Stripe is considering a deal to acquire PayPal
Sources report that Stripe is evaluating a possible partial or full acquisition, but negotiations are still at an early phase and there’s no guarantee a deal will be made. The news sent PayPal’s shares rising about ~7% as investors reacted to the potential takeover chatter.
👉 bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-24/payments-processor-stripe-expresses-interest-in-paypal
Sources report that Stripe is evaluating a possible partial or full acquisition, but negotiations are still at an early phase and there’s no guarantee a deal will be made. The news sent PayPal’s shares rising about ~7% as investors reacted to the potential takeover chatter.
👉 bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-24/payments-processor-stripe-expresses-interest-in-paypal
OKX leaks Opinion (OPN) TGE date, scheduled for March 4
OKX’s Opinion pre-market page listed the TGE date as March 4 (with some users seeing March 5 due to timezone differences). Polymarket odds briefly jumped to 95%+, signaling strong expectations for an early-March launch despite no confirmation.
👉 okx.com/trade-swap/opn-usdt-swap#workspaceId=1772013970898
OKX’s Opinion pre-market page listed the TGE date as March 4 (with some users seeing March 5 due to timezone differences). Polymarket odds briefly jumped to 95%+, signaling strong expectations for an early-March launch despite no confirmation.
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.
👉 okx.com/trade-swap/opn-usdt-swap#workspaceId=1772013970898
HashKey Group launches a one-stop RWA solution
RWA Issuance Solution aims to streamline the full lifecycle of tokenizing traditional assets, from structuring and due diligence to issuance, custody, and trading via HashKey Exchange, under a compliant, institutional-grade framework.
👉 group.hashkey.com/en/newsroom/hashkey-group-unveils-one-stop-rwa-solution
RWA Issuance Solution aims to streamline the full lifecycle of tokenizing traditional assets, from structuring and due diligence to issuance, custody, and trading via HashKey Exchange, under a compliant, institutional-grade framework.
👉 group.hashkey.com/en/newsroom/hashkey-group-unveils-one-stop-rwa-solution
Binance Wallet announced Sentio (ST) Pre-TGE and Booster Program
A total of 35,000,000 ST (3.5% of supply) will be offered to Binance users in two campaigns. Sentio is a Web3 observability and data platform that simplifies blockchain infrastructure by integrating indexing, querying, and real-time visualization into a single system.
👉 x.com/BinanceWallet/status/2026613731757809993?s=20
A total of 35,000,000 ST (3.5% of supply) will be offered to Binance users in two campaigns. Sentio is a Web3 observability and data platform that simplifies blockchain infrastructure by integrating indexing, querying, and real-time visualization into a single system.
👉 x.com/BinanceWallet/status/2026613731757809993?s=20
Top CEXs by funds outflow in the last 30 days
Major exchanges including OKX, Gemini, and Bybit recorded significant net outflows as traders reduced exposure amid recent market turbulence. Historically, such periods have often preceded major market bottoms and new accumulation phases.
Major exchanges including OKX, Gemini, and Bybit recorded significant net outflows as traders reduced exposure amid recent market turbulence. Historically, such periods have often preceded major market bottoms and new accumulation phases.
Fraction AI Launches Stable Up for AI-Driven Stablecoin Management
Fraction AI has introduced Stable Up, an application that deploys autonomous agents to manage stablecoins based on users’ selected risk profiles.
Stable Up operates on Base, leveraging its low-cost, high-throughput infrastructure to coordinate liquidity across multiple protocols. The launch reflects the growing convergence of AI automation and DeFi yield strategies.
👉 x.com/FractionAI_xyz/status/2025903548106518906?s=20
Fraction AI has introduced Stable Up, an application that deploys autonomous agents to manage stablecoins based on users’ selected risk profiles.
🔤 The agents dynamically allocate liquidity across integrated DeFi vaults, including Moonwell, Silo Finance, Morpho, Yearn Finance, Euler Finance, and Avantis, with further integrations expected. Allocation decisions adjust over time based on observed performance and changing market conditions.
Stable Up operates on Base, leveraging its low-cost, high-throughput infrastructure to coordinate liquidity across multiple protocols. The launch reflects the growing convergence of AI automation and DeFi yield strategies.
