‍LayerZero Labs Unveils Zero: New L1 Blockchain Targets 2 Million TPS LayerZero Labs has introduced Zero, a Layer 1 blockchain designed for extreme scalability, aiming for 2 million transactions per second (TPS) per "Zone." This innovative protocol employs a heterogeneous architecture, leveraging Zero-Knowledge (ZK) proofs to separate roles between Block Producers and Block Validators, enabling verification on consumer-grade hardware. The roadmap includes a Fall 2026 launch with specialized environments for EVM, privacy-focused payments, and institutional trading. Industry experts suggest Zero's potential to significantly advance blockchain technology. The success will hinge on technical execution and network security. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/26/layerzero-unveils-zero-new-l1-blockchain-targets-2-million-tps

‍FCA Takes Action Against HTX for Marketing Violations The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has initiated legal proceedings against cryptocurrency exchange HTX for allegedly marketing digital asset services to UK consumers without authorization. This marks the first enforcement action under the new financial promotion regime, signaling stricter oversight in the UK's digital asset market. HTX, associated with Tron founder Justin Sun, faces scrutiny over marketing practices enacted in October 2023, designed to protect retail investors. The FCA highlighted issues with HTX's organizational structure and disregard for regulatory engagement. While new UK registrations are restricted, existing users may still access promotional materials deemed unlawful. The FCA stated, "HTX’s conduct stands in stark contrast to the majority of firms working to comply with the FCA’s regime. We will continue to act against firms who ignore our rules." This action precedes a comprehensive crypto regulatory framework set for 2027, expanding the FCA's authority. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/25/fca-initiates-legal-action-against-htx-over-marketing-breaches

‍Arkham Exchange Pivots to Fully Decentralized Model Arkham Exchange is transitioning from a centralized to a fully decentralized exchange (DEX). CEO Miguel Morel stated this aims to meet demand for on-chain trading solutions, moving away from what he described as "bloated" centralized incumbents. The platform will offer spot assets and perpetual contracts. This strategic shift aligns with a significant market trend, as DEX volumes have surged, particularly in perpetual contracts. Arkham aims to leverage its data analytics expertise to provide a unique offering in the growing DEX landscape. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/24/arkham-intelligence-to-pivot-exchange-toward-fully-decentralized-model

‍Fasanara Digital Deploys Capital to Solana's YieldVault Fasanara Digital, a specialized digital asset manager, has announced a significant capital deployment into YieldVault, Solstice's flagship delta-neutral strategy. This move signifies growing institutional confidence in Solana's DeFi infrastructure. YieldVault employs systematic hedging, funding rate arbitrage, and hedged staking to generate market-neutral returns. The protocol's focus on institutional-grade security and transparency, including off-exchange settlement via Copper and Ceffu, aligns with Fasanara Digital's quantitative investment approach. This strategic alignment underscores the maturation of Solana's financial layer and the increasing integration of traditional alternative asset management with DeFi. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/23/fasanara-digital-boosts-solana-exposure-via-solstice-yieldvault

‍Bitcoin Volatility Now Tracks Global Liquidity, Not Fed Rate Cuts Recent market data indicates that actual system liquidity, rather than Fed rate cuts, is the primary driver of Bitcoin's valuation. Bitcoin increasingly acts as a gauge for risk capital availability, reacting to balance sheet fluctuations even when interest rates are stable. Investors must differentiate between the cost of money (rates) and the quantity of money (liquidity). Bitcoin's price has aligned more closely with the flow of liquid reserves than with central bank rate adjustments. Factors like Quantitative Tightening (QT) and Treasury cash management have a greater impact than anticipated rate cuts. Bitcoin is seen as a "canary asset," registering liquidity shifts before traditional markets. Its sensitivity is due to the crypto ecosystem's reliance on leverage. Monitoring the Fed's balance sheet, Treasury General Account (TGA) levels, and cross-asset synchronization offers a clearer roadmap for Bitcoin's trajectory than policy rate headlines. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/22/why-bitcoin-volatility-now-tracks-global-liquidity-over-fed-rate-cuts

‍Danske Bank Lifts Crypto Ban, Offers Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs Danske Bank, Denmark's largest financial institution, has ended its eight-year ban on crypto-related services. The bank will now offer Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded products (ETPs) to clients via its digital platforms. This shift is driven by increased customer demand and the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, which provides a structured framework for investor protection. Danske Bank maintains a cautious stance, categorizing these ETPs as "opportunistic investments" and not recommending cryptocurrencies as an asset class. Clients must pass an appropriateness test before accessing these volatile products. This move aligns with a broader trend of European institutions offering regulated digital asset exposure. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/21/danske-bank-ends-crypto-ban-launching-bitcoin-and-ethereum-etps

