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Crypto firms still lead election spending in US with nearly $190M: report
Crypto's political machine is still outspending other corporate sectors in the 2026 midterms, with firms pouring $189 million into federal races so far.
Blockworks buys Messari near 97% below its 2022 valuation
Messari, once valued around $300 million, is being sold to Blockworks for more than $10 million after leadership drama and layoffs.
AI and crypto are still mostly early-stage hype, study says
The AI and crypto narrative is moving faster than the evidence, according to researchers who say the sector still needs harder data, not just demos.
Tether leads up to $1.4B NEURA Robotics round in one of 2026's biggest robotics deals
Tether is moving deeper into robotics by leading a round of up to $1.4 billion for NEURA Robotics, with plans to embed crypto into the company's machines.
Trump crypto ventures brought family $2.3B, Reuters finds
Trump crypto ventures added at least $2.3 billion to the president's family fortune, Reuters has found.
Coinbase CEO's anti-aging startup lands one of biotech's biggest 2026 rounds
NewLimit, the anti-aging startup co-founded by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, raised $435 million in one of biotech's largest 2026 funding rounds.
Kaiko acquires blockchain data analytics provider Amberdata
French blockchain firm Kaiko has acquired Amberdata, a crypto data provider, as institutional demand for data expands beyond crypto trading.
Balaji-backed 0xPPL shuts down after failing to build crypto super app
On-chain crypto super app 0xPPL shuts down after four years of trying to build a social and trading app.
Russian banks may get crypto exposure, but only as a risky bet
Russian banks may soon face a hard 1% capital cap on their crypto exposure, as the Bank of Russia wants lenders to treat tokens as assets that can be blocked.
Blockchain.com IPO starts with confidential SEC filing
Blockchain.com IPO plans are moving forward through a confidential SEC filing, but the company still hasn't disclosed its valuation, share count or price range.
Standard Chartered takes over Zodia crypto custody business
The British lender is moving Zodia's crypto custody business in-house, while leaving its software infrastructure unit to operate separately.
Crypto gaming got almost nothing from 2026 VC funding: data
Crypto gaming and DePIN funding has nearly disappeared in 2026 as investors put most disclosed capital into payments, consumer apps and large acquisitions.
Coinbase co-founder explores Venezuela deals from oil to fintech
Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam has been meeting officials and business leaders in Venezuela as the sanctions-hit country tries to reopen its economy.
Gemini shares jump after Winklevoss twins buy their own dip
Gemini shares jumped after Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss put $100 million into their own crypto exchange, giving it a lift after a rough post-IPO slide.