# Insights & Views News Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights?page=26 Page 26 of 62. Articles are ordered by original publication time, newest first. Summaries below are excerpts; follow each full-text link for the complete article. ## [Fellowship PAC’s $100M Crypto Campaign Promise Fizzles Ahead of 2026 Elections](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18844) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-25T22:52:30.000Z Updated: 2026-02-25T22:52:30.000Z The cryptocurrency industry proved during the last U.S. elections that political spending can shape digital asset policy. More than $100 million poured into congressional races helped elevate pro-crypto candidates and… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18844.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18844.json) ## [Ethereum Foundation Refocuses on “Real DeFi” to Strengthen Decentralization and User Control](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18834) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-25T02:08:13.000Z Updated: 2026-02-25T02:08:13.000Z The Ethereum Foundation is sharpening its focus on what it defines as “real DeFi,” signaling a strategic shift toward fully decentralized finance protocols that eliminate reliance on centralized control. As institutio… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18834.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18834.json) ## [AI Agents With Crypto Wallets Could Reshape the Financial System — But Who’s Liable?](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18829) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-25T01:33:48.000Z Updated: 2026-02-25T01:33:48.000Z Crypto is no longer just about building faster payment rails. It may be laying the foundation for a financial system designed for non-humans. As AI agents become increasingly autonomous, developers are equipping them … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18829.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18829.json) ## [Are Layer 1 Blockchains Really Commoditized? Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan Weighs In](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/18803) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-23T00:34:09.000Z Updated: 2026-02-23T00:34:09.000Z The idea that Layer 1 (L1) blockspace has become a commodity may be overstated, according to Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan. In a recent commentary, Hougan challenged the growing narrative within the cry… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/18803.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/18803.json) ## [Why Decentralized AI Is the Next $15 Trillion Investment Opportunity](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18798) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-23T00:10:24.000Z Updated: 2026-02-23T00:10:24.000Z Artificial intelligence infrastructure spending is expected to approach $300 billion in 2025, driven by mega-projects like the $500 billion Stargate initiative and massive Nvidia GPU purchases. While Big Tech dominate… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18798.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18798.json) ## [Iran Rial Collapse Mirrors Lebanon Crisis as Bitcoin Emerges as Financial Safe Haven](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18792) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-21T23:47:05.000Z Updated: 2026-02-21T23:47:05.000Z Iran’s currency crisis in 2026 has pushed the rial into free fall, with hyperinflation eroding savings and devastating household finances. Mounting sanctions, policy missteps, and geopolitical pressure have left ordin… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18792.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18792.json) ## [Supreme Court Blocks Trump Tariffs, Crypto Market Structure Bill Faces New Political Uncertainty](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18782) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-20T23:26:33.000Z Updated: 2026-02-20T23:26:33.000Z The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that President Donald Trump lacked the authority to impose sweeping tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), halting a controversial trade policy that had… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18782.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18782.json) ## [Kresus Labs Secures $13M Investment From Hanwha to Expand Digital Wallet and RWA Tokenization Infrastructure](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18768) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-19T05:55:04.000Z Updated: 2026-02-19T05:55:04.000Z Kresus Labs, a blockchain wallet infrastructure firm, has raised approximately 18 billion won ($13 million) in strategic funding from Hanwha Investment & Securities, one of South Korea’s largest financial institutions… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18768.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18768.json) ## [Barry Sternlicht Says U.S. Regulations Block $125B Starwood Capital From Tokenizing Real Estate Assets](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18760) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-19T00:59:07.000Z Updated: 2026-02-19T00:59:07.000Z Billionaire real estate investor Barry Sternlicht says Starwood Capital Group is fully prepared to embrace real-world asset (RWA) tokenization but remains sidelined due to regulatory barriers in the United States. Spe… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18760.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18760.json) ## [CryptoQuant CEO Warns of Prolonged Bitcoin Bear Market as Institutional Selling Weighs on Prices](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/18753) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-18T06:32:25.000Z Updated: 2026-02-18T06:32:25.000Z CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has issued a stark warning that the current Bitcoin market is firmly in a bear cycle, suggesting that a meaningful recovery could take several months and may require further downside before… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/18753.