The a16z-backed stablecoin yield and RWA lending platform’s funding round was led by Mercury Fund and … OpenTrade raises $17 million to connect stablecoins to real-world assetsRead more

Near Protocol (NEAR) surged 16% and Internet Computer (ICP) gained 10.4%, leading index higher.

An Arizona campaign that had been seeking to place an initiative on the ballot to repeal … Arizona Anti-Marijuana Campaign Drops Effort To Put Legalization Rollback On BallotRead more

Offshore synthetic tokens may not represent the underlying equity, use company names without approval, and exploit … NYSE tokenization partners warn synthetic stock tokens could mislead retail tradersRead more

It’s day two of Consensus Miami 2026 on Wednesday. Stay tuned for updates throughout the day.

Bitcoin miner expands into AI infrastructure with long-term hyperscale contract in Texas, which includes options that … Hut 8 shares jump over 30% on news of $9.8 billion AI data center leaseRead more

Also: Alpenglow upgrade update, Ripple on North Korea hacking threat, Cloudflare on AI agents and web … The Protocol: AI Agents form their own firmRead more

When digital assets are frozen, holders can suddenly be deprived of access to their legitimate assets … The legal risks and practical considerations of digital asset blacklistingRead more

Major retailer Target is deepening its involvement in the hemp-derived THC beverage market by launching sales … Target Is Launching Hemp THC Drink Sales In Three Of The U.S.’s Most Populous StatesRead more