Blockchain Analytics Platform Dune Integrates X Layer
Dune has added full support for X Layer, the high‑performance Ethereum Layer 2 built by OKX, making every transaction, contract deployment and bridge movement queryable on its platform. X Layer boasts up to 5,000 TPS, one‑second block times and near‑zero gas fees, offering developers a scalable, low‑cost environment. The integration unlocks metrics such as volume, gas usage and validator performance, enhancing transparency for builders and analysts. In parallel, the DeFi sector sees a valuation reset, highlighted by Infinex’s modest $3.2 M token sale.
Grow California: Crypto Advocates Look to Support Moderates, Some Republican Politicians in California
Grow California, a 501(c)(4) advocacy group co‑founded by crypto investors Tim Draper and Ripple co‑founder Chris Larsen, has raised $50 million to back moderate and some Republican politicians in the state. The group aims to curb California’s high‑tax trajectory, promote entrepreneurship,...
Alternative Inflation Measure Truflation Shows Inflation Dramatically Lower than Feds Believe
Truflation, an independent inflation data firm, reported a headline rate of 0.86% – the lowest since 2020 – far below the Federal Reserve’s 2.7% estimate. The Fed recently held rates steady, citing persistent inflation, while its upcoming leadership change could...
European Investment Platform PeerBerry Reports €50M in Interest Paid to Investors
PeerBerry reported €28 million of new loan funding in January, a modest rise from December. Investors earned roughly €882 000 in interest that month, bringing cumulative payouts since launch to over €50.7 million. The platform’s loan portfolio expanded 1 % to €117.2 million and attracted...
Nansen Launches Web Version of AI Agent to Improve Onchain Analysis and Trading
Blockchain analytics firm Nansen has launched its AI Agent on a web platform, extending the mobile‑first tool to desktop users. The conversational interface lets traders and analysts query on‑chain data, generate smart alerts, and even prepare swaps, with manual confirmation...
European Leveraged Loan Market Remained Relatively Stable in Past Year, Report Claims
PitchBook reports that the European leveraged loan market ended 2025 with relative stability, but emerging distress signals hint at future volatility. Default activity remained low overall, yet private‑credit defaults rose to 2.46% in Q4 and distress metrics edged higher. Yield...
Blockchain Security Firm CertiK Remains Focused on Enhancing Web3 Infrastructure
CertiK, a blockchain security leader valued at over $2 billion, is positioning itself as the trust backbone for the rapidly maturing Web3 ecosystem. Highlighted at the 2026 World Economic Forum, the firm is adopting public‑company practices to boost accountability and durability....
BitGo Celebrates Federal Bank Charter
BitGo (NYSE: BTGO) announced it is the first publicly traded company to receive a federal charter as a national trust bank, following its IPO on Jan. 22, 2026. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency approved the charter, allowing BitGo to...
CFO’s Like AI But Don’t Trust It: Report
A Wakefield Research survey of 100 mid‑market CFOs shows 60‑77% plan AI adoption, yet a profound trust gap hinders execution. While 96% cite time‑saving as AI's top benefit, only 14% fully trust AI to produce accurate accounting data, and 97%...
Mexican Fintech Clip Releases Tap to Pay for Android
Mexican fintech Clip launched a Tap to Pay solution for Android, turning smartphones into contactless point‑of‑sale terminals. The feature, available to all Clip merchants in early February 2026, lets small and medium businesses accept NFC card or wallet payments without...
Grayscale Investments Examines Role of Smart Contract Platforms in Web3 Ecosystem
Grayscale Investments released an update highlighting smart‑contract platforms as the backbone of the Web3 ecosystem, now representing roughly 70% of crypto market capitalization outside Bitcoin, or about $650 billion. The firm notes that these networks have delivered 30%‑40% annualized returns over...
Global Fintech Adyen and Raptor Join Forces to Streamline Business Processes in Singapore’s Retail Sector
Global fintech Adyen has partnered with Singapore POS provider Raptor to embed its payment platform into Raptor's systems, targeting the city’s service‑sector SMEs. The integration offers unified reporting, omnichannel cashless processing, and advanced analytics, addressing the payment‑reconciliation challenges cited by...
