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 […]
Numo has released a hardware-free Android application that allows merchants to accept Bitcoin payments using a contactless “tap-to-pay” experience powered by the Cashu protocol. Launched on February 24, 2026, the Numo point-of-sale (POS) app transforms any NFC-enabled Android device into a payment terminal. By leveraging Cashu, an open-source ecash protocol, the app enables a checkout […]
Demirors, founder of Crucible, stated that traditional institutions reaching out to crypto are not interested in the underlying values of decentralization and financial freedom, but in the opportunity to turn onchain structures into engines of new revenue for repackaged products. Demirors: Onchain Assets Are the Next Goal for Institutions While bitcoin and the crypto sector […]
Moonpay has launched a non-custodial software layer that allows AI agents to manage wallets and execute onchain transactions autonomously. On February 24, 2026, Moonpay unveiled Moonpay Agents, a developer-focused tool built on the Moonpay CLI (Command Line Interface). The platform addresses a critical gap in the “agent economy” by providing artificial intelligence (AI) systems with […]
Australian detectives have dismantled a major investment scam that defrauded over 190 elderly and vulnerable victims of $3.5 million. The Nexopayment Deception Australian Cybercrime Squad detectives have charged a man following an investigation into a large-scale investment scam that defrauded more than 190 elderly and vulnerable residents of $3.5 million. The Cybercrime Squad established the […]
TRM Labs and Finray Technologies have integrated blockchain intelligence into the XZiel compliance engine to provide financial institutions with a unified, audit-ready monitoring system. San Francisco-based TRM Labs announced its partnership with Finray Technologies on February 24, 2026, to address intensifying regulatory requirements under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. The collaboration embeds […]
The energy conglomerate is considering adding local power demand, in the form of bitcoin mining or storage systems, for its largest solar farm in Brazil, Assu Sol, located in the east. This would help the complex use the energy that the local power grid cannot absorb. Engie Mulls Starting Bitcoin Mining Operations to Leverage Curtailed […]
Binance has reported a 96.8% decrease in sanctions-related transaction exposure since 2024, countering recent media reports regarding the effectiveness of its regulatory controls. Binance released a comprehensive compliance update on February 23, 2026, revealing that its sanctions-related exposure dropped to just 0.009% of total exchange volume by July 2025. The exchange currently employs over 1,500 […]
While global investment flows focus on U.S. markets, excess liquidity has accumulated in emerging markets, causing Latin American exchanges to soar. Latin American indices have outperformed both broader emerging‑market benchmarks and the S&P 500, rising over 20 % this year after a rally that delivered a 55.67 % gain in 2025. Latin American Indices Score Huge Gains as Investors Look Away […]
Bitgo and New Frontier Labs have partnered to launch FYUSD, a regulated stablecoin designed to bring U.S. compliance standards to institutional markets across Asia. New Frontier Labs announced its strategic partnership with Bitgo Bank & Trust to introduce the FYUSD stablecoin. Bitgo serves as the primary issuer and custodian for the asset, which is structured […]
Voltage has launched Voltage Credit, a revolving line of credit that allows businesses to settle payments instantly via the Lightning Network while repaying in U.S. Dollars. Bitcoin infrastructure provider Voltage introduced Voltage Credit. The platform enables enterprises to tap into a revolving credit line to send payments that clear in seconds via the Lightning Network […]
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, El Salvador defends its continuous bitcoin purchases, Prospera faces an uncertain future in Honduras, and Argentina facilitates “mattress money” investments in crypto assets. ‘Not A Stock:’ El Salvador Defends Bitcoin Purchases Amid Market […]
The xStocks framework has exceeded $25 billion in total transaction volume, establishing a new liquidity benchmark for tokenized traditional assets on blockchain infrastructure. The Kraken-backed xStocks ecosystem reached a milestone $25 billion in total transaction volume on February 19, 2026, marking a shift in the adoption of tokenized U.S. equities. The platform currently supports over […]
While President Trump invoked a new round of tariffs under the authority of Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, analysts and experts say the conditions for invoking them are not met and that the matter is likely to return to the Supreme Court. Analysts: Trump’s New Tariff Regime Might Also Be Considered Illegal […]
Bitcoin is consolidating near $66K–$67K as extreme fear grips the market, even with hashrate at record highs and supply nearing 20 million coins. Debate over quantum safeguards and Satoshi’s coins adds philosophical tension, while Bitwise points to a $200T tokenization wave ahead. Coinbase pushes for U.S. regulatory clarity, and talk of Russia’s “return to the […]