👉 x.com/FractionAI_xyz/status/2025903548106518906?s=20
Tether Takes Stake In Whop, Integrates WDK For Stablecoin Payouts
Tether Investments has acquired a strategic stake in Whop, a digital marketplace facilitating ~$3B in annual payouts to 18.4M users across 144 countries.
The move comes as Tether retains a dominant stablecoin market position, with USDT representing about 62% of total dollar-denominated supply, while continuing to expand across payments and tokenized asset infrastructure.
👉 theblock.co/post/391181/tether-takes-stake-in-whop
Tether Investments has acquired a strategic stake in Whop, a digital marketplace facilitating ~$3B in annual payouts to 18.4M users across 144 countries.
⏩ As part of the deal, Whop will integrate Tether’s Wallet Development Kit (WDK) to support stablecoin settlements, enabling creator payouts in Tether (USDT) and USAT. The funding will back Whop’s expansion into LATAM, Europe, and APAC, alongside AI tools focused on agent-driven income models.
ℹ️ The integration aims to streamline cross-border payments by reducing settlement friction and costs, particularly in underbanked regions. Tether added that WDK could also unlock DeFi features on Whop, including lending and borrowing.
The move comes as Tether retains a dominant stablecoin market position, with USDT representing about 62% of total dollar-denominated supply, while continuing to expand across payments and tokenized asset infrastructure.
👉 theblock.co/post/391181/tether-takes-stake-in-whop
UK FCA Selects Firms for Stablecoin Sandbox. Revolut Among Participants
The Financial Conduct Authority has picked four companies, Revolut, Monee Financial Technologies, ReStabilise, and VVTX, to test fiat-pegged stablecoins in its Regulatory Sandbox. Out of 20 applicants, the selected firms will trial their products under real-world conditions with full regulatory oversight.
The FCA says the sandbox will allow live testing of its proposed stablecoin rules while ensuring safeguards and fostering responsible innovation.
👉 theblock.co/post/391237/revolut-firms-picked-uk-fca-test-stablecoin-sandbox
The Financial Conduct Authority has picked four companies, Revolut, Monee Financial Technologies, ReStabilise, and VVTX, to test fiat-pegged stablecoins in its Regulatory Sandbox. Out of 20 applicants, the selected firms will trial their products under real-world conditions with full regulatory oversight.
The FCA says the sandbox will allow live testing of its proposed stablecoin rules while ensuring safeguards and fostering responsible innovation.
ℹ️ The move aligns with the Bank of England’s plans to develop stablecoins for faster, cheaper payments. Both regulators are shaping a comprehensive crypto framework covering stablecoins, trading, lending, staking, and custody, with rules expected later this year.
👉 theblock.co/post/391237/revolut-firms-picked-uk-fca-test-stablecoin-sandbox
Meet PredictionTalk. A Dedicated Forum for Prediction Market Traders
PredictionTalk (PT) has launched as a focused discussion hub for the growing prediction markets sector. As platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi expand, PT aims to offer a permanent space where analysis, strategies, and trader reputations can grow beyond fast-moving social feeds.
PredictionTalk is built for both human traders and AI research agents, supporting structured, searchable discussions and public track records. Its goal is to reduce noise, preserve valuable insights, and build lasting infrastructure for the prediction markets industry.
👉 predictiontalk.org
PredictionTalk (PT) has launched as a focused discussion hub for the growing prediction markets sector. As platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi expand, PT aims to offer a permanent space where analysis, strategies, and trader reputations can grow beyond fast-moving social feeds.
💡 The platform features a merit-based reputation system inspired by BitcoinTalk, where contributions are judged by the community — not algorithms. Merit requires written justification, and profiles reflect sustained quality over engagement metrics.
PredictionTalk is built for both human traders and AI research agents, supporting structured, searchable discussions and public track records. Its goal is to reduce noise, preserve valuable insights, and build lasting infrastructure for the prediction markets industry.
👉 predictiontalk.org
February Market Drop Sent 14 Top-100 Coins to Record Lows
February marked one of the harshest resets for altcoins recently, with 14% of Top-100 projects collapsing to new ATLs. Majority of these tokens recorded declines of over 90% from their all-time highs.
