Monad hires former FalconX, BVNK and Optimism executives
The appointments add traditional finance and institutional crypto experience as the layer-1 blockchain scales its post-launch strategy.The Monad Foundation has...
Year: 2026
Binance holds 65% of CEX stablecoin reserves as outflows cool: CryptoQuant
Stablecoin outflows slow to $2 billion as Binance consolidates 65% of CEX liquidity, signaling capital concentration even amid the ongoing...
Africrypt founders back in South Africa years after platform collapse: Report
Investigators say Raees and Ameer Cajee are back in South Africa years after Africrypt’s collapse, while investors still struggle to...
Poland president vetoes MiCA bill again as crypto companies look to license abroad
President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a second MiCA crypto bill, saying it was “practically identical” to a previous version, leaving local...
Steak ‘n Shake says same-store sales rose ‘dramatically’ after Bitcoin rollout
American restaurant chain Steak ‘n Shake said its nine‑month burger‑to‑Bitcoin strategy has driven same‑store sales growth and a $15 million...
Metaplanet revenue jumps 738% as Bitcoin generates 95% of revenue
Metaplanet reported about $40 million in operating profit but still recorded a $619 million net loss amid the Bitcoin price...
Digital Asset Platform Crypto.com Receives AI Certification
Crypto.com achieves ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management System. Crypto.com announced on February 16, 2026 that it has...
Anthropic and the Pentagon Clash Over Claude’s Military and Mass‑Surveillance Uses
The Pentagon is considering cutting ties with Anthropic, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth close to designating the company a “supply‑chain risk.”...
Minara Hosts “AI × Web3 Innovation Night Tokyo,” Showcasing AI-Native Finance and the Next Wave of Stablecoin Adoption
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Tokyo, Japan — February 17, 2026 — Minara hosted its first...
Nexo Relaunches Yield, Exchange, Loyalty and Credit Lines in United States
Crypto wealth platform Nexo formally returns to the U.S., relaunching regulated Yield, Exchange, Loyalty, and crypto‑backed Credit Line products. Nexo...
Monero use holds despite delistings as darknet markets shift to XMR
TRM Labs says Monero usage remains above pre-2022 levels as darknet markets shift toward XMR, while unusual node behavior may...
SBI Holdings targets majority stake in Singapore crypto exchange Coinhako
Japan’s SBI Holdings has signed a letter of intent to buy a controlling stake in Singapore-licensed crypto exchange Coinhako.Japanese financial...
Stablecoins gain ground for paychecks and daily spending: BVNK report
A global survey of 4,658 crypto users found 39% receive income in stablecoins and 27% use them for payments, with...
DeFi lender ZeroLend shuts down, blames illiquid chains
ZeroLend founder “Ryker” says several blockchains the lending protocol operates on are now “inactive,” leading to periods where it has...
Vitalik Buterin: You Don’t Need to Agree With Me to Use Ethereum
TLDR: Buterin confirms users need no alignment with his views on AI, DeFi, or culture to use Ethereum. He argues...
