Tue, February 24

Pump.fun Launches Trader Cashbacks in Fee Model Shift

Solana-based memecoin launchpad Pump.fun has introduced a new trader-focused rewards system that reshapes its fee model. The platform now allows token creators to choose between traditional Creator Fees or a new Trader Cashback structure before launching a coin. Once selected, creators cannot reverse the decision. Pump.fun originally rewarded token deployers

February 18, 2026 3 mins read

South Korea Ends 9-Year Ban, Allows Corporate Crypto Trading

South Korea has taken a big step by rebuilding corporations into its crypto market after scrapping a nine-year ban. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) has set up new protocols permitting listed bodies and professional companies to resume trading, successfully ending the 2017 ban.  This initiative is a part of the

February 18, 2026 2 mins read

Robinhood Plans $1 Billion IPO to Expand Retail Access to Private Markets

Robinhood has announced an initial public offering to raise $1 billion to diversify its financial services. The firm stated that it would utilize the funds to develop infrastructure that enables retail investors to invest in private market securities. Retail investors have always encountered high barriers when investing in private placements

February 18, 2026 3 mins read

Zora Launches Solana-Based Attention Markets to Revolutionize Trend Trading

On February 17, Zora launched a new product called “attention markets” on the Solana blockchain, and the launch was announced by both Zora and Solana. This move from Zora marked a major shift from NFTs and Ethereum-based tools to Solana, which is known for its faster transactions and lower fees. 

February 18, 2026 2 mins read

Elemental Royalty Becomes First Public Gold Firm to Offer Dividends in Tether Gold (XAUt)

Elemental Royalty Corporation has become the first publicly listed gold company to offer shareholders the option to receive dividends in Tether Gold (XAUt), a tokenized form of physical gold that marks a huge step in blending traditional finance with blockchain-based assets. With the announcement made on February 17, Elemental, a

February 18, 2026 2 mins read

Gemini Announces Leadership Shakeup, Cuts 25% Workforce

An American cryptocurrency exchange, Gemini, revealed plans for a leadership reorganisation that will witness three senior officials go off as the firm shrinks its geographic focus and aims for cost reductions, as per a regulatory filing released on February 17.  The officials who will leave the office effective from Feb

February 18, 2026 2 mins read

Digital Chamber Pushes CFTC Oversight for Prediction Markets

The Digital Chamber has launched a new Prediction Markets Working Group to strengthen federal oversight of the sector in the United States. The blockchain advocacy group aims to secure regulatory clarity and reinforce the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s authority over event-based contracts. The organization announced the initiative on X and

February 18, 2026 3 mins read

Abu Dhabi Funds Expand Bitcoin ETF Holdings Through IBIT

Two of the largest investment firms in Abu Dhabi have significantly increased their Bitcoin holdings through BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). Mubadala Investment Company has increased the number of shares in IBIT to around 12.7 million as of December 31, 2025. The investment firm’s stake in IBIT has increased by

February 18, 2026 2 mins read
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