Crypto News Today: MetaMask’s Mastercard Bet, Aave’s Yield Twist, and DeepSnitch AI’s Pre-Launch Edge Over Aave and XRP in 2026

MetaMask launches Mastercard in 49 states, Grvt taps Aave, and all crypto news today corroborates predictions of DeepSnitch AI’s 1000x run at launch in early 2026. дальше »

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Ethereum Foundation launches Project Odin to support public goods teams

Ethereum Foundation launches Project Odin to help public goods teams diversify funding and reduce long term grant dependence. The post Ethereum Foundation launches Project Odin to support public goods teams appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Best Crypto Presale in 2026: Pepeto Raises $7.33M So Fast as Kraken Launches Crypto Loans and Bitcoin Tests the $70,000 Level

Crypto lending is back and capital is hunting for yield again. Kraken just launched Flexline, a crypto backed loan product offering fixed rates between 10% and 25% APR for up to two years. Collateral is stored in segregated wallets and included in Kraken’s Proof of Reserves attestations, as reported by CoinGecko. дальше »

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KuCoin Pay Launches on Zypto App, Expanding Global DeFi Access And Practical Crypto for Everyday Purchases

KuCoin integrated its platform on Zypto, a move aiming to give users seamless access to a wide variety of practical services they utilize in everyday life. дальше »

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0x Launches Cross-Chain API Beta to Power Agentic Swaps Across Blockchains

PRNewswire, PRNewswire, 26th February 2026, Chainwire

The post 0x Launches Cross-Chain API Beta to Power Agentic Swaps Across Blockchains appeared first on CaptainAltcoin.

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Bybit EU Launches “Bigger Return, Shorter Hold” Campaign Across the EEA

PRNewswire, PRNewswire, 26th February 2026, Chainwire

The post Bybit EU Launches “Bigger Return, Shorter Hold” Campaign Across the EEA appeared first on CaptainAltcoin.

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Wallet in Telegram rolls out BTC, ETH and USDT yield Vaults inside TON Wallet

Wallet in Telegram launches BTC, ETH and USDT Vaults inside TON Wallet, offering onchain yield with up to 18% APY to Telegram users. The post Wallet in Telegram rolls out BTC, ETH and USDT yield Vaults inside TON Wallet appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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MetaMask expands Mastercard crypto card across the US

MetaMask launches US wide card including New York, enabling self custodial crypto spending with Mastercard and a $199 metal tier. The post MetaMask expands Mastercard crypto card across the US appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Decibel activates mainnet perpetuals trading on Aptos with $50M in pre-deposits

Decibel launches a fully on-chain perpetuals exchange on Aptos Mainnet after a strong testnet with 700,000+ accounts and $50M+ pre-deposits. The post Decibel activates mainnet perpetuals trading on Aptos with $50M in pre-deposits appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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SolanaCDN: Pipe Network Launches Free, Open-Source Validator Client With Built-In Acceleration for Solana

Pipe Network, a global edge infrastructure company built on Solana, announced today that it has launched SolanaCDN, a free, open-source Solana validator client with an integrated CDN acceleration layer. дальше »

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Pipe Network Launches SolanaCDN: A Free, Open-Source Validator Client With Built-In Acceleration for Solana

San Francisco, CA, 26th February 2026, Chainwire дальше »

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Best Online Sportsbook: Spartans Casino Unveils Huge $2M Leaderboard After X7Dave Deal – DraftKings & Hard Rock Fall Behind

Discover how DraftKings and Hard Rock compare as Spartans launches a $2M leaderboard and $3M hypercar giveaway with X7Dave. дальше »

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Phemex AI Bot automates grid, Martingale and futures strategies

Phemex launches AI Bot in Feb 2026, automating grid strategies for 10m users under its AI-native initiative. Cryptocurrency exchange Phemex announced the launch of its AI Bot trading system, according to a company statement released Thursday, marking a development in… дальше »

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US senator launches probe into Binance over Iran, Russia sanctions claims

Binance rejected the allegations, saying it flags suspicious activity, enforces strict compliance procedures and does not permit Iranian users on the platform. дальше »

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U.S. senator launches inquiry into Binance’s alleged sanctions violations

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal announced a formal Senate inquiry into Binance after recent news reports revealed that the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange allegedly facilitated nearly $1.7 billion in transactions tied to sanctioned Iranian entities and Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” of… дальше »

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MoonPay launches non-custodial payment infrastructure for AI agents

Crypto payments platform MoonPay has introduced a new product designed to give artificial intelligence systems direct access to digital wallets and on-chain transactions. MoonPay Agents, a non-custodial software layer that enables AI agents to create wallets, manage funds, and trade… дальше »

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Will Bitcoin Go Back Up? New Token Launches Fail, but DeepSnitch AI Offers a 200x Alternative as BTC and ETH Show Their Age

