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In brief Ledger is reportedly preparing a potential $4 billion U.S. IPO with Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, and Barclays, as crypto custody demand rises among institutional investors. The move follows BitGo’s NYSE debut as 2026’s first crypto IPO, although a mixed post-listing performance

Key Notes Reece Merrick announced the extension of Ripple and Garanti BBVA’s existing custody alliance. This marks further expansion of Ripple’s acquisition of Metaco in 2023. Ripple recently secured an EMI license from Luxembourg. Ripple Managing Director Reece Merrick took to X to announce a

In brief Kansas lawmakers have filed a bill creating a Bitcoin and digital assets reserve fund run by the state treasurer. Digital assets would be presumed abandoned after three years, with rewards routed to the reserve if unclaimed. The bill opens questions on custody, governance, and

In brief William Panzera has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in a drug trafficking operation that imported over a metric ton of fentanyl-related substances from China. The organization used wire transfers and Bitcoin to send hundreds of thousands of dollars to Chinese

以太坊联合创始人Vitalik Buterin推荐去中心化社交客户端Firefly，该应用旨在解决社交网络效应问题。Firefly是多平台的聚合器，融合传统社交与去中心化协议，用户可无缝连接多种社交平台和链上活动。其通过统一数据层和聚合架构，实现跨平台互动，强调去中心化和隐私管理，旨在逐步引导用户向去中心化社交转型。

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Qubic says it is now building a Dogecoin mining integration, a step that moves the project’s post-Monero “attention” narrative into an implementation phase and reopens a familiar set of security

PhilSocial, a blockchain-based social platform focused on rewarding users for their time and engagement, has announced a major initiative aimed at expanding financial opportunity and community-driven support in Ethiopia. The project positions the country as a real-world example of how

“NFT已死”——这个在过去两年反复出现的论调，最近因NFT Paris活动的取消而再次甚嚣尘上。然而，当我们把目光从媒体的头条移向GitHub的提交记录、从二级市场的交易量转向链上协议的实际调用时，会发现一幅截然不同的图景：月销售额仍稳定在3亿美元，开发者活动创下历史新高，像Animoca Brands这样的Web3巨头正将资源投向现实资产代币化。这揭示了一个反直觉的真相：NFT市场并未消亡，它正在经历一场从青春期到成年的静默转型——从追求快速暴利的投机游戏，转向构建持久价值的实用主义工程。市场的表面沉寂之下，是基础设施建设和用例探索的深度展开。\n\n来源：Coindesk\n\n数据不会

The Sandbox (SAND), a blockchain-based metaverse platform that allows users to create, own, and monetize digital assets, has posted a strong performance in January. While much of the broader crypto market has been correcting and fear sentiment has resurfaced, SAND has surged by roughly 60% since the

Decentraland (MANA) continues to build on its recent gains, trading near $0.173 at the time of writing on Friday after rising more than 13% over the course of the week. Unlike many short-lived rallies, this move is supported by both derivatives and on-chain metrics, suggesting that the upside is

Gold's rally continues into 2026, driven by heightened global uncertainty. With significant gains year-to-date and bullish forecasts from analysts, central banks are increasing gold reserves, reinforcing its role as a defensive asset amidst volatility.

Qtum is announced as a Platinum Sponsor for the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026, set for April 20-23. The festival is Asia’s leading crypto event, fostering discussions among top minds in the Web3 space and attracting significant global participation.

Binance has applied for a MiCA license in Greece as EU crypto regulations tighten. This move aims to enhance compliance and user protections in the digital finance sector, amidst warnings from French regulators about upcoming compliance deadlines.

Pakistan's telecom regulator, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), has escalated enforcement of SIM number registration requirements in 2026, automatically suspending mobile lines connected to CNICs that have not undergone required biometric re-verification.