Price Discovery Board: Aztec (AZTEC)
AZTEC trading starts today at 7:00 UTC, backed by $217M in funding. This board compares potential FDV scenarios using benchmarks from other privacy projects like Zama, Zcash and Midnight.
AZTEC trading starts today at 7:00 UTC, backed by $217M in funding. This board compares potential FDV scenarios using benchmarks from other privacy projects like Zama, Zcash and Midnight.
Elon Musk says X Money external beta is coming soon
X Money, the payments system built into the X, is preparing to move from internal testing to a limited external beta within the next 1–2 months, ahead of a wider launch to all users. X Money aims to be a unified hub for P2P transfers and other services within the app.
👉 x.com/xai/status/2021667200885829667?s=20
X Money, the payments system built into the X, is preparing to move from internal testing to a limited external beta within the next 1–2 months, ahead of a wider launch to all users. X Money aims to be a unified hub for P2P transfers and other services within the app.
👉 x.com/xai/status/2021667200885829667?s=20
Binance will list Espresso (ESP) with Seed Tag Applied
ESP trading starts today at 13:00 UTC, backed by $67.7M in funding. This board compares potential FDV scenarios using benchmarks from other privacy projects like Pyth, Humanity and Filecoin.
👉 binance.com/en/support/announcement/espressolisting
ESP trading starts today at 13:00 UTC, backed by $67.7M in funding. This board compares potential FDV scenarios using benchmarks from other privacy projects like Pyth, Humanity and Filecoin.
👉 binance.com/en/support/announcement/espressolisting
Binance completes $1B SAFU transition into 15,000 BTC
Binance has completed the final purchase of 4,545 BTC, concluding the $1B conversion of its SAFU stablecoin reserves into Bitcoin. SAFU Fund now holds 15,000 BTC, valued at approximately $1B at a BTC price of $67,000.
👉 x.com/binance/status/2021840377104527724?s=20
Binance has completed the final purchase of 4,545 BTC, concluding the $1B conversion of its SAFU stablecoin reserves into Bitcoin. SAFU Fund now holds 15,000 BTC, valued at approximately $1B at a BTC price of $67,000.
👉 x.com/binance/status/2021840377104527724?s=20
XPIN Network (XPIN) unveils its roadmap for 2026
In 2026, XPIN aims to evolve from a decentralized connectivity provider into a full-stack Web3 infrastructure layer by integrating DePIN, PayFi, token utility, and decentralized identity.
The roadmap focuses on scaling global eSIM adoption, strengthening the XPIN token flywheel, launching hardware products, and positioning XPIN as a universal gateway for secure, on-chain connectivity and authentication.
👉 docs.xpin.network/roadmap
In 2026, XPIN aims to evolve from a decentralized connectivity provider into a full-stack Web3 infrastructure layer by integrating DePIN, PayFi, token utility, and decentralized identity.
The roadmap focuses on scaling global eSIM adoption, strengthening the XPIN token flywheel, launching hardware products, and positioning XPIN as a universal gateway for secure, on-chain connectivity and authentication.
👉 docs.xpin.network/roadmap
Binance Empire: Mapping the Powerhouse
Binance continues to solidify its dominance across crypto verticals by expanding beyond exchange liquidity into wallets, payments, data platforms, and social engagement, reinforcing its position as a full-stack ecosystem.
Binance continues to solidify its dominance across crypto verticals by expanding beyond exchange liquidity into wallets, payments, data platforms, and social engagement, reinforcing its position as a full-stack ecosystem.
LayerZero plans to expand to Cardano blockchain soon
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson confirmed a deal to onboard LayerZero’s interoperability protocol onto the Cardano blockchain, aiming to enable trustless messaging and connectivity between Cardano and other major chains.
👉 coindesk.com/business/2026/02/12/charles-hoskinson-confirms-deal-to-onboard-layerzero-on-cardano
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson confirmed a deal to onboard LayerZero’s interoperability protocol onto the Cardano blockchain, aiming to enable trustless messaging and connectivity between Cardano and other major chains.