February marked one of the harshest resets for altcoins recently, with 14% of Top-100 projects collapsing to new ATLs. Majority of these tokens recorded declines of over 90% from their all-time highs.
t54 Labs Raises $5M Seed to Build Trust Layer for AI Agent Finance
San Francisco-based t54 Labs has raised $5 million in a seed round to develop infrastructure for autonomous AI agents in financial markets. The round was co-led by Anagram, PL Capital, and Franklin Templeton, with participation from Ripple, Virtuals Ventures, Blockchain Coinvestors, and ABCDE.
Blockchain functions as the platform’s settlement and accountability layer. t54 is live on XRP Ledger, Solana, and Base. The company has also developed x402-secure, an open-source trust layer designed for Coinbase’s x402 agent payment protocol.
The company currently employs 12 people and plans to hire additional engineers and business development staff as institutional adoption of AI-driven financial agents accelerates.
👉 theblock.co/post/391273/ripple-franklin-templeton-ai-agent-trust-startup-t54-labs
San Francisco-based t54 Labs has raised $5 million in a seed round to develop infrastructure for autonomous AI agents in financial markets. The round was co-led by Anagram, PL Capital, and Franklin Templeton, with participation from Ripple, Virtuals Ventures, Blockchain Coinvestors, and ABCDE.
ℹ️ Founded in January 2025, t54 is building identity, risk, credit, and compliance infrastructure for AI agents capable of initiating payments and executing transactions autonomously. Its platform integrates “know your agent” identity verification, real-time risk monitoring that flags suspicious activity before funds move, agent-based credit scoring, and unified settlement rails.
Blockchain functions as the platform’s settlement and accountability layer. t54 is live on XRP Ledger, Solana, and Base. The company has also developed x402-secure, an open-source trust layer designed for Coinbase’s x402 agent payment protocol.
⏮️ Last month, t54 partnered with Evernorth, a Ripple-backed digital asset treasury firm aiming to raise over $1 billion for institutional XRP exposure, to integrate its agentic finance infrastructure into autonomous treasury operations on XRPL.
The company currently employs 12 people and plans to hire additional engineers and business development staff as institutional adoption of AI-driven financial agents accelerates.
👉 theblock.co/post/391273/ripple-franklin-templeton-ai-agent-trust-startup-t54-labs
Centrifuge (CFG) has been listed on Upbit, CFG surges 100%+
Centrifuge is a pioneer in tokenizing real-world assets, bridging traditional finance with DeFi through onchain credit markets. The protocol has played a key role in integrating RWAs into major ecosystems, including MakerDAO’s collateral framework.
👉 x.com/Official_Upbit/status/2026856161958572473?s=20
Centrifuge is a pioneer in tokenizing real-world assets, bridging traditional finance with DeFi through onchain credit markets. The protocol has played a key role in integrating RWAs into major ecosystems, including MakerDAO’s collateral framework.
👉 x.com/Official_Upbit/status/2026856161958572473?s=20
Ethereum unveils Strawmap, long-term protocol roadmap
Strawmap is a draft roadmap outlining potential upgrades through 2029, including faster finality, zk-based scaling, and quantum-resistant cryptography. Designed as a coordination tool rather than a fixed plan, Strawmap highlights Ethereum’s ambition to evolve.
👉 strawmap.org/
Strawmap is a draft roadmap outlining potential upgrades through 2029, including faster finality, zk-based scaling, and quantum-resistant cryptography. Designed as a coordination tool rather than a fixed plan, Strawmap highlights Ethereum’s ambition to evolve.
💡 Key ideas covered:
– improving scalability with faster finality and higher tps
– integrating zk-based mechanisms for performance
– stronger privacy primitives
– long-term quantum-resistant cryptography
👉 strawmap.org/
Kalshi fines MrBeast editor for insider trading
Kalshi found that the editor, identified as Artem Kaptur, used non-public information from his role to place highly successful trades on so-called “MrBeast” event contracts, resulting in his suspension from the platform for two years and a penalty of around $20,000.
