# Innovation Related Articles

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Cardano, Avalanche, Sui And IOTA Submit Joint UK Crypto Rules Response

Cardano, Avalanche, Sui, and IOTA have jointly responded to the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s crypto consultation, advocating for regulations that clearly distinguish between custodial and non-custodial crypto activities. They argue that rules should target intermediaries who control user assets—requiring disclosures, consent, and record-keeping—while exempting developers and infrastructure providers who don’t hold custody or exercise unilateral control. The submission emphasizes that staking and DeFi should be regulated uniformly, and obligations should align with actual risks. The goal is to protect consumers without stifling non-custodial, decentralized innovation, ensuring the UK remains a competitive jurisdiction for blockchain technology.

bitcoinist02/13 20:01

Cardano, Avalanche, Sui And IOTA Submit Joint UK Crypto Rules Response

bitcoinist02/13 20:01

CFTC Expands Advisory Team With Top Coinbase, Ripple Figures

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has formed a 35-member Innovation Advisory Committee, including prominent crypto industry leaders such as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse. The committee aims to provide the CFTC with up-to-date industry perspectives on derivatives, market structure, and token classification. CFTC Chair Mike Selig stated that the group will help align the agency’s decisions with real market conditions and support the development of clear regulatory guidelines. The committee comprises a diverse mix of crypto executives, DeFi founders, and traditional finance representatives. While the move is seen as a way to improve policy feedback and create workable regulations, some observers caution about potential conflicts of interest. The committee will soon begin meetings focusing on custody, tokenization, derivatives oversight, and market data.

bitcoinist02/13 18:31

CFTC Expands Advisory Team With Top Coinbase, Ripple Figures

bitcoinist02/13 18:31

Who's at the CFTC Table? A Redistribution of American Innovative Financial Discourse Power

On February 12, 2026, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced the formation of its Innovation Advisory Committee (IAC), a significant step signaling a shift from reactive oversight to collaborative governance in financial innovation. The committee comprises 35 members from diverse sectors, including major cryptocurrency exchanges (Coinbase, Kraken, Gemini), DeFi and blockchain infrastructure leaders (Uniswap, Solana, Chainlink), prediction markets (Polymarket, Kalshi), top investment firms (a16z, Paradigm), traditional financial institutions (Nasdaq, CME Group), and academic representatives. The IAC, replacing the former Technical Advisory Committee, is tasked with providing expert advice on emerging technologies like AI and blockchain, focusing on their impact on derivatives and commodity markets. It aims to help the CFTC develop adaptive regulatory frameworks that foster responsible innovation while maintaining market integrity. Key implications include the legitimization of prediction markets as financial instruments, official recognition of DeFi and public blockchain infrastructure, and the consolidation of compliance advantages for established crypto platforms. This initiative reflects the CFTC’s commitment to engaging with industry stakeholders early in the innovation process, balancing regulatory clarity with support for technological advancement in modern financial markets.

marsbit02/13 11:08

Who's at the CFTC Table? A Redistribution of American Innovative Financial Discourse Power

marsbit02/13 11:08

Crypto leaders join CFTC panel as U.S. pushes ‘pro-innovation’ rules

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has formed an Innovation Advisory Committee (IAC) under the Trump Administration, comprising leaders from both crypto and traditional finance sectors. Members include executives from Coinbase, Uniswap, Ripple, Chainlink, and Solana, as well as representatives from prediction markets and major financial institutions like Nasdaq and the London Stock Exchange. CFTC Chair Mike Selig stated the committee aims to develop adaptive regulations to keep pace with innovations in blockchain and AI, ensuring the agency’s rules reflect market realities. The move is seen as a shift from the previous administration’s enforcement-heavy approach. Industry leaders, including Uniswap’s Hayden Adams and Chainlink’s Sergey Nazarov, welcomed the initiative as a positive development for DeFi, tokenization, and the broader crypto ecosystem.

ambcrypto02/13 10:02

Crypto leaders join CFTC panel as U.S. pushes ‘pro-innovation’ rules

ambcrypto02/13 10:02

Lost in Hong Kong

"Lost Hong Kong" explores the city's profound economic and social fragmentation, caught between its storied past and an uncertain future. Despite strong macroeconomic indicators—such as 3.2% GDP growth and a booming stock market—the reality for many residents is starkly different. Rising unemployment, widespread retail closures, and an exodus of locals seeking affordable services in mainland China reveal a deep divide between financial elites and ordinary citizens. This duality stems from Hong Kong’s "muscle memory" of past crises—the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis and 2008 Global Financial Crisis—which entrenched a regulatory obsession with stability. This cautious approach has stifled innovation, particularly in fintech and Web3. Initiatives like virtual banks and crypto ETFs have struggled under heavy compliance burdens, while legacy systems like HSBC’s PayMe and the government-backed FPS dominate digital payments. The city’s economy is fractured along three lines: finance vs.实体经济, elites vs. the public, and asset accumulation vs. innovation. While wealth management flourishes, R&D investment lags behind peers like Singapore and Shenzhen. Hong Kong’s attempt to embrace disruptive technologies like Web3 has been half-hearted, favoring controlled, institutional adoption over genuine decentralization. Ultimately, Hong Kong’s reliance on outdated models hinders its ability to adapt. The article concludes that without bold structural changes, the city risks being left behind as a new era of global innovation accelerates.

