Robinhood’s L2 testnet hits 4M transactions in first week, CEO says
Robinhood plans a mainnet launch later this year as the testnet hosts experimental assets, including stock-style tokens. Go to Source
Month: February 2026
Hacker returns $21M in Bitcoin stolen from South Korean authorities: Report
Local media reported that the stolen 320 Bitcoin was returned to a wallet controlled by authorities, with the unknown hacker seemingly having a sudden change of heart. Go to Source
DerivaDEX Debuts Regulated DAO-Governed Decentralized Exchange in Bermuda
DerivaDEX has officially commenced derivatives trading in Bermuda as the first decentralized exchange governed by a DAO to receive a formal regulatory license. DerivaDEX officially opened its decentralized derivatives platform in Hamilton, Bermuda, on February 17, 2026, following approval from the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA). The exchange utilizes a Decentralized Autonomous Organization ( DAO) governance … Read more
Morgan Stanley, other top holders add Bitmine exposure amid sell-off
Bitmine’s top holders continued to increase exposure, showing steady institutional demand for the largest Ether treasury company from Wall Street heavyweights. Go to Source
Payward Acquires Magna to Expand Kraken Token Lifecycle Infrastructure Services
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has acquired token management platform Magna to integrate comprehensive vesting and distribution tools into its financial suite. Payward announced the acquisition of Magna on February 18, 2026, marking its sixth major deal within the past year. Magna remains a standalone platform under the Kraken umbrella, providing crypto-native teams with … Read more
South Korea’s Hanwha Backs US Blockchain Firm Kresus With $13M Investment
Blockchain infrastructure company Kresus secured about $13 million from South Korea’s Hanwha Investment and Securities to expand enterprise digital wallets, real‑world asset tokenization and onchain financial workflows. Strategic Investment Kresus, a blockchain infrastructure company, has secured approximately $13 million (18 billion KRW) from South Korean firm Hanwha Investment & Securities. The deal builds on a … Read more
Ledn raises $188M in first Bitcoin-backed loan securitization: Bloomberg
The Bitcoin lender reportedly packaged thousands of Bitcoin-backed consumer loans into rated bonds, giving investors a new way to take crypto‑linked risk without holding BTC. Go to Source
Bitcoin ETFs see $133M outflows as sentiment stays in ‘extreme fear’
US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have shed $238 million this week, setting up the first five-week outflow streak since March 2025. Go to Source
Zora Officially Launches Its Revolutionary “Attention Market” On Solana In A Bold Multichain Expansion
Zora has officially launched its new “attention market” on the Solana blockchain, marking a bold and unexpected expansion beyond its historical ecosystem roots. The move signals a significant shift in the SocialFi landscape, as Zora introduces a platform that allows users to take positions on cultural trends, memes, ideas, and viral moments before they go … Read more
OpenAI and Paradigm Launch EVMbench to Measure AI Smart Contract Security
OpenAI and Paradigm have introduced EVMbench, a new benchmarking framework designed to evaluate the ability of AI agents to detect, patch, and exploit blockchain vulnerabilities. OpenAI and Paradigm officially launched EVMbench to address security risks in smart contracts that secure over $100 billion in crypto assets. The benchmark utilizes 120 curated vulnerabilities from 40 professional … Read more