👉 techcrunch.com/2026/02/25/kalshi-fined-a-mrbeast-editor-for-insider-trading-on-markets-related-to-the-youtube-star/
Kalshi found that the editor, identified as Artem Kaptur, used non-public information from his role to place highly successful trades on so-called “MrBeast” event contracts, resulting in his suspension from the platform for two years and a penalty of around $20,000.
Kalshi says that Kaptur traded around $4,000 on YouTube markets in Aug/Sep 2025. He made a $5,398 profit, prompting Kalshi to fine him for that amount, plus a $15K penalty.
👉 techcrunch.com/2026/02/25/kalshi-fined-a-mrbeast-editor-for-insider-trading-on-markets-related-to-the-youtube-star/
Price Discovery Board: Fabric Foundation (ROBO)
ROBO trading starts tomorrow at 10:00 UTC, backed by $22M in funding. This board compares potential FDV scenarios using benchmarks from other AI projects like Zama, Sahara and 0G Labs.
ROBO trading starts tomorrow at 10:00 UTC, backed by $22M in funding. This board compares potential FDV scenarios using benchmarks from other AI projects like Zama, Sahara and 0G Labs.
Top 15 tokens by Price Bounce in the last 7 days
After recent pullbacks, these tokens bounced back the hardest. A look at the top 15 price recoveries over the past week.
After recent pullbacks, these tokens bounced back the hardest. A look at the top 15 price recoveries over the past week.
Gunzilla Games rolls out GI Advertising Network to power native ads across gaming
GI Advertising Network is a new self-serve platform designed to connect brands with gaming audiences across Game Informer, Off The Grid, and future partner titles.
👉 x.com/GunzillaGames/status/2026778658413883893?s=20
GI Advertising Network is a new self-serve platform designed to connect brands with gaming audiences across Game Informer, Off The Grid, and future partner titles.
🔎 Key features:
• Unified dashboard — Run campaigns across Game Informer and in-game environments
• Native ad formats — Seamless placements integrated directly into gameplay
• Automated optimization — Built-in targeting and performance optimization tools
• Developer monetization — New revenue stream beyond game sales and IAP
👉 x.com/GunzillaGames/status/2026778658413883893?s=20
ZachXBT Accuses Axiom Employees of Abusing Internal Data
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has released a detailed investigation alleging insider trading and internal data abuse at Axiom Exchange, a fast-growing crypto trading platform.
1️⃣ Internal Data Access Issues
– The dashboard allegedly exposed full wallet lists, transaction history, linked accounts, and timestamps, unusually broad access for BD roles
– A shared Google Sheet mapped KOL wallets using this data; several KOLs reportedly confirmed the accuracy
2️⃣ Targeting Meme Coin Traders
– A trader known as “Marcell” was allegedly monitored for bundling large meme coin allocations before public promotion
– Private-wallet traders were seen as high-value targets due to limited public traceability
3️⃣ Wallet Mapping & Fund Flows
– Broox’s alleged primary wallet and connected addresses were identified and graphed
– Proving insider trades would require internal timing logs, which are not public
– Funds reportedly moved to multiple CEX deposit addresses
4️⃣ Additional Employees Mentioned
– Recordings reference moderator “Gowno” and BD “Ryan/Ryucio” as having access or possible involvement
– A February 2026 call allegedly discussed using access privileges to generate $200K in profit
5️⃣ Legal Implications
– ZachXBT says he was retained to independently investigate and has requested comment from Axiom
– Given the NYC connection, the case could fall under the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York
👉 x.com/zachxbt/status/2027016064534757659?s=20
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has released a detailed investigation alleging insider trading and internal data abuse at Axiom Exchange, a fast-growing crypto trading platform.
