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Tokenization is emerging as a regulatory-tested path to modernizing U.S. securities markets, with the SEC weighing blockchain-based systems that could boost transparency, speed settlement, and reshape market infrastructure without weakening investor protections. SEC Weighs Tokenization as Next Phase of Market Evolution U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda delivered remarks at the Asset Management Derivatives Forum 2026 on Treasuries and Tokenization in Austin, Texas, on Feb. 9. He outlined how regulators are evaluating tokenization as a pathway to modernize securities markets while preserving investor protections. Uyeda framed tokenization as part of a longer arc of market evolution…

South Korea’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, Upbit and Bithumb, have announced they will end support for trading the $FLOW token. According to today’s official announcements, both exchanges will cease trading $FLOW as of March 16, 2026. With the delisting decision, the $FLOW token will no longer be traded on the Upbit and Bithumb platforms after the specified date. Such decisions are generally made based on project updates, market conditions, liquidity levels, investor protection criteria, and exchange listing policies. However, the current announcements state that detailed reasons for the termination of $FLOW trading support are included in the exchanges’ own statements. The…

The Ethereum price is down more than 5% over the past few days and has now slipped below a key short-term structure. On February 10, $ETH fell under $1,980 after failing to hold a narrow rebound channel. This move followed a sharp decline in DeFi activity and weakening institutional flows. Yet, despite the pressure, large holders have started adding again. The question is simple: is this early accumulation, or just a temporary pause before another leg lower? Pattern Break Confirms Weak ‘Big Money’ Support Ethereum’s recent rebound from early February formed inside a bear flag. This structure acted like a…

As Bitcoin rose above $94,000 on Monday to the highest price seen in the past 30 days, crypto stocks jumped, too. Bitcoin traded as high as $94,634 on Monday and was recently trading for $94,103 after rising more than 3% over the last 24 hours, according to crypto price aggregator CoinGecko. Monday’s high was just north of the 30-day peak it saw on December 9. Meanwhile, Ethereum reached $3,253, which is still short of its 1-month high. In the past day, ETH has gained over 3%, recently trading at $3,241. And XRP has gained a staggering 11% in the past…

U.S. SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda recently suggested that tokenizing securities could soon be a practical necessity for efficient markets. The Commissioner, however, notes that tokenization requires continued engagement with market participants and thoughtful evaluation of trade-offs among alternative approaches. According to Uyeda, Capital markets can operate in ways that reduce “friction” and serve investors even better than before through improved price discovery if financial regulators navigate this process appropriately. The Commission can approach these changes methodically by strengthening market infrastructure to ensure U.S. capital markets continue to serve both investors and the broader economy. Uyeda also emphasized that the Commission’s…

Alameda Research’s bankruptcy estate has distributed another $15 million worth of Solana to creditors, extending a repayment process that has now been running for nearly two years. Summary Alameda Research’s bankruptcy estate distributed roughly $15.6 million in Solana to creditors in its latest monthly payout, extending a repayment process that has run for 21 months. Despite ongoing distributions, Alameda still holds nearly $315 million worth of $SOL on-chain, keeping traders alert to potential supply overhang risks. Most of Alameda and FTX’s $SOL was previously sold through OTC deals in 2024, with remaining distributions being handled gradually to limit market impact.…

Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Technology have come together and are rapidly becoming a real infrastructure layer for decentralized apps, rather than just being an idea. Pundi AI partnered with InitVerse to reduce or eliminate centralized dependency in data pipelines for AI. This will provide developers with access to verifiable datasets that will be curated by the community and will allow developers to create high-performance AI agents or analytics using those datasets. Bridging the Gap Between Data and On-chain Intelligence The key component of this strategic partnership is Pundi AI and InitVerse’s data infrastructure connecting to create a synergistic solution. Many…

Ethereum price falls near $1,948 as whale wallets reduce overall $ETH supply control share. Santiment data shows large $ETH holders dropped below 75% supply ownership after months dominance. Over 220,000 $ETH withdrawn from exchanges, reducing short-term selling pressure across crypto markets. Ethereum price today is trading around $1,948, down 3.5% and nearly 14% over the past week, showing strong selling pressure. At the same time, major shifts are happening behind the scenes. Meanwhile, big whale wallets are losing control over supply, and millions of $ETH are leaving exchanges. These changes suggest that while the $ETH price remains under pressure. Ethereum…

A U.S. court sentenced a crypto scam organizer to 20 years in prison for his role in a $73 million global fraud and laundering scheme, even as he remains a fugitive after fleeing electronic monitoring. A federal judge in California sentenced Daren Li, a dual national of China and St. Kitts and Nevis, in absentia for his role in a global crypto investment scam conspiracy that U.S. prosecutors say targeted American victims through social media, dating platforms, and spoofed trading websites, according to a statement from the Department of Justice’s Office of Public Affairs. Prosecutors said co-conspirators built trust with…

Solana ($SOL) has recently witnessed a noteworthy development. Specifically, a Galaxy Digital Wallet has transacted $16M in $SOL to the well-known crypto exchanges, including Bybit, OKX, and Binance. As per the data from Lookonchain, the development took into account several large outflows and inflows between exchange deposit addresses as well as custodial accounts. Hence, the transfer occurs amid the rising market activity related to Solana, which has undergone significant trading volumes as well as wider institutional interest. Wallet(FFDAa) linked to Galaxy Digital deposited 200,000 $SOL($16M) to #Binance, #OKX, and #Bybit in the past 5 hours.https://t.co/gPtPfnkPQs pic.twitter.com/4bj8rcnQOK — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) February…