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Alchemy has launched a new “agentic” gateway that allows artificial intelligence (AI) agents to independently purchase compute credits and access blockchain data without any human intervention. Announced on February 26, 2026, the update introduces a programmatic payment flow using x402, an open-source payment standard developed by Coinbase. This protocol revives the dormant “402 Payment Required” … Read more
OKX has adopted Chainalysis Alterya, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered security solution designed to identify and block fraudulent transfers before funds leave the platform. OKX announced the expansion of its partnership with Chainalysis on February 26, 2026, shifting its security focus from reactive tracing to proactive prevention. By integrating the Alterya fraud prevention layer, OKX can … Read more
Gate has secured a Payment Institution license from the Malta Financial Services Authority, enabling the exchange to provide regulated payment services across the European Union. Gate announced on February 26, 2026, that its subsidiary, Gate Technology Ltd, received official authorization under the EU Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2). This achievement allows Gate to utilize passporting … Read more
Allunity has introduced CHFAU, a fully reserved Swiss Franc stablecoin designed for institutional payments and cross-border settlement under the European Union’s MiCAR framework. Frankfurt-based Allunity, a joint venture between DWS, Flow Traders, and Galaxy, announced the launch of CHFAU on February 26, 2026. Regulated by BaFin as an E-Money Institute, the firm developed this 1:1 … Read more
Oobit has introduced a new infrastructure layer that allows users to send stablecoins from self-custody wallets directly into local bank accounts with near-instant settlement. Announced on February 23, 2026, Oobit’s Wallet-to-Bank feature effectively removes the “banking wall” that typically delays crypto-to-fiat conversions. By bypassing the slow and costly legacy correspondent banking (SWIFT) system, Oobit routes … Read more
Kraken has launched Flexline, a flexible borrowing solution that allows Kraken Pro users to access liquidity by using their digital asset holdings as collateral without selling their positions. Announced on February 25, 2026, Flexline enables traders to post a wide variety of supported cryptocurrencies as collateral to instantly receive crypto or stablecoins. Unlike many restrictive … Read more
Sygnum Bank has introduced Sygnum Select, a discretionary mandate service designed to bring Swiss private banking standards to the rapidly growing $100 billion digital asset treasury sector. Announced on February 26, 2026, Sygnum Select targets crypto foundations, corporate treasuries, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals who currently manage over $100 billion in “unmanaged” digital assets. The service launches … Read more
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a formal warning to investment firms, clarifying that derivatives on crypto-assets marketed as “perpetual futures” are likely subject to the strict regulatory protections governing Contracts for Differences (CFDs). In a public statement released on February 24, 2026, the EU’s financial watchdog noted a sharp rise in … Read more
Numo has released a hardware-free Android application that allows merchants to accept Bitcoin payments using a contactless “tap-to-pay” experience powered by the Cashu protocol. Launched on February 24, 2026, the Numo point-of-sale (POS) app transforms any NFC-enabled Android device into a payment terminal. By leveraging Cashu, an open-source ecash protocol, the app enables a checkout … Read more
Moonpay has launched a non-custodial software layer that allows AI agents to manage wallets and execute onchain transactions autonomously. On February 24, 2026, Moonpay unveiled Moonpay Agents, a developer-focused tool built on the Moonpay CLI (Command Line Interface). The platform addresses a critical gap in the “agent economy” by providing artificial intelligence (AI) systems with … Read more