Binance Chooses Greece as EU Base, Citing Talent and Security Advantages
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBinance is positioning Greece at the heart of its European expansion strategy, with co-CEO Richard Teng pointing to the country’s labour force and security environment as decisive factors in selecting a regulatory base within the European Union.
SBI Holdings Targets Q2 Launch for Trust Bank-Backed Yen Stablecoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJapan’s financial services giant SBI Holdings has teamed up with Startale Group to introduce JPYSC, a Japanese yen-denominated stablecoin backed by a trust bank and aimed at institutional and cross-border use cases.
Block to Slash 4,000 Jobs as Jack Dorsey Pushes AI-Led Overhaul
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBlock, the payments company led by co-founder Jack Dorsey, is set to eliminate around 4,000 positions as part of a sweeping restructuring driven by artificial intelligence.
MetaMask and Mastercard Roll Out Self-Custodial Crypto Payment Card in US With Onchain Cashback
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMetaMask is expanding further into everyday payments through a new partnership with Mastercard, launching a crypto-linked payment card for users in the US.
Market Overview & Institutional Flows
Reading Time: 2 minutesInstitutional sentiment shifted this week with notable outflows from major Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), while Solana saw net positive inflows, signaling some rotation within institutional capital.
Bitcoin Nears $70,000 as Nvidia-fueled Rebound Lifts Risk Assets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin climbed toward the $70,000 mark, breaking a three-session losing streak as investor appetite for risk returned alongside modest gains in equities.
Indiana Legislature Clears Bitcoin Rights Bill, Sends Measure to Governor
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLawmakers in Indiana have advanced a bill designed to expand crypto investment access for certain public retirement and savings plans while safeguarding residents’ rights to use digital assets.
OCC Moves to Activate GENIUS Act Framework, Invites Industry Input
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has put forward a formal proposal to carry out the provisions of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act).
Revolut to Trial Pound-linked Stablecoin Under UK Regulator Oversight
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRevolut will move forward with plans to test a British pound-pegged stablecoin in the UK, entering a regulatory trial overseen by the Financial Conduct Authority.
EU Markets Watchdog Flags Crypto Perpetual Contracts as Potential CFDs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe European Securities and Markets Authority has warned that many crypto perpetual derivatives may be captured by the European Union’s rules governing contracts for differences.
Meta Reportedly Plans Stablecoin Integration Across Its Platforms
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMeta Platforms is said to be revisiting its ambitions in digital finance, with plans to introduce stablecoin-based payments as early as this year.
21Shares Debuts Spot SUI ETF on Nasdaq, Expanding Access to Sui Exposure
Reading Time: < 1 minute21Shares has introduced a new exchange-traded fund tied to Sui, launching the 21Shares Spot SUI ETF as investor appetite for products linked to the blockchain continues to build.
Hong Kong Sets Timeline for Stablecoin Licensing and Broader Crypto Oversight
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHong Kong authorities will begin issuing stablecoin issuer licenses next month, marking a significant step in the city’s efforts to position itself as a regulated digital asset hub.
Canaan Acquires 49% Stake in Three Texas Mining Sites for $40 Million
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin mining hardware manufacturer Canaan has expanded its operational footprint in the United States, purchasing a 49 percent interest in three Texas-based mining projects from Cipher Mining for $39.75 million.
Standard Chartered Reaffirms $2T Stablecoin Forecast, Lowers T-Bill Demand Outlook
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAnalysts at Standard Chartered have reiterated their projection that the stablecoin market will expand to $2 trillion by the end of 2028.
Terraform Administrator Accuses Jane Street of Insider Trading in Terra Collapse
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe court-appointed administrator handling the bankruptcy of Terraform Labs has filed a lawsuit against trading giant Jane Street.
Crypto.com Wins Conditional Green Light for US National Trust Charter
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto.com has been granted conditional approval by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to pursue a national trust bank charter.
Austrian Watchdog Freezes KuCoin EU’s Client Onboarding
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKuCoin’s European operations have been dealt a setback after Austria’s top financial supervisor, the Austrian Financial Market Authority, ordered the exchange to stop engaging in new business activities over compliance deficiencies.
Investor Caution Persists as Digital Asset Funds Post Another Week of Net Redemptions
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDigital asset investment vehicles continued to lose ground, with $288m in net outflows recorded over the past week.
The Convergence of AI and Crypto: A New Financial Frontier
Reading Time: 4 minutesFrom smarter trading algorithms to AI-powered blockchains, the intersection of AI and crypto may define the next decade of digital finance.
Crypto Market Review: Week of February 17–22, 2026
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt was a bruising week for crypto markets, with digital assets failing to find any meaningful footing and sentiment sliding toward extreme fear.
Bitdeer Empties Bitcoin Treasury After Selling Final 943 BTC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitdeer Technologies has reduced its corporate Bitcoin holdings to zero after liquidating its remaining 943 BTC.
Crypto Exchange Network Accused of Helping Russia Evade Sanctions, Says Elliptic
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA group of five crypto exchanges is allegedly enabling Russians to bypass international sanctions, stepping in after the shutdown of the Russian platform Garantex last year.
Missouri Moves Bitcoin Reserve Bill Forward in Renewed Crypto Treasury Effort
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMissouri has advanced legislation aimed at establishing a state-level Bitcoin reserve, sending the proposal to the State House Commerce Committee after similar initiatives stalled last year.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record Fifth Straight Week of Outflows
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have posted their fifth consecutive week of net outflows, marking the longest such streak since the tariff-driven market turmoil of early 2025.
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