ℹ️ Allegations Overview
– ZachXBT alleges senior BD Broox Bauer (X:@WheresBroox) misused internal dashboard access since early 2025 to track private wallets and front-run trades
– In leaked recordings, he claims he could search any user by ref code, wallet, or UID, reviewing 10–20 wallets at a time to avoid detection
– April and August 2025 screenshots reportedly show private trader wallet data pulled from internal tools
1️⃣ Internal Data Access Issues
– The dashboard allegedly exposed full wallet lists, transaction history, linked accounts, and timestamps, unusually broad access for BD roles
– A shared Google Sheet mapped KOL wallets using this data; several KOLs reportedly confirmed the accuracy
2️⃣ Targeting Meme Coin Traders
– A trader known as “Marcell” was allegedly monitored for bundling large meme coin allocations before public promotion
– Private-wallet traders were seen as high-value targets due to limited public traceability
3️⃣ Wallet Mapping & Fund Flows
– Broox’s alleged primary wallet and connected addresses were identified and graphed
– Proving insider trades would require internal timing logs, which are not public
– Funds reportedly moved to multiple CEX deposit addresses
4️⃣ Additional Employees Mentioned
– Recordings reference moderator “Gowno” and BD “Ryan/Ryucio” as having access or possible involvement
– A February 2026 call allegedly discussed using access privileges to generate $200K in profit
5️⃣ Legal Implications
– ZachXBT says he was retained to independently investigate and has requested comment from Axiom
– Given the NYC connection, the case could fall under the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York
⏭️ The report claims weak monitoring and access controls, regardless of leadership awareness. These remain allegations from a third-party investigation. No charges have been filed
👉 x.com/zachxbt/status/2027016064534757659?s=20
Perpetuals Exchange Decibel Launches On-Chain CLOB on Mainnet
Decibel, incubated by Aptos Labs, has launched Mainnet with a fully on-chain Central Limit Order Book built on Aptos, handling orders, matching, and settlement via smart contracts.
👉 x.com/Aptos/status/2027023791256199409?s=20
Decibel, incubated by Aptos Labs, has launched Mainnet with a fully on-chain Central Limit Order Book built on Aptos, handling orders, matching, and settlement via smart contracts.
Co-developed by the Decibel Foundation, the platform supports perps trading and plans to expand into spot markets, multi-collateral accounts, and tokenized RWAs
👉 x.com/Aptos/status/2027023791256199409?s=20
Wallet in Telegram Introduces On-Chain Yield for BTC, ETH, and USDT
The crypto wallet embedded in the messaging app is rolling out on-chain yield options for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT. Integration is supported by Morpho, TAC, and Re7, enabling users to deposit assets into “vaults” with variable yield strategies.
👉 theblock.co/post/391338/telegram-crypto-wallet-yield-bitcoin-ethereum-usdt-holdings
The crypto wallet embedded in the messaging app is rolling out on-chain yield options for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT. Integration is supported by Morpho, TAC, and Re7, enabling users to deposit assets into “vaults” with variable yield strategies.
ℹ️ USDT strategies can deliver up to 18% APY via Re7, while BTC and ETH vaults extend yield functionality to two of the most widely held crypto assets. The feature aims to bridge advanced DeFi protocols with Telegram’s 150M+ user base, expanding access to decentralized finance within the TON ecosystem.
👉 theblock.co/post/391338/telegram-crypto-wallet-yield-bitcoin-ethereum-usdt-holdings
11.2B PUMP (~$21.2M) Transferred to Kraken from Core Treasury
Around 11.2 billion PUMP ($21.22M), or 1.12% of total supply, was moved from a wallet linked to the Pump core treasury to Kraken. The same wallet previously received 200B PUMP (~2% of supply) in July 2025 when PUMP first listed.
The update comes via EmberCN, known for tracking major on-chain movements like Justin Sun’s LIT transfers to HTX, Bitmine ETH movements, and Arthur Hayes’ token sales.
👉 x.com/EmberCN/status/2026879281780109581?s=20
Around 11.2 billion PUMP ($21.22M), or 1.12% of total supply, was moved from a wallet linked to the Pump core treasury to Kraken. The same wallet previously received 200B PUMP (~2% of supply) in July 2025 when PUMP first listed.
Jacob Franek, Alliance core builder, confirmed that the Pump fund team is distributing locked tokens today to selected parties, including Alliance, all subject to vesting restrictions
The update comes via EmberCN, known for tracking major on-chain movements like Justin Sun’s LIT transfers to HTX, Bitmine ETH movements, and Arthur Hayes’ token sales.
👉 x.com/EmberCN/status/2026879281780109581?s=20