marsbit02/13 08:42

marsbit02/13 08:42

‘India Taxes Crypto as Legal — So Why Regulate It Like It’s Illegal?’ Lawmaker Demands Clarity

India taxes cryptocurrency as legitimate but regulates it like it is illegal, creating a policy contradiction. Lawmaker Raghav Chadha urged the legalization of virtual digital assets (VDAs) in Parliament, warning that regulatory ambiguity is driving billions in trading volume and hundreds of startups offshore. He called for stronger anti-money laundering safeguards and a domestic regulatory framework, arguing that prohibition is not protect investors—regulation would. Currently, crypto faces a 30% capital gains tax and 1% TDS but lacks legal recognition or investor protections. Chadha’s remarks reignited debate over whether India is ready to move from ambiguity to a defined crypto regime.

ccn.com02/13 06:08

‘India Taxes Crypto as Legal — So Why Regulate It Like It’s Illegal?’ Lawmaker Demands Clarity

ccn.com02/13 06:08

2026 Prediction Market: The Seven Differentiated Strategies for New Players to Break Through

By 2026, the prediction market landscape is expected to become highly competitive, with new entrants leveraging differentiation to capture market share. Established platforms, while holding liquidity and regulatory advantages, are often burdened by technical debt, creating opportunities for agile newcomers. Differentiation can be achieved across seven key dimensions: 1. **Product Quality**: Superior UX, API stability, transparent fees, and diverse order types. 2. **Asset Variety**: Offering exclusive markets, especially in underserved niches. 3. **Capital Efficiency**: Utilizing yield-bearing collateral and innovative margin mechanisms. 4. **Oracle & Settlement**: Enhancing reliability with hybrid or AI-driven oracles for new markets. 5. **Liquidity Provision**: Incentivizing market makers or adopting pooled liquidity models. 6. **Regulatory Compliance**: Tapping into restricted markets via localized licensing. 7. **Strategic Focus**: Choosing between horizontal (infrastructure-focused) or vertical (end-to-end user experience) approaches. Success will hinge on excelling in one or more of these areas to challenge incumbents.

marsbit02/12 07:23

2026 Prediction Market: The Seven Differentiated Strategies for New Players to Break Through

marsbit02/12 07:23

Malaysia to Pilot Ringgit Stablecoins, Tokenised Deposits in 2026

Malaysia's central bank, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), will pilot three projects involving ringgit stablecoins and tokenized deposits in 2026 through its Digital Asset Innovation Hub (DAIH). The initiatives, focused on wholesale payments for domestic and cross-border transactions, are led by major financial institutions including Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia, Capital A, Maybank, and CIMB. BNM aims to assess implications for monetary and financial stability and clarify its policy on these digital assets by year-end. This move aligns with a broader Asian trend, with Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan also advancing stablecoin frameworks and tokenization projects.

TheNewsCrypto02/11 12:23

Malaysia to Pilot Ringgit Stablecoins, Tokenised Deposits in 2026

TheNewsCrypto02/11 12:23

MEXC Surges to Third Place Among Global Crypto Exchanges, Doubles Trading Volume in 2025

MEXC has surged to become the third-largest global cryptocurrency exchange by spot trading volume, capturing 7.8% market share with $1.5 trillion in trades throughout 2025, according to Coingecko. The platform achieved 90.9% year-over-year growth, far exceeding the industry average of 7.6%. Its success is attributed to a retail-focused strategy and a transformative zero-fee trading model, which attracted new and active traders. While major competitors like Binance and Bybit saw declining volumes, MEXC grew alongside other rising exchanges. The exchange aims to continue removing barriers to entry and enhancing user experience, supporting its position as a top player in the crypto market.

TheNewsCrypto02/11 10:17

MEXC Surges to Third Place Among Global Crypto Exchanges, Doubles Trading Volume in 2025

TheNewsCrypto02/11 10:17

Mechanism Capital Founder: Excessive Worry About Bubbles Is Foolish

Mechanism Capital founder Andrew Kang argues that excessive worry about market bubbles is misguided in the current technological landscape. He emphasizes that we are at a uniquely asymmetric moment in history, driven by exponential advancements in AI, robotics, energy, and other innovative fields. Short-term volatility and corrections are noise compared to the long-term transformative potential of these technologies. Kang predicts a near-future "singularity" with billions of AI agents, humanoid robots, space data centers, multi-planetary colonization, and revolutionary medical therapies. He states that the technological progress and economic growth compressed into the next 20 years will surpass the entirety of human history. Companies leveraging AI are already seeing order-of-magnitude improvements in productivity. Traditional valuation models are inadequate for pricing this unprecedented growth, which could reach "20-sigma" levels in historical statistical terms. The wealth creation will be extreme, and those without exposure will find it difficult to enter the market later. Kang advises adopting a long-term, exponential mindset and avoiding short-term trading, as the potential upside represents the largest asymmetric opportunity in history.

marsbit02/11 08:10