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Thailand is taking a major step toward integrating digital assets into its regulated financial markets.  The country’s Cabinet recently approved a proposal allowing digital assets, including cryptocurrencies and tokens, to be used as underlying assets in the derivatives and capital markets. The decision reflects a growing recognition that digital assets are evolving beyond speculative instruments into a legitimate asset class capable of reshaping capital markets. Nirun Fuwattananukul, chief executive of Binance Thailand, described the move as a “watershed moment” for the country’s capital markets. “It sends a strong signal that Thailand is positioning itself as a forward-looking leader in Southeast…

Prediction platform Polymarket recently launched a new feature that lets users bet on cryptocurrency price movements every five minutes.The event signals rising demand for real-time crypto sentiment data among traders and investors.Sponsored SponsoredReal-Time Sentiment Drives Short-Term ContractsFor now, the new market is limited to Bitcoin, though support for major altcoins is expected to follow.Price will update dynamically, in tune with market sentiment and immediate price reaction. All trades will be executed on-chain to ensure transparency and security. Polymarket’s five-minute Bitcoin price bets. Source: Polymarket.The feature targets day traders and crypto enthusiasts looking for a fast-paced experience. With Bitcoin’s recent dip, price…

Rumors are spreading across X after reports surfaced that executives from SWIFT and Ripple may have held a private lunch in Miami. The rumor, first highlighted on X by XRP analyst Steph, suggested that the two payment giants quietly met to discuss possible collaboration involving XRP. There has been no official confirmation from either SWIFT or Ripple that such a meeting took place, nor has there been any statement acknowledging partnership talks. Even so, the possibility alone leads to conversations as to whether Ripple and SWIFT could eventually find common ground. Ripple To Move Forward With SWIFT? Ripple has positioned…

New self-service API portal provides instant access to Ethereum and Solana wallet data, the same infrastructure powering Uniswap, Base App, Kraken, Infine SAN FRANCISCO — Zerion launched a self-service developer portal for its wallet data API, opening enterprise-grade infrastructure to builders worldwide. Previously available only through custom agreements, developers can now create API keys and start building in minutes. The API provides comprehensive Ethereum and Solana wallet data, including token portfolios, DeFi positions, NFTs, and profit/loss analytics, eliminating the need for teams to build their own indexers or data pipelines. “We’ve spent years building wallet data infrastructure for Zerion Wallet and…

DALLAS, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cango Inc. (NYSE: CANG) (“Cango” or the “Company”), a leading Bitcoin miner leveraging its global operations to develop an integrated energy and AI compute platform, today announced that it closed the previously announced US$10.5 million equity investment from Enduring Wealth Capital Limited (“EWCL”), and entered into definitive agreements with entities wholly-owned by Mr. Xin Jin, Chairman of the Company, and Mr. Chang-Wei Chiu, a director of the Company, pursuant to which these entities agreed to make equity investments in the aggregate amount of US$65 million in the Company. As previously announced, the Company entered into…

APIA, Samoa, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, unveils Phemex Astral Trading League (PATL), a standing constellation-themed competition framework that reframes how crypto derivatives contests operate. Rather than running periodic promotional futures trading races, the exchange has consolidated its recurring daily, weekly, and monthly competitions into a structured, season-based league designed for continuity. Trading competitions are common, but most reward short-term volume rather than skill development. PATL was designed as a progression-based league that benefits traders of all levels. By integrating daily ROI rankings, weekly missions, and monthly leaderboards, it recognizes efficiency, consistency, and strategy, not…

Victoria, Seychelles, February 12th, 2026, Chainwire BYDFi, a global cryptocurrency trading platform, announced its participation as a sponsor of Solana Accelerate APAC during Consensus Hong Kong 2026. The event was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre alongside the broader Consensus Hong Kong conference. The combined gathering brought together founders, institutional representatives, policymakers, and blockchain developers, underscoring Hong Kong’s role as a regional hub and an established meeting point for Web3 and blockchain innovation across the Asia-Pacific region. BYDFi at Solana Accelerate APAC in Hong Kong Solana Accelerate APAC convened the Solana community and broader crypto ecosystem around…

Dubai, UAE, February 12th, 2026, Chainwire Flipster, a global cryptocurrency trading platform, has received in-principle approval from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) under Flipster FZE. The approval is a key milestone in Flipster’s expansion into the Middle East and reinforces its focus on building safe, compliant access to digital assets in regulated markets. The in-principle approval allows Flipster FZE to progress toward offering regulated virtual asset services under VARA’s framework, with spot trading as the initial offering. It reflects Flipster’s long-term strategy to operate within established regulatory frameworks in key global markets. “This milestone is a meaningful vote of…

XRP’s price has drifted lower this week, slipping roughly 4.5% and trading below $1.40, as macroeconomic pressures and unresolved regulatory issues weigh on digital assets. Related Reading: Bitcoin Giant Awakens: 2,043 BTC Moved After 7-Year Slumber Market data from major price aggregators show XRP’s market capitalization at around $85 billion, amid persistent volatility in broader crypto markets. Despite this downturn, some analysts underline technical patterns and potential policy shifts that could set the stage for a significant market move. XRP’s price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: XRPUSD on Tradingview XRP Price Action and Technical Signals On…

Britain is positioning itself to become the first G7 nation to issue sovereign debt on the blockchain, appointing banking giant HSBC and law firm Ashurst to steer a digital gilt trial expected this year, according to the Financial Times.The Treasury’s selection of the two firms aims to quell growing criticism that the U.K. has been dragging its feet on tokenized government bonds. While Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled the pilot plan in late 2024, other jurisdictions including Hong Kong have already crossed the finish line with their own digital sovereign issuances.The pilot aims to slash settlement time and operational costs for…