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Elon Musk announced that X Money is already live in an internal closed beta, with a limited external beta scheduled for the next one to two months. The payments hub is designed to become the central source of all monetary transactions on X, advancing Musk’s vision of an “everything app.” With 600 million monthly users and prior Visa integration, X Money could redefine social payments — but crypto support remains unconfirmed.

In the UK, the Treasury has engaged the blockchain solution of HSBC, called Orion, for the testing of the issuance of tokenized sovereign bonds. It also hopes to improve debt market infrastructure, speed up and settlement times. The UK Treasury chose HSBC Holdings’ blockchain-based system to

As the second week of February is ongoing, crypto markets have been struggling. The Big-5 non-stablecoins have all posted double-digit losses in the last few days, causing investors to look elsewhere. Many of them are searching for the best crypto presales; those upcoming cryptos that could

Token Terminal, a prominent platform for on-chain analytics and data, has partnered with LayerZero, a cross-chain interoperability network. The partnership aims to improve on-chain transparency, standardized financial metrics, and stakeholder reporting within the multi-chain ecosystem of LayerZero.

V God speaks again after two years, emphasizing the bidirectional relationship between AI and crypto, and pointing out that the previous attempt of "Crypto Helps AI" lacked real commercial value. New ideas include using Ethereum to ensure privacy and trust in AI interactions, while also integrating AI into the crypto market and governance. In summary, future development should explore the deep integration of AI and the crypto ecosystem to promote better markets and governance.

Key Insights: Solana’s price faces a bearish shift after losing key support, with $170 now acting as resistance. Low-volume bounces signal weak demand, leaving Solana vulnerable to further downside pressure. The $57 Fibonacci extension could become a critical zone for Solana’s price

Stake Pool Operator Linda has highlighted Cardano ambitious 2026 roadmap that could significantly redefine the network’s role in global crypto infrastructure At its core, the blueprint prioritizes governance-led funding for critical integrations, including Tier-1 stablecoins, enterprise-grade

Writing by: ChandlerZ USD1 Ecosystem Gains Momentum as Stablecoin Yield Demand Continues to Grow In early 2026, the USD1 stablecoin, pegged to the US dollar and launched by "World Liberty Financial" (WLFI), experienced rapid growth, with circulation surpassing $5.4 billion, establishing itself among mainstream stablecoins. Unlike traditional stablecoins, USD1 carries clear political and policy attributes: with former US President Trump and his family directly involved in WLFI, it is perceived by the market to have potential advantages in policy environment, regulatory communication, and resource coordination, all based on compliance. For a long time, the stablecoin market has been dominated by USDT and USDC. However, as regulatory environments evolve, institutional funds enter, and the demands of DeFi and traditional finance develop, the market is beginning to reassess the potential of new-generation stablecoins, and USD1 is therefore holding steady.

Flipster, a global cryptocurrency platform, has secured in-principle approval from Dubai’s VARA for regulated virtual asset services, marking its expansion into the Middle East. This aligns with Flipster's commitment to compliance, security, and innovation in digital asset trading.

Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, emphasizes the crypto industry's current struggles but advocates for a shift towards a new narrative centered on real-world utility and long-term growth opportunities. His call encourages innovation over hype amid market volatility.

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 Consen

The Ethereum spot ETF market ended two consecutive days of capital inflows, with a net outflow of $129.18 million on February 11, bringing the total net inflow to $11.75 billion. Among the main products, five ETFs including Fidelity FETH experienced net outflows, with a total transaction volume of $1.14 billion and net assets of $11.27 billion.

Meme coins like Dogecoin (DOGE), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Pepe (PEPE) all plunged into the red during Thursday's trading session, indicating that selling pressure has yet to ease. Highly speculative, the meme coin group is facing the risk of a sharper decline as the downtrend in the market continues.

Written by: Glendon, Techub News As the global cryptocurrency market remains sluggish and the US crypto legislation process stalls, Hong Kong is steadily advancing its virtual asset policy implementation. Yesterday, at Consensus 2026, Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive John Lee stated that Hong Kong is actively building itself into a global digital asset innovation hub. The Hong Kong government released the Digital Asset Development Policy Declaration 2.0 in June last year, and in August, it implemented the Stablecoin Ordinance, establishing a licensing system for fiat-backed stablecoin issuers. Currently, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority is processing related applications, with the first batch of stablecoin issuer licenses expected to be issued next month. The enactment of the Stablecoin Ordinance marks Hong Kong as the first jurisdiction in the world to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for fiat-pegged stablecoins. The upcoming issuance of the first licenses,

During the Hong Kong Consensus Conference, the "Alpha Night" closed-door event was successfully held, attracting over 300 core builders from the Web3 and financial sectors. The event focused on RWA and the future of finance, showcasing the "trade-payment-consumption" value loop built by Solulu, COPX DAO, and Caviar. The three parties promoted the integration of Web3 and traditional finance through compliant infrastructure and innovative consumption models, marking an important step forward for the industry toward large-scale application.