Explore the latest in crypto innovation as Kairos secures funding for prediction market tools, TRM Labs scales AI for blockchain security, and Blockchain.com expands tokenized U.S. stocks to Europe. Plus, Bitwise's strategic acquisition and Trump's distancing from a UAE crypto investment.

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https://fortune.com/2026/02/03/kairos-which-is-building-a-cross-platform-tool-for-prediction-markets-traders-raises-2-5-million-from-a16z-crypto/

https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/trm-labs-announces-70m-series-c-to-scale-ai-solutions-to-disrupt-criminal-networks-and-counter-national-security-threats

https://www.blockhead.co/2026/02/04/blockchain-com-ondo-finance-bring-tokenized-u-s-stocks-to-europe/

https://eand.co/bitwise-to-acquire-chorus-one-in-push-for-institutional-crypto-yield

https://eand.co/trump-distances-himself-from-500m-uae-investment-in-his-family-crypto-venture

Explore the latest developments in institutional DeFi access, the rise of tokenized assets, and the shifting dynamics in global crypto trading. Discover how partnerships and regulatory changes are influencing capital flows and market structures.

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https://beincrypto.com/scrypt-gauntlet-institutional-defi-access/

https://eand.co/wisdomtree-names-crypto-core-business-as-tokenized-aum-hits-770b

https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/04/coindesk-research-u-s-leads-institutional-crypto-asia-dominates-trading-ahead-of-consensus-miami

https://cryptobriefing.com/evgeny-gaevoy-wintermutes-unique-liquidity-model-drives-market-making-retail-investors-struggle-with-late-entries-and-the-rise-of-derivatives-enhances-institutional-safety-unchained/

https://www.outlookindia.com/xhub/blockchain-insights/the-genius-act-impact-why-capital-is-fleeing-unregulated-tether-usdt-for-permitted-stablecoins

As crypto funds experience a second consecutive week of $1.7 billion outflows, investors are turning their attention to tokenized metals. Explore the emerging demand for these assets, the latest crypto investments to watch for 2026, and the launch of a new Canadian crypto analysis app designed for wealth advisors and portfolio managers.

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https://www.tradingview.com/news/cointelegraph:d45b18e61094b:0-crypto-funds-post-second-week-of-outflows-at-1-7b-coinshares/

https://beincrypto.com/crypto-fund-flows-negative-1-7b-outflows/

https://www.mexc.com/learn/article/what-is-the-next-bitcoin-top-crypto-investments-to-watch/1

https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/industry-news/tech-roundup-new-canadian-crypto-analysis-app-launched/

https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/01/how-instant-gratification-is-sucking-the-air-out-of-the-bitcoin-market

Explore the latest developments in the crypto world as a federal court imposes a $14 million penalty on the company behind Qoin, venture capitalists inject $1.4 billion into crypto, and SoFi reports record revenue after reentering the crypto market. We also discuss the unchanged crypto taxation in Budget 2026 and its impact on the industry.

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https://www.thelawyermag.com/au/practice-areas/banking-and-finance/federal-court-slaps-14m-penalty-on-company-behind-crypto-product-qoin/563826

https://www.dlnews.com/articles/markets/vcs-indulge-in-over-1bn-crypto-bonanza-in-january/

https://www.thailand-business-news.com/pr-news/lambda256s-nodit-achieves-soc-2-type-ii-certification-validating-enterprise-grade-blockchain-infrastructure-operations

https://www.tradingview.com/news/cointelegraph:7eab43b3a094b:0-sofi-posts-record-q4-revenue-after-reentering-crypto-market/

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/crypto-news/budget-2026-crypto-taxation-unchanged-industry-disappointed-over-missed-reforms/articleshow/127837247.cms

Explore the latest developments in the crypto and Web3 landscape as Hong Kong appoints Hex Trust's CEO to a government task force, Japan opens public consultation on digital payment oversight, and the UK addresses banking access for crypto firms. Plus, discover Europe's rebranding of crypto rails and OKX's new EU stablecoin payment card.

