Exodus and MoonPay plan to launch a fully reserved US dollar stablecoin in early 2026 to support self-custodial, everyday digital payments.
Aave CEO Stani Kulechov outlined a 2026 roadmap centered on a major protocol upgrade, real-world asset expansion, and a consumer-facing mobile app.
Pakistan has signed a non-binding agreement with Binance to explore tokenizing up to $2 billion in state assets and advancing a national stablecoin framework.
The Bank of Canada has outlined strict expectations for stablecoins, signaling that only fully backed, transparent tokens will be permitted under forthcoming regulations.
KuCoin has signed a multiyear partnership with Tomorrowland festivals, using its new MiCA license to integrate crypto payments into major European live events.
HashKey Holdings made its public market debut in Hong Kong following a $206 million IPO, with shares experiencing sharp swings amid heavy investor demand and cautious trading.
Grayscale says growing regulatory clarity and macroeconomic pressures are positioning digital assets for deeper institutional adoption in 2026, reshaping how capital enters crypto markets.
Bhutan plans to allocate 10,000 bitcoin from its national reserves to support development of Gelephu Mindfulness City. The move formalizes bitcoin’s role in the country’s long-term economic strategy.
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.