Infrastructure
Core infrastructure, developer tooling, and network operations.
Pi Network Sets Feb. 15, 2026 Deadline for Mandatory Mainnet Node Upgrade
The Pi Core Team says the first step of a multi-stage protocol upgrade must be installed by node operators or risk disconnection from the Mainnet.
UK Treasury selects HSBC’s Orion blockchain for digital gilt pilot
The Treasury will trial a blockchain-native sovereign bond in a regulated sandbox, appointing HSBC and law firm Ashurst to run the programme.
Ault Capital Group Unveils Ault Blockchain Public Testnet
Cosmos-based Layer 1 with EVM compatibility launched as a public testnet for institutional onchain trading and settlement.
Broadcom Rises Premarket After Google Signals Higher AI Investment
Broadcom (AVGO) jumped in premarket trading after reports that Google plans increased AI spending, amid broader industry signs of rising AI demand and spending risks.
Bed Bath & Beyond to acquire Tokens.com in tokenized real estate push
Retailer Bed Bath & Beyond plans to buy Tokens.com and launch a platform for tokenized real-world assets, marking a move from retail into blockchain-based financial services.
Sony Innovation Fund adds $13M to Startale Group to support Soneium
The follow-on investment deepens Sony’s exposure to Startale and its Ethereum Layer 2 network, marking the first close of Startale’s Series A.
Nvidia Invests $2 Billion in CoreWeave, Shares Spike
Nvidia deepens its partnership with CoreWeave to scale AI infrastructure; market reports show varying intraday gains for CoreWeave stock.
Farcaster Won’t Shut Down After Neynar Acquisition; Merkle Manufactory to Return $180M
Co‑founder Dan Romero says the protocol remains operational after Neynar's purchase; Farcaster reported about 250,000 monthly active users in December [1][3].