Every trader wants to know, will Bitcoin go back up? As liquidity shifts and the overall Bitcoin recovery outlook remains highly debated, retail participants are frantically searching for the next generational wealth builder. дальше »

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MoonPay launches ‘Agents,’ giving AI systems wallets and onchain cash flow

MoonPay debuts infrastructure enabling AI agents to transact with stablecoins onchain as both crypto and non-crypto companies race to build the “agent economy.” дальше »

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Numo Launches Bitcoin Tap-to-Pay App for Merchants, Powered by Cashu

Bitcoin Magazine Numo Launches Bitcoin Tap-to-Pay App for Merchants, Powered by Cashu Numo has launched a free, open-source Android tap-to-pay app powered by Cashu that lets merchants accept Bitcoin via NFC and Lightning with no extra hardware or platform fees. дальше »

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Coinbase Launches 24/5 Stock and ETF Trading for All U.S. Users, Expanding Beyond Crypto

Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase Launches 24/5 Stock and ETF Trading for All U. S. Users, Expanding Beyond Crypto Coinbase has launched 24/5 commission-free stock and ETF trading for all U. дальше »

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Hashgraph Group launches Hedera-based tool for EU digital product passports

Hashgraph Group has launched a blockchain-based supply-chain traceability solution ahead of the EU’s Digital Product Passport requirements, some of which take effect beginning in 2027. дальше »

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Satlantis launches Bitcoin-native ticketing platform with built-in Lightning wallets

The events platform embeds Bitcoin Lightning wallets into each event, allowing organizers to issue tickets and accept BTC alongside fiat payments. дальше »

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Pharos Network launches RealFi Alliance to unify real-world asset markets

The RealFi Alliance could significantly enhance institutional adoption of tokenized assets by standardizing and scaling the RWA market. The post Pharos Network launches RealFi Alliance to unify real-world asset markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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XRP Ledger launches permissioned DEX, Strategy purchases $168M Bitcoin, Animoca secures Dubai license | Weekly recap

In this week’s edition of weekly recap, XRP Ledger activated a members-only decentralized exchange for regulated institutions, Strategy reported its fourth-largest Bitcoin purchase of the year and Animoca Brands obtained regulatory approval in Dubai. дальше »

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Crypto capital rotates from tokens to stocks as new launches struggle: DWF

More than 80% of 2025 token launches trade below listing price while IPO funding and M&A in the crypto sector surge, suggesting that investors prefer equity exposure. дальше »

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Sonic Labs launches Spawn to turn plain English prompts into dApps

Spawn democratizes web3 development, potentially accelerating innovation and adoption by enabling non-developers to create decentralized applications. The post Sonic Labs launches Spawn to turn plain English prompts into dApps appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Hyperliquid Policy Center Launches to Shape U.S. DeFi Regulation

Hyperliquid Launches DeFi Policy Advocacy Center in the US

The post Hyperliquid Policy Center Launches to Shape U.S. DeFi Regulation appeared first on Coinspeaker.

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Lunar Strategy and Whitelist Media Partner for Stronger Web3 Launches

Lunar Strategy joins Whitelist Media to strengthen Web3 project launches through CIS community access, coordinated execution, and end-to-end marketing support. дальше »

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ProShares launches GENIUS-compliant money market ETF for stablecoin issuers

ProShares has launched a new money market exchange-traded fund designed to help stablecoin issuers manage regulatory-compliant reserves backed by short-term U. S. Treasuries. The company said in a Feb. дальше »

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ORQO launches yield protocol on XRP Ledger, unlocking RLUSD utility

ORQO Group expands Soil to XRP Ledger, enabling RLUSD holders to earn fixed yield backed by tokenized real world assets. The post ORQO launches yield protocol on XRP Ledger, unlocking RLUSD utility appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Google launches Gemini 3.1 Pro with major reasoning upgrade

Gemini 3.1 Pro launches with advanced reasoning, scoring 77.1% on ARC-AGI-2, offering enhanced multimodal capabilities. The post Google launches Gemini 3.1 Pro with major reasoning upgrade appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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WLFI launches Trump Maldives RWA tokenization project

World Liberty Financial is expanding its real-world asset tokenization strategy with a blockchain-based investment linked to Trump International Hotel & Resort in the Maldives. The product converts loan revenue interests tied to the luxury resort into digital tokens designed for accredited and eligible investors. дальше »

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Hyperliquid launches Washington policy center to press for regulatory clarity

Decentralized perpetual futures exchange Hyperliquid has launched a new advocacy group in Washington to push for clearer rules around decentralized finance in Congress. The Hyperliquid Policy Center will be “dedicated to advancing a clear, regulated path for decentralized finance to… дальше »

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Modular Financial Infrastructure: The End of Monolithic Solutions and Vendor Lock-In

Neobanks chasing fast launches often get locked into rigid stacks. In 2026, modular, API-first architecture is replacing monoliths as flexibility becomes survival. дальше »

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From sell-offs to staking rewards - Inside Grayscale’s strategic SUI move!

