Latest FinTech & Blockchain News
BlockchainK2, Exos Financial, and Metalpha Announce Joint Venture for U.S. Institutional Digital Asset Market
BlockchainK2 Corp., Metalpha Technology, and Exos Financial signed an MOU to form a joint venture targeting U.S. institutional crypto-financial services. The partnership combines Metalpha's derivatives expertise, Exos's regulated banking led by ex-Credit Suisse CEO Brady Dougan, and BlockchainK2's tokenization tech. Leaders hailed it as a milestone for compliant digital asset offerings.
Figure Technology Solutions Blockchain FinTech Suffers Data Breach Affecting 1 Million Customers
Blockchain-based fintech Figure Technology Solutions confirmed a breach on February 13 via social engineering, exposing data of 967,200 customers including emails, names, DOB, addresses, and phones. Security researcher Troy Hunt reported the scale on Have I Been Pwned.
This highlights rising risks in blockchain fintech security.
Revolut to Trial Pound-Pegged Crypto Stablecoin in FCA Sandbox
Revolut will test a GBP-pegged stablecoin under the UK's FCA sandbox program, alongside Monee, ReStabilise, and VVTX, focusing on payments and trading. The trial excludes major banks amid BoE caution on stablecoins versus tokenized deposits.
Revolut aims to launch in the current quarter.
Bitcoin Crashes to $63K Lows in 2026 Amid Trump’s Kevin Warsh Fed Nomination
Bitcoin fell from $126K peak in Oct 2025 to $63K by late Feb 2026, triggered by Trump nominating Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair, signaling tighter policy and liquidity risks for crypto. Warsh's hawkish stance hit gold, equities, and crypto; stablecoins hit highs as safe havens.
Analysts see potential floor with rebound signals.
French Bank Registry FICOBA Breached, Exposing 1.2 Million Accounts
Hackers used stolen civil servant credentials to access France's FICOBA registry, leaking RIBs, IBANs, identities, addresses, and some tax IDs for 1.2M accounts. The Ministry of Finance restricted access post-detection but couldn't prevent exfiltration.
This underscores credential theft risks in fintech infrastructure.
ETHDenver 2026 Highlights Crypto's Shift to Regulation Over Hype
At ETHDenver 2026, discussions focused on U.S. policy, Tether/stablecoin scrutiny, and Stripe's crypto re-entry amid post-hype maturity. Founders prioritized compliance and utility over speculation as VC tightens.
Stablecoins face systemic risk oversight as TradFi bridges gaps.
Stripe Hits $1.9T Payment Volume in 2025, PayPal Acquisition Rumors Swirl
Stripe's 2025 letter reported $1.9T payment volume, up 34% YoY or 1.6% global GDP, fueling PayPal buyout talks. The fintech giant eyes deeper crypto integration post-ETHDenver signals.
Growth reflects payments' blockchain potential.
KBC Bank Partners Crypto Finance for Crypto Trading Services Launch
KBC Bank launched crypto trading via partnership with Crypto Finance, among Feb 2026's top fintech debuts. This enables institutional access to digital assets.
It aligns with rising TradFi-crypto bridges.
Nubank Secures OCC Approval to Advance US Launch
Brazil's Nubank gained U.S. OCC approval, progressing its American expansion in digital banking. This bolsters its global fintech footprint.
Approval marks regulatory win amid competitive U.S. market.
Stablecoins Surge as Crypto Safe Haven Despite Bitcoin Volatility
Stablecoin market caps hit all-time highs post-US GENIUS Act, drawing TradFi issuers for payments and on-chain trading. Capital parks on-chain amid BTC crash, signaling ecosystem resilience.
Growth expected with new use cases.
Ethiopia Launches Instant Payments with BPC, Boosting FinTech Access
Ethiopia debuted instant payments via BPC, enhancing financial inclusion in emerging markets. This fintech initiative targets efficient transactions.
It reflects global instant payment trends.