The US-Iran Conflict Escalates: Oil Surges, Global Stocks Decline, Safe-Haven Assets Climb – Markets Update

The US-Iran Conflict Escalates: Oil Surges, Global Stocks Decline, Safe-Haven Assets Climb – Markets Update

Global financial markets reacted sharply to the ongoing US-Iran military confrontation, now in its early days following joint US-Israeli strikes that began late February 2026. The conflict has triggered disruptions in key energy transit routes, heightened geopolitical uncertainty, and prompted a broad shift toward defensive positions. Equity indices faced widespread selling pressure. S&P 500 futures […]

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VirPoint Unveils Hybrid AI Division: Fusing Machine Precision with Elite Human Financial Expertise

VirPoint Unveils Hybrid AI Division: Fusing Machine Precision with Elite Human Financial Expertise

LONDON, UK, 2nd March 2026, FinanceWire

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Guidewire Software and Sompo Group Strengthen Partnership with Major Cloud and AI Expansion

Guidewire Software and Sompo Group Strengthen Partnership with Major Cloud and AI Expansion

Guidewire Software (NYSE: GWRE), a leading provider of technology solutions for property and casualty (P&C) insurers worldwide, has deepened its collaboration with Sompo Group through a significant long-term agreement announced in February 2026. This expanded partnership focuses on accelerating Sompo’s worldwide transition to the Guidewire Cloud Platform. Sompo, a prominent Japanese insurance and reinsurance firm, […]

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The War Risk Insurance Landscape in Ukraine: Key Developments in 2025–2026

The War Risk Insurance Landscape in Ukraine: Key Developments in 2025–2026

War risk insurance (WRI) in Ukraine has undergone significant transformation during 2025 and into early 2026. Initial fragmented efforts have evolved into a more organized ecosystem, supported by government policies, collaborative ventures between public and private entities, global financial backing, and increasing involvement from local and international insurers. This progression plays a vital role in […]

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Navigating Crypto Volatility: How Contract-Based Staking and Real-World Asset Integration Provide Stability Options

Navigating Crypto Volatility: How Contract-Based Staking and Real-World Asset Integration Provide Stability Options

Amid ongoing market fluctuations, XRP has encountered substantial pressure, declining approximately 69% from its peak levels. This downturn has coincided with one of the most notable realized-loss periods since 2022, sparking discussions about possible local bottoms alongside persistent technical hurdles. While certain on-chain indicators suggest capitulation phases that historically precede rebounds, resistance levels remain firm, […]

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The OCC’s Proposed Stablecoin Rules Under GENIUS Act Raise Concerns for Crypto Platforms and Rewards Programs

The OCC’s Proposed Stablecoin Rules Under GENIUS Act Raise Concerns for Crypto Platforms and Rewards Programs

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has released a comprehensive notice of proposed rulemaking to carry out the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, enacted in July 2025. This 376-page document outlines supervisory standards for permitted payment stablecoin issuers under OCC jurisdiction, covering reserve requirements, risk management, custody […]

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Euroclear Acquires Minority Stake in Proxymity to Boost Digital Proxy Voting and Shareholder Communications

Euroclear Acquires Minority Stake in Proxymity to Boost Digital Proxy Voting and Shareholder Communications

Proxymity, a frontrunner in digital investor communications, and Euroclear, a leading financial market infrastructure provider, revealed a key collaboration on February 26, 2026. Euroclear secured a minority stake in Proxymity, positioning itself as a strategic shareholder while also adopting the platform as a client. This move follows Proxymity’s robust Series C funding closure in the […]

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Pipe Network Launches SolanaCDN: A Free, Open-Source Validator Client With Built-In Acceleration for Solana

Pipe Network Launches SolanaCDN: A Free, Open-Source Validator Client With Built-In Acceleration for Solana

San Francisco, CA, 26th February 2026, Chainwire

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Tether Invests $200M in Whop at $1.6B Valuation: Powering USDT Stablecoin Payments for 18M+ Users in Creator Economy

Tether Invests $200M in Whop at $1.6B Valuation: Powering USDT Stablecoin Payments for 18M+ Users in Creator Economy

Tether Investments has announced a $200 million strategic investment in Whop.com, the leading global internet marketplace for creators, entrepreneurs, and digital transactions. This deal values Whop at $1.6 billion and marks a major step in embedding stablecoin technology into mainstream online commerce. The partnership enables Whop to integrate Tether’s open-source Wallet Development Kit (WDK), delivering […]

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CENTFX receives Best ECN/STP Broker Award at IFX Expo 2026

CENTFX receives Best ECN/STP Broker Award at IFX Expo 2026

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26th February 2026, FinanceWire

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B2BINPAY Introduces B2BINPAY DeFi App, Non-Custodial Crypto Processing for Financial & Crypto-Native Platforms

B2BINPAY Introduces B2BINPAY DeFi App, Non-Custodial Crypto Processing for Financial & Crypto-Native Platforms

San Salvador, El Salvador, 26th February 2026, FinanceWire

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Crypto Funds See $4 Billion Outflows in 5-Week Streak: Investor Apathy Grows Amid Low Volumes and Regional Divide

Crypto Funds See $4 Billion Outflows in 5-Week Streak: Investor Apathy Grows Amid Low Volumes and Regional Divide

Digital asset investment products continued their downward trend, logging $288 million in net outflows during the most recent week, according to CoinShares’ weekly report. This extends the negative streak to five straight weeks, with total capital withdrawals reaching $4 billion. The figure, while substantial, trails the $6 billion pulled out during a similar timeframe in […]

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