YZi Labs invests ‘multi-8-figure’ in Genius Trading, with CZ joining as advisor - The Block

Polygon Labs spends $250 million to acquire Coinme and Sequence, ‘foundational’ elements of its Open Money Stack - The Block

Crypto data platform CoinGecko weighs sale for around $500 million, sources say - CoinDesk

Bank of Thailand monitors USDT ‘grey money’ trades: report - The Block

Ether collapse to zero could test Ethereum’s role as finance hub, Bank of Italy economist warns - CoinDesk

Crypto Bill Draft Grants XRP, Solana and Dogecoin Same Legal Status as Bitcoin - Decrypt

Franklin Templeton updates pair of money market funds to be blockchain-ready - The Block

Kraken-Linked SPAC Eyes $250 Million US Public Offering - Decrypt

Ethena Labs looks to boost USDe Safe holdings with gas-free Ethereum transactions and 10x rewards bump - The Block

ETHGas launches GWEI token to govern Ethereum blockspace and make onchain execution predictable - The Block

Stablecoin yield debate looks like 'parallel banking system,' JPMorgan CFO says - CoinDesk

Senate Banking Committee’s crypto market structure bill text sets up showdown over stablecoin rewards - The Block

‘Surreal moment’: Polymarket CEO touts prediction platform’s ‘most mainstream integration’ at Golden Globes - The Block

Feds Seek Forfeiture of $200K in USDT Tied to Tinder ‘Pig Butchering’ Scam - Decrypt

How SharpLink Plans to Grow in 2026 After Amassing Nearly $3 Billion in Ethereum - Decrypt

‘Inflation is aging’: Bryan Johnson’s war against systemic decay - CoinDesk

Strive, Semler Stocks Fall After Shareholders Approve Bitcoin Treasury Acquisition - Decrypt

How a battle with bankers tarnished crypto's market structure bill near the finish line - CoinDesk

Alleged $11 Million XRP Thief Countersues Widow of Country Music Legend George Jones - Decrypt

Senate's Warren: WLFI-tied bank application should be halted until Trump divests - CoinDesk

Crypto Companies Stray From Cyberpunk Roots to Embrace Stability - Bloomberg ($)