👉 coindesk.com/business/2026/02/12/charles-hoskinson-confirms-deal-to-onboard-layerzero-on-cardano
OKX Ventures Announces A Strategic Investment in STBL
OKX Ventures has made a strategic investment in STBL, a stablecoin infrastructure provider. The funding supports STBL’s mission to build Money-as-a-Service infrastructure for branded, RWA-backed stablecoins.
In addition, STBL has partnered with Hamilton Lane and Securitize to launch the first Ecosystem-Specific Stablecoin (ESS) on X Layer.
👉 x.com/OKX_Ventures/status/2021800542050390109?s=20
OKX Ventures has made a strategic investment in STBL, a stablecoin infrastructure provider. The funding supports STBL’s mission to build Money-as-a-Service infrastructure for branded, RWA-backed stablecoins.
In addition, STBL has partnered with Hamilton Lane and Securitize to launch the first Ecosystem-Specific Stablecoin (ESS) on X Layer.
👉 x.com/OKX_Ventures/status/2021800542050390109?s=20
Aztec (AZTEC) Goes Live on Spot Markets as Ignition Mainnet Activates
AZTEC spot trading is now live across Coinbase, Bybit, Uniswap, Hyperliquid, Kraken, Lighter, KuCoin, and Gate, currently trading at $0.02078 ($215M Valuation)
ℹ️ Aztec Ignition is live on Ethereum as a fully decentralized L2, actively producing blocks with privacy embedded at the protocol layer. Aztec is based on the PLONK proof system, which now powers zkSync, Polygon, and Mina, while Aztec infrastructure is used by Solana, Stellar, World, and others.
👉 x.com/aztecnetwork/status/2021848825141645573?s=20
AZTEC spot trading is now live across Coinbase, Bybit, Uniswap, Hyperliquid, Kraken, Lighter, KuCoin, and Gate, currently trading at $0.02078 ($215M Valuation)
ℹ️ Aztec Ignition is live on Ethereum as a fully decentralized L2, actively producing blocks with privacy embedded at the protocol layer. Aztec is based on the PLONK proof system, which now powers zkSync, Polygon, and Mina, while Aztec infrastructure is used by Solana, Stellar, World, and others.
Aztec has raised $217M across private and public funding rounds, backed by top-tier investors including a16z, Paradigm, Coinbase Ventures, Variant, Consensus, and Vitalik Buterin
👉 x.com/aztecnetwork/status/2021848825141645573?s=20
Lighter in Talks With Circle Over Potential USDC Revenue Sharing
Lighter is reportedly exploring a revenue-sharing arrangement with Circle, the issuer of stablecoin USDC. The potential deal would involve sharing interest income generated from USDC deposits on Lighter’s platform, though details remain unconfirmed and no official on-chain data has been released.
If realized, this model could give Lighter a deposit-based revenue stream beyond trading fees, boosting profits with TVL. Market optimism is visible, but the news remains speculative without official confirmation.
👉 minsimnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=10616
Lighter is reportedly exploring a revenue-sharing arrangement with Circle, the issuer of stablecoin USDC. The potential deal would involve sharing interest income generated from USDC deposits on Lighter’s platform, though details remain unconfirmed and no official on-chain data has been released.
If realized, this model could give Lighter a deposit-based revenue stream beyond trading fees, boosting profits with TVL. Market optimism is visible, but the news remains speculative without official confirmation.
👉 minsimnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=10616
Lightning Labs Launches AI Tools for Native Bitcoin Lightning Payments
Lightning Labs has unveiled an open-source toolkit enabling AI agents to transact natively on the Bitcoin Lightning Network, bridging a key gap in the emerging AI economy.
🔤 Main Highlights and Core Features
- Seamless AI Agent Integration with Bitcoin Lightning Network. Agents can operate directly on Lightning without needing accounts, API keys, or signup flows
- Automated L402 Payment Authentication via lnget Client. Automatically parses invoices, pays through Lightning, and provides cryptographic proof for frictionless access
- Pay-Per-Use API Infrastructure with Aperture. Developers can convert traditional APIs into monetized, agent-accessible services, enabling a full agent-driven commerce ecosystem
- Security-Centric Architecture for Safe Autonomous Payments. Features remote key isolation, scoped macaroons with role-based permissions, and support for multiple Lightning backends
- Alignment with Broader AI Payment Ecosystem. Complements Coinbase’s Agentic Wallets and Stripe’s x402 protocol for machine-payable web services, accelerating autonomous financial interactions
👉 theblock.co/post/389584/lightning-labs-releases-ai-agent-tools-for-native-bitcoin-lightning-payments
Lightning Labs has unveiled an open-source toolkit enabling AI agents to transact natively on the Bitcoin Lightning Network, bridging a key gap in the emerging AI economy.
