MAJOR UPCOMING EVENTS IN Q1 2026!
A full list of Major Upcoming Events, to be updated
👉 https://cryptodiffer.com/events
A full list of Major Upcoming Events, to be updated
👉 https://cryptodiffer.com/events
Binance Futures has launched OPN Pre-Market trading
Current Pre-Market Price - $0.638. FDV - $638M. Maximum Leverage - 5x. Opinion is a top-3 prediction market by trading volume where users can trade directly on real-world outcomes. Opinion becomes the first major prediction market to launch a token.
👉 binance.com/en/support/announcement/opinionpremarket
Current Pre-Market Price - $0.638. FDV - $638M. Maximum Leverage - 5x. Opinion is a top-3 prediction market by trading volume where users can trade directly on real-world outcomes. Opinion becomes the first major prediction market to launch a token.
👉 binance.com/en/support/announcement/opinionpremarket
IoTeX hit by Private Key Exploit, up to $8.8 million drained
The exploit targeted bridge contracts, allowing attacker to withdraw assets across multiple networks. According to the team and security analysts, the incident was caused by unauthorized access to a private key, rather than a vulnerability in the smart contracts.
👉 x.com/iotex_io/status/2025824807120412842?s=20
The exploit targeted bridge contracts, allowing attacker to withdraw assets across multiple networks. According to the team and security analysts, the incident was caused by unauthorized access to a private key, rather than a vulnerability in the smart contracts.
🔧 Response Measures
– Compensation: Reimbursement plan coming within 48 hours
– Support: Bridge-back requests handled manually for now
– AMA: Founders will host a community AMA in 24–48 hours
👉 x.com/iotex_io/status/2025824807120412842?s=20
Internet Computer (ICP) is changing its tokenomics
Previously, node operators were paid simply for running nodes, regardless of actual network usage. The revised model ties rewards to cloud usage and enterprise adoption, creating a more market-oriented incentive structure.
👉 x.com/dfinity/status/2025141121190371527?s=20
Previously, node operators were paid simply for running nodes, regardless of actual network usage. The revised model ties rewards to cloud usage and enterprise adoption, creating a more market-oriented incentive structure.
Part of that effort is already underway. Node associations in Europe have begun promoting ICP’s cloud engine services to enterprises, aiming to attract institutional cloud customers and expand on-chain usage beyond blockchain apps.
👉 x.com/dfinity/status/2025141121190371527?s=20
MegaETH confirms upcoming launch of Mainnet Incentives
MegaETH plans to allocate 2.5% of the MEGA supply to reward ecosystem users. However, the team emphasized incentives will go live once the ecosystem is fully functional to maximize user opportunities and reward depth.
👉 x.com/bread_/status/2024887753956360548
MegaETH plans to allocate 2.5% of the MEGA supply to reward ecosystem users. However, the team emphasized incentives will go live once the ecosystem is fully functional to maximize user opportunities and reward depth.
⚡️ Incentive Structure
– Live now: Mint USDM via Avon, AAVE & join Hunter Tales
– Points dashboard: Dedicated system to track rewards
– Early advantage: Active users will receive the most benefits
– Incentive design: Supports looping, vaults, and compounding strategies
👉 x.com/bread_/status/2024887753956360548
Vitalik continues to offload ETH as its dips under $1,900
Along with the recent sellings, Vitalik shared a new security philosophy aimed at making Ethereum safer through intent-based design. The concept includes integrating simulations, spending limits, social recovery, and AI into Ethereum wallets.
👉 intel.arkm.com/explorer/entity/vitalik-buterin
Along with the recent sellings, Vitalik shared a new security philosophy aimed at making Ethereum safer through intent-based design. The concept includes integrating simulations, spending limits, social recovery, and AI into Ethereum wallets.
👉 intel.arkm.com/explorer/entity/vitalik-buterin
Bitdeer Liquidates Entire BTC Treasury, Holdings Drop to Zero
Bitcoin mining firm Bitdeer has fully liquidated its corporate Bitcoin treasury after selling 189.8 BTC during the latest period. The firm is evaluating acquisitions of power assets and land, while preparing liquidity for expansion.
Bitdeer was founded by Bitmain co-founder Jihan Wu and is one of the largest publicly traded Bitcoin mining companies. Miners often sell BTC holdings during expansion phases to fund new infrastructure and increase long-term production capacity.
👉 x.com/BitdeerOfficial/status/2025136775266550191?s=20
Bitcoin mining firm Bitdeer has fully liquidated its corporate Bitcoin treasury after selling 189.8 BTC during the latest period. The firm is evaluating acquisitions of power assets and land, while preparing liquidity for expansion.
Bitdeer was founded by Bitmain co-founder Jihan Wu and is one of the largest publicly traded Bitcoin mining companies. Miners often sell BTC holdings during expansion phases to fund new infrastructure and increase long-term production capacity.
👉 x.com/BitdeerOfficial/status/2025136775266550191?s=20
Treasuries & ETFs Board. Crypto Accumulation & Capital Flows
Digital asset investment products posted a fifth consecutive week of outflows, with $4B withdrawn from funds. Bitcoin products led ($315M out), followed by Ethereum (~$123M).
