Metamask, Mastercard Roll out Self-Custodial Crypto Card in US

Metamask and Mastercard have launched the Metamask Card nationwide in the United States, including New York for the first time, introducing a metal tier and onchain cashback rewards. Mastercard Powers Metamask Card Expansion to All 50 States Mastercard and Consensys announced the general availability of the Metamask Card across the United States on Thursday, marking […]

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Bitcoin ETFs Soar With $507 Million Inflow in Bullish Surge

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their rally with a $507 million inflow on Wednesday, while ether added $157 million. XRP and solana also saw strong demand, marking a second consecutive all-green session for crypto ETFs. Crypto ETFs Post Second Straight All-Green Day Momentum returned in force. For the second straight session, capital poured into crypto […]

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CoinRoutes Secures Strategic Investment and Partnership from Avenir Group to Advance Institutional Digital Asset Trading

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. CoinRoutes, the market-leading provider of algorithmic execution and intelligent order routing technology for institutional digital asset trading, today announced a strategic investment from and partnership with Avenir Group, a pioneering investment group dedicated to the strategic fusion of traditional finance and digital assets. CoinRoutes, established in […]

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ZachXBT Alleges Axiom Employees Misused Internal Tools to Track User Wallets

Onchain investigator ZachXBT on Thursday published a detailed X thread alleging that certain employees at Axiom abused internal tools to access user wallet data and potentially engage in insider trading. ZachXBT Investigation Points to Alleged Data Misuse ZachXBT posted the thread at 8:41 a.m. EST, naming Broox Bauer, known online as @WheresBroox, and describing him […]

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Morph Integrates Circle’s USDC and CCTP for Payment Infrastructure

USDC and Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol are set to launch on the Morph network, expanding dollar-denominated stablecoin settlement for payment-focused infrastructure. Circle to Issue USDC on Morph, Expanding Stablecoin Settlement The rollout introduces canonical USDC on Morph, issued by Circle’s regulated affiliates, establishing the stablecoin as a digital settlement asset across the network. The issuance […]

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Momentum Builds as Bitcoin Tests $70K for the Next Big Move

Bitcoin traded at $68,269 on Feb. 26, 2026, at 8 a.m. EST, pressing up against a stubborn resistance cluster that continues to dictate the short-term tone. The structure is constructive, momentum is attempting to pivot, and price is hovering in what seasoned traders would call a decision zone. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the daily chart, […]

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Mrbeast Editor and Former California Gubernatorial Candidate Hit With Multi-Year Kalshi Bans

The prediction market platform Kalshi had revealed that it recently banned and fined a former California gubernatorial candidate and a Mrbeast Youtube editor for insider trading. Detection and Surveillance The prediction market platform Kalshi announced Feb. 25 that it has blocked a former California gubernatorial candidate and an editor for the Youtube channel Mrbeast for […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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