OKX has adopted Chainalysis Alterya, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered security solution designed to identify and block fraudulent transfers before funds leave the platform. OKX announced the expansion of its partnership with Chainalysis on February 26, 2026, shifting its security focus from reactive tracing to proactive prevention. By integrating the Alterya fraud prevention layer, OKX can […]
Gate has secured a Payment Institution license from the Malta Financial Services Authority, enabling the exchange to provide regulated payment services across the European Union. Gate announced on February 26, 2026, that its subsidiary, Gate Technology Ltd, received official authorization under the EU Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2). This achievement allows Gate to utilize passporting […]
If you want to understand the AI and data center boom in 2026, don’t just look at GPUs, megawatts, or backlog announcements. Look at the bond market. This article first appeared in Miner Weekly, a weekly newsletter by Blocksbridge Consulting curating the latest news in energy, compute, infrastructure, and data analysis from The Energy Mag. […]
Bitcoin traded at $68,269 on Feb. 26, 2026, at 8 a.m. EST, pressing up against a stubborn resistance cluster that continues to dictate the short-term tone. The structure is constructive, momentum is attempting to pivot, and price is hovering in what seasoned traders would call a decision zone. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the daily chart, […]
The prediction market platform Kalshi had revealed that it recently banned and fined a former California gubernatorial candidate and a Mrbeast Youtube editor for insider trading. Detection and Surveillance The prediction market platform Kalshi announced Feb. 25 that it has blocked a former California gubernatorial candidate and an editor for the Youtube channel Mrbeast for […]
Oobit has introduced a new infrastructure layer that allows users to send stablecoins from self-custody wallets directly into local bank accounts with near-instant settlement. Announced on February 23, 2026, Oobit’s Wallet-to-Bank feature effectively removes the “banking wall” that typically delays crypto-to-fiat conversions. By bypassing the slow and costly legacy correspondent banking (SWIFT) system, Oobit routes […]
Kraken has launched Flexline, a flexible borrowing solution that allows Kraken Pro users to access liquidity by using their digital asset holdings as collateral without selling their positions. Announced on February 25, 2026, Flexline enables traders to post a wide variety of supported cryptocurrencies as collateral to instantly receive crypto or stablecoins. Unlike many restrictive […]