Wall Street is moving from watching crypto to actively joining it.  Even with market volatility, institutions are finding ways to get into risk assets. Among these, ETF launches remain the go-to rThe post From sell-offs to staking rewards - Inside Grayscale’s strategic SUI move! appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Hyperliquid launches DeFi lobby amid ‘critical time’ for US policy

The Hyperliquid Policy Center says it will advocate on Capitol Hill for policies, particularly those related to perpetual derivatives and blockchain infrastructure. дальше »

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OpenAI launches benchmarking system for securing crypto tokens and smart contracts

OpenAI launches EVMbench with Paradigm to test AI on smart contract vulnerabilities and commits $10M to cybersecurity research. The post OpenAI launches benchmarking system for securing crypto tokens and smart contracts appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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FutureBit launches Apollo III, U.S.-Engineered Home Bitcoin Miner

Bitcoin Magazine FutureBit launches Apollo III, U. S. -Engineered Home Bitcoin Miner FutureBit launched the Apollo III today, a new home Bitcoin mining system combining a high-performance miner and a full Bitcoin node in a single desktop device. дальше »

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Hyperscale Data launches silver reserve plan targeting 100,000 ounces

Hyperscale Data plans to acquire up to 100,000 ounces of silver after a $35.4M raise as the metal trades near $77. The post Hyperscale Data launches silver reserve plan targeting 100,000 ounces appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Hyperliquid Launches Policy Center In Washington To Push Legal Framework For DeFi

The decentralized finance sector is gaining a new voice in U. S. policy circles as Hyperliquid establishes a dedicated policy organization aimed at shaping regulation for the industry. The newly formed Hyperliquid Policy Center is headquartered in Washington, D. дальше »

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Pump.fun overhauls creator fees, launches trader ‘cashback coins’

Solana-based token launch platform Pump.fun is changing how creator fees work, giving users the ability to decide whether token deployers or traders should receive fee rewards. Pump.fun lets traders take the fees with new cashback model In a post on… дальше »

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Digital Chamber launches working group eyeing federal preemption in prediction market dispute

The Digital Chamber, a Washington-based blockchain advocacy group, has established a dedicated Prediction Markets Working Group that would lobby for federal oversight regarding prediction markets, which remain at the center of a jurisdictional tug-of-war across the United States. “The absence… дальше »

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Zora launches Solana-based “attention markets” platform

Zora has launched a new product called “attention markets” on the Solana blockchain, expanding its platform beyond its earlier focus on NFTs and Ethereum-based infrastructure. The rollout took place on Feb. дальше »

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Ether bulls target $2.5K as staking ETF launch, RWA market cap reflect growth

Ether adoption grows as major endowments shift capital, BlackRock launches a staking ETF and Ethereum's real-world asset dominance highlights TradFi investor interest. дальше »

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Zircuit Finance Launches Institutional-Grade Onchain Yield Platform Targeting 8–11% APR

George Town, Cayman Islands, 17th February 2026, Chainwire дальше »

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Best Altcoins to Avoid in 2026 – The “Slow Rug” Cycle Is Real

Crypto doesn’t always collapse in one dramatic headline. Sometimes the damage happens slowly. A project launches with huge hype, strong funding, and big promises, then over time it simply fades. дальше »

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DerivaDEX LAUNCHES ITS LICENSED DERIVATIVES TRADING PLATFORM, MARKING THE FIRST DAO-GOVERNED DEFI EXCHANGE TO OPERATE WITH A REGULATORY LICENSE

PRNewswire, PRNewswire, 17th February 2026, Chainwire The post DerivaDEX LAUNCHES ITS LICENSED DERIVATIVES TRADING PLATFORM, MARKING THE FIRST DAO-GOVERNED DEFI EXCHANGE TO OPERATE WITH A REGULATORY LICENSE appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »

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Pump.fun Launches Cashback Coins, What It Changes For Token Incentives And Market Structure

The memecoin launchpad landscape is shifting again as Pump.fun introduces Cashback Coins, a new token configuration that redirects creator fees to traders instead of project deployers. The feature is positioned as a structural upgrade designed to rebalance incentives, especially in a market where many tokens launch without a formal team or roadmap. While the concept [...] дальше »

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Shiba Inu Launches Mechanism to Restore Affected Shibarium Users

This marks a good faith effort to support impacted Shibarium users. дальше »

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BlockDAG Leads the Next Big Crypto Race with 300x ROI Potential, While XRP, Zcash & Solana Gain Ground

Learn why BlockDAG, XRP, Zcash, and Solana are leading the market. See how Mainnet launches & rebounds make these the next big crypto assets. дальше »

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