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 […]
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Crypto Exchange Roundup: Best Platforms Heading Into March 2026
Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase or sign up for a service, Bitcoin.com may receive a commission. Our editorial content is independent and based on objective analysis. As 2026 moves further into the first quarter, the top crypto exchanges continue to refine their platforms, raising standards […]
Read MoreGate Obtains Malta Payment Institution License to Expand European Stablecoin Infrastructure
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 MoreMiner Weekly: $33B in Bonds Is Fueling the AI Megawatt Arms Race
If you want to understand the AI and data center boom in 2026, don’t just look at GPUs, megawatts, or backlog announcements. Look at the bond market. This article first appeared in Miner Weekly, a weekly newsletter by Blocksbridge Consulting curating the latest news in energy, compute, infrastructure, and data analysis from The Energy Mag. […]
Read MoreAllunity Launches EU-Compliant Swiss Franc Stablecoin
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 MoreUK Financial Conduct Authority Selects 4 Firms for Stablecoin Sandbox
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has chosen four companies to test stablecoin services under proposed regulations. The sandbox program will inform final UK stablecoin rules expected later in 2026. Revolut Among FCA Stablecoin Trial Participants The Financial Conduct Authority has selected four companies to participate in its stablecoin Regulatory Sandbox, marking a significant step in […]
Read MoreTether Invests in Whop to Expand Stablecoin Payments
Tether has made a strategic investment in Whop, a fast-growing online marketplace, to integrate stablecoin payments through its Wallet Development Kit. The move aims to expand digital dollar usage across millions of creators worldwide. Whop Integrates Tether Wallet for Global Settlements Tether is deepening its push into real-world commerce with a strategic investment in Whop, […]
Read MoreETHzilla Rebrands to Forum Markets, Pivots Toward Institutional Onchain Infrastructure
Effective March 2, 2026, ETHzilla Corporation will rebrand as Forum Markets, signaling a strategic pivot from an ethereum-based treasury model to a functional blockchain infrastructure provider. Navigating Treasury Turbulence and Institutional Exits ETHzilla Corporation has unveiled a new corporate identity, rebranding as Forum Markets Inc. and doing business simply as Forum. Pending Nasdaq approval, the […]
Read MoreCrypto ‘Liquidity Pools’ Mask $328 Million Ponzi Scheme, CEO Arrested
Federal prosecutors allege a massive cryptocurrency investment fraud that funneled hundreds of millions from investors into a lavish lifestyle, placing Goliath Ventures CEO Christopher Alexander Delgado at the center of a sweeping criminal case. $328M Crypto Ponzi Scheme Exposed: Goliath Ventures CEO Arrested in Federal Fraud Case Federal authorities continue to target large-scale financial fraud […]
Read MoreCFTC Cracks Down on Prediction Market Abuse as Insider Trading Cases Surface on Kalshi
Federal regulators are emphasizing oversight expectations for prediction markets, using recent enforcement activity on KalshiEX to signal that event contract trading faces the same insider trading, fraud, and market integrity standards as traditional derivatives markets. Kalshi Cases Prompt Federal Reminder: Prediction Markets Face Traditional Market Rules Federal derivatives regulators continue to scrutinize trading activity on […]
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