SBI Holdings has signed a letter of intent to acquire a majority stake in Coinhako, one of Singapore’s most established cryptocurrency exchanges.

Germany’s central bank is intensifying calls for a digital euro and regulated euro-denominated stablecoins, positioning them as tools to strengthen Europe’s financial sovereignty and reduce reliance on U.S. dollar-based payment infrastructure.

Nexo is returning to the United States after more than three years outside the market, relaunching its digital asset services and crypto exchange on February 16–17, 2026. The move marks a strategic re-entry following the company’s 2022 withdrawal amid regulatory uncertainty under previous Securities and Exchange Commission leadership.

Animoca Brands has obtained a virtual asset service provider license from Dubai’s regulator, marking another step in the emirate’s push to position itself as a global hub for digital assets.

Mirae Asset Consulting, an affiliate of South Korea’s financial services group Mirae Asset, has agreed to acquire a 92.06% controlling stake in cryptocurrency exchange Korbit for approximately 133.5 billion KRW ($92–$93 million) in cash. The transaction, disclosed on February 13, 2026, marks one of the most significant traditional finance (TradFi) entries into Korea’s tightly regulated digital-asset sector.

Morgan Stanley is accelerating its transition from digital asset experimentation to full-scale execution, positioning itself as a “central station” for digital wealth across both retail and institutional channels.

Coinbase Global Inc. has formally filed a response with the Federal Reserve regarding a proposed “Reserve Bank Payment Account” framework, a structure that could allow certain non-bank institutions to gain direct access to core U.S. central bank payment infrastructure.

Russia is preparing to revisit one of the most sensitive topics in its financial system - stablecoins.

Elon Musk has confirmed that X Money - the long-anticipated financial services layer inside X - is now in closed internal testing.

Binance has launched its prepaid Mastercard crypto card across several countries in the Commonwealth of Independent States, marking a renewed push into everyday digital asset spending.