News•Feb 26, 2026
Crypto Hedge Funds Emerge as Lifeline for Stressed Digital Asset Treasury Companies
Crypto hedge funds are emerging as a lifeline for digital‑asset treasury companies (DATCOs) after a sharp crypto downturn erased much of the upside from their buy‑and‑hold model. DATCOs raised more than $15 bn in 2023, but equity values have slumped 60‑70% since October as bitcoin and ether fell over 50%. To survive, firms are shifting capital to active, yield‑focused strategies rather than waiting for a bull market. Early performance shows hedge funds delivering modest gains while spot markets remain negative.
By Hedgeweek
News•Feb 26, 2026
US Regional Banks Build Tokenised Deposit Network
A consortium of five US regional banks—First Horizon, Huntington Bancshares, KeyCorp, M&T Bank and Old National Bancorp—has announced the creation of the Cari Network, a permissioned blockchain platform for tokenised deposits. The pilot will launch in the third quarter with...
By Finextra
News•Feb 26, 2026
“I’ve Never Been on Leave”: Busha Co-Founder Moyo Sodipo on Seven Years Building a Crypto Company
Busha co‑founder and COO Moyo Sodipo reflects on seven years of building Nigeria’s leading crypto exchange, highlighting how the COVID‑19 pandemic accelerated user growth and cemented the firm’s vision beyond a trend. He describes the personal sacrifices involved, noting he...
By TechCabal
News•Feb 26, 2026
CoreWeave Inc (CRWV) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Galaxy Digital reported a GAAP net loss of $241 million for 2025, but generated $34 million of adjusted EBITDA despite a 10% crypto market cap decline. Digital assets adjusted gross profit rose 67% year‑over‑year to $5 million, while Global Markets...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Feb 25, 2026
US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Could Lose 30% in One Ruling as Bitfinex Battle Intensifies
The U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is reported to hold about 328,372 BTC, valued at roughly $21.6 billion. Approximately 94,643 of those coins are tied to the 2016 Bitfinex hack and are subject to a court‑ordered restitution that could remove about 30 %...
By CryptoSlate
News•Feb 25, 2026
Singapore Sees Cyber Scams Soar 61% as Global Taskforce Warns of Widespread Crime
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) warned that cyber‑enabled fraud is now a top money‑laundering threat in 90% of the jurisdictions it assessed. Singapore alone saw a 61% jump in scam cases over the past two years, while the United...
By Finance Magnates Fintech
News•Feb 25, 2026
Is Crypto Growing Up? Tether Risk, Stripe’s Stablecoin Play, and the GENIUS Act Explained
Crypto is re‑entering startup discussions, but the focus has shifted from hype to regulation and infrastructure. At ETH Denver, low attendance underscored a market pause, while Washington’s GENIUS and Clarity Acts promise clearer stablecoin rules. Stripe is quietly assembling a...
By TechCrunch Crypto
News•Feb 25, 2026
What Early Bitcoin Architect Adam Back Thinks of This Cycle
Early Bitcoin pioneer Adam Back said volatility is normal given Bitcoin’s adoption cycle, even as regulatory clarity and institutional ETFs improve market access. He noted Bitcoin has fallen about 26% over the past year despite a more crypto‑friendly policy environment,...
By CoinDesk
News•Feb 25, 2026
Truist Offers Crypto Trading to Private Wealth Clients
Truist’s private‑wealth division is now offering spot Bitcoin exchange‑traded funds from Fidelity and BlackRock, both SEC‑registered. The ETFs give high‑net‑worth clients regulated crypto exposure through advisors or the self‑directed Truist Trade platform. The launch follows regulatory clarity from the GENIUS...
By PYMNTS
News•Feb 25, 2026
Blockfills Co-Founder and CEO Nicholas Hammer Has Stepped Down
Blockfills co‑founder and CEO Nicholas Hammer stepped down, with Joseph Perry named interim chief executive. The crypto lender disclosed $75 million in losses and halted client deposits and withdrawals on Feb 11, 2026. The firm, which processed $60 billion in 2025 trading volume,...
