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Nasdaq is deepening its digital asset strategy as it teams up with Talos to tackle tokenized collateral management and unlock new efficiencies for global institutions. Nasdaq and Talos link infrastructure for integrated collateral workflows On March 23, 2026, in New York, Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) and Talos announced a new partnership that connects Talos’ digital asset […] Nasdaq is deepening its digital asset strategy as it teams up with Talos to tackle tokenized collateral management and unlock new efficiencies for global institutions. Nasdaq and Talos link infrastructure for integrated collateral workflows On March 23, 2026, in New York, Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ)…

Spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds drew in $138.2 million in net inflows over the past day, their highest single-day inflows since Feb. 25. Summary Spot Ethereum ETFs recorded $138.2 million in daily inflows, marking their highest since late February and extending a six-day inflow streak. Institutional demand strengthened amid Bitmine’s continued $ETH accumulation, with Fundstrat’s Tom Lee calling a potential market bottom near $2,150. $ETH price traded near $2,328, with price approaching a breakout above $2,400 as markets await the Federal Reserve rate decision. According to data compiled by SoSoValue, BlackRock’s ETHA led the inflows of the day with $81.7 million…

BlackRock has sharply increased its stake in Bitmine Immersion Technologies. The asset manager now holds about 9.05 million BMNR shares. The position is worth roughly $246 million, based on its latest 13F filing. 🚨BLACKROCK LOADS UP ON BITMINE, LIFTS HOLDINGS TO 9M SHARES$14T Asset manager BlackRock increased its $BMNR stake to 9,049,912 shares (up +165.6% QoQ) worth roughly $246M per its latest 13F filing, reinforcing growing institutional conviction in crypto treasury strategies. pic.twitter.com/Whqqz3W0IE — Coin Bureau (@coinbureau) February 13, 2026 The move represents a 165.6% jump from the previous quarter. It shows a stronger institutional interest in crypto infrastructure firms.…

The U.S. Senate has suspended consideration of the crypto market structure bill until April as lawmakers shift their attention to voting on the Trump-backed SAVE America Act. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said lawmakers will only complete the CLARITY Act once they’re done with the SAVE America Act, a voter ID bill that requires proof of citizenship to register and a photo ID to vote. Senate abandons crypto bill for voter ID bill Under the Save America Act, people must show proof of citizenship for voter registration and present a photo ID to cast a ballot. President Donald Trump and…

Summary Origins Network has raised $8 million in strategic funding to build a modular blockchain tailored for AI agents with verifiable computation. The round includes Animoca Brands and other Web3 investors, with the project pitching a “Proof of Computation” design that separates heavy AI workloads from onchain verification. Origins is already working with AWS, Tencent Cloud, and Alibaba Cloud, positioning itself at the intersection of crypto infrastructure and the fast‑growing agentic AI stack. Origins Network has secured $8 million in strategic financing to build a modular blockchain purpose‑built for AI agents, betting that verifiable compute will be the missing trust…

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin believes the network is heading toward a big shift. He said in his recent post about a new concept called Lean Ethereum. That could make Ethereum different from every other major blockchain. He shared this idea in a recent post. His main point was simple. Most blockchains today choose between being fast or being secure. But Ethereum is trying to do both. This idea has already started a lot of discussion in the crypto space. A New Way to Think About Blockchain Design Right now, blockchains usually focus on one strength. Some chains are built to…

Indiana lawmakers have taken a decisive step toward integrating digital assets into public finance. The Indiana Senate committee advanced HB1042, allowing state-managed retirement funds to explore cryptocurrency investments. This development signals growing institutional confidence in digital assets and highlights a shift in how public funds approach diversification. Policymakers now position the state at the forefront of pension innovation. The move strengthens discussions around Indiana Retirement Funds Crypto and its long-term implications. Supporters believe the bill modernizes investment strategy and expands asset allocation flexibility. Critics remain cautious, urging careful oversight and risk assessment. Yet the committee’s approval clears a major hurdle…

Viva Republica, the operator of South Korea’s largest fintech platform Toss, wants to both issue and distribute stablecoins. The declaration adds another heavyweight to a rapidly forming corporate lineup positioning for the country’s imminent stablecoin framework. The move comes as South Korea’s biggest tech and financial companies race to position themselves ahead of landmark stablecoin legislation, even as a string of operational failures — including a costly glitch at Toss itself — tests whether ambition is outpacing execution. Upgrading the Rails, Not Adding a Product Seo Chang-hoon, Managing Director at Viva Republica, announced at the 2026 Blockchain Meetup Conference (BCMC)…

The S&P Dow Jones has launched the first S&P 500 perpetual futures contract on-chain, with the Pyth Network providing the price feeds. On the first day of trading, the perpetual market on Hyperliquid hit $100 million as investors welcomed the extended market hours and global access. This week, the S&P Dow Jones Indices announced it would introduce the market-leading S&P 500 to Hyperliquid, marking the first time the index would be accessible on-chain. The company, which is the world’s largest indices provider, revealed it had licensed its largest index to trade.xyz, a trading platform built on Hyperliquid offering on-chain perpetual…

$SIGN’s 100M “Orange Basic Income” locks rewards on-chain and pays higher yields to wallets that keep $SIGN in self-custody instead of on centralized exchanges. Summary $SIGN launches a 100 million token “Orange Basic Income” program to reward long-term holders who move funds into self-custody instead of leaving them on centralized exchanges. Season 1 allocates up to 25 million $SIGN, including 9 million tokens dedicated specifically to holding rewards calculated from balance and duration. All 100 million $SIGN earmarked for OBI are locked in an on-chain custody address, fully collateralizing rewards and positioning the token within a broader DeFi shift toward…