At 8 a.m. on Saturday, bitcoin is trading between $67,974 and $68,138 per coin, commanding a market cap of $1.35 trillion, with $46.99 billion in 24-hour trading volume and an intraday range of $66,585 to $68,236. The world’s largest cryptocurrency is compressing just beneath a critical resistance band, and the charts suggest that this stalemate […]
Dollar-pegged tokens edged higher over the past week, pulling in roughly $703 million in fresh capital. Even with that bump, the sector remains down 0.61% month over month, a $1.9 billion dip that keeps the broader tally in check. Among the top ten stablecoin competitors over the last seven days, Blackrock’s BUIDL led the charge, […]
Polymarket has acquired Dome in a bid to supercharge its developer ecosystem and tighten its grip on the fast-growing prediction markets sector. Polymarket Aims to Strengthen Tech Stack With Dome Buy On Friday, Polymarket confirmed it purchased Dome, a Y Combinator-backed startup focused on unified API infrastructure for prediction markets. Financial terms were not disclosed, […]
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Binance has expanded its Binance Junior platform with new features that help families save and learn about cryptocurrency together. Parents retain full control, with oversight tools and annual transfer limits of $12,000 to ensure responsible use. New Tools for Saving and Spending Binance has announced updates to its Binance Junior platform, enhancing how families save […]
On Feb. 18, Donald Trump Jr. defended his family’s pivot to cryptocurrency, describing it as a survival tactic against a “Ponzi scheme” banking system that had deplatformed them. Mounting Political Scrutiny Donald Trump Jr. issued a defiant defense of his family’s digital asset ventures on Wednesday, Feb. 18, characterizing their pivot to cryptocurrency as a […]
DerivaDEX has officially commenced derivatives trading in Bermuda as the first decentralized exchange governed by a DAO to receive a formal regulatory license. DerivaDEX officially opened its decentralized derivatives platform in Hamilton, Bermuda, on February 17, 2026, following approval from the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA). The exchange utilizes a Decentralized Autonomous Organization ( DAO) governance […]
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has acquired token management platform Magna to integrate comprehensive vesting and distribution tools into its financial suite. Payward announced the acquisition of Magna on February 18, 2026, marking its sixth major deal within the past year. Magna remains a standalone platform under the Kraken umbrella, providing crypto-native teams with […]
Blockchain infrastructure company Kresus secured about $13 million from South Korea’s Hanwha Investment and Securities to expand enterprise digital wallets, real‑world asset tokenization and onchain financial workflows. Strategic Investment Kresus, a blockchain infrastructure company, has secured approximately $13 million (18 billion KRW) from South Korean firm Hanwha Investment & Securities. The deal builds on a […]
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Brevan Howard’s BH Digital Asset fund fell 29.5% in 2025, its worst annual performance since launching in 2021, as crypto markets and tech stocks were hit by AI‑driven disruption. Record Losses Follow Historic Gains Brevan Howard’s BH Digital Asset fund endured its worst year since launch, slumping nearly 30% in 2025 as a brutal downturn […]
Kraken connects its OTC desk to ICE Chat, embedding crypto liquidity into institutional trading workflows. Kraken announces on February 17, 2026 that it has integrated its over‑the‑counter (OTC) desk with ICE Chat, Intercontinental Exchange’s instant messaging platform, enabling ICE Chat’s network of over 120,000 clients to contact Kraken’s OTC desk within familiar real‑time communications used […]
Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, is organizing a trade alliance that would bring together the EU and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) to counter the growing influence of the Trump Administration on trade issues. Canada Prepares Mega Trade Alliance to Counter Trump’s Aggressive Trade Practices The Trump Administration’s aggressive trade […]
Crypto.com achieves ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management System. Crypto.com announced on February 16, 2026 that it has received ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification, the international standard for an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS), making it the first digital asset platform to attain this recognition for responsible AI governance and risk management. The certification complements […]
The Pentagon is considering cutting ties with Anthropic, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth close to designating the company a “supply‑chain risk.” Anthropic opposes the use of its AI model Claude in mass‑surveillance campaigns and fully autonomous military operations. Anthropic Clashes With the Pentagon Over Claude’s ‘Non-Ethical’ Uses Anthropic, one of the largest artificial intelligence (AI) companies, […]
