Aave founder Stani Kulechov has reiterated how “decentralized finance (DeFi) has become an extremely efficient global capital aggregation layer,” adding that “funding energy transitions is by far the largest opportunity for Aave.” Furthermore, in an ambitious 15 February 2026 post on X, Kulechov outlined a vision where up to $50 trillion in “abundance assets,” like …
In the latest knock for Ben Armstrong, the controversial influencer formerly known as BitBoy, a court has ordered him to pay nearly $3 million to “Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’Leary. A federal judge handed down the $2.8M default judgment after Armstrong failed to defend himself against claims of harassment and defamation. This ruling marks a …
A federal judge just handed down a serious sentence in one of crypto’s bigger fraud cases. Ramil Palafox, CEO of Praetorian Group International, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for running a $200 million crypto scheme that collapsed on thousands of investors. More than 90,000 people around the world were pulled in with promises …
On 12 February 2026, Aave Labs asked the community whether it would support redirecting all product-related revenue directly to the Aave DAO. The proposal basically directs 100% of revenue from its branded products directly to the Aave DAO treasury, potentially ending a long-standing conflict over who actually owns the profits of DeFi’s largest lending protocol. …
In a setback to the CLARITY ACT, White House-mediated negotiations between major US banks and crypto firms have stalled yet again. This time, over controversial yield rules for stablecoins. US crypto regulation remains stuck in the mud, but institutional adoption isn’t waiting for permission. While high-stakes talks at the White House regarding stablecoin laws ended …
Robinhood has officially launched the public testnet for its new Ethereum Layer-2 network, marking a major step toward bringing its millions of users on-chain. Built on Arbitrum (ARB crypto) technology, this “Robinhood Chain” aims to lower fees and introduce traditional stock traders to the world of decentralized finance (DeFi). The Robinhood Chain public testnet is …
War Coin (WAR) just ripped past a big milestone, crossing 31,000 holders and tagging a fresh all-time high near a $36M market cap this February. In a market flooded with themed memecoins, WAR has managed to stand out fast. Built on Solana, it leans hard into global conflict and geopolitics, mixing dark humor, memes, and …
Ripple is moving deeper into the plumbing of the global financial system, positioning XRP as a critical tool for institutional settlement rather than just a speculative asset. The company’s latest strategy outlines how XRP is transitioning into a core infrastructure layer for payments and liquidity. Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time DISCOVER: Top …
Ethereum Layer 2 solutions are taking another L as ENS Labs has scrapped its plans for Namechain, opting to deploy the upgraded ENSv2 protocol directly on Ethereum. The change in plan comes after Ethereum scaling upgrades cut registration gas fees by over 99%, removing the need for a separate chain. Ethereum price is steady around …
Trump-linked cryptocurrencies took a massive hit over the last 24 hours, reminding investors that political coins are just as volatile as the rest of the market. Official Trump Meme Coin (TRUMP) and World Liberty Financial (WLFI) plummeted 14.6% and 10.8% respectively, following news of a government probe into the project’s foreign dealings. As sentiment across …