FLock.io, Blockchain for Good Alliance to Partner on Decentralized AI, Blockchain, and Public Benefit
FLock.io has been named the Strategic AI Partner of the Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA), a Bybit‑backed nonprofit that promotes blockchain‑driven social impact. The partnership will focus on decentralized, privacy‑preserving AI solutions and explore joint initiatives such as the AI‑and‑Blockchain...
Crowdfunding: Study Identifies Top Predictors of Success
Durham University researchers used machine‑learning to analyze 144 successful equity crowdfunding campaigns on China’s Dreammove platform between 2014 and 2019. They identified clear financial disclosures, realistic funding targets, concise messaging, authentic storytelling, and professional visuals as key success drivers. Quantitative...
EWA Becoming Expectation: Report
Everest Group’s latest report shows earned wage access (EWA) has shifted from a niche perk to a mainstream workforce benefit. While 77% of employers now offer EWA, 83% admit their broader wellness programs struggle to prove financial impact. The study...
Singapore Card Payments Seen Growing 7.2% Annually Through 2029: Report
Card payments in Singapore are projected to grow at a 7.2% compound annual growth rate from 2025 to 2029, reaching S$209.2 billion by the end of the period. In 2025 the market already rose 6.2% year‑on‑year to S$158.2 billion, driven by stronger...
Nomura Scales Back Crypto Exposure Following Losses at European Division
Nomura Holdings announced it will reduce its cryptocurrency exposure and tighten risk controls after its European subsidiary, Laser Digital, posted losses in Q3 2025. CFO Hiroyuki Moriuchi said the pullback aims to curb short‑term profit volatility while reaffirming the bank’s...
Tether Reports $10B+ Profits in Past Year, $6.3B in “Excess” Reserves, $141B Exposure in US Treasury Holdings
Tether disclosed its 2025 financial results, posting more than $10 billion in net profit and building $6.3 billion of excess reserves. The stablecoin’s supply surged to $186 billion, driven by a $50 billion issuance year, while its U.S. Treasury exposure climbed to $141 billion, the...
Lithic, Stearns Bank Announce BIN Partnership
Card‑issuer platform Lithic announced a partnership with Minnesota‑based Stearns Bank, which will act as the BIN sponsor for Lithic’s program‑managed card services across major payment networks. The collaboration gives fintech companies enterprise‑grade infrastructure to launch both consumer and commercial card...
Falcon Finance Unveils $50 Million Fund to Boost Tokenized Asset Yield Ecosystems
Falcon Finance announced a $50 million ecosystem fund to accelerate tokenized asset yield infrastructure, targeting Treasury, gold, and other real‑world assets. The fund splits $25 million in direct capital and $25 million in vested FF tokens, incentivizing developers on Ethereum and BNB Chain....
Crypto Hardware Wallet Maker Ledger Strengthens Wallet Security with New BIP32 Derivation Rules
Ledger announced new BIP32 derivation rules that require hardened prefixes for its Bitcoin, Dogecoin and Bitcoin Cash applications. The change isolates each app’s key subtree, preventing cross‑application key exposure even if a single app is compromised. Enforcement begins on February 26...
FlexTecs Announces Cohere Capital Investment
FlexTecs, a recovery‑audit and payment‑accuracy firm, secured a strategic investment from Boston‑based private‑equity firm Cohere Capital. The company reviews over $1 trillion in client transactions and prevents more than $1 billion in incorrect payments each year. The funding will accelerate growth of...
Growfin, Credit Pulse Announce AR Partnership
Growfin, an AI‑native accounts‑receivable automation firm, has partnered with Credit Pulse, an AI‑powered credit risk platform, to combine predictive credit scoring with end‑to‑end AR automation. Leveraging Agentic AI, the alliance aims to improve cash‑flow efficiency, reduce days sales outstanding, and...
Statement on Jury’s Verdict in Trial of R. Brian Watson and Northstar Commercial Partners
The U.S. District Court jury delivered its verdict in the securities‑fraud trial of R. Brian Watson and Northstar Commercial Partners, finding the defendants not liable for the alleged misrepresentations. The press release from the SEC highlights the jury’s decision and...
Amboss Launches RailsX DEX
Amboss Technologies unveiled RailsX, the first Lightning‑native peer‑to‑peer decentralized exchange, at the PlanB Forum in El Salvador. The platform enables atomic swaps between Bitcoin and stablecoins using Lightning channels and Taproot Assets, drawing liquidity from Amboss’s Magma marketplace. RailsX also integrates...
