Bitcoin News
By Bruce Buterin
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Hyperliquid Policy Center opens doors. The new Washington D.C. outfit launched February 18, 2026, with CEO Jake Chervinsky leading the charge to get lawmakers on board with…
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The center's pretty much all about decentralized finance stuff. Chervinsky and his team think DeFi can totally change how money works, but they know it needs smart regulation to…
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Blockchain's getting hot with lawmakers right now, and regulatory frameworks are still kind of a mess.
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HPC's got backing from big names in tech and finance, though they didn't say exactly who's writing the checks.
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The center's first major project kicks off March 2026, focusing on teaching traditional banks how to use blockchain solutions.
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But it's not all smooth sailing for HPC. Some Congress members still think blockchain's basically gambling with extra steps.
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Academic partnerships are coming too. HPC wants to team up with at least three major universities by end of 2026 for joint research projects.
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International cooperation's on Chervinsky's radar as well. He's been talking with European regulatory bodies about aligning standards so blockchain transactions can work across…
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FINRA talks are happening too. HPC confirmed February 19 they're discussing guidelines with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority to help integrate blockchain into…
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HPC's prepping a comprehensive report on DeFi's impact on global markets, due out April 2026.
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The center's planning its first public forum for April 2026 with the National Blockchain Association.
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A satellite office opens in San Francisco February 25, 2026. HPC wants stronger ties with Silicon Valley tech firms to push their mission of getting innovative financial…
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HPC's waiting to see how government officials respond to their initiatives. Official feedback's still pending, but the center keeps pushing for blockchain's role in finance.
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The Treasury Department's Office of Financial Research has been quietly studying DeFi protocols since late 2025, collecting data on transaction volumes and systemic risks.
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Federal Reserve Chair Patricia Williams mentioned blockchain integration during her January testimony to Congress, signaling potential central bank interest in HPC's work.
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