Blockchain & Digital Assets

February 13, 2026 @ 11:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets platform OKX has recently shared updates that bridge personal finance with cultural trends and also intend to significantly bolster market infrastructure. Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has explored how knowledge of finances and digital currencies influences modern relationships, while also advocating for advanced compliance mechanisms… Read More

February 13, 2026 @ 11:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A federal court in Brooklyn has imposed a substantial penalty on the ex-leader of a prominent crypto firm. Braden John Karony, previously at the helm of SafeMoon US LLC, received a 100-month incarceration period for his role in a deceptive operation that misled numerous backers…. Read More

February 13, 2026 @ 10:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets exchange Kraken has rolled out a new service called Kraken 360. This comprehensive platform aims to streamline the often chaotic process of launching new protocols by offering a seamless, integrated suite of tools and expertise. Drawing on Kraken’s track record in managing secure,… Read More

February 13, 2026 @ 10:28 am By JD Alois  |  

In what is being described as a first-of-its-kind tri-party custody model, Anchorage Digital, Kamino, and Solana Company are collaborating to enable institutions to stake SOL. According to a release, the service will support institutions to access onchain borrowing without moving assets out of regulated custody,… Read More

February 13, 2026 @ 9:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs has indicated that Monero (XMR) continues to carve out somewhat of a unique niche in 2025, driven by its enhanced privacy mechanisms. TRM Labs explained that unlike transparent blockchains such as Bitcoin or Ethereum, where transaction details are openly visible, Monero employs advanced… Read More

February 13, 2026 @ 8:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Paxful Holdings Inc., a peer-to-peer virtual asset exchange that is no longer operational and has been processing withdrawals for the past few months, has been ordered to pay a $4 million criminal fine. The sentencing, handed down on February 10, 2026, follows the company’s admission… Read More

February 13, 2026 @ 8:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, once positioned himself as a visionary in the crypto and tech worlds. Before his empire crumbled amid allegations of massive fraud, SBF made several shrewd early investments that have since exploded in worth. These… Read More

February 12, 2026 @ 2:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In an effort to integrate traditional finance with decentralized protocols, asset management firm BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) has teamed up with tokenization platform Securitize and Uniswap Labs to facilitate direct on-chain trading of its BUIDL fund. This development represents BlackRock’s inaugural foray into leveraging decentralized finance (DeFi)… Read More

February 12, 2026 @ 10:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple Labs has submitted a detailed response to the U.S. Federal Reserve‘s request for input on a new payment account prototype. This initiative, outlined in Docket OP-1877, aims to enhance the efficiency and security of the nation’s financial infrastructure by allowing select non-bank entities, such… Read More

February 12, 2026 @ 10:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

S&P Global Ratings has issued preliminary assessments for notes issued by the Ledn Issuer Trust 2026-1. This development, announced on February 9, 2026, marks a step forward in recognizing bitcoin as viable collateral in structured credit products. The move highlights growing confidence among rating agencies… Read More

February 12, 2026 @ 10:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CryptoUK, the trade association for cryptocurrency and blockchain enterprises, has issued its formal reply to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Consultation Paper CP25/40. Released on December 16, 2025, this document outlines proposals to integrate essential crypto operations into the nation’s financial oversight system. The initiative… Read More

February 12, 2026 @ 10:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

France has introduced a new framework allowing individuals to use digital assets as collateral for Lombard loans. This development, effective since April 30, 2025, amends the French Monetary and Financial Code in order to permit the pledging of crypto-assets in exchange for euro-denominated loans from… Read More

February 12, 2026 @ 10:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) recently disclosed its financial outcomes for the fourth quarter and the entire year of 2025, highlighting substantial growth in several areas despite facing headwinds in cryptocurrency trading. The company achieved record-breaking figures in revenue, user engagement, and asset management, underscoring its… Read More

February 12, 2026 @ 9:55 am By JD Alois  |  

Taurus and Blockdaemon have announced a deal to integrate Blockdaemon’s institutional-grade staking services into the Taurus digital asset platform. Taurus states that the partnership will enable them to support staking services while retaining full control and ownership through their in-house custody solution, built for banks… Read More

February 12, 2026 @ 9:26 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK government has selected HSBC for its Digital Gilt Instrument (DIGIT) pilot program. The selection was made following a competitive review process. The UK government published its invitation to tender in October of last year. Lucy Rigby KC MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, said they… Read More

February 12, 2026 @ 8:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent noteworthy development for the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain technology, the total market capitalization of tokenized U.S. Treasuries has exceeded $10 billion. This achievement marks a rapid evolution in how government securities are being digitized and traded on decentralized platforms, reflecting… Read More

February 12, 2026 @ 7:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Agentic AI systems are shifting from experimental prototypes to everyday tools that handle tasks like scheduling, data scraping, and even financial transactions. However, this advancement brings significant vulnerabilities, as highlighted in a recent analysis by Ledger‘s Chief Technology Officer, Charles Guillemet. These autonomous agents, designed… Read More

February 12, 2026 @ 6:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech firm Ctrl Alt has been selected as a Synchronization Operator within the Bank of England‘s newly established Synchronization Lab. This move underscores the central bank’s commitment to modernizing the nation’s monetary framework by blending cutting-edge distributed ledger technology (DLT) with longstanding market systems. The… Read More

February 11, 2026 @ 3:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kalshi has emerged as key player focused on prediction markets, a platform where users bet on real-world outcomes to generate collective insights. Established seven years ago, the company was built on the conviction that crowd-sourced wisdom can cut through misinformation, prioritizing data-driven markets over subjective… Read More

February 11, 2026 @ 11:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fidelity Investments has introduced the Fidelity Digital Dollar (FIDD), a new stablecoin designed to provide stability and efficiency in the digital asset space. This development marks the company’s latest innovation in cryptocurrency, building on over a decade of experience since entering the sector in 2014…. Read More