🔤 Main Highlights and Core Features
- Seamless AI Agent Integration with Bitcoin Lightning Network. Agents can operate directly on Lightning without needing accounts, API keys, or signup flows
- Automated L402 Payment Authentication via lnget Client. Automatically parses invoices, pays through Lightning, and provides cryptographic proof for frictionless access
- Pay-Per-Use API Infrastructure with Aperture. Developers can convert traditional APIs into monetized, agent-accessible services, enabling a full agent-driven commerce ecosystem
- Security-Centric Architecture for Safe Autonomous Payments. Features remote key isolation, scoped macaroons with role-based permissions, and support for multiple Lightning backends
- Alignment with Broader AI Payment Ecosystem. Complements Coinbase’s Agentic Wallets and Stripe’s x402 protocol for machine-payable web services, accelerating autonomous financial interactions
The release positions Lightning Labs as a key player in enabling low-value, programmatic payments for autonomous systems, unlocking new possibilities for AI-driven commerce
👉 theblock.co/post/389584/lightning-labs-releases-ai-agent-tools-for-native-bitcoin-lightning-payments
Prism has kicked off MEGA Incentive Program
By depositing stablecoins during the campaign, participants can earn MEGA tokens through the points program.
How to participate:
• Visit the website and connect your wallet
• Deposit into available pools (WETH/USDM or USDT0/USDM)
• Take advantage of Lombard Finance 3x multipliers
• Use our referral link and invite friends
• Both referrer and referred users receive a 10% points boost
👉 x.com/PrismFi_/status/2021947926642102432?s=20
By depositing stablecoins during the campaign, participants can earn MEGA tokens through the points program.
How to participate:
• Visit the website and connect your wallet
• Deposit into available pools (WETH/USDM or USDT0/USDM)
• Take advantage of Lombard Finance 3x multipliers
• Use our referral link and invite friends
• Both referrer and referred users receive a 10% points boost
👉 x.com/PrismFi_/status/2021947926642102432?s=20
Flying Tulip (FT) One-Pager. Public sale starts on February 16th
The FT sale will be held at $0.10 per token and targets up to $1.0B raise at a $1.0B valuation. Meanwhile, only 16% of Polymarket traders currently favor a $1.0B+ FDV one day after launch.
Flying Tulip brings spot, perps, and lending under one roof, with cross-chain deposits and a delta-neutral ftUSD settlement layer.
The FT sale will be held at $0.10 per token and targets up to $1.0B raise at a $1.0B valuation. Meanwhile, only 16% of Polymarket traders currently favor a $1.0B+ FDV one day after launch.
Flying Tulip brings spot, perps, and lending under one roof, with cross-chain deposits and a delta-neutral ftUSD settlement layer.
Trump-linked World Liberty to launch forex platform
World Liberty Financial plans to launch a World Swap, a foreign exchange and remittance platform. The company says the platform will connect users to bank accounts and debit cards globally while offering lower remittance fees.
The move follows the recent launch of its lending platform, which supports its USD1 stablecoin and has recorded $320 million in lending volume.
👉 x.com/BSCNews/status/2021842636118913239?s=20
World Liberty Financial plans to launch a World Swap, a foreign exchange and remittance platform. The company says the platform will connect users to bank accounts and debit cards globally while offering lower remittance fees.
The move follows the recent launch of its lending platform, which supports its USD1 stablecoin and has recorded $320 million in lending volume.
👉 x.com/BSCNews/status/2021842636118913239?s=20
Aave proposes ‘Aave Will Win’ Framework to route 100% revenue to DAO
Aave has put forward a plan to redirect 100% of revenue from its branded products to the DAO treasury instead of Aave Labs. The framework would also position Aave V4 as the next core upgrade and request funding to scale products and growth initiatives.
