Latest FinTech & Blockchain News
Crypto Market Rebounds: BTC Up 4.31% to $69,045, ETH Rises 5.8% to $2,053
The crypto market rebounded in the past 12 hours, driven by renewed risk appetite and strong staking inflows. Solana led altcoins up 8.29%, with outperformers like KITE (+16.97%) and Humanity (+34.89%).
Dutch Parliament Advances 36% Crypto Capital Gains Tax Bill
The Dutch parliament moved forward a 36% crypto capital gains tax proposal, potentially raising outflow risks for investors. This regulatory development highlights ongoing global tax scrutiny on digital assets.
US CFTC Appoints Chainlink Co-Founder to Innovation Advisory Committee
The US CFTC named Chainlink's co-founder to its Innovation Advisory Committee, signaling increased regulatory engagement with DeFi protocols. This could foster deeper integration between traditional finance and blockchain.
Thailand SEC Approves Bitcoin and Digital Assets for Regulated Futures
Thailand's SEC greenlit Bitcoin and digital assets for regulated futures and options trading, expanding institutional access. This move supports broader adoption in Asia's financial markets.
Unloq Completes First Smart-Contract-Based Trade Financing Deal
Singapore-based Unloq executed its inaugural live smart-contract transaction funding commercial receivables with XUSD stablecoin. The deal bridges traditional trade finance gaps using blockchain for faster, transparent settlements.
Figure Markets Launches Secondary Offering of 4.23M Blockchain Shares
Figure Technology Solutions began marketing a secondary offering for up to 4,230,000 shares of Series A Blockchain Common Stock on February 13, 2026. The firm plans a $30M Class A stock repurchase and has originated over $22B in home equity via partners.
Avalanche Leads in RWA Tokenization with $1.3B TVL Surge
Avalanche's on-chain RWAs grew nearly 950% to over $1.3 billion in 2025, driven by BlackRock's $500M tokenized fund and Galaxy's $75M CLO. Protocol upgrades like Octane reduced fees by 99.6%, enhancing enterprise appeal.
Standard Chartered Predicts Bitcoin Drop to $50,000 Amid ETF Outflows
Standard Chartered forecasts Bitcoin falling to $50,000 and Ether to $1,400 short-term due to ETF outflows and macro pressures, despite early 2026's 23% BTC decline. Year-end targets cut to BTC $100,000 and ETH $4,000.
Ethereum Dominates RWA Tokenization with $14.6B in Assets
Ethereum hosts $14.6 billion in tradeable tokenized RWAs, up 16% in 30 days, positioning it as the leading hub. Upcoming 2026 upgrades will further improve scaling and efficiency for financial products.
Ripple Expands XRPL with EVM Sidechain for Smart Contracts
Ripple launched the XRPL EVM sidechain in June 2025 to enable Ethereum-compatible smart contracts while maintaining low costs. This targets financial institutions seeking programmable blockchain solutions.