Iranian crypto exchanges saw $10.3 million withdrawn after U.S.–Israeli airstrikes
Iranian cryptocurrency platforms saw roughly $10.3 million in net outflows between February 28, 2026 and March 2, 2026, according to Chainalysis data compiled for that window, as investors moved funds amid escalating geopolitical risk. The flow pattern reads like a classic capital-preservation move, with users prioritizing custody and mobility over staying on local order books.
SEC Allowed Broker‑dealers to Apply a 2% Haircut to Qualifying 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.
Chainlink Brings 24/5 U.S. Equities Data On-Chain for Stocks and ETFs
Chainlink launched its “24/5 U.S. Equities Streams” on January 20, 2026, positioning the product as a way to deliver continuous, sub-second pricing for major U.S. stocks and ETFs onto blockchains. Chainlink’s stated goal is to eliminate off-hours pricing blind spots across regular, pre-market, post-market, and overnight sessions.
Stablecoins: Why Banks Are Finally Paying Attention
Banks have moved from cautious observation to active execution in stablecoins after the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act) became law on July 18, 2025. Stablecoins are now framed as a regulated payment instrument, and that clarity is catalyzing strategic initiatives across banks and payments firms.
U.S. Bitcoin ETFs Rebound With Best Inflows in Over a Month, BTC Dominance at 60%
U.S. bitcoin ETFs recorded their largest single-day inflows in more than a month on December 17, 2025, a move that coincided with Bitcoin’s market dominance reaching 60%. The surge, driven primarily by a single flagship product, reinforces the picture of institutional capital consolidating around regulated spot-Bitcoin exposure as the lead crypto asset continues to anchor […]
Bitcoin ETF Holders, Sitting On Paper Losses
Spot bitcoin ETF investors are now sitting on average paper losses of about 15%, with an implied entry price near $90,200 per bitcoin, according to the source material. That framing matters because ETF ownership converts volatility into visible positioning and potential redemption pressure. If underwater positions linger, holders may prioritize capital preservation and redeem rather […]
U.S. Spot XRP ETFs Log 15 Straight Days of Inflows, Close In on $1B AUM
U.S. spot XRP ETFs registered a 15-day streak of net inflows and crossed roughly $1.095 billion in assets under management, underscoring a rapid institutional accumulation of XRP. The flows arrive after launches in mid-November 2025 and follow a decisive legal and market shift that reduced a key regulatory overhang.
Robinhood Expands Crypto Offerings With Futures, Staking, and Stock Tokens
Robinhood expanded its crypto product set with staking, micro and perpetual futures, and tokenized U.S. equities, marking a strategic push beyond retail spot trading. The company rolled out stock tokens in Europe on June 30, 2025 and launched U.S. staking for Ethereum and Solana on December 9, 2025, moves aimed at widening product access and […]