ℹ️ Revenue Realignment
- 100% of Aave-branded product revenue redirected to the DAO
- Product fees no longer fund Aave Labs operations
- DAO assumes responsibility for funding product development
▶️ Aave V4 Direction
- V4 becomes the main development focus
- V3 → V4 transition structured in 3 phases
- Legacy support expected 8–12 months after V4 launch
💵 Funding Request
- $25M in stablecoins
- 75,000 AAVE vested over 2 years
- Additional milestone-based grants tied to product launches
👉 x.com/aave/status/2022021942027727344?s=20
Aave has put forward a plan to redirect 100% of revenue from its branded products to the DAO treasury instead of Aave Labs. The framework would also position Aave V4 as the next core upgrade and request funding to scale products and growth initiatives.
ℹ️ Revenue Realignment
- 100% of Aave-branded product revenue redirected to the DAO
- Product fees no longer fund Aave Labs operations
- DAO assumes responsibility for funding product development
▶️ Aave V4 Direction
- V4 becomes the main development focus
- V3 → V4 transition structured in 3 phases
- Legacy support expected 8–12 months after V4 launch
💵 Funding Request
- $25M in stablecoins
- 75,000 AAVE vested over 2 years
- Additional milestone-based grants tied to product launches
👉 x.com/aave/status/2022021942027727344?s=20
Helius unveils “Gatekeeper,” a new Security Framework
Gatekeeper gives developers fine-grained control over how users and programs interact with on-chain APIs and infrastructure, enabling customizable access rules, usage limits, and governance logic to secure applications while maintaining Web3 interoperability.
👉 x.com/helius/status/2022036143265788012
Gatekeeper gives developers fine-grained control over how users and programs interact with on-chain APIs and infrastructure, enabling customizable access rules, usage limits, and governance logic to secure applications while maintaining Web3 interoperability.
👉 x.com/helius/status/2022036143265788012
Kalshi Enters Sports Hedging Market After $1B Super Bowl Volume
Kalshi partnered with Game Point Capital to help NBA teams hedge performance bonuses. Game Point issues hundreds of millions in sports insurance annually. The broader sports insurance market is estimated at $9B per year, projected to double by 2030.
📶 Sports Fueling Massive Growth
Kalshi’s sports contracts continue driving record activity:
- $441M traded in first 4 days of NFL season
- $1B+ traded on Super Bowl Sunday
ℹ️ January 2026 Marked an All-Time High for Prediction Markets
- Kalshi: $9.6B (+45% MoM)
- Polymarket: $7.7B (+44% MoM)
- Combined sector volume: $17B+
👉 theblock.co/post/389841/kalshi-inks-sports-hedging-deal-with-game-point
Kalshi partnered with Game Point Capital to help NBA teams hedge performance bonuses. Game Point issues hundreds of millions in sports insurance annually. The broader sports insurance market is estimated at $9B per year, projected to double by 2030.
📶 Sports Fueling Massive Growth
Kalshi’s sports contracts continue driving record activity:
- $441M traded in first 4 days of NFL season
- $1B+ traded on Super Bowl Sunday
ℹ️ January 2026 Marked an All-Time High for Prediction Markets
- Kalshi: $9.6B (+45% MoM)
- Polymarket: $7.7B (+44% MoM)
- Combined sector volume: $17B+
Prediction markets are rapidly evolving from retail speculation platforms into institutional risk management infrastructure.
👉 theblock.co/post/389841/kalshi-inks-sports-hedging-deal-with-game-point
Head of Binance France Targeted in Failed Home Invasion
The head of Binance France was targeted in a home invasion attempt in Val-de-Marne on February 12. Three masked suspects entered the building searching for the executive’s apartment but fled after realizing he was not home, stealing two mobile phones.
The group attempted a second robbery in Vaucresson the same morning, mistakenly targeting another address linked to a crypto entrepreneur.
👉 rtl.fr/actu/justice-faits-divers/info-rtl-cryptomonnaies-le-patron-de-binance-france
The head of Binance France was targeted in a home invasion attempt in Val-de-Marne on February 12. Three masked suspects entered the building searching for the executive’s apartment but fled after realizing he was not home, stealing two mobile phones.