By CoinDesk
News•Feb 25, 2026
Blockchain Forensics: Recover Stolen Crypto Guide for 2026
The guide outlines immediate steps—freezing accounts, documenting the transaction hash, and securing credentials—to halt further loss after a crypto theft. It explains how to use blockchain explorers to trace stolen funds to destination addresses, often ending at regulated exchanges. Professional...
By TechBullion
News•Feb 25, 2026
CoinCraddle Enables Private XMR to BTC Swaps Enhancing User Privacy and Flexibility in Crypto Exchanges
CoinCraddle has launched private, non‑custodial swaps between Monero (XMR) and Bitcoin (BTC), allowing users to convert the privacy‑focused coin into the world’s most liquid cryptocurrency without any registration. The service offers instant execution, transparent fees starting at 0.3 % and supports...
By TechBullion
News•Feb 25, 2026
Safe Multisigs Offers SG-FORGE’s Euro Stablecoin to Boost On-Chain Savings
Safe Labs announced that its Safe{Wallet} will now support EUR CoinVertible, a euro‑pegged stablecoin issued by Societe Generale‑FORGE, through a dedicated Morpho vault. Users can deposit the stablecoin, earn DeFi yield, and access a limited‑time campaign offering extra EURCV rewards. Steakhouse Financial will...
By TechBullion
News•Feb 25, 2026
New Research Platform Quorix Delivers Insights on the Convergence of DeFi, AI, Biotech & Physical Intelligence
Quorix, a new private research platform, concentrates on the convergence of decentralized finance, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and physical intelligence. It delivers structured, forward‑looking analysis for venture capital funds, family offices, angel investors, and tech founders seeking cross‑sector insights. By mapping...
By TechBullion
News•Feb 25, 2026
Tokenized US Treasurys Rise by over $1B Since Start of 2026
Tokenized US Treasury market grew to $10.8 billion, up $1.9 billion since the start of 2026. The sector has expanded 50× since 2024, propelled by BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), now worth over $1.2 billion. Growth persisted despite a broad crypto...
By Cointelegraph
News•Feb 25, 2026
Billionaire Alan Howard’s Crypto Incubator WebN Closes Down
WebN Group, the blockchain incubator backed by billionaire Alan Howard, is shutting down after seeding a portfolio that includes KAIO, Twinstake, TruFin and Geometry. The venture studio also received backing from Nomura’s Laser Digital and has moved several staff members...
By CoinDesk
News•Feb 25, 2026
Enterprise-Grade Digital Asset Wallets to Watch in 2025: Features and Cost Considerations
Enterprises are shifting digital‑asset wallets from consumer‑grade tools to core financial infrastructure, emphasizing security, scalability, and compliance. Multi‑Party Computation (MPC) has become a standard for distributed transaction signing, reducing single points of failure. Vendors are evaluated on access controls, integration...
By Finance Monthly
News•Feb 25, 2026
Meta’s Digital Dollar Comeback Could Unlock a $1 Trillion Treasury Shift Washington Is Not Ready For
Meta is planning to introduce stablecoin‑based payments in the second half of 2026 by partnering with a third‑party provider, avoiding the need to issue its own token. The initiative leverages the 2025 GENIUS Act’s regulatory framework, positioning digital dollars as...
By CryptoSlate
News•Feb 25, 2026
Bitcoin Climbs Above $68,500, Circle Leads Crypto Stocks Higher, as Bounce Strengthens
Bitcoin surged past $68,500 on Wednesday, posting a 6% gain in 24 hours and wiping out the early‑week dip below $63,000. The rally lifted major altcoins, with Ethereum reclaiming the $2,000 level and several midsized tokens climbing over 10%. Derivative...
