Digital asset wealth manager Abra has signed a definitive agreement for a reverse merger with New Providence Acquisition Corp. III, valuing the company at a pre-money equity figure of $750 million. After the transaction closes, the combined entity is expected to list on Nasdaq under the ticker ABRX, with existing backers rolling their stakes into the new public company.

Artificial intelligence and data center expansion are driving renewed interest in nuclear power across the United States, with Bitcoin miners identified as early adopters of nuclear-supplied high-performance computing. Industry data indicate nuclear energy’s share of Bitcoin mining rose from about 4% in 2021 to nearly 10% in 2022, while overall sustainable sources now provide just over half of the network’s electricity use.

On Thursday, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce told the Investor Advisory Committee that public companies face overly complex disclosure rules and urged regulators to scale back market micromanagement. She said staff are examining a possible "innovation exemption" to permit limited trials of tokenized securities, as the SEC advances work on blockchain-based settlement infrastructure and tokenization policy.

Cryptio, a digital asset accounting and data platform, has secured $45 million in a Series B round co-led by BlackFin Capital Partners and Sentinel Global. The company reports serving more than 400 enterprise customers and processing over $3 trillion in transaction volume as institutions adopt tokenized assets and seek systems to reconcile blockchain activity with traditional financial reporting.

VanEck will make a selection of its digital asset exchange-traded products available on Basic Capital's employer-sponsored 401(k) platform in the United States, giving retirement savers a new route to crypto exposure. The move follows US policy changes encouraging broader access to alternative assets in defined contribution plans, as Basic Capital expands beyond traditional stocks and bonds.

Circle Internet Financial's stock has climbed 49% year to date in 2026, more than doubling from near $50 in early February to close at $118.17. Bernstein reaffirmed its "Outperform" rating on CRCL and issued a $190 price target, citing the company's position in the expanding stablecoin market after the 2025 GENIUS Act and USDC's roughly $78 billion circulation.

Bitcoin mining firm Canaan reported in its unaudited February update that it mined 86 BTC, increasing its Bitcoin holdings to 1,793 BTC and its Ether reserves to 3,952 ETH, both at record levels. The company also grew its installed hashrate to 14.75 EH/s and acquired a 49% stake in three West Texas mining projects for $39.75 million, even as many public miners have sold more than 15,000 BTC since October.

Kraken’s banking subsidiary has obtained a limited-purpose master account at the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank, enabling it to route US dollar payments via Fedwire without relying solely on intermediary banks. MARA Holdings outlined that updated SEC filings are meant to expand its Bitcoin treasury options rather than signal a major sale, while Fold removed $66.3 million in convertible debt and analysts say NYSE’s tokenization proposal could support greater institutional participation.

Since October, publicly listed Bitcoin mining firms have collectively sold more than 15,000 BTC, reflecting growing pressure from shrinking margins and balance-sheet constraints. Large players such as Cango, Bitdeer, Riot Platforms, Core Scientific and MARA Holdings have all adjusted their treasury approaches, with some repaying BTC-backed credit lines and others signaling more flexible buy-and-sell strategies.