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Institutional crypto funding flows into blockchain infrastructure and on-chain finance in 2026.
Blockchain News

Crypto Funding Resurgence: How Institutions Are Betting on Blockchain Infrastructure in 2026

February 2, 2026 Jackson Miller

Global, February 2026: A significant shift is underway in digital asset investment. After a period of market stress and consolidation, institutional capital is flowing back into the cryptocurrency sector, but with a starkly different focus. Venture capital firms and traditional financial institutions are now targeting crypto funding for durable infrastructure, regulated services, and real-world financial […]

A judge's gavel and legal documents representing the Nevada court's restraining order against Polymarket operator Blockratize.
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Polymarket Faces Critical Nevada Restraining Order: A Two-Week Ban on Event Contracts

February 2, 2026 Jackson Miller

Las Vegas, Nevada, March 2025: A Nevada district court has issued a significant two-week temporary restraining order against Blockratize, the corporate operator of the decentralized prediction market platform Polymarket. This decisive legal action, first reported by Wu Blockchain, immediately prohibits the company from offering or facilitating sports and event-based prediction contracts within the state’s borders. […]

Plume Network blockchain connecting to real-world assets like real estate and commodities for regulatory-compliant RWA tokenization.
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Plume Network’s Crucial Q4 2025 Sets Stage for Ambitious 2026 RWA Expansion

February 2, 2026 Jackson Miller

San Francisco, January 15, 2026: Plume Network, a blockchain protocol purpose-built for the compliant tokenization of real-world assets (RWA), has published a comprehensive review of its fourth-quarter 2025 performance alongside a detailed strategic roadmap for the current year. The announcement, made via an official company blog post, highlights a period of significant operational growth and […]

FTC investigates Upbit operator Dunamu's headquarters in South Korea over unfair trade allegations.
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FTC Investigates Upbit Operator: The Shocking Dunamu Unfair Trade Probe Explained

February 2, 2026 Jackson Miller

Seoul, South Korea – February 2025: South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a significant on-site investigation into Dunamu Inc., the prominent operator behind the Upbit cryptocurrency exchange. The probe, confirmed in early February, centers on serious allegations of unfair trade practices related to the exclusive trading of Dunamu’s own unlisted shares. This move […]

Historic US sanctions target cryptocurrency exchanges linked to Iran, symbolizing a major regulatory and geopolitical shift.
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Historic US Sanctions Target Crypto Platforms Linked to Iran in Unprecedented Financial Crackdown

February 1, 2026 Jackson Miller

Washington D.C., January 30, 2026: In a landmark move that signals a new frontier in economic statecraft, the United States Treasury Department has for the first time imposed sanctions on cryptocurrency exchanges for their alleged role in facilitating transactions for Iranian entities. The action targets two United Kingdom-based platforms, Zedex Exchange Ltd. and Zedxion Exchange […]

Fidelity Digital Dollar stablecoin on Ethereum blockchain impacting traditional bank deposits.
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Fidelity Digital Dollar Launch on Ethereum Threatens $500 Billion in Bank Deposits

January 31, 2026 Jackson Miller

New York, March 2025: The launch of the Fidelity Digital Dollar (FIDD), a fully regulated stablecoin on the Ethereum blockchain, represents more than just another crypto asset. According to analysis from Standard Chartered, this move by the financial services giant could catalyze a monumental shift, potentially diverting up to $500 billion from traditional bank deposits […]

Crypto prediction markets face scrutiny during US government shutdown, revealing contract ambiguities
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Crypto Prediction Markets Exposed: How the US Government Shutdown Reveals Troubling Flaws

January 31, 2026 Jackson Miller

Washington D.C., January 2026: As the United States government entered a partial shutdown this weekend, cryptocurrency prediction markets faced unprecedented scrutiny. Platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi, which allow traders to speculate on real-world events using blockchain technology, revealed significant limitations in their contract formulations and execution mechanisms. The shutdown exposed troubling ambiguities in how these […]

US Treasury sanctions crypto exchanges in landmark action against alleged Iran money laundering.
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Crypto Sanctions Shock: US Treasury Targets Exchanges Zedcex and Zedxion for Iran Ties

January 31, 2026 Jackson Miller

Washington, D.C., April 2025: In a landmark enforcement action, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has delivered a stark warning to the global cryptocurrency industry. The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned two United Kingdom-registered cryptocurrency exchanges, Zedcex and Zedxion, for their alleged role in laundering funds for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard […]