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
XRP Ledger Activates Permissioned DEX With XLS-81 As Institutional Trading Model Emerges
The XRP Ledger has introduced a new on-chain trading framework that signals a notable shift in how public blockchain infrastructure is adapting to institutional requirements. With the activation of XLS-81, the network now supports a permissioned decentralized exchange (DEX) that restricts participation to approved entities rather than operating as an open marketplace. The feature, often … Read more
Grayscale Launches First U.S. Sui Staking ETF As Institutional Access Expands
A new milestone in the evolution of crypto investment products is set to unfold as the first U.S. exchange-traded product focused on the Sui blockchain prepares to begin trading. The Grayscale Sui Staking ETF, trading under the ticker GSUI, introduces a structure designed to give investors direct exposure to SUI while also passing through staking … Read more
Hyperliquid Policy Center Launches to Advance Decentralized Finance Infrastructure in Washington
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