February 20, 2026 @ 4:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

San Francisco-based data and AI focused firm Databricks noted this past week that it has delivered steady results, announcing on February 9, 2026, that it has exceeded a $5.4 billion annual revenue run-rate while posting more than 65% year-over-year growth in the fourth quarter. The… Read More

February 20, 2026 @ 2:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In closely timed addresses this month, senior officials at the Central Bank of Ireland have underscored the urgent need for Ireland to strengthen its economic foundations amid heightened global uncertainty. Governor Gabriel Makhlouf and Deputy Governor Vasileios Madouros emphasised that while the Irish economy enters… Read More

February 20, 2026 @ 1:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has mapped the latest patterns of artificial intelligence being turned against organizations and individuals. The report, part of an ongoing series tracking adversarial AI use, examines how threat actors are stealing model capabilities, enhancing conventional attacks, and embedding generative… Read More

February 20, 2026 @ 12:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The latest UK labor market figures released on 17 February 2026 point to a steadily cooling jobs market, strengthening the case for the Bank of England to resume cutting interest rates as soon as March, according to leading economists at KPMG UK. Yael Selfin, Vice… Read More

February 19, 2026 @ 11:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Peter Van Valkenburgh, Executive Director of Coin Center, highlighted a decisive shift in congressional debates over digital asset market structure. After months of negotiations on technical matters—including how to classify tokens, handle yield on stablecoins, and divide oversight between federal agencies—the discussion in the Senate… Read More

February 19, 2026 @ 10:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Modern Treasury has unveiled Payments, a payment service provider (PSP) that unifies fiat and stablecoin transactions under a single API. Announced recently this month, the platform promises to eliminate the fragmentation that has long plagued teams building money-movement features into their products. For years, developers… Read More

February 19, 2026 @ 9:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain infrastructure firm Eco recently spotlighted compelling on-chain data from Dune Analytics, revealing explosive growth in USDC activity. Across 49 queried networks, monthly USDC transactions jumped from 31 million in July 2024 to 613 million by January 2026—a 20-fold increase in just 18 months for… Read More

February 19, 2026 @ 7:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) CEO Vlad Tenev shared key updates on February 19, 2026, revealing that the company’s new blockchain initiative has already processed four million transactions during its opening week on testnet. This adoption highlights strong early momentum as developers dive into building applications… Read More

February 19, 2026 @ 7:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The year 2025 stands out as a pivotal moment in the enforcement of sanctions within the cryptocurrency sector, according to insights from blockchain analytics firm Elliptic. This period witnessed unprecedented actions by authorities, underscoring the growing intersection of digital assets with global security concerns. From… Read More

February 19, 2026 @ 7:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Figure Technology Solutions (Nasdaq: FIGR) has closed pricing for FGRD, the world’s first public equity security to be issued, listed, traded, and settled entirely on blockchain infrastructure. Announced on February 18, 2026, this development signals a profound shift away from centuries-old market structures toward a… Read More

February 19, 2026 @ 7:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In an advancement for tokenized real-world assets, World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has announced its collaboration with Securitize and DarGlobal to tokenize loan revenue interests in the Trump International Hotel & Resort, Maldives. This initiative, revealed on February 18, 2026, at the World Liberty Forum held… Read More

February 19, 2026 @ 7:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cryptocurrency platform Kraken recently made several announcements including a significant acquisition, the release of its latest Proof of Reserves report, and strong endorsement from U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis highlighting its contributions to Wyoming’s economy. These developments underscore Kraken’s ongoing efforts to expand its services, reinforce… Read More

February 19, 2026 @ 7:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On February 17, 2026, 21Shares, a global issuer of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products, marked a celebratory milestone at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York’s Times Square. President Duncan Moir rang the opening bell to honor the firm’s newly launched Dogecoin ETF, ticker TDOG—the only such product… Read More

February 19, 2026 @ 7:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

ACT Group has deployed Fenergo’s FinCrime Operating System. The leading global provider of environmental and decarbonization solutions, which also operates as a regulated financial intermediary in energy and commodities trading, completed the implementation in just three months. This rollout marks a significant upgrade from manual… Read More

February 19, 2026 @ 9:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

NoCFO has integrated Salt Edge’s Pay by Bank solution, enabling entrepreneurs and founder-led companies to handle payments, invoice approvals, cash flow tracking, and bookkeeping entirely within its AI-native platform. The collaboration, which is live in Finland and ready for NoCFO’s 2026 entry into Germany, eliminates… Read More

February 19, 2026 @ 8:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) has released the complete replay of its February 17, 2026, roadshow kickoff for Robinhood Ventures Fund I (RVI), giving retail investors an unfiltered look at one of the most ambitious efforts yet to open private-company investing to the masses. The livestream,… Read More

February 19, 2026 @ 8:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Insurtech Lemonade (NYSE: LMND) has reportedly delivered its strongest quarter to date in Q4 2025, showcasing positive momentum in premium growth, operational efficiency, and path to sustained profitability. Co-founder and President Shai Wininger highlighted the achievements in a detailed shareholder update shared on February 19,… Read More

February 19, 2026 @ 8:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

NatWest indicated that London’s prime property market is entering 2026 with a compelling message for discerning buyers: considerable value has returned to some of the capital’s most prestigious addresses. NatWest also pointed out in a blog post that according to the latest edition of Coutts’… Read More

February 19, 2026 @ 3:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Brookfield Corporation (NYSE:BN) has unveiled key financial outcomes for the year ending December 31, 2025, highlighting growth across its diverse operations. The company achieved $5.4 billion in distributable earnings before realizations, marking an 11% rise per share compared to the previous year. Overall distributable earnings… Read More

February 19, 2026 @ 3:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The British Business Bank has announced two significant investments this week, underscoring its commitment to fueling innovation across high-potential sectors. Recently, the Bank revealed a cornerstone commitment of up to £45 million to Redrice Ventures’ targeted £75 million Fund II, aimed at nurturing the UK’s… Read More