Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin presented a set of reforms that could be implemented in Russia once the war ends to overhaul its entire cryptocurrency system. The focus is on modernizing all its security systems in conjunction with Ukraine and Europe, as well as reducing the authoritarian concentration of power in the country.
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Ethan Moore follows the faster-moving corners of crypto, from altcoins and AI crypto to gaming, NFTs, launchpads and airdrops. His reporting looks at what is actually live, what users can participate in and whether early attention is backed by product development, community activity or verifiable traction.He regularly contributes context on Layer 1 developments and Web3 or DeFi trends connected to broader ecosystem growth.
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Berachain’s native token, BERA, saw a 74% increase in just a few days. Trading volumes surged to around $2 million, and its price is currently at $0.75, still far from its all-time high of $1.43.
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) of the United States has formally proposed a regulatory framework for its subsidiaries to obtain a stablecoin issuer license. Under the protection of the GENIUS Act, this initiative seeks to have federally supervised institutions operate as payment stablecoin issuers, establishing clear standards to guarantee the safety and solvency of the current financial system for all participants.
Michael Terpin, CEO of Transform Ventures, recently noted that the current Bitcoin market cycle follows historical patterns that suggest a deeper correction ahead. During his speech at Consensus Hong Kong 2026, the investor dismissed optimistic forecasts that placed the bottom at $80,000, calling them premature given the fragility of the global financial environment this Thursday morning.
The cryptocurrency sector has experienced a technical breather with Aster rising nearly 10% in the last 24 hours, leading an altcoin market recovery that includes assets such as Hedera and Zcash. Despite this bullish move, analysts from HashKey Group suggest that the market is going through a “grueling bottoming-out phase” rather than a definitive trend reversal.
ARK Invest, the firm led by investor Cathie Wood, recently executed a significant investment by acquiring 33.8 million dollars in Robinhood shares. This financial maneuver, which occurred as Bitcoin briefly dropped below 66,000 dollars, reinforces the manager’s exposure toward tech platforms linked to the crypto sector in a moment of high market volatility and global uncertainty.
The surprise Uniswap BlackRock rally, driven by integration with tokenized funds, raised the price of UNI by 40% before a severe correction. According to Uniswap Labs and analyst Ananda Banerjee, whales liquidated 5.9 million assets during the peak. This technical maneuver, executed on February 11, left many retail buyers trapped in significant losses.
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of the Ethereum network, together with artificial intelligence lead Davide Crapis, recently proposed an innovative method to shield privacy in AI API calls in a secure way. This system, which is based on zero-knowledge proofs, would allow individuals to make queries anonymously, preventing providers from effectively tracking their personal identity through the data transmitted to the specialized server.
JPMorgan maintained a bullish outlook for the remainder of 2026, stating that the acceleration of institutional capital will be the main driver of the recovery in cryptocurrency markets.
The Central Bank of Malaysia (NBM) launched its work plan to begin developing usage standards for MYR-denominated stablecoins, while also outlining a roadmap to tokenize assets within 24 months.
