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MoonPay, M0 and PayPal launch PYUSDx framework
PYUSDx is an infrastructure platform that helps developers create app-specific stablecoins backed by PayPal USD. It combines regulated reserves with MoonPay’s distribution and M0’s issuance technology to support scalable, cross-chain deployments.
The first adopter, USD.ai, highlights how this model could power specialized ecosystems like AI, payments, and on-chain finance with dedicated stablecoin liquidity.
Price Discovery Board: Bitway (BTW)
BTW trading starts today at 8:00 UTC, backed by $5.4M in funding. This board compares potential FDV scenarios using benchmarks from other Layer 1 projects like Fogo, Berachain and Irys.
MAJOR UPCOMING EVENTS IN MARCH!
A full list of Major Upcoming Events, to be updated
👉 https://cryptodiffer.com/events
Bitway (BTW) to Launch on Binance Alpha March 2
Bitway will hold its initial listing on Binance Alpha on March 2, with token circulation starting at 08:00 AM UTC.
Polymarket odds show a 99% probability of FDV above $10M, 97% above $20M, and 80% above $50M one day post-launch
OpenAI closes $110B funding round at a $730B valuation
OpenAI’s $110B funding round includes $50B from Amazon, $30B from SoftBank, and $30B from NVIDIA, alongside partnerships to expand its infrastructure and distribution capabilities.
OpenAI now has more than 50 million consumer subscribers, with January and February on track to be the largest months for new subscribers in the company’s history.
Projects by Fully Diluted Valuation launched this winter
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0G launches $20M Apollo Accelerator for AI Startups in collaboration with Stanford blockchain veterans
The program is open to teams building AI agents, DeFi + AI solutions, on-chain data markets, cross-chain infrastructure, gaming, NFT, and decentralized content applications.
🔑 Only 10 teams globally will qualify for
– Up to $2M in funding per project
– $200K in Google Cloud credits
– Access to Privy Wallet infrastructure
– Mentorship from Stanford professors & 0G engineers
👉 x.com/0G_labs/status/2027199286413509119?s=20
STS Digital, a crypto options trading firm, raised $30 million
STS Digital’s platform acts both as a principal trading firm and market-maker, offering liquidity and execution for spot trading as well as “vanilla” and exotic crypto options on over 400 tokens.
Despite a broader market correction, derivatives usage — especially options — has surged as institutions increasingly use them for risk hedging and yield strategies rather than pure speculation. This backdrop gives STS Digital a chance to position itself as a core liquidity provider amid the structural shift toward sophisticated derivatives trading.
Bluprynt Raises $4.25M to Streamline Crypto Compliance for Institutions
Crypto disclosure firm Bluprynt secured $4.25 million in an oversubscribed seed round led by Valor Capital Group and joined by Coinbase Ventures, Robinhood, Selah Ventures, Quona Capital, and individual investors, including Nubank co-founder Edward Wible. Pre-seed backers include Mark Cuban and former CFTC chair Chris Giancarlo.
ℹ️ Bluprynt streamlines compliance for banks, asset managers, and stablecoin issuers by embedding regulatory clarity into on-chain workflows. With growing institutional crypto adoption and updated U.S. rules from the CFTC and SEC, the funding helps Bluprynt accelerate infrastructure that turns legal clarity into actionable tools for scaling crypto products
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.
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.
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.
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
⏭️ 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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Binance Wallet kicks off Katana (KAT) Earn campaign
From March 3rd to March 16th, Binance Wallet users will be able to subscribe vbUSDC in Katana Morpho vbUSDC vault to grab a share of 50M KAT. Katana is a purpose-built DeFi blockchain focused on turning real network fees into deep liquidity and sustainable yield.
👉 x.com/BinanceWallet/status/2027381555182899206
Anticipated Spring TGEs: Projects to Watch
Even as the market faces a slowdown, dozens of AI, infrastructure, and DeFi projects are moving forward with their token launches.
Cryptomarket Check-In. Major Events & Headlines
Institutional capital, tokenized finance, and payment infrastructure expansion continue reshaping the crypto landscape as traditional players deepen integration.
🔎 Recent Updates & Developments
– OpenAI Closes $110B funding round at a $730B valuation, including $50B from Amazon, $30B from SoftBank, $30B from NVIDIA
– ZachXBT accused Axiom Exchange of insider trading practices and improper internal data handling
– Meta signs a five-year $100B AI infrastructure agreement with AMD to secure long-term compute capacity
– Stripe explores a potential PayPal acquisition while expanding global stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure
– Coinbase launches commission-free stock and ETF trading, integrating equities into its crypto platform
– Ethereum introduces Strawmap outlining protocol upgrades through 2029 focused on scalability and decentralization
– OKX pre-listed Opinion (OPN) ahead of its token generation event, signaling growing demand for early exchange launches
– Kalshi fined a MrBeast editor for insider trading tied to event-based prediction market contracts
– Tether acquires a strategic stake in Whop to strengthen USDT-powered digital commerce infrastructure
– RedotPay considers a U.S. IPO targeting over $1B to scale global crypto payment operations
– World Liberty Financial alleged coordinated market attacks targeting stability of its USD1 stablecoin
Stablecoin adoption, equity tokenization, AI-driven security tools, and exchange-level upgrades signal structural maturation across global markets.
Opinion Airdrop Wallet Confirmation Ends on February 28
Opinion has opened wallet confirmation for its upcoming airdrop. The deadline is February 28, 23:59 UTC.
🔤 Submit your self-custody BNB Chain wallet for the OPN airdrop (allocation can be split across up to five wallets) and avoid CEX deposit addresses. If no submission is made, the currently connected wallet will be set as default — confirmations are final.
Grant Cardone to Tokenize $5 billion Real Estate Portfolio
Real estate investor Grant Cardone revealed plans to bring $5 billion worth of U.S. multifamily properties on-chain, allowing ownership stakes to be issued as blockchain-based tokens and traded easily.
This is one of the largest real estate tokenization initiatives ever attempted, signaling how traditional property giants are increasingly turning to blockchain to unlock liquidity.
GRVT (GRVT) One-Pager. Hybrid self-custodial Perp DEX
Built for speed and sovereignty, GRVT combines CEX performance with full self-custody through its hybrid perp DEX architecture. With Season 2.0 points, referral incentives, and a $10,000 weekly Ambassador pool, early users have multiple ways to earn rewards.
Join the platform, trade, and qualify for Season 2.0 rewards
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Velvet Capital Launches “Axiom Refugee Program”
Velvet is moving fast to capture traders after the ZachXBT's Axiom investigation, rolling out a dedicated “Axiom Refugee Program” offering 25% cashback for new users, with total rewards reaching up to 100% based on trading activity.
Velvet Capital is a DeFi Operating System designed to streamline on-chain portfolio management and asset creation.
On-Chain Crypto Cards: Total Spend Volume Distribution
On-chain spending infrastructure is scaling fast, bridging crypto balances with everyday payments. Leaders like ether fi and Cypher are driving this transition from speculation to real-world utility.
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.
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
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.
Co-developed by the Decibel Foundation, the platform supports perps trading and plans to expand into spot markets, multi-collateral accounts, and tokenized RWAs
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.
🔎 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
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.
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.
💡 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
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.
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.
⏮️ 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.
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.
💡 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.