Bitdeer’s Zero Bitcoin Treasury: Strategy or Capitulation?
Bitdeer sold over 1,100 BTC in Q1 2026, reducing its balance sheet to zero Bitcoin. The move coincides with a $325M convertible note plan and a broader AI infrastructure pivot.
Tether Offshore Yuan Stablecoin Winds Down as Dollar Dominance Persists in Crypto Markets
Tether is winding down its offshore yuan stablecoin CNHT, stopping issuance immediately and allowing redemptions for one year. The decision underscores the structural dominance of dollar-pegged stablecoins and the challenges facing non-USD digital assets.
Robinhood Chain Enters the Layer-2 Race With 4M Testnet Transactions
Robinhood Chain recorded approximately 4 million transactions during its first week of public testing. Built as an Arbitrum-based Layer 2, the network signals the fintech brokerage’s move into blockchain infrastructure and tokenized finance.
Dutch Regulator Moves Against Polymarket, Rejecting “Prediction Market” Defense
The Polymarket ban in the Netherlands follows a January 2026 order by the Kansspelautoriteit, which classified the platform’s services as illegal gambling and imposed €420K weekly fines capped at €840K. Dutch access is now restricted via geo-blocking, adding to growing prediction market regulation Europe-wide.
White House Crypto Talks Continue as End-of-Month Deadline Nears
White House crypto talks remain active as negotiators work toward a March 1 target date, but disagreements over stablecoin yield rules and issuer parity persist.
