Archives - February 2026

MARA Holdings announced a partnership to convert select US Bitcoin mining sites into AI-focused data centers, sending shares up nearly 16% in after-hours trading.

US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs reversed a multi-week outflow streak, drawing over $1 billion in net inflows across three trading sessions this week.

Tether and USD Coin dominate the stablecoin market, representing nearly 80% of the total $315 billion capitalization across nine major tokens.

Bitcoin’s recurring 10 AM sell-offs in New York ceased following a lawsuit against Jane Street over alleged Terra-era insider trading, coinciding with a $200 billion market surge.

The UK Financial Conduct Authority has selected four firms, including Revolut, to test stablecoin issuance and payments in a regulatory sandbox starting in Q1 2026. The initiative aims to shape the country’s final stablecoin framework.

US authorities seized over $61 million in USDT linked to a large-scale pig butchering fraud scheme, highlighting increased enforcement against crypto-enabled scams.

Payoneer has applied for a US national trust bank charter as fintech and crypto firms increasingly seek regulated pathways to offer stablecoin and custody services.

Stripe is reportedly exploring an acquisition of PayPal or parts of its business as competitive pressures and strategic shifts reshape the global payments landscape.

Meta is preparing to relaunch stablecoin payments later this year, leveraging a third-party vendor and a new wallet to navigate regulatory and operational challenges.

Bloomberg Intelligence estimates Coinbase’s USDC-related revenue could rise significantly if stablecoin payments adoption accelerates, even as lawmakers debate tighter yield rules.

ProShares’ GENIUS money market ETF posted $17 billion in first-day volume, highlighting rising demand for cash-management vehicles as tokenized funds and stablecoins reshape liquidity markets.

US lender Rate has introduced a mortgage product that allows verified cryptocurrency holdings to count toward underwriting requirements without requiring liquidation.

Prediction market data shows rising bearish sentiment on Bitcoin as its market cap declines and liquidity signals weaken across the broader crypto market.

NYDIG research indicates capital in crypto is concentrating around financial use cases, with fewer applications attracting durable investor interest. The shift may clarify long-term winners while reducing speculative breadth.

Binance says its exposure to sanctioned entities has fallen sharply since 2024 as the exchange intensifies compliance investments and regulatory alignment efforts.