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.

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

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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

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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

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

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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 […]

Israel Charges Reservist and Civilian Over Alleged Polymarket Bets Using Classified IDF Intelligence

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Israeli authorities charged an army reservist and a civilian alleging they used classified military information to place wagers on the crypto prediction market Polymarket, according to a joint statement from the Shin Bet, the Defense Ministry, and Israel Police. Prosecutors say the betting activity generated roughly $150,000 in winnings tied to the timing of military […]

Tether Buys $150M Stake in Gold.Com to Deepen Tokenized-gold Strategy

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Tether said it will invest $150 million in Gold.com in a deal announced February 5, 2026, taking roughly a 12% equity stake and securing board nomination rights. The transaction pairs equity capital with a gold-leasing facility and is designed to scale distribution and liquidity for XAUT, Tether’s tokenized-gold product, while increasing Tether’s linkage to physical […]

Bed Bath & Beyond to Acquire Tokens.Com to Build Tokenized Real Estate Platform

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Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. said it signed an agreement to acquire Tokens.com on February 2, 2026, framing the deal as a strategic pivot toward tokenized real estate and broader real-world asset infrastructure. The company positioned the transaction as a foundation for a unified gateway that connects property finance with tokenized-asset liquidity.

Fake ‘ClawdBot’ AI Token Hits $16M Market Cap Before 90% Crash, Founder Calls It a Scam

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A Solana-based token impersonating the open-source AI project ClawdBot briefly climbed to a $16 million market cap before collapsing by roughly 90%, according to the founder of the legitimate project in comments cited on January 27, 2026. The incident unfolded during a rebrand to Moltbot and showed how account hijacks and aggressive promotion can manufacture […]

Russia-Linked A7A5 Stablecoin Processed $100 BN Before Sanctions, Elliptic Finds

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Elliptic says A7A5, a ruble-pegged stablecoin linked to A7 LLC and supported by sanctioned Promsvyazbank, moved more than $100 billion in on-chain transfers within its first year. The scale matters because the activity built quickly before coordinated Western sanctions hit the token’s liquidity and market access.