Coinbase and Robinhood are among nearly 30 private sector partners contributing talent to the US Tech Force, a two-year program deploying engineers to federal agencies.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said Bitcoin is likely to depart from its historical four-year cycle, citing structural changes in macro conditions and institutional adoption.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has launched consultations on proposed rules for crypto exchanges, lending, staking, and DeFi. Feedback is due by February 12, 2026, as the UK advances a comprehensive regulatory framework.
Digital asset platform Nexo has secured a multi-year sponsorship with Tennis Australia covering the Australian Open and the Summer of Tennis. The deal adds to a gradual return of crypto partnerships in global sports.
Gemini has rolled out prediction markets across all 50 US states through its affiliate Gemini Titan. The launch follows approval from the CFTC to operate as a designated contract market.
US spot XRP exchange-traded funds have surpassed $1 billion in cumulative inflows since launching in November. The milestone comes amid outflows from Bitcoin and Ether ETFs.
StraitX plans to launch XSGD and XUSD stablecoins on Solana in early 2026, enabling instant SGD-USD swaps and expanding blockchain-based forex activity.
MetaMask has rolled out native Bitcoin support, allowing users to transact directly with BTC inside the wallet. The move marks a significant expansion beyond its Ethereum roots.
Invesco and Galaxy Asset Management have launched the Invesco Galaxy Solana ETP, expanding regulated investment access to the Solana blockchain.
CME Group has introduced spot-quoted XRP and SOL futures, expanding its regulated crypto derivatives lineup aimed at precision trading and longer-dated exposure.
Ripple plans to extend its RLUSD stablecoin to major Layer 2 blockchains using Wormhole, signaling a push toward multichain institutional adoption.
Bhutan has signed an MoU with Cumberland DRW to support Bitcoin reserve management and explore broader digital asset infrastructure tied to sustainability goals.
Visa has introduced a global Stablecoins Advisory Practice to help banks, fintechs, and merchants integrate stablecoins amid rising institutional adoption and regulatory clarity.
JPMorgan Asset Management has launched its first tokenized money-market fund on Ethereum, signaling deeper institutional adoption of blockchain-based investment infrastructure.
South Korea’s financial regulator missed a key deadline to submit a stablecoin bill, extending uncertainty as lawmakers debate issuer eligibility and the central bank’s role.