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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STARTRADER Launches PowerPlay Challenge for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

STARTRADER Launches PowerPlay Challenge for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 25th February 2026, FinanceWire

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XM Secures CMA License, Strengthening Its Regulatory Footprint in Kenya

XM Secures CMA License, Strengthening Its Regulatory Footprint in Kenya

Limassol, Cyprus, 24th February 2026, FinanceWire

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iPower Inc (NASDAQ: IPW) Enters Strategic MOU with Nanopulse for Crypto Infrastructure Hardware Distribution – Potential Recurring Revenue Growth in 2026

iPower Inc (NASDAQ: IPW) Enters Strategic MOU with Nanopulse for Crypto Infrastructure Hardware Distribution – Potential Recurring Revenue Growth in 2026

iPower Inc. (NASDAQ: IPW), a provider of supply chain solutions and e-commerce services for online brands, revealed a key step into the blockchain space on February 23, 2026. The company signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Nanopulse Technology Ltd., a specialist in developing equipment tailored for cryptocurrency and digital asset networks. This collaboration […]

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The MicroStrategy (MSTR) stock price is encountering heightened downside pressure amid institutional outflows, despite a partial rebound tied to its massive Bitcoin treasury.

The MicroStrategy (MSTR) stock price is encountering heightened downside pressure amid institutional outflows, despite a partial rebound tied to its massive Bitcoin treasury.

MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) shares have recovered roughly 30% from early February lows around $107, yet fresh challenges loom as major funds disclose significant reductions or complete disposals of positions via recent 13F filings. These quarterly reports, which lag by about 45 days, capture shifts during the prior period of price weakness. As of the latest […]

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Avoiding FOMO: Smart Strategies for Navigating Hype in Gold, Crypto, and AI Investments

Avoiding FOMO: Smart Strategies for Navigating Hype in Gold, Crypto, and AI Investments

Fear of missing out—commonly known as FOMO—continues to influence investor behavior across booming asset classes. In early 2026, hype surrounds artificial intelligence innovations, cryptocurrency recoveries, and precious metals rallies, often leading to impulsive choices that overlook risks. Recent examples highlight the dangers: Bitcoin (BTC-USD) experienced sharp declines after peaking higher in late 2025, dropping toward […]

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