Unchained Crypto

On Wednesday, BlackRock announced that its $2.4 billion tokenized Treasury fund, BUIDL, would be tradable on UniswapX through a partnership with Securitize. The firm also disclosed it had purchased UNI tokens as a strategic investment. Robert Mitchnick, BlackRock’s head of digital assets, called it “a notable step in the convergence of tokenized assets with decentralized finance.” This is, by any reasonable measure, a significant development.

Aave Labs has thrown down a bold proposal called “Aave Will Win,” asking the DAO to approve a plan that would send 100% of revenue from Aave-branded products back to the community treasury. The framework is tied to the long awaited V4 upgrade and would formalize a structure where Labs builds products, but all related revenue flows to token holders. Founder Stani Kulechov described it as a shift to a “token-centric model,” positioning Aave to compete as institutions move onchain.

Coinbase’s latest earnings show how quickly a cooling crypto market can hit even the largest U.S. exchange. The company reported a $667 million net loss in the fourth quarter, reversing a $1.3 billion profit from a year earlier. Revenue fell 20% to $1.8 billion, missing expectations, as lower crypto prices weighed on trading activity. Transaction revenue dropped to $983 million, down from $1.56 billion a year ago and just over $1.04 billion in the prior quarter. The slowdown has carried into 2026.

Justin Drake and Chris Peikert break down the quantum computing threat to crypto and whether bitcoiners underestimate it. Posted February 12, 2026 at 2:00 pm EST. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you to our sponsors! Are bitcoiners underestimating the quantum threat to Bitcoin?

Uniswap’s UNI token erupted higher Tuesday after news that BlackRock’s tokenized Treasury fund, BUIDL, will be tradable through UniswapX in partnership with Securitize. The move marks the first time the world’s largest asset manager is plugging one of its tokenized funds directly into DeFi trading infrastructure. BlackRock also disclosed it purchased an undisclosed amount of UNI as part of a strategic investment in the ecosystem. Traders reacted instantly.

Another sign of strain is flashing across crypto markets. Institutional trading and lending platform BlockFills has paused client deposits and withdrawals and limited certain trading activity, according to company statements and reports. The Chicago based firm, backed by investors including Susquehanna and CME Ventures, handled roughly $60 billion in trading volume last year and serves more than 2,000 institutional clients, including hedge funds and asset managers.

Victoria, Seychelles, February 12th, 2026, Chainwire BYDFi, a global cryptocurrency trading platform, announced its participation as a sponsor of Solana Accelerate APAC during Consensus Hong Kong 2026. The event was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre alongside the broader Consensus Hong Kong conference.

Dubai, UAE, February 12th, 2026, Chainwire Flipster, a global cryptocurrency trading platform, has received in-principle approval from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) under Flipster FZE. The approval is a key milestone in Flipster’s expansion into the Middle East and reinforces its focus on building safe, compliant access to digital assets in regulated markets.

Parker White walks through his viral theories on Bitcoin’s struggling price. Posted February 11, 2026 at 8:25 pm EST. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you to our sponsors! What happened to Bitcoin on Feb. 5? And why does the apex crypto continue to underperform? DeFi Development Corp investment chief Parker White has some theories.

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