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https://financialit.net/news/infrastructure/hex-trust-ceo-alessio-quaglini-appointed-hong-kong-sar-governments-task-force

https://cryptobriefing.com/japan-crypto-framework-feedback/

https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/28/the-uk-government-says-banks-need-to-stop-blocking-crypto-firms-if-the-country-wants-to-become-a-digital-hub

https://www.lcx.com/the-quiet-revolution-inside-the-company-that-built-europes-crypto-rails-while-no-one-was-watching-now-rebranding-as-liberty-crypto-exchange/

https://www.tradingview.com/news/cointelegraph:1843ffe6a094b:0-okx-launches-eu-stablecoin-payment-card-via-regulated-issuer-monavate/

Explore the latest developments in the crypto and blockchain space, including Mesh's $75M Series C funding, Sony's investment in Startale, Ripple's new corporate finance platform, and Nomura-backed Laser Digital's pursuit of a U.S. banking charter. Plus, get insights into the SEC's new rules for tokenized securities.

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https://www.tradingview.com/news/cointelegraph:09aebeeba094b:0-mesh-joins-crypto-unicorn-ranks-with-75m-dragonfly-led-series-c/

https://www.blockhead.co/2026/01/29/sony-invests-additional-13m-in-startale-as-soneium-blockchain-surpasses-500m-transactions/

https://cryptorank.io/news/feed/52cdb-ripple-treasury-corporate-finance-launch

https://www.tradingview.com/news/cointelegraph:7269bc7e1094b:0-nomura-backed-laser-digital-seeks-us-bank-charter-amid-crypto-banking-push-report/

https://www.tradingview.com/news/coinpedia:a3f26a815094b:0-sec-clarifies-rules-for-tokenized-securities-on-blockchains/

Explore the latest developments in AI, Web3, and blockchain as the WAIB Summit 2026 returns to Monaco, Ripple partners with Riyad Bank, and EDX Markets launches FlowConnect. Discover how these innovations are shaping the future of institutional investment and what it means for global markets.

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https://crypto.news/waib-summit-2026-returns-in-monaco-to-unite-leaders-in-ai-web3-and-digital-assets/

https://castlecrypto.gg/news/ripple-and-riyad-banks-jeel-team-up-on-blockchain-in-saudi-arabia/

https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/27/privacy-focused-miden-korea-digital-asset-agree-to-build-crypto-infrastructure-for-institutional-adoption

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/edx-markets-launches-flowconnect-to-power-institutional-digital-asset-trading-and-infrastructure-302671257.html

https://www.openpr.com/news/4366288/web3-and-blockchain-technology-market-to-reach-us-109-21

Explore the latest shifts in the crypto landscape as Bitcoin OGs make significant Ethereum bets, UBS considers crypto trading for elite clients, and Japan plans to introduce crypto ETFs by 2028. Plus, delve into the latest fund updates and ARK Invest's new ETF filings in the U.S.

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https://cryptorank.io/news/feed/7db8f-bitcoin-og-ethereum-purchase-analysis

https://www.investmentnews.com/wirehouses/ubs-eyeing-crypto-trading-for-wealthy-clients-in-switzerland/264982

https://beincrypto.com/japan-to-allow-crypto-etfs-by-2028/

https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/26/cathie-wood-s-ark-invest-files-for-two-crypto-index-etfs-tied-to-coindesk-20

Explore how major banks are viewing crypto as a significant threat, the innovative paths being charted by Sui Group with stablecoins and DeFi, and the IPO aspirations of Web3 security firm CertiK and hardware wallet maker Ledger. Plus, a major shift in crypto enforcement as the SEC drops its lawsuit against Gemini.

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https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/24/coinbase-ceo-says-big-banks-now-view-crypto-as-an-existential-threat-to-their-business

https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/25/sui-group-charts-new-course-for-crypto-treasuries-with-stablecoins-and-defi

https://www.livebitcoinnews.com/web3-security-firm-certik-signals-ipo-interest-amid-global-expansion/

https://www.nftgators.com/crypto-security-company-ledger-targets-4-billion-ipo-in-us-listing/

https://www.techbuzz.ai/articles/sec-drops-gemini-lawsuit-in-major-crypto-enforcement-shift

Explore the UK's leadership in combating crypto fraud, South Korea's potential market restructuring, and the SEC and CFTC's efforts for regulatory harmonization. Plus, discover Citi's tokenization strategy and a comprehensive guide to MENA's 2026 crypto regulations.

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https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/united-kingdom-leading-fight-against-crypto-enabled-fraud/

https://www.ledgerinsights.com/citi-explores-tokenization-to-address-eu-capital-markets-fragmentation/

https://www.tradingview.com/news/cointelegraph:33da452bf094b:0-south-korea-weighs-ending-one-bank-rule-for-crypto-exchanges-report/

https://coinpedia.org/news/sec-and-cftc-to-hold-public-event-on-crypto-regulatory-harmonization/

https://www.filmogaz.com/109251