At the same time, accumulation continues, signaling long-term confidence, with Strategy making its 100th Bitcoin purchase by acquiring 592 BTC ($39.8M).
Digital asset investment products posted a fifth consecutive week of outflows, with $4B withdrawn from funds. Bitcoin products led ($315M out), followed by Ethereum (~$123M).
At the same time, accumulation continues, signaling long-term confidence, with Strategy making its 100th Bitcoin purchase by acquiring 592 BTC ($39.8M).
Austrian regulator restricts KuCoin EU new business
Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA) has ordered KuCoin EU to stop onboarding new customers and launching new products after losing required AML and sanctions officers.
The move comes just months after the company received MiCA approval in November, with the regulator stating the mandated roles are no longer properly filled.
👉 x.com/coingecko/status/2025885512507040120?s=20
Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA) has ordered KuCoin EU to stop onboarding new customers and launching new products after losing required AML and sanctions officers.
The move comes just months after the company received MiCA approval in November, with the regulator stating the mandated roles are no longer properly filled.
👉 x.com/coingecko/status/2025885512507040120?s=20
Flying Tulip Closes $208M Public Sale as FT Token Goes Live
Flying Tulip has completed its public sale, raising $208M as the FT token goes live. In total, $206M was raised across channels: $10M via CoinList, $67M through Impossible Finance’s Curated platform, and $129M directly through Flying Tulip.
Participants received FT wrapped in NFTs representing a redeemable 1:1 USDC claim, allowing holders to exit at par or convert their position into freely tradable tokens.
Spot trading and lending are rolling out first, with additional market infrastructure expected to follow shortly.
👉 x.com/flyingtulip_/status/2025902438461440103?s=20
Flying Tulip has completed its public sale, raising $208M as the FT token goes live. In total, $206M was raised across channels: $10M via CoinList, $67M through Impossible Finance’s Curated platform, and $129M directly through Flying Tulip.
Participants received FT wrapped in NFTs representing a redeemable 1:1 USDC claim, allowing holders to exit at par or convert their position into freely tradable tokens.
Spot trading and lending are rolling out first, with additional market infrastructure expected to follow shortly.
👉 x.com/flyingtulip_/status/2025902438461440103?s=20
Gemini Faces Strategic Reset After Crypto Rout and Executive Exodus
Gemini is restructuring after the crypto downturn, cutting up to 25% of staff, exiting the UK, EU, and Australia, and watching its stock fall 80% from IPO highs, shrinking its valuation from ~$4B to under $700M. Three top executives exited the same day as part of cost reductions.
👉 bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-22/winklevoss-gemini-gemini-gemi-risks-a-hard-landing
Gemini is restructuring after the crypto downturn, cutting up to 25% of staff, exiting the UK, EU, and Australia, and watching its stock fall 80% from IPO highs, shrinking its valuation from ~$4B to under $700M. Three top executives exited the same day as part of cost reductions.
Despite raising $425M at IPO, 2025 expenses may hit $530M vs. $175M projected net revenue, while global spot share dropped to 0.1%. The company is now pivoting to prediction markets, competing with Kalshi, Polymarket, Coinbase, and Robinhood Markets
👉 bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-22/winklevoss-gemini-gemini-gemi-risks-a-hard-landing
World Liberty Financial Alleges Coordinated Attack on USD1, Affirms Stablecoin Stability
WLFI reported a “coordinated attack” targeting its stablecoin USD1, alleging several cofounder accounts were hacked, influencers were paid to spread FUD, and large WLFI short positions were opened to exploit volatility.
👉 x.com/worldlibertyfi/status/2025951491287089384
WLFI reported a “coordinated attack” targeting its stablecoin USD1, alleging several cofounder accounts were hacked, influencers were paid to spread FUD, and large WLFI short positions were opened to exploit volatility.
WLFI stated that USD1 continues to trade at $1, emphasizing its full 1:1 backing and mint-and-redeem mechanism. The team urged users to rely solely on official channels for updates, reaffirming its long-term commitment to USD1's stability
👉 x.com/worldlibertyfi/status/2025951491287089384
Based Raises $11.5M Series A to Expand Web3 SuperApp with AI Commerce
Based, a web3 trading and payments “SuperApp” built on Hyperliquid’s infrastructure, has raised $11.5 million in a Series A round to develop AI-powered “agentic commerce.” The round was led by Pantera Capital, with participation from Coinbase Ventures, Wintermute Ventures, and Karatage, and included equity with token warrants plus a Pantera observer board seat.
👉 x.com/BasedOneX/status/2025918710775734376
Based, a web3 trading and payments “SuperApp” built on Hyperliquid’s infrastructure, has raised $11.5 million in a Series A round to develop AI-powered “agentic commerce.” The round was led by Pantera Capital, with participation from Coinbase Ventures, Wintermute Ventures, and Karatage, and included equity with token warrants plus a Pantera observer board seat.