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/18753.json) ## [Elemental Royalty Enables Gold-Backed Crypto Dividends with Tether Gold (XAUT)](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18743) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-17T23:04:01.000Z Updated: 2026-02-17T23:04:01.000Z Elemental Royalty Corporation (TSXV: ELE), a Canada-based gold royalty company, is breaking new ground by offering shareholders the option to receive dividends in a gold-backed cryptocurrency. In a landmark move, the … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18743.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18743.json) ## [Crypto Tax Enforcement Era: What Investors Must Know for 2026](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18738) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-17T22:47:45.000Z Updated: 2026-02-17T22:47:45.000Z Crypto taxes are becoming unavoidable as global regulators tighten enforcement and introduce automatic reporting standards. For years, the IRS has classified cryptocurrency as property, meaning every sale, trade, or e… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18738.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18738.json) ## [Record Bearish Dollar Bets Could Spark Unexpected Bitcoin Volatility](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18734) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-17T07:18:35.000Z Updated: 2026-02-17T07:18:35.000Z Investors are the most bearish on the U.S. dollar in more than a decade, according to Bank of America’s latest monthly survey, and that extreme positioning could trigger heightened bitcoin volatility in the weeks ahea… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18734.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18734.json) ## [A7A5 Stablecoin Defends Compliance as Sanctions Drive Rapid Growth](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/18727) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-17T00:08:46.000Z Updated: 2026-02-17T00:08:46.000Z Oleg Ogienko, Director for Regulatory and Overseas Affairs at A7A5, has publicly challenged accusations that his ruble-denominated stablecoin company violates compliance laws. Speaking at Consensus Hong Kong, Ogienko … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/18727.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/18727.json) ## [Binance Denies Iran-Linked Transactions Allegations, Reaffirms Compliance Commitment](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18724) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-16T05:23:32.000Z Updated: 2026-02-16T05:23:32.000Z Binance is firmly denying allegations that its internal investigators uncovered more than $1 billion in Iran-linked crypto transactions and were later dismissed for raising concerns. The claims, first reported on Febr… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18724.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18724.json) ## [Bitcoin Price Near $70K as Brazil’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Plan Boosts Market Sentiment](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18711) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-14T23:51:12.000Z Updated: 2026-02-14T23:51:12.000Z Bitcoin price has climbed back toward the $70,000 level after a softer-than-expected U.S. inflation report eased investor concerns and revived risk appetite across global markets. The improved macroeconomic outlook ha… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18711.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18711.json) ## [Institutional Crypto Adoption Surges as Tokenization and Stablecoins Gain Momentum in 2026](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18706) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-14T23:37:04.000Z Updated: 2026-02-14T23:37:04.000Z Institutional interest in cryptocurrency continues to accelerate despite ongoing market volatility, with industry leaders highlighting 2025 as a pivotal year for digital asset adoption. Speaking at Consensus Hong Kong… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18706.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18706.json) ## [Galaxy Digital’s 2026 Outlook: Why Crypto Is Becoming Core Financial Infrastructure](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18704) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-14T23:32:30.000Z Updated: 2026-02-14T23:32:30.000Z Crypto is no longer just a speculative asset class; it is rapidly evolving into essential financial infrastructure, according to Steve Kurz, Global Head of Asset Management and Co-Head of Digital Assets at Galaxy Digi… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18704.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18704.json) ## [Yorkville Files New Truth Social Bitcoin, Ether and Cronos ETFs With SEC](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18696) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-14T00:37:36.000Z Updated: 2026-02-14T00:37:36.000Z Yorkville America Equities is expanding its footprint in the digital asset market with new cryptocurrency ETF filings tied to President Donald Trump’s Truth Social brand. The asset manager recently submitted registrat… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18696.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18696.json) ## [Cathie Wood: Bitcoin Is a Hedge Against Deflation Fueled by AI and Technological Innovation](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18678) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-12T23:58:51.000Z Updated: 2026-02-12T23:58:51.000Z Bitcoin is more than just a hedge against inflation, according to ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood. Speaking with Anthony Pompliano at Bitcoin Investor Week in New York, Wood said Bitcoin could also protect investors from a… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18678.