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In this second February edition of crypto regulatory affairs, we will cover:

Layer-2 (L2) refers to secondary protocols built on top of a blockchain’s base layer (layer-1 or L1) that help the network scale more efficiently. Instead of executing every transaction directly on the main chain, L2 solutions handle execution off-chain or in aggregated batches and then periodically anchor results back to the base layer. This design significantly increases throughput, reduces costs, and improves overall performance without weakening the underlying network’s security. Common L2 approaches include state channels, sidechains, optimistic rollups, and zero-knowledge (ZK) rollups, each using different techniques to bundle or validate transactions more efficiently. While L1 blockchains prioritise decentralisation and…

Gold back over $5,000 is a market tell: fear is back. Tether just paid $150 million for the last mile. By taking ~12% of Gold.com and integrating XAU₮, Tether is buying distribution, so a USDT holder can reach for gold without leaving the crypto payment loopGold is trading above $5,000 an ounce again, and the mood that comes with that price level is back with it. When people start getting gold fever, they are paying for a certain feeling: safety, portability, and a hedge against the kind of macro mess that makes every other asset feel risky, according to Reuters.Crypto,…

US-based ETF issuer Roundhill Investments has filed with the US securities regulator to launch six exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to event contracts on the outcome of the 2028 US presidential election.ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said in an X post on Saturday that, if approved, the ETF products would be “potentially groundbreaking.” “Opens up huge door to all kinds of stuff,” Balchunas said, adding that prediction market applications are easy to sign up to, but ETFs are “just that much easier.”Roundhill Investments filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday to launch six ETF products that allow investors to…

Every year, around this time, I notice a shift in conversations with barristers.

As the week unfolds, the cryptocurrency market has seen a slight recovery, with Dogecoin, Solana, and Cardano experiencing minor surges. The market capitalization has increased by 3.66% in the last 24 hours to reach 2.36 trillion. Bitcoin price gained momentum throughout the weekend, reaching a high of above $70,000, whereas ETH remains above the $2,000 level following a positive trend. This upward momentum is a good beginning to the week, and altcoins such as Ethereum, among others, are indicating positive growth in the coming days. The U.S. CPI Inflation were lower than anticipated, and this fueled hope in the crypto…

Tokenized equities have come into the spotlight this year, but can billions of dollars of real stock safely plug into the yield engine of decentralized finance (DeFi)? Sentora, a merged entity combining IntoTheBlock’s crypto data analytics with Trident Digital’s institutional yield strategies, argues that tokenized equities plus stablecoin money markets could be the next major disruption across both cryptocurrencies and traditional finance — if a list of frictions can be solved.Here’s a look at the four main obstacles the firm believes stand in the way. Four key hurdles for tokenized equities 1. Finding a real use case for tokenizationSpeakers hosting…

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Thailand’s government on Tuesday approved the Finance Ministry’s proposal allowing digital assets to be used as underlying assets in the country’s derivatives and capital markets.The move aims to modernize Thailand’s derivatives markets in line with international standards, strengthen regulatory oversight and investor protection, and position itself as a regional hub for institutional crypto trading, the Bangkok Post reported.The country’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will amend the Derivatives Act to enable these new asset classes, which include Bitcoin (BTC) and carbon credits. “The decision to formally recognize digital assets, including cryptocurrencies and digital tokens […] reflects a growing understanding that digital…

February 11, 2026 05:35 PM EST Robinhood’s CEO Says a Prediction Markets ‘Supercycle’ Is Just Starting FROM 6 hr 18 min ago Investors dumped shares of Robinhood Wednesday after the company reported disappointing quarterly results. Its CEO says they should be excited about its newest slate of offerings, particularly in prediction markets. “We’re just at the beginning of a prediction market supercycle that could drive trillions in annual volume over time,” Vlad Tenev told investors during the company’s earnings call late Tuesday, according to a transcript provided by AlphaSense. Robinhood said in its earnings report that its prediction markets volume more…