Coinbase Ventures outlines key focus areas for 2026, emphasizing real-world asset perpetuals, specialized exchanges, next-gen DeFi, and AI applications. They invite builders in these sectors to connect for potential investment opportunities.

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission will let local crypto exchanges connect to global liquidity pools through shared order books. This change aims to improve price discovery and competitiveness for local investors while relaxing some trading history requirements for tokens and stablecoins.

Binance, Coinbase, and several other major crypto exchanges have joined TRM Labs' new Beacon Network, aimed at combating cryptocurrency-related crime. The initiative involves collaboration with law enforcement to monitor and flag suspicious activities in real-time, enhancing consumer protection in the crypto ecosystem.

Mantra's OM token plummeted 90% in value due to alleged forced liquidations by centralized exchanges, leading to more than $50 million in liquidations on OM futures. Co-founder John Patrick Mullin emphasized that the price drop was not related to the project's fundamentals, while skepticism from the crypto community persists regarding the circumstances surrounding the crash.