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Bitwise files 2028 U.S. election prediction market ETF, a landmark SEC filing for regulated political contracts.

Bitwise Prediction Market ETF: The Pioneering 2028 U.S. Election Fund Filing Explained

February 18, 2026 Jackson Miller

New York, April 2025: In a landmark move for both finance and political technology, asset manager Bitwise has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a prediction market Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) specifically targeting the 2028 United States elections. This filing represents a major moment, marking the first serious attempt to bring regulated, […]

A person uses a smartphone for a stablecoin payment in a market, illustrating the shift to everyday digital money.

Stablecoins Surge: Global Survey Reveals Astonishing Shift to Everyday Money

February 18, 2026 Jackson Miller

London, May 2025: A landmark global survey from payments platform BVNK delivers a clear and compelling narrative: stablecoins are undergoing a fundamental transformation. No longer confined to the speculative edges of cryptocurrency trading, these digital assets pegged to stable values like the US dollar are now being actively used for salaries, bills, and daily purchases […]

Person reviewing new IRS 1099-DA crypto tax form on laptop with concern

Essential IRS 1099-DA Rules: Coinbase Warns of Burden for Small Crypto Transactions

February 18, 2026 Jackson Miller

United States, April 2025: A new era of cryptocurrency tax compliance is set to begin, and one of the industry’s largest exchanges is sounding an alarm. Coinbase has issued a stark warning that the impending IRS Form 1099-DA, mandated for the 2025 tax year, could create a significant administrative and financial burden for users engaging […]

Visualization of Binance holding 65% of stablecoin liquidity on centralized crypto exchanges.

Revealed: Binance Commands a Staggering 65% of All CEX Stablecoin Liquidity

February 18, 2026 Jackson Miller

Global, April 2025: A new report from blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant reveals a striking concentration of capital within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. According to their latest data, the Binance exchange now holds approximately 65% of all USDT and USDC stablecoin reserves across major centralized exchanges (CEXs). This finding, emerging as overall stablecoin flows to exchanges slow, […]

CFTC Chairman Michael Selig defends federal oversight of prediction markets in a congressional hearing.

CFTC Chair Michael Selig Vows to Defend Federal Oversight of Prediction Markets

February 18, 2026 Jackson Miller

Washington, D.C., April 2025: In a significant move that underscores a growing regulatory clash, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael Selig has formally intervened to defend the agency’s authority over prediction markets. The chairman filed an amicus brief and made public statements affirming the CFTC’s commitment to federal oversight, a stance that directly challenges […]

Lido V3 and Kiln integration for institutional Ethereum staking via stVaults infrastructure.

Lido V3 Integrates Kiln to Unlock Institutional Ethereum Staking with stVaults

February 18, 2026 Jackson Miller

Global, May 2025: The Ethereum staking market is undergoing a significant structural shift aimed at institutional participation. Lido, the dominant liquid staking protocol, has announced the integration of Kiln’s enterprise-grade infrastructure into its newly launched V3 upgrade. This strategic move centers on the deployment of stVaults, a novel architecture designed to expand institutional Ethereum ($ETH) […]

Analysis of BitMine's large Ethereum purchase and potential market bottom signals for institutional crypto investors.

Revealing: BitMine’s 45,759 ETH Purchase Sparks Analysis of Potential Market Bottom

February 18, 2026 Jackson Miller

Global, May 2025: A significant transaction by BitMine Immersion Technologies, acquiring 45,759 Ethereum (ETH), is drawing intense scrutiny from market analysts. This substantial purchase, executed during a period of broader cryptocurrency market weakness, coincides with fresh on-chain data from analytics firm CryptoQuant that points to accumulating signals often associated with potential market bottoms. The move […]

Onchain gold and RWA projects show TVL growth during market pullback with blockchain gold tokenization

Onchain Gold and RWA Projects Defy Market Volatility with Impressive TVL Growth

February 18, 2026 Jackson Miller

Global, May 2025: While broader cryptocurrency markets experience significant volatility, onchain gold and Real-World Asset (RWA) projects demonstrate remarkable resilience, posting solid Total Value Locked (TVL) growth according to fresh data from Sentora. This divergence highlights a fundamental shift in investor behavior toward tokenized assets with tangible backing during uncertain market conditions. Onchain Gold Projects […]

Chart showing crypto ETF assets under management reaching a record $108.6 billion.

Crypto ETF Inflows Surge: $202.8M Weekly Push Lifts AUM to a Staggering $108.6B

February 17, 2026 Jackson Miller

Global, April 2025: The cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) market has demonstrated remarkable resilience, attracting $202.8 million in net new capital over the past week. This sustained inflow has propelled the total assets under management (AUM) for this burgeoning asset class to an remarkable all-time high of $108.64 billion, according to the latest aggregated data from […]

Illustration of stablecoin liquidity concentration on Binance exchange, representing $47.5 billion in crypto capital.

Stablecoins Surge: Binance Holds a Staggering 65% of $47.5B Exchange Liquidity

February 17, 2026 Jackson Miller

Global, April 2025: A striking new pattern is emerging in cryptocurrency markets, one that contradicts narratives of capital flight. Recent on-chain data reveals that nearly $47.5 billion in stablecoins is now pooled on a single exchange, with industry giant Binance commanding an estimated 65% of this massive liquidity reserve. This concentration signals that while investor […]