in Southeast Asia. Fresh sanctions target a major illicit marketplace, a scam compound

The Nasdaq 100 Index has been below its historical peak for 100 consecutive trading days, marking the longest correction record in 2023, with a year-to-date decline of approximately 6.6%. This rare market pattern has only occurred 6 times since 1985, and historical data shows that there are generally positive returns in the following year. The expected $13.8 billion quarter-end purchases from retirement funds provide support, but the future market performance still requires further observation.