‍OpenAI Explores Token Launch to Fund AI Infrastructure Reports suggest OpenAI is considering a cryptocurrency token as a strategic financing mechanism for its extensive infrastructure needs. With trillion-dollar compute deals and significant revenue, OpenAI faces a substantial gap in funding GPU-intensive AI development. Industry experts propose a tokenized compute credit or funding note, enabling real-time pricing of compute demand and providing global liquidity. Such a move could transform chips into liquid capital and challenge the existing compute oligopoly, creating a dynamic system where financing aligns with demand. This strategic use of blockchain technology could revolutionize AI infrastructure financing. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/20/openai-token-launch-a-new-paradigm-for-ai-compute-financing

‍Google Cloud: North Korean Hackers Use AI and Deepfakes to Target Crypto Startups Google Cloud's cybersecurity arm, Mandiant, has uncovered a sophisticated campaign by North Korean hackers (UNC1069) targeting Web3 and fintech firms. The group employs AI-driven social engineering, including deepfake videos in fraudulent Zoom meetings, and compromised Telegram accounts to deploy at least seven unique malware families. These tools, such as CHROMEPUSH and DEEPBREATH, aim to exfiltrate sensitive data and digital assets. This escalation in tactics poses a significant threat to the cryptocurrency ecosystem, following past incidents involving significant financial losses and exploits by groups like Lazarus. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/19/google-cloud-warns-of-north-korea-linked-malware-targeting-crypto

‍Bybit PWM Achieves 9.97% APR Amidst Market Downturn Bybit's Private Wealth Management (PWM) division reported a 9.97% APR for its top-performing fund in January 2026. This marks 49 consecutive months of positive returns for its flagship USDT strategy, demonstrating resilience despite a 13% crypto market retraction. The PWM service, designed for high-net-worth individuals, focuses on capital preservation through integrated risk management and dynamic asset allocation, bridging TradFi and DeFi. This success highlights the growing demand for sophisticated Web3 financial products. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/18/bybit-private-wealth-management-achieves-9-97-apr-despite-market-volatility

‍European Parliament Endorses Digital Euro for Monetary Sovereignty The European Parliament has overwhelmingly backed the European Central Bank's (ECB) digital euro project, approving it by 443 votes to 71. Lawmakers view the digital euro as essential for strengthening the EU's monetary sovereignty, reducing reliance on non-EU payment providers, and establishing a European-controlled retail payment system. The initiative aims to act as a geopolitical hedge and ensure the ECB's independence from political interference, which is crucial for price stability. Both the digital euro and physical cash will continue to coexist as legal tender. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/17/european-parliament-backs-digital-euro-to-bolster-monetary-sovereignty

‍Ethereum Whales Intensify Accumulation Amid Price Drop Below $2,000 On-chain data reveals significant accumulation of Ethereum (ETH) by long-term holders, despite the price falling below the $2,000 threshold. Approximately 58% of Ethereum addresses are currently experiencing unrealized losses following a 38% decline in Ether's value over the past month. Accumulation addresses have acquired 1.3 million ETH since early February 2026, pushing total holdings by long-term investors to a record 27 million ETH. Analysts note that such accumulation surges often precede market rallies, citing a similar event in June 2025 that preceded an 85% price increase. Key support levels to watch are $1,880 and $1,800. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/16/ethereum-whale-accumulation-intensifies-as-eth-price-drops-below-2-000

‍HTX Launches Innovative Bonus Program with Up to 20% Rewards Rate HTX has introduced a new "New Funds Bonus Trial Program," shifting focus from trading volume to net capital inflows. This initiative aims to foster a stable Web3 ecosystem by rewarding asset retention. The program, running until June 30, 2026, offers a tiered commission system up to 20%. This includes a base reward of 8%, a Q1 launch bonus of 8%, and a 4% milestone incentive for net inflows of 20 million USDT or more. Rewards are based on "Effective New Funds," excluding internal transfers. The program supports 21 mainstream tokens, including USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, and TRX. HTX views this as a move towards an "asset-based commission" model, aligning with long-term holders and aiming to establish a new industry benchmark. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/15/htx-launches-industry-first-bonus-program-with-20-rewards-rate

‍Altcoins Face Steep Decline Amid Market Liquidity Drain Zcash, BNB, and Sui are among the leading altcoins experiencing significant losses as the cryptocurrency market undergoes a broad correction. Analysts attribute the downturn to capital flight towards traditional safe havens, substantial liquidations, and a notable lack of retail participation. Industry experts highlight that persistently low liquidity and minimal retail interest have exacerbated price movements, triggering cascading liquidations across major ecosystems. External macroeconomic factors, including hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve and sustained outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs, are also contributing to the current instability. Market participants are closely monitoring upcoming economic indicators for potential signs of recovery or further decline. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/14/zcash-bnb-and-sui-lead-altcoin-decline-as-market-liquidity-drains

‍PrimeXBT Named Best Exchange for Day Trading 2025 at CoinGape Awards Global multi-asset broker PrimeXBT has been recognized as the “Best Exchange for Day Trading 2025” at the CoinGape Impact Awards. This award highlights the platform's high-performance infrastructure and competitive conditions for active traders. Key features include a competitive fee structure, multi-asset access (Forex, Commodities, Indices, Crypto Futures), capital efficiency, and advanced tooling via PXTrader and MetaTrader 5. The platform enables traders to navigate volatility across traditional and digital markets efficiently. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/13/primexbt-named-best-exchange-for-day-trading-2025-at-coingape-awards

