February 9, 2026 @ 7:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has announced the integration of Ethereum and Arbitrum into its CeDeFi service. This update allows users to tap into promising on-chain tokens directly through their existing OKX accounts, bypassing the usual technical barriers associated with decentralized trading. By responding to user demands… Read More

February 9, 2026 @ 5:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has highlighted significant vulnerabilities in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, particularly involving stablecoins and organized scam operations. With stablecoins surpassing a $300 billion market cap, they offer efficient cross-border payments but also serve as tools for illicit finance. Elliptic’s recent analyses reveal how… Read More

February 9, 2026 @ 5:47 pm By JD Alois  |  

The European Digital Finance Association (EDFA), a pan-European group representing over 2500 Fintechs, including investment crowdfunding platforms, has issued a letter urging the European Union (EU) to raise the securities crowdfunding threshold from the current €5 million to €12 million (~$14.3 million). The European Crowdfunding… Read More

February 9, 2026 @ 1:10 pm By JD Alois  |  

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) (NASDAQ:MSTR) has purchased more Bitcoin. The original digital asset treasury (DAT) firm has decided to buy more BTC during a period of volatility, when Bitcoin has lost a significant portion of its value. In an 8-K filed with the SEC on February… Read More

February 9, 2026 @ 12:57 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Omnispay, a UAE-based fintech focused on payments and cash-flow tools for small and medium-sized enterprises, has raised $2 million in a Pre-Series A round led by Infinity Value Capital Group, the company said. The fresh capital will fund product development and expansion as omnispay shifts… Read More

February 9, 2026 @ 12:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent profile by Fortune, Tether, the issuer of the world’s dominant stablecoin USDT, emerges as a fast-growing global entity with around $187 billion in assets under management. The digital assets focused company is eyeing significant expansion into the US market, bolstered by partnerships… Read More

February 9, 2026 @ 12:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In early February 2026, Chinese regulators (again) escalated their long-standing opposition to cryptocurrencies by issuing a joint statement from the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) and seven other agencies. The directive reportedly bans unauthorized offshore issuance of yuan-linked stablecoins and imposes strict vetting on tokens… Read More

February 9, 2026 @ 11:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Caitlyn Van Valin from Odyssey Trust has indicated that as we step into 2026, the Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, moving beyond its volatile history toward a more stable and professional era. The early 2020s saw an explosive surge,… Read More

February 9, 2026 @ 11:43 am By JD Alois  |  

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins is scheduled to testify in front of the House Financial Services Committee and the Senate Banking Committee later this week. As Congress holds oversight on the SEC, these are standard hearings. This will be Chairman Atkins’s first appearance before the two… Read More

February 9, 2026 @ 11:26 am By JD Alois  |  

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Market Participants Division has reissued CFTC Staff Letter 25-40 with a slight revision to the definition of “payment stablecoin.” According to the CFTC, the revision affects national trust banks, which may be permitted to issue payment stablecoins. Under the GENIUS… Read More

February 9, 2026 @ 11:17 am By JD Alois  |  

The Financial Technology Association (FTA) and the American Fintech Council (AFC) have submitted an Amicus Brief in Vickery v. Empower Finance, Inc. and Moss v. Cleo AI, Inc., case requesting that Earned Wage Access (EWA) be distinguished from loans. The groups submitted a brief to the Ninth Circuit… Read More

February 9, 2026 @ 10:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the unpredictable ecosystem of cryptocurrency-facilitated crime, significant updates highlight both the adaptability of underground markets and the intensifying efforts by authorities to dismantle them. Despite global enforcement pushes, TRM Labs noted that some platforms continue to thrive, while others face severe repercussions for their… Read More

February 9, 2026 @ 9:17 am By Michael Wong  |  

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb’s chief executive apologised to users after a recent Bitcoin overpayment incident, as the platform moved to compensate customers and strengthen internal controls. CEO Lee Jae-won said the company “sincerely apologizes for the concern and inconvenience caused,” adding that Bithumb would… Read More

February 9, 2026 @ 9:12 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, Kasada announced Account Intelligence, a product designed to detect account-level fraud and abuse. The goal is to prevent repeat abuse before it creates financial loss and unnecessary friction for real customers. Enterprises are facing account and business-logic abuse that existing bot and fraud… Read More

February 9, 2026 @ 9:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The the nascent ecosystem of blockchain and decentralized finance, security remains a paramount concern. Blockchain security firm CertiK has recently highlighted critical areas of risk: sophisticated physical coercion tactics known as wrench attacks and technical exploits in cross-chain protocols. These insights underscore the multifaceted nature… Read More

February 9, 2026 @ 9:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

France’s Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has issued a timely reminder to digital asset service providers (DASPs) about the impending end of a key transitional arrangement under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation. This update, released on February 5, 2026, emphasizes the need for prompt… Read More

February 9, 2026 @ 9:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG Germany claims that it is at the center of driving transformative solutions for public and private sectors. Recent insights from KPMG highlight advancements in artificial intelligence for effective government operations and operational efficiencies in banking, offering practical frameworks to navigate complex challenges. These developments… Read More

February 9, 2026 @ 9:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In another busy week for tech and finance entrepreneur Kris Marszalek, two significant announcements have now captured attention in the fast-growing AI and cryptocurrency sectors. As the founder and CEO of both Crypto.com and the newly established AI.com, Marszalek is steering various projects that blend… Read More

February 9, 2026 @ 9:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The United Kingdom’s financial sector is showing signs of adaptation and cautious positivity as outlined in recent reports from UK Finance. Amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, the organization’s latest Economic Review highlights tentative improvements in business sentiment, while another key update explores the expanding specialist buy-to-let… Read More

February 9, 2026 @ 7:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Over the years, Regtech SlowMist has emerged as a key player in safeguarding digital assets. Founded in 2018, by a group of network security professionals, the company says it has spent the past eight years navigating the tumultuous landscape of the industry. From boom-and-bust cycles… Read More