APAC Compliance Teams Rely on Manual Processes Despite Increasing AI Adoption, Report Claims
A new Fenergo survey of 110 APAC compliance professionals shows that 66% still depend on manual workflows, causing delays and high false‑positive rates in KYC and AML checks. While 54% are actively scouting AI solutions, only 34% have begun deploying...
VenHub Global Raised Funds Under Reg CF on Issuance Sees Shares Trade on Nasdaq
VenHub Global (NASDAQ: VHUB) launched on Nasdaq via a direct listing after raising $2.735 million through a Regulation Crowdfunding offering on Issuance. The stock opened above $40 but quickly fell to just over $7 per share. VenHub builds fully automated robotic smart...
Regtech Prove Shares Insights on Combatting Fraudulent Activities on Gaming Platforms During Super Bowl
Regtech firm Prove warns that the Super Bowl’s evolution into a months‑long betting marathon is amplifying fraud risks for gaming platforms. The surge in sign‑ups, logins and transactions on game day attracts credential‑theft attacks, with multi‑factor authentication being evaded in...
UK Based Sovereign AI Partners with Accenture, Palantir for AI Infrastructure Advancement in EMEA
Sovereign AI has entered a strategic partnership with Accenture and Palantir to build hyperscale AI data centers across the UK and broader EMEA region. The consortium will integrate Dell’s AI Factory platform and NVIDIA’s GPU hardware, while Palantir’s Chain Reaction...
Proptech Firm Propy Secures $100M Credit Facility to Enhance Real Estate Closing Process
Propy, the Miami‑based proptech platform, secured a $100 million credit facility led by Metropolitan Partners Group to accelerate its expansion. The financing will fund a roll‑up of title and escrow firms handling over $10 billion in annual transactions. Leveraging AI and blockchain,...
UK Private Capital Markets Surge Amid Economic Recovery : Research
PitchBook reports that the UK private‑capital market rebounded strongly in Q4 2025, driven by robust venture capital, private equity, and public‑market activity. Venture funding reached roughly $6.8 bn, highlighted by Revolut’s $3 bn round, the continent’s biggest deal of the year. Private‑equity...
Europe’s Digital Genesis Fund Targets Tokenization, Web3 and AI
The Digital Genesis Fund has launched as a Luxembourg SICAV‑RAIF aimed at marrying institutional capital with Web3, tokenization and AI-driven infrastructure. Its first compartment, MILC, brings €20 million of pre‑financing and a €35 million content library to tokenized media production and distribution....
Yuno Teams Up with Crypto.com to Enable Crypto Payments at Checkout
Yuno has partnered with Crypto.com to embed Crypto.com Pay into its payment platform, which already supports more than 1,000 payment options. The integration gives merchants instant access to Crypto.com’s 140 million‑user network and automatically converts crypto to fiat, eliminating volatility risk....
Jack Henry Partners with Bud Financial to Enhance Transaction Clarity in Digital Banking
Jack Henry & Associates has integrated Bud Financial’s Enrich technology into its Banno Digital Platform, launching a transaction‑enrichment feature that delivers clearer, categorized transaction data to community banks and credit unions. The tool automatically tags merchant names, spending categories, and...
Mesirow and Fundbox Join Forces to Boost Working Capital for Small Businesses
Mesirow Alternative Credit has partnered with fintech lender Fundbox to launch a forward‑flow facility that purchases Fundbox‑originated small‑business loans. The asset‑backed structure, managed through Mesirow Specialty Finance Fund VII, scales with Fundbox’s loan‑origination volume, expanding working‑capital access for U.S. entrepreneurs. By...
Saxo Bank Hit with Fine in Denmark Due to Money Laundering Claims
Saxo Bank, a Danish online trading firm with over €115 billion in client assets, was fined DKK 313 million (about $50 million) by the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority for AML compliance failures. The regulator cited inadequate due‑diligence on customer purpose and insufficient monitoring of...
Crypto Market Infrastructure Legislation, the Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act, Advances Out of Senate Agriculture Committee
The Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act, a crypto‑market‑infrastructure bill, cleared the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee on Jan. 29, 2026. Chairman John Boozman hailed the move as a step toward a comprehensive U.S. framework that safeguards consumers while supporting innovation. The...