‍CertiK: Prediction Markets Volume Quadruples Amid Security & Regulatory Concerns CertiK's 2026 Skynet Prediction Markets Report reveals a fourfold increase in trading volume, driven by mainstream adoption. However, the report highlights significant security vulnerabilities, including oracle manipulation and wash trading, and a fragmented regulatory landscape. Despite Kalshi's U.S. legal victory, some EU states categorize these platforms as gambling. CertiK anticipates further jurisdiction-level clarity and institutional adoption in 2026, underscoring the critical need for robust security audits as these markets evolve. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/12/certik-report-prediction-markets-volume-grows-4x-amid-risk-concerns

‍Uniswap Wins Patent Lawsuit Against Bancor A federal judge in New York has dismissed a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Bancor-affiliated entities against Uniswap. The plaintiffs claimed Uniswap's automated market maker (AMM) technology infringed on their patents. However, the court ruled that the patents covered abstract ideas—specifically, mathematical formulas for cryptocurrency exchange rates—and were thus ineligible for patent protection under U.S. law. The judge emphasized that applying abstract concepts to existing blockchain and smart contract technology in predictable ways does not grant patentability. Additionally, the plaintiffs failed to adequately plead direct infringement. While the dismissal was without prejudice, allowing for a potential amended complaint within 21 days, this ruling sets a significant precedent, potentially deterring patent trolling within the DeFi ecosystem. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/11/uniswap-defeats-bancor-patent-lawsuit-in-major-defi-legal-victory

‍Bitcoin ETFs See $167M Inflow as Goldman Sachs Diversifies Holdings U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net inflow of $166.6 million on Tuesday, extending their streak to three consecutive sessions and bringing the weekly total to $311.6 million. This recovery follows a challenging period with over $3 billion in outflows in the prior three weeks. Goldman Sachs has adjusted its digital asset strategy, reducing its stake in BlackRock's Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) by 39% while initiating positions in XRP and Solana ETFs, signaling a diversification of institutional interest beyond major cryptocurrencies. Analysts maintain a bullish long-term outlook, with some firms reiterating a $150,000 price target for Bitcoin by 2026. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/10/bitcoin-etfs-rebound-with-167m-inflow-as-goldman-sachs-diversifies

‍STON.fi Integrates Bitcoin and Ethereum into TON DeFi Ecosystem The leading decentralized exchange on The Open Network (TON), STON.fi, has integrated Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) into its ecosystem. These assets are now available in a non-custodial format, enabling users to swap and provide liquidity without relinquishing control of their private keys. The integration utilizes wrapped assets: cbBTC (Bitcoin-backed by Coinbase) and WETH (Wrapped Ethereum) in a native TON format. These tokens maintain a 1:1 backing with original assets and are managed via secure smart contracts. This allows for seamless use across TON dApps without direct interaction with the original mainnets. To enhance liquidity, STON.fi has deployed WETH/USDt and cbBTC/USDt pools, supported by its Omniston liquidity aggregation protocol. "Bringing BTC and ETH into TON DeFi is about expanding real utility," stated Slavik Baranov, CEO of STON.fi Dev. This move is expected to deepen liquidity and attract new traders to the TON ecosystem, which already boasts over $6.8 billion in trading volume. The integration aligns with mass adoption goals by providing access within Telegram. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/9/ston-fi-integrates-bitcoin-and-ethereum-into-ton-defi-ecosystem

‍Hong Kong SFC Authorizes Margin Financing for Virtual Asset Brokers The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has expanded the scope for licensed virtual asset brokerages, permitting the provision of margin financing. This update allows trading platforms to offer leveraged products to professional investors as part of the ASPIRe roadmap. The new guidelines emphasize robust investor protection, stringent collateral management, and limiting leveraged offerings to institutional and professional market participants. This move aims to boost liquidity in Hong Kong's Web3 ecosystem under a controlled risk framework. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/8/hong-kong-sfc-authorizes-margin-financing-for-virtual-asset-brokers

‍Franklin Templeton and Binance Launch Tokenized MMF Collateral Program Global investment giant Franklin Templeton, in partnership with Binance, has launched an institutional off-exchange collateral program. This initiative allows clients to use tokenized money market fund (MMF) shares as collateral for trading activities, with underlying assets held in regulated custody. The program integrates Franklin Templeton’s Benji Technology Platform with global trading infrastructure. Client assets are held off-exchange by Ceffu Custody in Dubai, mitigating counterparty risk. Tokenized MMF shares allow institutions to continue earning yield while benefiting from regulatory protection and operational security. This model reflects a growing trend of tokenizing real-world assets (RWA) for collateral. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/7/franklin-templeton-and-binance-launch-tokenized-mmf-collateral