By CoinDesk
News•Feb 25, 2026
Bitcoin Daily Gains Near 5% as Analysis Eyes Bullish 'Rotation' From Gold
Bitcoin surged past $67,000 on Wednesday, posting a 4.5% daily gain despite fresh U.S. tariff announcements. The rally brought the price close to the 200‑week exponential moving average, now sitting around $68,330, a level analysts view as decisive support. Traders...
By Cointelegraph
News•Feb 25, 2026
Bitcoin Treasury Firm GD Culture Set to Sell BTC Holdings to Fund Share Buybacks
GD Culture Group’s board approved the sale of a portion of its 7,500‑bitcoin reserve to finance a $100 million share‑repurchase program. The Bitcoin stash, now worth roughly $497 million, reflects a $344 million unrealized loss from its $841.5 million acquisition cost. Management retains discretion...
By CoinDesk
News•Feb 25, 2026
Payoneer Applies for Bank Charter
Payoneer has filed an application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a U.S. national trust bank charter, to be branded as PAYO Digital Bank. The charter would let the firm issue, send and receive stablecoins, provide...
By Payments Dive
News•Feb 25, 2026
TBD Raises $3M in Funding
TBD, a New York‑based prediction‑market protocol provider, announced a $3 million funding round. The round was led by CMT Digital and ParaFi, with participation from Jump Crypto. The capital will be deployed to scale operations and accelerate development of its verified...
By FinSMEs
News•Feb 25, 2026
Strategy Yield Wrapper Lands in Europe as 21Shares Lists STRC ETP
21Shares has launched the Strategy Yield ETP (ticker STRC NA) on Euronext Amsterdam, giving European investors direct exposure to Michael Saylor’s Strategy preferred stock. The product is backed by Strategy’s 717,722 BTC treasury—valued around $47 billion—and offers a variable 11.25% annualized dividend. It marks...
By Cointelegraph
News•Feb 25, 2026
Revolut Among 4 Companies Chosen to Test Stablecoins in UK Sandbox
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has chosen Revolut, Monee Financial Technologies, ReStabilise and VVTX to join a dedicated stablecoin cohort within its regulatory sandbox. The four firms will test issuance, payments, wholesale settlement and crypto‑trading use cases in a controlled...
By Cointelegraph
News•Feb 25, 2026
Quantoz Partners with Visa to Unlock Stablecoin Spending at the Checkout
Quantoz Payments has become a direct Visa principal member, allowing it to issue virtual Visa debit cards and act as a BIN sponsor for fintechs. The partnership lets customers spend regulated e‑money and stablecoins on any Visa‑accepted merchant, including online,...
By The Fintech Times
News•Feb 25, 2026
South Korea Moves to Require Crypto, Stock Influencers to Disclose Holdings: Report
South Korea is drafting amendments to its capital market and virtual‑asset laws that will compel social‑media personalities who promote cryptocurrencies or stocks to disclose both their holdings and any compensation received. The rule targets individuals who repeatedly offer advice through...
By Cointelegraph
News•Feb 25, 2026
FG Nexus Sells Another $14M in Ether as Losses Mount on Treasury Bet
FG Nexus, a publicly listed Ethereum treasury firm, sold 7,550 ETH worth roughly $14 million, adding to a series of disposals that have locked in over $80 million in losses. The company originally accumulated 50,770 ETH at an average price of $3,860 per coin...
By Cointelegraph
News•Feb 25, 2026
Aave Governance Dispute Escalates as ACI and Aave Labs Publish Dueling Reports
A governance dispute has erupted in the Aave ecosystem as the Aave Chan Initiative (ACI) and Aave Labs released conflicting reports on the protocol’s historical funding and contributions. ACI’s transparency report estimates $86 million in lifetime capitalization for Aave Labs and...
By Cointelegraph
News•Feb 25, 2026
Sovos and Label Partner on CARF Reporting
Sovos and Label have teamed up to launch a joint CARF compliance solution for digital‑asset platforms, integrating Label’s CARF automation with Sovos’ 1099‑DA and broader tax reporting capabilities. The offering, branded Label CARF + Sovos 1099‑DA, automates onboarding, transaction aggregation, foreign‑exchange valuation...
