Investment Platforms and Marketplaces

February 16, 2026 @ 5:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to significantly streamline operations, cryptocurrency exchange Gemini (NASDAQ:GEMI) has announced its withdrawal from several international markets, including the United Kingdom, European Union, and Australia. This decision, aimed at cutting costs and simplifying its global footprint, comes as the firm redirects its efforts… Read More

February 16, 2026 @ 4:32 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Webull (NASDAQ: BULL), owner of the Webull online investment platform, this week announced the global launch of its consolidated market data feed for overnight trading, designed to give investors greater transparency into liquidity and price discovery during the growing overnight U.S. equities trading session. Traditionally,… Read More

February 16, 2026 @ 1:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

LuLu Financial Holdings has joined forces with Bitpanda Technology Solutions to introduce digital asset trading to its customer network. This alliance aims to seamlessly blend crypto options into traditional financial tools, catering to a growing demand for diversified investment opportunities in emerging markets. The partnership… Read More

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 @ 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 @ 5:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

During the past year, Bondora Group solidified its position as an investment platform in Europe, delivering steady growth across its investing as well as lending platforms. The past year was reportedly marked by unprecedented investor engagement, several different product updates, and expansions that enhanced diversification… 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 11, 2026 @ 3:02 pm By JD Alois  |  

Blue Dot Investors has emerged from stealth to enable secondary transactions and access to capital for late-stage companies across various Fintech verticals. According to a release, Fintechs account for almost 20% of venture investments. As there are ‘hundreds” of profitable Fintch firms moving closer to… Read More

February 11, 2026 @ 8:44 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube, one of the leading online capital-raising platforms in the UK, will now offer issuers the option to raise as much capital on their marketplace as they want with the advent of new Public Offer Platforms. “a landmark moment for the UK’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.” In… Read More

February 11, 2026 @ 7:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mintos, the Latvian investment platform specializing in peer-to-peer lending and diversified assets, is making significant strides in the fintech landscape. As of early 2026, the company is pursuing expansions that could reshape its role in personal finance. These developments include initiating steps toward full banking… Read More

February 10, 2026 @ 10:56 am By JD Alois  |  

Blockchain.com says it will expand its UK business services following approval by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate as a “crypto asset business.” The company was founded in the UK. Last year, Blockchain.com was approved in the EU under MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation…. Read More

February 10, 2026 @ 9:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an ongoing industry-wide effort to blend traditional finance with blockchain technology, cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has introduced its xStocks product on 360X, a regulated marketplace for secondary trading operated by the Deutsche Börse Group. This development enables qualified users to engage in transactions involving tokenized… Read More

February 10, 2026 @ 1:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a seemingly steady start to the new year, electronic bond trading platform Trumid has reported solid results for January 2026, showcasing expansions in market presence, transaction volumes, and user involvement. The company’s average daily volume (ADV) climbed to a $9.9 billion, marking a 44%… Read More

February 9, 2026 @ 7:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has announced the integration of Ethereum and Arbitrum into its CeDeFi service. This update allows users to tap into promising on-chain tokens directly through their existing OKX accounts, bypassing the usual technical barriers associated with decentralized trading. By responding to user demands… Read More

February 8, 2026 @ 10:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Investment platform Betterment has fallen victim to a significant cyber intrusion, potentially compromising the personal details of approximately 1.4 million individuals. This incident underscores the persistent vulnerabilities in digital financial services, where even established firms can be targeted by sophisticated threat actors. The breach came… Read More

February 8, 2026 @ 1:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

South Korea’s cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb inadvertently distributed approximately 620,000 Bitcoins—valued at over $40 billion—to around 695 users during a routine promotional campaign. The mishap occurred when staff mistakenly credited accounts with 2,000 BTC per recipient instead of the intended modest cash prize of 2,000 Korean… Read More

February 6, 2026 @ 7:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets trading platform Bullish (NYSE: BLSH) has released its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings on February 5, 2026, showcasing a blend of operational growth and significant accounting losses driven by volatile cryptocurrency valuations. The company, which operates a regulated exchange for spot and derivatives trading, reported… Read More

February 5, 2026 @ 9:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Recent documents unsealed by the U.S. Department of Justice in February 2026 have brought to light a seemingly concerning detail from the early days of the cryptocurrency industry: Jeffrey Epstein‘s $3 million investment in Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) during its 2014 Series C funding round. This infusion… Read More

February 5, 2026 @ 3:50 pm By JD Alois  |  

Prediction markets have proven to be pretty effective in anticipating the outcome of various types of events. A huge event, at least in the US, is taking place this Sunday as the Super Bowl will kick off at 630PM ET in Santa Clara, California. This… Read More

February 5, 2026 @ 3:08 pm By JD Alois  |  

A class action lawsuit has been filed against prediction marketplace Polymarket, claiming illegal gambling. The suit was filed in the Southern District of New York, claiming that Polymarket is an unlicensed sports betting firm. The case has been filed with Lorenzo Miro of San Diego… Read More