Charles Hoskinson confirms deal to onboard LayerZero on Cardano

Input Output CEO and founder Charles Hoskinson announced the a deal to get the institutional-focused LayerZero ported over to the Cardano blockchain.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/02/12/charles-hoskinson-confirms-deal-to-onboard-layerzero-on-cardano

BlackRock exec says 1% crypto allocation in Asia could unlock $2 trillion in new flows

During a panel discussion at Consensus in Hong Kong, Peach pointed to massive capital pools in traditional finance as ETF adoption spreads across Asia.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/11/blackrock-exec-says-even-a-1-crypto-allocation-in-asia-could-unlock-usd2-trillion-in-new-flows

U.S. DOJ hits Paxful for $4 million in case tied to illegal sex work, money laundering

The crypto platform's penalty was sharply reduced due to its ability to pay, according to U.S. authorities.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/02/11/u-s-doj-hits-paxful-for-usd4-million-in-case-tied-to-illegal-sex-work-money-laundering

Citadel Securities backs LayerZero as it unveils ‘Zero’ blockchain for global markets

Citadel has made a strategic investment in LayerZero’s ZRO token as the interoperability firm rolls out its high-performance blockchain.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/02/10/citadel-securities-backs-layerzero-as-it-unveils-zero-blockchain-for-global-markets

Ex-SafeMoon CEO gets 8-year prison sentence for defrauding investors

Braden John Karony had been convicted last year on several federal charges, and he's ordered to pay back $7.5 million in restitution.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/02/10/ex-safemoon-ceo-gets-8-year-prison-sentence-for-defrauding-investors

Sam Bankman-Fried files for new trial over FTX fraud charges

The incarcerated former leader of the failed crypto exchange wants a new chance to defend against fraud charges.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/02/10/sam-bankman-fried-files-for-new-trial-over-ftx-fraud-charges

Concerns over Strategy selling bitcoin are 'unfounded,' Michael Saylor says

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor affirmed the firm’s commitment to a long-term bitcoin strategy following major fourth quarter losses and a continued plunge in prices early this year.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/10/concerns-over-strategy-selling-bitcoin-are-unfounded-michael-saylor-says