The group attempted a second robbery in Vaucresson the same morning, mistakenly targeting another address linked to a crypto entrepreneur.
French law enforcement, including the Paris BRB and the Brigade de Recherche et d'Intervention in Lyon, tracked the suspects using CCTV and public transport before arresting them at Lyon-Perrache station. The three individuals are now in custody.
👉 rtl.fr/actu/justice-faits-divers/info-rtl-cryptomonnaies-le-patron-de-binance-france
Hong Kong Unveils New Crypto Margin, Perps & Market-Making Rules
At Consensus 2026, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) unveiled three virtual asset policy updates to boost liquidity and market structure. Licensed intermediaries can offer margin financing using securities and crypto, initially BTC and ETH, enabling two-way collateralization.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee reaffirmed the city’s crypto hub ambitions, with stablecoin licenses expected this quarter and tokenized assets continuing to grow.
👉 theblock.co/post/389377/hong-kong-expands-crypto-rules
At Consensus 2026, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) unveiled three virtual asset policy updates to boost liquidity and market structure. Licensed intermediaries can offer margin financing using securities and crypto, initially BTC and ETH, enabling two-way collateralization.
ℹ️ The SFC will introduce a framework allowing licensed platforms to offer perpetual contracts to professional investors under strict risk controls, and relax rules for affiliated market makers to improve global liquidity access
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee reaffirmed the city’s crypto hub ambitions, with stablecoin licenses expected this quarter and tokenized assets continuing to grow.
👉 theblock.co/post/389377/hong-kong-expands-crypto-rules
Wrapped Bitcoin's WBTC Expands to Solana via Hyperlane Bridge
WBTC is expanding to Solana through Hyperlane, introducing a canonical bridge between Ethereum and Solana. Hyperlane’s Nexus Bridge will enable native WBTC transfers across both networks, bringing Bitcoin-backed liquidity directly into Solana’s ecosystem.
WBTC holds an ~$8B market cap and remains the largest tokenized Bitcoin asset, backed 1:1 by BTC reserves custodied by BitGo and BiT Global. The move strengthens WBTC’s multi-chain presence following its 2024 custody restructuring.
👉 theblock.co/post/389619/wrapped-bitcoin-hyperlane-wbtc-bridge-ethereum-solana
WBTC is expanding to Solana through Hyperlane, introducing a canonical bridge between Ethereum and Solana. Hyperlane’s Nexus Bridge will enable native WBTC transfers across both networks, bringing Bitcoin-backed liquidity directly into Solana’s ecosystem.
WBTC holds an ~$8B market cap and remains the largest tokenized Bitcoin asset, backed 1:1 by BTC reserves custodied by BitGo and BiT Global. The move strengthens WBTC’s multi-chain presence following its 2024 custody restructuring.
👉 theblock.co/post/389619/wrapped-bitcoin-hyperlane-wbtc-bridge-ethereum-solana
Tomasz Stańczak to Step Down as Ethereum Foundation Co-Executive Director
Tomasz Stańczak announced he will step down as co-Executive Director of the Ethereum Foundation at the end of February 2026. Bastian Aue will take over the co-Ex role alongside Hsiao-Wei Wang. Stańczak said he will share further details in an upcoming blog post and at ETHDenver.
Stańczak, founder of Nethermind, joined Ethereum Foundation leadership earlier this year as part of a hybrid strategy pairing a core researcher with an external builder. His tenure coincided with renewed ecosystem momentum, updated roadmaps on privacy, security and AI, and increased institutional engagement amid growing tokenization and ETF interest.
👉 x.com/tkstanczak/status/2022315368430067847
Tomasz Stańczak announced he will step down as co-Executive Director of the Ethereum Foundation at the end of February 2026. Bastian Aue will take over the co-Ex role alongside Hsiao-Wei Wang. Stańczak said he will share further details in an upcoming blog post and at ETHDenver.
Stańczak, founder of Nethermind, joined Ethereum Foundation leadership earlier this year as part of a hybrid strategy pairing a core researcher with an external builder. His tenure coincided with renewed ecosystem momentum, updated roadmaps on privacy, security and AI, and increased institutional engagement amid growing tokenization and ETF interest.
👉 x.com/tkstanczak/status/2022315368430067847