ℹ️ Eight months post-launch, Based integrates trading, wallets, on/off-ramps, and a crypto-linked Visa card into a single mobile interface, serving 100K+ users with 30K monthly active users across five regions. The platform has generated ~$14M in revenue on $40B cumulative trading volume.
Its Based Cloud enables partners to launch custom trading frontends like HyENA, which has processed $1.5B+ in trading, while upcoming AI agents aim to broaden access to mainstream users by Q2 2026
👉 x.com/BasedOneX/status/2025918710775734376
Biggest hacks and exploits by funds lost this winter
More than $150M was drained in 25+ exploits this winter, with Step Finance and Truebit among the hardest hit. Most incidents were tied to protocol logic flaws, while private key compromises still caused some of the largest single losses.
More than $150M was drained in 25+ exploits this winter, with Step Finance and Truebit among the hardest hit. Most incidents were tied to protocol logic flaws, while private key compromises still caused some of the largest single losses.
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Espresso (ESP) enters Korean market with new listings
Upbit and Bithumb has listed ESP for trading on KRW, BTC and USDT markets. Espresso is a decentralized infrastructure designed to improve scalability and privacy for blockchain networks.
👉 x.com/Official_Upbit/status/2026177665829618004?s=20
Upbit and Bithumb has listed ESP for trading on KRW, BTC and USDT markets. Espresso is a decentralized infrastructure designed to improve scalability and privacy for blockchain networks.
ESP Current Price: $0.1939
ESP Price Growth, 24H: +125%
Current FDV: $687M
👉 x.com/Official_Upbit/status/2026177665829618004?s=20
NEAR Unveils AI-Powered Near(.)com Super App
Near(.)com is designed to unify crypto, AI, and confidential transactions within a single interface. The platform focuses on simplifying blockchain usage while enabling private activity and AI-driven automation for mainstream users.
👉 x.com/NEARProtocol/status/2026031386466136199?s=20
Near(.)com is designed to unify crypto, AI, and confidential transactions within a single interface. The platform focuses on simplifying blockchain usage while enabling private activity and AI-driven automation for mainstream users.
🔎 Key features:
– AI-native design: integrates AI agents to help users manage assets and interact on-chain
– Confidential transactions: hides balances, transfers, and activity from public view
– Multi-asset support: manage BTC, stablecoins, and other assets in one place
– Abstracted UX: removes gas fees, chain switching, and complex wallet steps
👉 x.com/NEARProtocol/status/2026031386466136199?s=20
Step Finance shuts down after $29M security breach
The Solana-based platform said it was unable to secure financing or an acquisition to continue operating. The decision affects the parent entity and its integrated subsidiaries, including media outlet SolanaFloor and tokenized equities platform Remora Markets.
👉 x.com/StepFinance_/status/2025986934112145849?s=20
The Solana-based platform said it was unable to secure financing or an acquisition to continue operating. The decision affects the parent entity and its integrated subsidiaries, including media outlet SolanaFloor and tokenized equities platform Remora Markets.
👉 x.com/StepFinance_/status/2025986934112145849?s=20
Jane Street sued over insider trading that sped up Terra collapse
The lawsuit claims a Jane Street wallet withdrew 85M TerraUSD from Curve3pool minutes after Terraform pulled 150M UST, helping trigger the stablecoin's loss of its peg and a $40B market wipeout.
👉 coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/24/jane-street-faces-claims-of-insider-trading-that-sped-up-terraform-s-2022-collapse-ft
The lawsuit claims a Jane Street wallet withdrew 85M TerraUSD from Curve3pool minutes after Terraform pulled 150M UST, helping trigger the stablecoin's loss of its peg and a $40B market wipeout.
Jane Street is a top global market maker that plays a critical behind-the-scenes role in crypto and traditional markets, quietly enabling billions in daily trading volume.
👉 coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/24/jane-street-faces-claims-of-insider-trading-that-sped-up-terraform-s-2022-collapse-ft
Where value was lost this February: Top 10 Worst Performers
February saw massive value destruction, with some losing over 90% of their valuation. In total, billions in fully diluted value were wiped out as prices collapsed and investor sentiment weakened.
February saw massive value destruction, with some losing over 90% of their valuation. In total, billions in fully diluted value were wiped out as prices collapsed and investor sentiment weakened.
Chainlink’s Taylor Lindman Joins SEC Crypto Task Force as Chief Counsel
Taylor Lindman will succeed Michael Selig, bringing extensive crypto legal expertise into the SEC’s digital asset oversight. After five years leading regulatory engagement at Chainlink, he is now positioned to help shape how the SEC approaches crypto regulation.
👉 theblock.co/post/390889/chainlinks-taylor-lindman-joins-sec-as-chief-counsel-for-crypto-task-force
Taylor Lindman will succeed Michael Selig, bringing extensive crypto legal expertise into the SEC’s digital asset oversight. After five years leading regulatory engagement at Chainlink, he is now positioned to help shape how the SEC approaches crypto regulation.
👉 theblock.co/post/390889/chainlinks-taylor-lindman-joins-sec-as-chief-counsel-for-crypto-task-force