Oobit Launches Real-Time Wallet-to-Bank Transfers to Bridge Stablecoins and Local Banking
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
Gate adds Malta payments license to expand EU fiat and stablecoin rails
The license allows Gate to execute payment transactions in the EU, including direct debits and credit transfers under PSD2 rules. Go to Source
Bitcoin ETFs regain momentum with $507M inflows as BTC reclaims $68K
The fresh inflows lift US Bitcoin ETFs toward a potential first weekly gain after five consecutive weeks of outflows totaling $3.8 billion. Go to Source
Kraken Debuts ‘Flexline’ Crypto-Secured Loans for Professional Traders
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
OCC proposal seeks to settle stablecoin yield debate, clearing way for CLARITY
The OCC’s proposal to implement the GENIUS Act would bar yield on payment stablecoins and introduce a rebuttable presumption against common issuer–affiliate reward structures. Go to Source
Adrian Wall of DSA Participates in Payments Innovation Alliance Winter Meeting and NAST Legislative Conference
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Washington, D.C., February 26, 2026 — The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing clear and ethical public policy, research and education surrounding emerging technologies, today announced its participation in two national forums on payments and digital asset governance: the Payments Innovation Alliance … Read more
Whale loses $8.2M trying to squeeze thin liquidity ARC market on Lighter
A massive leveraged long in the ARC perpetuals market collapsed on Lighter, triggering auto-deleveraging but limiting liquidity provider losses to about $75,000. Go to Source
Swiss Crypto Bank Sygnum Launches ‘Sygnum Select’ to Manage $100 Billion in Crypto Treasury Assets
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
Deutsche Bank-backed AllUnity launches Swiss franc stablecoin CHFAU
Initially available to institutions via the AllUnity Mint Platform, CHFAU stablecoin launches under MiCA compliance after securing a license from the German regulator, BaFin. Go to Source