By RegTech Analyst
News•Feb 25, 2026
Russia Moves to Bring Crypto Market Under Full State Control
Russia's central bank and finance ministry are drafting legislation to establish a fully regulated domestic cryptocurrency market. The bill, slated for Duma submission in March, would require licensed exchanges, depositories, brokers and asset managers under Central Bank supervision, taking effect...
By bne IntelliNews
News•Feb 25, 2026
What Is a Crypto Market Making Program and How to Choose the Right One
Crypto market‑making programs have moved from ad‑hoc trading to formalized partnerships between exchanges and professional liquidity providers. Platforms such as WhiteBIT set explicit performance metrics—spread width, order size, uptime—to ensure continuous quoting and stable order books. Infrastructure advances, especially crypto...
By The European Financial Review
News•Feb 25, 2026
Investing in Digital Assets Without Full Crypto Exposure>
Financial advisors are eager to tap the long‑term upside of digital assets but are constrained by volatility and client comfort. The industry is shifting from speculative token trades to real‑world blockchain applications in data centers, AI workloads, and fintech services....
By VanEck – Insights
News•Feb 25, 2026
6 Ways Crypto Betting Aligns With Fintech’s Rapid Innovation Culture
Crypto prediction markets are emerging as a fintech‑adjacent innovation, letting users bet on price thresholds using digital assets. These platforms mirror fintech’s rapid‑iteration cycles, permissionless onboarding, real‑time trading, automated clearing, micro‑sized contracts, and crowd‑driven data analytics. By treating probability as...
By Ventureburn
News•Feb 25, 2026
ETH Slides 35% in a Month as ETF Flows Turn Negative
Ethereum’s spot ETFs saw a sharp contraction, with holdings falling from over 6.1 million ETH in late January to about 5.8 million ETH by Feb. 23, trimming total assets from $18.6 billion to roughly $11.9 billion. The price of ETH dropped about 35% over the...
By The Defiant
News•Feb 24, 2026
Milo Hits $100million Milestone in Crypto Mortgages Following Record $12million Deal
Fintech firm Milo announced it has originated over $100 million in crypto‑backed mortgages, highlighted by a record $12 million single transaction. The company attributes its growth to AI‑enhanced underwriting, real‑time collateral monitoring, and a zero‑margin‑call track record. Interest rates average...
By The Fintech Times
News•Feb 24, 2026
Fluid Proposes Establishing a Foundation Funded by $3M Annual Grant From DAO
Fluid DAO’s governance has put forward a proposal to create a Cayman‑registered non‑profit foundation that would own the protocol’s smart‑contract code, front‑end, domains and trademarks. The foundation would be funded by a $250,000 monthly grant—about $3 million a year—drawn from the...
By The Defiant
News•Feb 24, 2026
21Shares Launches TSUI ETF on Nasdaq
21Shares has launched the TSUI exchange‑traded fund on Nasdaq, giving U.S. investors a regulated, spot‑based way to own the Sui (SUI) token. The ETF trades alongside traditional equities, allowing brokerage accounts to access crypto without custodial hurdles. At launch, SUI...
By The Defiant
News•Feb 24, 2026
Better Turns to Stablecoin for Warehouse Funding Alternative
Better.com announced it will use a US‑backed stablecoin to finance its mortgage warehouse line, marking a first for a major U.S. mortgage originator. The company plans to tap USDC on a public blockchain to raise short‑term capital, bypassing traditional bank...
By Inside Mortgage Finance
News•Feb 24, 2026
Crypto Markets Struggle as BTC Slips Below $64K
Bitcoin slipped below $64,000 on Feb. 24, pulling the total crypto market down 2.5% to roughly $2.27 trillion. The decline marked a 3% daily drop for BTC and a 6% weekly loss, with Ethereum and other top‑10 tokens also posting losses. Analysts...
