Lombard Launches Bitcoin Smart Accounts Linking Custody to DeFi
Lombard unveils Bitcoin Smart Accounts to recognize custodied BTC as onchain collateral, enabling decentralized finance ( DeFi) access without moving custody. Lombard announces Bitcoin Smart Accounts, a rail that lets BTC held in qualified custody, multi‑party computation (MPC) or self‑custody be used as onchain collateral across whitelisted protocols like lending network Morpho, while legal title … Read more
UK government appoints HSBC for tokenized bond pilot
The UK appointed HSBC Orion for its DIGIT pilot to explore blockchain bonds, aiming to improve efficiency, cut costs and boost security. Go to Source
Gen Z flirts with crypto to pay for dates this Valentine’s, survey finds
An OKX-commissioned Pollfish survey finds 13% of Gen Z have paid for dates with crypto, while many non-users cite a lack of a direct way to do so. Go to Source
Bangladesh Votes for a New Era While Millions Trade Crypto in the Shadows
Despite a total ban, the country has surged to 13th in global cryptocurrency adoption — and the new government may not be able to look away much longer. As Bangladesh Votes, a Crypto Underground Demands Recognition The following guest post was written by Nabil Sorkar, Verse Community Member. DHAKA, Bangladesh — On a sweltering Wednesday … Read more
Moonpay Launches Moonpay Deposits, Integrates With Telegram Wallet
Moonpay introduces Moonpay Deposits to simplify wallet‑to‑wallet crypto transfers and enable funding of TON Wallet in Wallet in Telegram. Moonpay on Feb. 11, 2026 launches Moonpay Deposits, a custody‑free deposit solution that swaps, bridges and routes tokens across blockchains so users can fund apps from any supported wallet; the feature is now available in TON … Read more
Bankers push OCC to slow crypto trust charters until GENIUS rules clarified
The American Bankers Association pressed the OCC to delay new national trust bank charters for crypto and stablecoin firms until the GENIUS Act framework is fully in place. Go to Source
Binance completes $1B Bitcoin conversion for SAFU emergency fund
Binance completed its $1 billion Bitcoin conversion for its emergency user fund as crypto sentiment hit record lows and smart money traders increased short exposure. Go to Source
ARK Invest adds $34M Robinhood stake as Bitcoin falls below $66K
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest bought nearly $50 million of Robinhood, Bullish and Circle shares as Bitcoin dipped and US spot BTC ETFs saw $276 million in outflows. Go to Source
Danske Bank Adds Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs to Trading Platform
Danske Bank enables customers in the EU to invest in bitcoin and ethereum via exchange‑traded products on its trading platform. Danske Bank announces that customers using Danske eBanking and Danske Mobile Banking can now buy selected exchange‑traded products (ETPs) tracking bitcoin and ethereum, offered by recognized providers and covered by Markets in Crypto‑Assets (MiCA) and … Read more