Even after former U.S. President Barack Obama recently confirmed that aliens were real, prediction markets remain skeptical about an official disclosure from the U.S. government, at least during 2026. Polymarket bets give only a 10% of this happening. No Hope For Official Disclosure Even After Obama Claims Aliens Are Real While there have been developments […]
Prospera, a Zone for Employment and Economic Development (ZEDE) in Honduras that uses bitcoin as legal tender, faces uncertainty about its future after the highest court declared the framework that created it unconstitutional. Prospera Faces Uncertainty After Nasry Asfura’s Victory Prospera, a Honduran city founded to become a self-governing territory within the nation, faces uncertainty […]
Stephen Gandel believes that stablecoins rewards will not endanger the banking system and that estimates of deposit flight are excessive. Nonetheless, he acknowledged that the equity returns of banking institutions might be affected, as banks will be forced to pay higher interest rates. Analyst: Bank’s Stablecoin Reward-Tied Deposit Flight Numbers Are Flawed The discussion of […]
Animoca Brands obtains a Virtual Asset Service Provider license from VARA to offer regulated crypto services from Dubai. Animoca Brands announced on February 16, 2026 that it has received a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) License from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), authorizing the company to provide virtual asset Broker‑Dealer Services and virtual asset […]
Lightning Labs releases open‑source L402 tools enabling artificial intelligence (AI) agents to transact natively on the Lightning Network. Lightning Labs launched an open‑source agent tools repository and lnget CLI that let AI agents run Lightning nodes, pay L402‑gated APIs, host paid endpoints, and manage wallets via remote signers, with skills for macaroons and the Model […]
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, a strategic bitcoin reserve bill was introduced in the Brazilian Congress, Brazil prepares to tax stablecoins, and Argentina’s statistics chief resigns. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Allowing Brazil to Acquire up to 1 Million […]
Boerse Stuttgart Digital and Tradias plan a fully regulated merger to create a one‑stop European crypto infrastructure champion. Boerse Stuttgart Digital and Tradias announce a planned merger to form a Boerse Stuttgart Group unit headquartered in Frankfurt and Stuttgart, expected to complete in the second half of 2026; the deal combines about 300 employees and […]
The rumors of discussions on Russia’s return to the dollar system sparked speculation about the strength of the financial alternatives deployed to bypass sanctions. While the central bank denies being involved in such talks, the Kremlin clarified that Russia never left the dollar: it was excluded. Russia Denies Taking Part in Discussions About Using the […]
With bitcoin priced at $69,383 at press time, the digital asset carries a $1.38 trillion market capitalization, backed by $45.37 billion in 24-hour trading volume, while its intraday swing between $67,098 and $70,434 reflects a market still regaining its footing after a steep, multi-day pullback. Bitcoin Chart Outlook After tumbling more than 30% from the […]
The AI industry is following in the footsteps of crypto, putting money behind candidates considered capable of advancing its regulatory objectives. While industry giants are expected to spend millions before the upcoming midterms, not everyone is on the same side. AI Companies Set To Spend Over $145 Million To Support Candidates In The Upcoming Elections […]
Human.tech has integrated Wallet-as-a-Protocol (WaaP) onto the Sui blockchain, introducing a fully decentralized wallet execution layer that enables seedless, self-custodial wallets with familiar logins. Seamless Onboarding and Decentralized Infrastructure Privacy-first infrastructure provider Human.tech has announced the integration of Wallet-as-a-Protocol (WaaP) on the Sui blockchain. The rollout introduces a fully decentralized wallet execution layer on Sui, […]
The measure, described last week, would be submitted by Brazil’s Revenue Service for public consultation and would impose a 3.5% tax on both stablecoin purchases and remittances, treating them as foreign currency exchanges subject to the existing Tax on Financial Transactions (IOF). Brazil Prepares For Issuing Decree Taxing Stablecoin Purchases and Remittances The Brazilian crypto […]
A proposal that would have allowed workers to receive wages in digital wallets managed by payment providers was defeated after banks pressured lawmakers to exclude that option during debates over Argentina’s new labor law reform. No Choice: Digital Wallets Left Out as Eligible Payment Options in Labor Law Reform Argentina has failed to advance in […]Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase or sign up for a service, Bitcoin.com may receive a commission. Our editorial content is independent and based on objective analysis. As 2026 moves further into the first quarter, the top crypto exchanges continue to refine their platforms, raising standards […]
