This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Asia continues to command global investor attention, with Hong Kong firmly positioned as a strategic gateway to China-related markets and cross-border capital flows. Against this backdrop, the 4th HED Conference of Asia Hong Kong, hosted by Finfo Global, will take place in Hong Kong on 19 […]
Read MoreDeleveraging Phase: Bitcoin Stabilizes at $70K After February’s Volatility Flush
On Feb. 10, bitcoin traded between $68,000 and $70,000, consolidating after a volatile start to the month. Finding a Local Bottom Bitcoin oscillated between $68,000 and $70,000 on Feb. 10, as the market took a breather from the extreme volatility that has characterized much of February so far. After starting the day trading above $70,500, […]
Read MoreStablecoin-Focused Startup Tempo Adds Farcaster Founders After Neynar Acquires Social Protocol
Farcaster co-founders Dan Romero and Varun Srinivasan have joined stablecoin-focused blockchain startup Tempo following Neynar’s acquisition of the Farcaster social protocol in January 2026. Farcaster Co-Founders Join Tempo The move marks a strategic shift for the founders and the broader Merkle team, who spent the past five years building Farcaster as a decentralized social networking […]
Read MoreMegaETH Goes Live, Challenging Layer 2 Norms With Real-Time Design
MegaETH launched its public mainnet this week, positioning itself as a performance-first blockchain designed to deliver real-time execution rather than fit neatly into existing layer one (L1) or layer two ( L2) labels. MegaETH Launches Mainnet, Targeting High-Frequency DeFi and Gaming The MegaETH project frames its approach around ultra-low latency and high throughput, aiming to […]
Read MoreJump Trading Taps Venture-Style Deals to Back Prediction Market Leaders
Jump Trading is set to acquire minority stakes in prediction‑market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket. The investments are structured around Jump’s provision of liquidity, with a fixed equity stake in Kalshi and a variable stake in Polymarket that grows with trading capacity. Strategic Market Making in Event Contracts Proprietary trading firm Jump Trading is set to […]
Read MoreUS Equities Grind Higher: Dow Advances While S&P 500, Nasdaq Tread Lightly
U.S. equities traded modestly higher by mid-day Tuesday as investors digested softer retail sales data and rotated selectively across sectors, with markets still open and prices subject to change. Stocks Stay Green at Mid-Day as Investors Await Bigger Signals Wall Street opened the session calmly and stayed that way through late morning, with gains spread […]
Read MoreEthereum Derivatives Signal a Crowded Trade at Key February Expiries
Ethereum was trading between $2,014 and $2,028 per coin on Feb. 10, while derivatives markets told a far louder story beneath the surface. Futures open interest remains elevated, options positioning is heavily skewed toward calls, and max pain levels across major exchanges cluster uncomfortably close to spot. Ethereum Derivatives Flash Mixed Signals Across Binance, OKX, […]
Read MoreMrBeast Expands Into Finance With Acquisition of Teen Banking App
Beast Industries, founded by Youtube star MrBeast, is acquiring teen-focused banking app Step, signaling its biggest move yet into financial services and hinting at longer-term ambitions that may include crypto. Teen Banking App Step Acquired by Beast Industries Beast Industries, the entertainment and consumer brand company founded by Youtuber Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson, has agreed to […]
Read MoreXRP Traders Brace for a Bottom: 3 Things to Watch This Week
XRP entered the week under pressure as traders debated whether the recent pullback marks a temporary shakeout or the start of a deeper reset. With prices hovering near long-term support, attention is now locked on three forces shaping XRP’s near-term trajectory. XRP Nears a Crossroads As of 8 a.m. Eastern on Feb. 10, XRP was […]
Read MoreBackpack Exchange Founded By Ex‑FTX Staff Reaches $1 Billion Valuation, Announces Token Plan
Backpack, founded by former FTX employees, secures a reported $1 billion valuation and unveils a staged 1‑billion‑token launch tied to a U.S. Initial Public Offering (IPO). Backpack, a crypto exchange founded by former FTX employees, is reportedly in talks to raise $50 million and has reached a $1 billion valuation, aiming to expand tokenized asset […]
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