February 23, 2026 @ 12:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On-chain data reveals that large Bitcoin holders are increasingly moving funds to centralized exchanges amid the cryptocurrency’s prolonged bearish conditions in early 2026. Analytics platform CryptoQuant highlighted this trend in a February 20 report, noting a sharp concentration of selling activity from major investors as… Read More

February 23, 2026 @ 11:50 am By JD Alois  |  

Eventually, Quantum computing is expected to change everything; older security protocols will fall to the wayside unless updated as the race continues between cyber attacks and the defenses that counter them. A recent X post citing Elon Musk’s statement indicates that Bitcoin, the world’s most… Read More

February 23, 2026 @ 9:56 am By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has updated Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (C&DIs) that impact Regulation A (Reg A). The update occurred last week (February 17, 2026) and is part of the SEC’s periodic process. These C&DIs serve as an interpretive resource for exempt securities… Read More

February 23, 2026 @ 9:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In response to surging institutional interest in digital assets, CME Group, the world’s derivatives marketplace, announced it will introduce continuous around-the-clock trading for its regulated cryptocurrency futures and options products. The expanded schedule is scheduled to take effect on May 29, 2026, subject to regulatory… Read More

February 23, 2026 @ 9:21 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Badge, the operating platform for Apple and Google Wallets, has raised $17.1 million, including a $13.8 million Series A led by TTV Capital with participation from Stripe, Synchrony Ventures, and Infinity Ventures, as well as a previously unannounced $3.3 million seed round from QED Investors… Read More

February 23, 2026 @ 9:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a shift reshaping the boundaries between technology-driven finance and traditional banking, cryptocurrency firms and fintechs are increasingly viewing bank acquisitions as an expedited pathway into established financial systems. This, according to an update from the WSJ, which noted that instead of enduring the protracted… Read More

February 23, 2026 @ 9:17 am By Michael Wong  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Corporation Finance issued revised staff interpretations on Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF), offering new guidance on how issuers can switch intermediary platforms, calculate fundraising caps, and comply with filing obligations for longer-running offerings. Reg CF was part of the… Read More

February 23, 2026 @ 8:35 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

RevSpring has acquired TrustCommerce, a provider of end-to-end integrated healthcare payment and security solutions. The combined company will accelerate innovation in financial engagement and integrated payments, helping provider and payer organizations simplify payment complexity, consolidate vendors, and improve operational control from transaction through reconciliation. “This… Read More

February 23, 2026 @ 8:34 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Payra, a B2B payments and accounts receivable automation platform, has raised a growth equity investment of $15 million from Edison Partners. Payra helps construction and building supplier companies modernize cash collection without replacing existing ERP systems. The company’s software integrates directly with accounting systems such… Read More

February 23, 2026 @ 8:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In February 2026, biometric technology provider iProov unveiled two major developments that reinforce its position at the forefront of secure identity verification. The company’s Dynamic Liveness solution became the world’s first and only system to earn both the CEN/TS 18099 High certification and Ingenium Level… Read More

February 23, 2026 @ 8:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

GoCardless has launched its Model Context Protocol (MCP), a tool that lets developers and merchants interact with its bank payment platform using everyday natural language. Announced recently this month, this AI-driven innovation marks a major shift in how businesses engage with complex payment systems, eliminating… Read More

February 23, 2026 @ 2:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a detailed analysis released on February 21, 2026, blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has shed new light on how several cryptocurrency platforms with deep ties to Russia continue to facilitate the circumvention of Western sanctions. These services enable Russian entities to convert rubles into digital… Read More

February 23, 2026 @ 1:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Earlier this month, Anthropic announced a massive $30 billion Series G funding round, pushing its post-money valuation to an astonishing $380 billion. Just five months after a $183 billion mark in September 2025, the AI company—founded in 2021 by former OpenAI researchers who left over… Read More

February 23, 2026 @ 12:31 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

PitchBook, a private capital market intelligence platform, this week announced the launch of PitchBook Valuation Estimates, a daily, standardized valuation framework designed to improve transparency in private markets by delivering a consistent, independent, and data-informed valuation signal across thousands of VC-backed companies. Built to reflect how markets are… Read More

February 23, 2026 @ 12:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move set to reshape online checkout experiences, eBay has teamed up with TrueLayer, a European provider of pay-by-bank solutions, to introduce direct bank payments for its UK customers. Announced on 19 February 2026, the collaboration makes pay-by-bank functionality available at eBay’s checkout, allowing… Read More

February 22, 2026 @ 8:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Regtech HYPR has recently indicated that in an environment being impacted by sophisticated cyber threats, organizations face mounting challenges in verifying identities during critical processes like hiring, onboarding, and account recovery. Fraudsters exploit stolen credentials, forged documents, synthetic identities, and advanced deepfakes to impersonate candidates… Read More

February 22, 2026 @ 7:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

This past week, eToro Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: ETOR) reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results on February 17, 2026, showcasing a resilient performance in a mixed market environment. The multi-asset trading platform highlighted its transition into a publicly listed company while advancing its vision… Read More

February 22, 2026 @ 6:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

February 21, 2026 marks the first anniversary of the largest confirmed cryptocurrency theft in history. On that day in 2025, hackers drained roughly $1.46 billion in digital assets from Dubai-based exchange ByBit. Blockchain intelligence firm Elliptic was among the first to link the attack to… Read More

February 22, 2026 @ 4:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Dutch payments Fintech Adyen (AMS: ADYEN) released its half-year results on February 12, 2026, highlighting steady expansion and operational excellence in a competitive fintech environment. The company reported net revenue of €1.27 billion for the second half of 2025, reflecting a 17% year-over-year increase on… Read More

February 22, 2026 @ 3:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A San Francisco federal judge has granted a significant victory to Evolve Bank & Trust by dismissing a fraud lawsuit brought against it by fintech company Yotta Technology, at least in federal court. The ruling, issued on February 18, 2026, by Judge Trina L. Thompson… Read More