KBC to Offer Regulated Crypto Trading in Belgium

In recent developments, kBC’s Bolero launches regulated buy‑and‑sell crypto trading for Belgian retail investors starting week of 16 February. KBC Group announces that, beginning the week of 16 February 2026,…

White House’s Oil Gambit Pays Dividends: Trump’s ‘Gasolina’ Viral Vid…

In recent developments, president Trump’s celebratory dance, featuring the Latin hit song “Gasolina,” highlights the relevance of current low gas prices for his administration. Nonetheless, Trump has repeatedly stated that…

KBC Bank to launch Bitcoin and Ether trading in Belgium under MiCA

In recent developments, belgian bank KBC will launch Bitcoin and Ether trading for retail investors via its Bolero platform as Belgium’s MiCA regime comes into force. Looking closer, market participants…

Lemon Launches First Bitcoin-Backed Card in Argentina

In recent developments, the local exchange announced that users will be able to get 1 million Argentine pesos in credit (nearly $700) by using 0.01 BTC as collateral. There will…

US housebuilder to launch crypto rewards after SEC ‘no-action’ letter

In recent developments, megatel Homes says it’s launching a program where renters could receive rewards for paying their rent using a crypto token. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…

State Street rolls out new crypto tokenization tools

In recent developments, state Street said its new crypto platform would help clients build tokenized money market funds, exchange-traded funds, and products such as tokenized deposits and stablecoins. Looking closer,…

Crypto plumbing, policy improved in 2025, but prices ‘did not cooperate’:…

In recent developments, regulated investment vehicles such as exchange-traded funds expanded in 2025, and corporations added crypto to their balance sheets, opening up more pathways for user access. Looking closer,…

Interactive Brokers to allow stablecoins for account funding

In recent developments, electronic brokerage giant Interactive Brokers says its clients can deposit USDC, which will automatically convert to US dollars to fund their accounts. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

DeFi Giant Dydx Trading Volume Hits $34.3 Billion Peak in Q4 Recovery

In recent developments, the Dydx ecosystem rebounded strongly in the second half of 2025, with trading volumes peaking at $34.3 billion in the fourth quarter after a midyear slump. Rebounding…

US Lawmakers Say Crypto Market Structure Bill Is ‘Closer Than Ever’ as Bi…

In recent developments, u.S. lawmakers and the White House crypto czar signaled growing unity behind crypto market structure legislation, with negotiations nearing consensus and bipartisan confidence rising that clearer rules…