Datavault AI is moving real-world asset tokenization and data monetization toward commercial launch, with a $200 million full-year revenue target. Web3 participants should watch how AI-driven tokenization infrastructure integrates with exchange platforms.
Galaxy Digital appointed Steven Bandrowczak, a veteran with over 30 years in tech operations and AI advisory, to its Board of Directors. The move reinforces Galaxy's hybrid strategy of digital assets and data center infrastructure, potentially enhancing institutional credibility and M&A capabilities in the evolving crypto landscape.
Source: prnewswire.com · thestarphoenix.com
New BBC documentary 'The Tech Billionaire Takeover' reveals that crypto has overtaken fossil fuels as the largest political donor in US elections, while figures like Justin Sun and Tim Draper push for post-democratic governance. The film raises urgent questions about regulatory backlash and the industry's public image.
Source: theguardian.com · aol.co.uk
Elon Musk's new trillionaire status, fueled by SpaceX's $2.1 trillion IPO, may echo the speculative frenzy that preceded past crypto bubbles. With AI hype driving the offering, analysts fear a broader market peak could spell trouble for digital assets.
US equity markets have plummeted to their lowest levels in half a year as the conflict involving Iran intensifies, sparking a global flight to safety. For the crypto sector, this macro volatility is testing the 'de-correlation' thesis as digital assets face intense pressure alongside traditional tech stocks.
The SEC has officially approved Nasdaq's plan to migrate core stock market settlement and clearing functions to a blockchain-based system. This historic regulatory shift marks the beginning of the 'T+0' era, potentially eliminating billions in collateral requirements and systemic risk for the US financial system.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a landmark proposal by Nasdaq to allow the trading and settlement of stocks in tokenized form. Initially limited to Russell 1000 stocks and major benchmark ETFs, the move integrates blockchain-based settlement into the core of the U.S. equity market infrastructure.
Bitcoin has surged to a weekly high, defying a broader sell-off in traditional equity markets triggered by escalating Middle East tensions. While rising oil prices have pressured stocks, crypto-specific demand and a renewed safe-haven narrative are driving BTC higher.
Nasdaq has issued deficiency notices to Aptorum and DeFi Technologies for failing to maintain the minimum $1.00 bid price required for continued listing. Both companies now face a 180-day grace period to regain compliance or risk potential delisting from the exchange.
Wall Street faced a significant downturn as a combination of escalating geopolitical tensions, persistent inflation concerns, and a cooling of AI-driven optimism triggered a broad sell-off. The resulting flight to safety boosted oil prices while putting downward pressure on high-growth sectors and risk-on assets like cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin surged past the $69,500 mark following a strong recovery in US equity markets and positive corporate earnings data. Increased clarity regarding US regulatory policy has further bolstered investor confidence, positioning bulls for a potential run at the $70,000 psychological resistance level.
Arthur Hayes identifies Bitcoin's decoupling from the Nasdaq as a precursor to a massive credit crisis triggered by AI-driven job losses. He argues that central banks will be forced into aggressive money printing to stabilize the economy, ultimately propelling Bitcoin to new all-time highs.
Source: Cointelegraph · Decrypt
As the S&P 500 struggles for momentum in mid-February 2026, the digital asset market is increasingly mirroring traditional equity volatility. Institutional focus remains on ETF performance and the long-term impact of the 2025 crypto market maturation.
Source: Nasdaq · Nasdaq