A wallet tagged by trackers as "BlackRock-linked" reportedly moved more than 1,700 BTC out of Coinbase, putting the transfer among the larger single transactions seen on the Bitcoin network. The movement was initially highlighted by Coinness, but the report said the exact address and confirmation details had not yet been independently verified. The article notes that a "linked" label may reflect custody-related interactions rather than confirmed ownership or fresh accumulation.

Jane Street reduced its spot Bitcoin ETF holdings in the first quarter of 2025 while increasing positions in Ethereum ETFs and Galaxy Digital. The changes were reported in the firm's Q1 2025 13F filing and reflect holdings as of March 31, 2025, pointing to a shift in how it expressed crypto-linked exposure.

Members of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee have submitted more than 100 amendments to a major crypto bill, setting up a detailed committee markup process. The proposals span issues such as definitions and compliance requirements, but only amendments approved by votes in markup will alter the legislation.

Santiment said Ethereum-based USDT posted its biggest net outflow from centralized exchanges in nearly three months on Friday. The reading focuses on ERC-20 USDT only and measures deposits versus withdrawals, renewing attention on where stablecoin liquidity is sitting across trading venues.

According to reported but unverified information, Abra Financial Holdings is evaluating a potential SPAC merger with New Providence Acquisition Corp. III at a $750 million valuation. As of the time described, no 8-K or S-4 tied to a business combination between the firms had appeared on SEC EDGAR, leaving the deal status uncertain. The outcome would depend on customary milestones such as formal SEC filings, any PIPE financing, and a shareholder vote if a definitive agreement is eventually signed.

Qivalis, a consortium of 12 European banks, plans to roll out an institutional euro‑pegged stablecoin in the second half of 2026, targeting corporate payments and cross‑border blockchain settlements. The group is seeking an Electronic Money Institution licence from De Nederlandsche Bank under MiCA and designing reserves with at least 40% in bank deposits and the rest in high‑quality liquid bonds. Qivalis is also in talks with major exchanges and liquidity providers to support listings and distribution, while the European Central Bank has been described as balancing support for payment autonomy with caution on stablecoin risks.

Logan Paul sold a Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card graded PSA 10 for $16,492,000 at Goldin Auctions, setting an auction record for trading cards as of February 16, 2026. The card's scarcity, Gem Mint condition, and provenance fueled bidding, with the record verified by Guinness World Records and the grade provided by PSA. Observers cautioned the sale may represent a singular liquidity event rather than a broad market reset.

Binance said on January 29, 2026 it will transition its $1 billion Secure Asset Fund for Users into Bitcoin over a 30‑day window. As the program began, the fund acquired 1,315 BTC priced at $100.7 million to anchor reserves against market swings. The move is framed as user protection and volatility management.

Hong Kong plans to grant its initial batch of stablecoin licences by March 2026 after the Hong Kong Stablecoin Ordinance came into force on August 1, 2025. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is reviewing 36 applications, with officials stressing stringent standards on risk management, reserves and use cases under a "proactive yet prudent" regulatory stance.