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18678.json) ## [XRP Price Faces Ceiling as Network Activity and Trader Interest Decline](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18673) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-12T00:19:14.000Z Updated: 2026-02-12T00:19:14.000Z XRP may have already reached what traders call a price ceiling sooner than many expected. Despite continuing to trend downward, the cryptocurrency’s upside potential appears limited in the near term. Weak network acti… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18673.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18673.json) ## [JPMorgan Turns Bullish on Crypto for 2026 as Institutional Inflows and Regulation Drive Outlook](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18667) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-12T00:07:43.000Z Updated: 2026-02-12T00:07:43.000Z JPMorgan is adopting a constructive outlook on the cryptocurrency market despite the sharp correction seen earlier this year. The Wall Street banking giant believes that rising institutional inflows and improved regul… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18667.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18667.json) ## [Tokenized Real-World Assets Gain Momentum at Consensus Hong Kong 2026](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18663) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-11T05:37:06.000Z Updated: 2026-02-11T05:37:06.000Z Tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) are rapidly emerging as one of the most transformative trends in digital finance, according to industry leaders speaking at Consensus Hong Kong 2026. During a panel featuring Evan Au… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18663.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18663.json) ## [XRP Ledger Decentralization Debate Reignites After Genesis Ledger Dispute](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18649) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-10T06:48:01.000Z Updated: 2026-02-10T06:48:01.000Z A long-running debate over the decentralization of the XRP Ledger (XRPL) has flared up again following a public exchange between Bitcoin advocate Bram Kanstein and Ripple CTO David Schwartz. The discussion centers on … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18649.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18649.json) ## [Farcaster Founders Shift Focus to Stablecoin Payments With Tempo](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18635) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-10T00:20:43.000Z Updated: 2026-02-10T00:20:43.000Z Farcaster co-founders Dan Romero and Varun Srinivasan are officially pivoting away from crypto-native social media and moving into blockchain-based payments, announcing on Monday that they are joining stablecoin-focus… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18635.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18635.json) ## [Bitcoin’s Quantum Computing Risk Is Real but Still Years Away, CoinShares Says](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18634) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-09T03:14:02.000Z Updated: 2026-02-09T03:14:02.000Z Quantum computing is often portrayed as an existential threat to Bitcoin, but a new research note from digital asset investment firm CoinShares suggests those fears are premature. According to the report, while Bitcoi… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18634.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18634.json) ## [Goldman Sachs Warning Sparks Fears of Market Volatility and Crypto Spillover](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18630) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-09T00:15:26.000Z Updated: 2026-02-09T00:15:26.000Z Global financial markets may be heading into a renewed phase of volatility after Goldman Sachs warned that systematic investment funds could sell tens of billions of dollars’ worth of equities in the coming weeks. Acc… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18630.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18630.json) ## [Blockchains as the Power Grid of the Emerging Machine Economy](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18620) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-08T00:23:13.000Z Updated: 2026-02-08T00:23:13.000Z We are entering a new economic era where software, sensors, AI agents and connected devices transact with one another autonomously, without human intervention. In this emerging machine economy, machine-to-machine (M2M… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18620.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18620.json) ## [Galaxy Digital Shares Surge 18% After $200 Million Buyback Announcement Signals Confidence](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18613) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-07T00:51:54.000Z Updated: 2026-02-07T00:51:59.000Z Shares of Galaxy Digital (GLXY) surged 18% to $19.90 on Friday after the crypto-focused financial services firm announced a new share repurchase program worth up to $200 million. The buyback authorization allows Galax… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18613.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18613.json) ## [TokenPost Jumps to Second in Global Crypto Media Ranking Amid Market Turbulence](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18611) By Sonny Kwon | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-06T09:34:15.000Z Updated: 2026-02-06T09:34:15.000Z TokenPost (tokenpost.kr), Korean edition of TokenPost and South Korea's leading crypto media outlet, has secured the second position in global crypto media traffic rankings for January 2026. This achievement comes ami… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18611.