Thursday, February 26

CryptoWire, ABU DHABI: The Central Bank of the UAE has approved the launch of a UAE dirham-backed stablecoin called DDSC, enabling it to go live on ADI Chain, the companies behind the project said on February 11, 2026. The approval adds another regulated digital payment instrument to the UAE’s expanding financial technology ecosystem,…

CryptoWire, SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 7: A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange said it accidentally distributed more than $40 billion worth of bitcoin to customers due to a system error, briefly crediting hundreds of accounts with digital assets far exceeding their intended rewards before the mistake was identified and reversed. Bithumb said the incident occurred on Friday…

CryptoWire, BEIJING, Feb 8, 2026: Chinese financial regulators have broadened the country’s sweeping restrictions on digital assets, extending enforcement measures to stablecoins and the tokenization of real-world assets, according to a joint regulatory notice issued on Friday. The move marks the most comprehensive update to China’s cryptocurrency framework since the nationwide ban on crypto…

CryptoWire, NEW YORK: Bitcoin rebounded above $70,000 on Friday after sliding to about $60,018 earlier in the session, a sharp swing that underscored renewed volatility in the cryptocurrency market. The world’s largest digital asset traded as high as roughly $71,465 during the rebound. By Saturday, Bitcoin was trading around $69,000, off the…

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Animoca Brands, a leading player in blockchain gaming, has forged a groundbreaking partnership with King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) to propel the web3 gaming landscape in Saudi Arabia to new heights.  KACST, renowned as a pioneering governmental body dedicated to advancing science and technology within the kingdom, joins hands with Animoca Brands in a Memorandum of Understanding…

Hitachi LG Data Storage, the global distributor for SK hynix, has introduced the Tube T31, a cutting-edge USB stick-type SSD, targeting console gaming enthusiasts worldwide. Unveiled in Japan and Korea, this innovative product addresses the persistent storage limitations faced by gaming aficionados, particularly on platforms like PlayStation 5 and Xbox. Boasting a sleek, lightweight design, the Tube T31 caters to…

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