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Binance Pay can now be used for cryptocurrency payments at 650,000+ Scan To Pay merchants in South Africa. Users can spend over 100 different cryptocurrencies, with instant settlement and no gas fees. The partnership facilitates practical uses of cryptocurrency through connection with local payment platforms. Binance Pay and Scan To Pay have joined forces in a bid to boost the use of crypto spending in real-life scenarios in the country. With this move, it is possible to make payments with cryptocurrency to over 650,000 Scan To Pay merchants across the country. This move enlarges the footprint of Binance Pay by…

Alchemy Pay, a renowned crypto-fiat payment gateway, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with HTF Securities, a licensed firm that aims to support regulatory expansion and potential virtual asset service in Hong Kong. The core purpose of this partnership is to facilitate a seamless flow of payments, along with certified, protected services in Hong Kong. Alchemy Pay consistently proves itself to be a trusted and the best platform for crypto matters worldwide, operating efficiently. Alchemy Pay has received satisfactory responses from users till now and actively facilitates users with advanced features. 🇭🇰 #AlchemyPay, together with HTF Securities, has uplifted…

The DeFi super application space is facing headwinds following the Infinex token generation event (TGE) in January, but despite the adverse market conditions, Yearn Finance founder Andre Cronje is launching Flying Tulip’s (FT) public sale next week. Flying Tulip confirmed the sale date on Saturday, and prediction markets are giving the platform a 50-50 chance of trading above a $400 million fully diluted valuation (FDV), albeit on low volumes. Flying Tulip FDV Odds – Polymarket For comparison, Infinex’s INX token is trading at a $121 million FDV, leaving ICO participants at a 60% loss from its $300 million ICO valuation.…

Kalshi, the New York-based prediction exchange, is reportedly seeking regulatory clearance to launch margin trading, according to people familiar with the discussions. The prediction market has spent months in talks with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to seek permission to expand how traders fund positions, as reported on Friday by the Financial Times. As of the latest update, the CFTC has not indicated whether approval will be granted, and the status of the request remains largely unclear. Kalshi creates surveillance audit arm for regulatory approval push According to a news article published on the prediction market provider’s website,…

In a move that underscores growing DeFi competition, Sushi Solana integration is set to widen access to high-speed trading for millions of crypto users. Sushi deploys on Solana to expand its multichain reach Leveraging Jupiter’s Ultra API for optimized Solana execution Sushi’s role in the global DeFi and multichain landscape Sushi deploys on Solana to expand its multichain reach On Feb. 9, 2026 in New York, decentralized exchange Sushi announced its official launch on the Solana network, marking a significant step in its multi-chain expansion strategy. The deployment extends Sushi’s suite of trading and liquidity products to one of the…

CoinGecko, a prominent crypto market data and analytics company, is considering a sale at a valuation of around $500 million, according to two people with knowledge of the matter. The firm has appointed investment bank Moelis to advise on the sale, the people said, who spoke on condition of anonymity as the matter is private. A third person said it remains too early for a valuation to have been determined yet, as the process only began late last year. CoinGecko did not respond to requests for comment by the time of publication. Moelis declined to comment. The firm is exploring…

The world’s biggest money manager says people should still put their cash into artificial intelligence companies this year, but they need to look beyond the usual tech suspects. BlackRock told investors on Tuesday that the smart money in AI is shifting. Instead of betting on companies like Microsoft and Meta, people who manage large amounts of money are now more interested in the companies that provide electricity and build the infrastructure that makes AI work. Survey shows dramatic change in investor thinking The company laid out its findings in a report called Investment Directions, which included results from a survey…

Table of Contents Where Did Aster Come From?Why Did CZ Pick Aster as His Favorite?What’s the CZ Effect Done for Aster?What Makes Aster Different From Other Perp DEXes?Is There Any Downside? Aster is the decentralized perpetual futures exchange that Changpeng Zhao (CZ) keeps mentioning. The former Binance CEO has publicly endorsed it, personally bought over 2 million $ASTER tokens with his own money, and maintains strategic ties through YZi Labs. For a perp DEX that only fully rebranded in early 2025, that level of backing from crypto’s most influential figure has turned heads across DeFi. Where Did Aster Come From?…

In recent weeks, the American Bankers Association and Bank Policy Institute sent several letters to Congress attacking the GENIUS Act, bipartisan stablecoin legislation that was passed and became law after thorough and careful compromise. Their arguments don’t cite newly discovered risks or technical flaws. They’re asking Congress to reopen settled law because they don’t want to compete with the next wave of financial technology. This matters beyond the world of cryptocurrency. It reveals how America’s largest financial institutions respond when they face competition: not by offering better services, but by lobbying to handicap the alternatives. As Americans prepare to celebrate…

Cboe Global Markets reported record financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025. Strong derivatives activity lifted revenue and earnings across its core markets. Last year, Centroid Solutions integrated its platform with Cboe Global Markets. The integration gives broker clients direct access to real-time pricing for equities, options, indices, and derivatives from U.S. and European markets through a single connection. In the same period, Australia’s securities regulator, ASIC, approved Cboe to list companies, allowing initial public offerings and dual-listed foreign firms, ending ASX’s de facto monopoly on new listings. The company does not disclose retail trading share, nor…