Visa Spending Study Reveals How US Consumers Will Leverage AI to Spend on Winter Sports
Visa’s new study shows AI is reshaping how U.S. consumers plan winter travel ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics. Over half of respondents (55%) intend to use AI tools for their next snowy getaway, and 71% say the technology slashes planning...
British Business Bank Announces New Investments to Support UK Tech Sector
The British Business Bank announced two major investments: up to £10 million for Ascension Ventures through its Regional Angels Program and a further £15 million into fintech platform Stream. The Ascension deal targets early‑stage technology firms outside London, while Stream’s funding will...
Ireland’s M&A Landscape Expected to Remain Resilient in 2026 : Research
KPMG Ireland’s survey of more than 150 dealmakers indicates the Irish M&A market is entering 2026 with measured optimism. In 2025 the market recorded roughly 600 transactions, a 40% increase that outpaced both GDP growth and global M&A gains. Almost...
ECB Advances Integration of DLT, Blockchain Tech in Collateral Framework
The European Central Bank will start accepting distributed‑ledger‑technology (DLT) assets as eligible collateral for its credit operations on 30 March 2026. Eligible assets must be issued through central securities depositories (CSDs) that use DLT services and comply with existing Eurosystem standards, including...
BizBuySell, LoanBud Announce SBA Partnership
BizBuySell has teamed up with fintech lender LoanBud to pre‑qualify business‑for‑sale listings for Small Business Administration (SBA) financing, adding an “SBA Loan Eligible” badge to qualifying ads. The badge instantly signals that a listing’s financials meet SBA criteria, giving buyers...
UAE’s Wio Bank Teams Up with Fintech Pine Labs to Enhance Merchant Acquiring Infrastructure
Wio Bank, a UAE digital bank, has partnered with fintech Pine Labs to revamp its merchant acquiring infrastructure. The deal integrates Pine Labs' cloud‑based Credit+ platform, enabling faster merchant onboarding, instant settlements and multi‑payment acceptance. Built on microservices, Credit+ offers...
Blockchain Platform Nansen Partners with Sui to Enable Onchain Analytics
Nansen has integrated its AI‑driven on‑chain analytics platform with Sui, a high‑throughput Layer‑1 blockchain built on the Move language. The partnership delivers real‑time dashboards, wallet categorization, and social analytics that illuminate fund flows and token trends across DeFi, gaming, AI...
Regtech Prove Highlights Transformation of Identity Verification and Digital Onboarding Processes
Regtech firm Prove says identity verification is evolving from a single, static check to a continuous, adaptive process. The shift is driven by deepfake threats, AI‑powered fraud, real‑time payment demands, and multi‑device interactions. Prove argues that dynamic verification can maintain...
New England Automated Clearing House Launches TAPA, A Fiserv Training Program
The New England Automated Clearing House (NEACH) has teamed with Turningpoint Communications to launch the Treasury and Payments Academy (TAPA), a comprehensive training platform for treasury and payments expertise. TAPA is designed for relationship managers, sales officers, lenders and service...
SEC Issues Statement on Tokenized Securities
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission released a formal statement defining tokenized securities as financial instruments whose ownership records are kept on crypto networks. It distinguished two categories: securities tokenized by the issuer and those tokenized by unaffiliated third parties....
Bullish Partners with Liquid Mercury to Enable Institutional Crypto Derivatives Trading
Bullish (NYSE: BLSH) has partnered with Liquid Mercury to give institutional investors direct access to its high‑liquidity crypto derivatives suite. The integration links Liquid Mercury’s trading platform with Bullish’s pools, offering perpetuals, futures and a fast‑growing options market. Bullish’s options...
Alto IRA, Passthrough Partner to Bolster Access to Private Investments
Alto IRA, a self‑directed IRA custodian with roughly $2 billion in assets for over 30,000 investors, has partnered with compliance platform Passthrough to simplify private‑fund onboarding for retirement accounts. The integration merges Passthrough’s document, identity, and AML automation with Alto’s custodial...
Fintech Sector Remained Cautious as Investors Rotated Toward Clearer AI Initiatives Toward End of 2025 : Analysis
PitchBook’s Q4 2025 fintech outlook shows investors rotating toward AI‑enabled firms that can demonstrate clear paths to profitability. While the IPO market remained accessible, newcomers like Navan and Wealthfront posted mixed post‑IPO results, highlighting heightened performance expectations. High‑growth fintechs posted mid‑teens...