AI tool catches critical XRP Ledger bug that could have drained wallets

The vulnerability in the Batch amendment's signature validation was found during the voting phase and never reached mainnet, but the exploit path was severe enough that validators were immediately told to vote it down.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/02/27/ai-tool-catches-critical-xrp-ledger-bug-that-could-have-drained-wallets

Coinbase’s head of litigation says states are “gaslighting” on prediction markets

Ryan VanGrack says states are misrepresenting federal law as they move to block prediction markets.

source https://www.coindesk.com/coindesk-news/2026/02/27/coinbase-s-head-of-litigation-says-states-are-gaslighting-on-prediction-markets

Citi and Morgan Stanley expand bitcoin and crypto custody, trading and tokenization efforts

As Citi integrates Bitcoin into bank-grade custody and reporting frameworks, Morgan Stanley moves to bring crypto trading, lending exploration and tokenized products to mainstream wealth clients.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/02/27/citi-and-morgan-stanley-expand-bitcoin-and-crypto-custody-trading-and-tokenization-efforts

Here is why Ethereum's bold new plan could make the blockchain giant high-speed 'internet of value' by 2029

Beneath the technical language of the 'Strawmap' is a far simpler story: Ethereum is trying to decide what kind of infrastructure it wants to be by the end of the decade.

source https://www.coindesk.com/news-analysis/2026/02/26/here-is-why-ethereum-s-bold-new-plan-could-make-the-blockchain-giant-high-speed-internet-of-value-by-2029

A new bipartisan bill wants to ensure the next century of tech is written in America

The Promoting Innovation in Blockchain Development Act is a high-stakes play to win the global code war.

source https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2026/02/26/a-new-bipartisan-bill-wants-to-ensure-the-next-century-of-tech-is-written-in-america

AI rout hits software stocks, but Grayscale says blockchains stand to benefit

As AI rattles tech stocks, Grayscale's head of research said blockchains will power intelligent agents’ transactions and help offset emerging risks.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/02/26/ai-rout-hits-software-stocks-but-grayscale-says-blockchains-stand-to-benefit

Solo bitcoin miner turns $75 of rented hashrate into a $200,000 block reward

The miner rented 1 petahash per second through on-demand cloud mining and got lucky on block 938,092, one of 21 solo-mined blocks in the past year.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/25/solo-bitcoin-miner-turns-usd75-of-rented-hashrate-into-a-usd200-000-block-reward