By The Defiant
News•Feb 24, 2026
Meta Explores Stablecoin Revival, Eyes Partnership with Stripe
Meta has issued a request for proposals to launch a new stablecoin this year, signaling a revival of its earlier Libra/Diem ambitions. The company is reportedly exploring a partnership with payments leader Stripe to tap its infrastructure and expertise. This...
By The Defiant
News•Feb 24, 2026
Multifaceted Phishing Scheme Deceives Bitpanda Customers
Cybersecurity firm Cofense uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign that impersonates cryptocurrency broker Bitpanda. The fake site replicates Bitpanda’s login and adds a counterfeit multi‑factor authentication flow to harvest credentials, names, phone numbers, addresses, and birth dates. Attackers host the clone...
By Infosecurity Magazine
News•Feb 24, 2026
Crypto: US Outflows Extend Streak Amid Weak Volumes
Digital‑asset investment products saw a $288 million net outflow last week, extending a five‑week losing streak and bringing cumulative withdrawals to $4.0 billion. Trading volume fell to $17 billion, the lowest level since July 2025, indicating waning investor conviction. US investors led the outflows...
By ETF Trends (VettaFi)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Coinbase Adds Stock, ETF Trading as It Expands Beyond Crypto
Coinbase announced that U.S. customers can now trade stocks and ETFs on its platform alongside crypto. The service operates 24/5, offers commission‑free trades, and allows fractional shares starting at $1 using USD or USDC. The rollout follows the company’s “everything...
By CoinDesk
News•Feb 24, 2026
Your AI Is Getting a Bank Account: MoonPay Just Gave Bots the Power to Spend Money
MoonPay introduced MoonPay Agents, a non‑custodial, permissionless financial layer that lets AI agents control funded crypto wallets. Users complete a one‑time KYC and link a payment method, after which the AI can autonomously trade, swap and move funds. The service...
By CoinDesk
News•Feb 24, 2026
Cipher Digital Rebrands as It Pivots From Bitcoin Mining to HPC, Shares Slide
Cipher Digital, formerly Cipher Mining, reported Q4 revenue of $60 million and an adjusted loss of $0.14 per share, both missing analyst forecasts of $84.4 million and a $0.06 loss. The company announced a strategic pivot from bitcoin mining to high‑performance computing...
By CoinDesk
News•Feb 24, 2026
Canton Advances Cross-Border Repo to Free up $300 Trillion Assets via Tokenization
A consortium of leading financial institutions executed the first cross‑border, intraday repurchase agreement using tokenized U.K. government bonds on the Canton Network. The trade featured the inaugural cross‑currency swap of tokenized gilts for tokenized deposits, with smart contracts encoding interest...
By CoinDesk
News•Feb 24, 2026
A Coordinated Attack Caused the USD1 Peg Wobble but One Exchange Holds 93% Supply
World Liberty Financial’s USD1 stablecoin briefly slipped to $0.994 on Feb. 23, a 0.6% deviation that recovered within minutes. The company blamed a coordinated attack involving hacked co‑founder accounts, influencer‑driven fear, and large short positions. Binance holds roughly 93% of the...
By CryptoSlate
News•Feb 24, 2026
Crypto Payroll’s New Era: Moving From Liability to Strategic Asset
The Genius Act, effective July 2025, reclassifies stable‑coin payroll such as USDC as a standard wire transfer, ending offshore‑wallet tax evasion. The IRS now requires reporting via the new 1099‑DA form, creating an automatic data trail that triggers matching reviews....
By Human Resource Executive
News•Feb 24, 2026
ESMA Reminds Firms of Their Obligations Under CFD Product Intervention Measures Amid Rising Offerings of Perpetual Futures
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) issued a reminder that firms must verify whether newly offered perpetual futures and similar derivatives fall within the scope of existing CFD product‑intervention measures. The regulator highlights that many of these instruments, including...
By ESMA – Press