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

Etoro Outperforms Expectations With Record Q4 Profit, Stock Rallies

Etoro shares jumped this week after the trading platform posted record fourth-quarter net income, even as cryptocurrency-related revenue declined sharply. ETOR Jumps Despite 38% Drop in Etoro’s Crypto Revenue The Israel-based multi-asset brokerage Etoro reported GAAP net income of $69 million for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2025, up 16% from $59 million a year … Read more

Binance and Franklin Templeton Launch Tokenized Fund Collateral for Institutions

Binance and Franklin Templeton have activated tokenized money market funds as off-exchange collateral, accelerating institutional crypto adoption and tightening the bridge between traditional finance and blockchain-based trading infrastructure. Franklin Templeton and Binance Expand Off-Exchange Trading Infrastructure Digital asset firms and asset managers are expanding institutional infrastructure as tokenization gains momentum. Crypto exchange Binance announced on … Read more

Backpack Exchange Founded By Ex‑FTX Staff Reaches $1 Billion Valuation, Announces Token Plan

Backpack, founded by former FTX employees, secures a reported $1 billion valuation and unveils a staged 1‑billion‑token launch tied to a U.S. Initial Public Offering (IPO). Backpack, a crypto exchange founded by former FTX employees, is reportedly in talks to raise $50 million and has reached a $1 billion valuation, aiming to expand tokenized asset … Read more

Beyond the Regulatory Pivot: Bybit BBU Head Maps ‘Trillion-Dollar’ Institutional Crypto Path

Yoyee Wang, head of Bybit’s Business‑to‑Business Unit, argues that U.S. regulatory clarity alone is insufficient for institutional crypto adoption. She also cautions that tokenization faces hurdles in delivering real value but foresees tokenized real‑world assets becoming standard collateral tools by 2030, enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. Closing the Operational Execution Gap As the … Read more

Bitrue Expands XRP Infrastructure as 10 New RLUSD Pairs Go Live

XRP momentum is accelerating as Bitrue deepens integration, rolls out new RLUSD trading pairs, and doubles down on positioning traders for a potential market recovery, reinforcing XRP’s role as a core growth asset in crypto markets. Bitrue Expands XRP and RLUSD Strategy as Adoption Optimism Builds Growing optimism around XRP adoption gained momentum as crypto … Read more

Bullish Logs $564M Q4 Loss as Bitcoin Options Volume Breaks $9B

This week, the crypto asset exchange Bullish reported a steep fourth-quarter net loss even as adjusted revenue, EBITDA, and activity in its bitcoin options market climbed sharply, pointing to a widening gap between headline results and underlying operating momentum. Bullish Earnings Reveal Options Growth Outpacing Accounting Pain On Thursday, Bullish said net income for the … Read more

Revolut Becomes a Digital Bank in Mexico as Part of Strategic Expansion

Revolut has begun offering full banking services in Mexico after receiving a banking license through a direct application. The neobank aims to cater to a digital-first market seeking a trusted alternative to traditional banking institutions. Revolut Reaches Milestone in Mexico, Becomes a Full Digital Bank Revolut, a fintech neobank institution headquartered in London, has become … Read more

Report: Russia Designates Ukrainian Crypto Exchange as ‘Undesirable’ Organization

Russia has designated Ukrainian crypto exchange WhiteBIT as an “undesirable organization,” banning its operations and criminalizing any association within the country. Allegations of Financing the Ukrainian Military The Russian Prosecutor General’s Office has reportedly designated the Ukrainian cryptocurrency exchange WhiteBIT as an “undesirable organization,” effectively outlawing its operations on Russian soil and criminalizing any association … Read more

Revolut Applies for Banking License in Peruvian Expansion Push

The company announced that this movie is part of its strategy to bring a local payment and banking alternative to Peru. Peru has a large level of smartphone penetration, but many Peruvians still lack access to financial services. Revolut Announces Expansion Push Into Peru, Applies for Local Banking License Finance apps and neobanks are turning … Read more