XRP Ledger Activates Permissioned DEX With XLS-81 As Institutional Trading Model Emerges

The XRP Ledger has introduced a new on-chain trading framework that signals a notable shift in how public blockchain infrastructure is adapting to institutional requirements. With the activation of XLS-81, the network now supports a permissioned decentralized exchange (DEX) that restricts participation to approved entities rather than operating as an open marketplace. The feature, often … Read more

Grayscale Launches First U.S. Sui Staking ETF As Institutional Access Expands

A new milestone in the evolution of crypto investment products is set to unfold as the first U.S. exchange-traded product focused on the Sui blockchain prepares to begin trading. The Grayscale Sui Staking ETF, trading under the ticker GSUI, introduces a structure designed to give investors direct exposure to SUI while also passing through staking … Read more

Hyperliquid Policy Center Launches to Advance Decentralized Finance Infrastructure in Washington

The Hyperliquid Policy Center officially debuts as an independent advocacy organization to promote regulated blockchain-based financial systems within the United States. The Hyperliquid Policy Center (HPC), a new research and advocacy group, officially launches in Washington, D.C., on February 18, 2026. Led by Chief Executive Officer Jake Chervinsky, the organization focuses on educating American lawmakers … Read more

World Liberty Financial Debuts Onchain Real Estate Initiative in Maldives With Securitize

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) announced at the World Liberty Forum that it plans to tokenize loan revenue interests in Trump International Hotel & Resort, Maldives, marking the first transaction in its broader strategy to issue WLFI-branded tokenized real-world asset ( RWA) offerings. Trump Maldives Resort Anchors WLFI’s Tokenization Push The firm explained at the event … Read more

Report Finds USDC Transfer Growth on Base Fueled by LP Rebalancing

A new analysis from Coin Metrics, authored by Senior Research Associate Tanay Ved, finds that January’s record $8 trillion in adjusted stablecoin transfer volume was largely driven by USDC activity on Base, with much of the spike tied to decentralized finance ( DeFi) mechanics rather than payments. Tanay Ved of Coin Metrics Breaks Down USDC’s … Read more

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