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18611.json) ## [Wallet-Native Asset Management Is the Next Frontier of Tokenization, Say Industry Leaders](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18575) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-04T00:44:56.000Z Updated: 2026-02-04T00:44:56.000Z The future of asset management will be wallet-native, not just digital, according to Sandy Kaul, head of innovation at Franklin Templeton. Speaking at the Ondo Summit in New York, Kaul said the financial industry is m… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18575.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18575.json) ## [Quantum Computing Isn’t a Major Threat to Bitcoin, Says Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18570) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-04T00:22:07.000Z Updated: 2026-02-04T00:22:07.000Z Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz believes fears around quantum computing threatening Bitcoin are being overstated, even as some investors cite the technology as a reason for selling their holdings. Speaking during Ga… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18570.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18570.json) ## [Step Finance Treasury Breach on Solana Triggers $27M SOL Movement and STEP Token Crash](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18535) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-01T00:12:35.000Z Updated: 2026-02-01T00:12:35.000Z Step Finance, a decentralized finance (DeFi) portfolio tracking platform built on the Solana blockchain, has confirmed that several of its treasury wallets were compromised in a recent security breach that remains und… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18535.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18535.json) ## [Tokenized Intelligence: How Decentralized AI Is Opening Frontier Models to Global Investors](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18534) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-01T00:10:09.000Z Updated: 2026-02-01T00:10:09.000Z Frontier AI, the most advanced class of general-purpose artificial intelligence, is rapidly becoming one of the world’s most valuable and strategic industries. Until now, access has been limited to a handful of tech g… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18534.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18534.json) ## [Weekly Crypto Market Analysis: Bitcoin Slides as U.S. Dollar Regains Strength](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18524) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-01-31T01:35:37.000Z Updated: 2026-01-31T01:35:37.000Z Bitcoin’s late-week sell-off appears to have been driven less by crypto-specific developments and more by renewed strength in the U.S. dollar, highlighting the growing macroeconomic influence on digital asset prices. … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18524.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18524.json) ## [SWIFT’s New Global Payments Scheme Signals a Turning Point for Cross-Border Transfers](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18516) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-01-30T00:13:35.000Z Updated: 2026-01-30T00:13:35.000Z SWIFT has announced a new global payments scheme aimed at making cross-border transfers for consumers and small businesses as fast, transparent, and predictable as domestic payments. Revealed on January 29, the initia… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18516.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18516.json) ## [Worldcoin Rebrands as World Network as WLD Token Jumps on OpenAI Link](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18499) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-01-29T01:06:21.000Z Updated: 2026-01-29T01:06:21.000Z World Network, formerly known as Worldcoin, saw its native WLD token surge more than 27% on Wednesday following a Forbes report that linked the controversial crypto project to OpenAI’s broader strategy to combat bots … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18499.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18499.json) ## [Ripple Launches Ripple Treasury to Modernize Enterprise Cash and Digital Asset Management](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18480) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-01-28T00:59:55.000Z Updated: 2026-01-28T00:59:55.000Z Ripple has officially launched Ripple Treasury, a new enterprise treasury solution designed to unify traditional cash management with digital assets, further expanding real-world use cases for XRP-powered payment infr… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18480.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18480.json) ## [South Korea Set to Lift ICO Ban, Restricting Issuance to Registered Corporates](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18467) By Sonny Kwon | Insights & Views Published: 2026-01-27T03:37:02.000Z Updated: 2026-01-27T03:37:02.000Z Regulators plan to reverse the 2017 prohibition on domestic coin issuance. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18467.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18467.json) ## [Bitcoin Braces for Volatility as US Shutdown Risk Looms Over January 30 Deadline](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18465) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-01-27T01:40:54.000Z Updated: 2026-01-27T01:40:54.000Z Bitcoin is approaching a major macroeconomic inflection point as US lawmakers scramble to prevent another federal government shutdown ahead of the January 30 funding deadline. Market sentiment is already fragile after… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18465.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18465.json) [Newer stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights.md?page=25) [Older stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights.md?page=27)