Author: Tyler Anderson

Hi there! I'm Tyler Anderson from Sweden, and I'm a Web3 Reporter. My main focus is exploring the evolution of Web3, from DAO governance to the real utility of decentralized protocols. I've been immersed in this ecosystem for a while now, and my methodology is based on research-driven reporting, where I seek to filter out the hype to deliver factual, contextualized analysis on how we are building the internet of the future. I also keep a critical eye on the markets, analyzing how macro trends affect the adoption of these new technologies. My style is human and direct, but always professional, prioritizing technical accuracy so you have a clear view of what's really cooking in the blockchain.

BitMEX co‑founder Benjamin Delo pledged $27M to London maths institute after 2025 pardon

Portrait of a suited man in front of the London Institute for Mathematical Sciences, symbolizing a crypto philanthropy endowment.

Benjamin Delo, a BitMEX co-founder who was pardoned by President Donald Trump in March 2025, has pledged $27 million to the London Institute for Mathematical Sciences (LIMS), according to media reports. The commitment immediately drew attention because it pairs a marquee philanthropic gift with a donor who previously pleaded guilty under the U.S. Bank Secrecy […]

Bloomberg and Kaiko Put Licensed Market Data Onchain to Support Tokenized Finance

Finance professional at a desk with two monitors showing Bloomberg data and a Canton Network onchain ledger for tokenized markets.

Bloomberg and Kaiko said that they integrated licensed Bloomberg market data onto blockchain infrastructure to support tokenized markets. The core idea is straightforward: put audit-grade reference and pricing data onchain in a way institutions can actually use without breaking licensing rules. The partnership uses Kaiko’s on-ramp to the Canton Network to deliver Bloomberg Data License […]

Gate Secures Maltese PSD2 Payment Licence to Link EU Fiat and Stablecoin Rails

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Gate Technology Ltd. has secured a Payment Institution licence under the EU’s Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) from the Malta Financial Services Authority, expanding its ability to run regulated payment services across the EU. The licence is intended to support euro on and off ramps and regulated stablecoin flows for both institutional and retail clients. […]

Blockchain Association Presses Congress with Framework to Rewrite U.S. Crypto Tax Rules

Editorial photo: crypto industry delegation briefing Capitol Hill staff, with Digital Asset Tax Principles on the table.

The Blockchain Association brought a group of industry representatives to Capitol Hill to promote a unified set of “Digital Asset Tax Principles” aimed at reshaping how the U.S. taxes crypto. The pitch is that clearer, more operationally realistic rules would reduce compliance friction, improve administrability, and support onshoring of digital-asset businesses.

Bloomberg Intelligence says Coinbase’s USDC revenue could rise up to sevenfold as payments expand

Serious newsroom analyst beside monitor displaying USDC and Coinbase branding, symbolizing rising on-chain payments.

Bloomberg Intelligence argued that Coinbase’s USDC-linked revenue could expand by twofold to sevenfold if on-chain payments adoption accelerates, potentially shifting the company’s earnings mix toward payments-driven interest income. The report anchored the thesis in Coinbase’s reported stablecoin revenue of $1.35 billion in 2025, up from $911 million in 2024, and framed USDC reserve interest as […]

SEC Allowed Broker‑dealers to Apply a 2% Haircut to Qualifying Stablecoins

Editorial portrait of a financial professional at a broker-dealer desk, with a monitor showing 2% haircut and stablecoins

The SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets issued staff guidance that allows broker-dealers to apply a 2% haircut to proprietary positions in qualifying payment stablecoins when calculating net capital. The practical change is that balances once treated as effectively unusable for net-capital purposes can now count with only a modest capital charge.

Cathie Wood Reverses Course as ARK Buys $6.9M of Coinbase Stock

Editorial newsroom with tablet showing Coinbase logo, signaling ARK's stock move in a neutral, institutional vibe

Cathie Wood directed an ARK purchase of roughly $6.9 million in Coinbase shares, a trade that stands out as a clear reversal versus prior positioning and puts Coinbase back on ARK’s tactical radar. The actionable signal is that ARK moved from stepping back to re-engaging, and it did so with enough size to read as […]

SBI Moves to Buy Majority Stake in Singapore Exchange Coinhako in Asia Expansion

Two executives sign a major stake in a glass-walled meeting room, MAS license visible, Singapore skyline in the background.

SBI Holdings, through its subsidiary SBI Ventures Asset, is seeking to acquire a majority stake in Singapore-based crypto exchange Coinhako with the intent to make it a consolidated subsidiary, according to multiple reports published in mid-February 2026. The proposed transaction is positioned as a control acquisition, combining new capital with secondary share purchases, and it […]

Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Plunges to $34B, Lowest Since November 2024

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Aggregate Bitcoin futures open interest fell to $34 billion as of Feb. 13, 2026, marking a 28% slide over 30 days and the lowest level since November 2024, according to AInvest. The timing matters because the decline lined up with forced liquidations and a large options expiry, which together point to a near-term washout in […]