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Binance Defends Global Compliance Program Following Significant Reduction in Sanctions Exposure

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Binance has reported a 96.8% decrease in sanctions-related transaction exposure since 2024, countering recent media reports regarding the effectiveness of its regulatory controls. Binance released a comprehensive compliance update on February 23, 2026, revealing that its sanctions-related exposure dropped to just 0.009% of total exchange volume by July 2025. The exchange currently employs over 1,500 … Read more

Bitgo Appointed Issuer for FYUSD to Establish US Stablecoin Standards in Asia

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Bitgo and New Frontier Labs have partnered to launch FYUSD, a regulated stablecoin designed to bring U.S. compliance standards to institutional markets across Asia. New Frontier Labs announced its strategic partnership with Bitgo Bank & Trust to introduce the FYUSD stablecoin. Bitgo serves as the primary issuer and custodian for the asset, which is structured … Read more

Voltage Debuts Programmatic Revolving Credit Line for Lightning Network Payments

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Voltage has launched Voltage Credit, a revolving line of credit that allows businesses to settle payments instantly via the Lightning Network while repaying in U.S. Dollars. Bitcoin infrastructure provider Voltage introduced Voltage Credit. The platform enables enterprises to tap into a revolving credit line to send payments that clear in seconds via the Lightning Network … Read more

Kraken‑Backed Tokenized Stocks Surpasses $25 Billion in Volume

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The xStocks framework has exceeded $25 billion in total transaction volume, establishing a new liquidity benchmark for tokenized traditional assets on blockchain infrastructure. The Kraken-backed xStocks ecosystem reached a milestone $25 billion in total transaction volume on February 19, 2026, marking a shift in the adoption of tokenized U.S. equities. The platform currently supports over … Read more

MARA Holdings Completes Strategic Acquisition of Controlling Stake in French Computing Firm Exaion

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MARA Holdings has finalized its purchase of a 64% stake in Exaion from EDF Pulse Ventures, positioning the firm to lead European AI and high-performance computing infrastructure. MARA France completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Exaion on February 20, 2026, following formal regulatory approval from the French government. The partnership includes NJJ Capital, … Read more

DerivaDEX Debuts Regulated DAO-Governed Decentralized Exchange in Bermuda

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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

Payward Acquires Magna to Expand Kraken Token Lifecycle Infrastructure Services

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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

OpenAI and Paradigm Launch EVMbench to Measure AI Smart Contract Security

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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

Hyperliquid Policy Center Launches to Advance Decentralized Finance Infrastructure in Washington

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The Hyperliquid Policy Center officially debuts as an independent advocacy organization to promote regulated blockchain-based financial systems within the United States. The Hyperliquid Policy Center (HPC), a new research and advocacy group, officially launches in Washington, D.C., on February 18, 2026. Led by Chief Executive Officer Jake Chervinsky, the organization focuses on educating American lawmakers … Read more

TRM Labs Reveals Concentrated Illicit Networks as Stablecoins Exceed $1 Trillion Monthly Volume

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TRM Labs finds stablecoin volumes topped $1 trillion monthly in 2025 and illicit flows are highly concentrated. TRM Labs published an analysis showing stablecoin activity repeatedly exceeded $1 trillion monthly in 2025 while illicit entities received approximately $141 billion via stablecoin wallets, with $72 billion linked to the A7A5 token and sanctions‑related activity accounting for … Read more

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